Entrepreneur Aurelio Zanotta founded Zanotta in 1954 in Nova Milanese, Italy. Originally called Zanotta Poltrona, it specialized in traditional furniture. By the early 1960s, however, Zanotta had established a reputation for edgy mid-century modern design. Today’s vintage furniture collectors know the brand well for its innovative and wholly sculptural chairs, coffee tables and more.
One of Zanotta’s earliest successes was the Mezzadro stool — better known as the Tractor stool — designed by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and his brother Achille in the late 1950s. In 1965, Zanotta was among the first furniture companies to work with expanded polyurethane foam and frameless construction, such as for the Throw-Away sofas and armchairs designed by Willie Landels. Another popular design was the Blow chair — designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi and Carla Scolari — viewed by many as a physical expression of late '60s carefree culture.
In 1969, amid the provocative movement we now call Italian Radical Design, Zanotta’s Sacco chair garnered major attention. The boundary-pushing beanbag chair was the brainchild of designers Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro who presented it to Aurelio Zanotta as a transparent vinyl sack loosely filled with small polystyrene balls. He suggested its signature brightly colored leather.
The Sacco chair won the 1970 ADI Design Museum’s Compasso d’Oro award. In 1972, the Museum of Modern Art in New York included it in the landmark exhibition “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” curated by designer Emilio Ambasz. In 2020, it received a Compasso d’Oro ADI Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years of enduring popularity. It is now in museum collections around the world including the Triennale Design Museum of Milan, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.
After Aurelio Zanotta died in 1991, the company remained in his family and has been run by his three children since 2002. Zanotta continues to set the bar high for furniture design with trend-setting pieces.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Zanotta seating, tables and other furniture.
Italian Postmodern Octopus Wall Coat Rack, De Pas, Lomazzi, D`Urbino for Zanotta
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Octopus wardrobe from the italian manufacturer zanotta. Here is a very rarely found version of the octopus as a wall coat rack. The octopus coat stand is a classic of italian design...
Metal
Zanotta Aster Coat Stand by Alessandro Dubini
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Clothes-stand. Steel frame painted talc, amaranth or black. Two different dimensions.
Steel
Italian coat hanger Sciangai by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern coat hanger Sciangai by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s Folding coat stand model Sciangai with round base, composed of squared wooden strips. Each stri...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack by Zanotta, Maple Wood, Italy, 1974
By Depas E D'urbino, Zanotta
Located in bari, IT
The Sciangai was designed in 1973 by the Milanese trio De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi-a folding coat stand whose operating mechanism draws direct inspiration from the Mikado pick-up st...
Maple
Zanotta Servietto Towel Rack with Black Steel Frame by Achille Castiglioni
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Servietto Towel Rack with Black Steel Frame by Achille Castiglioni Polypropylene base and steel frame, painted in the colours: black or white. Additional Information: ...
Steel
Zanotta Servonotte Clothes Stand in Black Steel Frame by Achille Castiglioni
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Servonotte Clothes Stand in Black Steel Frame by Achille Castiglioni Clothes-stand. Base in black or white painted polypropylene. Painted steel frame. Colours: black or whi...
Steel
Servietto towel rack Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Ravenna, IT
Servietto towel rack designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy by Zanotta starting in 1986. Black-painted steel frame with two towel arms branching off from the main body...
Steel
Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta Servomanto Coat Rack, Italy 1985
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Naples, IT
Coat stand from the Servi series by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1985. Base in black painted polypropylene. Support rod and coat-hook arms in painted steel.
Steel
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in Black Varnished Ash
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in Black Varnished Ash Folding and adjustable clothes-stand. Frame in oak, grey, white, black ...
Ash
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in Burgundy Varnished Ash
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in Burgundy Varnished Ash Folding and adjustable clothes-stand. Frame in oak, grey, white, bla...
Ash
Sciangai coat stand designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1973
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Iconic Sciangai coat stand, designed by the design trio Gionathan de Pas & Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi in 1973 for Zanotta. This piece of furniture is a staple of Italian desig...
Wood
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in Oak Varnished Ash
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in Oak Varnished Ash Folding and adjustable clothes-stand. Frame in oak, grey, white, black or...
