Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
Czech, 1923-2005
The son of a furniture dealer and upholsterer, Jaroslav Smidek, like Jan Vanek and Jindrich Halabala, was born into the trade. Growing up, he helped out in the family workshop, where he learned his father’s craft.
Although he trained as an architect, Smidek quickly turned to industrial design, developing Montisektor furnishings, a line of pieces that could be assembled at home from prefabricated parts, in 1956 for VNP — a significant advance in Czech furniture production.
But it is his seating, such as the chairs he created for Jitona in the 1960s, that is most in demand. While his chairs carry a Scandinavian touch, there is no mistaking the gentle elegance of their uniquely Eastern European aesthetic.
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Creator: Jaroslav Smidek
Set of two armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1960s.
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
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Fully renovated midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´s, set of 2
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Located in Prague 8, CZ
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1960s Pair of Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Repolished
- Sturdy and stable
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Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood and fabric
The seat needs new fabric
Measure: Seat height 45 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Model 53 Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for Ton, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Model 53 armchair was manufactured by Ton in the 1950s to 1960s. They were designed by Jaroslav Smidek. The upholstery interior has been changed and covered with a high-quality white...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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Fabric, Beech
1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- The seat height is 42 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
Materials
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Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Cesky nabytek, 1960´s
By Cesky Nabytek, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made by Český nábytek company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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Fabric, Bentwood
Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Smidek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Wien, AT
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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Velvet, Beech
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By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made by JITONA company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
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By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Chorzów, PL
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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Model 53 Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek for Ton, 1960s, Set of 2
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pair of model 53 armchairs was manufactured by Ton in the 1950s to 1960s. They were designed by Jaroslav Smidek. The interior has been changed and covered with a high-quality w...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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Fabric, Beech
Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1970´s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. They are made of beechwood.
The chairs are in good Vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Armchairs Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs designed by Jaroslav Šmidek, type 53. They were manufactured at the Ton factory in the 1960s in Czech Republic. Purified beech wood polished and finished with matt varnish....
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Restored Mid-Century Pink & Blue Armchairs by J. Smidek for TON, 1960s, Set of 2
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Żory, PL
A pair of beech wood armchairs designed by Jaroslav Smidek and produced by TON in the mid-1960s in Czech Republic. These armchairs have been completely restored. The wood has been la...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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His and Her Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek, Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of mid-century “His and her” armchairs.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
Materials
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1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech wood
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- The seat height is 39 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
The chairs are stable and comfortable. They are in good Vintage condi...
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Pair of Restored Red Midcentury Armchairs, Made by Jaroslav Šmídek, Czechia 1950
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Completely restored by our team.
Period: 1950-1960
Maker: Jaroslav Šmídek.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Fabric
Two Vintage Green Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two iconic vintage armchairs designed by Jaroslav Smidek in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Beech wood frame, upholstery replaced with velv...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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20th Century Armchairs by J. Smidek, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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1960s Czech Armchairs by J. Smidek for Ton, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek, TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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1960s Mid-Century Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek
By Jaroslav Smidek, TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this pair of armchairs from circa 1960 are re-upholstered with an updated natural white fabric, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this essential 1960s design is attributed to Jaroslav Šmídek. Comfortable angles and clean lines are designed to delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist movement in Central Europe. These low-profile armchairs are re-upholstered in updated neutral fabrics, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the hardwood frame.
Produced by various manufacturers and explored by generations of designers, the bentwood shape is infused with dynamism and movement, reflecting the origins of the technique and the optimism of the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this pair of armchairs from circa 1960 are re-upholstered with an updated neutral fabric, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the hardwo...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs
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Jaroslav Smidek armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Jaroslav Smidek 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 Jaroslav Smidek armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by UP Závody, Miroslav Navratil, and Jan Vanek. Prices for Jaroslav Smidek armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $342 and can go as high as $3,195, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $968.