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Vintage Coat Rack Bronze Clothes Hook, France, 1970s
Vintage Coat Rack Bronze Clothes Hook, France, 1970s

Vintage Coat Rack Bronze Clothes Hook, France, 1970s

Located in Bastogne, BE

A great vintage wall hanging coat rack with red velvet and brass hooks from France, 1970s.

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Vintage 1960s French Empire Coat Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Unusual Clothes' Horse, France, Early 19th Century
Unusual Clothes' Horse, France, Early 19th Century

Unusual Clothes' Horse, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Large and elegant "chevalet". Beautifully constructed. Raised on a tripod base.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Figurative Steel Mannequin Sculpture and Clothes Stand, 1960s France
Figurative Steel Mannequin Sculpture and Clothes Stand, 1960s France

Figurative Steel Mannequin Sculpture and Clothes Stand, 1960s France

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Originally used in a clothing store as a display for garments, it still works beautifully today as a coat rack or clothes stand at home. The slender, wire-like frame gives it a sculp...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

French Gold Gilt Metal Bamboo Clothes Hangers, Set of 9
French Gold Gilt Metal Bamboo Clothes Hangers, Set of 9

French Gold Gilt Metal Bamboo Clothes Hangers, Set of 9

By Maison Baguès

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of 9 French brass bamboo metal coat hangers. Heavy well made gilt metal with red undertones. Small secondary hooks on each hanger to accommodate hanging delicate items. No maker...

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Vintage 1960s French Chinoiserie Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Clothes Hanger, Wrought Iron, Unique Design, 1930
French Art Deco Clothes Hanger, Wrought Iron, Unique Design, 1930

French Art Deco Clothes Hanger, Wrought Iron, Unique Design, 1930

Located in Traversetolo, IT

French Art Deco Clothes Hanger, 1930s This is a gorgeous French Art Deco clothes hanger or coat rack with a unique design that combines the lower part, characterized by horizontal...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Original Mid-Century Clothes Valet Stand, Brass, Marble, France, 1960s
Original Mid-Century Clothes Valet Stand, Brass, Marble, France, 1960s

Original Mid-Century Clothes Valet Stand, Brass, Marble, France, 1960s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Mid-Century valet stand originates from France from the second half of the 20th century. Its design is characterized by a timeless combination of materials and functiona...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Vintage Industrial Style Clothes Stand
Vintage Industrial Style Clothes Stand

Vintage Industrial Style Clothes Stand

Located in København, København

Vintage industrial clothes stand, for a jacket, pants and a small tray for accessories. Decorative and useful in the walk in closet, or in a clothes shop for window display.

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Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Modern Large Wood Clothes Hanger and Shelf, 1960s, France
Mid-century Modern Large Wood Clothes Hanger and Shelf, 1960s, France

Mid-century Modern Large Wood Clothes Hanger and Shelf, 1960s, France

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Large Wood Clothes Hanger and Shelf, 1960s, France It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Me...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid Century French Freestanding Towel Rail Clothes Stand, Maison Bagues C.1950
Mid Century French Freestanding Towel Rail Clothes Stand, Maison Bagues C.1950

Mid Century French Freestanding Towel Rail Clothes Stand, Maison Bagues C.1950

By Maison Baguès

Located in London, GB

Mid Century French Freestanding Towel Rail Clothes Stand, Maison Bagues C.1950 Neoclassical style, nicely patinated gilt metal. Of good solid construction with expected signs of ta...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

20th Century French Vintage Hand-Carved and Painted Metal Clothes or Hat Hanger
20th Century French Vintage Hand-Carved and Painted Metal Clothes or Hat Hanger

20th Century French Vintage Hand-Carved and Painted Metal Clothes or Hat Hanger

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage French metal clothes hanger with movable coat or hat hooks painted in gold with red accents, entirely hand-curved in floral motifs. Very stable and well preserved piece which...

