Jindřich Halabala

Czechoslovakian, 1903-1978

Thanks to design lovers’ enthusiasm for Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture, and the increasingly competitive market for pieces by more famous creators, 20th-century Czech designers are making their way back onto the international stage. Foremost among these talents is Jindřich Halabala.

Halabala was one of the leading designers of a particularly rich period in Czech furniture history, when pieces were defined by Bauhaus functionalism as well as Art Deco influences. He was a cabinetmaker’s son whose training was almost wholly focused on woodwork, first at a state-run vocational school for woodworking in Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP Závody in Brno, where he ultimately became chief designer.

Halabala's alluring bentwood H chairs, such as the H269 and H237, and stylized ottomans have become classics, while his 1930s and 1940s sofas, tables and storage cabinets, with their sweeping curves, stylized geometry and dark, richly grained wood, embody the best of Art Deco furniture design, a style that was brought to worldwide attention at an exhibition in Paris in 1925.

Halabala's work, which was manufactured by the likes of Thonet and UP Závody, is seen by some as the segue between early 1900s Czech Cubism and the modern style that dominated the mid-century years.

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$5,192

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Jindrich Halabala H269

Jindrich Halabala H237

Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco 'Tulip' Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s

$5,000 / set

H 17.33 in Dm 17.72 in

Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco 'Tulip' Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of Art Deco 'Tulip' stools, designed by Jindřich Halabala for Spojené UP závody Brno, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

$2,500

H 15.36 in Dm 16.54 in

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague, New Town

Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

$1,850

H 16.54 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Fabric, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair

$12,700

H 38.59 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', Pierre Frey Teddy mohair 'Bambi', stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Mohair, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather

$12,700 / item

H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', nubuck leather, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in a durable grey co...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Leather, Beech

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

$2,500

H 14.57 in Dm 15.75 in

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Prague, New Town

Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery

$1,250

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, pouf / ottoman / tabouret, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, design 1930s This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric and interesting construction. Halabala created a harmonious pouf that is based on a pleasing combination of soft colors and bold shapes. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Fabric, Beech

Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s

$5,000 / set

H 15.36 in Dm 16.54 in

Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of Art Deco stools, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. The stoo...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala

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Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

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Jindřich Halabala Sale Prices

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Sold Price

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Material

Creation Year

2026	$11,400	Lounge Chairs	Mohair, Beech	1930s
2026	$1,950	Lounge Chairs	Fabric, Bouclé, Wood	1940s
2026	$7,085	Stools	Beech, Walnut, Spruce	2025
2026	$9,700	Lounge Chairs	Sheepskin, Wood	1930s
2026	$928	Armchairs	Fabric, Beech	1940s
2026	$2,670	Dining Room Chairs	Beech, Walnut, Spruce	1930
2026	$754	Dining Room Chairs	Beech, Walnut, Spruce	1930
2026	$1,657	Armchairs	Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood	1930
2026	$7,190	Lounge Chairs, Armchairs	Beech, Bentwood	1930s
2026	$395	Armchairs	Fabric, Wood	1950
2026	$5,015	Armchairs	Fabric, Beech	1930
2026	$8,450	Lounge Chairs	Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood	1940
2026	$3,595	Lounge Chairs	Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood	1940s
2026	$3,444	Armchairs	Leather, Bentwood	1930
2026	$2,400	Armchairs	Fabric, Wood, Beech	1940s
2026	$6,757	Lounge Chairs	Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood	1940s
2026	$4,018	Armchairs	Beech	1950
2026	$3,300	Ottomans and Poufs	Fabric, Beech	1930s
2026	$16,830	Lounge Chairs	Upholstery, Bentwood	1930s
2026	$26,000	Lounge Chairs	Wool, Beech	1930s

$5,192

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$408-$26,000

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Jindrich Halabala H269

Average Price

$9,947

Number Available

Jindrich Halabala H269

By Jindřich Halabala

Materials

Wood, Beech, Fabric, Hardwood, Bentwood

Styles

Art Deco

With its curvilinear silhouette, ample cushioning and cantilevered frame, the H269 chair is among the most beloved designs to come out of Czechoslovakia. Jindrich Halabala (1903–78) created the chair in the 1930s while working as head designer for the prominent state-owned manufacturing studio United Arts and Crafts Manufacture (known as UP). Constructed from bentwood, which sees wood soaked or steamed with water so that it becomes malleable enough to bend into elegant forms, the H269’s insta...

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Jindrich Halabala H237

Average Price

$3,774

Number Available

Jindrich Halabala H237

By Jindřich Halabala

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Animal Skin, Beech, Bentwood, Hardwood, Sheepskin

Styles

Art Deco, Mid Century Modern

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Jindrich Halabala furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jindrich Halabala furniture 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 Jindrich Halabala furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 339 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Jindrich Halabala were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by and UP Závody. Prices for Jindrich Halabala furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $343 and can go as high as $29,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,589.