Tetu Cast Iron Umbrella Rain Rack

Description

I am a Tetu Cast Iron Umbrella Rain Rack. A curve, a weight, a quiet assurance. I catch the rain before it ever crosses the threshold.

Curator’s Notes

At first glance, the Tetu Umbrella Rain Rack stand feels almost like a sketch in the air. Just a single line, curved and anchored to a heavy cast iron base. Makoto Koizumi calls it the Rain Rack, and the name suits it perfectly. True to his design philosophy, every detail is considered without ever feeling fussy.

I love how even something as small as a thin rubber insert makes such a difference, keeping umbrellas upright without interrupting the clean look. It is sturdy, minimal, and quietly beautiful, just the way a good everyday object should be. In a space like an entryway, where clutter can so easily take over, it brings just the right kind of order.

Tetu Cast Iron Umbrella Rain Rack was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Tetu

Designer: Makoto Koizumi

Specifications

Dimensions: 17.6″ (w) x 7.1″ (l) x 36.7″ (h) or 448mm (h) × 180mm (l) × 932mm (h)

Weight: 8 lbs or 3.5 kg

Materials: Cast Iron and Stainless Steel

Details

• Made in Osaka, Japan
• The finish of the iron highlights the natural texture of the hand-cast sand mold
• Its slim silhouette takes up minimal space, making it perfect for narrow entryways
• Can hold up to 10 folded umbrellas
• The base is made of cast iron with a baked melamine finish, featuring a stainless steel pipe and a polyethylene cap, completed with a silicone rubber ring to help secure the umbrellas in place