Czech Seating

- 1930s - maker unknown - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - polished, cleaned - new but old very authetntic fabric jr

Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus, circa 1900/1920's. The chair is in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing o...

Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring elegant curved bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and refined matched pair from 1940s Czechoslovakia...

Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there have been a few small repairs in the caning of all chairs and one chair seat has been replaced completely. It has been replaced with sheet cane and not individually woven. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. Much like a fine wine or the Mona Lisa, some things just get better with age… That’s just a fact! Including these iconic vintage black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time!! This Josef Hoffman 811 chair was originally designed in 1925 but remains a current and fabulous design that is highly sought after today. This set of 4 is comprised of beautiful black painted bentwood frames bearing slender rounded arms, slightly flared legs, and marvelous natural cane seats AND backs!! SPECTACULAR!!! Can’t you just SEE these beauties surrounding your kitchen table, breakfast nook, game table, or simply used as extra seating in the family room? We certainly can! Just the right touch of Bauhaus magnificence to any room and they’re sure to complement your home with their classic, historical excellence, whatever your style whether its Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, or Modern!! Josef Hoffman was one of Austria's most important architects and designers and was central to the development of art and design in Vienna. He grew up with three sisters and was nicknamed Pepo. His father was the town mayor and a successful businessman. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a radical anti-historicist movement, and together with Koloman Moser created the Wiener Werkstatte cooperative workshop. A highly individualistic architect and designer, Hoffmann's work combined the simplicity of craft production with a refined aesthetic ornament. Between 1901 and 1905, he designed four villas in Vienna and a sanatorium in Brussels that was called “Stoclet House”, for which he developed a “cubistic” language of form, with an emphasis on straight, unadorned lines. In 1905, he established the Kunstschau with painter Gustav Klimt and, two years later, founded the Deutscher Werkbund. Hoffmann worked well into his 80s, continuing to use the geometric motifs that influenced the art deco style of the 1920s. In 1928 his work appeared in the Art in Industry exhibition held at Macy’s in New York City, where it exerted a strong influence on American designer Donald Deskey. Hoffmann is one of the seminal figures in the modern decorative arts movement of the first half of the 20th century. Stendig was totally the brainchild and passion of Charles W. Stendig. You cannot write or talk about Stendig without explaining Charles. He was a pioneer of import goods in the mid-century. After serving in WWII as a paratrooper, he studied business with emphasis on international trade at NYU and City College of New York. Afterward first working for Raymor, another pioneering distribution company, for about two years, departing to start his own business: Stendig. He opened his first showroom in 1956 in midtown Manhattan. He is credited for sparking America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of Thonet, Asko, and De Sede; and from iconic designers including Le Corbusier, Josef Hoffmann, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Marcel Breuer, Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni to name just a few. By the late 1960’s, Stendig had showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business was a challenge and when an offer was made by Burlington Industries to purchase, Charles agreed. He stayed on till 1976 to oversee and then retired. I have searched the internet to no avail to find out if a Stendig division is still in operation. But I can only find the Stendig Calendar, the only calendar in MoMA’s collection, which was designed for Stendig by Mossimo Vignelli, still offered. But I am having a hard time deciding who is creating and offering it. I do know Burlington Industries was bankrupt by 2001, purchased in 2003, merged with Cone Mills in 2004 and subsequently into ITG or International Textile Group. But the Stendig name reins as an icon of high style mid-century offerings. Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. We are in love with this iconic set of 4 Prague 811 chairs...

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Iceland curly sheepskin, circa 1930s. The chair features Halabala’s iconic steam-bent beechwood frames w...

Lounge chair, fabric, beech, steel, lacquered laminated wood, Czech Republic, 1950s This chair embodies many of the defining characteristics of 1950s modern furniture design, partic...

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Iceland curly sheepskin, circa 1930s. The chairs feature Halabala’s iconic steam-bent beechwood frames ...

An iconic 1940s Halabala lounge chair, newly upholstered in rich Dutch sheepskin, combining sculptural bentwood craftsmanship with deep, luxurious texture. A rare opportunity to source a larger matching group—ideal for high-end residential or hospitality projects. DESCRIPTION This exceptional lounge chair, designed by Jindřich Halabala in 1940s Czechoslovakia, is a refined example of early European modernist design, distinguished by its sculptural form and elegant proportions. The frame is executed in beautifully bent beechwood, showcasing the mastery of traditional curved wood construction. The continuous armrests sweep seamlessly into the legs, creating a fluid, architectural silhouette that places the design in dialogue with Scandinavian and Viennese modernist traditions. The wood has developed a rich, warm patina over time, enhancing the authenticity and vintage character of the piece. The chair has been newly reupholstered in premium Dutch sheepskin in a deep, natural brown tone. This material offers a dense, soft texture and a rich visual depth, adding warmth and contrast to the bentwood frame. The darker palette gives the chair a more grounded and sophisticated presence, particularly suited to refined interiors. Each sheepskin is unique, with natural variations in tone and structure. With its generous proportions and inviting form, this chair serves both as a statement piece and as highly comfortable seating, ideal for high-end residential interiors, boutique hospitality environments, or curated architectural projects. The price includes the Dutch sheepskin upholstery and professional reupholstery. PROJECT / AVAILABILITY A total of 24 chairs are available, priced individually. A rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive group—perfect for large-scale residential, hospitality, or architectural projects where consistency and visual impact are essential. DIMENSIONS Height: 68 cm / 26.8 in Width: 90 cm / 35.4 in Depth: 90 cm / 35.4 in Seat height: 45 cm / 17.7 in CONDITION Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in premium Dutch sheepskin. Bentwood frame shows minor age-appropriate wear and retains a beautiful warm patina. MATERIALS Beechwood (bentwood), Dutch sheepskin PLACE OF ORIGIN Czechoslovakia PERIOD 1940s STYLE Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Organic Modern SHIPPING & TRANSPORT We offer worldwide shipping with professional packing and custom-made wooden crates (ISPM-15 certified) to ensure safe international transport. Each chair is carefully packed and protected for long-distance shipping. Bulk and container shipping options are available for larger quantities. Shipping quotes available upon request. Halabala chair, sheepskin lounge chair, Czech modernism, Art Deco armchair, bentwood lounge chair, brown sheepskin chair...

