Prague, Prague
Details
- Dimensions
- 27.96ʺW × 35.83ʺD × 27.96ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Seat Height
- 15.75 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Brand
- UP Závody
- Designer
- Jindrich Halabala
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- Czechia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Velvet
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- In good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Wood is in original condition. The armchair has been … moreIn good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Wood is in original condition. The armchair has been recently reupholstered in black velvet fabric upholstery. less
- Description
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Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, armchair model ‘H-269’, wood, black velvet fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
One of the best-known … more Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, armchair model ‘H-269’, wood, black velvet fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
One of the best-known armchair models by the renowned Czech designer, the ‘H-269’ model designed for UP Závody features a fabulous look, which is mainly achieved by its iconic, beautifully curved armrests, which add a dynamic appeal to the design. This armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala is hence unequaled in its unique sculptural appearance and will most definitely add character to one’s interior and brighten up the space by adding a touch of style and elegance.
This model is undoubtedly an iconic piece of Czechoslovakian furniture design, a classic example of the modernistic designs popular during the period, and a piece that has become a sought-after collector’s item. Today, Halabala’s designs can be found in the permanent collections of institutions such as the Museum of Art in Olomouc and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. This model exemplifies why Halabala’s work is considered to be a connection between innovative Czech Cubism from 1910, Art Deco from the early 1920s, and European modern art after the Second World War.
Dimensions:
H 71 cm, W 71 cm, D 91 cm
H 27.95 in, W 27.95 in, D 35.83 in
Condition:
In good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Wood is in original condition. The armchair has been recently reupholstered in black velvet fabric upholstery.
About the creator:
Renowned Czech designer and educator Jindřich Halabala (1903-1978) was known above all for his distinctive style of furniture designs he created for UP závody in Brno between the 1920s and the 1950s, where he served as chief designer, a position that strongly helped him to fundamentally influence the appearance of inter-war and post-war Czech households. There, Halabala also met the company’s founder, renowned Czech architect Jan Vaňek (1891-1962).
Jindřich Halabala was born into the family of cabinetmaker Štěpán Halabala, whose work he learned in a family business in the late 1910s. During the 1930s, Jindřich Halabala developed the famous H series as well as a range of different wooden and tubular steel furniture models, mainly inspired by Dutch architect and designer Mart Stam (1899-1986) and Hungarian-German modernist architect and designer Marcel Breuer (1902-1981). These functionalist designs, which were produced in the manufacturer’s branch in the town of Hodonín, are today highly sought-after collectible items.
Focusing primarily on woodwork, first at the State Czechoslovak Vocational School for Wood Processing in the town of Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP závody in Brno, Halabala designed a wide selection of furniture highlighted mainly by great attention to detail and superb sculptural quality, making them hence unequal in their unique appearance. Halabala’s work exemplifies why it is widely considered to be a connection between innovative Czech Cubism from 1910, Art Deco from the early 1920s, and European modern art after the Second World War.
Today, his designs endure great popularity among international interior designers and private collectors and can also be found in the permanent collections of institutions such as the Museum of Art in Olomouc, the Moravská Gallery in Brno, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Arguably among Jindřich Halabala’s most renowned furniture models are the 'H-79' functionalist chair, the 'H-180' desk, the 'H-70' wooden lounge chair, as well as the instantly recognizable 'H-269' and 'H-275' lounge chairs, all of which have a historic significance and have over the years become great sought-after collector’s items. less
Prague, Prague
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