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Art Deco Vintage Set Eight Solid Brass Coat Hooks Vienna, circa 1918
Art Deco Vintage Set Eight Solid Brass Coat Hooks Vienna, circa 1918

Art Deco Vintage Set Eight Solid Brass Coat Hooks Vienna, circa 1918

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage set of eight coat hooks from solid brass designed circa 1918 Vienna. The set of eight coat hooks shows a well patinated brass surface in warm golden tone and are ea...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Original Art Nouveau Brass & Wood Coat Rack or Hanger Germany 1900s
Original Art Nouveau Brass & Wood Coat Rack or Hanger Germany 1900s

Original Art Nouveau Brass & Wood Coat Rack or Hanger Germany 1900s

Located in München, BY

Executed in brass and, the coat rack has 7 hooks. Dimensions: Width: 23.63 in. (60 cm) Height: 9.85 in. (25 cm) Depth: 7.09 in. (18 cm) Net weight of the coat rack: ca. 2 KG Condi...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Art Deco Coat Hook from Adolf Loos, 1913, for Cafe Capua, Vienna Austria
Art Deco Coat Hook from Adolf Loos, 1913, for Cafe Capua, Vienna Austria

Art Deco Coat Hook from Adolf Loos, 1913, for Cafe Capua, Vienna Austria

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, Austria

Coat Hook designed by Adolf Loos around 1913 for Car Capua in Vienna Austria. Made of nickel plated iron with a patina.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Jugendstil Vintage Duo Pair of Nickel Plated Metal Coat Hooks circa 1915, Vienna
Jugendstil Vintage Duo Pair of Nickel Plated Metal Coat Hooks circa 1915, Vienna

Jugendstil Vintage Duo Pair of Nickel Plated Metal Coat Hooks circa 1915, Vienna

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil vintage pair of coat hooks duo coat hooks from nickel plated metal circa 1915 Vienna. An amazing and elegant duo or pair of coat hooks from nickel plated metal slightly c...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Metal

Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror
Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror

Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror

Located in Lisse, NL

Largest ever (9.5 feet wide) wall coat rack with 12 hooks, a beveled mirror, lion sculptures, male and female bust sculptures, birds and floral motifs etc.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Metal

Exquisite 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Lion Masks
Exquisite 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Lion Masks

Exquisite 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Lion Masks

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

A one of a kind gorgeous 19th century antique piece for your hallway that is also very practical This coat rack comes with its original hooks. The oak has a beautiful patina & co...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Jugendstil Vintage Adolf Loos Pair of Coat Hooks Nickel Plated circa 1916 Vienna
Jugendstil Vintage Adolf Loos Pair of Coat Hooks Nickel Plated circa 1916 Vienna

Jugendstil Vintage Adolf Loos Pair of Coat Hooks Nickel Plated circa 1916 Vienna

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil vintage pair of wall hooks or coat hooks by Adolf Loos from nickel plated metal circa 1916 Vienna. A wonderful pair of coat hooks from nickel plated metal by Adolf Loos c...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Nickel

English Aesthetic Movement Coat Hooks Coat Rack Coat Hanger
English Aesthetic Movement Coat Hooks Coat Rack Coat Hanger

English Aesthetic Movement Coat Hooks Coat Rack Coat Hanger

Located in High Peak, GB

P0308 Attractive set of three Victorian brass coat and hat hooks on solid mahogany backing. Cleaned, polished and fitted with wall fittings this antique coat rack is in home ready co...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Bronze Hat and Coat Hooks on a Nautical Theme  This is a Superb quality set
Bronze Hat and Coat Hooks on a Nautical Theme  This is a Superb quality set

Bronze Hat and Coat Hooks on a Nautical Theme This is a Superb quality set

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Bronze Hat and Coat Hooks on a Nautical Theme This is a Superb quality and very practical row of Hat and Coat Hooks, they are in the form of Bronze Ship Yard Bollards set on Teak Tw...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bamboo Stand Hall Mirror Coat Rack & Majolica French Folk Art Tiles
Art Nouveau Bamboo Stand Hall Mirror Coat Rack & Majolica French Folk Art Tiles

Art Nouveau Bamboo Stand Hall Mirror Coat Rack & Majolica French Folk Art Tiles

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Antique Art Nouveau bamboo hall coat rack and umbrella stand. Original French bamboo coat rack with mirror and six hooks for coats and hats and decorated with two Ancient Majo...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Ceramic, Bamboo, Mirror

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Stylish Church Window Panel
Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Stylish Church Window Panel

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Stylish Church Window Panel

Located in Lisse, NL

Equipped with four robust, forged iron double hooks, this coat rack offers ample space for coats, scarves, and other garments.

