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.
Find a collection of vintage Jindřich Halabala furniture today on 1stDibs.
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Lacquered Wood
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model H-180, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Spojené UP Závody, Brno, circa 1935.
Metal, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Sideboard, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This sideboard (secretary) is an exceptional example of post-war Czechoslovak design, combining the elegance of fading Art Deco with the emerging modern lines of the 1940s. It was de...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Mirror, Beech, Mahogany
Crab coffee table by arch. Jindřich Halabala for Tatra NP
By Jindřich Halabala, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Crab coffee table by arch. Jindřich Halabala for Tatra NP in very good original condition with signs of use.
Walnut
$1,867 / item
Side Table H259 by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Table by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody Brno still unrestored several pieces available delivery time 4-5 weeks
Beech, Nutwood
Art Deco J. Halabala Set 2 chairs table with sofa
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco Set from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Walnut
$1,399Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Art Deco or Bauhaus Pendant by Jindrich Halabala for UP zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Very good original condition - Designer: J.Halabala - Maker. UP zavody - Very rare model, published in catalogue.
Chrome
Jindřich Halabala Armchair with Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Armchair with Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia, 1930s This elegant armchair, designed by renowned Czech modernist Jindřich Halabala, is a striking example of 19...
Upholstery, Beech
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
Czech Walnut Spider Table by Jindřich Halabala, Mid-Century, 1960
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Czech walnut spider table by renowned designer Jindřich Halabala exemplifies his innovative approach to modernist furniture design. The table’s sculptural silhouette featu...
Walnut
Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Dressing table with mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody in very good original condition.
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Set of 2 Armchairs H 410 Halabala and Coffee Table for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- 2 pieces of armchairs and coffee table designed by Jindrich Halabala 1948 - production UP závody Czechoslovakia - all in very good condition - table size? height 65cm upper area...
Wood, Fabric
Art Deco Floor Lamp Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, chrome, glass, wood - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Design Flower Stand H-54 by Jindřich Halabala for Hynek Gottwald
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Midcentury design flower stand H-54 by Jindrich Halabala for Hynek Gottwald. Very good original condition with signs of suage and age. Litte trace of corosion.
Metal, Steel
$1,633Sale Price|20% Off
1930 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Swivel and height-adjustable metal chrome-plated construction - Wooden lacquered base and side table with black glass - Glass shade with milk glass - Measures: Total height 195c...
Chrome
Set of 4 Original Art Deco Chairs, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four early 20th-century chairs embodies the iconic Czechoslovak Art Deco design, associated with Jindřich Halabala and UP Závody. The construction features a combination ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
Floor Lamp Designed by Jindrich Halabala in Style Functionalism, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome floor lamp, designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s. Chromed steel in good condition with a nice patina. Wooden shelves (35 cm) and base (40cm). Completely new wiring.
Chrome
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Coffee Table /Mier, 1953
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, umakart - Good condition.
Wood
Original Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1920
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This armchair is an iconic representative of Czechoslovak interwar design, designed by one of the most prominent architects of the era, Jindřich Halabala, for the renowned UP Závody....
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$793Sale Price|20% Off
Coffee Table "Spider" Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Maker: UP Závody Brno - Made of beechwood, upper surface is veneered - Overall restored.
Beech
Extendable Dining Table by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1950
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Greding, DE
Extendable table on four conical legs with rounded corners. Max. Length: 170 cm. Restored and hand polished, label on the bottom.
Wood
Pair of Restored Art Deco Reclining Armchairs, by J. Halabala, Oak, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This piece is a perfect combination of historical elegance, quality craftsmanship, and practical functionality. It is an exceptional collectors item that will bring a touch of histor...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Small Bauhaus Chrome Round Table, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Type: H-109 Adjustable height: 60 - 74 cm (23.5 - 29 in) Original paint in perfect condition. Material: wood and chrome Completely restored. Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Desi...
Chrome, Steel
1960s Czech Black Patinated Spider Table By J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Czech black patinated spider table by J. Halabala is an iconic example of the designer’s sculptural approach to mid-century furniture. The table features four elegantly ar...
Wood
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Czech Black Patinated Spider Table By J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Czech “Spider” table by Jindřich Halabala captures the sculptural elegance and refined craftsmanship characteristic of his mid-century designs. The table features a distin...
Wood
Restored Art Deco Table, by Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Lacquer, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant round Art Deco table comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Halabala and was produced in UP Zavody. The table is m...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Small table Pavouk, Walnut veneer, High gloss lacquer, Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Artdeco table. Completely restored. Walnut veneer. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the whole world within 7 days. The price is the same as for ship t...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Halabala Designed Small Table Made by UP Závody in Czechia, 1930s, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored Art Deco coffee table. Period: 1930 - 1939 Material: Walnut Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: Up Zavody.
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. New electrification. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Walnut, Beec...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Double Suspension Chair, Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Introducing an exceptional tubular armchair in the Bauhaus style from the 1930s, distinguished by its innovative double-spring construction. This atypical model is attributed with hi...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the mid-20th century and was designed by the iconic Czech designer Jindřich Halabala for UP Zá...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. New electrification. Luxury design. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Materia...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Original ArtDeco Chairs, Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Czechia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original ArtDeco Beech Chairs by Jindrich Halabala. Maker: UP Zavody Designer: Jindrich Halabala Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Beech, Wal...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Small Brown Pavóuk Table, Designed by Halabala, 1940s, Made in Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco table. Completely restored. Walnut veneer.
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Art Deco "Pavouk" Table, by J, Halabala, UP Závody, Oak, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Table model H-259 - also known as "Spider" This elegant Art Deco table, model H-259, comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Ha...
Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Oak
$392Sale Price / set|20% Off
Dining Chairs H-40 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, Set of Two
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric. - Good, original condition. - Seat height 43 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...
Steel, Chrome
Coffee Table 'Spider' Model H259 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody Brno, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Well-known coffee table 'Spider', model H 259 designed by Jindrich Halabala in 1930s for UP Závody Brno. Coffee table is in original very good condition. Original stain color ash.
Wood
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Reclining Chairs, J. Halabala, Oak, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Reclining Chairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindřich Halabala Maker: UP Závody Source: Czechia Period...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Chrome Oak Bauhaus Trolley, Completely Restored, Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Early 20th century unique Czech Bauhaus trolley. Period: 1920-1929. Material: Oak and chrome-plated steel Source: Czech (Czechoslovakia) Maker: U...
Chrome
Restored ArtDeco Cherry-Tree Armchair, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Cherry-Tree Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Cherry-Tree Revi...
Wood, Cherry