Jan Vanek Armchairs
Czechoslovakian, 1891-1962
Elegance describes the designs of Jan Vanek.
Influenced by his family’s furniture company, Vandek studied woodworking. Following a stint in Germany, where he advanced his skills at established firms in Munich, Stuttgart and Heilbronn, he returned home to the former Czechoslovakia and took over the family business, which in 1920 became known as Spojené Uměleckoprůmyslové Závody, or UP Závody.
Vanek's early friendships and collaborations with architectural and design greats like Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Adolf Loos and others likely had much to do with his graceful style, best exemplified by his 1930s bentwood chairs, with the arabesque curves of their arms and legs conjoining to form open, dynamic loops.
True to Czech standards for uniformity, Vanek scarcely altered the design over decades of production, though he did gradually modernize his frames: His 1950s models are more angular, industrialized — and very definitely modern.
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Creator: Jan Vanek
Longue Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s, More Items Available
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic beech bentwood armchair by Jan Vanek. Very comfortable and eye-catching piece! Professionally restored: wood refurbished, new straps. 7 items available.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Beech, Bentwood
Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs with curved oak, canvas, and original upholstery, CZ 1960s
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs, crafted from oak and featuring wove...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Canvas, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Bent Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric,Beechwood
Good Original condition
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of armchairs by Janěk Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, 1940´s, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These famous armchairs were designed by Czechoslovak architect Janěk Vaněk for Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovaia in the 1940´s. Made at the same time.
They are made o...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of mid century wingback armchairs, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940´s
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Two very interestingly shaped chair, mad ein the former Czechoslovakia in the 1940´s.
The author can not be determined with certainty, but he most likely from the circle of Jan Vane...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, Austria
1930s bentwood armchair designed by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody. The frame is made up of steamed beechwood that has been formed into curved elements. After it's assembly it was stained b...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Beech
Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery, CZ 1960s
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs, crafted from oak and featuring woven canv...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Canvas, Upholstery, Oak
Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Oak Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek easy chair in oak bentwood and canvas, Praque, the 1930s
Jan Vanek's easy chair in bentwood and canvas was designed in the 1930s in Prague. Vanek, a Czech architect and co...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Canvas, Bentwood
Longue Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic beech bentwood armchair by Jan Vanek.
Original wool straps
Armrests were partly refinished.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Wool
Ultra Rare Set of Film Inventory Armchairs by Jan Vanek, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique set of two armchairs custom made for Czech movie "Angel on the Mountains" marked as film inventory. This is part of Czech film history! Timeless de...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Fabric, Beech
1930s Pair Of Bentwood Armchairs Jan Vanek, Up Zavody
By Jan Vanek
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s pair of bentwood armchairs Jan Vanek, Up Zavody
1930s pair of webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek, made by Czech producer Up Zavody. Jan Vanek was one of the leading design...
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1930s Czech Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Bentwood
Bent Beechwood Armchairs Set, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two bent beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia circa 1930s.
Original good condition.
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1930s Czech Other Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek curved easy chair in oak and woven canvas straps, Praque 1940s
Czech architect Jan Vanek designed the curved armchair in the 1940s, a c...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Fabric, Canvas, Oak
Mid Century Armchairs / Easy Chairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By ULUV Krásná jizba, Jan Vanek
Located in Lucenec, SK
The armchairs were designed in the 1950s by the Czech architect Ján Vanek for the ULUV (headquarters of Folk Art) in Czechoslovakia. The armchairs were in the inventory of Czechoslov...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
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Beech
Mid century Lounge Chairs by Jan Vanek for Uluv Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek, Úľuv
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century floating lounge chairs designed by Jan Vanek for Uluv in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are truly eye-catching, featuring a unique float...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Bent Beechwood Armchair, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric,Beechwood
Two pieces in stock
Good Original condition
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Sculptural lounge chair in oak and linen straps designed by Jan Vaneck in the 1940s. The gentle corners of the frame repeated in the armrests ma...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s, More Items Available
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic beech bentwood armchair by Jan Vanek. Very comfortable and eye-catching piece! Professionally restored: wood refurbished, new straps. 7 items available. Restoration time: 2 we...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1940s Jan Vanek Oak Armchairs for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba, Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- New Fabric
- wooden parts have been refurbished
- Height of seat 45 cm.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Beechwood armchairs with tattered seat. Design Jan Vanek, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s.
Original good condition.
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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Jan Vanek Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished ¨
- sturdy and stable
- height of seat 32 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
1930s Pair of Webbed Bentwood Armchairs by Jan Vanek
By Jan Vanek
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Pair of Webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek
1930s Pair of Webbed bentwood armchairs by Jan Vanek – made by Czech producer Up Zavody. Jan Vanek was one of the leading design...
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1930s Czech Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek
By Jan Vanek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black bentwood armchair, with white woven original strap seats, designed by Jan Vanek in the 1930s. The armchairs were produced by UP Zavody Brno.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Grey Mid-Century Oak Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1950s, Czechia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Grey midcentury oak armchair.
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material: Oak
Polished.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Brown Mid Century Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Designed by Jan Vaněk
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
White Mid Century Armchairs Made in Czechia '50s, by Jan Vanek, Fully Restored
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1950-1959.
Material: Oak
New upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
20th Century Black Midcentury Beech Armchair, Jan Vaněk, Restored, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech.
New upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Upholstery
Pair of Modernist Wooden Armchairs by Jan Vaněk, Original Upholstery, circa 1935
By Jan Vanek, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of modernist wooden reclining armchairs by Jan Vanek with original upholstery. The armchairs were manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa 1935.
Jan Vanek (1891–1962) was archit...
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1930s Czech Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Jan Vanek, Very Rare Relaxing Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The Chair is sturdy and stable
- Fabric upholstery with some signs of use and it is suitable to be reupholstered
- Seat height 36 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Armchairs / Easy Chairs by Jan Vanek for ULUV Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Jan Vanek, ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Lucenec, SK
The armchairs were designed in the 1950s by the Czech architect Ján Vanek for the ULUV (headquarters of Folk Art) in Czechoslovakia. The armchairs were in the inventory of Czechoslov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Jan Vanek Easy Chair in Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, the 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek easy chair in bentwood and canvas, Praque, the 1930s
Czech architect Jan Vanek designed the Bauhaus easy chair in the 1930s, a contempo...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Bentwood
Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vanek and A. Kropacek, Czech Rep., 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs designed by Jan Vanek (1891-1962) and produced by UP Zavodny.
The bentwood beech frame is in original vint...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
1970s Jan Vaněk Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
- New cotton strips.
- Measure: height of seat 35 cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs Red Upholstery Pair Duo Jan Vanek 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs pair duo with red upholstery designed by Jan Vanek (1891 - 1962, Czech Rep.) and produced by UP Závody.
An am...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Adjustable armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Art Deco Wingchair, by Jan Vaněk, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The very comfortable and popular armchair was designed by the architect Jan Vaněk in the early period of his work.
The traditional spring upholstery is original, well-preserved and u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Blue Mid Century Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk in the 1950s, Ash
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of midcentury armchairs.
Original preserved condition
Source: Czechia
Material: Ash
Period: 1950-1959.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek.
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process.
New u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak
Original Oak Midcentury Armchair by Jan Vanek, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original Oak Midcentury Armchair by Jan Vanek. Very well preserved condition. Revived polish. Stable construction. Professionally cleaned upho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jan Vanek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Jan Vanek armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Jan Vanek armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jan Vanek armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Jan Vanek were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by TON a.s., Jiri Jiroutek, and UP Závody. Prices for Jan Vanek armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,309 and can go as high as $8,654, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,591.