Thanks to design lovers’ enthusiasm for Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture, and the increasingly competitive market for pieces by more famous creators, 20th-century Czech designers are making their way back onto the international stage. Foremost among these talents is Jindřich Halabala.
Halabala was one of the leading designers of a particularly rich period in Czech furniture history, when pieces were defined by Bauhaus functionalism as well as Art Deco influences. He was a cabinetmaker’s son whose training was almost wholly focused on woodwork, first at a state-run vocational school for woodworking in Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP Závody in Brno, where he ultimately became chief designer.
Halabala's alluring bentwood H chairs, such as the H269 and H237, and stylized ottomans have become classics, while his 1930s and 1940s sofas, tables and storage cabinets, with their sweeping curves, stylized geometry and dark, richly grained wood, embody the best of Art Deco furniture design, a style that was brought to worldwide attention at an exhibition in Paris in 1925.
Halabala's work, which was manufactured by the likes of Thonet and UP Závody, is seen by some as the segue between early 1900s Czech Cubism and the modern style that dominated the mid-century years.
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Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno. Designed by Czech architect Jindrich Halabala. Material: Walnut, oak and chrome-plate...
Chrome
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by UP Závody, Walnut, Repolished, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This writing desk is an excellent example of 1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco, produced by the renowned UP Závody Rousínov. The furniture is constructed from high-quality, stable blockboa...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant writing desk, designed in the Art Deco style, comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. Made of blockboard veneered with oak and solid beech, it...
Brass
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 77 cm (30.3 in) Width: 148 cm (58.3 in) Depth: 75.5 cm (29.7 in) Leg space: Height: 61 cm (24 in) Width: 62 cm (24.4 in) Made by Slezak Factories, a unique...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala. Period: 1930-1939. Source: Czechia. Maker: UP Zavody. Material: oak, chrome-plated steel. Colour: black. Th...
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Hynek Gottwald, Oak, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the table: Height: 79,5 cm (31.3 in) Width: 140 cm (55.1 in) Depth: 80 cm (31.5 in) Leg space: Height: 74,5 cm (29.3 in) Width: 77 cm (30.3 in) This original desk ori...
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco desk from the 1940s, Poland. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco desk from circa 1940, Poland. This piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 80.5 cm / width 150 cm / depth 75 cm, ar...
Walnut
Small Art Deco desk, Poland, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Small Art Deco desk, Poland, circa 1920. Very good condition, professionally restored. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 75 cm, width 130 cm, depth 70 cm, leg recess: height 57.5 cm...
Walnut
Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model from UP Zavody and even then the most expensive desk from the entire production. Craftsmanship to perfection and a distinctive Caucasian walnut veneer make the H-178 a tot...
Chrome
elegant art deco desk in the style of Jacques Adnet circa 1930/1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
elegant art deco desk in the style of Jacques Adnet circa 1930/1940 the varnish needs to be redone
Brass
De Coene, large art deco desk circa 1930
By De Coene Frères
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Paul Dupré-Lafon, (1900-1971), bureau Art déco en placage de noyer et bronze doré. Circa 1935 Entièrement restauré. Vernis français
Brass
Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood
