1940 Jan Vanek Loungers in Ivory Boucle

Price per chair. Two chairs are available. 
 
A rare and iconic pair of loungers designed by Jan Vaněk, dating to the 1940s, showcasing one of the most distinctive silhouettes of early European modernism.
These chairs feature beautifully sculpted bentwood frames with flowing, organic lines and a remarkably minimal construction. The design is both visually striking and technically refined, built from a limited number of elements while achieving exceptional balance and comfort. Their open structure and curved armrests create a light, architectural presence that works perfectly in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Jan Vaněk was a key figure in Czech functionalist design, known for pushing the boundaries of form while maintaining practicality. His work sits at the intersection of Bauhaus principles and early Scandinavian influences, making pieces like this highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts.
The chairs have been fully restored and newly upholstered in a premium ivory bouclé, complementing the warm tones of the wood. The solid wood frames have been carefully refinished, with the arms sanded, stained, and sealed to enhance the natural grain and depth of colour.
 
Designer: Jan Vanek
 
Country of Origin: Czech Republic
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Period: Mid Century
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Date of Origin: circa 1940
 
Material: Oak Wood, Boucle
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Color: Ivory
 
Jan Vanek (1891-1962) was an interior architect and a Czech designer. From 1905 till 1909 he studied in the school industrialist of woodworking in Chrudim. After obtaining his diploma Jan Vanek managed a furniture factory in Munich, Stuttgart and Heilbronn in Germany. In 1920 he founded the United Factories of arts and crafts; five years later, Vanek with Stanislav Kucera and Vilém Hrdlicka created Standart, a company of housing (S.B.S), which operated until 1932. The most prestigious contract of Vanek involved to draw furniture for the Villa Tugendhat. Jan Vanek was also a prolific architect and his most remarkable works included housing projects in Cern á Hora (1925), in Cern Pole in Brno (1925-26), and in Rybitv í (1939-41). In 1948 he was named the managing director of the Czechoslovak Factories of processing the wood. Then Jan Vanek managed the central production of popular art and finally he worked in the wood in construction.