Chelsea Clothes Valet in Hazelnut Color
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
elegance. Featuring luxurious leather trays and accented by a sleek brass clothing rack, it exudes
2010s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Wood
Chelsea Clothes Valet in Hazelnut Color
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
elegance. Featuring luxurious leather trays and accented by a sleek brass clothing rack, it exudes
Wood
$2,664 / item
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Golden Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Stand Rail, Dress Hanger, Italy
By Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish and polished shiny brass hanger stand, with Classic carved column and
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Clothing Rack From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Art Deco Clothing Rack From France, Circa 1940. Superb model with original brass details
Brass
Mid Century Clothing Valet Brass & Curly Maple
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Mostly brass but a nice blend with a curly maple clothes hanger. In very good vintage condition with
Brass
Italian Midcentury Modern Clothing Valet
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in New York, NY
beautifully made rich cherry brown wood clothing valet on small caster wheels with brass finial detail at top
Brass
$2,750
H 45.5 in W 19 in D 13 in
Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet. Item features rolling
Brass, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wrought Iron & Brass Clothing Valet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wrought Iron & Brass Clothing Valet. Item features a wrought
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Men's Clothing Valet C1960 Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural and very functional clothing valet from Italy. Has all the necessary accoutrements for
Aluminum, Brass
$615Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Mid century Italian clothing hangers, 1950s (set of 4)
Located in Herentals, BE
life. Set of 4 with different designs Super strong brass hooks – ideal for coats and accessories
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Clothing Valet Made in Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant clothing valet created from beech in Italy, c1955. A place for all your stuff as
Brass
$895
H 45.5 in W 18.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Rope Seat Clothing Valet Yugoslavia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
from walnut with brass hardware. Stylish rope seat is 17.75 in height. In excellent vintage condition
Brass
$1,275
H 42.75 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Clothing Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi Italy C1960
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Italian modern design by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti c1960. In excellent vintage condition, exhibiting just about no wear at all, a well cared for piece. Elega...
Brass
$4,071Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Nomon Arco Clothing Rack by Andres Martinez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ, Nomon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shapes, the clothing rack is available with either a brass metal structure and small tray in walnut or
Brass
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
houses a rectangular mirror with brass ornaments and clothing racks. The door panels, comprised from
Brass
Antique Brass Clothing Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique brass clothing stand with adjustable height 55"- 87"
Brass
Siegel Paris Brass Clothing Rack
By Siegel Paris
Located in New York, NY
Brass clothing from Paris store fixture designers Siegel. Rare and unusual.
Brass
Wegmo Deco Brass Clothing Rack, 3 Rue Quituot, Lyon, France
By Wegmo
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous brass clothing display rack. Probably form the home of a very elegant person or a grand
Brass
Modern Minimalist Asian Clothing Rack
Located in London, GB
, fastened with brass clasps which thread through its wooden base. The Eaves Clothing Rack is
Brass
Unavailable
H 52.37 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Full Brass Coat and Clothing Rack Dressboy / Dress Boy by Morex, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very chic and shiny polished brass dressdoy / dress boy of the Italian midcentury design brand
Brass
Luxury Bronze Rolling Clothing and Shoe Rack, in Stock (8)
By O'Brien Metal Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
flexibility and functionality. Aesthetically proportional curvature adds elegance to the piece. This clothing
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Unavailable
H 48 in W 19.25 in D 8 in
Fabulous Gem like Maison Jansen Bright Brass & Gunmetal Rams Head Clothing Valet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Mount Penn, PA
High end Italian ornate gentleman’s/gentlewoman’s valet comprised of bright brass cast ram's head
Antique Brass Clothing Rack
Located in Hellerup, DK
Gorgeous antique French circa 1900 clothes rack in elegantly shaped brass with beautful details
Brass
French Brass Clothing Rack, Early 20th Century, Ch. Rousseau & Ce
Located in Atlanta, GA
The top with a horizontal hanging bar above two vertical bars with finials, the bottom a melange of scrolls, the center with a finial, retaining two plaques signed Ch. Rousseau & Ce....
