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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Walnut Art Deco Sideboard by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody Czechoslovakia 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Walnut Art Deco Sideboard by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1930s An exceptional and highly sculptural Art Deco sideboard attributed to renowned Czech designer Jin...
Metal
Restored Art Deco Wardrobe, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Maple, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...
Wood, Lacquer, Maple
Restored Art Deco Buffet, By J. Halabala For Up Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This sideboard (bufet) is an iconic piece of interwar Czechoslovak design from the 1930s. It was designed by the legendary architect Jindřich Halabala, who, as the chief designer for...
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
XL Sideboard “Tulipan” by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
An impressive XL sideboard from the 1930s, designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody. It has been fully restored and traditionally refinished with shellac. The original walnut vene...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Minibar-Luxury Glazed Drinks Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Vienna, AT
Luxury glazed drinks cabinet, beechwood, walnut veneer and black lacquered side legs. In excellent condition. Presumably executed by Spojene UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia.
Art Glass, Beech
Gramophone Cabinet Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, veneer - Good, original condition - The record player is spinning - Has signs of use.
Wood
Art Deco Bar Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of glass, wood - good, original condition.
Glass, Wood
Restored Art Deco Cabinet, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Satin Wood, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional Art Deco cabinet originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1940s. It is a masterpiece designed by the legendary Jindřich Halabala for UP závody, characterized by timel...
Wood, Lacquer, Satinwood
Restored Art Deco Sideboard, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
An elegant Art Deco secretary from the 1920s, crafted in Czechoslovakia under the direction of Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody. This extraordinary piece of furniture is a masterpiece...
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Restored ArtDeco Display Cabinet, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Display Cabinet Designed by Jindrich Halabala Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut, Glass Revived polish ...
Glass, Walnut, Lacquer
Original Art Deco Buffet, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This luxurious sideboard or commode with the poetic name "Tulipán," originating from the 1920s, represents the absolute pinnacle of interwar design in the Art Deco style. It was desi...
Walnut, Lacquer, Wood
Original Art Deco Showcase, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original showcase named "Tulipán" originates from the 1920s and stylistically belongs to the Art Deco period. Its sophisticated design harmoniously combines the revived original...
Glass, Walnut, Lacquer
$995Sale Price|20% Off
Tubular steel flower stand H 54 by Jindřich Halabala
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by famous Czech architect Jindřich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s under catalogue number H-54. Sleek and elegant piece of furni...
Steel, Chrome
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Lacquered Wood
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model H-180, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Spojené UP Závody, Brno, circa 1935.
Metal, Chrome
1950s, Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
-Black glass plate with certain signs of use. -In good original condition.
Smoked Glass, Wood
Restored Art Deco Sideboard, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This sideboard (secretary) is an exceptional example of post-war Czechoslovak design, combining the elegance of fading Art Deco with the emerging modern lines of the 1940s. It was de...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Mirror, Beech, Mahogany
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger oak veneer with a strong flowing grain, finished with a carved detail across the top....
Wood, Oak
1960’s Good Sized Mid Century Wardrobe – Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Good Sized Mid Century Wardrobe – Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik. Czech was a large ...
Oak
$3,995
H 75.75 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge det...
Metal
Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, French Design, 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Deco Wardrobe The wardrobe presented here comes from France and dates to 1930. This elegant piece of furniture combines the characteristic features of Art Deco. This style was p...
Brass
$1,872Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.12 in W 45.28 in D 16.15 in
Stunning Vintage circa 1930s Sideboard Drinks Pop Up Bar Table on Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco circa 1930s sideboard size drinks table with pop up bar and most of the original glassware A good looki...
Glass, Hardwood
Art Deco Walnut Sideboard, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Deco sideboard produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Crafted from walnut wood and veneer, this piece showcases an outstanding symmetrical grain pattern across its ...
Wood, Walnut
$4,530
H 81.89 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Scandinavian Modern Design, Sweden, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
Wood, Oak
$4,412
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in
French Art Deco Buffet, Carved Hardwood and Rouge Marble, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Buffet, Carved Hardwood and Rouge Marble, 1930s. This Art Deco buffet is built from a warm exotic hardwood with a light honeyed finish and topped with a thick slab o...
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Mahogany Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic and sleek French mahogany buffet from the Art Deco period is the perfect modern storage piece. The cabinet has its original gray and white marble top for a durable and prac...
Marble, Chrome
French Art Deco Buffet, Walnut and Aluminum, Bowed Doors, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Buffet, Walnut and Aluminum, Bowed Doors, 1930s. This low buffet is constructed in figured walnut veneer over a hardwood carcass, with warm reddish tones and pronoun...
Aluminum
French Art Deco Two-Door Wardrobe, Patinated Pine, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Two-Door Wardrobe, Patinated Pine, 1930s. This wardrobe is built from solid pine with framed and paneled doors and a stepped, architectural cornice typical of the Ar...
Pine
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
Sold
H 16.15 in W 44.1 in D 15.36 in
Restored Art Deco Cabinet, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This cabinet is an exceptional collectors piece from 1940s Czechoslovakia, bearing the unmistakable signature of architect Jindřich Halabala. It was manufactured by the renowned UP Z...
Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Lacquer, Glass
Sold
H 60.24 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
Sideboard credence Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s / UP zavody
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - designer: Jindrich Halabala - original good condition, refreshed - marked by manufacturer - publicated in books and catalogues - rare to find jr
Wood
1940s Jindrich Halabala Storage Cabinet , Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - repolished
Wood
Sold
H 73.23 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Restored Art Deco Wardrobe, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Art Deco wardrobe originates from Czechoslovakia and dates back to the early 20th century. It was designed by the renowned architect Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP Záv...
Walnut, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Restored Art Deco Sideboard, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...
Walnut, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.71 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
1940 Art Deco Cabinet in Walnut wood for UP Závody , Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - good condition - cleaned - used renvation oil
Wood
1938s Art deco Cabinet in Walnut wood , Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned - repolished - good condition
Wood
Restored Art Deco Bar by Jindřich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
This bar cabinet, also called a tulip, was designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s and produced by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia. The bar has been completely restored, lacquered in...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Art deco chest of drawers by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in ECHT, NL
Art deco sideboard by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody. Designed and made with great eye for detail. The Halabala style resonates in all ...
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 69.3 in W 39.77 in D 16.54 in
Restored ArtDeco Oak Display Cabinet, Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Oak Display Cabinet Designed by Jindrich Halabala Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Material: Oak, Glass Revived polish...
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 16.15 in W 44.1 in D 15.36 in
Artdeco Small Checkered Inlay Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Very well preserved unique Art Deco small cabinet. Source: Czechia - Czechoslovakia (Bohemia) Material: Checkered inlay of maple veneer combined with m...
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany, Maple
Gramophone Cabinet designed by Jindrich Halabala 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, Austria
Gramophone cabinet designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP zavody, Brno. Behind the door, left and right we find spaces for the records. Original th...
Walnut