Ash
Sciangai wooden coat hanger by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Padova, IT
Sciangai is a closable coat stand from Zanotta designed in 1973 by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, a piece of history of the best Italian design at an international level, inspired by ...
Wood
Italian modern steel beech closable wall coat hanger by DDL Group, Zanotta, 1991
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed steel and beech wood closable wall coat hanger by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1991. Wall coat hanger with closable fan-shaped structure in chrome...
Metal
Museo by Enzo Mari for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Enzo Mari
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by the visionary Enzo Mari for Zanotta in 1991, the Museo coat stand is a profound exercise in structural rationalism and remains one of the most intellectually significant ...
Aluminum, Iron
Zanotta Numbered Limited Edition Sciangai 50 Stand by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Folding and adjustable clothes-stand. Multicoloured lacquered beech frame. Numbered edition. Sciangai - the iconic folding coat stand design by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi in 1973, ...
Beech, Lacquer
Octopus wooden and metal coat rack by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta 90s
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Padova, IT
Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi are three Italian designers who, united under the acronym DDL, have been operating in the industrial design sector since 1966. After t...
Metal
De Pas, D'Urbino, & Lomazzi for Zanotta, Sciangai, Coat Stand, Italy, 1973
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in New York, NY
Sciangai is the Italian spelling for Shanghai as well as the Italian term for the game we know as pick-up-sticks or jackstraws - clearly the inspiration for this coat stand. Eight wo...
Metal
Zanotta Museo Coat Hanger in White Painted Steel with Scratch-Resistant Finish
By Zanotta, Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Museo Coat Hanger in White Painted Steel with Scratch-Resistant Finish by Enzo Mari Wall-mounted coat hanger single steel element, painted black or white with scratch- res...
Steel
Zanotta Museo Coat Hanger in Black Painted Steel with Scratch-Resistant Finish
By Enzo Mari, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Museo Coat Hanger in Black Painted Steel with Scratch-Resistant Finish by Enzo Mari Wall-mounted coat hanger single steel element, pa...
Steel
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in White Varnished Ash
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Sciangai Adjustable Clothes Stand with Frame in White Varnished Ash Folding and adjustable clothes-stand. Frame in oak, grey, white, black ...
Ash
Sciangai coat stand by D'Urbino, Lomazzi and De Pas produced by Zanotta in 1973
By Donato D’Urbino, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta, Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Ravenna, IT
This coat rack has now become an icon of Italian design, awarded the Compasso d'oro in 1979, and is not short of numerous other awards. Its structure consists of a series of stained ...
Wood, Beech
$1,019 / item
H 33.27 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
“Marblelous Rack” Black Marquina Marble and Brass Minimalist Towel Rack
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Rack is a minimalist style towel rack consisting of a treated Marquina marble base and a solid brass structure, manufactured according to traditional methods. Josep Vi...
Marble, Brass
$175
H 67.25 in W 18 in D 20 in
Postmodern Coat Rack designed by Rutger Andersson for Ikea circa 1980's
By IKEA
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1980's post - modern design made in Sweden by Ikea. This piece was designed by Rutgers Andersson, it features 8 hooks at the top, a center pole, and three legs. Solid, sturdy...
Metal
ClassiCon Black Usha Umbrella Stand in Steel by Eckart Muthesius
By Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
It is a sign of a most mature culture when articles of everyday use also come to catch the aesthetic eye. Coiling upwards like a snake at a snake-charming is Eckart Muthesius‘ spiral...
Steel
1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
Beech
Ico Parisi Wall Coat Rack for Stildomus, Italy, 1959
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi 'Regolo' Model 1802 wall coat rack for Stildomus, Italy 1959.
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Postmodern Figural Valet Stand/Coat Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Figural Valet Stand/Coat Rack Add a bold sculptural accent to your space with this Vintage Postmodern figural valet stand, designed w...
Metal
Gren Coat Stand by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Gren coat stand by OxDenmarq Dimensions: H 172 cm Materials: Steel, leather, teak wood OX DENMARQ is a Danish design brand aspiring to make beautiful handmade furniture, accesso...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack Stand by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the elegance of mid-century modern design with this stunning entrance piece, masterfully crafted by renowned Italian designer Carlo de Carli. Combining functionality and ti...
