Functionalist Cantilever Chair, Armchair – UP Rousínov, 1930s Design: Jindřich Halabala
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Product description
Product description
An exceptional functionalist cantilever chair, armchair from the 1930s, designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Rousínov, one of the most prominent furniture manufacturers of interwar Czechoslovakia.
This is a fully original period piece, not a later reproduction.
The chair, armchair features a refined combination of chromed tubular steel and bent veneered wooden elements, including the sculptural seat and distinctive curved backrest with integrated arm support. The cantilever structural principle provides elegant lightness and remarkable seating comfort.
Condition is very good to excellent:
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wooden parts with rich veneer grain,
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chrome in excellent original condition with natural patina,
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solid, stable construction.
Price is per one chair, armchair.
A total of three pieces are available.
The table seen in the photographs is offered separately.
Historical background
During the 1930s, UP Rousínov stood at the forefront of modern Czechoslovak furniture production. Architect and designer Jindřich Halabala (1903–1978) played a key role in defining the aesthetic of Czech functionalism.
This cantilever chair, armchair originates from a period deeply linked with the ideals of the Bauhaus and modernist design. Today, Halabala’s works are considered milestones of Central European modernism and rank among the most desirable collector’s items.
Style and use
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Style: Functionalism / Bauhaus / Modernism
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Period: 1930s
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Use: dining interior, study, gallery spaces, representative interiors, collectors
The cantilever chair, armchair fits beautifully in authentic functionalist spaces but remains entirely contemporary in minimalist or modern environments.
Interesting facts
Cantilever chairs, armchairs of this type showcase Halabala’s finesse in merging structural innovation with ergonomic harmony. These designs appear in museum collections, architectural exhibitions, and curated design galleries.Technical specification
| Quantity: | 3 |
| Date of manufacture: | 1920s-1930s |
| Material: | wood, textile, metal |
| Condition: | original |
| Width: | 58 cm |
| Height: | 73 cm |
| Seat height | 50 |