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Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1970s French Bamboo Hanging Clothes Rack
1970s French Bamboo Hanging Clothes Rack

1970s French Bamboo Hanging Clothes Rack

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Hanging from the ceiling, this French vintage bamboo / rattan hanger is great for night gowns and bathrobes in the bedroom, towels in your bathroom or jackets in your hall. Or anythi...

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Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bamboo, Rattan

Large wood and steel sculpture, 1980s, like a clothes rack
Large wood and steel sculpture, 1980s, like a clothes rack

Large wood and steel sculpture, 1980s, like a clothes rack

By Ron Arad, Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, FR

Large wood and steel sculpture, 1980s, like a clothes rack ? . The base is reminiscent of some of Jean Prouvé's creations ant it reminds works of Ron Arad, Alexander Calder... . Heig...

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Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Mid-20th Century French Designer Wall and Mirror Coatstand
Mid-20th Century French Designer Wall and Mirror Coatstand

Mid-20th Century French Designer Wall and Mirror Coatstand

By Roger Feraud

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant vintage French wardrobe rack or clothes horse from circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

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French 1950s Brass and Ebonized Wood Clothes Rack
French 1950s Brass and Ebonized Wood Clothes Rack

French 1950s Brass and Ebonized Wood Clothes Rack

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H 4.14 in W 39.38 in D 7.09 in

French 1950s Brass and Ebonized Wood Clothes Rack

Located in London, GB

This beautiful brass and ebonized wood clothes rack dates back to 1950s France.

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Mid-20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack
Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack

Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack

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H 72.05 in W 49.22 in D 22.05 in

Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Gorgeous old French clothes rack in patinated brass. Produced by the company LÉNA in Rue Oberkampf in Paris.

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Early 20th Century French Other Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1920s French Brass and Iron Clothes Rail
1920s French Brass and Iron Clothes Rail

1920s French Brass and Iron Clothes Rail

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H 69.69 in W 61.82 in D 22.45 in

1920s French Brass and Iron Clothes Rail

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Gorgeous and seldom found vintage French clothes rack from, circa 1920s. Formed in brass in brass, with elegantly designed cast iron feet.

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Vintage 1920s French Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Siegel Brass and Iron Clothes Rail-France
Early 20th Century Siegel Brass and Iron Clothes Rail-France

Early 20th Century Siegel Brass and Iron Clothes Rail-France

By Maison Siegel

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Gorgeous and seldom found vintage French clothes rack from circa 1920s. Formed in brass by Siegel, with elegantly designed cast iron feet.

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Early 20th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Freestanding Wardrobe Stand / Clothes Rack-France
Antique Freestanding Wardrobe Stand / Clothes Rack-France

Antique Freestanding Wardrobe Stand / Clothes Rack-France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant antique freestanding wardrobe stand / clothes rack, from circa 1890s, France. Originally from a variety / pantomine theatre in Lyon.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

1920s Wooden Clothes Drying Rack
1920s Wooden Clothes Drying Rack

1920s Wooden Clothes Drying Rack

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H 70 in W 36 in D 54 in

1920s Wooden Clothes Drying Rack

Located in High Point, NC

Vintage clothes dryer from Belgium, circa 1920. In durable oak, this folding clothes rack is a beautiful and ecological tool. Also useful as a display or blanket rack, the structure ...

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Vintage 1920s French Country Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Mirror Clothes Rack For Wall
Mirror Clothes Rack For Wall

Mirror Clothes Rack For Wall

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H 14.77 in W 41.34 in D 3.94 in

Mirror Clothes Rack For Wall

Located in København, København

Vintage French cut mirror glass clothes rack with 4 glass knobs - each also with a hook underneath.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Towel Rail Stand, French, Beech, Clothes Horse, Dryer, Rack, Midcentury
Vintage Towel Rail Stand, French, Beech, Clothes Horse, Dryer, Rack, Midcentury

Vintage Towel Rail Stand, French, Beech, Clothes Horse, Dryer, Rack, Midcentury

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage towel rail stand. A French, beech clothes horse or dryer, dating to the Mid-20th Mentury, circa 1950. Elegant French country taste with soft forms and rich colou...

