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Bear Coat Rack

Black Forest, Bear Coat Rack, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Black Forest, Bear Coat Rack, Late 19th Early 20th Century

Black Forest, Bear Coat Rack, Late 19th Early 20th Century

$14,137

H 83.47 in W 21.66 in D 28.75 in

Black Forest, Bear Coat Rack, Late 19th Early 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large Black Forest coat rack, with in the lower part a bear clinging to a tree trunk at the top of which a teddy bear is playing: the branches form the coat rack, with a mirror, the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand
19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand

19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand

$10,105

H 73.5 in W 23 in D 26 in

19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

An impressive late 19 century Black Forest carved bear hall stand, of a bear looking up while holding a tree with three branches forming coat/hat hooks, with an inquisitive bear cub ...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Black Forest Bear Oak Tree Hall Stand
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Black Forest Bear Oak Tree Hall Stand

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Black Forest Bear Oak Tree Hall Stand

Located in Suffolk, GB

Magnificent exhibition quality antique Black Forest bear tree hall stand has two spectacular quality carved bears consisting of the mother bear encouraging her cub to climb the tree,...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Black Forrest Carved Oak Bear and Cub Hall Tree with Central Mirror, Circa 1880
Black Forrest Carved Oak Bear and Cub Hall Tree with Central Mirror, Circa 1880

Black Forrest Carved Oak Bear and Cub Hall Tree with Central Mirror, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

German Black Forrest carved oak bear & cub foliage hall tree / umbrella stand with upper scrolled branches, central oval mirror, and resting on the original scrolled legs, Late 19th ...

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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Oak

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Black Forest Bear Coat Rack
Black Forest Bear Coat Rack

Black Forest Bear Coat Rack

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H 24 in W 25 in D 6 in

Black Forest Bear Coat Rack

Located in La Grange, TX

Black Forest coat rack. Carved Bear with three hooks. Lindenwood, late 1800s, Germany.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Large Antique 'Black Forest' carved wood Bear Hall Coat Stick Stand Circa 1880
A Large Antique 'Black Forest' carved wood Bear Hall Coat Stick Stand Circa 1880

A Large Antique 'Black Forest' carved wood Bear Hall Coat Stick Stand Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

This is very practical offering plenty of space for coats umbrellas & sticks. The coat rack is in gorgeous antique condition.

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Antique 1880s Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Black Forest  carved lindenwood bear hall stand
Black Forest  carved lindenwood bear hall stand

Black Forest carved lindenwood bear hall stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Black Forest (Swiss) carved lindenwood bear hall stand. (Bear hall stands were popular in the late 19th century, and many examples were exhibited in the U.S. and Europe.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

19th Century Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand
19th Century Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand

19th Century Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand

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H 78.5 in W 27 in D 21 in

19th Century Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

An exceptional 19th century carved bear Black Forest hall stand; an excellent example of bold proportions, the large standing bear, with his large head with a great expression, open ...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack
19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack

19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack

Located in Wijnegem, BE

"Black Forest, Bear Coat Rack, Late 19th Century " Very beautiful work from the Black Forest, late 19th century: the sculpture is of very high quality, the patina is remarkable, the ...

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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Large Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wood Bear Coat & Hat Rack
Large Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wood Bear Coat & Hat Rack

Large Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wood Bear Coat & Hat Rack

By Black Forest

Located in Middleburg, VA

Large Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wood Bear Coat & Hat Rack Perfect for a cabin or chalet.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Rustic Hat and Coat Tree with Hand Carved Bears
Hand Carved Rustic Hat and Coat Tree with Hand Carved Bears

Hand Carved Rustic Hat and Coat Tree with Hand Carved Bears

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rustic hand carved hat and coat tree with carved momma bear and baby cubs climbing up the tree. The condition is very good with wear and tear consistent from age and use. The ba...