Aluminum
$3,800
H 70.86 in W 94.5 in D 7.87 in
Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy Beautiful space screen designed by Achille Castiglioni. It's all black with black gaze, black steel columns and black...
Steel
$554 / item
H 16.93 in W 18.51 in D 9.45 in
Black Leather and Black Steel Maggiz Magazine Rack by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather and black steel maggiz magazine rack by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 24 x W 47 x H 43 cm Materials: Steel, Leather Also Available: Different leather and frame colors avai...
Steel
Rack Marble Towel Holder by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Rack towel holder by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble, brass Dimensions: 70 x 84.5 x 20 cm Weight: 13.2 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation, experimenting with materials with the goal to develop robust, lasting and timeless designs. Aparentment collections feature...
Marble, Brass
$1,250
H 71.26 in Dm 23.63 in
Italian Postmodern Brass Coat Rack with Black Wooden Finials, Circa 1980–1985
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Italian floor coat rack manufactured during the 1980s, featuring a striking Postmodern design with polished brass tubular construction, black wooden ball finials and a heavy ...
Brass, Steel
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H 58.67 in Dm 27.17 in
Italian modern coat hanger Sciangai by De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern coat hanger Sciangai by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s Folding coat stand model Sciangai with round base, composed of squared wooden strips. Each stri...
Wood
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H 57.09 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Coat Rack Model “Sciangai” by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Circa 1980
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat Rack Model “Sciangai” by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Circa 1980 Model: Sciangai Designers: Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi Manufacturer: Zanotta Y...
Wood
Octopus Coat Rack by De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Made in Italy by Zanotta. Metal arms with wood tips, arms collapse to make smaller if needed.
Metal
Sold
H 57.09 in Dm 25.6 in
Italian floor coat stand Sciangai by De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian floor coat stand Sciangai by De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1970s Foldable and adjustable floor coat hanger mod. Shanghai in wood. The structure is made up of eight squ...
Metal
Zanotta Sciangai clothes stand by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi
By Zanotta
Located in Rochester, England
Designed in the early 70s, the Sciangai was the first furnishing accessory proposed by Zanotta and designed by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi. It was recipient of a Compasso d'Oro Award ...
Ash
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H 57.09 in Dm 25.6 in
Italian floor coat stand Sciangai by De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian floor coat stand Sciangai by De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1970s Foldable and adjustable floor coat hanger mod. Shanghai in wood. The structure is made up of eight squ...
Metal
Vintage 1980s coat rack mod. Servomanto design Castiglioni for Zanotta
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Standing coat rack with polypropylene base and black steel frame. Design Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1980s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear giv...
Steel
Servomuto 80s mod. Servonotte design A. Castiglioni for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Black steel servomuto with plastic inserts, Servonotte model. Design Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIONS...
Steel
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H 33.86 in Dm 19.69 in
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta Servomuto Table, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Naples, IT
Servomuto coffee table is a practical and understated side table designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1974 for the Servi series by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Zanotta's Servo...
Plastic
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H 51.97 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in
Italian modern valet stand Servonotte 36 Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern valet stand Servietto 36 Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1980s Valet stand mod. 36, also called Servonotte, with central structure i...
Metal
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H 33.86 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Italian modern Valet stand Servietto 36 by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta 1980s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Valet stand Servietto 36 by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1980s Elegant and sober valet stand mod. 36, also called Servietto, with...
Metal
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H 57.49 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian Modern Coat Hanger Sciangai by De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood coat hanger mod. Sciangai by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s Coat hanger mod. Sciangai in wood. The coat hanger is made up of a series of wooden rods that join in the center and widen at the ends. Fully resealable. Produced by Zanotta in 1980s and designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi. Compasso d'oro winner. Logo embossed in the wood. Perfect conditions. Measurements in cm when open 80 x 146 H It is one of the most famous and identifying furnishing accessories of Italian design as well as of industrial design in general, it has received multiple awards of national and international importance, including the prestigious Compasso d'oro award awarded...
Wood