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Wrought Iron

Row of 5 Large Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks This is a good quality and very prac
Row of 5 Large Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks This is a good quality and very prac

Row of 5 Large Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks This is a good quality and very prac

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Row of 5 Large Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks This is a good quality and very practical row of 5 Hat and Coat Hooks, there are 5 Large S hooks, they come from France and they are in so...

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Early 1900s Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Bentwood

5ft Long French Art Deco Brass Hat and Coat Rack This is an unusually piece
5ft Long French Art Deco Brass Hat and Coat Rack This is an unusually piece

5ft Long French Art Deco Brass Hat and Coat Rack This is an unusually piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

5ft Long French Art Deco Brass Hat and Coat Rack This is an unusually Long Art Deco Brass Hat and Coat Rack, it has eight sliding hooks and an upper railed shelf, long enough for all...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Antique bronze wall hook, Italy early 20th century
Antique bronze wall hook, Italy early 20th century

Antique bronze wall hook, Italy early 20th century

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful vintage wall hanger. Made in Italy in the early 20th century. Very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 15 cm / 6 inches Height: 18 cm / 7 inches Depth: 12 cm / 4.7...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Bronze

Black Forest Carved Leash Holder/Hook, circa 1900
Black Forest Carved Leash Holder/Hook, circa 1900

Black Forest Carved Leash Holder/Hook, circa 1900

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Black Forest carved bear leash holder with chamois horns. Excellent condition and stunning craftsmanship. Part of the Black Forest Brienz collection. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Swi...

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Early 1900s American Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Wrought Iron Wall Hooks
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Wrought Iron Wall Hooks

Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Wrought Iron Wall Hooks

Located in Chicago, IL

A chic pair of early 20th century American hand-wrought iron ribbon wall hooks with scrolled ends, three hooks each, and with a wonderful hand-hammered texture. Perfect for hanging c...

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1920s American Rustic Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Wrought Iron

Victorian Coat Rack with Brass and Ceramic Hooks, c1880
Victorian Coat Rack with Brass and Ceramic Hooks, c1880

Victorian Coat Rack with Brass and Ceramic Hooks, c1880

Located in High Peak, GB

The rack is fitted with a complete set of nine robust, cast brass hooks arranged in an alternating set of five and four.

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19th Century Late Victorian Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil Vintage Three Brass Wall Hooks Adolf Loos, 1916, Vienna
Jugendstil Vintage Three Brass Wall Hooks Adolf Loos, 1916, Vienna

Jugendstil Vintage Three Brass Wall Hooks Adolf Loos, 1916, Vienna

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil vintage three wall hooks from brass designed by Adolf Loos for the Cafe Capua Vienna 1916. The brass wall hooks feature timeless and iconic design and are easy to fix wit...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Early 20th Century French Gilt Brass Swivel Four-Hook Standing Figural Hall Tree
Early 20th Century French Gilt Brass Swivel Four-Hook Standing Figural Hall Tree

Early 20th Century French Gilt Brass Swivel Four-Hook Standing Figural Hall Tree

Located in Dallas, TX

The swivel top decorated with a central finial, features four double-arms hat and coat hooks, and further dressed with scarf or belt hooks.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Set of 4 Adolf Loos brass art nouveau wall hooks, Vienna, Austria ca. 1910
Set of 4 Adolf Loos brass art nouveau wall hooks, Vienna, Austria ca. 1910

Set of 4 Adolf Loos brass art nouveau wall hooks, Vienna, Austria ca. 1910

By Adolf Loos

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A rare and elegant set of four beautiful and elegantly curved Art Nouveau coat hooks by Adolf Loos, produced in Vienna around 1910. These hooks embody the architect’s celebrated reje...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass, Nickel

Up to 6 Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Nickel Brass Wall Hooks Café Capua Vienna, 1900s
Up to 6 Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Nickel Brass Wall Hooks Café Capua Vienna, 1900s

