Vintage Pilastro Toonladder Coat Rack – Tjerk Reijenga – 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
Bring an icon of Dutch Design into your home with the original Toonladder wall coat rack, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro in the 1950s. This minimalist Mid-Century Modern coat rack (also known as the Servo Muto) is an absolute classic of post-war Dutch design. The sleek, black lacquered metal frame with its horizontal lines immediately brings to mind a musical staff. The iconic, folded sheet steel hooks work like notes; you can slide and arrange them on the frame as you wish.
Why this is a unique vintage design icon:
Where the early basic concept of the Toonladder coat rack was originally conceived by Coen de Vries (for DEVO with round tubes), Tjerk Reijenga perfected the design for Pilastro with a sleeker frame of square tubes and the recognizable flat, stamped metal hooks. This specific example is the sought-after Pilastro version.
Specifications & Features:
Designer: Tjerk Reijenga (concept by Coen de Vries)
Manufacturer: Pilastro
Period: 1950s / 60s (Mid-Century Modern)
Country of origin: Netherlands (Dutch Design)
Material: Black powder-coated or lacquered metal, hooks made of colored folded sheet steel
Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with characteristic signs of wear appropriate for its age.
Dimensions:
Width: 76.1 cm
Height: 151 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Whether you are a lover of industrial design, retro interiors, or specifically looking for timeless Dutch design from the Goed Wonen period; this wall coat rack is a functional work of art for the hall, corridor, or bedroom.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBlackMaterialMetalNumber of items1Height151 cmWidth76 cmDepth2 cmSigns of usageScratches