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About the Item
Time has not dulled the sharp silhouette of this striking pair of Midcentury Modern armchairs. Made in Czechia in the 1960s, attributed to Jaroslav Smidek who designed for many prominent Czech furniture makers of the mid-20th Century, the design combines the cushioned comfort of a gently reclined seat with the keen lines of an angular wooden frame. The mahogany finish of the wood and the grey linen of the upholstery create a subdued color palette, while a subtle patina reveals glimpses of the warm wood beneath the cool exterior. Perennially stylish, this vintage pair would be equally at home in spaces grand or intimate.
- Creator:Jaroslav Smidek (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 24.8 in (63 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:High Point, NC
- Reference Number:Seller: 240891stDibs: LU5280232070432
Jaroslav Smidek
The son of a furniture dealer and upholsterer, Jaroslav Smidek, like Jan Vanek and Jindrich Halabala, was born into the trade. Growing up, he helped out in the family workshop, where he learned his father’s craft.
Although he trained as an architect, Smidek quickly turned to industrial design, developing Montisektor furnishings, a line of pieces that could be assembled at home from prefabricated parts, in 1956 for VNP — a significant advance in Czech furniture production.
But it is his seating, such as the chairs he created for Jitona in the 1960s, that is most in demand. While his chairs carry a Scandinavian touch, there is no mistaking the gentle elegance of their uniquely Eastern European aesthetic.
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