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.
Find a collection of vintage Jindřich Halabala furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, birch, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movem...
Fabric, Birch, Oak
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...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$12,700 / item
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...
Mohair, Beech
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Grey Lambswool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindřich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair in grey Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This chair has...
Wool, Beech
$12,700 / item
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 35.04 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in black Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
Wool, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, pine, Czech Republic, 1930s. These poetic poufs, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement,...
Fabric, Pine
$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...
Leather, Beech
$5,975 / item
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 in
1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural Bentwood
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
An iconic 1940s Halabala lounge chair, newly upholstered in rich Dutch sheepskin, combining sculptural bentwood craftsmanship with deep, luxurious texture. A rare opportunity to source a larger matching group—ideal for high-end residential or hospitality projects. DESCRIPTION This exceptional lounge chair, designed by Jindřich Halabala in 1940s Czechoslovakia, is a refined example of early European modernist design, distinguished by its sculptural form and elegant proportions. The frame is executed in beautifully bent beechwood, showcasing the mastery of traditional curved wood construction. The continuous armrests sweep seamlessly into the legs, creating a fluid, architectural silhouette that places the design in dialogue with Scandinavian and Viennese modernist traditions. The wood has developed a rich, warm patina over time, enhancing the authenticity and vintage character of the piece. The chair has been newly reupholstered in premium Dutch sheepskin in a deep, natural brown tone. This material offers a dense, soft texture and a rich visual depth, adding warmth and contrast to the bentwood frame. The darker palette gives the chair a more grounded and sophisticated presence, particularly suited to refined interiors. Each sheepskin is unique, with natural variations in tone and structure. With its generous proportions and inviting form, this chair serves both as a statement piece and as highly comfortable seating, ideal for high-end residential interiors, boutique hospitality environments, or curated architectural projects. The price includes the Dutch sheepskin upholstery and professional reupholstery. PROJECT / AVAILABILITY A total of 24 chairs are available, priced individually. A rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive group—perfect for large-scale residential, hospitality, or architectural projects where consistency and visual impact are essential. DIMENSIONS Height: 68 cm / 26.8 in Width: 90 cm / 35.4 in Depth: 90 cm / 35.4 in Seat height: 45 cm / 17.7 in CONDITION Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in premium Dutch sheepskin. Bentwood frame shows minor age-appropriate wear and retains a beautiful warm patina. MATERIALS Beechwood (bentwood), Dutch sheepskin PLACE OF ORIGIN Czechoslovakia PERIOD 1940s STYLE Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Organic Modern SHIPPING & TRANSPORT We offer worldwide shipping with professional packing and custom-made wooden crates (ISPM-15 certified) to ensure safe international transport. Each chair is carefully packed and protected for long-distance shipping. Bulk and container shipping options are available for larger quantities. Shipping quotes available upon request. Halabala chair, sheepskin lounge chair, Czech modernism, Art Deco armchair, bentwood lounge chair, brown sheepskin chair...
Sheepskin, Bentwood
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