A1R

studio A1r

how it all began

We start from the idea that every piece of furniture we offer was a common, more or less glamorous element of the interior of bourgeois apartments or villas at that time. However, the honesty of artistic design, artisans' work and the use of materials can hardly be compared with today. The age, quality and ageless design make the individual pieces original, deserving new life and a chance to fulfil its function. It means creating an unprecedented atmosphere in foyers, living rooms, dining rooms or offices.

 

our story

 

It is similar to the story of many of you. We wanted to furnish an interior with good taste and in style. We started to look for furniture, which is timeless, comfortable and aesthetically unique.

Step by step we started focusing on furniture from the turn of the 19th and 20th century and the First Republic period. However, furniture so old is practically unfit for normal use due to material fatigue. That is why we started to seek technologies and work processes, fabrics and, most of all, furniture itself.

We were completely absorbed by searching in archives, selecting proper materials or communicating with restorers. It resulted in the selection of the highest-quality materials, thorough the  handwork of professionals and, mainly, enjoyment of beautiful furniture.

Once you are enchanted by First Republic furniture, it is hard not to purchase this beautiful furniture. We had to learn this so that we pick only the most interesting pieces for you.

Tomáš Hormádko for A1R studio,
founder Tomáš Hromádko
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meticulous hand restoration, preserving the spirit of the item and using the finest materials

Each piece of furniture has its own history, sometimes very complex and dramatic, sometimes peaceful. But never ordinary. At the time of creation it was already distinctive and high-quality furniture. The owners knew it. We move its story further, sometimes just by pushing it along, sometimes breathing new life into it. It is only up to you how its story continues.

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