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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
$466Sale Price|44% Off
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Boomerang Armchair from Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful Boomerang armchair, produced by TON in 1960s. Original Thonet design. This armchair has been fully restored into a dark stained oak. The d...
Velvet, Oak
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Teak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 42 cm.
Fabric, Teak
1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Upholstered In quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric named SPIRAL. - Wooden parts have been refurbished.
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Armchair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful Mid-century armchair with typical design for the era. Produced in Czechoslovakia by TON, original label still attached. The chair is partially restored with newly restored ...
Fabric, Oak
$2,344 / set
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
Set of Two Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chairs 1950s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Čelinac, BA
Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chair 1950s
Fabric, Wood
$1,130 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.
Fabric
Set of Two 366 Armchair, Jozef Chierowski, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furnit...
Textile, Beech
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39cm
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech
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H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in L 33.47 in
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
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
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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 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
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
1970s Upholstered Wooden Armchair, TON
By TON a.s., Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
This 1970s armchair, designed by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, combines the homey comfort of wood with a streamlined Modernist geometry for an effect that is both familiar and stylishly unique. Sourced from Czechia, the spindled backrest and legs recall the design of traditional country kitchen furniture...
Bouclé, Hardwood