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.
$913Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Minibar-Luxury Glazed Drinks Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
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
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
$970Sale Price|20% Off
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
$590Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$1,006Sale Price|20% Off
Tubular steel flower stand H 54 by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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
Pair 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1895 Pair 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Cabinets , Georgian Style with Brass Grilled Doors and glass shelves With keys Measures: W6...
Mahogany
$2,676
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
$4,054Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Lemonwood, French Geometric Design
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Art Deco bar cabinet made in France around 1940. It displays exquisite craftsmanship in both design and materials. The simple design is influenced by the polygonal for...
Wood, Fruitwood, Rosewood
$1,365
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Circular Walnut Drinks Bar Cart Trolley, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Savoy Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This three-tiered trolley not only looks impressive but is very functional ...
Walnut
$5,614Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 98.04 in D 21.66 in
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
Unavailable|$1,665
H 51.19 in W 49.22 in D 18.12 in
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
$4,580
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
Unavailable|$2,676
H 52.37 in W 50.4 in D 22.05 in
Restored Art Deco Wardrobe, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Maple, 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...
Wood, Lacquer, Maple
Cabinet Designed by Edmond J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Dallas, TX
A maple cabinet with brass inset handles. Designed by Edmond J. Spence.
Birdseye Maple
Charles Dudouyt - Cabinet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
An exceptional French Brutalist Art Deco vitrine cabinet from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak with striking architectural details. Discovered in Normandy, this piece reflects the cra...
Oak
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
This high-quality goldon oak Art Deco sideboard, circa 1930s. Featuring two cupboards, each with shelves. There are also three drawers to the middle.
Oak
Unavailable|$5,293
H 37.01 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
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
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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 Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - repolished
Wood
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 Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - good condition - cleaned - used renvation oil
Wood
1938s Art deco Cabinet in Walnut wood , Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned - repolished - good condition
Wood
Restored Art Deco Bar by Jindřich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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 Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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
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
Art Deco Bar by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930s
By 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 restored, lacquered, glossy finish...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Record Player Cabinet By J. Halabala For Supraphon, 1958
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
Record cabinet in walnut, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Supraphon in 1958. Contains a lot of shelves for gramophone records. The record player is placed behind th...
Wood, Walnut
Wall Unit Model H by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Wall unit model H by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody in original condition. Bookcase 120 x 124 x 43cm. Bar cabinet 180 x 124 x 43cm.
Wood
Sold
H 70.08 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
This Art Deco wardrobe was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia in the 1940's. It has two doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves.
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This dressing table was designed by famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala and manufactured around 1950s. The piece is in very good original condition. It features a big vertical mi...
Mirror, Wood