In the 1960s, Manifattura Italiana produced wall hangings that embodied the elegance and functionality of Italian design at the time. Featuring clean lines and high-quality materials...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Manifattura Italiana wall-mounted coat rack, 1960s

H 16.15 in W 88.59 in D 13 in

Mid-Century Italian Brass Marble Luxury Coat Rack Hall Tree 1950s Ornate Onyx

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous Italian ornate casted brass & onyx marble coat hat rack hall tree floor stand hollywood

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Marble Luxury Coat Rack Hall Tree 1950s Ornate Onyx

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H 68.9 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Black Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack

Located in Brussels, BE

Black Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Black Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack

H 68.9 in Dm 19.3 in

Mid Century Coat Rack

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian bamboo coatrack. Measurements: Height: 71" Diameter at widest: 24".

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Vintage 1960s Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Mid Century Coat Rack

H 71 in Dm 24 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Wall Mount Hall Coat Rack with Mirror, 1960s

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish Mid-Century Modern coat-rack for wall mounting with rare and practical hooks. This

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Large Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Wall Mount Hall Coat Rack with Mirror, 1960s

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H 47.8 in W 37.2 in D 1.6 in

1950s Mid-Century Modern Hall Tree

Located in Charleston, SC

This piece has it all! Coat rack/ place to hang keys, a floating table with storage with Tambour

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Hall Tree

H 69 in W 38.75 in D 12 in

Mid-Century Pine Coat Rack, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century modern coat rack in the style of Charlotte Perriand's Les Arcs project, France. In very

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Pine

Mid-Century Pine Coat Rack, France

H 2.75 in W 19.5 in D 3.75 in

Coat Hat Rack Mid-Century Modern

Located in Wien, AT

Coat hat rack Mid-Century Modern Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Coat Hat Rack Mid-Century Modern

H 4.73 in W 42.92 in D 12.21 in

A Mid Century Bent Wood Hall Stand

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

A Mid Century Bent Wood Hall Stand This is an Unusual Large Hat & Coat Hall Stand, it has 4 upward

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bentwood

A Mid Century Bent Wood Hall Stand

H 70 in Dm 18 in

Mid-Century Aluminum Coat Tree / Hat Rack

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century aluminum hat rack / coat tree with an iron circular base and two sets of metal hooks

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Aluminum Coat Tree / Hat Rack

H 68.5 in Dm 14 in

Brutalist Metal Mid-Century Coat Rack

Located in London, GB

A metal brutalist coat rack wall unit. Belgium, c1970s. Unusual green tint finish to part

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Brutalist Metal Mid-Century Coat Rack

H 53.55 in W 31.89 in D 2.76 in

Mid Century Coat Rack with Mirror 1970s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mid Century Coat Rack with Mirror 1970s. This is a very distinct 1960s / 1970s coat rack in atomic

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Mirror, Wood

Mid Century Coat Rack with Mirror 1970s

H 19.69 in W 41.74 in D 4.73 in

Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Coat Rack

Located in Brussels , BE

Mid-Century Modern wood wall coat rack 2 available sold par piece.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Coat Rack

H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s

H 57.09 in W 47.64 in D 5.91 in

Italian Wall-Mounted Bamboo Coat Rack, Mid-20th Century

By Olaf von Bohr

Located in London, GB

A large wall-mounted coat rack with nine hanging points. Mid-20th century, Italy. Unsigned, very

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Italian Wall-Mounted Bamboo Coat Rack, Mid-20th Century

H 60.44 in W 35.44 in D 5.71 in

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Coat Rack

Located in Hanover, MA

There is something so stylish about this wall mounted hat and coat stand. The board is a laminate with a strong wood grain and the fittings are brass anodized aluminum.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Coat Rack

H 16.5 in W 47 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Rosewood Coat Rack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Rosewood wall mounted coat rack with long striped woodgrain pattern on 5 section slats

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Rosewood Coat Rack

H 49.25 in W 31.5 in D 4.5 in

Mid-Century Hat and Coat Luggage Rack Hall Stand Clothes Rail by R W Bamforth Co

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

rack. This example is a nice handy size and will fit most Cloakrooms or Hallways. Retains all its

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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Hat and Coat Luggage Rack Hall Stand Clothes Rail by R W Bamforth Co

H 68.5 in W 39 in D 18.5 in

Donald Deskey Mid Century Chrome Coat Rack

By Donald Deskey

Located in Countryside, IL

Donald Deskey mid century chrome coat rack This coat rack measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 67

