Jan Vanek Seating
Czechoslovakian, 1891-1962
Elegance describes the designs of Jan Vanek.
Influenced by his family’s furniture company, Vandek studied woodworking. Following a stint in Germany, where he advanced his skills at established firms in Munich, Stuttgart and Heilbronn, he returned home to the former Czechoslovakia and took over the family business, which in 1920 became known as Spojené Uměleckoprůmyslové Závody, or UP Závody.
Vanek's early friendships and collaborations with architectural and design greats like Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Adolf Loos and others likely had much to do with his graceful style, best exemplified by his 1930s bentwood chairs, with the arabesque curves of their arms and legs conjoining to form open, dynamic loops.
True to Czech standards for uniformity, Vanek scarcely altered the design over decades of production, though he did gradually modernize his frames: His 1950s models are more angular, industrialized — and very definitely modern.
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Creator: Jan Vanek
Restored Art Deco Wingchair, by Jan Vaněk, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
The very comfortable and popular armchair was designed by the architect Jan Vaněk in the early period of his work.
The traditional spring upholstery is original, well-preserved and u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Jan Vaněk, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed by Jan Vaněk and produced by Krásná Jizba, Czech Republic, 1960s.
Seat height 13.5”.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek.
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process.
New u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak
Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs Red Upholstery Pair Duo Jan Vanek 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs pair duo with red upholstery designed by Jan Vanek (1891 - 1962, Czech Rep.) and produced by UP Závody.
An am...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Oak Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek easy chair in oak bentwood and canvas, Praque, the 1930s
Jan Vanek's easy chair in bentwood and canvas was designed in the 1930s in Prague. Vanek, a Czech architect and co...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Canvas, Bentwood
Pair of 1970s Jan Vaněk Oak Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two designer Armchairs by famous Jan Vaněk. Good original condition. New straps.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid - Century Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Wien, AT
This beautiful armchair made of beech bentwood by Jan Vanek is one of his rarer models.
Ideal wellness and relaxation chair.
The armchair has been completely restored. We have anothe...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Czech Midcentury Brown Beech Sofa by Jan Vanek, New Upholstery, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Midcentury beech sofa
Material: Beech
Completely restored. New upholstery,
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery
1960s Jan Vanek Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished ¨
- sturdy and stable
- height of seat 32 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Bentwood
1960s armchair by Jan Vanek for Uluv
By Jan Vanek
Located in Poznań, PL
1960s armchair designed by a great czechoslovakian architect Jan Vaňek for ULUV.
Striking oak wood frame. Seating recreated and covered with high quality olive synthetic wool.
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1960s Czech Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Jan Vanek Oak Armchairs for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in Praha, CZ
- New Fabric
- wooden parts have been refurbished
- Height of seat 45 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek
By Jan Vanek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black bentwood armchair, with white woven original strap seats, designed by Jan Vanek in the 1930s. The armchairs were produced by UP Zavody Brno.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Bentwood
1930s Pair of Webbed Bentwood Armchairs by Jan Vanek
By Jan Vanek
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Pair of Webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek
1930s Pair of Webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek – made by Czech producer Up Zavody. Jan Vanek was one of the leading design...
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1930s Czech Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Original Oak Midcentury Armchair by Jan Vanek, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original Oak Midcentury Armchair by Jan Vanek. Very well preserved condition. Revived polish. Stable construction. Professionally cleaned upho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Sculptural lounge chair in oak and linen straps designed by Jan Vaneck in the 1940s. The gentle corners of the frame repeated in the armrests ma...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek easy chair in bentwood and canvas, Praque, the 1930s
Czech architect Jan Vanek designed the Bauhaus easy chair in the 1930s, a contempo...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Bentwood
Pair of Modernist Wooden Armchairs by Jan Vaněk, Original Upholstery, circa 1935
By Jan Vanek, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of modernist wooden reclining armchairs by Jan Vanek with original upholstery. The armchairs were manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa 1935.
Jan Vanek (1891–1962) was archit...
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1930s Czech Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Beechwood Armchairs by Jan Vaněk & Jaroslav Grunt, 1930´S
By Jan Vanek, Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These ART DECO bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Grunt in cooperation with Jan Vanek(ÚP Závody) / Czechoslovakia, 1920´s.
Made...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Bent Beechwood Armchair, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric,Beechwood
Two pieces in stock
Good Original condition
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Grey Mid-Century Oak Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1950s, Czechia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Grey midcentury oak armchair.
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material: Oak
Polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Mid Century Armchairs / Easy Chairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Jan Vanek, ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Lucenec, SK
The armchairs were designed in the 1950s by the Czech architect Ján Vanek for the ULUV (headquarters of Folk Art) in Czechoslovakia. The armchairs were in the inventory of Czechoslov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech
Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek curved easy chair in oak and woven canvas straps, Praque 1940s
Czech architect Jan Vanek designed the curved armchair in the 1940s, a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Oak
Pair of Bent Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric,Beechwood
Good Original condition
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1970s Jan Vaněk Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
- New cotton strips.
