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Bentwood Coat Tree

Bentwood Coat Tree by Thonet
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bentwood coat tree with eight double hooks for coats & hats anchored by an umbrella rack.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Coat Tree by Thonet
Bentwood Coat Tree by Thonet
$6,800
H 78 in W 28 in D 28 in
Early 20th Century Thonet Style Two-Tiered Bentwood Hall Tree Coat Stand
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, this graceful antique hall tree is executed in the style of German
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Bentwood

Early 20th Century Thonet Style Bleached Bentwood Swivel Hall Tree Coat Stand
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
"Perroquet" coat stand. The useful hat rack was crafted in France, circa 1920 in the style of German-Austrian
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Coat Hat Rack Hall Tree
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful vintage Thonet style bentwood hall tree, coat/hat stand. The bentwood body of this
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood hatrack / coat tree with replaced finial top (original THONET paper label).  
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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Bentwood Coat Tree
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural coat tree and umbrella stand crafted of bentwood by Thonet, circa 1850. Retains it
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Coat Tree
Bentwood Coat Tree
H 77 in Dm 28.5 in
Thonet Bentwood Coat Tree Stand
By August Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Original Thonet bentwood hat and coat Stand. This extremely functional three legged design allows
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Coat Tree Stand
Thonet Bentwood Coat Tree Stand
H 80 in W 27 in D 15 in
Thonet Coat Rack/stand / Hall Tree And Mirror In Bentwood
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice bentwood work in this coat rack made by Thonet.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Hall Tree
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Garnerville, NY
Dramatic and beautiful Thonet bentwood hall tree. Michael Thonet's innovative design and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Ash, Beech

French c. 1900 Art Nouveau Bentwood Hall Tree
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 bentwood hall tree, Art Nouveau, French. Central cluster column with beehive turned
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Mid-20th Century French Bentwood Hall Tree with Sixteen Hooks Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinet maker, Michael Thonet (1796-1871). The bentwood hall tree features a swivel top with two rows of
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Mid-20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Jakob & Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Coat-Tree Coat Stand Number 1098
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Jakob & Josef KOHN rarest coat-tree (coat stand) made of bentwood: It consists of round
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Swivel Hall Tree with 16 Hooks, Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a retro, yet practical touch to any entry or dressing area with this elegant, carved coat
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

French Bent Bamboo Mirror & Cane Hall Tree / Umbrella Stand / Coat Rack
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is one of my favorite hall trees! It is a 1950s French bent bamboo piece. It has four
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Mirror, Bentwood

20th French Hall Tree with Mirror in the Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
20th French hall tree with mirror in the Thonet Style Hangers height: 1st level 79.52in 2nd
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Hall Tree or Coat and Hat Rack
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This classic Thonet style hat and coat rack or hall tree from the mid twentieth century is made of
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Mid-20th Century French Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Classic Thonet Bentwood Coat Tree Rack
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic bentwood coat tree rack by Thonet having 8 S shaped hooks and a circular umbrella, cane
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Coat Tree Stand Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic Secessionist School bentwood coat tree attributed to Thonet. This example features four
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Secessionist Bentwood Coat Tree by Fischel
By Fischel
Located in New York, NY
Steam bent wood coat tree in the Secessionist School. This period example still retains the
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thonet Coat Tree or Hall Rack
By August Thonet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage bentwood coat tree or hall rack attributed to Thonet. Coat stand has a ring
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Mid-20th Century European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

Vintage Thonet Coat Tree or Hall Rack
Vintage Thonet Coat Tree or Hall Rack
H 72 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack and Hall Tree
By Thonet
Located in Astoria, NY
An Austrian bentwood coat rack and hall tree, produced circa 1900s by Thonet, which features six
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Rococo Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack or Hall Tree
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial vintage dark brown THONET bentwood coat rack or hall tree. Bentwood
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Mid-20th Century European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Style Teak Toned Bentwood Standing Coat Tree
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet style bentwood standing coat tree with attractively curved lines, 4 legs, and 6 inverted
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Half Round Coat Tree Rack Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find 1/2 round, or wall style, coat tree, having three S shaped arms at top, and a semi
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Coat Stand Coat Tree Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Nice bentwood coat stand having six coat hooks at the revolving top, with six corresponding hat
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Vintage French Bentwood Thonet Style Coat Hat Rack or Coat Hall Tree
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French bentwood thonet style hat and coat rack or hall tree clothing hanger with children
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Thonet Coat-Tree Coat Rack Number 1 Bentwood Mahogany Stained, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet coat-tree / coat rack, model number 1 (authenticity guaranteed !) beech wood, mahogany
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Midcentury Bentwood Coat Rack or Hall Tree after Thonet
By August Thonet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage midcentury bentwood coat rack or hall tree after Thonet. Two rows of hooks, 12 hooks in
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Mid-20th Century European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Coat-Tree Coat Rack Number 10601 Bentwood Mahogany Stained made c.1904-06
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
THONET COAT-TREE / COAT RACK FOR PLACEMENT AT WALL, MODEL NUMBER 10601 (authenticity guaranteed
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Midcentury Bentwood Hall Tree or Coat Rack in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury dark brown bentwood hall tree or coat rack in the style of Thonet. Two rows of hooks
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Thonet Bentwood Hall Tree Coat and Hat Rack
By August Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This classic Thonet style hat and coat rack or hall tree is made of richly finished bent beech wood
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Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Bentwood Hall Tree
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and charming early 20th century bentwood hall tree with a round beveled glass mirror
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Early 20th Century Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Bentwood Hall Tree
Early 20th Century Bentwood Hall Tree
H 71 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
French Bentwood Thonet Style Hat and Coat Rack or Hall Tree, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Classic Thonet style hat and coat rack is made of richly finished bent beechwood. A familiar
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Vintage 1930s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Thonet 16 Hook Hall Tree, Coat and Hat Stand
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Classic Thonet style hat and coat rack or hall tree is made of richly finished bent beechwood
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Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Hall Tree or Coat and Hat Rack
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This classic Thonet style hat and coat rack or hall tree from the early twentieth century is made
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Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Hall Tree or Coat and Hat Stand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Classic Thonet style hat and coat rack or hall tree is made of richly finished bent beech wood
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Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

