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Jan Vanek Armchairs

Czechoslovakian, 1891-1962

Elegance describes the designs of Jan Vanek.

Influenced by his family’s furniture company, Vandek studied woodworking. Following a stint in Germany, where he advanced his skills at established firms in Munich, Stuttgart and Heilbronn, he returned home to the former Czechoslovakia and took over the family business, which in 1920 became known as Spojené Uměleckoprůmyslové Závody, or UP Závody.

Vanek's early friendships and collaborations with architectural and design greats like Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Adolf Loos and others likely had much to do with his graceful style, best exemplified by his 1930s bentwood chairs, with the arabesque curves of their arms and legs conjoining to form open, dynamic loops.

True to Czech standards for uniformity, Vanek scarcely altered the design over decades of production, though he did gradually modernize his frames: His 1950s models are more angular, industrialized — and very definitely modern.

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Creator: Jan Vanek
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism

Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism This sculptural bentwood lounge chair, attributed to influential Czech designer Jan Vaněk, exemplifies the clea...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Bent Beechwood Armchair, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
Bent Beechwood Armchair, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.

Bent Beechwood Armchair, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.

By Jan Vanek

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Beechwood Two pieces in stock Good Original condition

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950s
Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950s

Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs with curved oak, canvas, and original upholstery, CZ 1960s Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs, crafted from oak and featuring wove...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Canvas, Upholstery, Oak

Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s
Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s

Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Vienna, Austria

1930s bentwood armchair designed by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody. The frame is made up of steamed beechwood that has been formed into curved elements. After it's assembly it was stained b...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Beech

Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s A striking and iconic example of early European modernism, this easy chair by Jan Vaněk—an influential figure in Czecho...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Canvas, Oak

Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s

Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Praha, CZ

Beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s. Original good condition.

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Beech

Mid Century Armchairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV, Renovated, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Mid Century Armchairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV, Renovated, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Mid Century Armchairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV, Renovated, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

By Jan Vanek, ULUV Krásná jizba

Located in Lucenec, SK

The armchairs were designed in the 1950s by the Czech architect Ján Vanek for the ULUV (headquarters of Folk Art) in Czechoslovakia. The armchairs were in the inventory of Czechoslov...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Beech

1960s Jan Vanek Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Jan Vanek Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Jan Vanek Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Jan Vanek

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished ¨ - sturdy and stable - height of seat 32 cm

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Bentwood

Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s
Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s

Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vanek curved easy chair in oak and woven canvas straps, Praque 1940s Czech architect Jan Vanek designed the curved armchair in the 1940s, a c...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Canvas, Oak

Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Sculptural lounge chair in oak and linen straps designed by Jan Vaneck in the 1940s. The gentle corners of the frame repeated in the armrests ma...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Linen, Oak

Pair of Blue Mid Century Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk in the 1950s, Ash
Pair of Blue Mid Century Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk in the 1950s, Ash

Pair of Blue Mid Century Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk in the 1950s, Ash

By Jan Vanek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of midcentury armchairs. Original preserved condition Source: Czechia Material: Ash Period: 1950-1959.  

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Ash

Brown Mid Century Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Designed by Jan Vaněk
Brown Mid Century Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Designed by Jan Vaněk

Brown Mid Century Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Designed by Jan Vaněk

By Jan Vanek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia Architect: Jan Vanek Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech.  

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Wood, Beech, Lacquer

1930s Pair of Webbed Bentwood Armchairs by Jan Vanek
1930s Pair of Webbed Bentwood Armchairs by Jan Vanek

1930s Pair of Webbed Bentwood Armchairs by Jan Vanek

By Jan Vanek

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930s Pair of Webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek 1930s Pair of Webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek – made by Czech producer Up Zavody. Jan Vanek was one of the leading design...

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1930s Czech Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Bentwood

Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s
Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s

Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Adjustable armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek
Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek

Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek

By Jan Vanek

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Black bentwood armchair, with white woven original strap seats, designed by Jan Vanek in the 1930s. The armchairs were produced by UP Zavody Brno.

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Wingchair, by Jan Vaněk, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Wingchair, by Jan Vaněk, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Wingchair, by Jan Vaněk, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The very comfortable and popular armchair was designed by the architect Jan Vaněk in the early period of his work. The traditional spring upholstery is original, well-preserved and u...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Rare Boucle Easy Chair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba, 1950s
Rare Boucle Easy Chair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba, 1950s

Rare Boucle Easy Chair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba, 1950s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Wien, AT

Rare Boucle armchair by Jan Vanek for Krasna Jizba from the 1950s, manufactured in former Czechoslovakia. This chair comes with an adjustable backrest. It is made of oak with hemp st...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Wool, Hemp, Oak, Coconut

Bent Beechwood Armchairs Set, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
Bent Beechwood Armchairs Set, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s

Bent Beechwood Armchairs Set, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of two bent beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia circa 1930s. Original good condition.

