Sciangai Folding Coat Rack
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Designed in 1973 by the Milan-based collective De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi, the Sciangai coat rack belongs to a generation of Italian design that treated everyday objects as opportunities for invention. Its name and logic both derive from Shanghai, the Chinese game of wooden sticks, where balance and overlap govern everything. That same principle drives the form here: ash rods cross, hinge, and fan outward through a central steel grommet, turning the act of hanging a coat into something worth watching.
When folded flat, it is nearly nothing. When open, it holds its ground with a quiet structural authority. The varnished ash frame is available in natural, grey, talc, black, and amaranth finishes, each shifting the object's presence in a room without altering its essential character. At home in an entryway, a bedroom corner, or a hospitality interior, the Sciangai has earned its place in design history not through spectacle, but through the precision of its idea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Sciangai coat rack and when?
The Sciangai was designed in 1973 by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi, a Milan-based collaborative studio known for objects that blend wit, formal rigor, and functional invention. It remains one of Zanotta's most enduring pieces.
What is the Sciangai coat rack made of?
The frame is constructed from ash wood, varnished in a choice of finishes including natural, grey, talc, black, and amaranth. The opening and folding mechanism centers on a steel grommet that allows the rods to pivot and spread.
How does the Sciangai's folding mechanism work?
The rods are organized around a central steel grommet that acts as a pivot point. When opened, the rods fan outward and lock into a stable, self-supporting structure. When not in use, the whole piece folds flat for compact storage.
What inspired the design of the Sciangai?
The designers drew directly from Shanghai, the Chinese game played with a bundle of wooden sticks that must be removed one by one without disturbing the others. The Sciangai translates that principle of balance and intersecting rods into a functional coat stand.
Is the Sciangai suitable for contract or hospitality use?
Yes. Its compact footprint when folded, durable ash and steel construction, and formal versatility have made it a recurring choice for boutique hotels, offices, and hospitality interiors alongside residential settings.
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