Up to 6 Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Nickel Brass Wall Hooks Café Capua Vienna, 1900s

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to six beautiful and elegantly curved Art Nouveau coat hooks. Sold and priced per piece. Designed circa 1916 by Adolf Loos (1870 - 1933) for the Jugendstil Café Capua in Vienna. M...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Iron, Nickel, Brass

Baass Coat Hook
Baass Coat Hook

Baass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast bronze made in Austria, circa 1900-1910.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Jacob & Josef Kohn Bent Wood Coat Hangers- Vienna, Austria, 1890's Two Available
Jacob & Josef Kohn Bent Wood Coat Hangers- Vienna, Austria, 1890's Two Available

Jacob & Josef Kohn Bent Wood Coat Hangers- Vienna, Austria, 1890's Two Available

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in North Miami, FL

Two available - exceptional secessionist bent wood coat rack with 5 hooks, designed and produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1890's.

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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to 3 available, price per piece.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900-1910. Up to 4 pieces available price per piece. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast bronze made in Austria, circa 1900-1910.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austria about 1900 up to three available

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to six available, price per piece.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass made in Austai, circa 1900-1910.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Rare Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Rare Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to 2 available, price per piece.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Vienna Secession Aluminum Coat Hooks
Set of Four Vienna Secession Aluminum Coat Hooks

Set of Four Vienna Secession Aluminum Coat Hooks

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of four aluminum coat hooks made in Austria about 1910.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Aluminum

Art Deco oak carved wall coatrack with mirror, France 1920s
Art Deco oak carved wall coatrack with mirror, France 1920s

Art Deco oak carved wall coatrack with mirror, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / Coat Rack / oak, metal, mirror / Art Deco Beautiful Art Deco hall mirror with hat rack, coat rack and hooks from the 1920s.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century French Pair of Brass Coat Hook, 1900s
Early 20th century French Pair of Brass Coat Hook, 1900s

Early 20th century French Pair of Brass Coat Hook, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant pair of French solid brass wall coat hooks dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900. Their graceful scrolling design, inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, gives them a...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Brass

Victorian Coat Hooks Set on Ebonised Mahogany, Brass and Ceramic, 1880
Victorian Coat Hooks Set on Ebonised Mahogany, Brass and Ceramic, 1880

Victorian Coat Hooks Set on Ebonised Mahogany, Brass and Ceramic, 1880

Located in High Peak, GB

K0311 Stylish and practical brass and ceramic set of four very decorative Victorian coat hooks now on solid mahogany ebonised backing.  Cleaned, polished and ready to place at home. ...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Coat Hooks by Adolf Loos For Café Capua Vienna
Set of Four Coat Hooks by Adolf Loos For Café Capua Vienna

Set of Four Coat Hooks by Adolf Loos For Café Capua Vienna

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of four steel nickel-plated coat hooks designed by Adolf Loos 1913 for Café Capua in Vienna Austria. Ref.: Eva B. Ottilinger, Adolf Loos (Wohnkonzepte und Möbelentwürfe / Livi...

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Steel, Nickel

19th C. Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand
19th C. Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand

19th C. Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th Century Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand. Item features multiple ornate hooks, removable cast iron drip pan, frame for central mirror (glass...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Iron

Antique Coat Rack, English, Cloakroom, Reception Hall, Mounted Hooks, Victorian
Antique Coat Rack, English, Cloakroom, Reception Hall, Mounted Hooks, Victorian

Antique Coat Rack, English, Cloakroom, Reception Hall, Mounted Hooks, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique coat rack. An English, mahogany and steel cloakroom or reception hall quartet of mounted hooks, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage French Iron Metal Wall Hooks Coat Racks
Pair of Vintage French Iron Metal Wall Hooks Coat Racks

Pair of Vintage French Iron Metal Wall Hooks Coat Racks

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming authentic pair of white chippy painted hooks found in Southwest France. We see these wall hooks displayed in an entry was holding coats, hats or French market baskets. ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Metal, Iron

Trio of Antique Crop Hanging Racks, English, Equestrian, Coat Hook, Victorian
Trio of Antique Crop Hanging Racks, English, Equestrian, Coat Hook, Victorian

Trio of Antique Crop Hanging Racks, English, Equestrian, Coat Hook, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a trio of small antique crop hanging racks. An English, wrought iron equestrian wall mounted coat hook, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Coat Rack Hooks

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Fruitwood Coat Rack with Shelf, Six Hooks, Antique
French 19th Century Fruitwood Coat Rack with Shelf, Six Hooks, Antique

French 19th Century Fruitwood Coat Rack with Shelf, Six Hooks, Antique

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A charming French hat or coat rack, with a shelf. Six hooks are situated along a horizontal bar located under the shelf.

