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Vintage Coffe Table/Interier Praha, 1980's.
By Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
Ash Wood coffe table made in the former National Enterprise Interior Prague The top is hight gloss Good Original condition
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vintage Coffe Table/Interier Praha, 1980's.
Vintage Coffe Table/Interier Praha, 1980's.
H 20.48 in W 46.86 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury Coffee Table, by Interier Praha, 1969s
By Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, veneer ash Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Roller blind cabinet by Interier Paraha, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
furniture company Interiér Praha. It is made of beech wood and plywood. The cabinet has a rolling opening
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Coffee Table, Interier Praha, 1960's
By Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood The Board can be rotated, two color variant The legs can be removed Cleaned Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Original MidCentury Beech Coffee Table, Opaxit Glass, Interier Praha, Czechia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original MidCentury Beech Coffee Table Made By Interier Praha Maker: Interier Praha Source
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Beech, Glass

Original Beech Coffee Table, Interier Praha, Opaxit Glass, Czechia, 1960s
By Interiér Praha
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original Coffee Table by Interier Praha. Maker: Interier Praha Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czechia
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech, Lacquer

Set of Four Dinning Chairs/ Interier Praha, 1950's.
By Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Oak,Wood The fabric is suitable for reupholstery The wood was washed and a hard wax oil was applied Seat Height 46cm Original condition
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Midcentury Armchair In Light Beech & Red Fabric By Interier Praha
By Interiér Praha
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair shows the typical Mid-Century armchair designed by Interier Praha. This model
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid century folding sofabed by Interiér Praha, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century couch/sofabed was made by Interiér Praha company in the former Czechoslovakia in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

1970s architect Milan Čeček Armchair Apolo 92for Interiér Praha , Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia . Designer architect Milan Čeček . Good original condition . Seat Height 39cm .
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs by Interier Praha, 1970, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of 4 midcentury chairs Produced in 1970 by Interier Praha Reupholstered.  
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Coffee Table by Interier Praha, Beech, Opaxit Glass, Czechia, 1960s
By Interiér Praha
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original coffee table by Interier Praha. Maker: Interier Praha Period: 1960-1969 Source
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Glass, Beech

Mid century bench or folding sofa by Interier Praha, 1960´s
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century bench or sofa from Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
By Interiér Praha
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs. Made by TON for Interier Praha
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Midcentury, Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A popular vintage sideboard from the 1960s. It was designed by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha. It
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plywood, Wood, Beech

Original Midcentury Oak commode, Czechia, Jiroutek, Interier Praha, 1950s
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Horomerice, CZ
(Czechoslovakia) from period 1950-1959. Material: Oak Designer: Jirí Jiroutek Maker: Interiér Praha.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Original Midcentury Oak commode, Czechia, Jiroutek, Interier Praha, 1950s
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Horomerice, CZ
(Czechoslovakia) from period 1950-1959. Material: Oak Designer: Jirí Jiroutek Maker: Interiér Praha.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Midcentury Dining Chairs by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These dining chairs were designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha as part of U-550 living room
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Daybed or Sofa Miroslav Navratil, Interier Praha, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil, Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model from Czechoslovakia - Very practical and comfortable.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interier Praha. It features a beechwood, plywood, colored lacquered drawers. In very good condition, fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

U-453 dresser by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1960's
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Poznań, PL
part of the U series. Works began after the enormous success of the czech pavilion at the Brussels ’58
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Beech, Oak

Iconic Jiroutek Sideboard Type U 460 In Oak, Interier Praha 1960s
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic sideboard designed by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha in 1960s, original label still
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

U-452 sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 60's
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Poznań, PL
The U-453 sideboard designed by the czech designer Jiří Jiroutek as a part of the U series. Works
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Oak

Mid Century U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interier Praha. It features a beech wood, plywood, colored lacquered drawers. Fully renovated. In excelent
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid Century U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interier Praha. It features a beech wood, plywood, colored lacquered drawers. In very good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid Century U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard model U-460 designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interier Praha in the 1960´s. It´s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plywood

Model U-453 Dresser by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1960's
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Poznań, PL
The U-453 sideboard designed by the world renown czech designer Jiří Jiroutek as a part of the U
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Plastic, Beech, Oak

