Axel
Self Standing Coat Hanger for Iva.n Design Studio
The more items you hang on it, the more stable it gets; that is the main statement regarding this object. Coat hangers very often have stability issues; jackets, coats, sweaters etc. can lean the hanger. In Axel's case, while being designed, designers used gravity as an ally, to help its users to keep the tall hanger centered using its mid axis. Axel is a high quality product. Build by only two elements; a steel joint and a massive wood leg. Multiplied by three. Easy to repair since it's hand built.
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Delighted to offer translations for Axel projects in a variety of languages: Self Standing Coat Hanger EN, స్వయంగా నిలబడే కోట్ హ్యాంగర్ TE, ที่แขวนเสื้อตั้งพื้น TH, རང་གནས་གོས་འཇུ། BO, ብገዛእ ርእሱ ዝቕመጥ መንጠቒ ልብሲ TI, Serbest Duran Portmanto TR, Özbaşdak Duran Palto Asyjy TK, Самостійна вішалка UK, خود کھڑا ہونے والا کوٹ ہینگر UR, ئۆزلۈكىدىن تۇرىدىغان كىيىم ئاسقۇچ UG, Mustaqil Turuvchi Palto Ilgichi UZ, Giá Treo Quần Áo Tự Đứng VI, Hangwr Cotiau Hunansefyll CY, Selssteanende Kapstok FY, Isixhokelelisi Seengubo Esizimeleyo XH, זעלבסט־שטייענדיקער מאַנטל אָפּהענגער YI, Ọpa Ìkọ́ Aṣọ Tí Ó Dúró Fúnra Rẹ̀ YO, Isilenga Sezingubo Esizimele ZU, Vrystaande Baadjiehanger AF, Varëse Rrobash Vetëqëndrues SQ, በራሱ የሚቆም የልብስ ማንጠልጠያ AM, شماعة معاطف قائمة ذاتياً AR, Ինքնականգուն Հագուստի Կախիչ HY, স্ব-স্থিৰ কোট হেংগাৰ AS, Müstəqil Duran Paltar Asqısı AZ, Berez Zutik Dagoen Pertzak EU, Самастаячая вешалка для адзення BE, স্ব-দণ্ডায়মান কোট হ্যাঙ্গার BN, Samostojeći Stalak za Odjeću BS, Свободностояща Закачалка за Дрехи BG, မိမိဘာသာရပ်တည်နိုင်သော အင်္ကျီချိတ် MY, Penjador de Roba Autoportant CA, Bitayan sa Sinina nga Nagatindog sa Kaugalingon CEB, Chopachikira Zovala Chodziyimilira Chokha NY, 獨立式衣帽架 ZY, 自立式衣帽架 ZH, Appendiabriti Autoportante CO, Samostojeći Stalak za Odjeću HR, Samostatně stojící věšák CS, Fritstående Knagerække DA, Vrijstaande Kapstok NL, Memstara Mantelingo EO, Vabaltseisev Riidepuu ET, Vapaasti seisova naulakko FI, Portemanteau Autoportant FR, Crochadair Chòtaichean Fèin-sheasamh GD, Percheiro Autoportante GL, თვითმდგრადი ტანისამოსის საკიდი KA, Freistehender Garderobenständer DE, Αυτοστηριζόμενη Κρεμάστρα Ρούχων EL, Ao Ñembo'y Oñembo'yva Ijehegui GN, સ્વ-સ્થાયી કોટ હેંગર GU, Pòtmanto Otònom HT, Marataye Tufafi Mai Tsaye Da Kansa HA, Pākeke Kuka Kū Ponoʻī HAW, מתלה בגדים עומד חופשי HE, स्व-खड़ा कोट हैंगर HI, Tus Dai Tsho Sawv Ntsug HMN, Szabadon Álló Fogas HU, Frístætt Fatahengi IS, Ihe Nkwụba Uwe Na-akwụdo N'onwe Ya IG, Gantungan Pakaian Berdiri Sendiri ID, Crochaire Cótaí Féinsheasaimh GA, Appendiabiti Autoportante IT, 自立式コートハンガー JA, Gantungan Sandhangan Jejeg Mandiri JV, ಸ್ವಯಂ ನಿಲ್ಲುವ ಕೋಟ್ ಹ್ಯಾಂಗರ್ KN, Өздігінен тұратын арқалық KK, ទង់ព្យួរអាវអាចឈរដោយខ្លួនឯង KM, Ikigega cyo Gumanika Imyenda Kiyihagarika Wenyine RW, 자립형 코트 행어 KO, شانتاوی جلی خۆوەستاو KU, Өз алдынча турган кийим илгич KY, ທີ່ແຂວນເສື້ອຢືນດ້ວຍຕົວເອງ LO, Suspensorium Vestimentorum Per Se Stans LA, Brīvi Stāvošs Drēbju Pakaramais LV, Laisvai Stovinti Drabužių Kabykla LT, Fräistehende Kleederstänner LB, Самостоечка закачалка за облека MK, Fantonan-karama Mijoro ho Azy MG, Penyangkut Kot Berdiri Sendiri MS, സ്വയം നിൽക്കുന്ന കോട്ട് ഹാംഗർ ML, Toqgħa għall-Kappotti li Tieqaf Waħedha MT, Tārona Kōti Tū Motuhake MI, स्व-स्थायी कोट हॅंगर MR, Бие Даасан Хувцасны Өлгүүр MN, स्व-स्थायी कोट ह्याङ्गर NE, Frittstående Klesstativ NO, Frittstående Klesstativ NB, Penja-mantèls Autoportant OC, ସ୍ୱୟଂ ଠିଆ କୋଟ୍ ହ୍ୟାଙ୍ଗର OR, ځان ولاړ کوټ ځوړونکی PS, جالباسی ایستاده FA, Wolnostojący Wieszak PL, Cabideiro Autoportante PT, ਸਵੈ-ਸਥਿਤ ਕੋਟ ਹੈਂਗਰ PA, Kikin Sayaq P'acha Warkuna QU, Cuier Autoportant RO, Напольная вешалка RU, Fa'atautau Ofu Tu Tutoatasi SM, स्वस्थायी वस्त्रधारकः SA, Samostojeći Obešač za Odeću SR, Chaturiko cheJasi Chinozvimirira SN, پاڻمرادو ڪوٽ ھينگر SD, ස්වයං ස්ථාවර කබා එල්ලුම SI, Samostatne stojací vešiak SK, Samostoječ obešalnik za oblačila SL, Sudhan Dharka Iska Taagan SO, Seketsi sa Diaparo se Itsemetseng ST, Perchero Autoportante ES, Gantungan Jaket Nangtung Mandiri SU, Kibanio cha Koti Kinachosimama Peke Yake SW, Fristående Klädhängare SV, Nakatayong Perchero TL, Ҷомдони худистода TG, தனித்து நிற்கும் கோட் ஹேங்கர் TA, Үзеннән Торучы Кием Элгеч TT.