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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Original Antique Black Forest Carved Coat Stand with Bear and Two Cubs
Original Antique Black Forest Carved Coat Stand with Bear and Two Cubs

Original Antique Black Forest Carved Coat Stand with Bear and Two Cubs

Located in Round Top, TX

Original black forest carved coat racks have been sought after for generations, making this one a special find.

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Early 20th Century German Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Carved German Bear Halltree
Carved German Bear Halltree

Carved German Bear Halltree

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H 80 in W 32 in D 22 in

Carved German Bear Halltree

Located in Hixson, TN

The top has carved branches of a tree. Above shows a small baby bear sitting in the branches. The branches move down, crossing and then connecting to a main trunk, where a large bear...

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Antique 19th Century German Coat Racks and Stands

Black Forest Bear Hall Tree
Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

Located in New Orleans, LA

This mother bear is not happy with her mischievous cub, who has climbed just out of her reach on this delightful Black Forest oak hall tree. Each bear is finely carved and beautifull...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Tree
Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Tree

Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Tree

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H 94 in W 32 in D 18 in

Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Tree

Located in Dallas, TX

A late 19th century Swiss Black Forest hall tree intricately carved with a mamma bear and two cubs up the tree. All have glass eyes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree
19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

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H 84 in W 32 in D 26 in

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

Located in Winter Park, FL

An exceptional 19th century Black Forest bear hall tree with umbrella stand and mirror. Made of linden wood and finely carved, with a bear looking up the tree trunk to a cub sitting ...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century 2 Bear Hall Hatstand With Mirror
19th Century 2 Bear Hall Hatstand With Mirror

19th Century 2 Bear Hall Hatstand With Mirror

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY 2 BEAR HALL HATSTAND WITH MIRROR, CARVED IN SWITZERLAND IN THE 1880'S

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Black Forest Bear Hall Stand
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Black Forest Bear Hall Stand

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Black Forest Bear Hall Stand

Located in Suffolk, GB

This fantastic magnificent exhibition quality antique Black Forest bear tree hall stand has two spectacular quality carved bears consisting of the mother bear encouraging her cub to ...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Two  Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks Displaying a Bear, Austria, 1950s
Two  Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks Displaying a Bear, Austria, 1950s

Two Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks Displaying a Bear, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to two Austrian modernist brass wall coat hooks, displaying a bear. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass...

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

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Rack or Umbrella Stand
Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Rack or Umbrella Stand

Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Rack or Umbrella Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful carved bear Black Forest coat rack or umbrella stand.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

20th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Coat and Umbrella Stand
20th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Coat and Umbrella Stand

20th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Coat and Umbrella Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest style (20th century) walnut hatrack/umbrella stand with carved bear base and two bears in hat tree upper section.

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20th Century European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare 19th Century Carved Black Forest Bear Coat or Stick Stand
Very Rare 19th Century Carved Black Forest Bear Coat or Stick Stand

Very Rare 19th Century Carved Black Forest Bear Coat or Stick Stand

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare museum quality 19th Century Black Forest Bear coat or stick stand, comprising of two magnificently hand carved bears executed with incredible workmanship and attention to...

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Antique 19th Century German Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Stand
19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Stand

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Stand

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H 82.68 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Stand

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall stand, having wonderful bear cubs climbing the tree, mother bear standing with a further cub at her feet. A branch like...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Fruitwood Black Forest Standing Bear Hall Tree and Umbrella Stand, 1890s
Antique Fruitwood Black Forest Standing Bear Hall Tree and Umbrella Stand, 1890s

Antique Fruitwood Black Forest Standing Bear Hall Tree and Umbrella Stand, 1890s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This wonderful fruitwood hall tree or coat rack with the large hand-carved bear with glass eyes and open mouth is rare because of the sublime carving and details.

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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Two Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks of a Bear, Austria, 1950s
Two Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks of a Bear, Austria, 1950s

Two Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks of a Bear, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two Walter Bosse brass wall hooks of a bear, Austria 1950s.

