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 Dining Table, by R. Slezák, Chrome, Polished Oak, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This dining table is a prime example of 1930s Czechoslovak functionalist design in the Bauhaus style. Manufactured by the renowned Slezákovy závody (Robert Slezák), the table is base...
Steel, Chrome
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
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
Oak Writing Desk Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Bauhaus Style, Restored
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Manufactured by Robert Slezak factory, in the 1930s. Wood is completely restored. The original veneer is preserved. Tubular steel with ...
Chrome
Original Bauhaus Writing Desk with Chair, by R. Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Revived original varnish Professionally cleaned chrome Dimensions of the chair: Height: 84.5 cm (33.3 in) Width: 41 cm (16.1 in) Depth: 56 cm (22 in) Seat: 43 cm (16.9 in) Dimensio...
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 Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1940s
By André Lurcat, Robert Slezák
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
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by R. Slezák, Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This writing desk is a fantastic example of interwar functionalism and Bauhaus style design from the 1930s. It was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the renowned Robert Slezák compan...
Steel, Chrome
White Bauhaus Writing Desk Made in 1930s Czechia 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
$2,788 / 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
$7,901 / set
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
1930s M. Breuer Set of B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome plated parts in good condition with some signs of use - Top desk and wooden armrests has been relacquered some times ago and they are in good condition - Newly upholst...
Chrome
Restored Burl & Brass Vintage Regency Writing Desk by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Expertly refinished neoclassical style writing desk or library table by Baker, made in the USA c. 1980s. The burlwood desktop rests upon a cherrywood curule base. Brass floral medal...
Brass
$6,200 / item
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider ...
Brass
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
Italian Art Desk desk in wood and steel, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Desk desk in wood and steel, 1930s Desk in briar wood. Under the rectangular top, there are a column of three rectangular drawers with round chromed steel handles and a l...
Metal
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Dressing Table, 1940s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style oak dressing table with mirror was produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia. The frame is made of chromed tubular stee...
Steel, Chrome
$2,760
H 29.53 in W 61.23 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A commanding solid oak freestanding writing desk in the Danish Country Modern tradition, with deeply hand-carved drawer fronts, brass ring pulls, and a richly figured cathedral grain...
Brass
Bauhaus Art Deco Chrome Smoking Set, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - original condition - Glass ashtray - Polished.
Chrome
$3,834
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Modernist Bauhaus desk made of wood and chrome-plated steel, France, 1950s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Bauhaus-style executive desk with a veneered and solid wood top, featuring a frame consisting of a triple tubular base made of chrome-plated steel. The desk consists of a chrome-plat...
Steel, Chrome
Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French desk from the 40s / 50s in modernist Bauhaus style. Structure of the desk in veneered and solid Rio rosewood with a triple tubular base in chromed steel quite rare. The desk i...
Chrome
$11,500
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining/Writing Table (8 matching chairs available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco rectangular mahogany table raised on two sculptural pedestals, accented with bronze lower moldings. Eight matching chairs available separately (not included i...
Brass
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H 30.71 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in
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
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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 30.32 in W 57.49 in D 29.93 in
Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Designed by Robert Slezak in the 1930s. Material: beech, chrome-plated steel. Wood is completely restored. New polish and professionally cleaned chrome. 8 drawers and locks are fully functional. Tubular steel with original chrome plating...
Chrome
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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
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
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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 Kovona, Robert Slezák
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