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.
Find a collection of vintage Jan Vanek furniture today on 1stDibs.
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. New u...
Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak
Brown Mid Century Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Designed by Jan Vaněk
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia Architect: Jan Vanek Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech.
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco armchair. Product number : H-269. United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala. Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. Ne...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Restored Art Deco Adjustable Armchair, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech. 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic reclining armchair is one of the famous designs by architect Jindřich Halabala for the renowned UP závody. Dating back to 1930s Czechoslovakia, it represents the pinnacle...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Koželka and Kropáček, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This armchair is a true icon of Czechoslovak furniture design and a masterpiece of the Art Deco style from the 1930s. This legendary design was conceived by the acclaimed architects ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Bent Beechwood Armchair, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Beechwood Two pieces in stock Good Original condition
Wood, Beech
Art-Deco Adjustable Armchair, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Restored, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric, metal Complete restored Very comfortable The yellow upholstery is in original condition (See photo) Good Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s. Original good condition.
Beech
Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s. Original good condition.
Beech
Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, Austria
1930s bentwood armchair designed by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody. The frame is made up of steamed beechwood that has been formed into curved elements. After it's assembly it was stained b...
Beech
Art Deco Adjustable Armchair Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1935
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made beechwood, fabric - Wooden parts has been refurbished - Eight positions - Very good condition.
Fabric, Beech
