Large Minimalist Modernist Wall Coat Rack

• Wall-mounted coat rack in glass (top shelf), acrylic (doors) and solid brass, circa 1960.
• Its radical design is reminiscent of certain models by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. However, beyond its almost extreme minimalism, it is probably a fine example of the productions of Vereinigte Werkstätten München (Les Ateliers Réunis) : The machining, choice of materials and quality of assembly assert the company’s rejection of industrial mass production, as well as its desire to make functionality apparent.
• W 123 CM X D 29 CM X H 14 CM.
• Very slight marks of normal wear on brass parts and Plexiglas, a very small chip (2mm) in the glass part (see photos).

Founded in Munich in 1898, the Vereinigte Werkstätten für Kunst im Handwerk(Ateliers Réunis des Arts et Métiers) championed a vision of furniture that combined art, craftsmanship and modernity.
Inspired by Jugendstil, they rejected mass production in favor of one-off pieces or small series, their philosophy aimed to elevate everyday living through functional, refined design.
In 1900, they won a Grand Prix at the Paris Universal Exhibition.
Their creations equip liners, residences and prestigious spaces, with simplicity and precision of form at the heart of their approach.
After 1945, production shifted to high-end commercial furniture, and their legacy remains a benchmark of German artisanal design.

The company closed in 1991, after nearly a century in business.