Mid Century U-460 sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interier Praha. It features a beech wood, plywood, colored lacquered drawers. In excellent condition, fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid Century Dining Chairs by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, 1960´s
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These dining chairs were designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha as part of U-550 living room
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

1960's Mid Century Modern Coffee table by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Brno, CZ
celebrated Czech furniture designer Jiri Jiroutek (1928-2023) and was produced by Interier Praha during the
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Oak

Jiri Jiroutek U 450 Type Sideboard in Oak, Interier Praha, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic sideboard produced as a U450 Model by Interier Praha in 1960s. Designed by Jiri Jiroutek
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid Century U-460 sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interier Praha. It features a beech wood, plywood, colored lacquered drawers. In excellent condition, fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid Century Dining Chair by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, 1960's
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This dining chair was designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha as part of U-550 living room set
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

Mid Century U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interier Praha. It features a beech wood, plywood, colored lacquered drawers. In excellent condition, fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interier Praha. It features a beech wood, plywood, colored lacquered drawers. In excellent condition, fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Model U-460 Sideboard in Oak by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1965
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Poznań, PL
The U-460 sideboard designed by the czech designer Jiří Jiroutek as a part of the U series. Works
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plastic, Beech, Oak

Pair of Mid Century Eastern Bloc Armchairs by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Jiroutek for Interiér Praha as part of U-550 living room set. The structure is made of beech wood and the
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Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid Century Bookcase U-453 by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1960´s
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century bookcase, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak, Plywood

Model U-453 Dresser by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1967
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Poznań, PL
The U-453 sideboard designed by the czech designer Jiří Jiroutek as a part of the U series. Works
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Plastic, Beech, Oak

Oak & Glass Coffee Table by Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek for Interier Praha.
By Interiér Praha, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Interier Praha in the 40's. The design won second place at the Triennale in Milan in 1946. Light oak wood
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Antique 1640s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Fully Restored Midcentury Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960s, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Universal series (U-450), which was designed in 1958 for the Czechoslovak national company Interiér Praha by
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully restored mid century sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czech.
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
national company Interiér Praha by the Czech designer Jiří Jiroutek. The success of the Czech pavilion at
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´S, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Universal series (U-450), which was designed in 1958 for the Czechoslovak national company Interiér Praha by
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully restored mid century sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czech.
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
national company Interiér Praha by the Czech designer Jiří Jiroutek. The success of the Czech pavilion at
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid-Century Sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960's, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
national company Interiér Praha by the Czech designer Jirí Jiroutek. The success of the Czech pavilion at
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Universal series (U-450), which was designed in 1958 for the Czechoslovak national company Interiér Praha by
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960's, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
company Interiér Praha by the Czech designer Jirí Jiroutek. The success of the Czech pavilion at the
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´S, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovak national company Interiér Praha by the Czech designer Jirí Jiroutek. The success of the Czech
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´Ss, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovak national company Interiér Praha by the Czech designer Jirí Jiroutek. The success of the Czech
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid Century Chest of Drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czech, 60's
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 58-“Brussels period
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Midcentury Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960s, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Universal series (U-450), which was designed in 1958 for the Czechoslovak national company Interiér Praha by
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Cabinet by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Wien, AT
Designed by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha. Manufactured in the 1960s. Completely restored and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid Century Walnut Dresser, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Interiér Praha. Beautiful walnut veneer. It can also be used as a TV table or bar. In very good
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Interiér Praha”. It features a beechwood structure and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Beech

Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960´S, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Interiér Praha”. It features a beechwood structure and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Sideboard by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Wien, AT
Midcentury sideboard by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha, dating from the 1960s, with four drawers
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Plastic

Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Interiér Praha”. It features a beechwood construction and
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Beech

Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Interiér Praha”. It features a beechwood structure and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood, Beech

Mid Century Formica and Beech Wood Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Interiér Praha”. It features a beechwood construction and
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Beech

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Interier Czech For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the interier Czech you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each interier Czech for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and beech. There are many kinds of the interier Czech you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A interier Czech, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made interier Czech over the years, but those crafted by Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha and Miroslav Navratil are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Interier Czech?

Prices for a interier Czech start at $167 and top out at $4,900 with the average selling for $1,330.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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