Bamboo & Rattan, Sculptural

A wall-mounted coat rack in bamboo and rattan, in the light, sculptural Albini manner of the 1950s and 60s. A bamboo frame is bound with fine rattan wrapping at the joints, a serpentine rattan band undulates across the centre, and four looped hooks curl out from the corners to take coats, hats or towels. Two brass rings at the top to hang it on the wall.

In the manner of the bamboo work associated with Franco Albini and the Riviera makers.

Origin: Italy
Sourced in: Piedmont
Era: c.1950s–60s
Materials: Bamboo, rattan, brass hanging fitting
Dimensions: W 41 cm × H 22 cm × D 17 cm
Attribution: Unattributed; Italian mid-century, in the style of Franco Albini
Condition: Good vintage condition. Wear to the rattan and lacquer consistent with age — light darkening and minor losses, bindings intact, structurally sound. Brass hanging fitting present. Refer to photographs.