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Robert Slezák Chairs

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
Four 30s cantilever Bauhaus tubular steel chairs by Mart Stam for Robert Slezak
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in München, DE
Four 1930s cantilever tubular steel Bauhaus chairs. Design by the well-known Dutch architect Mart Stam. Manufacturer is furniture factory Robert Slezak. Made in Czech. Seat and backr...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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Metal, 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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Stam and Slezak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Chrome Chair
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930 - Maker: Robert Slezák - see detailed pictures for condition - published in catalogue (model K 16).
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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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
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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Chrome

Bauhaus Armchairs Model K 16 by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Kovona, Robert Slezák
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These elegant functionalist armchairs, model K 16, was designed and produced in the 1930s by the renowned Czechoslovak manufacturer Robert Slezák from Bystřice pod Hostýnem. It is an...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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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.      
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Set of Two Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
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, ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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Chrome

Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Maker: Robert Slezák (marked) - Published in catalogues - New color with patina already (see the photos) - Very early model, connected with small rivet.
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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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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 ...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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Chrome

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Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
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Very Rare Bauhaus Chrome Stool or Mart Stam, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
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Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., Four Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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Vintage Bauhaus Skaala Fabric & Chrome Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s, Set of 4
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four Skaala chairs was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for the Finnish Avarte manufacture during the 1980s. Due to their modern and minimal look, they will easily find their place in the living room or office. The Skaala chair perfectly reflects Kukkapuro's love for ergonomic furniture. This innovative combination of aesthetics and functionality refers to idea from Bauhaus school. The frame is made of chrome-plated goldish metal. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gray fabric, and additional armrests are made of birch plywood. Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish furniture designer. He is the important person of Finnish functionalism. He has mainly been working as a freelance designer since the 1950s, and most of the furniture he designed early in his career is still in production. "Does it make sense to design a chair that is not comfortable to sit on?" - this is one of Kukkapuro's favorite sayings, which perfectly reflects the designer's love of ergonomic furniture. His designs aim at a subtle balance between functionality and aesthetics - a perfect example of this is the Karuselli chair by Artek and other iconic designs such as the Saturnus table, the Skaala chair, the Remmi series, and the Ateljee armchair and sofa. In his career, Kukkapuro has received many national and international awards - incl. Lunning Prize in 1966, First Prize at the International Chair Design Competition in Italy in 1972 and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 1995. His works are permanently present in museums around the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Avarte was established as a continuation of the family company Haimi. In 1980, Haimi employees acquired the company for themselves and changed the company name to Avarte. Haimi was a Finnish furniture manufacturer founded in 1943 that was especially known as the producer of Yrjö Kukkapuro designs. Avarte continued to manufacture furniture until 2013, when the company ha been ceased. In addition to Yrjö Kukkapuro's designs, Avarte also produced furniture designed by Samula Naamanka, Mikko Paakkanen and Simo Heikkilä...
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Bauhaus Tubular Chromed Steel and Beech Armchair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam, Thonet
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Fn 6 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Mücke & Melder
Located in Żory, PL
Tubular steel chair designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Mücke-Melder in the 1930s. Please send us a message with your postcode to provide an accurate shipping cost.
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Restored Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set, Round Table and Four Chairs by Mart Stam, 19
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Located in Żory, PL
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Bauhaus Style Chromed Tubular Steel Stool by Slezak, 1930s
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Set of 4 Bauhaus Dining Chairs, designed by Mart Stam, Tubular Steel Base, 1930s
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Previously Available Items
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
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Desk Chairs by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Bauhaus cantilever chrome-plated steel desk chairs designed by Robert Slezák and manufactured by Slezákovy závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. These iconic Bauhaus cantilever desk...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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Set of 4 Bauhaus Cantilever Plywood Desk Chairs by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Slezak Company
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 4 Bauhaus cantilever chrome-plated tubular steel and plywood desk chairs designed by Robert Slezák for Slezákovy závody in Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Date of manufacture: 1930s O...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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Czech Bauhaus Chair, Marcel Breuer and Robert Slezák, Chrome, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Original condition Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Chrome-plated steel Source: Czechia.
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Set of Czech Walnut Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., 4 Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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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).
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Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Chairs by Mart Stam, circa 1930
By Robert Slezák, Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
High quality functional furniture. Designed by Mart Stam (1899-1986) circa 1925 for company Thonet (Model B32). Rare variant with plywood seat and backrest. Manufactured in Czechoslo...
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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.  
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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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Robert Slezák chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Robert Slezák chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Robert Slezák chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Robert Slezák chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $868 and can go as high as $1,942, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,583.

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