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

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Carved Bear and Eagle Hall Tree
Black Forest Carved Bear and Eagle Hall Tree

Black Forest Carved Bear and Eagle Hall Tree

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Swiss Size: 7 1/2 feet high x 32" wide x 14" deep Black Forest, Carvings, Hall Trees, Bears, Eagles, Hat Racks, Coat Hangers, St...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Continental Black Forest Carved Wood Bears Hallstand Coat Stand, circa 1875
Continental Black Forest Carved Wood Bears Hallstand Coat Stand, circa 1875

Continental Black Forest Carved Wood Bears Hallstand Coat Stand, circa 1875

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A good quality and very impressive 19th century continental Black Forest carved wood hallstand or coat Stand circa 1875 featuring a large bear at the base of a tree, storage compartm...

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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Continental Black Forest Carved Wood Bears Hallstand Coat Stand, circa 1875
Continental Black Forest Carved Wood Bears Hallstand Coat Stand, circa 1875

Continental Black Forest Carved Wood Bears Hallstand Coat Stand, circa 1875

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A good quality and very impressive 19th century continental Black Forest carved wood hallstand or coat stand circa 1875 featuring a large bear at the base of a tree, storage compartm...

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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Bear Hall Tree
Bear Hall Tree

Bear Hall Tree

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H 78 in W 24.5 in D 21 in

Bear Hall Tree

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 20th Century Black Forest carved wood bear hall tree with umberlla stand. Circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

"Black Forest" Bear Hall-stand
"Black Forest" Bear Hall-stand

"Black Forest" Bear Hall-stand

Located in Markham, ON

"Black Forest" Bear Hall-stand. Carved and Stained Linden-wood (Lime)

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree
19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

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H 82.5 in W 27 in D 22 in

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

By Black Forest

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A 19th century carved linden wood black forest bear hall tree with the large standing bear, mouth open and glass eyes watching cubs above, on a naturalistic base that incorporates a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Glass

Swiss Black Forest Hall Tree with Carved Bears

Swiss Black Forest Hall Tree with Carved Bears

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A richly carved lindon wood hall tree made in Bern, Switzerland with two carved and polychromed bears, a bevelled mirror, branches shaped for hanging coats and hats, and a holder for...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

English Sold Wood Glass Eyes Black Forest Style Bear Coat Hat Umbrella Stand
English Sold Wood Glass Eyes Black Forest Style Bear Coat Hat Umbrella Stand

English Sold Wood Glass Eyes Black Forest Style Bear Coat Hat Umbrella Stand

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique continental hand carved solid wood coat, umbrella Hat rack or hall stand with glass eyes.

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Early 2000s English Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

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Located in Berghuelen, DE

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Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture

Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...

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Metal

DESIGNER DOLCE & GABBANA SHOPS CLOTHES RAiLS FROM BOND STREET LONDON D&G
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards

Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...

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Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat

Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat

Located in Lisse, NL

Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

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Glass, Wood

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

$245,817

H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...

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2010s British Jewelry Boxes

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Maple

Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom

Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom

Located in Warrenton, OR

Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an ab...

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A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

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Other

Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
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Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")

$1,060 / item

H 10 in W 28 in D 42 in

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By Robert Remer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...

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Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Black Forest Period 19th Century German Oak Wall Carving with Hunting Trophy
Black Forest Period 19th Century German Oak Wall Carving with Hunting Trophy

Black Forest Period 19th Century German Oak Wall Carving with Hunting Trophy

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Black Forest period German wall carving from the 19th century depicting a hunting trophy. A striking relic from the 19th century, this Black Forest period German wall carving serve...

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Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900

Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

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Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are to die for. The perfectly hand...

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Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

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A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...

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Coral, Bronze

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Bear Coat Rack For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bear coat rack you’re looking for. A bear coat rack — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bear coat rack, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bear coat rack is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Black Forest, Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller each produced at least one beautiful bear coat rack that is worth considering.

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.