Thanks to design lovers’ enthusiasm for Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture, and the increasingly competitive market for pieces by more famous creators, 20th-century Czech designers are making their way back onto the international stage. Foremost among these talents is Jindřich Halabala.
Halabala was one of the leading designers of a particularly rich period in Czech furniture history, when pieces were defined by Bauhaus functionalism as well as Art Deco influences. He was a cabinetmaker’s son whose training was almost wholly focused on woodwork, first at a state-run vocational school for woodworking in Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP Závody in Brno, where he ultimately became chief designer.
Halabala's alluring bentwood H chairs, such as the H269 and H237, and stylized ottomans have become classics, while his 1930s and 1940s sofas, tables and storage cabinets, with their sweeping curves, stylized geometry and dark, richly grained wood, embody the best of Art Deco furniture design, a style that was brought to worldwide attention at an exhibition in Paris in 1925.
Halabala's work, which was manufactured by the likes of Thonet and UP Závody, is seen by some as the segue between early 1900s Czech Cubism and the modern style that dominated the mid-century years.
Find a collection of vintage Jindřich Halabala furniture today on 1stDibs.
Art Deco Floor Lamp with Burl Veneer, Chrome and Globe Shade, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Rødding, DK
An Art Deco floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s, combining a burl-veneered column with a chrome-plated arm and a white globe shade. The slender column is covered in burl ...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Art Deco or Bauhaus Pendant by Jindrich Halabala for UP zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Very good original condition - Designer: J.Halabala - Maker. UP zavody - Very rare model, published in catalogue.
Chrome
1920 Floor Lamp Halabala, Functionalism, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- height-adjustable and rotatable chrome-plated metal construction, wooden veneered base, walnut veneer, new shellac policy - 40 cm in diameter, milk glass shade 30 cm in diameter, ...
Metal
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Adjustable height: 127 - 176 cm (50 - 69 in) This elegant floor lamp dates back to the 1930s, was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the renowned UP Závody based on a design by promi...
Chrome, Steel
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Good condition Repolished
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, Chrome, Wood Height adjustable and rotatable New Cabling 1xE27 or E26 socket US plug adapter included Re-polished Fully Functional Good ...
Chrome
Art Deco Floor Lamp Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, chrome, glass, wood - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Adjustable height: 144 - 176 cm (56.7 - 69.3 in) Socket: E27 This elegant and multifunctional floor lamp in the spirit of Bauhaus functionalism dates from the 1930s in Czechoslovaki...
Steel, Chrome
Floor Lamp Designed by Jindrich Halabala in Style Functionalism, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome floor lamp, designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s. Chromed steel in good condition with a nice patina. Wooden shelves (35 cm) and base (40cm). Completely new wiring.
Chrome
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This floor lamp is an iconic piece of interwar Czechoslovak design from the 1930s. Designed in the Art Deco and early functionalist spirit by the legendary designer Jindřich Halabala...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This floor lamp is one of the most intriguing and multifunctional designs by architect Jindřich Halabala, produced by the renowned UP Závody in the 1920s. It is a fascinating hybrid ...
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1930 Halabala floor lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered lamp (walnut veneer) - period functionalism - manufactured by U.P. Czechoslovakia races - Preserved and functional condition - new electric. Installation, Wooden co...
Metal
$939Sale Price|50% Off
Functionalism Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful art deco freestanding floor lamp produced by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The lamp stands on a single wooden base which holds the a strong ch...
Steel, Chrome
Functionalist Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Functionalist floor lamp by Jindrich Halabala in original vintage condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Floor Lamp Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of milk glass, chrome, wood - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Chrome
Rare Functionalist Chandelier, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Very elegant and minimalistic pendant designed by Jindrich Halabala. Very good condition, chrome polished, rewired: 2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs. Height could be shortened on request. US ...
Chrome
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Socket: E27 Conceived in the spirit of interwar Art Deco, this magnificent and originally shaped floor lamp dates from the 1920s in Czechoslovakia. The prestigious design of this mu...
Opaline Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1930 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Swivel and height-adjustable metal chrome-plated construction - Wooden lacquered base and side table with black glass - Glass shade with milk glass - Measures: Total height 195c...
Chrome
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Table for UP Závody
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
An exceptional and highly collectible Art Deco multi-functional floor lamp with an integrated two-tier side table, designed by the pioneer of Czech modernism, Jindřich Halabala, and ...
Chrome
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Socket: E27 Conceived in the spirit of interwar Art Deco, this magnificent and originally shaped floor lamp dates from the 1920s in Czechoslovakia. The prestigious design of this mu...
Opaline Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Art Deco Bauhaus Rare Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala An iconic model by J. Halabala, designed in the 1930s. This lamp combines dark-stained wood with an opaline glass globe and chrome-plated steel t...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Halabala, 1940s, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Nickel-plated floor lamp with two side tables in perfect condition. New opaline glass shade. Completely restored: new nicke-plating. Rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter ...
Nickel
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This floor lamp is an iconic example of Czechoslovak interwar design, created by the legendary Jindřich Halabala for the renowned UP Závody in the 1930s. The fixture embodies the ess...
Steel, Chrome
$712 / item
H 25.2 in Dm 7.88 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s to 1940s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a round cream/ivory colored op...
Brass
$4,021
H 16.54 in Dm 13.39 in
Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s, Germany
By Adolf Meyer, Zeiss Ikon
Located in München, BY
Unique Bauhaus or Modernist pendant lamps. Designed by Adolf Meyer in 1920s and manufactured by Zeiss Ikon, in 1920s-1930s, Germany. On one of the glass shades is the mark of the mak...
