Coat rack - Aluminium - Set of four Solid Cast Aluminium Coat Hooks
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Set of four solid cast aluminium coat hooks manufactured in Italy, in good condition with authentic age-related patina; each hook measures approximately 10 × 10 × 8 cm.
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Rare and highly decorative set of four substantial wall-mounted coat and hat hooks, made in Italy circa 1940–1955.
Manufactured entirely from solid cast aluminium, these impressive hooks are a fine example of early Italian industrial design, combining functionality with remarkably sculptural and streamlined forms.
Each piece features a large horizontal upper support, designed to accommodate coats, jackets or hats without excessively deforming the fabric, together with a smaller curved lower hook for additional garments or accessories.
The generous proportions and particularly robust construction suggest that these hooks were originally designed for intensive use, possibly in a public, institutional or professional environment such as a school, office, workshop, factory changing room or communal cloakroom.
Their design is especially attractive: the tapered central body flows organically into the broad T-shaped upper section, while the smaller lower hook is integrated into the same sculptural composition. The result is an unmistakably functional yet elegant piece of mid-20th-century Italian design.
All four hooks are made from heavy cast aluminium and retain their authentic vintage surface, showing oxidation, scratches, small marks and traces of use consistent with their age. These signs have deliberately not been removed and contribute to their genuine industrial character and attractive original patina.
Several original cast/stamped identification marks and numbers are visible on the reverse of the mounting plates, as documented in the photographs.
The four pieces form a particularly attractive matching ensemble and can be installed individually with any desired spacing, making them ideal not only as functional coat hooks but also as distinctive architectural elements in a loft, entrance hall, dressing room, boutique, restaurant or industrial-style interior.
Dimensions of each hook: approx. 10 × 10 × 8 cm.
Period: circa 1940–1955
Country of origin: Italy
Material: cast aluminium
Quantity: 4
Condition: good original vintage condition, with authentic age-related patina and traces of use; no major structural damage visible.
A beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find set combining Italian industrial heritage, functionality and strong sculptural design.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
Translated by Google TranslateRare and highly decorative set of four substantial wall-mounted coat and hat hooks, made in Italy circa 1940–1955.
Manufactured entirely from solid cast aluminium, these impressive hooks are a fine example of early Italian industrial design, combining functionality with remarkably sculptural and streamlined forms.
Each piece features a large horizontal upper support, designed to accommodate coats, jackets or hats without excessively deforming the fabric, together with a smaller curved lower hook for additional garments or accessories.
The generous proportions and particularly robust construction suggest that these hooks were originally designed for intensive use, possibly in a public, institutional or professional environment such as a school, office, workshop, factory changing room or communal cloakroom.
Their design is especially attractive: the tapered central body flows organically into the broad T-shaped upper section, while the smaller lower hook is integrated into the same sculptural composition. The result is an unmistakably functional yet elegant piece of mid-20th-century Italian design.
All four hooks are made from heavy cast aluminium and retain their authentic vintage surface, showing oxidation, scratches, small marks and traces of use consistent with their age. These signs have deliberately not been removed and contribute to their genuine industrial character and attractive original patina.
Several original cast/stamped identification marks and numbers are visible on the reverse of the mounting plates, as documented in the photographs.
The four pieces form a particularly attractive matching ensemble and can be installed individually with any desired spacing, making them ideal not only as functional coat hooks but also as distinctive architectural elements in a loft, entrance hall, dressing room, boutique, restaurant or industrial-style interior.
Dimensions of each hook: approx. 10 × 10 × 8 cm.
Period: circa 1940–1955
Country of origin: Italy
Material: cast aluminium
Quantity: 4
Condition: good original vintage condition, with authentic age-related patina and traces of use; no major structural damage visible.
A beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find set combining Italian industrial heritage, functionality and strong sculptural design.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Set of four Solid Cast Aluminium Coat Hooks
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Aluminium
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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