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.
$6,418 / set
Bauhaus armchairs Fa Slezák Fn 24 / Thonet S 411
By Robert Slezák
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bauhaus armchairs Fa Slezák Fn 24 / Thonet S411. Professionally stained and repolished.
Chrome
Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
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
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
Marcel Breuer's B 64 Reimagined as K 17 Armchair by Robert Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Slezak Company
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
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
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
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
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
$2,217 / 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
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
Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Steel Chrome Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - very good original condition with patina - bakelite armrests - chrome perfectly preserved - suitable for a new upholstery jr
Steel
$9,199 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.43 in D 22.05 in
Six Stamped S33 Mart Stam 1-06G Marcel Breuer Leather Armchairs Made in Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this set of six fully stamped, original Mart Stam 1-06G, Marcel Breuer S33 armchairs in brown leather circa 1980’...
Chrome
$2,130 / item
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat & Beech
By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards the passion of reminiscence and intimacy: a contemporary design that evokes memorie...
Wood
$3,325 / set
H 27.17 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus armchairs B 246 designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet in 1930s. Historically, this model was among those installed in the iconic Villa Rezek in Vienna, buil...
Bentwood
$3,180
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 32.29 in
Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s Elegant 1930s Bauhaus cantilever armchair attributed to Thonet, featuring a polished tubular steel frame, n...
Chrome
$2,600 / set
H 28.75 in Dm 31.5 in
Restored Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set, Round Table and Four Chairs by Mart Stam, 19
By Mart Stam
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style set was produced in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. The set consists of a round table, two armchairs (S43F) and two chairs (S43) designed by Mart Stam. The furnitur...
Steel, Chrome
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in the very last years of the 1920s. The leather has great patina and is definitely ...
Steel
$991
H 16.54 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech designer Robert Slezak. This Bauhaus-style ottoman from the 1930s was produced by Slezákovy závody. It features tubular chromed steel and is upholstered ...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four Czech Art Deco tubular chrome chairs. A matching armchairs is also available (not included in price) see pictures. and 1st...
Chrome
Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Czech 1930s upholstered tubular chrome armchair. A set of 4 matching chairs are also available (not included in price) see last pictures. 1stDibs Ref: LU784811320723
Metal, Chrome
$3,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Pair of original Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by Cova, Milan 1930s
By Cova, Italy 1
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Pair of Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by the famous Cova company in Milan, circa 1935. An exemplary pair of armchairs in metal tubing and veneered wood that demonstrate th...
Metal
$4,726 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Fn21 Armchairs, by Mücke-Melder, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Model: FN 21 Famos This pair of armchairs is an absolute jewel of interwar design and a masterpiece of the Bauhaus and functionalist style from the 1930s. This is the legendary FN 2...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 36.03 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Restored Bauhaus Swivel Chair, by Robert Slezák, Leather, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This unique Bauhaus swivel armchair originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s and was manufactured by the renowned Robert Slezák Factories (Závody Roberta Slezáka). Its design fo...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Cantilever Plywood and Walnut Armchair by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Slezak Company
Located in Prague, New Town
Bauhaus cantilever plywood and walnut armchair, model K10, designed by Robert Slezák for Slezákovy Závody in Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Offered in its ...
Chrome, Steel
Model K32 Bauhaus Armchairs by Robert Slezak, Circa 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model K32 Bauhaus armchairs by Robert Slezak, Circa 1930s - All prices inc UK shipping - Cantilever chrome frames - Velvet upholstery - Sprung seats - Made by Robert Slezak ...
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Set of Czech Walnut Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., 4 Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Well preserved original condition. Armchairs, 4 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Walnut and Chrome-plat...
Chrome
Sold
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Czech Beech Bauhaus Green Armchairs, Slezák, 4 Pieces, Original Paint, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original preserved condition and paint. Set of 4 armchairs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Plywood and Chromed steel Source: Czechia (Maker: Slezák).
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 19.89 in
Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Chairs by Robert Slezak, Four Pieces, Chrome, 1920s
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chairs: 4 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1920-1929. Material: Beech and chrome Source: Czechia.
Chrome