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...

Mid-Century Modern Czech Bentwood Lounge Chair by Kozelka & Kropacek in Texel Sheepskin, 1940s (12 +Available) A rare opportunity to acquire a large collection of iconic Czech ...

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...

This set of eight vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The chairs have been completely restored, stained to chocolate brown color to even ...

Art Deco chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala with the catalog no. H214. There are 14-20 pcs. Available but not restored. The Pictures Shows the last ones which were a...

Walnut wood with walnut veneer glossy finish, upholstered with gray/creme bouclé. Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in Czechoslovakia. The final upholstery can be cust...

This refined pair of Art Deco stools was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The stools combine solid beech wood construction with round upholstered seats, resulting in a ba...

- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm

An authentic industrial workshop chair manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. Constructed from solid iron with a beautifully worn pine seat and backrest, this piece feature...

Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This pair of armchairs is a true icon of interwar interior design and one of the most sought-after models of the Art Deco style from the 193...

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in black Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...

Bar stools with walnut backrest and walnut legs. Upholsterd seat.

This early 20th-century stool is a refined example of Czechoslovak Art Deco design, bearing the signature of Jindřich Halabala and UP Závody. The solid beechwood construction ensures...

An exceptional and highly sculptural pair of Art Deco lounge chairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1940s in former Czechoslovakia. These iconic chairs are among the most recog...

Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...

Exceptional organic modern lounge chair from 1940s Czechoslovakia, featuring a beautifully aged dark patinated bentwood beech frame and newly upholstered in luxurious Tibetan lambswo...

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...

Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small...

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, birch, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movem...

This iconic sofa from the 1930s is an exceptional example of Bauhaus design, crafted in Czechoslovakia by the renowned manufacturer Vichr & Co. The frame is made of tubular chrom...

Timeless Pair of Jindřich Halabala Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin Lounge Chairs A masterful expression of Czech modernism, this pair of lounge chairs by celebrated designer Jindřich H...

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with leather imitated fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on r...

This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...

Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...

Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka & Kropáček in Long-Haired Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s This pair of bentwood lounge chairs by Czech designers Karel Kozelka and Antonín Kro...

Exceptional set of five bentwood armchairs design attributed to Josef Frank, marked Made in Czechoslovakia. The chairs are constructed of steam bent wood, probably beech, and nylon, circa 1970's. A Mid 20th C version of the early 20th C Frank...

Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s Elegant 1930s Bauhaus cantilever armchair attributed to Thonet, featuring a polished tubular steel frame, n...

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...

1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Bentwood Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin – Mid-Century Czech icons, fully reupholstered in ultra-soft, long-lasting Dutch Texel sheepskin with dark brown patina...

A beautifully restored mid-century armchair, originally designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and produced by TON in 1960s Czechoslovakia. The piece has been newly upholstered in a rich, dark ...

Iconic elegant H-363 sofa designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody in 1930s. Could be converted to a day bed with storage space. The sofa was upholstered about 10 years ago. The f...

Elegant pair of upholstered club armchairs featuring sculptural bentwood armrests and decorative floral-pattern upholstery. The dark stained wooden frame creates a refined contrast w...

Art Deco Walnut Sofa with Pull-Out Daybed Function, Prague, 1930s Elegant Art Deco sofa from Prague, 1930s, crafted in richly figured walnut and...

- very iconic sofa - adjustable - confortable - rare colored

Vintage industrial height adjustable swivel chair from 1950s. An old tractor seat mounted on an iron construction. Dimensions of the seat: 45 x 32 cm. Seat height: min. 59- max. 65 c...

Elegant Art Deco stool produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This refined vintage seating piece features a solid beech wood structure accented with rich walnut veneer and a ne...

JIndrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs from the 1930s, Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs originate from Czechia and date back to around 1930. The...

- Made in Czechoslovakia - the chairs are stackable - material used : beech bentwood and plywood - height of seat 45 cm.

1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Ivory Texel Sheepskin & Middle-Brown Patinated Frame Mid-century elegance meets natural luxury — Kozelka & Kropacek armchairs reimagined in sof...

An authentic Mid-Century Modern wingback lounge armchair produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chair features a distinctive high-back silhouette with sculptural winged hea...

Iconic armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia in 1920s. The chair is H-269 model. This model has a very dynamic and abundant appearance. Beautifully cur...

A sculptural pair of oak lounge chairs in the Czech Art Deco and Functionalist tradition, with dramatically arched bentwood arms and freshly reupholstered removable cushions in cream...

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...

Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Product number H-269. United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala. Completely restored, surface made by high gloss piano lacquer...

Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small...

Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...

- Newly Upholstered In quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric named SPIRAL. - Wooden parts have been refurbished.

JIndrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs from the 1930s, Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs originate from Czechia and date back to around 1930. The...

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...

Great vintage find with a lot of history. This school chair was mass produced for schoold in Czechoslovakia in 1960y and has been in use until 90s. The construction is made of bent s...

-Good original condition -Revolving -Very comfortable.