Coat Hangers by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1942, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Unique pair of clothes hangers designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo. These two coat racks were originally designed for a private residence in Milan by the illustrious and imaginative Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani. At a young age he started working in the family business that was engaged in the manufacture of furniture. Much later in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, he will create the life project Tecno in which standardization of furniture production is developed in combination with powerful design as an identity. But before that later period arrives, Borsani has been designing bespoke furniture pieces on request for special clients in and around Lombardy. Including these appendiabiti or clothes hangers.

Design

The superior quality solid Italian walnut with its golden hues is in an exceptional category. As soon as the light touches the wood for even a moment, it revives and fills the space with beauty. The stylized shape runs down crosswise like a kind of braid and overlaps continuously in the middle and connects at the outer corners to finally end in a refined way in slimmer downward arches. The diamond is a strong decorative element and can be seen regularly in Borsani's earlier designs. An object such as this in which this diamond largely prevails as an ornament over the functional is rare. Borsani takes us by the hand in a masterclass on the Italian conception of aesthetics. It is essentially absolute and undoubtedly uncompromising.We turn our gaze to the upper part of this work of art. After the ornamental and graceful part that has just been discussed, we shift the perspective to the more functional aspect. There where you can hang your coats, coats and related garments. This section floats just above it, after which the three relatively large hooks, which are shaped like ears, immediately stand out. These "ears" are each an ingenious work in itself and shine through the polished finish of the deep brown solid walnut. In the recess above it is a glass plate with an elegant and practical detail. There are two recesses in it, which makes it just that little bit easier to put a clothing accessory such as a hat or gloves on it without the wrist touching the glass.This unusual pair of clothes hangers with a profound history provide a glimpse behind the scenes of the kind of projects Arredamenti Borsani Veredo has realized. Pure craftsmanship and aesthetics found each other in harmony and today result in even greater appreciation.

Condition

These coat hangers are in good condition.

Source

Giampiero Bosoni. “Osvaldo Borsani, architect, designer, imprenditore”. Skira, March 2018, Milano

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Creator	Osvaldo Borsani
Manufacturer	Atelier Borsani Varedo
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Year	1942
Production Period	1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century, Italian Modern
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Partially restored
Product Code	UQV-1772760
Materials	Glass, Walnut
Color	Brown
Width	79 cm 79 cm
Depth	13 cm 13 cm
Height	160 cm 160 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Osvaldo Borsani

Osvaldo Borsani was born in 1911 in Varedo, Italy. He studied Beaux-Arts at Accademia di Brera in Milan and architecture at Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1936. While still in school, Borsani participated in the fifth Milan Triennale, presenting his Casa Minima project, which earned him a silver medal. At the same time, he began collaborating with his father Gaetano in the family business, Atelier Varedo, producing fine cabinetry with European Deco influences. In 1932 the business was renamed Arredamento Borsani and opened its first space in Milan. Around the same time, Borsani began to collaborate with Milanese artists such as Lucio Fontana, Agenore Fabbri, Arnaldo, and Gio Pomodoro.

In 1953, Osvaldo and his twin brother, Fulgenzio opened TECNO, a firm that became known for its technology and research-based approach to furniture design. Notable TECNO designs include the 1954 D70, a sofa that can assume approximately twenty positions; the 1955 P40 chaise, featuring mobile parts with adjustable backrest and armrests; and the 1968 Graphis office furniture system, created by Borsani and Eugenio Gerli.

In 1970, together with his daughter Valeria and Marco Fantoni, Borsani introduced the Centro Progetti Tecno, a collaborative design laboratory for new product development. Borsani passed away on April 16, 1985 in Milan.