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 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
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 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
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
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-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 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
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 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
Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and beige fabric stools or ottomans designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Restored and reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"H x 23.5"W x 16.25"D S...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique African Senufo Stool, c. 1930s
By Senufo
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single, solid block of wood, each Senufo stool communicates a unique personality as a sculptural seat or table. This example from the early 20th century resonates ...
Wood
Round Danish Stool in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Prague, New Town
Round Danish stool, tabouret, ottoman, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. In the manner of Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Made from wood, seat ...
Sheepskin, Wood
Erich Dickmann Bauhaus Stool, Rush & Solid Oak, 1940s, Germany
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant and minimalistic BAUHAUS stool with beautiful handcrafted details by Erich Dieckmann made in the 1940s. Made of solid oak and rush. Free DHL shipping
Oak
Rationalist Tubular Stool, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Rationalist Tubular stool 1930s Seat upholstered in faux fur.
Chrome
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
Tubular Steel Bar Stools from USA
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Art Deco style geometric and dramatic hourglass-shaped stools made of large-gauge tubular steel with round cushions upholstered in a moss green ultra-suede. Several available.
Steel
$3,487
H 32.29 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
Restored Modernist Bauhaus Chrome Frame Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
Rare modernist sofa manufactured in the 1930s by Hynek Gottwald, representative of early tubular steel design. The piece has undergone a comprehensive restoration, including newly co...
Steel, Chrome
Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an ad...
Fabric, Walnut
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
$1,250
H 19.3 in Dm 17.92 in
Industrial Factory Bauhaus Stool by Rowac / Robert Wagner Germany, 1910-1920s
By Robert Wagner, Rowac
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
This iconic three-legged steel stool "Stahl Schemel Modell 1" is made by Rowac (Karl RObert WAgner in Chemnitz) and is known to enthusiasts and collectors as a industrial design classic. It was developed 1905 and exhibited for the first time 1909 at the Leipzig Fair. it was used at the Bauhaus and is considered the original type of workshop stool. Walter Gropius used the stool for his new Bauhaus building in Dessau. The Rowac Stool...
Steel
Sold
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
Bauhaus Style Chromed Tubular Steel Stool by Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style stool was manufactured by Slezak in the Czech Republic in the 1930s. Made of chromed tubular steel with a molded plywood seat. S...
Steel, Chrome
Functionalist Chrome Stool, Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
Very well preserved chrome surface (worst place photographed in detail). The cover fabric with a distinctive texture is also very well preserved.
Chrome
1930s Robert Slezak Functionalist Stool/Tabouret
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- chrome plated parts with signs of use - wooden parts has been cleaned and finished by shellac - stamped by maker.
Chrome
Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel Stools by Robert Slezak, 1930s, Set of 3
By Robert Slezák
Located in Żory, PL
A set of three Bauhaus style stools, manufactured in the 1930s by Robert Slezak in Czechoslovakia. Made of wood and chromed tubular steel. Preserve...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 16.54 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Modernist Tubular Stool, Red 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
Sold
H 16.54 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Modernist Tubular Stool, Black 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
Bauhaus Chrome Stool by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930 - Czechoslovakia - Maker: Robert Slezák, Bystrice p.Hostýnem - Publicized in catalogues and books - Reupholstered, polished.
Chrome