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 Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant writing desk is a premier example of Bauhaus functionalist design, dating back to 1930s Czechoslovakia. It was manufactured in the renowned Robert Slezák factory, one of...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Round Table in Walnut by Robert Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Żory, PL
This round Bauhaus style table was designed by Robert Slezak and produced in the 1930s. The walnut top has been restored and is lacquered in a satin finish. The chrome-plated frame i...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by R. Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This pair of bedside tables from the early 20th century is an outstanding example of Bauhaus functionalist design. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia, they seamlessly combine elegant chr...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions: Height: 78 cm (30.7 in) Width: 138 cm (54.3 in) Depth: 75 cm (29.5 in) Space for legs: Height: 73 cm (28.7 in) Width: 83 cm (32.7 in) This elegant Bauhaus writing desk ...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1940s
By Robert Slezák, André Lurcat
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This desk was designed by French modernist architect André Lurcat Catalog model: PS 8 Professionally cleaned chrome and re-chromed New polish Dimensions of the desk: Height: 80 cm ...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus tubular steel Chrome Table model R12 by Robert Slezak - 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - good original condition - original colour - mentioned in catalogues jr
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Serving Trolley, by R.Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This functionalist Bauhaus-style serving cart originates from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and is a creation of the renowned Robert Slezák Factories. The c...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 77 cm (30.3 in) Width: 148 cm (58.3 in) Depth: 75.5 cm (29.7 in) Leg space: Height: 61 cm (24 in) Width: 62 cm (24.4 in) Made by Slezak Factories, a unique...
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Chrome Coffee Table by Robert Slezák, 1940s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
The item made of combination chrome steel and wooden shelf in black varnish. Chrome is in original condition. The shelf’s are refurbished, painted hard polyurethane varnish in high s...
Steel
Restored Bauhaus Table, by Robert Slezák, Caucasian Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus table from the first half of the 20th century was crafted by the renowned Slezákovy závody. Its distinctive tubular chrome frame ensures both timeless aesthetics...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus tubular steel serving cart by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Kovona, Robert Slezák
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This Bauhaus-style serving cart was originally designed by Robert Slezák in the 1930s and later manufactured by Kovona, a nationalized Czechoslovak company that consolidated leading ...
Steel, Chrome
Small Czech Restored Black Chrome Bauhaus Table, R19, Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table. Material: Chrome-plated steel and Oak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia.
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Console Table by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Slezak Company
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A distinctive example of Bauhaus design from the 1930s, this tubular steel console table was produced by Robert Slezák in former Czechoslov...
Steel, Chrome
Chromed Coffee Table by Robert Slezák, 1940s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
The item is from combination chrome and wood. Chrome is in original condition. Wooden surfaces of the table is painted with polyurethane hardened varnish in high gloss. Manufacture i...
Chrome
1930s Original chrome Bauhaus Tubular steel Table by Robert Slezak
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930 - original condition - original hospital colour!! - wooden part suitable for renovation - chrome in perfect condition jr
Chrome
$1,506 / set
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Side Tables No. 206, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Labeled
Wood
$9,299
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935. Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 long drawers. By locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are locked. Very functional with much storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides. In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
Steel
Art Deco Coffee Round Dining Table Bauhaus, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This coffee, side table was designed by Thonet in the 1930s. The table features a tubular brass metal base and a Beechwood top with round faceted glass. In good Vintage condition. Di...
Brass
$2,825 / set
H 25.6 in W 13.98 in D 16.15 in
Functionalist Bedside Tables by Pauli Blomstedt, J. Merivaara, Finland, 1930s
By Pauli Blomstedt, J.Merivaara
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare and architecturally striking pair of functionalist bedside tables designed by Pauli Blomstedt and produced by J. Merivaara in Finland during the 1930s. These pieces embody th...
Steel
Bauhaus Side Table by Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
This Bauhaus side table, attributed to Marcel Breuer and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, represents an iconic example of early modernist furniture design. The piece comb...
Steel, Chrome
$4,850
H 29 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Art Deco Period Writing Desk, Mahogany, Leather, French, Vintage 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It features ebonized trim and is finished with a lustrous French p...
