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Jaroslav Smidek Chairs

Czech, 1923-2005

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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Creator: Jaroslav Smidek
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechia, Circa 1960
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechia, Circa 1960

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechia, Circa 1960

$2,236Sale Price / set|20% Off

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechia, Circa 1960

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Jaroslav Smidek chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jaroslav Smidek chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original chairs by Jaroslav Smidek were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Jiri Jiroutek, Antonín Šuman, and Miroslav Navratil. Prices for Jaroslav Smidek chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,795 and can go as high as $2,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,795.

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