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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
Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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 Horomerice, CZ
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

Bauhaus Steelpipe-Set by Mart Stam, ex. by Robert Slézak (CZK, circa 1935)
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Stahlrohr Freischwinger (Sessel & Armlehnstuhl) Entwurf: Mart Stam, Bauhaus Dessau um 1931 Modell-Nummer: B43 & B43F Ausführung: verm. Robert Slezak, CZK um 1935 (Modell K/S1...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Robert Slezák Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Four 30s cantilever Bauhaus tubular steel chairs by Mart Stam for Robert Slezak
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
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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Chrome, Metal

Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., Four Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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 Two Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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 Horomerice, CZ
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

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

Bauhaus Office Chairs by Robert Slezák for Baťa, 1930´s, Set of 2
By Robert Slezák
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These cantilever office chairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The production of these chairs was provided by Robert Slez...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Robert Slezák Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

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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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