$12,700 / item
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', nubuck leather, stained beech, Czech Republic
Leather, Beech
$6,068 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 29.53 in
White leather Halabala armchairs made in 1930s Czechia - Fully restored
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market
Steel, Chrome
$5,081 / set
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Pair of White Functionalism Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. United Arts and Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$22,868 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Bespoke Armchairs By J. Halabala, Cream Leather Upholstery, Glossy Wood Finish
By GMD Berlin, Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco - Streamline armchair model H 269, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
$6,896 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 29.53 in
Pair of White Art Deco Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala
Chrome
$1,451 / set
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 23.63 in
Czech Black Art Deco Chairs, 4 Pcs, Maker UP Zavody, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made by architect Jindrich Halabala in United Arts & Crafts manufacture in Brno.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
1930s Leather Tubular Chair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful steel tube chair designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Halabala 269 Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Warsaw, PL
Pair of famous lounge chairs #269 designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s. They have been
Leather
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Rare Handmade Halabala Model Toy Set by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique and rare handmade miniature furniture set of famous Czech designer Jinrich Halabala items
Metal
Jindrich Halabala Patent Leather and Bentwood Side Chairs, circa 1960
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Culver City, CA
Jindrich Halabala patent leather and bentwood armchairs, circa 1960. Bentwood frame, newly
Bentwood, Patent Leather
Curvy Bentwood Cowhide Sling Chairs attributed to Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sexy Curvy Chairs attributed to Jindrich Halabala. Try finding another pair quite like them! New
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 75.2 in D 35.04 in
Art Deco Three-Piece Suite from Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala, 1930-1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
and leather. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Dimensions: Sofa Height 84cm Height of the
Fabric, Upholstery, Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Customised Halabala Armchairs, Leather Upholstery and Clear Glossy Wood Finish
By Up Závody, GMD Berlin, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco - Streamline armchair model H 269, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
Sold
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 35.75 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala c 1930s Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala c1930s in Czechoslovakia. Certainly one
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 35.04 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Soft Green Leather
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, in beech and leather, Czech Republic, 1930s. This extraordinary
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Fully Restored H269 Lounge Chairs in Leather by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fully restored pair of iconic H-269 lounge chairs designed by Jjindrich Halabala for UP Závody Brno
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Pair of J. Halabala Chairs H214, Walnut, Beech, Faux Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of Art Deco chairs H-214 by J. Halabala from Czech Republic around 1930 * Design: Jindrich
Faux Leather, Walnut, Beech
Fully Restored H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fully restored pair of iconic H-269 lounge chairs designed by Jjindrich Halabala for UP Závody Brno
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Listing for Emily: Two Halabala Lounge Chairs incl wood-excl upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, leather, Czech Republic, 1930s
Beech, Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Czech Art Deco Chairs, Six Pieces, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery. Made by architect Jindrich Halabala in
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Pair of Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Jindrich Halabala lounge chairs. Recently refinished and re-upholstered in leather.
Leather
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A stunning pair of model H269 chairs by Jindrich Halabala. These chairs retain their original
Leather, Beech
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
A very elegant pair of armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala and edited by Thonet in 1930 in the
Bentwood, Leather
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A stunning pair of model H269 chairs by Jindrich Halabala. These chairs retain their original
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in
Pair of 1960s Rocking Chairs, Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Beech & Pine
By Mogens Lassen, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s rocking chairs, great design and mechanism and super cozy teddy fur fabric, like sheepskin but much softer to the touch, the rocker mechanism can be locked with the h...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
$15,971 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. They have been reupholstered in a white fa...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 30 in D 2 in
Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Original Florida Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. No signature found. Displayed in a period frame. Image, 30"L x 16"H.
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Gio Ponti Planter for Richard Ginori Italy
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare and beautiful striking planter designed by Gio Ponti during the 1930's for Italian manufacturer Richard Ginori, which still is in production today doing collaborations with fa...
Ceramic
Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant vase was designed by famous Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in 1962. It is in white clay and its geometric shape with a white finish is adorned with a series of parall...
Ceramic
$10,768 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 35.44 in
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Beech, Bentwood
On Hold|$28,313 / set
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 37.01 in
Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952 Design, form,...
Brass
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair
By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, materi...
Leather, Plywood
$12,700
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé by Pierre Frey
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair upholstered in a fine off-white bouclé by Pierre Fr...
Bouclé, Beech
$2,533Sale Price|40% Off
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Painting "Moonlight" Oil on Canvas Signed by R. T. Stuart
Located in Sofia, BG
"Moonlight" oil on canvas, XIXth century by R. T. Stuart. The painting is in good condition, to report some old restorations on the canvas. The original frame in wood and gilded stu...
Canvas
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 19 in D 2 in
Antique American School Abstract Cubist Flower Still Life Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very well painted period cubist still life. Oil on canvasboard. Framed. No signature found.
Canvas, Oil
$5,444
H 20.08 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Pierre Chareau SN3 Stool in Patinated Steel and Black Wood, 1980s Reissue
By Pierre Chareau
Located in PARIS, FR
SN3 stool designed by Pierre Chareau, originally conceived in the 1930s and reissued in France during the 1980s. This edition faithfully reproduces the original design, with a patina...
Metal
$19,199
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 53.55 in
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris and produced in the mid 1970s. The sofa has been restored and is newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure Alpaca fabr...
Alpaca
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Green/ Yellow, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, large Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase out of the renown glass art workshops of Sommerso in Venetia. Artfully made in Italy around 1960/70 this lovely shaped glass va...
Murano Glass
$13,500 / set
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid cherry side chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier model 12369, brass, Italy, design circa 1951 Organic chandelier by Angelo Lelii designed for Arredoluce. Six leaves open towards the ceiling ...
Brass
$52,000
H 84 in W 72 in D 18 in
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookscase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut etagere with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Walnut
Thanks to design lovers’ enthusiasm for Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture, and the increasingly competitive market for pieces by more famous creators, 20th-century Czech designers are making their way back onto the international stage. Foremost among these talents is Jindřich Halabala.
Halabala was one of the leading designers of a particularly rich period in Czech furniture history, when pieces were defined by Bauhaus functionalism as well as Art Deco influences. He was a cabinetmaker’s son whose training was almost wholly focused on woodwork, first at a state-run vocational school for woodworking in Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP Závody in Brno, where he ultimately became chief designer.
Halabala's alluring bentwood H chairs, such as the H269 and H237, and stylized ottomans have become classics, while his 1930s and 1940s sofas, tables and storage cabinets, with their sweeping curves, stylized geometry and dark, richly grained wood, embody the best of Art Deco furniture design, a style that was brought to worldwide attention at an exhibition in Paris in 1925.
Halabala's work, which was manufactured by the likes of Thonet and UP Závody, is seen by some as the segue between early 1900s Czech Cubism and the modern style that dominated the mid-century years.
Find a collection of vintage Jindřich Halabala furniture today on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.