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Robert Slezák Furniture

Czech

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.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Robert Slezák seating, tables, lighting and more.

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Creator: Robert Slezák
Dealer: MODERN XX/ Galerie Modern Design Berlin
Art Deco-Streamline 2-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, c. 1935
By Robert Slezák, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- streamline 2-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and manufactured by Robert Slezák Company, circa 1935. The outstanding form of this wa...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Robert Slezák Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Art Deco-Streamline 3-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, c 1935
By Robert Slezák, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- streamline 3-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and manufactured by Robert Slezák Company, circa 1935. The outstanding form of this wa...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Robert Slezák Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Stained Wood, Chromium Plated Metall, c. 1930
By Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model PS 10, stained wood, chromium plated metal, c. 1930. The wood finish can be customized. This desk is restored on request, delivery time 8-10 weeks.
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2010s Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist Cabinet Made Of Chrome Plated Metal And Walnut Veneer, c. 1930
By Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Cabinet made of chrome plated metal and walnut veneer. Designed and manufactured by Robert Slezak, c. 1930. Restored on request. Delivery time c. 12-15 weeks.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Robert Slezák Furniture

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Robert Slezák furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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