Brass
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Side Table B 12 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Originally designed by Marcel Breuer and catalogued as model B 12, this elegant Bauhaus side table stands as a hallmark of rational design. Manufactured in the 1930s by Mücke & Melde...
Steel, Chrome
$1,235
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Small Czech Restored Black Chrome Bauhaus Table, R19, Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table. Material: Chrome-plated steel and Oak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia.
Chrome
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
Set of Two Bauhaus Night Stands by Vichr & Co., 1930s
By Vichr & Co.
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare two night stands in light green color made by Vichr & Co. in 1930s. Original paint with some losses. Chrome in very good condition, only minor age patina. Sturdy and stabile.
Chrome
$4,943
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of chromed tubular steel and oak-veneered wood. Germany/Czechoslovakia/Austria, circa ...
Chrome
late 1940s desk by Gio Ponti in walnut wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigevano, PV
late 1940s desk by Gio Ponti in walnut wood and formica top. this desk was made for a house in milan, designed by gio ponti and emilio lancia.
Formica, Walnut
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H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus writing desk originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s. It is an authentic piece from the renowned manufacturer Robert Slezák, as evidenced by its preserved ...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Round Table, by Slezák Factories, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant round Bauhaus style table comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and was manufactured by Slezákovy závody. It features a tubular chrome steel ...
Steel, Chrome
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H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the table: Height: 76 cm (29.9 in) Width: 150 cm (59.1 in) Depth: 75 cm (29.5 in) Leg space: Height: 71 cm (28 in) Width: 57 cm (22.4 in) Luxurious desk design in Cau...
Steel, Chrome
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H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the table: Height: 74 cm (29.1 in) Width: 145 cm (57.1 in) Depth: 72 cm (28.3 in) Leg space: Height: 69 cm (27.2 in) Width: 72.5 cm (28.5 in) This table was designed ...
Chrome, Steel
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H 24.81 in Dm 27.56 in
Restored Bauhaus Round Table, by Robert Slezák, Spruce, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Produced by Robert Slezák company under license from Thonet. Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture It has been re...
Chrome, Steel
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H 30.71 in W 53.15 in D 30.32 in
Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia, Restored
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Designed by Robert Slezak in the 1930s. Material: Beech, chrome-plated steel. Number of drawers: 3. Wood is completely restored. Tubular steel with original chrome plating...
Chrome
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H 26.97 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Restored Oak Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Designed by Robert Slezak in the 1930s. Material: Oak, chrome-plated steel. Wood is completely restored. Tubular steel with original chrome plating...
Chrome
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H 30.52 in W 43.71 in D 33.27 in
Czech Bauhaus Folding Dining Table Designed by R. Slezak, 1930s, Restored, Oak
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Bauhaus folding dining table designed by R. Slezak. Period: 1930-1939 Material: oak, walnut, chrome-plated steel Restored. Adjustable width in 3 dimensions: 111, 158 a...
Chrome
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H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
Bauhaus Oak Bar or Serving Cart by Robert Slezák for Kovona, 1940s
By Robert Slezák, Kovona
Located in Prague, New Town
Bauhaus wooden bar or serving cart designed by Robert Slezák for Kovona in Czechoslovakia, 1940s. Date of manufacture: 1940s Origin: Czechoslovakia Mat...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Dining Set By Robert Slezák in Chrome and Oak, 1930s
By Slezak Company, Robert Slezák
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Bauhaus dining set in chrome-plated steel and oak designed by Robert Slezák for Slezákovy závody in Czechoslovakia, 1930s. The set includes a very rare folding dining table mad...
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Console Table by Robert Slezák
By Robert Slezák, Slezak Company
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Manufactured by Slezák company in former Czechoslovakia during 1930's. In good original condition with some traces of wear on the lacquere. Chrome very well preserved with only minor...
Steel
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H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
White Bauhaus Writing Desk Made in 1930s Germany by Robert Slezak, Restored
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech designer Robert Slezak and made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture. It has been re-pol...
Steel, Chrome