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Armchair
Model: H-269
Style:
20. century
Artdeco
Seat height:
42 cm / 16.54″
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Product number: H-269
This armchair is an absolute icon and undisputedly the most famous and highly sought-after design by the legendary designer Jindřich Halabala. This catalogue model H-269 was designed in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia for the renowned UP Závody and represents the ultimate peak of interwar Art Deco and organic modernism. Its revolutionary fluid shape and dramatic lines have earned it global acclaim among collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
The defining feature of the chair lies in its generous, dynamically sculpted armrests made of solid bentwood beech, which seamlessly sweep down to form the base, establishing the chair's striking silhouette. During a meticulous and comprehensive restoration, the wooden frame was finished in a black piano lacquer and polished to a luxurious high-gloss luster. This deep, mirror-like finish accentuates the iconic shape with unprecedented elegance and dramatic contrast.
The piece has undergone a complete internal reconstruction, receiving new professional upholstery from the frame up. A premium upholstery fabric in a vibrant blue color was selected for the cover, infusing this historic statement piece with a fresh, contemporary edge while perfectly highlighting the black curved frame. This masterfully restored armchair offers exceptional ergonomic comfort and stands as an exclusive investment item that will instantly captivate any interior.