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1930s Czech Other Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Modernist Wooden Armchairs by Jan Vaněk, Original Upholstery, circa 1935
Pair of Modernist Wooden Armchairs by Jan Vaněk, Original Upholstery, circa 1935

Pair of Modernist Wooden Armchairs by Jan Vaněk, Original Upholstery, circa 1935

By Up Závody, Jan Vanek

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of modernist wooden reclining armchairs by Jan Vanek with original upholstery. The armchairs were manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa 1935. Jan Vanek (1891–1962) was archit...

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1930s Czech Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Sculptural Ashwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vaněk, Czech Republic, 1960s
Pair of Sculptural Ashwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vaněk, Czech Republic, 1960s

Pair of Sculptural Ashwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vaněk, Czech Republic, 1960s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Sculptural Ashwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vaněk, Czech Republic, 1960s A sculptural pair of ashwood lounge chairs by Jan Vaněk, Czech Republic, 1960s. Strong architectural lin...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Ash

Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s
Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s

Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vanek easy chair in bentwood and canvas, Praque, the 1930s Czech architect Jan Vanek designed the Bauhaus easy chair in the 1930s, a contempo...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Canvas, Bentwood

1940s Jan Vanek Oak Armchairs for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia
1940s Jan Vanek Oak Armchairs for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia

1940s Jan Vanek Oak Armchairs for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia

By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba

Located in Praha, CZ

- New Fabric - wooden parts have been refurbished - Height of seat 45 cm.

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Plastic, Wood

Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Oak Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s
Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Oak Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s

Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Oak Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vanek easy chair in oak bentwood and canvas, Praque, the 1930s Jan Vanek's easy chair in bentwood and canvas was designed in the 1930s in Prague. Vanek, a Czech architect and co...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Canvas, Bentwood

Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950
Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950

Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery, CZ 1960s Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs, crafted from oak and featuring woven canv...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Canvas, Upholstery, Oak

Mid Century Armchairs / Easy Chairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Mid Century Armchairs / Easy Chairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Mid Century Armchairs / Easy Chairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV Czechoslovakia, 1950s

By Jan Vanek, ULUV Krásná jizba

Located in Lucenec, SK

The armchairs were designed in the 1950s by the Czech architect Ján Vanek for the ULUV (headquarters of Folk Art) in Czechoslovakia. The armchairs were in the inventory of Czechoslov...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Czech, 1940s
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Czech, 1940s

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Czech, 1940s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Introducing an iconic pair of armchairs in the Art Deco style from the 1940s, originating from Czechoslovakia. These armchairs are the work of the renowned architect Jan Vaněk and ar...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Upholstery, CZ 1930s
Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Upholstery, CZ 1930s

Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Upholstery, CZ 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery, Czech Republic, 1930s Designed in the 1930s by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Vaněk, this mid-century m...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Mid - Century  Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody 1950s
Mid - Century  Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody 1950s

Mid - Century Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody 1950s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Wien, AT

This beautiful armchair made of beech bentwood by Jan Vanek is one of his rarer models. Ideal wellness and relaxation chair. The armchair has been completely restored. We have anothe...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Bentwood

Ultra Rare Set of Film Inventory Armchairs by Jan Vanek, 1950s
Ultra Rare Set of Film Inventory Armchairs by Jan Vanek, 1950s

Ultra Rare Set of Film Inventory Armchairs by Jan Vanek, 1950s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Praha, CZ

Unique set of two armchairs custom made for Czech movie "Angel on the Mountains" marked as film inventory. This is part of Czech film history! Timeless de...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. New u...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak

White Mid Century Armchairs Made in Czechia '50s, by Jan Vanek, Fully Restored
White Mid Century Armchairs Made in Czechia '50s, by Jan Vanek, Fully Restored

White Mid Century Armchairs Made in Czechia '50s, by Jan Vanek, Fully Restored

By Jan Vanek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia Architect: Jan Vanek Period: 1950-1959. Material: Oak New upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Pair of Original Mid-Century Armchairs, by Jan Vaněk, Ash, Czech, 1950s
Pair of Original Mid-Century Armchairs, by Jan Vaněk, Ash, Czech, 1950s

Pair of Original Mid-Century Armchairs, by Jan Vaněk, Ash, Czech, 1950s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. Designed by renowned Czech interior arch...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Ash, Upholstery, Lacquer

Jan Vanek armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jan Vanek armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jan Vanek armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Jan Vanek were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by TON a.s., Jiri Jiroutek, and UP Závody. Prices for Jan Vanek armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,309 and can go as high as $8,654, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,591.