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.
Restored Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Designed by Jindřich Halabala and made in 1940 by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia, this dressing table with mirror has a restored wooden frame with a satin varnish finish. The original m...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Restored Art Deco Dressing Mirror, by Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco dressing table with mirror comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Halabala and was produced in UP Zavody....
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s Large Antique Floor Hinged Mirror by Halabala for UP Zavody
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Functionalism - round wooden foot - eyelet root ball - new black Glass - nickel plated parts are original - the mirror is original with facets - can be positioned - new shellac han...
Nickel
Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dressing table with mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody in very good original condition.
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Set of Four Original ArtDeco Beech Chairs, Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original ArtDeco Beech Chairs by Jindrich Halabala. Maker: UP Zavody Designer: Jindrich Halabala Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Beech, Wal...
Wood, Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. New electrification. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Walnut, Beec...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Dressing Mirror, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Ash, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Introducing an elegant Art Deco dressing table with a mirror from the 1930s, designed by the iconic Jindřich Halabala for ÚP Závody in Czechoslovakia. It is crafted from high-quality...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Restored Art Deco Dressing Mirror, by Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Dressing Mirror. This stunning dressing table dates back to the period 1920 - 1929 and was designed by the renowned Jindřich Halabala. It was produced by the...
Steel, Chrome
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. New electrification. Luxury design. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Materia...
Steel, Chrome
Original Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechosl...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Set of Four Restored ArtDeco Chairs, Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Restored ArtDeco Beech Chairs by Jindrich Halabala. Maker: UP Zavody Designer: Jindřich Halabala Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Beech, Wal...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Set of Four Original ArtDeco Chairs, Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Czechia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original ArtDeco Beech Chairs by Jindrich Halabala. Maker: UP Zavody Designer: Jindrich Halabala Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Beech, Wal...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. New electrification. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Walnut, Beec...
Steel, Chrome
Restored ArtDeco Cherrytree Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Cherry-Tree Writing Desk by Jindrich Halabala Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Cherry-Tree ...
Wood, Cherry
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut Oak, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Walnut, Oak Source: Czechia (Cze...
Steel, Chrome
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Reclining Chairs, J. Halabala, Oak, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Reclining Chairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindřich Halabala Maker: UP Závody Source: Czechia Period...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Restored ArtDeco Cherry-Tree Armchair, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Cherry-Tree Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Cherry-Tree Revi...
Wood, Cherry
$4,094
H 30.91 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Restored ArtDeco Cherrytree Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Cherry-Tree Writing Desk by Jindrich Halabala Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Cherry-Tree ...
Wood, Cherry
$4,740 / set
H 88 in W 62 in D 18 in
French Louis XV Tri-Fold Dressing Mirror with Separate Mirror Top Vanity Table
Located in Houston, TX
French 19th century dressing mirror with hinged sides. Walnut in Louis XV style Separate dressing table that can sit directly in front or be moved to another location. Beautifully sh...
Mirror, Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Dressing Mirror
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedsh Gustavian style full length dressing mirror.
Mirror, Wood
Stylish Art Deco Dressing Table / Vanity / cheval mirror
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning European Art Deco Vanity / Dressing Table, German ? French?Wonderful style and design.Beautiful burl wood.. beveled full length mirror.Retains original finish.. nice patina....
Glass, Burl
Art Deco French Wall Mirror, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930's French Art Deco wall mirror with geometric and floral motif details. Lovely shape and design and typical colourway for these mirrors. The Mirror itself is in great co...
Mirror, Boxwood
$2,339
H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 1.19 in
Gio Ponti Large Italian Shield-Shaped Brass Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1940s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large shield-shaped beveled mirror with a solid brass frame. This incredibly elegant and rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1940s, and its design is attributed to t...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Venetian Style Wall Mirror C. 1930 - 1950's
By André Marchand
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous High Style Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Venetian style mirror in the manner of Marchand. This example features scalloped mirrored edging, and mirror trim which surrounds th...
Mirror
1940s Czech Wooden Spider Table by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your interior with the Mid-20th Century Czech Spider Table, a masterpiece by the renowned designer Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody Brno. This distinctive table boasts arched ...
Wood
$912 / set
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
1940s Pair of Bedside Tables by Jindřich Halabala , Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - good original condition - cleaned - polished
Glass, Wood
$1,041
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
1940s Jindrich Halabala Extendable Dining Table in Walnut, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition extended up to 189cm. made in Czechoslovakia.
Wood
$1,157
H 66.54 in W 17.72 in D 26.97 in
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a single deep drawer of solid oak with simple oak wood drawer handles. Above is a la...
Oak
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 80 in W 32 in D 2 in
Crura Mirror Large Format Minimal Floor Standing Mirror
By Arne Jacobsen, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from black walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. The Crura mirror extends the floor in an infinite illusion. Standing on two legs it doubles space and stands...
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 64.97 in W 44.1 in D 15.36 in
Restored Art Deco Dressing Mirror, by Halabala, UP Zavody, Maple, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This dressing table with a mirror is a rare example of late Czechoslovak Art Deco from the 1940s, created under the direction of architect Jindřich Halabala. The renowned UP Závody s...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany, Maple
Sold
H 65.75 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Restored Art Deco Dressing Mirror, by Halabala, UP Zavody, Ash, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Introducing an elegant Art Deco dressing table with a mirror from the 1930s, designed by the iconic Jindřich Halabala for ÚP Závody in Czechoslovakia. It is crafted from high-quality...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Sold
H 69.3 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. New electrification. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Walnut, Chro...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 27.17 in
Restored Bauhaus Set of Chairs, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Set of Four Chairs Deisgned By Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Rattan Strings Source: Czechia (Czecho...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 71.26 in W 16.54 in D 30.32 in
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. New Electrification. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Oak, Walnut,...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 64.97 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Opal Glass, Lacquered Wood Source: Czechia Pe...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 52.37 in W 50.4 in D 22.05 in
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Maple Wardrobe, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Maple Wardrobe by J. Halabala. Checkerboard Marquetry. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Materi...
Maple, Walnut
Sold
H 64.57 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Restored Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
This dressing table with mirror was designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured in 1940 by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia. It has been completely restored, varnished in a satin finis...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1950s Mirror Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
-White glass plate with certain signs of use. -In good original condition.
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 66.93 in W 41.34 in L 66.93 in
Art Deco dressing table with a bar, J. Halabala, 1940s. Renovated.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco dressing table with a bar behind the sliding doors. Deigned by J. Halabala, 1940s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: ...
Walnut
Art Deco Mirror Console by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood construction with two drawers, black glass top, and lager mirror. Designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s for UP-Závody. Original unrestored condition.
Mirror, Hardwood