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Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone
Category

Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
H-269 Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary easy chairs upholstered in a fine off-white bouclé. Jindrich Halabala's lounge
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

H-269 Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
H-269 Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Poznań, PL
The legendary Halabala H-269 chair designed by Jindřich Halabala circa 1930. One of the most well
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Poznań, PL
The legendary Halabala H-269 chair designed by Jindřich Halabala circa 1930. One of the most well
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
designer: Jindrich Halabala (1903-1978) was a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Easy Chairs with White Mongolian Sheepskin
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in London, England
appealing but also comfortable to use. Set of 2 Jindrich Halabala H-269 easy chairs reupholstered in White
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This lounge chair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960 2x Halabala Armchairs H 269 and Spider Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
by Jindrich Halabala.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
designer: Jindrich Halabala (1903-1978) was a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1940 Set of two Halabala Armchairs H 269 + Spider table
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- original very well preserved condition - production 1940 Czechoslovakia - table veneer walnut, Table height 63cm, top plate size 65x65cm
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Customized H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bespoke H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Upholstery, Lacquer

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Lounge chair in wood and cream fabric, model "H-269", designed by Jindřich Halabala and
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Lounge chair in wood and fabric, model "H-269", designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Lounge Armchairs Model H269, Czech, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in London, GB
Pair of Original and Authentic Lounge Armchairs model "Easy chair" H269 from the late 40s designed
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood

1930 Halabala Armchair H269 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - High of seat 45 cm.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Customized Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Gray Fabric
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Lounge Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Greding, DE
Single H-269 armchair by Czech designer Jindřich Halabala. The dark stained armrests run in an
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Satin, Bentwood

H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia in 1920s. The chair is
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala white and blue stripes
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Jindrich Halabala chairs. Design from the 1930s, manufactured around the 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of armchairs by Czech designer Jindřich Halabala features dark-stained armrests
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Jindřich Halabala "H-319" Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Fabric, 1920s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
the late 1910s. During the 1930s, Jindřich Halabala developed the famous H series as well as a range
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Walnut

Halabala Seat Set Sofa+Sessel Knoll Fabric, 30s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Chemnitz, SN
sofa from the Art Deco period by designer Jindrich Halabala. The furniture belongs to the H-269 series
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

Halabala Seat Set Sofa+Sessel Knoll Fabric, 30s
Halabala Seat Set Sofa+Sessel Knoll Fabric, 30s
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Set 2 chairs table with sofa
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
created his most popular furniture models, including the famous H-269 armchair, the H-214 chair and the H
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Czech Pair of Mahogany H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mahogany, designed by Jindrich Halabala in good condition. The seat backrest of the tall armchairs are
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Bouclé

Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Customised Halabala Armchairs, Leather Upholstery and Clear Glossy Wood Finish
By Up Závody, GMD Berlin, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco - Streamline armchair model H 269, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', nubuck leather, stained beech, Czech Republic
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
H 30.32 in W 26.38 in D 37.41 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
2 Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
. There he created his most popular furniture models, including the famous H-269 armchair, the H-214 chair
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

2 Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
2 Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
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Jindrich Halabala H269 Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of jindrich halabala h269 armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique jindrich halabala h269 armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and bentwood. Jindrich halabala h269 armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Jindrich halabala h269 armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made jindrich halabala h269 armchairs over the years, but those made by Jindrich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Jindrich Halabala H269 Armchairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,116, while they’re typically $1,576 on the low end and $13,202 highest priced.

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