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

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

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Wood

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

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

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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

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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

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Mirror, Oak

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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

Crafted from high-quality wood, this coat stand features three beautifully carved bear figures, showcasing the intricate style of the Black Forest period.

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Antique 1880s Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

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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

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Stand
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Stand

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Stand

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H 73.63 in W 25.99 in D 13.78 in

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Stand

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Stand This finely crafted Black Forest coat stand dates from the late 19th to early 20th century.

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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand, Three Bears Coat Stand
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand, Three Bears Coat Stand

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand, Three Bears Coat Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a very impressive piece dating from the turn of the 19th century, carved in the Black Forest we have three bears, the mother bellowing from below, to the largest cub who has ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

The lower section will serve as an umbrella stand. This coat rack assembles in 2 pieces, making transportation/installation easier as well.

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Early 20th Century German Coat Racks and Stands

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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

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Wood

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

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Oak

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.

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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Coat Racks and Stands

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Pine

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. Room for coats, hats and umbrellas. Switzerland, circa 1880’s Measures: 81.25” H, ...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

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

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Brass

Black Forest Hall Stand
Black Forest Hall Stand

Black Forest Hall Stand

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H 72 in W 12 in D 17 in

Black Forest Hall Stand

Located in New York, NY

Carved Black Forest bear hall stand for coats, umbrellas and walking sticks!

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Umbrella Stands

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Magnificent and rare Black Forest hall tree and umbrella or stick stand. Striking Swiss design from the 1890s. This wonderful fruitwood hall tree or coat rack with the large hand-c...

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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Wood

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Bear Coat Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bear coat stand for your home. Each bear coat stand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. There are many kinds of the bear coat stand you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bear coat stand, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bear coat stand over the years, but those crafted by Black Forest, Walter Bosse 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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