About Tschechisches Wohndesign
Tschechisches Wohndesign was launched in Vienna in 2011 and has developed into an internationally renowned gallery for fine designer furniture, lamps, and everyday accessories from former Czechoslovakia. The founders Radka Prutka and Thomas Schilke present a beautiful and eclectic selection of pieces including old gym equipment and industrial furniture.
Established in 20111stDibs seller since 2015
Featured Pieces
Pair of Monumental Hand Carved Oceanic Tribal Paddles
Located in Wien, AT
Impressive pair of monumental hand carved wooden paddles featuring finely executed geometric and wave like motifs across the entire surface. The elongated proportions, sculptural silhouettes and richly aged dark patina give the pieces a strong architectural presence.
Both paddles show clear signs of age and use, including surface wear and handling marks consistent with their original functional purpose. Each paddle displays a distinct carved pattern, creating a beautiful visual dialogue between the two objects.
Likely inspired by ceremonial Oceanic or Polynesian paddles, these examples combine tribal craftsmanship with a highly decorative sculptural quality. Their strong minimalist form makes them particularly suitable as wall mounted objects...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Expressionist Papier-Mâché Theater Mask, Central Europe, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Expressive hand crafted paper-mâché mask with striking modernist and tribal inspired features. Probably Central European and possibly connected to early expressionist theater, dance ...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Expressionist Masks
Materials
Paper
Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Large hand carved Asmat shield from Papua, New Guinea, featuring an expressive symmetrical composition with traditional scroll and ancestral motifs in nat...
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Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Impressive hand carved wooden shield by the Asmat people of Papua New Guinea, featuring bold symmetrical
motifs and traces of original white and dark pigment. The elongated form is crowned by a stylized ancestral figure, giving the piece a strong sculptural and ceremonial presence. Asmat shields...
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Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
North African Camel Saddle Stool, Mid-20th Century
Located in Wien, AT
A charming and highly decorative camel saddle stool handcrafted in North Africa, combining carved hardwood, brass capped uprights and a padded leather seat embossed with Egyptian-ins...
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Mid-20th Century North African Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Huge Batak Rice Container with Original Lid, Indonesia, 19th Century
Located in Wien, AT
A large and highly sculptural Indonesian tribal storage vessel, hand-carved from a single tree trunk and retaining its original fitted wooden lid. According to an old collection insc...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Traditional North African Camel Saddle, Mid-20th Century
Located in Wien, AT
Traditional North African camel saddle handcrafted in stitched and hand-dyed leather with distinctive geometric black decoration and braided leather edging. The sculptural form with...
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Vintage 1950s North African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
Czech Brutalist / Atelier Metal Work, 1970s - 80s.
Located in Wien, AT
Expressive handcrafted copper wall sculpture featuring a stylized horned figure with a rich naturally aged surface and verdigris patina. Constructed from hand-hammered and assembled ...
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Vintage 1970s Czech Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
19th Century Primitive Himalayan Apothecary/Travel Chest
Located in Wien, AT
A beautifully primitive Himalayan apothecary or travel chest, handcrafted from solid wood and featuring six small drawers with an additional full-width
upper compartment. The piece d...
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Industrial Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful Theo Ruth ''Congo'' lounge chair for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s. This iconic design takes inspiration from traditional African tribal chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cherry
Rare Boucle Easy Chair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Boucle armchair by Jan Vanek for Krasna Jizba from the 1950s, manufactured in former Czechoslovakia. This chair comes with an adjustable backrest. It is made of oak with hemp st...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Hemp, Oak, Coconut
Midcentury Cabinet Case, 1960s by Jiri Jiroutek - restored to order
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Wien, AT
A refined Czech mid-century wardrobe designed by Jiri Jiroutek, dating from the 1960s, restored to order.
The cabinet features a distinctive two-tone front, combining a soft neutral ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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