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Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
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Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
A striking and iconic example of early European modernism, this easy chair by Jan Vaněk—an influential figure in Czechoslovakian design—beautifully captures the functional elegance of 1930s mid-century craftsmanship. Created in Prague, this piece is attributed to Vaněk’s pioneering work during the interwar period, where he merged progressive design ideals with exceptional material quality.
Crafted from solid oak, the chair showcases Vaněk’s mastery of proportion and structural clarity. The warm tone and visible grain of the oak frame offer a refined contrast to the woven cotton canvas seat and backrest, arranged in a crisp grid pattern. The slightly reclined posture and open, angular arms reflect Vaněk’s Bauhaus-inspired design language, emphasizing both comfort and aesthetic integrity.
The chair’s architectural frame is supported by splayed rear legs and a minimal use of hardware, highlighting its structural honesty. It’s both lightweight and robust—hallmarks of Vaněk’s approach to functionalist design. The natural materials and honest construction give this chair a timeless quality, making it an ideal piece for collectors of early modernist or Central European design.
This chair remains in excellent vintage condition, with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. The canvas webbing is tight and clean, and the oak frame is solid, retaining its original finish and patina.
Whether as a standalone accent or part of a curated interior, this Jan Vaněk easy chair is not only a piece of furniture but a rare artifact of design history.
Dimensions:
Height: 80 cm (31.5 in)
Width: 64 cm (25.2 in)
Depth: 80 cm (31.5 in)
Seat Height: 32 cm (12.6 in)
- Creator:Jan Vanek (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Almelo, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 71691stDibs: LU3696345853682
Jan Vanek
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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