Czech Furniture

A highly rare two-tone Bauhaus wardrobe from the early 1930s — a museum-worthy object distinguished by its exceptional chromatic concept and architectural clarity. The doors are fini...

Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there have been a few small repairs in the caning of all chairs and one chair seat has been replaced completely. It has been replaced with sheet cane and not individually woven. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. Much like a fine wine or the Mona Lisa, some things just get better with age… That’s just a fact! Including these iconic vintage black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time!! This Josef Hoffman 811 chair was originally designed in 1925 but remains a current and fabulous design that is highly sought after today. This set of 4 is comprised of beautiful black painted bentwood frames bearing slender rounded arms, slightly flared legs, and marvelous natural cane seats AND backs!! SPECTACULAR!!! Can’t you just SEE these beauties surrounding your kitchen table, breakfast nook, game table, or simply used as extra seating in the family room? We certainly can! Just the right touch of Bauhaus magnificence to any room and they’re sure to complement your home with their classic, historical excellence, whatever your style whether its Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, or Modern!! Josef Hoffman was one of Austria's most important architects and designers and was central to the development of art and design in Vienna. He grew up with three sisters and was nicknamed Pepo. His father was the town mayor and a successful businessman. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a radical anti-historicist movement, and together with Koloman Moser created the Wiener Werkstatte cooperative workshop. A highly individualistic architect and designer, Hoffmann's work combined the simplicity of craft production with a refined aesthetic ornament. Between 1901 and 1905, he designed four villas in Vienna and a sanatorium in Brussels that was called “Stoclet House”, for which he developed a “cubistic” language of form, with an emphasis on straight, unadorned lines. In 1905, he established the Kunstschau with painter Gustav Klimt and, two years later, founded the Deutscher Werkbund. Hoffmann worked well into his 80s, continuing to use the geometric motifs that influenced the art deco style of the 1920s. In 1928 his work appeared in the Art in Industry exhibition held at Macy’s in New York City, where it exerted a strong influence on American designer Donald Deskey. Hoffmann is one of the seminal figures in the modern decorative arts movement of the first half of the 20th century. Stendig was totally the brainchild and passion of Charles W. Stendig. You cannot write or talk about Stendig without explaining Charles. He was a pioneer of import goods in the mid-century. After serving in WWII as a paratrooper, he studied business with emphasis on international trade at NYU and City College of New York. Afterward first working for Raymor, another pioneering distribution company, for about two years, departing to start his own business: Stendig. He opened his first showroom in 1956 in midtown Manhattan. He is credited for sparking America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of Thonet, Asko, and De Sede; and from iconic designers including Le Corbusier, Josef Hoffmann, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Marcel Breuer, Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni to name just a few. By the late 1960’s, Stendig had showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business was a challenge and when an offer was made by Burlington Industries to purchase, Charles agreed. He stayed on till 1976 to oversee and then retired. I have searched the internet to no avail to find out if a Stendig division is still in operation. But I can only find the Stendig Calendar, the only calendar in MoMA’s collection, which was designed for Stendig by Mossimo Vignelli, still offered. But I am having a hard time deciding who is creating and offering it. I do know Burlington Industries was bankrupt by 2001, purchased in 2003, merged with Cone Mills in 2004 and subsequently into ITG or International Textile Group. But the Stendig name reins as an icon of high style mid-century offerings. Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. We are in love with this iconic set of 4 Prague 811 chairs...

Art Nouveau Iridescent Green Glass Vase realized in the early 20th Century, maybe by Kralik manufacture. Opaque iridescent glass fan designs, of an elegant tone dark green/turqouise.

This pendant lamp was made by Elektrosvit and originally used in a factory in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The piece is comprised of an aluminum lampshade and an iron top with...

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. These poetic poufs, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement...

Industrial coffee table. It features iron legs and old wooden plate with very nice patina. Weight 51 kg.

Large elegant Bauhaus chandelier designed by Franta Anyz and executed by IAS in the 1930s, featuring a broad brass ring and opaline glass diffuser that provide soft, even illuminatio...

Vintage crystal bud vase is a fine example of ruby red cut-to-clear glass, manufactured in Europe for centuries. The vase features the classic shape and is supported by a round base;...

Industrial light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1980s. It features a white iron top, a frosted glass and a white plastic protective grid. The porcelain socke...

Industrial lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.It features an aluminum body, an iron top and clear glass cover. New porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs and wire. Th...

This black industrial pendant light was designed in the 1960s and produced by Elektrosvit in the former Czechoslovakia. It features a ca...

This is a metal model with plastic parts The car is scratched or slightly dented in places Original vintage condition

Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...

This original 1940s bank drawer cabinet from Czechoslovakia is a rare example of early industrial and office furniture, originally designed for institutional use in banking or admini...

- Upholstered in quality fabric - Wooden parts has been carefully refurbished

Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka & Kropáček in Long-Haired Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s This pair of bentwood lounge chairs by Czech designers Karel Kozelka and Antonín Kro...

This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...

This elegant Art Deco sofa is an iconic piece from Czechoslovakia from the 1920s. Its rounded shapes and sophisticated design are typical of this era, embodying luxury and comfort. ...

