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At 16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
The AT 16 was originally designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1961. This example is from the 2012 limited re-edition, purchased directly from the Tecno showroom in Milan. The central structure is comprised of an external leather-wrapped aluminum tube, and two sliding concentric tubes in black anodized aluminum. Polished aluminum rings act as the locking mechanisms for the tubes, and can be loosened to adjust the height. The adjustable brushed stainless steel bars cross through the central tube and hold the spheres. The spheres themselves are beech, stained in different colors and range in size from 1.25″ to 3.5″. The rack is installed via a floor mounted anti-skid disc in polished aluminum and a brass plug set in the ceiling (see photos for top and bottom installation components). Embossed ‘Tecno’ manufacturer mark in the leather. Height adjustability: 106.25″ to maximum 126″ L / D: 27.25″ maximum.
H: 126″ x W: 27.25″ x D: 27.25″
Italian Modernist Lacquered Walnut and Plastic Coat Stand by Luigi Sormani
Luigi Sormani coat stand in lacquered walnut veneer, plastic, and laminate components (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Composed of white laminate folding doors with plastic hooks on both sides supported by a dual-umbrella holder and lacquered walnut veneer plinth.
Very good, vintage shape with only light wear to the white components (slight edge discoloration and few nicks to the umbrella holder) along with a few scuffs to lacquered veneer base, as shown.
Dramatic foyer/entryway piece that is practical as it is stylish.
H: 71.75″ x L: 37″ x D: 15.5″ (white panels folded in)
D: 9.75″ (reflecting the base alone with panels extended out).
Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass Swivelling Coat Rack
This elegant 1950s Italian Coat / Hat Rack is composed of a swivel-top tier with full-360 degree mobility. The ‘x’ form painted steel base is supported by cylindrical metal feet. The top tier (hooks) measures 17″ in diameter The x base is 23″ D x 19″ W.
H: 71.5″ x W: 19″ x D: 23″
Pair of Modernist Chrome and Walnut Coat and Hat Trees / Racks by Vogel Peterson
$1,900.00Pair of Mid-Century Modern coat/hat trees manufactured by Vogel-Peterson (ca. 1960s, Illinois, USA).
One rack/tree is equipped with five removable walnut hangers; the other has six, and both racks feature three “V” form metal brackets on top for hats.
Suitable as valets, given their relatively small footprint.
Very good, restored condition with a few scuffs to the walnut and a couple of veneer fills below the top bracket.
One tree retains the manufacturer’s label to the base.
H: 71.25″ x L: 21.13″ x D: 21.13″
Hanger and top metal bracket are both 17″ L
Can be disassembled for parcel shipping, but reassembly is required on the receiving end.
Sculptural Double Helix Maple Coat Tree
Charming Scandinavian coat rack / tree modeled after DNA. Peg and ball construction, handcrafted in solid maple.
Fine, vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age / use (namely, the staved maple base has two streaks of filler applied by the maker to the finish, as shown).
Measures: H 68.25″ x L 12.5″ x D 12″
Base measures: 10″ H x 11.5″ D x 12″ L.
Set of Eleven Vintage “Gronda” Wall Mirrors / Coat Racks by Luciano Bertoncini
$9,500.00Set of eleven modular “Gronda” coat rack/mirrors designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Elco (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Composed of rectangular uprights lined in black extruded plastic with metal components and tinted mirrored-glass fronts.
Two of the eleven modules have fixed glass with no coat rack function; the other nine include a lower fixed mirror portion and a pivoting top mirror section that, when pressed, can be used as a coat hanger.
Includes the seldomly seen, original wall brackets in a 3-4-4 orientation (or 4-4-3, or 4-3-4 configuration, as the brackets along with the mirrors are completely modular). When mounting, the set can be broken up into sets of three, four, and four using the uprights interchangeably in any order.
Alternatively, the mirrors can free-stand upright at a slant, though wall mounting is recommended for stability.
Very good, vintage condition with light scuffs to the black plastic, a few scratches to the glass and light desilvering around the mirror edges (all wear is minor and age commensurate).
Given the presence of the original brackets, this listing is for the full set of eleven.
H: 78.88″ x L: 7.25″ x D: 2.5″
Set of Four Italian Modern Enamel and Steel “Fish” Mounted Coat Hooks by SIVA
$850.00Giuseppe Calonaci, b. 1931 Poggibonsi (Sienna) Italy, founded S.I.V.A. in 1955, an arts laboratory focused the creation of enamel on steel art and sculptural objects.
These coat racks are a fine example of this contrasting amalgamation of the elegant, delicate, colorful enamel against the robust, rugged iron.
Charming fish motif and vibrant color palette in red, blue, green, black, white, beige and orange.
Light edge wear and minor spotting present to the enamel panels; iron shows patches of oxidation commensurate with age.
H: 11.75″ x L: 5″ x D: 4″
Vintage Folk Art ‘Tree’ Hat or Coat Rack
Impressive 1920s tree-form coat / hat rack, circa 1920s, composed of stained dry wood of an actual tree (likely cherry). Fitted to a carved wood base with carved decorative accents. Rich color and marvelous texture.
H 60.75″ x W 14.1″ x D 14.5″
Vintage Folk Art Ebonized ‘Tree’ Hat or Coat Rack
Impressive tree-form coat / hat rack, circa 1920s, composed of ebonized dry wood of an actual tree (likely cherry). Fitted to a carved wood base. Rich ebony color and marvelous texture with early hand hammered nails and spikes.
Dimensions
Height: 60.75 in.
Width: 14.1 in.
Depth: 14.5 in
Vintage Italian Angled Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand in Painted Steel and Brass
$2,600.00Visually stunning steel and brass slanted coat rack, ca. 1970s Italy.
Composed of an angled steel column/pole supporting a brass demilune top rack with a perforated surface and ‘crown’ border of cut triangular and trapezoidal ‘hooks’ for hanging scarfs and coats above an eight-slotted brass umbrella holder.
Triangular base houses a metal perforated insert, furthering the geometric component of the design.
Rich patina to the metal ‘grid’ insert and steel base and some scuffs to the central pole, along with spots of tarnish/scuffs to the brass. Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 66.75″ x L: 23.75″ x D: 12.25″
Top demilune rack: H: 2.75″ x L: 22.25″ x D: 11″
Umbrella holder: H: 1.13″ x L: 17.13″ x D: 7.75″
Triangular base: H: 2.25″ x L: 23.75″ x D: 12.25″
Vintage Italian Wall-Mounted Coat Hook/Rack in Aluminum and Walnut
$350.00Vintage wall-mounted coat hook in Italian walnut and anodized aluminum (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Original green aluminum finish shows patina and is worn in places. There is one dent to one of the hooks towards the bottom, as shown.
Light scuffs to the walnut, only visible in direct light.
Relatively small size, ideal for a foyer – 4.5″ H x 15.63″ L x 3.88″ D
Retains the “Mod. Dep. Made in Italy.”
Vintage Walnut and Anodized Aluminum Wall Mounted Coat Rack with Two Hangers
$450.00Modernist coat rack featuring a walnut mount with two anodized aluminum ‘hooks’ and dual bracket in which the two hangers fit (ca. 1970s, USA).
Practical, stylish piece, ideal for foyer/hallway, office or bedroom use.
Newly refinished condition; only light wear/patina remains, as shown.
One aluminum hanger top is slightly bent, which will be counterbalanced by a jacket/coat’s weight.
H: 12.5″ x L: 18″ x D: 3.75″
Walnut mount alone is 6″ H
Hanger alone is 16.75″ L