Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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 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.

Creator: Jindřich Halabala

Set of Four Ebonized Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930

$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...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Set of Six Restored Art Deco Chairs, by Halabala, UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

$4,054 / set

Set of Six Restored Art Deco Chairs, by Halabala, UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

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. ...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Fabric, Lacquer

Original Bauhaus Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$5,582

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 ...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Steel, Chrome, Iron

1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

$1,739 / set

1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered - Wooden parts in good original condition.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala

$898 / item

H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

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...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s

$2,607 / set

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in

Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s - Price is for the set of 4 (1 set of 4 in stock) - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped black ply seat and backrest - Orig...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Steel

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s

$705

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.

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala

$989 / item

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in

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...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Beech, Walnut, Spruce

Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s

$5,000 / set

H 15.36 in Dm 16.54 in

Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

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...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

Czech Black Art Deco Chairs, 4 Pcs, Maker UP Zavody, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

$1,410 / 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 Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

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...

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20th Century Czech Art Deco Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Pair Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, UP Závody, ca 1930s

$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 ...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920

$3,388Sale 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...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Art Deco H-363 Sofa by Jindřich Halabala, Light Blue Upholstery, 1930s

$4,647

H 28.75 in W 83.86 in D 35.44 in

Art Deco H-363 Sofa by Jindřich Halabala, Light Blue Upholstery, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Praha, CZ

Presented is the legendary H-363 sofa, designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody during the 1930s—a quintessential piece of Czech functionalist design celebrated for its clean line...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Textile, Wood

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s

$2,450 / set

H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Almelo, NL

Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslova...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Walnut Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala

$1,480 / item

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in

Walnut Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

Dining chairs designed by Jindrich Halabala with a walnut backrest.

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2010s Czech Art Deco Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Beech, Walnut, Spruce

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s

$5,864 / set

H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Lucenec, SK

A pair of H-269 armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The chairs feature the characteristic curved wooden armrests and retain their or...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Bentwood

Previously Available Items

Special listing for C. - 2 x Halabala Lounge Chairs for COM upholstery

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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...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Listing for K: Jindřich Halabala Customizable Lounge Chair in White Tibetan Wool

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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...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair

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H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 35.83 in

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...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Jindřich Halabala Customizable Lounge Chairs in Tibetan Wool

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H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in

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...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs

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H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 35.04 in

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...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

For Tara: package deal part 2/2.

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H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in

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....

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black & White Tibetan Wool Upholstery

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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...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Reupholsteredin Mohair Upholstery

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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...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in

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 ...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair

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H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 35.04 in

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...

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1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool

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H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in

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...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Pair of Pink Reupholstered Armchairs

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H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in

Jindrich Halabala Pair of Pink Reupholstered Armchairs

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of two armchairs, in beech and pink fabric by Jindrich Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s. These chairs have a very dynamic appearance, due the curved base that ends fluently in...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jindřich Halabala Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Jindrich Halabala chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jindrich Halabala chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Jindrich Halabala were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Jiri Jiroutek, Miroslav Navratil, and Antonín Šuman. Prices for Jindrich Halabala chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,025 and can go as high as $6,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,310.

Questions About Jindřich Halabala Chairs

What is the history of Jindřich Halabala chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
The history of Jindřich Halabala chairs is that they were designed by a celebrated Czech furniture designer. 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 ’40s sofas, tables and storage cabinets, with their sweeping curves, stylized geometry and dark, richly-grained wood, embody the best of Art Deco, a style that was brought to worldwide attention at an exhibition in Paris in 1925. Find vintage Jindřich Halabala chairs on 1stDibs.

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