Rare Hynek Gottwald SP10 Desk: A Bauhaus-Modernist Masterpiece from the 1930s

Hynek Gottwald was a prominent Czechoslovakian manufacturer in the 1930s, known for his avant-garde tubular steel furniture, strongly influenced by Bauhaus and the philosophy of Functionalist design. The company enabled the Czechoslovak design avant-garde – including important designers like Karel Ort, Hanna Zaveska Kucerova, and Ladislav Zak – to bring their innovative concepts into industrial production. The work from his workshop is characterized by clean lines, minimalist aesthetics, and a strong focus on functionality, which vividly reflects the industrial progress of the time.

This desk, model SP10, is an outstanding example of Gottwald’s vision. The sturdy tubular steel frame embodies the timeless Bauhaus principle of “form follows function.” The desk is in its original condition, displaying a beautiful patina that highlights its authentic character. A representative collector’s item  of museum quality.