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.
Set of Six Restored Art Deco Chairs, by Halabala, UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Model H-214 (Lollipop) This set of six dining chairs is a true icon of Czechoslovak furniture design and one of the most sought-after examples of the Art Deco style from the 1930s. ...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Fabric, Lacquer
$5,097Sale Price / set|21% Off
Set of Four Ebonized Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Czech set of four black Art Deco dining room chairs made of hand crafted ebonized Wood designed Jindrich Halabala, in good condition. The side chairs are standing on four l...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
Original Bauhaus Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus armchair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Halabala and was produced in UP Zavody as model H-91. The ...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
$1,376Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - Wooden parts in good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala with the catalog no. H214. There are 14-20 pcs. Available but not restored. The Pictures Shows the last ones which were a...
Beech, Plywood
Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped black ply seat and backrest - Original black lacquer - Produced by Pohlschröder , Do...
Steel
$557Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Good condition, sturdy and stabile. - Cleaned.
Fabric, Wood
Pair Mid Century Dining Chairs, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated pair of dining height arm chairs, attributed to George Nakashima for Widdicomb, unsigned. The chairs have been newly reupholstered in white leather, and are in...
Leather, Wood
$8,000 / set
H 33.75 in W 20 in D 17 in
Set of Four English Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four English Regency mahogany upholstered and brass tacked dining room chairs with floral reeded cross hatching and terminating on tapered squared legs with spade feet. Set co...
Brass
$2,603Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$5,850 / set
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Pair Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, UP Závody, ca 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Rødding, DK
A supremely desirable pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala (Jindrich Halabala) and produced by Spojené UP závody Brno (UP Závody) in Czechoslovakia during ...
Velvet, Wood
$1,394 / set
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 23.63 in
Czech Black Art Deco Chairs, 4 Pcs, Maker UP Zavody, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, 4 pcs Material: Beech Period: 1930-1939 Original preserved condition Made by architect Jindrich Halabala in United Art...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for UP-Zavody in Brno, with a walnut backrest. Chairs are fully restored with a new upholstery. Another fabric on request pos...
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
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...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$3,347Sale Price|33% Off
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 34.65 in
H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia in 1920s. The chair is H-269 model. This model has a very dynamic and abundant appearance. Beautifully cur...
Velvet, Oak
Walnut Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs designed by Jindrich Halabala with a walnut backrest.
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
1950s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated gray fabric, the soothing heather tone was chosen to compliment the ...
Fabric, Bentwood
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
Special listing for C. - 2 x Halabala Lounge Chairs for COM upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in COM fabric to be decided Beautifully curved armrests and base in dark stained beech, which complements with the uphols...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in
Listing for K: Jindřich Halabala Customizable Lounge Chair in White Tibetan Wool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, customizable lounge chair, beech, Tibetan wool, Czech Republic, 1930s Extraordinary white easy chair with Tibetan lamb’s wool upholstery. These chairs have a very...
Sheepskin, Beech
Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, graphical black embroidered fabric by jupe by Jackie Home, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This Halabala chair has been upholstered in colla...
Fabric, Beech
Jindřich Halabala Customizable Lounge Chairs in Tibetan Wool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindřich Halabala, customizable lounge chairs, beech, Tibetan wool, Czech Republic, 1930s Extraordinary black and white easy chairs with Tibetan lamb’s wool upholstery. These chairs...
Sheepskin, Beech
Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, graphical white and green fabric and stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This extraordinary pair of Halabala chairs is has been upholstered in...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
For Tara: package deal part 2/2.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This is a private listing for Tara regarding outstanding balances. Package deal contains: 2x Jindrich Halabala lounge chairs, in stained beech and sheepskin, Czech Republic, 1930s....
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black & White Tibetan Wool Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, pair of lounge chairs, beech and sheepskin, Czech Republic, 1930s. This extraordinary pair of Halabala chairs are upholstered with black and white Tibetan lambsw...
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 27.17 in W 27.37 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Reupholsteredin Mohair Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, mohair fabric and darkened wood, Czech-Republic, 1930s These easy chairs are designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s. The main feature of thi...
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, pair of lounge chairs, beech and sheepskin, Czech Republic, 1930s. This extraordinary pair of Halabala chairs are upholstered ...
Sheepskin, Beech
Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, black and white fabric Jupe by Jackie Home and stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This Halabala chair has been upholstered in collaboration wi...
Fabric, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, in beech and sheepskin, by Jindrich Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s. This extraordinary pair of Halabala chairs are upholstered with black Tibetan lambswool...
Sheepskin, Beech