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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Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - new upholstery - good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
$819 / set
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 Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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
$3,614 / set
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
$8,317 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$4,882
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$3,674 / set
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 Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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
$3,084Sale Price / set|20% 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
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
$1,445 / 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
Adjustable H-70 Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene UP zavody, circa 1930. The backrest and seat can be put in three different pos...
Wool, Alpaca, Bentwood
$8,673 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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 ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$1,868
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 33.08 in
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional armchair is an iconic representative of the Art Deco style, manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. It is a famous design by architect Jindřich Halabala for...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
$1,072 / set
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Czech Bentwood Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950s, Set of 2
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
Pair of Czech armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1940s–1950s. With their curved bentwood arms and elegant proportions, they reflect the transiti...
Fabric, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Patterned Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstools, tabourets, ottomans, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Yellow and Green Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstools, tabourets, ottomans, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its ...
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric and interesting construction. Halabala created a harmonious pouf that is based on a pleasing combination of soft colors - a pinkish red and beige shade - and bold shapes. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to...
Fabric, Oak
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1950's.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood¨ The fabric shows signs of use The tabouret is suitable for reupholstery Original condition
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its h...
Fabric, Wood
Tabouret or Footstool Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood, Fabric New Upholstery Good Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Pair of Stools
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of footstools, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s This pair of poufs or footstools is designed in the 1930s by Ji...
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was ...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala, 1950's.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood New upholstery and restored wood,completely restored Good original condition
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood, fabric. - Original condition, sturdy and stabile.
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala, 1950’s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Good Original condition.
Fabric, Wood