The former living room, which is the dominant space of the entire ground floor, not only because of its size, but also because of the preserved authentic elements from the time when the Baťa family lived in the villa. Dominik Čipera was for many years Tomáš Baťa’s right-hand man and had an exceptional ability to realise his vision. He played an important role for the company and the whole of Czechoslovakia during the Protectorate.
CAPACITY
75 persons theatre seating; 30 persons seating with tables; 150 persons without seating - reception
AREA
6 x 10,3 metres
SPECIALTY
Connection with other rooms, access balcony at the back, largest space on the ground floo
The dining room is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spaces in which the most authentic elements have been preserved. That is why it was named after Maria Baťová, the wife of Tomáš Baťa. The uniqueness of the dining room is especially in its connection with the kitchen, from which it is separated by a hidden door, with the conservatory and, last but not least, with the living room, from which it can be separated by the original retractable door.
CAPACITY
30 persons standing; 25 persons theatre seating
AREA
6,4 x 5,5 metres
SPECIALTY
Connection with other rooms, total capacity up to 150 persons
The hall of Jan Antonín Baťa, Tomáš Baťa’s half-brother, was originally a library. Its size is identical to the dining room, but it is equipped with original built-in cupboards and a fireplace with beaten metalwork by the sculptor Horejec. It is the left wing of the living room and adjoins the hall and the Hugo Vavrečka Hall. It is a suitable space for intimate business meetings or can be used within the entire ground floor space.
CAPACITY
30 persons for a cocktail party; 20 persons theatre seating; 15 persons seating with tables
AREA
6,6 x 4,5 metres
SPECIALTY
Connection with other rooms (Rooms of Dominik Čipera and Marie Baťová), total capacity up to 150 persons
The most important place on the entire ground floor is Tomáš Baťa's study, which has been furnished in an authentic form. It is furnished with furniture from the 1930s manufactured for the directors of the Bata company. The main feature of the study is a large window, the purpose of which was to give the boss the best view of the factory. The study offers a place to get acquainted not only with the personality of Tomáš Baťa, but also with the Bata company. Period photographs and some of his personal belongings are on display here.
AREA
4,5 x 3 metres
SPECIALTY
This room is designed for taking photographs from behind Tomáš Baťa's desk.
