well-preserved Bauhaus wardrobe by Robert Slezák, circa 1935

This original Bauhaus wardrobe was manufactured by Robert Slezák in Czechoslovakia around 1935. It represents the colorful clarity and functional discipline characteristic of Czechoslovak Functionalism — a movement that combined the rational spirit of Bauhaus modernism with a more vivid, expressive aesthetic.
Based in Bystrice pod Hostýnem, Robert Slezák was among the leading producers of tubular steel furniture in the 1930s. The company maintained a close cooperation with Thonet-Mundus AG, gaining access to international designs and licenses for works by Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Mies van der Rohe, and Bruno Weil.
This dialogue between German and Czechoslovak modernism resulted in a remarkable synthesis of technical precision and aesthetic clarity.
The wardrobe retains its original salmon-colored spirit lacquer finish, an elaborate surface treatment that preserves the authentic character of the 1930s. The rounded corners, precisely engineered tubular steel base, and characteristic cylindrical handles highlight the functional elegance and design consistency of the piece.
It remains in excellent, museum-quality condition and stands as a vivid document of the international influence of Bauhaus principles on Czechoslovak design.
An authentic collector’s piece uniting function, color, and form in perfect balance.