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.
Restored Bauhaus Trolley, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Oak, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant and highly functional serving trolley in the spirit of Bauhaus functionalism dates from the 1930s in Czechoslovakia and bears the unmistakable signature of prominent des...
Chrome, Steel
$1,725
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 Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
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
$446Sale 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 Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
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
$2,900 / set
H 70 in W 34 in D 16 in
1930s Bauhaus Dressing Table Mirror & Stool /green lacquer by R.Slezák, Czech
By Slezak Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930s Bauhaus Dressing Table Mirror & Stool in it's original two-tone green lacquer finish..Designed by R.Slezák, Czech..Classic modernist design,, Hand delivery avail to N...
Chrome
Bar serving Trolley by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Serving Bar, or Bar trolley in wood veneer RED goatskin , From Aldo Tura early 1960. Made in Italy. with two flaps of 20 cm each, making a total of 80 cm when they are all open ...
Brass
$1,491Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 17.52 in D 28.75 in
Bauhaus Table with Bakelite Tabletop, from the 1930s, Czech Republic
Located in Vienna, Austria
Made in the 1930s, this table is composed of a steel tube base that has been chrome-plated, the top is made of wood with a bakelite laminate surface. The bakelite is in very good co...
Steel
Art deco serving trolley by no.1157 by Thonet Debrecen 1930
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco serving trolley no.1157 by Thonet Debrecen 1930 professionally stained and repolished.
Beech, Bentwood
Victorian Oak Carved Serving Cabinet, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Exceptional Renaissance oak tea trolley cabinet featuring richly carved decoration, a glass inset top, side storage compartments, and an elegant wheeled base. Crafted in solid oak, ...
Bronze
Bauhaus Chrome Flower Side Table / Stand/ Étagère by J.Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Published in books and catalogues - Catalogue number H- 54 - Metal parts renovated - Chrome polished, bears signs of age - Around 1930s, Cze...
Chrome, Metal
Art Deco Two-Tier Side Table Jindrich Halabala Up Zavody
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Miami, FL
Rare original Art Deco two-tier blonde occasional table attributed to Jindrich Halabala for Spojene Up Závody. The vintage end table features a two-tiered design with rounded edges. ...
Wood
Bauhaus Table by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Softwood covered with walnut veneer with drawer designed by Jindrich Halabala in the late 1930s for UP Zavody.
Walnut, Softwood
$579
H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Coffee Table 'Spider' Model H259 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody Brno, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Well-known coffee table 'Spider', model H 259 designed by Jindrich Halabala in 1930s for UP Závody Brno. Coffee table is in original very good condition. Original stain color ash.
Wood
Functionalist Folding Trolley by Thonet
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Functionalist folding trolley by Thonet Mundus professionally stained and repolished.
Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
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 Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
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