Sidse Werner, Coat Tree

SIDSE WERNER (1931–1989).
Coat tree, is a wardrobe stand made in chromes steel, the wardrobe was designed in 1971.
Some signs of wear and patina.
Produced by Fritz Hansen.
Measurements: High 193 cm, diam. 65 cm.

Coat rack designed by Sidse Werner, known as the “Coat Tree” due to its tree-like appearance. Although it looks lightweight, it is a very sturdy rack, designed to hold a large number of heavy coats. The dynamic design stands out for its ability to blend into any space.

Sidse Werner studied at the School of Architecture and Industrial Design in Copenhagen. For several years, she worked as an assistant in Nanna Ditzel’s design studio. In 1969, she received a study grant from the Danish National Bank’s Jubilee Foundation to study plastic production in the U.S. Starting in 1970, she ran her own design studio. Sidse Werner has exhibited in London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hanover, Tokyo, Stockholm, and Milan.