62 000 Kč
An armchair made by Hynek Gottwald, a catalogue model. Tubular steel carries beech armrests and new upholstery — the pairing with which Gottwald translated the Bauhaus construction into furniture for an ordinary home. Restored and newly chrome-plated. One piece is currently available. Height 80 cm, width 57 cm.
Hynek Gottwald was a Czechoslovak designer and manufacturer who, during the 1930s and 1940s, ranked among the important representatives of functionalist and Art Deco furniture. His work is characterized by a combination of chromed tubular constructions, veneered surfaces, and elegant geometric forms.
Gottwald’s company produced a wide range of furniture—from armchairs and tables to cabinets, chests of drawers, and interior accessories - distinguished by high-quality craftsmanship and a modern appearance. Clean lines, restrained decoration, and a strong emphasis on practical use are typical of his work, allowing his furniture to function seamlessly in contemporary interiors as well.
Today, pieces by Hynek Gottwald are highly valued by collectors and designers alike as representative examples of Czechoslovak interwar modernism.