Vintage Czech Dining Table by Jindřich Halabala – Expandable, 1940s Mid-Century

This mid-century extendable dining table designed by Jindřich Halabala is a stunning example of Czechoslovak modernist furniture from the 1940s–1950s. It features a beautifully executed checkerboard veneer top, a hallmark of Halabala’s refined sense of form and function.

Crafted from solid wood and veneer, the table stands on tapered legs and includes an expandable center leaf, allowing it to transition from a compact shape to a spacious surface suitable for gatherings of 6 to 8 people.

The table has undergone a complete professional renovation – the finish has been expertly restored, the extending mechanism functions smoothly, and the structure is solid and stable. It remains in very good condition, showing only minimal signs of age and light, age-appropriate patina.

Designer: Jindřich Halabala
Maker: UP Závody (attributed)
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Period: 1940s–1950s
Style: Mid-Century, Functionalist
Material: Solid wood, veneered checkerboard top
Color: Warm honey tone
Condition: Very good vintage condition, fully renovated, with light signs of use and patina

Dimensions:
Assembled:
• Height: 76 cm
• Width: 168 cm
• Depth: 82 cm

Closed:
• Height: 76 cm
• Width: 122 cm
• Depth: 82 cm