Gronda Mirror Coat Rack by Luciano Bertoncini for Elco

Designed in 1970 by Luciano Bertoncini for the Italian manufacturer Elco, Gronda is a modular wall mirror that doubles as a coat rack. It captures the inventive spirit of Italian design at the turn of the 1970s and received second prize at the Abet Print competition in 1971. Each tall, narrow module is divided into two mirror panels set into a slim black frame. Pressed lightly, the upper panel folds inwards towards the wall. This exposes the top edge of the lower mirror, which now serves as a coat hook. When the upper panel is folded back, the module closes into a single, uninterrupted full-length mirror again. Mounted side by side with some panels open, the modules form a rhythmic, crenellated line across the mirrored surface, turning a simple wardrobe into a graphic composition. Gronda thus combines two functions in a single, flat element just a few centimetres deep, ideal for hallways, dressing rooms and commercial interiors where space is limited. Set: 3 modules Condition: Good, with age-appropriate signs of use Material: Mirror glass, plastic Designer: Luciano Bertoncini Model: Gronda Manufacturer: Elco Design year: 1970 Dimensions: 19.5 × 6 × 200 cm per module (approx. 59 × 6 × 200 cm as a set)