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Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Bent-Laminated Beech Figurative Valet in the Manner of Alvar Aalto, USA, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Playful bent-laminated beech valet in the shape of a standing figure, United States circa 1950. This piece can support a hat as well as jackets and features a solid beech "vide poche...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Beech

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s, in the style of Ico & Luisa Parisi. Executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy. Crafted fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood, Beech

Ezhio Longhi for Elam Wall-Mounted Coat Rack in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ezhio Longhi for Elam, wall-mounted coat rack, teak, metal, Italy, circa 1961. This hallway setting is designed by Ezhio Longhi for Elam and is executed in solid teak. While maintai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage 1960s Tomado Red Metal Hat Rack
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s Tomado red metal hat rack Measurements - H 17cm, D 29cm, W 60cm.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Carlo de Carli for Fiarm Coat Rack in Red Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, hall stand or coat rack, lacquered plywood, plastic Italy, 1960s This eye-catching hall stand in red color was desi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic, Plywood

Osvaldo Borsani 'AT15', Revolving Coat Rack, for Tecno, 1961 Completely Original
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare, supremely elegant and innovative 'AT15' revolving panel coatrack designed in 1961 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. A sophisticated and refined fixture, perfect for a luxuri...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel, Nickel, Brass

Bamboo & Rattan Coat Rack Stand by Olaf von Bohr, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Single netting coat hanger in rattan by the designer Olaf von Bohr, Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Wall Mounted Coat Rack, Brass with Brown Bamboo Hat Rack from the 1950s, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wall mounted coat rack with two hooks in wood with bamboo hat rack attached. It is brown in color. It was made in France in the 1960s. The brown patina that covers it ,is a very bea...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Carl Auböck Eight Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Eight beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are made of polished and patinated solid brass. The same hooks were sold at an aucti...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Triangular Rattan and Bamboo Italian Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury triangular coat rack in rattan and bamboo. This wonderful item was designed in Italy during the 1960s following the French Riviera trend. This one-of-a-kind pie...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

1960s Vintage German Aluminium Silver Train Wall Hanging Coat Hat Luggage Rack
Located in London, GB
1960s German train wall hanging coat and hat rack made of aluminium making it very light to carry with two fixed and five slide-able loose hooks and a she...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Set of 3 Midcentury Brass Coat Hooks Rack Hangers Modernist Brutalist 1950s Bar
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A highly unusual set of three brass coat hangers dating from the 1950s, reclaimed from a Gentleman’s Clubhouse. The lower hook is a broad arm so is perfect for more delicate shaped j...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan, Wicker and Walnut Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style coat rack made in curved rattan, woven wicker, bamboo and walnut wood. This lovely organic coat rack was made in Italy during the 1960s. This unique...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Walnut

Enki Walnut And Mahogany Coat Or Towel Rack
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Enki is constructed using combined woods of solid walnut and mohogany. The design is simultaneous subtle and expressive. The larger scale of the rack hooks make this a very int...
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti's Planta Arancione coat stand for Anonima Castelli 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Giancarlo Piretti's Planta Arancione coat stand for Anonima Castelli 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plexiglass

1960's Italian Teak Wall Mounted Coatrack With New Mohair Velvet Fabric
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1960's Italian Teak Wallmounted Coatrack Re-upholstered with new Mustard Yellow Mohair Velvet 6 Solid Teak round Disc coat hangers
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Mohair, Teak

Pair of Orange Painted Wood Coat Hangers, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of Italian-made coat racks produced in the 1960s. Solid wood frame painted red/orange. Good overall condition, some marks due to normal use over time.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Luciano Bertoncini for Elco Modular Gronda Wall Mirror and Coat Rack
Located in Madrid, ES
Five modular “Gronda” coat hanger wall mirrors with black plastic frame, designed by Luciano Bertoncini and manufactured by Elco in the 1970s. The upper parts of the modules can be p...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic, Mirror

Post modern dress boy , 1980s Italy
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern dress boy , 1980s Italy Dimensions: 152cm Height , 47cm Width , 45cm Depth Condition: Good Period: 1980s Material: Metal
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron and wicker coat hook by Orange Furniture. Made-to-order. Beautiful midcentury style! Four in stock.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wicker

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Coat Rack, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare coat rack, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950. Oak and rattan. Handle in ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski.  
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Ceramic, Rattan, Oak

1970s Italian Coat Hanger
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Sturdy and stable - W: 40 D: 40 H: 185 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Burnt Bamboo Decorative Wall Coat Rack Mirror Umbrella Stand MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burnt Bamboo Decorative Wall Coat Rack Mirror Umbrella Stand MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Mirror

1970s Silent Servant in Brass Finish, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - repolished - W:45, H: 114, D: 30cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome, Brass

1970s Coat Rack , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden body and chrome plated hangers - Good original condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the Valet or clothes stand is made in beech, it will accommodate jacket and trousers, but it would do just as ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Beech

Italian Bamboo Rattan Coat Rack
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Italian bamboo wall coat rack stand, 1960s Rectangular shape with 3 hooks. It has all the taste of the Italian Riviera style. This wall-mounted coat rack will be a ni...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Brass Valet, c.1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
A brass valet stand, circa 1960s. 17 ¼ inches wide by 15 inches deep by 54 ¼ inches tall
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

