armchairs Jindřich Halabala H213

Description

The H-213 armchair, designed by Jindřich Halabala, is like a perfectly tailored coat from the First Republic era—timeless, comfortable, and full of character. Created in the 1940s for the United UP Works in Brno, where Halabala served as chief designer, its style is unmistakable: the bentwood side panels, crafted from beech, form a graceful curve that embraces the seat like a picture frame. The shape is both functional and aesthetic—it offers solid support yet appears light, almost as if the chair is floating.

The H-213 came in several variations, often as a matching pair for living rooms. Its compact size and versatile design made it suitable for both city apartments and countryside villas.

Today, it’s a sought-after collector’s piece—not only in the Czech Republic. Its blend of functionalism, art deco, and modernist influences speaks to design lovers across the globe.

Halabala was committed to mass production without sacrificing quality. The H-213 proves it: even after eight decades, it still feels fresh and stylish. It's like a fine wine—it doesn't age, it matures.

Details

ID
N 0014
Object
armchair
Type
upholstered
Classification
- interior furniture
- style
- 1940s design
Technical specification
Construction: upholstery
Color: mocca
Quantity: 2
Manufacturer
UP Závody Brno
Manufactured in
Czechoslovakia
Dated
1940 - 1955
Collection relationship (age)
jazz
Format
720 x 630 x 790 mm
Material: Wood, upholstery
Condition
After renovation, very good.
Location
MC-A