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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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
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
1950s Mid-Century Czech Grey 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 grey fabric, the soothing tone was chosen to compliment the textured...
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs H-214 for UP Závody, Set of 4
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac.
Fabric, Wood
1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - Wooden parts in good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Czech Pair of Wooden Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
The 20th Century Czech chairs by J. Halabala offer a masterclass in the fusion of functional design and artistic elegance. These chairs showcase Halabala's signature streamlined curv...
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige 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 beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the t...
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco H-214 Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for Up Závody, 1950, Set of 4
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four walnut dining chairs, mod. H-214, designed by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody. Manufactured in the 1950s in Czechoslovakia.
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 35.04 in
A pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindrich Halabala from the 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s – Czech Republic A striking pair of H-410 armchairs designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala, dating from the 19...
Beech
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 33.08 in
Restored Art Deco Pair of Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Walnut With these...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Armchairs, Model H-410, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Armchairs, Model H-410, Czechoslovakia, 1950s A stunning pair of iconic Model H-410 armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the leading figures of ...
Beech
H 26.78 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Jindřich Halabala – Art Deco Armchairs, Pair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring iconic Czech bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and elegant matched pair from the 1940s. This rare ...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
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
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
H 31.9 in W 24.8 in D 29.9 in
1930s Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the timeless elegance of this 1930s Czech Wooden Armchair, a masterpiece crafted by the renowned designer J. Halabala. This exquisite piece showcases a perfect blend of mid-...
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Beech, Plywood
H 14.97 in Dm 16.54 in
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
This original Art Deco tabouret, designed by renowned Czechoslovakian designer Jindrich Halabala, features a sculptural upholstered form with elegant Art Deco geometric lines. Crafte...
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 35.04 in
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Model H-410, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Model H-410, Czechoslovakia, 1950s An iconic mid-century armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential figures of Czech modernist d...
Beech
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Armchairs Pair, Czech Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring elegant curved bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and refined matched pair from 1940s Czechoslovakia...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
H 32 in W 32 in D 27.5 in
Jindrich Halabala Chairs in Yellow Mohair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hudson, NY
Iconic Halabala armchairs by Czech designer Jindrich Halabala. Curved oak arms are rich with patina. Tall seat backs and plush seat cushions are newly upholstered in yellow mohair.
Mohair, Oak
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
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Dining Chairs H-214 by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Art Deco dining chairs H214 were designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured in Czechoslovakia, having a beech wood frame, walnut veneer backrests, spring seats and original uphol...
Upholstery, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 35 in
H269 Halabala Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of Halabala H269s. This is a rarer model of the Art Deco period Halabala lounge chairs. The oak has a beautiful dark tone and the seats are freshly reupholstered in ...
Velvet, Oak
H 32 in W 27 in D 32.5 in
Art Deco Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of Halabala armchairs by the Czech designer Jindrich Halabala. The oak has an amazing tone to it and the perfect wear that adds character. Cushions were recently reu...
Oak
H 31.9 in W 27.6 in D 33.1 in
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich 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 mid-20th Century. The e...
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Restored Bauhaus H79 Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Chair Deisgned By Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Fabric Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 193...
Steel, Chrome
H 32.5 in W 19.7 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Czech Pair of Wooden Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
The 20th Century Czech chairs by J. Halabala offer a masterclass in the fusion of functional design and artistic elegance. These chairs showcase Halabala's signature streamlined curv...
Upholstery, Wood
H 41.3 in W 26 in D 35.4 in
1930s Central European Reclining Armchair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this armchair gives it an intriguing and delightful personality. Made in Central Europe in the 1930s, the low-set seat hovers mere inches from the floor, the siz...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
H 33.1 in W 26 in D 35.4 in
1950s, Upholstered Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, distinctive bentwood furniture designs were produced in Central European furniture factories throughou...
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.68 in Dm 20.48 in
1950s Pair of Halabala Restored Side Chairs H-214 for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 33.1 in W 25.6 in D 34.6 in
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. The eye-catching silhouette and comfortable shape have had an enduring appeal. Influenced by Modern and Art Deco design, ...
Bouclé, Bentwood