Bauhaus Cantilever Plywood and Walnut Armchair by Robert Slezák, 1930s
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Bauhaus Cantilever Plywood and Walnut Armchair by Robert Slezák, 1930s
About the Item
- Creator:Slezak Company (Manufacturer),Robert Slezák (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Bauhaus (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition, with patina consistent with age and use. We guarantee the authenticity and quality of all our goods.
- Seller Location:Praha 2, CZ
- Reference Number:Seller: 44981stDibs: LU6233230267882
Robert Slezák
Best known for his sleek, Bauhaus style, designer Robert Slezák was a pioneer in the manufacturing of chrome and bent-metal furniture during the early 20th century.
Born in the town of Bystřice pod Hostýnem in today’s Czech Republic, Slezák originally trained as a locksmith and in 1908 established a locksmith’s workshop in his hometown. What began as a small business providing common locksmith products grew into the Slezák Factory, which made brass fittings for furniture and buildings. In 1911, Slezák became one of the first manufacturers in Europe to use a galvanic coating of copper, chromium and nickel on the surface of his products.
Starting in 1913, Slezák focused on designing and producing brass and metal furniture with wood accents, like chairs, beds and tables. By the 1930s, Slezák’s furniture style began to evolve towards mid-century modern and Bauhaus design, leading to streamlined and tubular three-seat sofas, stools, bent-metal chairs, wood and chrome coffee tables, desks, lighting and cabinets. During this time, Slezák also collaborated with the Czech furniture company Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem on pieces including his Bauhaus chrome and walnut side table.
After 1948, Slezák’s firm became part of the Kovona furniture-making company, which continued to produce and recreate Slezák’s designs from the 1950s to the 1980s. Since 1992, the Czech furniture manufacturer has been known as Kovonax.
Today, Slezák’s designs remain highly sought after by interior designers and collectors of mid-century and Bauhaus furniture.
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