AT16 Floor Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani

AT16 coat rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, produced in the mid-1960s. Designed in 1961, the AT16 redefines the traditional concept of the coat rack, presenting itself as a suspended object, almost like a domestic sculpture. Unlike conventional models that take up floor space with bulky legs, the AT16 lives by tension: it mounts securely between ceiling and floor with a black anodized aluminum telescopic pole, creating a slim, bold, and vertical line across the room without interrupting the space. This coat rack is one of the icons of Italian design innovation from the 1960s—a perfect example of how functionality, understated elegance, and visionary design can blend into a timeless piece of furniture. Referenced in Giampiero Bosoni’s book "Tecno. L'eleganza discreta della tecnica," Skira 2011, pp. 108-109, the AT16 is a sought-after item among collectors and enthusiasts of historic Italian design.