French Bentwood Thonet Style Coat Rack or Hall Tree, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Classic Thonet style hat and coat rack is made of richly finished bent beechwood. A familiar
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Antique Early 1900s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Thonet Style Bentwood Coat Stand or Hall Tree Stamped Cafe De Paris circa 1932
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This classic Thonet style hat and coat rack or hall tree is made of richly finished bent beechwood
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Vintage 1930s French Coat Racks and Stands

19th Century English Twelve-Hook Bentwood Hall Tree in the Style of Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant bentwood wooden hall tree in the style of Thonet from the late 19th centrury. This tree
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Antique Late 19th Century English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Hall Tree with Ten Hooks Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinet maker, Michael Thonet (1796-1871). The bentwood hall tree sits on three legs and features two rows
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Coat-Tree Coat Rack Number 1 Beechwood Mahogany Stained, circa 1906
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet coat-tree / coat rack, model number 1 (authenticity guaranteed!) Beechwood, dark mahogany
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood, Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Hall Tree with 16 Hooks Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a retro, yet practical touch to any entry or dressing area with this elegant, carved coat
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Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Hall Tree with Mirror
By Thonet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Ebony thonet bentwood double hall tree with mirror.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood, Mirror

Thonet Hall Tree with Mirror
Thonet Hall Tree with Mirror
H 77 in W 43 in D 18 in
Thonet Double Coat Rack/Hall Tree with Mirror
By Michael Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this Classic Thonet style hat and coat rack is made of beautifully finished
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood

Aubergine Painted Bentwood Coat Tree with Umbrella Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aubergine painted bentwood coat tree with umbrella holder.
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Vintage 1930s Coat Racks and Stands

French Bentwood Coat Tree with Eight Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bentwood coat tree with eight hooks.
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Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Bentwood Coat Tree
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ebonized coat or hat tree with painted gold details. In the manner of Thonet.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Coat Racks and Stands

Bentwood Coat Tree
Bentwood Coat Tree
H 80 in W 21 in D 21 in
Art Nouveau Austrian Bentwood Hall Tree with Hat and Coat Rack
By Thonet
Located in Essex, MA
A large and very fine quality Art Nouveau period Austrian bentwood hall tree with of exceptional
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Zinc

Thonet Half Hall Tree
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bentwood Thonet hall tree. Sits flat against wall.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Cent. Kohn Hall Tree
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful branded Kohn bentwood halltree in original patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Cent. Kohn Hall Tree
Early 20th Cent. Kohn Hall Tree
H 70 in W 25 in D 25 in
Fischel Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
By Fischel
Located in everton lymington, GB
'Fischel' steam bentwood coat tree in the Secessionist School. This period example still retains
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Vintage 1910s Czech Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Fischel Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
Fischel Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
H 76.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Fischel Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
By Fischel
Located in everton lymington, GB
'Fischel' steam bentwood coat tree in the Secessionist School. This period example still retains
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Vintage 1910s Czech Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Fischel Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
Fischel Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
H 76.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Bentwood Coat Rack, Hall Tree, Revolving Top
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Gorgeous coatrack or coat rack, hall tree. It is 6 feet tall (72 inches) and has a revolving or
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic, Wood

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French Art Deco Mahogany Hall Tree
$2,495
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Bentwood Coat Tree For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bentwood coat tree for your home. Each bentwood coat tree for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bentwood coat tree — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bentwood coat tree made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Fischel each produced at least one beautiful bentwood coat tree 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.

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