Skip to main content

Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

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 Jindrich Halabala.

Halabala 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. His curvaceous 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.

Some see Halabala's work as the segue between early 1900s Czech Cubism and the modern style that dominated the mid-century.

Find a collection of vintage Jindrich Halabala furniture today on 1stDibs.

2
to
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
361
37
32
31
18
Color:  Beige
Creator: Jindrich Halabala
Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia. In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare with an equally increasing demand from interior designers. The armchair has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality leather, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight. Additionally, you can custom order this item with any upholstery you want, from high quality leather to premium backhausen fabric, the choice is yours. Sold individually, although you can find this item in sets or even custom order yours in a set. Please get in touch with us for any questions you may have about this item's condition, authenticity, or any question in general. We're happy to help. More about the designer Jindřich Halabala was born on May 24, 1903 in Koryčany into the family of carpenter Štěpán Halabala, whose craft he learned in a family business between 1918 and 1920. He then joined the State Czechoslovak Vocational School for Wood Processing in Valašské Meziříčí, which he graduated from two years later. After school, he started practicing at the United UP races, where he met their founder Jan Vaňek. In 1922 he also began to study architecture at the School of Applied Arts in Prague, specializing in furniture and interiors with prof. Pavel Janák...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated ecru fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the na...
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Related Items
Midcentury Bentwood armchair by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950´s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury bentwood “”C”” armchair was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1950´s. The chair is stable and comfortable and is in good structure condit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone
Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
H-410 Bentwood Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Poznań, PL
Model H-410 armchair designed by the great czech designer Jindřich Halabala. Striking bentwood armrests. Produced during the 1930's in former Czechoslovakia. Armrestes cleaned, varn...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of I.S.A. Bergamo Midcentury Blue Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Elegant high armchair velvet upholstery, gilt metal curved feet. I.S.A. Bergamo manufacturer, Italy, 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of midcentury bentwood armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950´s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Pair of midcentury bentwood “C” armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1950´s. The chairs are stable and comfortable and overall are in good preserv...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Midcentury Design Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage, midcentury armchair designed by famous Jindrich Halabala. Original, good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Cinema seat originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays it can be a stunning addition to any interior. Very good, original co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Stool in floral tapestry fabric and wood designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. This elegant Art Deco stool was designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP závody in the 1930s. This particular piece stands out in its appearance by retaining its original floral tapestry fabric and iconic ridged design. Functionality in this stool arises through various functions, as you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your lounge chair or as a stool to sit on. By employing the designer’s aesthetic vocabulary and materials, this piece is unequaled in its appearance and is sure to add character to one’s interior and brighten up the space by adding a touch of style and elegance. This stool is in good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Date of manufacture: 1930s Origin: Czechoslovakia Material: Wood, Tapestry fabric Dimensions: Height 40 cm x Width 38 cm x Depth 38 cm Condition: In good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. About the designer: Renowned Czech designer and educator Jindřich Halabala (1903-1978) was known above all for his distinctive style of furniture designs he created for UP závody in Brno between the 1920s and the 1950s, where he served as chief designer, a position that strongly helped him to fundamentally influence the appearance of inter-war and post-war Czech households. There, Halabala also met the company’s founder, renowned Czech architect Jan Vaňek (1891-1962). Jindřich Halabala was born into the family of cabinetmaker Štěpán Halabala whose work he learned in a family business in the late 1910s. During the 1930s, Jindřich Halabala developed the famous H series as well as a range of different wooden and tubular steel furniture models, mainly inspired by Dutch architect and designer Mart Stam (1899-1986) and Hungarian-German modernist architect and designer Marcel Breuer (1902-1981). These functionalist designs, which were produced in the manufacturer’s branch in the town of Hodonín, are today highly sought-after collectible items. Focusing primarily on woodwork, first at the State Czechoslovak Vocational School for Wood Processing in the town of Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP závody in Brno, Halabala designed a wide selection of furniture highlighted mainly by great attention to detail and superb sculptural quality, making them hence unequal in their unique appearance. Halabal’s work exemplifies why it is widely considered to be a connection between innovative Czech Cubism from 1910, Art Deco from the early 1920s, and European modern art after the Second World War. Today, his designs endure great popularity among international interior designers and private collectors and can also be found in the permanent collections of institutions such as the Museum of Art in Olomouc, the Moravská Gallery in Brno, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Arguably among Jindřich Halabala’s most renowned furniture models are the H-79 functionalist chair...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of rare Jindřich Halabala lounge chairs feature the world-famous Czech designer’s most well-known design element: the steam bent, curved arms. This model exemplifies why Ha...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This armchair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1940s. The piece has been completely restored with a new spring core. With ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Bespoke H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different am...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern armchairs feature sloped armrests and orange tufted upholstery. A sleek and simple design that looks great in any modern interior. The sturdy wal...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 21.5 in
Previously Available Items
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the t...
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the t...
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1930s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, A Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1930s design is upholstered in an updated beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the d...
Category

1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

1950s H-410 Beige Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the design was produced in Central European furniture factories throughout the 20th Century. The eye-c...
Category

1950s Czech Modern Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

1950s Jindrich Halabala Set of Two Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished - The seat height is 42 cm.
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindrich Halabala Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Jindrich Halabala armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jindrich Halabala armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Jindrich Halabala were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Jan Vanek, Jiri Jiroutek, and TON a.s.. Prices for Jindrich Halabala armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $492 and can go as high as $24,299, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,995.

Recently Viewed

View All