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.
Find vintage Jaroslav Smidek furniture today on 1stDibs.
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Smidek, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking pair of mid-century modern armchairs designed by Jaroslav Šmídek in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. These elegant lounge chairs feature the designer’s characteristic orga...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Two Armchairs Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs designed by Jaroslav Šmídek, model 53, produced by TON in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. These striking examples of mid-century Czech design feature sculptural ...
Velvet, Beech
$341Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$682Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Fabric, Beech
$1,885Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech wood - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39 cm.
Fabric, Beech
$2,750 / set
Set of Two Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chairs 1950s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Čelinac, BA
Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chair 1950s
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Restored Red Midcentury Armchairs, Made by Jaroslav Šmídek, Czechia 1950
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, midcentury Czechoslovakia Completely restored by our team. Period: 1950-1960 Maker: Jaroslav Šmídek.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
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
1960s Armchair By Jaroslav šmídek For Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek, TON a.s.
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
Armchairs Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs designed by Jaroslav Šmidek, type 53. They were manufactured at the Ton factory in the 1960s in Czech Republic. Purified beech wood polished and finished with matt varnish....
Velvet, Beech
$947Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Pair of Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Repolished - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Wood
1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 42 cm
Wood, Beech
$3,031Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$4,770 / set
H 26.78 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Jindřich Halabala – Art Deco Armchairs, Pair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring iconic Czech bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and elegant matched pair from the 1940s. This rare ...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Curved shape Lipped arm rests Brass legs Italy 1960s Seat height 42cm Please note that the fabric is not new and shows signs of age and use. Reupholstery is ...
Fabric
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - high of seat 48 cm
Beech, Fabric
Mid Century Armchairs by TON Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Lucenec, SK
These chairs were produced by the renowned Czechoslovakian manufacturer TON in the 1960s. Chairs were clearly inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics. The slick, organic shaped armrest ...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$2,656Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31.2 in W 26.9 in D 31.6 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1950s Off White
Located in High Point, NC
A stunning pair of armchairs designed by renowned Czech architect and furniture designer Jindřich Halabala in the 1950s. These elegant lounge chairs showcase Halabala's signature mod...
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern swivel barrel chairs designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This inviting pair captures the playful curves and relaxed sophistication that ma...
Fabric
Mr. Chair' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivelling lounge chair and ottoman for Plycraft having molded walnut shells and bases form fitted with seamless upholstery that is devoid of tufting.
Steel
Vintage Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs, Set of 2, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant midcentury italian wicker side chairs or lounge chairs. Timeless and decorative pieces. Can be used both in-and outside. Wicker bucket seats with slim black metal le...
Wicker
$8,509 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia. In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$9,462 / set
H 31.89 in W 34.26 in D 30.71 in
Set of 2 F557 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable lounge chair set, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1961. This model F557 is the first edition of the Oyster Chair and is shortly produced (till 1965), that's...
Metal
$6,217 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Set of Two Lounge Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
A well-balanced pair of lounge chairs that show the clarity and ease of Danish mid-century design. The focus here is on form, comfort, and honest materials. Design These chairs are ...
Fabric, Teak
1960s Czech Armchairs by J. Smidek for Ton, a Pair
By TON a.s., Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
A graphic Modernist silhouette gives this pair of vintage wooden armchairs a timeless appeal. Produced in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, the design is attributed to Jaroslav...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Jaroslav Smidek Beech Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs perfectly captures the era’s signature blend of form and function. Featuring sculptural bentwood arms, they add an organic,...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Armchair By Jaroslav Smidek
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood armchair designed by Czech furniture designer Jaroslav Smidek for Ton features a bent beech wood frame and muted blue green tweed upholstery. Smidek learned furniture desi...
Fabric, Beech
Yellow mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek
By Jaroslav Smidek, Jitona
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Yellow mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona in very nice condition, small signes of use, new upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
Blue mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek
By Jaroslav Smidek, Jitona
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Blue mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona in very nice condition, small signes of use, new upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek
By TON a.s., Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this pair of armchairs from circa 1960 are re-upholstered with an updated natural white fabric, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the ...
Fabric, Bentwood
20th Century Armchairs by TON, a Pair
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...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Czech Lounge Chairs
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chairs. Designed by Jaroslav Smidek. This set is in excellent vintage condition with brand new corduroy upholstery! We us...
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Restored Mid-Century Pink & Blue Armchairs by J. Smidek for TON, 1960s, Set of 2
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Żory, PL
A pair of beech wood armchairs designed by Jaroslav Smidek and produced by TON in the mid-1960s in Czech Republic. These armchairs have been completely restored. The wood has been la...
Fabric, Beech
1960s Czech Wooden Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
A graphic silhouette gives this pair of vintage wooden armchairs a timeless sophistication. Produced in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, the form is attributed to Jaroslav Smi...
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Czech Wooden Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, a Pair
By TON a.s., Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Stylish yet playful, this pair of wooden armchairs make a striking vintage accent. Produced in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, the design is attributed to Jaroslav Smidek, wh...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood New fabric, wood restored Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood