Designer : Jindrich Halabala

Fabulous Czech designers have left their mark on furniture design. Jindrich Halabala is one of them. If his name doesn't ring a bell, there's a good chance you'll...

Design MarketFebruary 2022
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Fabulous Czech designers have left their mark on furniture design. Jindrich Halabala is one of them. If his name doesn't ring a bell, chances are you're familiar with his most famous creation: So, who is Jindrich Halabala? The designer was born in 1903 in the Czech Republic. His passion for design came from his father, and he did his first work placement in the family workshop. He developed a passion for wood from an early age, learning, experimenting and perfecting his craft. His precise and exhaustive knowledge of this material enabled him to enter the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague. He graduated in 1926 and joined the Bohumil Hübschmann studio. He then began a long collaboration with the UP company and publisher as artistic director. UP was rapidly adapting to changes in consumer trends and mass production, which immediately propelled Halabala into a position of responsibility. Their collaboration produced furniture of great elegance, but above all of unprecedented robustness. Halabala's signature pieces are renowned for their high quality, worthy of the finest European-made pieces; their style is timeless and their production unrivalled. These are the keys to timeless success! Discover vintage pieces by designer Jindrich Halabala Discover vintage pieces by designer Jindrich Halabala Discover vintage pieces by designer Jindrich Halabala

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