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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$958Sale Price|50% Off
Functionalism Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful art deco freestanding floor lamp produced by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The lamp stands on a single wooden base which holds the a strong ch...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Functionalist Chandelier, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Very elegant and minimalistic pendant designed by Jindrich Halabala. Very good condition, chrome polished, rewired: 2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs. Height could be shortened on request. US ...
Chrome
$1,673Sale Price|20% Off
1920 Floor Lamp Halabala, Functionalism, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- height-adjustable and rotatable chrome-plated metal construction, wooden veneered base, walnut veneer, new shellac policy - 40 cm in diameter, milk glass shade 30 cm in diameter, ...
Metal
1930s Jindrich Halabala Floor Lamp in Walnut Finish , Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Carefully refurbished - Rewired - E26 or E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Wood
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, Chrome, Wood Height adjustable and rotatable New Cabling 1xE27 or E26 socket US plug adapter included Re-polished Fully Functional Good ...
Chrome
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Good condition Repolished
Glass, Wood
1930 Halabala floor lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered lamp (walnut veneer) - period functionalism - manufactured by U.P. Czechoslovakia races - Preserved and functional condition - new electric. Installation, Wooden co...
Metal
Functionalist Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Functionalist floor lamp by Jindrich Halabala in original vintage condition.
Chrome
Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Halabala, 1940s, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Nickel-plated floor lamp with two side tables in perfect condition. New opaline glass shade. Completely restored: new nicke-plating. Rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter ...
Nickel
Restored Art Deco Bauhaus Rare Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala An iconic model by J. Halabala, designed in the 1930s. This lamp combines dark-stained wood with an opaline glass globe and chrome-plated steel t...
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Floor Lamp Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of milk glass, chrome, wood - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Chrome
Rare Art Deco or Bauhaus Pendant by Jindrich Halabala for UP zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Very good original condition - Designer: J.Halabala - Maker. UP zavody - Very rare model, published in catalogue.
Chrome
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Floor Lamp Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, chrome, glass, wood - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
$1,304Sale Price|20% Off
Floor Lamp Designed by Jindrich Halabala in Style Functionalism, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome floor lamp, designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s. Chromed steel in good condition with a nice patina. Wooden shelves (35 cm) and base (40cm). Completely new wiring.
Chrome
1930 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Swivel and height-adjustable metal chrome-plated construction - Wooden lacquered base and side table with black glass - Glass shade with milk glass - Measures: Total height 195c...
Chrome
Swedish Floor Lamp in Patinated Brass, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Graceful Swedish floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted in patinated brass. The lamp features a slender adjustable stem with decorative scroll details and a brass socket, complemented by...
Brass
$6,470Sale Price|70% Off
H 26.78 in Dm 26.78 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 Iron Chandelier for Taito Oy, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 iron chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1930s. This chandelier model can be found at the Taito Oy catalogue from 1935. Forged iron. Good vintag...
Iron
Art Deco Floor Lamp, c.1940 France
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Art Deco floor lamp, circa 1940, France. Bronze patinated metal, new ivory fabric shade. Rewired.One E27 bulb of 60W. Dimensions: 178 cm H, 53 cm diameter. All purchases are ...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and burgundy fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 62.5"H x 30.0"W x 30.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Stan...
Fabric, Birch
Art Deco Floor Lamp France, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco floor lamp. Striking French design from the 1930s. Solid walnut base with new fabric shade. Rewired with one socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful ...
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Teak, Brass & Silk Shades, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and highly refined Swedish Art Deco floor lamp produced in Sweden during the 1940s, attributed to Ystad-Metall. Executed in a sophisticated combination of warm teak, patinate...
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 1456/5 for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully preserved early chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Model 1456/5, produced by Taito Oy in the 1930s. This exceptional piece highlights Tynell’s signature fusion of elegance and...
Brass
Art Deco Sculptural Brass and Rattan floor lamp Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sculptural and slick design made in the 1940s Sweden. This floor lamp with Art Deco design is a great edition to any home. Base in brass and oak with a brass rod and rattan shade. ...
Brass
German 1930s Cubist Bauhaus Chandelier Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare original unique Cubist Bauhaus pendant chandelier with an unusual cube frame and decorative cube glass shades. Newly rewired.Located in our New ...
Chrome
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Beech Wood, Zig Zag Pattern, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A two tone carved floor lamp with a Zig Zag pattern throughout
Beech
French Art Deco Wooden Floor Lamp c.1930
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco wooden floor lamp C.1930 Constructed from turned solid beech wood. Presented in excellent vintage condition. Shade not included (for illustrative purposes only).
Beech
Italian, 1930s Art Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful example of Italian 1930s Art Deco lighting in an elegant and clean design. A total of eight arms laid out in a square format when seen from below. Four shorter inner arm ...
Brass
Restored Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus floor lamp was designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured in the Czech Republic in the 1940s. The lamp has been refurbished - it has a new electric cable, floor swit...
Steel, Chrome
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H 62.2 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
1930s Czech Metal Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala, Modernist Design
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this 1930s Czechia Metal Floor Lamp designed by J. Halabala. This modernist floor lamp seamlessly blends form and function, featur...
Metal
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made from wood. New handmade shade made of parchment paper.
Chrome
Mid-Century Tubular Steel Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by famous Czech architect Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia in 1950's. In very good original condition with only minor traces of wear and age. Chrome plated an...
Steel, Chrome
Floor Lamp with a Table by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Floor lamp from Czechoslovakia, 1930s Designed by famour Jindrich Halabala. Lamp after renovation, new white shade. New wires, european plug. Excellent condition. Dimensions:...
Glass, Walnut
Floor Lamp with a Table by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Floor lamp from Czechoslovakia, 1930s Designed by famour Jindrich Halabala. Lamp after renovation, new white shade. New wires, european plug. Excellent condition. Dimensions:...
Glass, Walnut
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H 76.78 in W 21.66 in D 35.04 in
Very Rare Art Deco Floor Lamp, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
-Restored -New electricity -Very rare model -Made in Czechoslovakia -Made of Glass, Chrome, Wood -1xE27 or E26 socket -US plug adapter included -Re-polished -Fully functional...
Glass, Wood
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H 76.78 in W 21.66 in D 35.04 in
Very Rare Art Deco Floor Lamp, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
-Restored -New electricity -Very rare model -Made in Czechoslovakia -Made of Glass, Chrome, Wood -1xE27 or E26 socket -US plug adapter included -Re-polished -Fully functional...
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Floor Lamp Designed by Halabala, 1935
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good condition. Walnut veneer in excellent condition. Opaline glass shade in perfect condition. Chrome polished. Rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible.
Chrome
1930 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Funkcionalism, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden base diameter 40cm with black glass - wooden supporting square bar finished with a metal rotating shade of shade - wooden parts painted with brown varnish wood structure, ...
Chrome
1935 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very little published model - Metal round chrome base, wooden veneered support rod - walnut veneer, metal chrome shade curtain, glass shade with frosted glass. - The shade is ad...
Chrome
Art Deco Rare Floor Lamp Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1935
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, chrome, glass, wood - Re-polished - Fully functional - New cabling - Good, original condition.
Metal