Brass
19th Century Brass Garment Clothing Rack
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful functional original clothing rack with cast bad and brass finish on pole . item is
Iron, Steel
1920s Brass Valet/Clothing Rack Clenched Fist
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A 1920s brass valet/clothing rack.
Brass
Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Circular Clothing Rack
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Circular Clothing Rack. Base Measures 30" x 30", Height is 75 1/2".
Iron, Brass
Sold
H 65 in W 71 in D 24.5 in
Parisian Brass and Bleached Oak Garment or Clothing Rack from Galeries Lafayette
Located in Birmingham, AL
Fabulous and sophisticated 1930s two-tier polished old French brass garment rack, featuring
Brass
Sold
H 64.97 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Clothing Racks Brass in a Minimalist Sculptural Design 1970, Made in Italy
By Zevi & C.
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Clothing racks brass in a Minimalist sculptural design 1970 made in Italy, Zevi design.
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 64.18 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Clothing Racks Brass in a Minimalist Sculptural Design 1970 Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Clothing racks brass in a Minimalist sculptural design 1970 made in Italy. Zevi arredamenti
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 51.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Wood Clothing Valet Gentleman Suit Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency brass wood clothing valet gentleman suit stand. Item features a
Brass
Sold
H 46.26 in W 19.1 in D 14.18 in
Fratelli Reguitti Valet Clothing Stand 1970s in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in London, GB
The beauty of Hollywood Regency is its confidence in taking from other design trends to create its unique style. For example, its flashes of decorative splendor have a lot in common ...
Brass
Round Vintage Clothing Rack
Located in New York, NY
Antique spinning clothing rack with brass details. This item can be viewed at our 149 Madison
Art Deco Style Clothing Rack or Display Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Quality cast iron stand plated in brass with silver detail. Most likely European, dating 1925-1950.
Brass, Iron, Silver Plate
Pair of Deco Brass Clothing Racks
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of deco brass clothing racks that have been painted silver. Hand motif. Image 8 shows that the
Brass
Pair of Modernist Brass Clothing Racks, Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple, sleek, architectural brass clothing racks, square stock polished brass construction, manner
Brass
Sold
H 63.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in
Art Nouveau Period Large Brass Clothing Rack, "Siegel Paris", Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Retaining aged patina, the rack is sturdy and complete and features an Art Nouveau inspired base
Brass
Beautiful Vintage Brass Clothing Valet or Rack
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage brass and lacquered wood clothing valet on small casters. Clothing valet can
Brass
French Couture Clothing/Coat Rack
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
French dressmakers clothing/coat rack. Couture brass and wrought iron construction.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Rail, Dress Hanger
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
and Milo Baughman. Clothing racks like these are a very rare find, in excellent conditions with
Brass
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Rail, Dress Hanger
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
and Milo Baughman. Clothing racks like these are a very rare find, in excellent conditions with
Brass
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Rail, Dress Hanger
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
and Milo Baughman. Clothing racks like these are a very rare find, in excellent conditions with
Brass
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Rail, Dress Hanger
By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Carimate, Como
and Milo Baughman. Clothing racks like these are a very rare find, in excellent conditions with
Brass
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
Gilt Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Rail, Dress Hanger, Italy, 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
and Milo Baughman. Clothing racks like these are a very rare find, in excellent conditions with
Brass
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Rail, Dress Hanger
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
and Milo Baughman. Clothing racks like these are a very rare find, in excellent conditions with
Brass
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Golden Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Rail, Dress Hanger, Italy
By Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish and shiny brass hanger stand, with Classic carved column and
Brass
Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand This beautiful vintage French brass
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 74.02 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
1970s Golden Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Stand Rail, Dress Hanger, Italy
By Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish and polished shiny brass hanger stand, with Classic carved column and
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 27 in D 16 in
Belgium Directoire Style Solid Mahogany and Brass Towel or Clothing Butler Rack
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful piece made in Belgium that looks great and would be a great rack for clothes or
Mahogany
Italian Solid Brass Clothing Valet 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1088 Italian solid brass men's valet with adjustable pants and change holders and ball top 1960's.