Beautiful small Loetz Witwe glass vase out of the famous workshops in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia from around 1902. The artfully formed vase with its...

Mid-century room dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Prague 1960s. We have acquired a memorable room divider from a villa in Prague that can be used as a wall-mounted shelving un...

Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille Subtle, hand blown glass vase in the Art Deco style. This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs'...

Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall or ceiling mounting and a glass cover. The socket require...

This set of eight vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The chairs have been completely restored, stained to chocolate brown color to even ...

Amazing set of fishes in blue color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Poland. Would make a great addition to every collection! Very good original vintage condition. Abso...

A mid-century upholstered wingback recliner chair produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Covered in its original woven plush fabric with a distinctive floral motif, the chair featu...

- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered in black - Labeled - height of seat 45 cm. jr

This table lamp, Napako model 1636, was designed by Josef Hurka and produced in former Czechoslovakia by Napako during the 1970s. Fully functional. Good vintage condition. The socket...

-Mid-century oak side table produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The design includes a rectangular top with rounded front corners and a practical lower slatted shelf. Cleaned and...

Modernist bedside cabinets pair in black glossy lacquered wood and chromium plated tubular steel, circa 1930.

Pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s – Czech Republic A striking pair of H-410 armchairs designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala, dating from the 19...

Decorative clear crystal decanter with fluted spherical stopper. Made in Bohemia/Czech Republic during the 1970s. NOS - new old stock and has never been in use. It has a capacity of ...

2 Thonet bentwood stools , model 4601. 1960s Wicker seat . good condition .

These Chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann, model no. 811 and produced by Drevounia in '60s. Chairs are in mint condition They are made of black wooden fr...

Cigarette dispenser produced in Czechoslovakia, made from solid metal. The piece is fully functional and remains in excellent original condition. Marked with the RYNA stamp. The sur...

Rare vintage Royal Dux polar bear figurine, handcrafted circa 1920 in Czechoslovakia. Crafted from fine white porcelain, the sculpture captures a lifelike polar bear mid-stride with...

Mid-century Czech cranberry art glass vase by Josef Hospodka for Chřibská glassworks. The vase features a Beautiful pink encased in clear glass, with a...

Exceptional pair of Art Nouveau chairs by Thonet, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Executed in solid beech wood and molded beech plywood, showcasing classic bentwood construc...

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...

Colorless, transparent cobalt non-lead glasses, metallic gold; blown with hot applications, hand forged and gilded metal, adhered. Tall blown vessel consisting of two equal conical ...

- cleaned ,polished and rewired - 2x , E12/E14 bulb - US wiring compatible- signs of use

A beautiful handblown bubble glass vase with etched detail featuring a galleon ship.

Vintage Industrial adjustable table lamp from former Czechoslovakia made during the 1950s. Was used in photo studios. It features a black enamel shade with white enamel interior an i...

A set of 11 base-less champagne glasses with colored stems. Handmade in Bohemia/Czech Republic circa 1980-90. Measurements: height: 30 cm (slight variation), diameter: 5 cm (top). Th...

Bohemian Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s – 21 Glass Elements, Restored (12+ Available, Priced Per Piece) This rare Bohemian chandelier from 197...

This wonderful mid-century vanity was designed and manufactured during the 1950s by Ton of Czechoslovakia.  Produced in light oak this fantastic vanity has a beautiful design, w...

Beautiful tall sideboard designed by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha in Czechoslovakia in 1960s, original labels still attached. The sideboard consists of three parts. The bottom pa...

For your consideration is this very stylish Art Deco glass pitcher set, comprising pitcher and six glasses. Really attractive shaped to this set, ideal for summer time & parties. Fre...

Dining chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for UP-Zavody in Brno, with a walnut backrest. Chairs are fully restored with a new upholstery. Another fabric on request pos...

Bauhaus rectangular table model Tn 132, manufactured by Mücke-Melder, circa. 1935. Chrome plated tubular steel, black lacquered wood.

- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used

Former pallet truck from a factory now serves as a coffee table. It features a yellow iron construction with two wheels and a solid wooden plate. The weight of the table is 35 kg.

A fabulous Art Nouveau Ozone Cisele Loetz small vase, of square form with a hand worked wavy top. This is one of a series commissioned by the English retailer Max Emanuel, who regula...

Steel painted fitted with one E27 bulb from the 1960-1970s. Good condition with some patina, scratches on the base (see last pictue) New electric.

- Vintage Industrial coffee table manufactured in the 1960s - Made of solid wood and iron - Weight of the table is 17 kg.

Round great Classic chandelier transparent crystal bohemian art, 1950s. Very elegant and chic piece. 9 light bulbs max 40 watt each.

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...

Rare Machine Age chandelier. Very eye-catching piece! Original nickel with minimum age patina - polished Original opaline glass- diameter of glass - 21cm Rewired - two separate circu...

Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small...

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...

Jan Saudek, Czech photographer, born 1935 Original silver gelatin print, photograph Title : "The Devotion", # 363/6 "Oddanost" Edition of this print to ( ) prints. This has Nr. (han...