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.
Restored Bauhaus Tubular Steel Sofa by Robert Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style sofa was produced by Robert Slezak's company in the Czech Republic in the 1930s. The sofa has been completely renovated - it has varnished wood, new cushions uphol...
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Bauhaus Robert Slezák 3-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, fabric - Original upholstery - Dimensions of mattress: W 185cm x D 83cm - Good, original condition.
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus sofa from the 1930s is an exceptional example of Czechoslovak functionalist design. It was produced by the renowned Slezákovy závody and has been meticulously re...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Chair, by Mart Stam for R. Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Bauhaus chair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It was designed by the renowned architect and designer Mart Stam and manufactured by Slez...
Chrome, Steel
$6,498 / set
Bauhaus armchairs Fa Slezák Fn 24 / Thonet S 411
By Robert Slezák
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus armchairs Fa Slezák Fn 24 / Thonet S411. Professionally stained and repolished.
Chrome
$2,244 / set
Chair and Table by Robert Slezák, 1930-1940
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
The items made are from chrome and wood. Chrome is in original condition. Wooden surfaces of the table and chair are painted with polyurethane hardened varnish in high gloss. Manufac...
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus sofa from the 1930s is an exceptional example of Czechoslovak functionalist design. It was produced by the renowned Slezákovy závody and has been meticulously re...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Orange Bauhaus Sofa, Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Orange bauhaus sofa by Robert Slezak Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Number of Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-Plated Steel...
Steel, Chrome
Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet
By Thonet, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholstered with high qualit...
Chrome
Fully Restored Bauhaus Yellow Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa, Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus-style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Manufactured by Robert Slezák. Number of seats: 3 The sofa is...
Chrome, Steel
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholstered to high quality ...
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Robert Slezák, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech designer Robert Slezak. It has been reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia. Please contact us to find out the details of its reup...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus White Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholst...
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Bauhaus-style sofa originates from the first half of the 20th century and was manufactured by Robert Slezák. The frame is made of tubular chrome-plated steel, which has been exp...
Chrome, Steel
Bauhaus Three-Seater Tubular Sofa by Slezák, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare Bauhaus three-seater sofa produced by Slezák in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The sofa features a chrome-plated tubular steel frame combined with wooden elements, embodying...
Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholst...
Chrome
Modernist Tubular Stool Black & White Fabric, Chrome-Plated Steel, Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Modernist Bauhaus - Art Deco chrome tabouret. Completely restored, new upholstery and fabric Maker: Slezák Company Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939.
Chrome
Small Round Bauhaus Chrome Stool by Robert Sezák, Original Leather, 1940s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Bauhaus chrome stool. Maker: Robert Slezák.
Chrome
Modernist Tubular Stool, Orange Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Modernist Bauhaus - Art Deco chrome tabouret. Completely restored, new upholstery and leather.
Chrome
Marcel Breuer's B 64 Reimagined as K 17 Armchair by Robert Slezak, 1930s
By Slezak Company, Robert Slezák
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A striking Czech reinterpretation of Marcel Breuer’s iconic B64 chair, this rare model K 17 was designed by architect and innovator Robert Slezák and produced by the Slezák factory i...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Quality Fabric, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant sofa from the early 20th century originates from the renowned Slezákovy závody workshop. Its frame is crafted from tubular chrome steel, which has been professionally cl...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed by Rudolf Slezák, Czechoslovakia, ca. 1934
By Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
This Bauhaus tubular steel couch was produced circa 1934 by the Czechoslovak manufacturer Rudolf Slezák as a company design. The piece reflects the functional and reduced design prin...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Quality Fabric, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant sofa from the early 20th century originates from the renowned Slezákovy závody workshop. Its frame is crafted from tubular chrome steel, which has been professionally cl...
Steel, Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Multifunctional Daybed, Robert Slezák, Tubular Steel, Storage Unit
By Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
This multifunctional daybed was manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s and is a fine example of Bauhaus-era tubular steel furniture. Designed to function as both a sofa and a day...
Steel, Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Tubular Chair by Robert Slezak , Czechoslovakia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - seat height: 44cm
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant sofa, crafted by Slezákovy závody, represents the iconic Bauhaus design. The structure, made of chrome-plated steel, has been professionally cleaned and fitted with new ...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholst...
Chrome
Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Stam and Slezak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: beech and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany Maker: Mart Stam. Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architect pivota...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by R.Slezak, Model K32, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
We present to you the iconic pair of K 32 armchairs in the Bauhaus style, one of the most famous models designed for the renowned Slezák Factories (Slezákovy závody) in Czechoslovaki...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholst...
Chrome
Set of Two Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of two restored beech Bauhaus Armchairs designed by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Designer: Mart Stam Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech, ...
Chrome
Walnut Bauhaus Sideboard by Robert Slezak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Walnut Bauhaus sideboard by Robert Slezak. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut, Glass Number of drawers: 3 Revived poli...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Robert Slezák, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech designer Robert Slezak. It has been reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia. Please contact us to find out the details of its reup...
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by R. Slezak, Model K32, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Model K 32 This elegant Bauhaus armchair originates from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is an iconic Model K 32 from the renowned Slezákovy závody, repre...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored black Bauhaus sofa by Robert Slezak. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Number of Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-plate...
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa, Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus white leather sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Maker: Robert Slezák. Number of seats: 3 The sofa is ...
Steel, Chrome
Fully Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholstered to high quality ...
Chrome
Black Leather Foot Stool, 1930s Czechia, Made by Slezák
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made by Robert Slezak and reupholstered to high quality leather.
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Rattan, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Bauhaus-style ottoman originates from Bohemia and was manufactured in the 1930s by the Slezák company. It features a round seat made of a beech frame, and cane weaving. The ott...
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech armchairs designed by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Designer: Mart Stam Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech a...
Chrome
Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, Designer Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored black Bauhaus sofa by Robert Slezak. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Number of Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-Plate...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Two Original Armchairs, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of two restored beech Bauhaus Armchairs. Style: Bauhaus Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech, Chrome-plated Steel, Rattan. In pristine origina...
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Sofa by Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Fully Restored Bauhaus Sofa with Chrome Tubular Steel Frame by Robert Slezak. Maker: Robert Slezak Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1...
Chrome
Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., Four Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Arm-chairs - 4 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech and chrome Source: Czechia.
Chrome
Modernist Tubular Stool, Ivory Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Modernist Bauhaus - Art Deco chrome tabouret. Completely restored, new upholstery and leather. Maker: Slezák Company Source Czechia Period: 1930-1939.
Chrome
Pair of Green Bauhaus Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia, Made by Robert Slezák
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
These green dining chairs are made by Robert Slezák, a famous manufacturer in Czechia from the 1930s. The chairs are in original, pristine condition and have not been restored.
Steel, Chrome
Green Vintage Bauhaus Set of Chairs Manufactured by Robert Slezák, 1930-1939
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original Bauhaus chairs manufactured by Robert Slezák are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era. This perfect example of Czech Bauhaus style ...
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs, Robert Slezak, Chrome, Beech, Czechia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Robert Slezak. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Material: Beech, Chrome-plated Steel Revived polish. The ch...
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Fully Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholst...
Chrome