With its curvilinear silhouette, ample cushioning and cantilevered frame, the H269 chair is among the most beloved designs to come out of Czechoslovakia. Jindrich Halabala (1903–78) created the chair in the 1930s while working as head designer for the prominent state-owned manufacturing studio United Arts and Crafts Manufacture (known as UP).
Constructed from bentwood, which sees wood soaked or steamed with water so that it becomes malleable enough to bend into elegant forms, the H269’s instantly recognizable exaggerated arms give way to a graceful curve that extends straight down to the cantilevered foundation.
Halabala helped introduce a new age of industrial furniture design and mass production while at UP, driven by a focus on creating affordable, innovative furniture that was highly functional as well as widely available. More specifically, he helped revolutionize the modular furniture trend, using simple shapes like the “H” and “E” chairs to standardize the idea of straightforward design.
Halabala remained at UP from the 1930s through the mid-’40s and worked mostly in the modernist and Art Deco modes to design chairs, sideboards, tables, sofas and floor lamps. To create these pieces, he often used tubular steel or bentwood, as with the H269. Like many of his European contemporaries, Halabala’s work can be found in revered museums. And every year, a student competition sponsored by Mendel University in Brno and the Technical University in Zvolen presents awards to aspiring furniture design students in his name.
Vintage H269 armchairs manufactured by Thonet can be found on the secondary market, while Modernista in the Czech Republic currently produces new editions of this design.
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Black Velvet Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model ‘H-269’ armchairs, wood, black velvet fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Pair of armchairs, model ‘H-269’, designed by J...
Fabric, Wood
$1,480 / item
Walnut Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs designed by Jindrich Halabala with a walnut backrest.
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The wooden elements have been professionally restored. ...
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...
Beech, Bentwood
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...
Beech, Bentwood
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. One of the best-known lounge chair models by the renowned Cz...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$5,989 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...
Beech, Bentwood
$989 / item
Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for UP-Zavody in Brno, with a walnut backrest. Chairs are fully restored with a new upholstery. Another fabric on request pos...
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
Customized Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Gray Fabric
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
Fabric, Wood
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...
Velvet, Beech
H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia in 1920s. The chair is H-269 model. This model has a very dynamic and abundant appearance. Beautifully cur...
Velvet, Oak
$1,485 / item
Walnut Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs designed by Jindrich Halabala with a walnut backrest.
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Bespoke H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different am...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood
Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
Fabric, Wood
Set of H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala white and blue stripes
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Jindrich Halabala chairs. Design from the 1930s, manufactured around the 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Customized H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1945. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different am...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Czech Republic 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of iconic Jindrich Halabala H - 269 chairs, produced by Up Závody in the 1930's. Featuring stain beechwood frames with striking black an...
Beech
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$8,812 / set
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone
Beech
Halabala Model H-269 Armchair, c.1930s in Icelandic Sheep Wool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Halabala Model H-269 Armchair, c.1930s A rare example of Jindřich Halabala’s iconic Model H-269 armchair, crafted in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This piece has been professiona...
Beech
Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The armchair will be restored with a new spring core and up...
Fabric, Beech
$16,449 / set
Set di 2 Poltrone H269, Jindrich Halabala, 1960
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Poltrone H269 di Jindřich Halabala sono capolavori iconici del design modernista europeo, originarie degli anni ’30 e ’40. Progettate dal celebre designer ceco Jindřich Halabala, ...
Textile, Wood
Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The armchair will be restored with a new spring core. The cover is a wonderful thick...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Restored Armchairs, H-269, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 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...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Mahogany, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Czech pair of sculptural lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, designed by Jindrich Halabala in good condition. The seat ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Bespoke Armchairs By J. Halabala, Cream Leather Upholstery, Glossy Wood Finish
By Jindřich Halabala, GMD Berlin, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco - Streamline armchair model H 269, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa 1940. This original Halabala Armchair pair, were skillfully resto...
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
$5,097Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Ebonized Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Czech set of four black Art Deco dining room chairs made of hand crafted ebonized Wood designed Jindrich Halabala, in good condition. The side chairs are standing on four l...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
$798 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco H-214 Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for Up Závody, 1950, Set of 4
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four walnut dining chairs, mod. H-214, designed by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody. Manufactured in the 1950s in Czechoslovakia.
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...
Beech, Bentwood
$3,583 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 33.08 in
Restored Art Deco Pair of Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Walnut With these...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
$4,759
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - new upholstery - good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$8,107 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...
Beech, Bentwood
$3,007Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$4,770 / set
H 26.78 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Jindřich Halabala – Art Deco Armchairs, Pair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring iconic Czech bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and elegant matched pair from the 1940s. This rare ...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The design showcases Halabala’s signature bent beechwood ar...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$10,457 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 35.44 in
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Beech, Bentwood
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Brown Tibetan Wool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, customizable lounge chair model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan wool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair with brown Tibetan lamb’s wool upholstery. ...
Wool, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs model 'H269', in beech and sheepskin, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs with white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chairs have ...
Wool, Beech
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Mongolian sheepskin, circa 1930s. The chair features Halabala’s iconic steam-bent beechwood frames with...
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H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Model H-269 Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala In Icelandic Sheep wool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Model H-269 Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala An exceptional and rare pair of original Model H-269 armchairs, designed by the legendary Czech modernist Jindřich Halabala and pr...
Wool, Beech
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H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Model H269 By Jindrich Halabala upholstered in Mongolian Sheepskin
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
H269 Lounge Chair in Long Hair Mongolian Sheepskin by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s Elegant and iconic H269 lounge chair designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s. This classic piece fe...
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala H269 Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair model 'H269', light brown stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair mongolian sheepskin in a beige honey color. Czech Republic, 1930s. This chair has...
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H269', light brown stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair mongolian sheepskin in a beige honey color. Czech Republic, 1930s. This chair h...
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H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Restored H-269 Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody, 1930s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
This pair of model 269 armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s and has been fully restored. The bentwood frames are finished with a smooth satin lacquer that highlig...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H269 Halabala Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of Halabala H269s. This is a rarer model of the Art Deco period Halabala lounge chairs. The oak has a beautiful dark tone and the seats are freshly reupholstered in ...
Velvet, Oak
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H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, Made by THONET, 1930s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in mixed brown Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H269', dark stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair mongolian sheepskin in a mixed brown color. Czech Republic, 1930s. This chairs have a...
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', dark stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair mongolian sheepskin in a beige honey color. Czech Republic, 1930s. This chair has a ver...
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