Czechoslovak Functionalist chairs, Attributed to Jindřich Halabala, 1930s–1940s
A refined Czechoslovak functionalist dining ensemble, consisting of three armchairs and one round table, attributed to the circle of Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the late 1930s to early 1940s.
The armchairs and table are available individually, or alternatively as a complete set, allowing flexible acquisition depending on the collector’s or interior’s needs. Detailed pricing options are listed below.
The design features hallmark elements of Halabala-era furniture: bentwood armrests, laminated plywood seats, and chromed tubular steel cantilever bases. The accompanying round table is constructed with a chromed steel cross base and a veneered wooden top with expressive radial grain.
Composition
- 3 × Armchairs
- 1 × Round table
Estimated Dimensions (based on period standards)
- Armchairs (each, approx.):
- Width: 58 cm
- Depth: 55 cm
- Height: 78 cm
- Seat height: 45 cm
- Table (approx.):
- Diameter: 85 cm
- Height: 73 cm
- Materials; Bentwood, Laminated plywood, Chromed tubular steel
Condition
- Fully restored
- Structurally stable
- Excellent vintage condition with minimal traces of age
- Renovation respectful of original materials and proportions
Estimated Weight (for transport purposes)
- Armchair: approx. 12–15 kg each
- Table: approx. 25–30 kg
- Complete set: approx. 60–70 kg
Pricing
- Table: €2,850 (renovated)
- Armchair: €2,500 per piece (renovated)
- Complete set (3 armchairs + table): €11500
Attribution & Dating
- Attribution: in the manner of / attributed to Jindřich Halabala
- Manufacturer: attributed to UP Závody
- Origin: Czechoslovakia
- Period: circa 1935–1945
- Style: Functionalism / Early Modernism
This set represents a highly decorative and collectible example of Czechoslovak functionalist furniture and is suitable for both residential interiors and curated design collections.