Brass, Metal
$6,301
H 63 in W 14.97 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Swedish Grace Design, Art Glass & Beech, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Swedish grace is well articulated in this floor lamp with its Art Deco shape. A unique floor lamp with a frosted glass tray in the middle. With its iconic swirl on the lamp this floo...
Art Glass, Beech
Swedish Art Deco Adjustable Elm Floor Lamp, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Swedish Art Deco floor lamp dating from the 1930s, combining warm elm wood with a graceful metal arm and an exceptionally large original fabric shade. The lamp features a sl...
Fabric, Elm
German 1930s Cubist Bauhaus Chandelier Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare original unique Cubist Bauhaus pendant chandelier with an unusual cube frame and decorative cube glass shades. Newly rewired.Located in our New ...
Chrome
Bauhaus Functionalist Ufo Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus UFO pendant lamp was designed by Josef Hurka for Napako. Manufactured in the 1930s/1940s in the Czech Republic. It is in original vintage condition with nice patina.
Steel
$939Sale Price|50% Off
H 68.51 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Functionalism Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful art deco freestanding floor lamp produced by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The lamp stands on a single wooden base which holds the a strong ch...
Steel, Chrome
$2,757
H 75.99 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Socket: E27 Conceived in the spirit of interwar Art Deco, this magnificent and originally shaped floor lamp dates from the 1920s in Czechoslovakia. The prestigious design of this mu...
Opaline Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
-Cleaned, repolished and rewired - chrome plated parts with some signs of use - adjustable shelf 48-125 shade diameter 30, shelf diameter 28.
Chrome
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Art Deco Floor Lamp in Brass, Sweden, 1930s Swedish Art Deco floor lamp from the 1930s, made in brass with a circular base, slender upright stem and gently curved arm supporting a p...
Brass
1930s ‘Bauhaus’ Pendant attr. to Elmar Berkovich
By Elmar Berkovich
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very rare lamp from the Dutch pre-war period of modernism. The lamp dates from the 1930s and is attributed to Elmar Berkovich. Although Berkovich is not known to many people, he was...
Metal
Bauhaus Pendant, circa 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, Au
Bauhaus Pendant, circa 1930s Nikel-plated
Nickel
$32,653
H 25.6 in Dm 17.52 in
Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s
By Hayno Focken
Located in München, BY
Unique work of the famous Bauhaus metal artist Hayno Focken: four-armed Bauhaus / Art Deco chandelier or pendant lamp in hammered solid brass. Probably a custom work in 1930s, Lahr, ...
Brass
$859
H 51.19 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in L 51.19 in
Danish Art Deco Tripod Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Tripod Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron, 1940s. A sculptural handcrafted floor lamp in black painted wrought iron with a white fabric shade. Very beautiful and elegant Sca...
Wrought Iron
$5,169 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of large Bauhaus-style "KG" pendant lamps, model 3611, developed between 1934–1936 by Karl Gustaf Lindesvärd for the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik....
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 69.3 in W 17.72 in D 21.86 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This floor lamp is one of the most intriguing and multifunctional designs by architect Jindřich Halabala, produced by the renowned UP Závody in the 1920s. It is a fascinating hybrid ...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 68.9 in W 33.47 in D 23.82 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco floor lamp comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and is another gem from the workshop of the renowned designer Jindřich Halabala, ma...
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 73.63 in W 14.97 in D 26.78 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czechia, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Art Deco floor lamp originates from the 1930s and was made in Czechoslovakia. It was designed by the renowned architect Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP závody Brno. Th...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 72.84 in W 20.87 in D 29.14 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 66.93 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Art Deco floor lamp is the work of the renowned designer Jindřich Halabala and was produced by UP Závody. It is made from beech wood with an elegant walnut veneer. The...
Steel, Chrome
1930s Jindrich Halabala Floor Lamp in Walnut Finish , Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Carefully refurbished - Rewired - E26 or E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Wood
Sold
H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 32.68 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Spruce, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp Designed By Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Walnut, Spruce Source: Czechia (...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus floor lamp was designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured in the Czech Republic in the 1940s. The lamp has been refurbished - it has a new electric cable, floor swit...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 62.2 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
1930s Czech Metal Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala, Modernist Design
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this 1930s Czechia Metal Floor Lamp designed by J. Halabala. This modernist floor lamp seamlessly blends form and function, featur...
Metal
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made from wood. New handmade shade made of parchment paper.
Chrome
Mid-Century Tubular Steel Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by famous Czech architect Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia in 1950's. In very good original condition with only minor traces of wear and age. Chrome plated an...
Steel, Chrome
Floor Lamp with a Table by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Floor lamp from Czechoslovakia, 1930s Designed by famour Jindrich Halabala. Lamp after renovation, new white shade. New wires, european plug. Excellent condition. Dimensions:...
Glass, Walnut
Floor Lamp with a Table by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Floor lamp from Czechoslovakia, 1930s Designed by famour Jindrich Halabala. Lamp after renovation, new white shade. New wires, european plug. Excellent condition. Dimensions:...
Glass, Walnut
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H 16.93 in W 70.08 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Floor Lamp designed by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody in 1930s Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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 Czech...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 76.78 in W 21.66 in D 35.04 in
Very Rare Art Deco Floor Lamp, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
-Restored -New electricity -Very rare model -Made in Czechoslovakia -Made of Glass, Chrome, Wood -1xE27 or E26 socket -US plug adapter included -Re-polished -Fully functional...
Glass, Wood