20th Century Thonet White Shabby Coat Rack
Located in IT
Thonet coat stand with an early 20th century design, made using the technique of steam bent wood. The shape of these wooden elements is absolutely timeless, practical for jackets, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Dutch Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Style Coat Stand
Located in London, GB
A tall stylish coat rack. Holland, c1970s. Sputnik style protruding balls for each coat. Good vintage condition. Internal ref: UK. Location: London Gallery. Dimensions: 68 ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Chrome and Marble Coat Rack / Stand
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian coat rack/stand made in chrome with black marble base and plastic hooks. Weight is 18 kg. Very good vintage condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Marble, Chrome

Original Vintage Retro 1960's Dutch Pastoe Coat Hanger / Hat-Rack
Located in Markington, GB
Original vintage retro 1960's Dutch Pastoe coat hanger / hat-rack Coat hangers can be moved around. Measures: Height: 110cm, depth: 25cm, width: 74cm.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Jacques Adnet stitched leather and Brass Valet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet stitched leather and Brass Valet
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Midcentury Wall Coat Rack Sputnik, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - iconic model - space age style
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Asian Modern Bronze and Bronze Plate Men's Valet Stand Coat Stand Coat Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Modern men's valet stand, coat stand, coat rack made out of bronze and bronze plated rods. Marked Taiwan.  
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Bronze

Valet in Beech and Brass by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous clothes valet in a light beech wood with brass accents. This iconic piece was designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Fratelli Reguitti in Italy in the 1960s. In amazing c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Italian "Tricorno Tre" Coat Rack by Enzo Mari for Danese, 1960s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
A colorful coat rack "Tricorno", designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Danese in Italy in the sixties. This free standing coat rack features a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Set of Three (3) Vintage Italian Brass Coat or Hat Hooks.
Located in East Hampton, NY
These classic mid-century design Italian wall-mounted brass hooks for coats or hats, show the simplicity yet chic Italian flare. Perfect for any room, mud-room, foyer, bathroom, kit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Pair of 89" Tall Brass Custom Decorative Textile Fabric Towel Racks Displays
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 89" Tall Brass Custom Decorative Textile Fabric Towel Racks Displays
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

French 1950s Asymmetric Wall Mount Entry Valet w/ Mirror & Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible asymmetric 1950's French wall mount entry valet, with mirror, coat rack, a small tile shelf and an umbrella stand with a removable drip tray. The triangular mirror shows ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Coat Rack in the 1980s Memphis Style of Ettore Sottsass
Located in Beerse, VAN
Coat rack very much in the 1980s Memphis style founded by the Austrian/Italian Avant Garde designer Ettore Sottsass. Although some claim that the coat rack was designed by Ettore So...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Cane Gentleman’s Valet by Nova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This solid wood gentleman’s valet from Nova features a sculpted neck with cutouts and a caned center. With solid walnut tapered legs, a flip top upholstered seat with storage and a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid light cherry Mid-Century Modern gentlemens valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti was made of solid cherry with brass details for shoe rest The valet is stam...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Iron Brass and Wood Valet, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern coat stand manufactured in Italy in 1950s. Made of brass, wood and black enameled iron. Fully restored, only the brass is with its original patina.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Italian Coat Hook, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury rattan and bamboo coat hook. This gorgeous piece was produced in Italy during 1960s. The item is amazing as it features bamboo ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Bamboo

Three Mid-Century Silver Wall Coat Hooks, Aluminum, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful wall hooks from the 1960s, made of aluminum. Made in Germany. In very good condition with marginal patina. We offer more beautiful wall hooks in our othe...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Midcentury Italian Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Wall Coat Rack / Wall Hanger 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
we offer you a Wall Hanger that is an expression of expert Italian craftsmanship, dating back to the 50s and 60s, this Wall Coat Rack from the mid-twentieth century is made using can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Sculptural Renna Coat Rack by Bruce Tippet for Gavina Knoll International
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance and functionality of the sculptural 'Renna' coat rack, designed by Bruce Tippex for Knoll International and Gavina in the 1960s. This unique coat rac...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Wall Coat Racks Sputnik, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - space age style - iconic model - rare in pair
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Midcentury wooden Design Wall Coat Rack by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia - perfect original condition, refreshed - another one in different tone available jr
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rope, Wood

Midcentury wooden Design Wall Coat Rack by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia - perfect original condition, refreshed - another one in different tone available jr
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood, Rope

Mid-century coatrack by De Coene in bent plywood, Belgium 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / coatrack / De Coene / wood and metal / mid-century / design / vintage Sleek designed coatrack by De Coene Freres, Belgium, ca. 1960. This exquisite wooden coat rack...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

1960s Coat Rack Panel , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron parts and Leatherette upholstery - good original condition with minor signs of use
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Teak Hangers by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1970s, Set of 5
Located in Porto, PT
Teak hangers by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1970s, Set of 5 Solid wooden round skandinavian design.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Coat Racks by Veca, 1960s
By VECA
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of italian coat racks by Veca, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 11 cm; W= 11 cm; D= 6 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

1950s Italian Valet. Ico Parisi
Located in Genova, IT
Italian-made valet from the 1950s with a design traceable to Ico parisi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Hardwood

Isamu Kenmochi Coat Rack for Akita Mokko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko Co., Ltd. Geat form on this painted green bent wood coat rack. This is a rare item for collectors and design enthusiast. Free shipping inside the continen...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Paint

Mid-century Chrome & Wood Hanger / Hook, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome coat hanger or hook made in Italy in the 1970's. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Modern coat racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern coat racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage coat racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern coat racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original coat racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Fratelli Reguitti, Herta Baller, and Ico Parisi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for coat racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,196.

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