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19th Century French Other Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Art Deco Chrome Coat Rack Floor Lamp, Eight Hooks, 235 cm Tall
Large Art Deco Chrome Coat Rack Floor Lamp, Eight Hooks, 235 cm Tall

Large Art Deco Chrome Coat Rack Floor Lamp, Eight Hooks, 235 cm Tall

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

A monumental coat stand with an integrated floor lamp, dating from circa the 1930s and positioned at the transition between decorative Art Deco and emerging modernism. The tall stru...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Adolf Loos: coat rack
Adolf Loos: coat rack

Adolf Loos: coat rack

By Adolf Loos

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Wall coat rack with 3 hooks made of nickel-plated brass (old patina, can be polished) and solid oak wood, designed by Adolf Loos.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass, Nickel

French Enameled Iron Hook
French Enameled Iron Hook

French Enameled Iron Hook

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French painted enameled hook France, Early 20th century Pale French blue enamel paint has minor loss over stamped iron frame Wonderfully worn in and ready for years more love and s...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Iron

Adolf Loos: cloakroom bar
Adolf Loos: cloakroom bar

Adolf Loos: cloakroom bar

By Adolf Loos

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Wall coat rack with 3 hooks made of brass and solid oak, designed by Adolf Loos.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Wardrobe In White Lacquered Wood
Large Antique Wardrobe In White Lacquered Wood

Large Antique Wardrobe In White Lacquered Wood

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large, richly carved wooden coat rack featuring six double bronze hooks, four umbrella stands, four walking stick holders, a red marble top, a large storage drawer, and a beveled mir...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Coat Rack Hooks

Materials

Wood

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Antique Coat Rack Hooks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique coat rack hooks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all antique coat rack hooks available were constructed with great care. Antique coat rack hooks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique coat rack hooks bearing Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique coat rack hooks over the years, but those made by Adolf Loos, Black Forest and Hertha Baller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Coat-racks-stands for You

Your guests might have to endure all kinds of harsh climes to get to your housewarming party, so let’s make sure their trusty overcoats and umbrellas have a home. Shop the antique and vintage coat racks and stands on 1stDibs today.

Coat racks, umbrella stands, wall-mounted hooks for outerwear — they’ve long served a practical purpose. In the days of travel by horse or foot, a guest might arrive on your doorstep bedraggled, windblown and often dripping with rain. While transportation has thankfully improved since then, a coat rack in the entryway or foyer of your home is still the beacon it was back then: It says, “Come in, where it’s dry and warm. Hang up your coat and stay a while.”

Coat stands are among history’s fairly rudimentary ideas, so it’s difficult to point to the original inventor of this eternally functional fixture, but Thomas Jefferson was said to have fashioned one of his own at Monticello. Jefferson, who would’ve made a great interior designer, placed a long wooden pole in his closet that was adorned with spokes from which his coats and other garments could be hung. The simplicity of Jefferson’s coat-tree is echoed in designs from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The timeless convenience of a wooden coat rack has endured. While there are striking Art Deco coat stands made of oak and walnut that would meet your mudroom needs well, some of the product designers behind what we now call mid-century modern coat stands turned to materials other than wood, working frequently with plastic and chrome to create unconventional alternatives. Simpler and pared-down coat stands of the mid-20th century were occasionally so interesting in form that they could pass as minimalist sculptures when not in use. Some designers, such as Jacques Adnet, helped to redefine what these classic furnishings could look like, integrating saddle leather and brass and sometimes even horseshoes for his wall hooks and racks.

Although a coat rack is undoubtedly a practical investment, we know that fun comes along with functionality. There is plenty to explore in the collection of antique, vintage and contemporary coat racks and stands on 1stDibs, so go ahead — hang up your coat and stay a while.

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