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Art Deco Czechoslovak Armchair Attributed To Jindřich Halabala
$2,292.22
£1,703.49
€1,950
CA$3,147.79
A$3,543.39
CHF 1,874.87
MX$43,951.46
NOK 23,162.55
SEK 22,152.93
DKK 14,838.93
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Iconic Czechoslovak armchair, commonly known as the Banana Chair, featuring a solid and sturdy frame crafted from high-quality steam-bent walnut wood. The design is clean and balanced, with beautifully sculpted armrests that lend the piece a sense of understated elegance and rare refinement. Produced between 1935 and 1938 in Brno (Czechoslovakia), this armchair can be confidently attributed to the design of Jindřich Halabala, based on comparisons with period catalogs and publications. The piece has undergone an extensive and costly professional restoration: it was completely disassembled, the wooden armrests were refinished, and the entire upholstery was redone using a high-quality, durable red velvet, applied with traditional, handcrafted techniques. Jindřich Halabala (1903–1978) trained as a cabinetmaker in his father’s workshop. In 1920, he enrolled at the State School of Woodworking in Valašské Meziříčí and completed his practical training at the United Arts and Crafts Manufacture in Brno, where he later became the chief designer until 1946. Throughout the 1930s, Halabala significantly influenced the development of industrial furniture production in Czechoslovakia, paving the way for a modern approach to interior design. During the interwar period and post-WWII years, he created furnishings that found their way into homes throughout Czechoslovakia and across Europe. David Kmínek, head of the furniture department, once said of him: “There is a fusion of styles in his work—with influences of Functionalism and Art Deco—and Halabala blended them in a way that you can feel both tendencies in his furniture. It’s not pure Functionalism like in Germany, or pure Art Deco like in France or Belgium, and it’s also different from what you see in Vienna, where pieces tend to be more decorative. He brought all of these trends together and created his own distinctive line of furniture that looks very modern”. Among the stylistic influences—such as Czech Cubism and Art Deco—Halabala was also strongly inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic, which sought to combine the beauty of fine arts with everyday functionality. Over the course of his career, Halabala developed numerous innovative seating designs, as well as two major series of modular furniture and modern steel-tube pieces. His work from the interwar and early postwar periods is now considered of exceptional quality. Thanks to their simple yet modern design, many of his creations remain highly sought after today. Halabala’s designs are part of the permanent collections of major institutions such as the Olomouc Museum of Art, the Moravian Gallery in Brno, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Today, the Czech Republic honors his legacy with an annual award for excellence in furniture and interior design. The armchair, fully restored, is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Width: 60 cm (23.6 in) Depth: 72 cm (28.3 in) Height: 82 cm (32.3 in) Seat height: 42 cm (16.5 in). We use professional packaging materials for all our shipments (wooden crates, polystyrene, etc.) to ensure maximum protection and safety during transport.
- Attributed to:Jindřich Halabala (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 28.35 in (72 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1935-1938
- Condition:Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The armchair, fully restored, is in excellent condition.
- Seller Location:Prato, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: 182161stDibs: LU4632245548372
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