- Measure: height of seat 35 cm.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s, More Items Available
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic beech bentwood armchair by Jan Vanek. Very comfortable and eye-catching piece! Professionally restored: wood refurbished, new straps. 7 items available. Restoration time: 2 we...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Jan Vanek for Uluv Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek, Úľuv
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury floating lounge chairs were designed by Jan Vanek for Uluv Czechosloavkia in Slovenia circa 1960s. These chairs stand out for their floating design because the walnut fram...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Walnut
1940s, Jan Vanek Sculptural Oak Stool or Ottoman, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable.
- Good original condition with minor sign of use.
- Cleaning.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Longue Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s, More Items Available
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic beech bentwood armchair by Jan Vanek. Very comfortable and eye-catching piece! Professionally restored: wood refurbished, new straps. 7 items available.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Adjustable armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
White Mid Century Armchairs Made in Czechia '50s, by Jan Vanek, Fully Restored
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1950-1959.
Material: Oak
New upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Brown Mid Century Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Designed by Jan Vaněk
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Blue Mid Century Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk in the 1950s, Ash
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of midcentury armchairs.
Original preserved condition
Source: Czechia
Material: Ash
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Lounge Chair by Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- has some signs of use
- good condition.
Category
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ultra Rare Set of Film Inventory Armchairs by Jan Vanek, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique set of two armchairs custom made for Czech movie "Angel on the Mountains" marked as film inventory. This is part of Czech film history! Timeless de...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Armchairs / Easy Chairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By ULUV Krásná jizba, Jan Vanek
Located in Lucenec, SK
The armchairs were designed in the 1950s by the Czech architect Ján Vanek for the ULUV (headquarters of Folk Art) in Czechoslovakia. The armchairs were in the inventory of Czechoslov...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech
1960s Jan Vanek, Very Rare Relaxing Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The Chair is sturdy and stable
- Fabric upholstery with some signs of use and it is suitable to be reupholstered
- Hight of seat 36 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jan Vanek for UP Zavodny, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek for UP Zavodny, 1930s.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Bentwood
1930s Pair Of Bentwood Armchairs Jan Vanek, Up Zavody
By Jan Vanek
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s pair of bentwood armchairs Jan Vanek, Up Zavody
1930s pair of webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek, made by Czech producer Up Zavody. Jan Vanek was one of the leading design...
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1930s Czech Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Bentwood
20th Century Black Midcentury Beech Armchair, Jan Vaněk, Original, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech.
Original condition, well preserved.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Designed by Jan Vanek, 1930s
By Jan Vanek, ULUV Krásná jizba, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco, Bauhaus, functionalism
- Rare type
- Very comfortable.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, Austria
1930s bentwood armchair designed by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody. The frame is made up of steamed beechwood that has been formed into curved elements. After it's assembly it was stained b...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech
Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s.
Original good condition.
Category
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech
Bent Beechwood Armchairs Set, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two bent beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia circa 1930s.
Original good condition.
Category
1930s Czech Other Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech
20th Century Black Midcentury Beech Armchair, Jan Vaněk, Restored, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech.
New upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Upholstery
Completely Restored Czech Beech Midcentury Cheslong Sofa/Bed, Jan Vanek, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Sofa - Bed, midcentury
Source: Czechoslovakia
Period: 1950 - 1959
Material: Beech
Completely restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s.
Original good condition.
Category
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jan Vaněk, 1955
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of beechwood
- good original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vanek and A. Kropacek, Czech Rep., 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs designed by Jan Vanek (1891-1962) and produced by UP Zavodny.
The bentwood beech frame is in original vint...
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Blue and Grey Armchairs by Jan Vanek, 1935, Set of Two
By Jan Vanek
Located in Wien, AT
These two armchairs were designed by Jan Vanek in the 1930s. The hemp straps have been renewed and the wooden parts repainted. The cushions have a coconut fiber core wrapped with she...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Coconut
Art deco lounge chair by Jan Vaněk
By Jan Vanek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco lounge chair by Jan Vaněk in very good original condition with signs of use.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jan Vanek for UP Závody, Czech Republic 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of bentwood armchairs By Jan Vanek For UP Závody - Czech republic 1930s.
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1930s Czech Vintage Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Boucle Armchairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV, 1960s, Set of Two
By Jan Vanek
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of rare armchairs by Jan Vanek from the 1960s, manufactured in former Czechoslovakia. Newly varnished wooden parts, solid coconut fiber upholstery that complements the hemp stra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wool, Hemp, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Jan Vaněk for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jan Vanek
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of lounge chairs by Jan Vanek for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Seating
Materials
Wood
Jan Vanek seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Jan Vanek seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jan Vanek seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Jan Vanek were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by TON a.s., ULUV Krásná jizba, and Jiri Jiroutek. Prices for Jan Vanek seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,418 and can go as high as $5,229, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,989.