The son of a furniture dealer and upholsterer, Jaroslav Smidek, like Jan Vanek and Jindrich Halabala, was born into the trade. Growing up, he helped out in the family workshop, where he learned his father’s craft.
Although he trained as an architect, Smidek quickly turned to industrial design, developing Montisektor furnishings, a line of pieces that could be assembled at home from prefabricated parts, in 1956 for VNP — a significant advance in Czech furniture production.
But it is his seating, such as the chairs he created for Jitona in the 1960s, that is most in demand. While his chairs carry a Scandinavian touch, there is no mistaking the gentle elegance of their uniquely Eastern European aesthetic.
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$512Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 28.75 in
Set of two armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1960s.
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
This is a pair of armchairs designed by the architect Jaroslav Smidek and produced by the TON company during the 1960s, the armchairs have wooden armrests made of bent wood and fabr...
Fabric, Bentwood
$341Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood and fabric The seat needs new fabric Measure: Seat height 45 cm.
Fabric, Wood
$1,280Sale Price|40% Off
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Armchair Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An armchair designed by Jaroslav Šmídek, model 53, produced by TON in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This mid-century modern piece exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of Czech d...
Velvet, Beech
$682Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Fabric, Beech
$1,119Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech wood - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39 cm.
Fabric, Beech
$1,887Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. The item made of beechwood. Upholstered seat and backrest in new upholstery. Completely restored.
Fabric, Beech
$2,236Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 22.8 in D 27.6 in
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechia, Circa 1960
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
This beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs were made in Czechia by renowned furniture manufacturers TON, design attributed to J. Smidek. Low-set and comfortable, a deep seat...
Bouclé, Bentwood
1960s Armchair By Jaroslav šmídek For Ton, Czechoslovakia
By TON a.s., Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Zohor, SK
A beautifully restored mid-century armchair, originally designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and produced by TON in 1960s Czechoslovakia. The piece has been newly upholstered in a rich, dark ...
Fabric, Bentwood
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