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Unique Properties
'The more items you hang on it, the more stable it gets' - is the main statement regarding this item. Coat hangers very often have stability issues; jackets, coats, sweaters etc. are leaning the hanger. In Axel's case, while designing, we used gravity as an ally - to help us keep the tall hanger centered using its mid axis. Axel is a high quality product. Made only by two elements; a steel joint and a massive wood leg. Multiplied by three. Easy to repair since it's hand built.
Tags
furniture, storage, hanger, wardrobe, clothes, interior, hallway, lobby
Production Technology
Made of 3mm steel and solid 4x2cm oak wood. Minimalized and reduced to be as light as possible, which makes it also very easy to handle and move it around the house. Axel has only two main elements that by multiplication, connected by 18 screws in total, becomes a heavy duty (15 items including coats, jackets, sweaters) holder. Very easy and quick to assemble by one person and a single #3 hex key.
Design Challenge
Regarding the challenges we faced while designing, the most complex was to find balance between solid stability and making the hanger as narrow as possible so it can easily fit into small hallways and rooms.
Project Duration
The project started in Zagreb, during the Covid Era. First sketches were made in 2021 and the final prototype had a premiere in Milan during Salone Del Mobile 2023.
Operation Flow
This object can be operated by one or both hands. Once unboxed, the transformation from its flat pack 2D state to the final 3D composition can be easily done with 6 metal joints for the metal core and the additional6 screws to connect the central metal joint with the wooden legs. The interaction with this object isat least two times daily. Depending on how much its user takes on and off its wardrobe.
Research
Since both of us, Iva and I, have master degrees in industrial design, after a few sketches we started doing 1:1 models in wood, cardboard, metal and plywood. Everything we could find inside and around the house during the Pandemic. While doing the design index research, we come across that a lot of existing hangers have only three 'horns' to handle the load. And they are usually pointing towards the outer rim of the vertical composition... So we decided to turn these features the other way. Pointing the 'horns' towards the inside and using the central, metal construction for extra loading spaces (making hooks for coats in the process of CNC laser cutting). Also using the middle axis for better static stability.
Inspiration
While being a student and living a modern nomadic life, there were a lot of addresses. Constant moving from one apartment to another. A lot of temporary furniture, usually from Ikea, was left in those 'homes'. We all have our favorite piece of furniture that we love to take with us when moving to a new home. Axel represents a human size item that can easily be disassembled into a flat, narrow card box and easily carried away by hands or on a bicycle. A true piece of lightweight solid furniture.
Image Credits
Photo by Marija Gasparija
Project Overview
Axel Self Standing Coat Hanger has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Ivan Levak was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Axel Self Standing Coat Hanger.
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Axel Self-Standing Coat Hanger Wins Bronze at 2025 A' Furniture Design Awards for Innovative Portability
Ivan Levak's Axel coat hanger, designed in collaboration with Iva Grgic, has been honored with the Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, recognizing its inventive approach to stability, portability, and minimalist construction, inspired by the modern nomadic lifestyle and unveiled at Salone Del Mobile 2023 in Milan.
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