Antonín Kropáček was an important Czech architect and designer, known primarily for his collaboration with Karel Koželka.
Born in 1914, his career was heavily influenced by the modernist and functionalist trends that were popular at the time. He studied at the Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová v Praze – VŠUP (University of Applied Arts in Prague), where he focused on architecture and design.
Together, Kropáček and Koželka designed a set of two armchairs and a round table in 1944, which won a silver medal at the Milan Triennale in 1946. This success brought them international recognition, and their work is still valued today for its innovative aesthetics and use of materials.
During his career, Kropáček also designed interiors and furniture, with his work often characterized by clean lines and functional design. He died in 1989, but his legacy lives on through his designs, which are still admired and studied.
In 1946 Architects K.Koželka and A.Kropáček became co-founders of České umělecké dílny (the Czech Art Workshop).