Brass
Sold
H 47 in W 18.5 in D 11 in
Vtg Brass Empire Cannonball Finial Adjustable Clothing Valet Suit Hanger Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage heavy brass empire cannonball finial adjustable clothing valet suit hanger stand. Item
Brass
Sold
H 57 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in
Fratelli Reguitti Italian Men's Wood & Brass Clothing Valet by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Vintage Italian Men's Clothing Valet attributed to Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti (Gold
Brass
Sold
H 60.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Vintage Glo-Mar Brass Cannonball Art Deco Gentlemans Suit Clothing Valet Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Glo-Mar brass cannonball Art Deco Gentlemans suit clothing valet stand. Item features
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clothing Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous clothes valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti. Beechwood with brass accessories. A
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clothing Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful design by Ico Paris for Fratelli Reguitti in Italy from Mahogany in very good vintage condition with minimal wear. Castor wheels roll and it's very tight.
Brass
Coat Tree Clothing Display Stand Turn of the Century Vintage
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood coat tree, clothing display stand, with horizontal brass rod support. Turn of the
Brass
Sold
H 43 in W 18 in D 9 in
Vereinigte Werkstätten Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Cesare Lacca Style, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Cesare Lacca
Located in Vienna, AT
This 1970s sculptural modernist Lady’s and Gentleman’s valet clothing stand exudes elegance in the
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 40 in W 15 in D 22 in
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet Chair, Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist gentleman’s and gentlewoman’s valet clothing stand and chair combination
Brass
Sold
H 41.5 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant sculptural Modernist gentleman’s valet clothing stand from the 1950s in the style of Ico
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 18 in D 14 in
Italian Modernist Clothing Suit Valet Stand by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Modernist X-Form Clothes Valet Stand designed by Ico Parisi, Made in Italy by Fratelli Reguitti. This Mid Century Modern Item features a solid wood frame, double stan...
Brass
Ornate Brass Clothing Rack Rounder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round brass rolling clothing rack. Most likely out of a boutique or hotel. Matched pair available
Pair of Art Nouveau Period Large Brass Clothing Rack
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Nice shop coat racks Art Nouveau 1900 from Siegel, Stockman Paris. Possibility to sell separately
Brass
A Brass Hand Clothing Valet or Coat Rack
Located in Essex, MA
A stylish valet or coat rack for hanging garments, the hanging bar centered by a hand "gripping" it
Brass
Italian Brass Clothing Valet
Located in New York, NY
Gentleman's valet in polished brass with adjustable trouser hanger and vide-poche tray. Unusually
Brass
Italian Modernist Clothing Valet
By Brevettato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant, minimalist Italian clothing valet by Brevetatto. A simple, folding form with stylized
Brass, Iron
American Iron and Brass Clothing Rack
Located in Round Top, TX
An American iron and brass circular rotating clothing rack with four cast iron legs on casters by
Brass, Iron
$2,040
H 71.26 in W 55.52 in D 18.41 in
DESIGNER DOLCE & GABBANA SHOPS CLOTHES RAiLS FROM BOND STREET LONDON D&G
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Dolce & Gabbana retail shop display rails from Bond Street London Please note the delivery fee liste...
Metal
$1,353 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Stelle Valet
Located in Paris, FR
Valet Stelle with solid walnut wood top and hanging rack parts. Trousers holder with non- slip insert in grey microfiber and coin tray covered with genuine black leather. With Ca...
Marble
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$5,040 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,275 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
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...
Silver
$115,855
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$13,616 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$3,909
H 74.41 in W 97.25 in D 29.93 in
Antique Unique Clothes Rack in Pine, Made by Hand in Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique unique clothes rack made by hand from northern Sweden. The clothes rack is made around the year 1900 in painted pine. Original condition and original paint with some distress...
Pine
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
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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