Koželka & Kropáček Armchair, 1940s, Silver Medal – Milan Triennale 1946, Restored Bentwood Frame
Rare armchair designed by Koželka & Kropáček in the 1940s. This model was awarded the Silver Medal at the Milan Triennale in 1946, placing it among the internationally recognized examples of early Czech modernist design.
The chair features a sculptural bent beech wood frame with elegant continuous armrests — a hallmark of the designers’ refined structural approach. The wood construction has been professionally restored and finished in a dark stain, preserving the original geometry while ensuring structural integrity.
The upholstery has been newly made in a smooth golden velvet fabric. The padded element forms a single continuous curved piece from seat to backrest and is fully removable.
What distinguishes this piece:
– Award-winning modernist design (Milan Triennale 1946 – Silver Medal)
– Sculptural bentwood construction
– Restored original frame
– New removable velvet upholstery
– Strong collector and interior statement value
A historically important and visually distinctive armchair suitable for collectors of Central European modernism as well as refined contemporary interiors.
Specification
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Czech Modernism
Designers: Koželka & Kropáček
Period: 1940s
Materials: Bent beech wood, dark stained, Velvet upholstery
Key points to highlight:
Designed by Koželka & Kropáček
1940s
Silver Medal – Milan Triennale 1946
Restored bent beech wood frame
New removable golden velvet upholstery
Condition: Very good condition. The wooden structure has been restored. Upholstery is new.
Dimensions
Height: 70 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Width: 65 cm
Seat height: 41 cm
Seat depth: 55 cm
Seat width: 52 cm
Estimated weight: 12 kg
