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Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Upholstery, CZ 1930s
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Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery, Czech Republic, 1930s
Designed in the 1930s by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Vaněk, this mid-century modern easy chair is a striking example of early European functionalist design. Vaněk, a pivotal figure in Czechoslovak modernism, brought together architectural rigor and understated elegance—both evident in this refined and sculptural piece.
The chair features a solid oak frame with gently curved armrests and tapered legs that give it a graceful, architectural presence. The rich, dark-stained wood pairs beautifully with the vivid red upholstery, making this piece both visually bold and timelessly modern.
Upholstered in a textured red fabric, the seat and backrest are generously padded to ensure exceptional comfort. The low, reclining posture and ergonomic form offer ideal support, making this chair perfect for a lounge, reading nook, or thoughtfully designed living space.
Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm (27.95 in)
Width: 62 cm (24.41 in)
Depth: 80 cm (31.50 in)
Seat Height: 40 cm (15.75 in)
In good vintage condition, this chair displays light wear consistent with age and use, including minor surface marks and faint upholstery wear. There are no structural issues. Its overall integrity remains excellent, and the gentle patina adds authenticity and charm.
Made in the Czech Republic, this rare Jan Vaněk easy chair captures the spirit of early 20th-century modernism with clarity and style. A beautiful and collectible piece for discerning interiors, it blends comfort, character, and historical significance with enduring mid-century appeal.
- Creator:Jan Vanek (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Almelo, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 71781stDibs: LU3696345993202
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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