1930s Dressing Table by UP Brno

This dressing table is a rare 1930s piece, believed to be designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Brno in the late functionalist period. It reflects the clear formal language of interwar Central European modernism, where proportion, material clarity, and functional composition were central principles. The structure is organised around a strong geometric contrast between a vertical mirror element and a curved storage base. The main mirror is rectangular and mounted within a solid wooden structure, fixed with visible metal fittings along the top and side edges. A smaller side mirror is attached to one side of the main mirror assembly via a long metal hinge screwed directly into the solid wood. It can be aligned in line with the main mirror or angled forwards and backwards, functioning in a similar way to a pivoting door element. This introduces both practical flexibility and a subtle sense of movement within the otherwise rigid composition. The piece remains in original vintage condition. The decision has been made to preserve the original mirrors and glass elements rather than replace them. Both mirror surfaces show a natural patina developed over time. The lower internal glass shelf has a chipped corner. The wooden structure is in very good condition, with only minor wear consistent with age. Overall, this is a well-preserved example of late 1930s Central European modernist furniture, where functional adaptability, material contrast, and compact spatial organisation are resolved within a single integrated form.