The son of a furniture dealer and upholsterer, Jaroslav Smidek, like Jan Vanek and Jindrich Halabala, was born into the trade. Growing up, he helped out in the family workshop, where he learned his father’s craft.
Although he trained as an architect, Smidek quickly turned to industrial design, developing Montisektor furnishings, a line of pieces that could be assembled at home from prefabricated parts, in 1956 for VNP — a significant advance in Czech furniture production.
But it is his seating, such as the chairs he created for Jitona in the 1960s, that is most in demand. While his chairs carry a Scandinavian touch, there is no mistaking the gentle elegance of their uniquely Eastern European aesthetic.
Find vintage Jaroslav Smidek furniture today on 1stDibs.
Pair of Salmon Midcentury Armchairs, Made by Tatra Pravenec, 1950s Czechia
By Tatra
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, midcentury Czechoslovakia Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1950-1959.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, by Jitona Soběslav, Beech, Czech. 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Mid-Century armchairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the 1960s and was manufactured by the renowned company Jitona Soběslav. The armchairs feature a stable beech...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of restored Czech Midcentury Armchairs, Tatra Pravenec, 1950s
By Tatra
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, midcentury Czechoslovakia Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1950-1959.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Chairs Designed by Antonin Suman, 1950s, Czechia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech Mid-Century Modern designer Antonín Šuman. Period: 1950-1959 Source: Czechia Materials: Beech, Walnut, Fabric. Very well-preserved condition. Revived varnish. Cleaned upholstery. Sold as a set. This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior...
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, by Miroslav Navrátil, Czech, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The new upholstery is high quality backhausen fabric, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight According to the original process, our profes...
Metal
Pair of Original Mid-Century Armchairs, by Jan Vaněk, Ash, Czech, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. Designed by renowned Czech interior arch...
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Upholstery, Lacquer
Pair of Red Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchairs have been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery material has been used - red upholstery...
Textile, Beech
Midcentury Pair of Red Velvet Dante Armchairs, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-q...
Textile, Beech
Pair of Red Midcentury Lounge Chairs Model “2468” Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) Pair of lounge chairs model “2468” Manufactured by Laukaan Puu Finland, 1959 Black lacquered wood and red woolen upholstery Measurements: 70 c...
Wool, Wood
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Red Wool and Ash Armrest ca. 1970
By Kn. A. Risager, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare Danish pair of lounge or armchairs and while we are not sure of the designer and the maker they do seem to exhibit some of the same style seen by Kn. A. Risager and ...
Wool, Ash
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs Model 366, designed by Józef Chierowski, 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a classic pair of model 366 armchairs designed by Józef Chierowski, one of the most recognizable and enduring icons of Polish mid-century modern design....
Fabric, Beech
Red Fabric Bentwood Armchairs Pair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of armchairs features curved bentwood frames and supportive armrests. Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1970s. Crafted with natural bentwood frames and upholstered in vibrant red ...
Beech
