Pair of vintage salmon armchairs h-269 by Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia

"Designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a famous furniture manufacturer and retailer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia. In recent years, these chairs have become increasingly rare and the demand from interior designers has also increased. The chair was restored and reupholstered by our professional renovation team in Czechoslovakia according to the original process. The new upholstery is made of high quality leather, it is very easy to clean and keeps its colors very well, even in direct sunlight. In addition, you can order this item with the covering of your choice, whether it is high quality leather or high quality backhausen fabric, the choice is yours. Sold individually, but you can find this item in sets or even custom order it in a set. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about the condition of this item, its authenticity or any other questions in general. We will be happy to help.Learn more about the designerJindřich Halabala was born on May 24, 1903 in Koryčany into the family of carpenter Štěpán Halabala, whose trade he learned in a family business between 1918 and 1920. He then entered the Czechoslovak State Vocational School for Wood Processing in Valašské Meziříčí, from which he graduated two years later. After school, he began practicing at United UP races, where he met their founder Jan Vaňek.In 1922, he also began studying architecture at the School of Applied Arts in Prague, specializing in furniture and interiors with prof. Pavel Janák. He finished his studies in 1926. In the same year he created his first designs for furniture and carpets. In 1927 he was briefly employed in Bohumil Hübschmann's studio in Prague, and in 1928 he finally joined the United UP factory as manager of the Prague store in the Lucerna Palace.