Jaroslav Smidek Lounge 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
Set of Two Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chairs 1950s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Čelinac, BA
Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chair 1950s
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,750 / set
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.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Two Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$688 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this essential 1960s design is attributed to Jaroslav Šmídek. Comfortable angles and clean lines are designed to delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist movement in Central Europe. These low-profile armchairs are re-upholstered in updated neutral fabrics, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the hardwood frame.
Produced by various manufacturers and explored by generations of designers, the bentwood shape is infused with dynamism and movement, reflecting the origins of the technique and the optimism of the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,917 Sale Price / set
40% Off
1960s Mid-Century Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek
By 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 neutral fabric, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the hardwo...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,795 / set
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Jaroslav Smidek lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Jaroslav Smidek lounge chairs 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 Jaroslav Smidek lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge 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 lounge chairs by UP Závody, Alan Fuchs, and Miroslav Navratil. Prices for Jaroslav Smidek lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,595 and can go as high as $3,195, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,185.