Art Deco Lounge Chairs and Table in Oak and Walnut by Jindrich Halabala for Up Závody, 1940s, Set of 3

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Designers of the table: Karel Koželka a Antonín Kropáček
Maker of the table: České umělecké dílny

Designer of the armchairs: … Read more Designers of the table: Karel Koželka a Antonín Kropáček
Maker of the table: České umělecké dílny

Designer of the armchairs: Jindřich Halabala
Maker of the armchairs: UP závody

Dimensions of the table:
Height: 56.5 cm / 22.24″
Width: 77.5 cm / 30.51″
Depth: 77.5 cm / 30.51″

Dimensions of the armchairs:
Height: 73 cm / 28.74″
Width: 63 cm / 24.8″
Depth: 84 cm / 33.07″
Seat height: 40 cm / 15.75″

This highly representative and aesthetically refined set of two armchairs and a table in the Art Deco style dates from the 1940s in Czechoslovakia. This exceptional ensemble combines two strong authorial signatures: the table was designed by prominent architects Karel Koželka and Antonín Kropáček and produced by the Czech Art Workshops, while the armchairs bear the characteristic handwriting of designer Jindřich Halabala from the prestigious UP Factories. The primary artistic and structural concept stems from modernist principles of optical lightness, harmonious line dynamics, and master craftsmanship of solid walnut and oak wood combined with clear glass. The architectural composition of the set links the elegantly shaped bases and vertically fluted backrests of the armchairs with the circular tabletop and lower storage shelf, lending the entire arrangement an unmistakable grace. The outstanding aesthetic impression is heightened by new professional upholstery in a cool blue tone in harmonious symbiosis with the warm luster of polished wood.

The entire ensemble has undergone a complete, highly professional, and sensitive restoration combined with thorough professional cleaning, the revitalization of the polish, and the execution of new professional upholstery. Experienced restorers have thus successfully restored one hundred percent structural integrity and maximum visual appeal while preserving absolute historical authenticity, subtle patina, and the high collector's value of this unique set.

Thanks to its renowned Czechoslovak origin, prestigious authorship, and utterly timeless design, this suite serves as a highly exclusive yet fully functional element in a modern interior. It stands out perfectly in a representative living room, a luxury study, a stylish salon, or as a breathtaking design solitaire in a space emphasizing top-tier interwar and post-war design. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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