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.
Chrome Oak Bauhaus Trolley, Completely Restored, Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Early 20th century unique Czech Bauhaus trolley. Period: 1920-1929. Material: Oak and chrome-plated steel Source: Czech (Czechoslovakia) Maker: U...
Chrome
Antique chrome serving table, Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- original very good condition - construction of chrome tubes - 2 removable wooden trays freely seated in the construction - walnut veneer wood - only re-polished - original glass in...
Chrome
1970s Pair of Bedside Tables by UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Wood
Art Deco Coffee Round Dining Table Bauhaus, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This coffee, side table was designed by Thonet in the 1930s. The table features a tubular brass metal base and a Beechwood top with round faceted glass. In good Vintage condition. Di...
Brass
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
$1,738
H 66.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Restored Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Designed by Jindřich Halabala and made in 1940 by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia, this dressing table with mirror has a restored wooden frame with a satin varnish finish. The original m...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Bauhaus Art Deco Chrome Smoking Set, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - original condition - Glass ashtray - Polished.
Chrome
$453Sale Price|41% Off
H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Rare Spider Coffee Table by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
The unique style of this table is recognized all-over the world. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia in 1930s. The table design is appreciated for decades. ...
Oak, Walnut
$845 / set
H 23.23 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Set of Two Night Stands by Jindřich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1939s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- hand painted - cleaned
Wood
Bauhaus Round Table in Walnut by Robert Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Żory, PL
This round Bauhaus style table was designed by Robert Slezak and produced in the 1930s. The walnut top has been restored and is lacquered in a satin finish. The chrome-plated frame i...
Steel, Chrome
$373Sale Price|40% Off
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Bamboo Serving Trolley, 1940s, Art Deco, Midcentury Bar
Located in Hamburg, DE
A charming serving trolley from the 1940s. The trolley comes on wheels and is made of bamboo and rattan. Its geometric, linear design is reminiscent of Art Deco furniture design from...
Bamboo, Rattan
Chrome Bauhaus Art Deco Smoking Table, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Perfect original condition - Glass ashtray with minor damages - Polished.
Chrome
$1,938 / set
H 24.41 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
stunning set Bauhaus crescent tables. 1930s attrib Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique set of crescent tables. Chrome tube frame .comes with a thick solid wooden top. Mat Black color. Respray . Simple but great design . Original tables from the 1930s . the Ch...
Chrome
Antique chrome serving table, Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- original very good condition - construction of chrome tubes - 2 removable wooden trays freely seated in the construction - walnut veneer wood - only re-polished - original glass in...
Chrome