VIP Coat Rack and Umbrella Stand — Paolo Orlandini & Roberto Lucci for Velca, 1970

When an everyday object becomes sculpture

The VIP coat rack by Paolo Orlandini and Roberto Lucci for Velca Legnano is one of the most iconic pieces of Italian design from the 1970s. An object that transforms an entrance into an aesthetic statement: the modular ABS and chrome column, the swivel hooks, the weighted concrete base — every detail is designed to be both functional and visually irresistible.

Features

• Designer: Paolo Orlandini & Roberto Lucci
• Manufacturer: Velca Legnano, Milan
• Year: 1970
• Material: Midnight blue ABS plastic, chromed steel, concrete base
• Upper hooks: 6 swivel hooks
• Lower hooks: 3 additional hooks
• Base: 6 holes for umbrellas and canes
• Column: 3 modular detachable cylinders (height adjustment)
• Colour: Midnight blue (rare and sought-after variant)
• Condition: Excellent, wear consistent with age

Dimensions

• Height: 160 cm
• Width/Base Diameter: 45 cm

Why it's a collector's item

The midnight blue version is significantly rarer than the classic black on the vintage design market. The modularity of the column, the concrete counterweight, and the swivel hooks are engineering solutions that were ahead of their time. A piece that functions as kinetic art in the entrance.

Shipping and warranty

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• ↩️ Returns accepted within 14 days of receipt
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