Vintage H-269 armchair by Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1930s

Designed by Jindrich Halabala, renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well known Czechoslovakian furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality backhausen fabric, it’s very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight. You can custom order this item with any upholstery you want, from soft leather to premium backhausen fabric, the choice is yours. Sold individually, although you can find a set of these items on our profile too. This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that originates from France in the early 20th century. Its furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using exotic woods. Pieces are normally lacquered to give off a dazzling gloss. These eloquently crafted pieces will add visual performance and posh to any interior. More about the designer Jindřich Halabala was born on May 24, 1903 in Koryčany into the family of carpenter Štěpán Halabala, whose craft he learned in a family business between 1918 and 1920. In 1954 he was appointed an extraordinary (and a year later also a full) professor and began his long-term work at the Faculty of Wood Science of the University of Forestry and Wood Technology in Zvolen, where he founded and headed the Research Institute. He worked here until 1970, when he retired. More about the manufacturer: The company was established in 1921 by merging the Brno furniture company J. Slavička and the Jan Vaňek Arts and Crafts Workshops in Třebíč. The initiator of the company was Jan Vaněk, who strived for quality and purpose-built furniture, corresponding to contemporary trends. In 1930, architect Jindřich Halabala started working for the company, and initially devoted himself mainly to the then novelty, tubular furniture, and later became the director of the company. According to J. Halabala’s designs, UP závody produced quality metal and wooden furniture, some types especially for companies promoting tasteful home accessories, especially for Cooperative Work and later also Krásná jizba. Please get in touch with us for any questions you may have about this item’s condition, authenticity or even our store in general. We’re happy to help.