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Donald Deskey Mid Century Chrome Coat Rack

H 67 in W 18 in D 18 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara, mid-century modern coat rack, Finland

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Introducing the Ilmari Tapiovaara mid-century modern coat rack, a vintage beauty that adds a touch

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Birch

Ilmari Tapiovaara, mid-century modern coat rack, Finland

H 12.6 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror and Hooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century teak slat wall mount entry hall coat rack. This piece features a hat shelf with cast

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror and Hooks

H 39.5 in W 9.25 in D 31.5 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Plastic Coat Rack Towel Rack Italy 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage coat rack or towel rack from plastic in soft pink color designed and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Plastic Coat Rack Towel Rack Italy 1950s

H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in

Two Italian Mid-Century Wall Coat Racks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1950s wall coat racks by Jeam-Verona. Formica in vinyl upholstery with the traditional

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Two Italian Mid-Century Wall Coat Racks

H 69 in W 45.5 in D 4.5 in

Mid-Century Italian Coat Rack / Stand, 1970's

Located in Vilnius, LT

Mid-Century Italian coat rack/stand is made of wood and chrome metal details. It's rectangular form

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Coat Rack / Stand, 1970's

H 71.66 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Mid-Century Modern Oval Rattan Coat Rack, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Oval Rattan Coat Rack, 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Oval Rattan Coat Rack, 1960s

H 15.36 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

Mid-Century Gold Toned Coat Rack with Hangers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century hospitality coat rack in handsome gold toned anodized aluminum. This type of rack is

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Gold Toned Coat Rack with Hangers

H 5.25 in W 50 in D 11 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass White Metal Coat Rack Hat Rack 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage coat rack or hat rack from brass and white metal 1950s Italy. A

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass White Metal Coat Rack Hat Rack 1950s Italy

H 3.75 in W 33.27 in D 12.41 in

Mid-Century Electrimeufa Teak and Brass Coat Rack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated, Electrimeufa manufactured, Mid-Century wall mount coat rack with teak frame and

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Electrimeufa Teak and Brass Coat Rack

H 9.75 in W 35 in D 10.75 in

Mid Century Wood & Plastic Wall Coat Rack, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage wooden wall coat rack with plastic hooks in black and white colours.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic, Wood

Mid Century Wood & Plastic Wall Coat Rack, 1970s

H 6.3 in W 29.53 in D 5.12 in

Coat Rack Mid-Century Modern Elegant Hat Racks and Stands, Design Italian 50s

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

minimalist and elegant Mid Century Modern coat rack, It is an italian coat rack from the 50s. It has the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Coat Rack Mid-Century Modern Elegant Hat Racks and Stands, Design Italian 50s

H 8.27 in W 24.41 in D 8.27 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wooden coat rack, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s

H 67.72 in W 39.38 in D 11.42 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Rattan Hat Coat Rack

Located in Cookeville, TN

MCM vintage twelve hook bamboo/rattan hat or coat rack. Also has an area for umbrellas. Perfect for

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Mid 20th Century Vintage Rattan Hat Coat Rack

H 76.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Coat Rack, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden coat rack, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Coat Rack, 1960s

H 71.66 in W 37.01 in D 9.85 in

Vintage mid-20th Century bentwood hall, coat or hat stand

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Mid-20th Century quality bentwood hall, coat, or hat stand with a vintage appeal. Solid and sturdy

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Vintage 1950s Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

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Bentwood, Beech

Vintage mid-20th Century bentwood hall, coat or hat stand

H 78.35 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Bauhaus Mid-Century Modern Large Chrome Coat Rack

By Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus decor match large coat rack. Le Corbusier, Mies decor match.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Bauhaus Mid-Century Modern Large Chrome Coat Rack

H 68 in Dm 22 in

Coat Hat Rack Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Coat hat rack Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960s Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Coat Hat Rack Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960s

H 6.3 in W 31.5 in D 9.85 in

Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Inspired Standing Coat Rack

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century, Jacques Adnet inspired five-armed Deco standing coat rack with chrome trunk, green

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Inspired Standing Coat Rack

H 72.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Virum Møbelsnedkeri Teak Coat Rack

By Adam Hoff & Poul Østergaard, Virum Møbelsnedkeri

Located in Kramfors, SE

Mid-Century Modern teak coat rack or hanger. The rack is made by Virum Møbelsnedkeri and designed