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

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Beech

French Art Deco Pullman Style Clothes Rack From a Ferry Cabin
French Art Deco Pullman Style Clothes Rack From a Ferry Cabin

French Art Deco Pullman Style Clothes Rack From a Ferry Cabin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Deco Pullman style clothes rack from a ferry cabin This Art Deco period wooden clothes rack is a space saving piece, it folds flat against the wall, when it is pulled ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Midcentury French Clothes Stand / Dumb Waiter
Wonderful Midcentury French Clothes Stand / Dumb Waiter

Wonderful Midcentury French Clothes Stand / Dumb Waiter

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Large and handsome vintage clothes rack from 1950s France, in a cool yet elegant, bold retro style.

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Mid-20th Century French Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century French Metal & Wooden Clothes Hanger
20th Century French Metal & Wooden Clothes Hanger

20th Century French Metal & Wooden Clothes Hanger

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French clothes hanger combines rustic charm with practical design, crafted from turned wooden uprights and sturdy metal rods. The wooden posts feature traditional d...

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20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of 20th Century French Iron Clothes Rails
Pair of 20th Century French Iron Clothes Rails

Pair of 20th Century French Iron Clothes Rails

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H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Pair of 20th Century French Iron Clothes Rails

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous near pair of 20th Century French iron clothes rails. Two iron downright supports with decorative iron finials terminate on arched supports and castors. These practical and ...

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20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Large French Art & Crafts Golden Oak Clothes Rail
Large French Art & Crafts Golden Oak Clothes Rail

Large French Art & Crafts Golden Oak Clothes Rail

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large French Art & Crafts golden oak clothes rail The clothes rail came from a Paris couturier, the frame is made in Golden oak and the rail is made in steel The wood is reed...

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Antique 1870s Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Entrance Clothes Hangers Whit Mirror, Bauhaus Style
Entrance Clothes Hangers Whit Mirror, Bauhaus Style

Entrance Clothes Hangers Whit Mirror, Bauhaus Style

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H 72.84 in W 61.03 in D 11.82 in

Entrance Clothes Hangers Whit Mirror, Bauhaus Style

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible valet with oversized tubular chrome frame in a Bauhaus style. It has a four-hook bracket, a slightly smoky mirror. Wooden base, large drawer with chrome knob. Great piece ...

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Vintage 1970s French Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Entrance Clothes Hangers Whit Mirror, Bauhaus Style
Entrance Clothes Hangers Whit Mirror, Bauhaus Style

Entrance Clothes Hangers Whit Mirror, Bauhaus Style

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible valet with oversized tubular chrome frame in a Bauhaus style. It has a four-hook bracket, a slightly smoky mirror. Wooden base, large drawer with chrome knob. Great piece ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Brass Clothing Rack
Antique Brass Clothing Rack

Antique Brass Clothing Rack

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H 68.51 in W 60.63 in D 22.05 in

Antique Brass Clothing Rack

Located in København, København

Gorgeous antique French circa 1900 clothes rack in elegantly shaped brass with beautful details.

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Antique Early 1900s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

French 1930s Clothes Rack Stand
French 1930s Clothes Rack Stand

French 1930s Clothes Rack Stand

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H 78.75 in W 39.77 in

French 1930s Clothes Rack Stand

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant yet fun and eye-catching vintage French outwerwear stand, from circa 1930s in a lovely Art Deco style. Charmingly designed with painted bamboo rods and a built-in holder for ...