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Virum Møbelsnedkeri Teak Coat Rack

H 11.03 in W 22.05 in D 2.76 in

Mid-Century Teak Large Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror, Shelf, Hat Rack & Hooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury wall mounted coat rack with teak slats black. This entry hall coat rack has cast metal

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Teak Large Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror, Shelf, Hat Rack & Hooks

H 45.625 in W 35.5 in D 11.375 in

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- rare type - very practical

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Germany, 1970s

H 41.74 in W 22.84 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- very practical - rare type

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Denmark, 1960s

H 44.49 in W 30.32 in D 9.85 in

Mid-Century Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s - 6 available

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s - 6 available

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Vintage 1960s Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s - 6 available

H 17.92 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in

Mid-century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s

By Drevokov Blatna

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This hall coat rack was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s and produced by Dřevokov

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s

H 71.66 in W 35.83 in D 10.24 in

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - practical - representative

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Germany, 1970s

H 45.67 in W 31.89 in D 13 in

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wall Coat Racks

By Jeam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1950s wall coat racks by Jeam-Verona. Formica in vinyl upholstery with the traditional

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wall Coat Racks

H 69 in W 45 in D 5 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Totem Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wooden totem coat rack, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Totem Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s

H 86.62 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Wooden Coat Rack, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian red wooden coat rack, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Wooden Coat Rack, 1960s

H 75.01 in W 43.31 in D 2.76 in

Mid-century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s

By Drevokov Blatna

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This hall coat rack was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s and produced by Dřevokov

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s

H 70.87 in W 36.23 in D 11.42 in

Vintage Retro Mixed Wood and Brass Hall Stand - Art Deco Style Coat/Hat Rack

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Vintage Retro Large Quality Mixed Wood and Brass Hall Stand - Art Deco Style Coat/Hat Rack dating

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage Retro Mixed Wood and Brass Hall Stand - Art Deco Style Coat/Hat Rack

H 71.26 in Dm 27.96 in

Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare - elegant and representative.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s

H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 3.15 in

Walnut Coat Rack Iron Wood Mid-Century, Italy, 1950

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-century coat rack from walnut with black iron, Italy 1960 Coatrack, wall wardrobe made from

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Walnut Coat Rack Iron Wood Mid-Century, Italy, 1950

H 7.1 in W 48 in D 6.7 in

Mid-20th Century Walnut Mirrored Coat and Hat Rack with Spindle Storage Slot

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-20th Century Walnut Double bevel Mirrored Coat and Hat Rack with a Spindle Storage Slot

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Mirror, Walnut

Mid-20th Century Walnut Mirrored Coat and Hat Rack with Spindle Storage Slot

H 18 in W 39 in D 4 in

Mid-Century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1960´S

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This hall coat rack was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s and produced by DREVOTVAR

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1960´S

H 70.48 in W 35.44 in D 11.42 in

Mid Century Lucite Valet Towel or Blanket Rack

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid Century Lucite Valet Towel or Blanket Rack with six arms. Great weight thick base and stem

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid Century Lucite Valet Towel or Blanket Rack

H 34 in W 27 in D 12 in

Mid Century Coat Rack by Jan Kalous for Uluv

By ULUV Krásná jizba

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Entry hall wall coat rack designed by Jan Kalous, manufactured by ULUV, former Czechoslovakia in

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Coat Rack by Jan Kalous for Uluv

H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in

Mid-Century Modern Light Brown Teak Scandinavian Coat Rack

Located in Roma, IT

This marvelous coat rack features three hooks made with light brown teak. This stand was produced

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Light Brown Teak Scandinavian Coat Rack

H 63.78 in W 23.63 in D 3.55 in

Mid Century Retro Wrought Iron Mirrored Hat and Coat Rack

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Mid Century Retro Wrought Iron Mirrored Hat and Coat Rack This is a very stylish and heavy

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid Century Retro Wrought Iron Mirrored Hat and Coat Rack

H 16 in W 27 in D 4 in

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Mid Century Hall Rack For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century hall rack available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every mid century hall rack was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century hall rack, we have 3617 options in-stock, while there are 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century hall rack, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century hall rack, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Fratelli Reguitti, Hertha Baller and Carl Auböck each produced at least one beautiful mid century hall rack that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Hall Rack?

Prices for a mid century hall rack can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $18,273, while the average can fetch as much as $1,189.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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