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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Stunning and Rare Clothes Rack-Midcentury and Art Deco Inspired
Stunning and Rare Clothes Rack-Midcentury and Art Deco Inspired

Stunning and Rare Clothes Rack-Midcentury and Art Deco Inspired

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Eye Catching and stylish Art deco inspired wall-hung wardrobe stand / clothes rack, from around the 1950s. Formed in aluminium, with matching mirror, hooks, umbrella stand and collec...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Clothes Rail 1900s France
Brass Clothes Rail 1900s France

Brass Clothes Rail 1900s France

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H 67.72 in W 54.73 in D 14.57 in

Brass Clothes Rail 1900s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant and simple French clothes rack / railing, circa 1900s. Art Nouveau style.

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Early 20th Century French Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

French Brass Clothes Rack
French Brass Clothes Rack

French Brass Clothes Rack

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H 69.69 in W 55.91 in D 19.69 in

French Brass Clothes Rack

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Absolutely fabulous polished old French brass clothes rack with the finest decorative detail.

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Early 20th Century French Other Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Wall Mounted Bachelor’s Clothes Valet
French Walnut Wall Mounted Bachelor’s Clothes Valet

French Walnut Wall Mounted Bachelor’s Clothes Valet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Walnut Wall Mounted Bachelor’s Clothes Valet A very useful item, this is a wall mounting clothes valet it easily mounts flush to a wall with two screws, the hanger part drop...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Set of Five French Antique Clothes Hangers in Red Velvet
Set of Five French Antique Clothes Hangers in Red Velvet

Set of Five French Antique Clothes Hangers in Red Velvet

Located in Sofia, BG

Five clothes hangers in red velvet with golden details. Very good condition. France, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Antique Chrome Clothing Rack
Antique Chrome Clothing Rack

Antique Chrome Clothing Rack

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H 67.33 in W 60.63 in D 20.48 in

Antique Chrome Clothing Rack

Located in København, København

Gorgeous antique French circa 1900 clothes rack in elegantly shaped chrome with beautiful details.

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Antique Early 1900s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Aluminium French Clothes Stand/ Hallway Wardrobe, 1950s
Art Deco Aluminium French Clothes Stand/ Hallway Wardrobe, 1950s

Art Deco Aluminium French Clothes Stand/ Hallway Wardrobe, 1950s

Located in Chesham, GB

A French Art Deco clothes stand featuring circular knobs and an umbrella holder. Designer - Unknown Design Period - 1950 to 1959 Country of Manufacture - France Style - V...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke Artisan Iron Clothes Rail
Bespoke Artisan Iron Clothes Rail

Bespoke Artisan Iron Clothes Rail

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H 82.68 in W 72.84 in D 27.56 in

Bespoke Artisan Iron Clothes Rail

Located in London, GB

An artisan iron rail with decorative bird and scroll details. Presumably a custom piece, this piece of art is such a lovely option for a coat or clothes rack.      

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Vintage 1980s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

End of 19th Century Clothes Rack, Brass and Bronze
End of 19th Century Clothes Rack, Brass and Bronze

End of 19th Century Clothes Rack, Brass and Bronze

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H 66.54 in W 63.39 in D 22.84 in

End of 19th Century Clothes Rack, Brass and Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Clothes Rack End of the 19th century Brass and Bronze This model of clothes rack is very interesting because of its elegant and unusual design, in which you can see the Art Nouv...

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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack
Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack

Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack

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H 70.75 in W 57.88 in D 20.25 in

Early 20th Century French Clothes Rack

By J.C. Delbecq

Located in Fulton, CA

Industrial brass garment / clothes rack with adjustable centre bar. Retains brass makers label.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

French Brass Shop Clothes Rack
French Brass Shop Clothes Rack

French Brass Shop Clothes Rack

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H 62.6 in W 60.24 in D 21.26 in

French Brass Shop Clothes Rack

Located in Roubaix, FR

Very fine French shop brass clothes rack or coat hanger. Central bar adjustable in height.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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French Clothes Rack For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French clothes rack for your home. Each French clothes rack for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are many kinds of the French clothes rack 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 French clothes rack, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest.

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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