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French Aesthetic Period Japonisme Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Hall Stand
French Aesthetic Period Japonisme Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Hall Stand

French Aesthetic Period Japonisme Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Hall Stand

Located in Benington, Herts

Wonderful Quality French Aesthetic Period “Japonisme” Faux Bamboo Hall Stand of Grand Proportions

Category

Antique 1890s French Japonisme Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Art Deco Coat Stand Coat Rack Hall Stand G. W. Evans
Art Deco Coat Stand Coat Rack Hall Stand G. W. Evans

Art Deco Coat Stand Coat Rack Hall Stand G. W. Evans

Located in High Peak, GB

have been checked and tighten where necessary. This antique hall stand came to us from a private home

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s
Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s

Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

hall stand, a statement piece that balances architectural elegance with everyday practicality. Whether

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Dominique French Art Deco Entry Hall Stand
Dominique French Art Deco Entry Hall Stand

Dominique French Art Deco Entry Hall Stand

By Dominique

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco entry hall stand. Purple heart with hand-hammered pewter tops, with

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Purpleheart

Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand, Wood and Antler, Black Forest, Austria
Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand, Wood and Antler, Black Forest, Austria

Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand, Wood and Antler, Black Forest, Austria

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand ca .1870 A large bull horn hall stand made of wood, original Austrian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Antler

Handcrafted Rustic Pine Hall Stand Mirror
Handcrafted Rustic Pine Hall Stand Mirror

Handcrafted Rustic Pine Hall Stand Mirror

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Unique rustic hall stand with mirror, handcrafted out of raw pine. Perfect for a narrow entry or

Category

20th Century Rustic Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall-Mounted Hall-Stand or Coat Rack in Chestnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall-Mounted Hall-Stand or Coat Rack in Chestnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall-Mounted Hall-Stand or Coat Rack in Chestnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hall stand or coat rack, chestnut, glass, Italy, 1950s A remarkable piece of mid-century modern

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Chestnut

Coat & Umbrella Hall Stand in Faux Bamboo, French Japonism, circa 1880
Coat & Umbrella Hall Stand in Faux Bamboo, French Japonism, circa 1880

Coat & Umbrella Hall Stand in Faux Bamboo, French Japonism, circa 1880

By Perret et Vibert

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Large coat rack / hall stand / cloakroom in faux bamboo and exotic wood. It consists of 6 coat

Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Zinc

Dr C.Dresser Style of, Aesthetic Movement Oak Hall Stand with Floral Decoration
Dr C.Dresser Style of, Aesthetic Movement Oak Hall Stand with Floral Decoration

Dr C.Dresser Style of, Aesthetic Movement Oak Hall Stand with Floral Decoration

By Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

Dr C. Dresser style of, An Aesthetic Movement Gothic style oak hall stand with central arched

Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Hall Stand With Pedestal and Statue
Art Deco Hall Stand With Pedestal and Statue

Art Deco Hall Stand With Pedestal and Statue

Located in New York, NY

Italian Art Deco Hall Stand with pedestal and figural statue of woman in drapery. Attributed to

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Amboyna

Early 20th Century carved bear hall stand
Early 20th Century carved bear hall stand

Early 20th Century carved bear hall stand

Located in Martlesham, GB

A finely carved early 20th Century walnut black forest bear hall stand with a cub playing in the

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Cast Iron Red Riding Hood & the Wolf Porte Manteau or Hall Stand
19th Century Cast Iron Red Riding Hood & the Wolf Porte Manteau or Hall Stand

19th Century Cast Iron Red Riding Hood & the Wolf Porte Manteau or Hall Stand

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Victorian porte manteau or hall stand. Design by M. v. E. & Co. Breda

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale, Cast Iron Aesthetic Movement Hall Stand
Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale, Cast Iron Aesthetic Movement Hall Stand

Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale, Cast Iron Aesthetic Movement Hall Stand

By Christopher Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale, Cast Iron Aesthetic Movement Hall Stand, English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

20th Century Asthetic Movement Style Bamboo Hall Stand
20th Century Asthetic Movement Style Bamboo Hall Stand

20th Century Asthetic Movement Style Bamboo Hall Stand

Located in LYON, FR

Bamboo and brass Hall stand with mirror in the style of the asthetic movement. The tiger cane

Category

Mid-20th Century Australian Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century black forest bear hall stand
19th Century black forest bear hall stand

19th Century black forest bear hall stand

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality and finely carved 19th Century black forest linden wood bear hall stand with a cub

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

English Antique Mahogany Hall Stand, Victorian Style, Mirror, 1870
English Antique Mahogany Hall Stand, Victorian Style, Mirror, 1870

English Antique Mahogany Hall Stand, Victorian Style, Mirror, 1870

Located in Leicester, GB

English Antique Hall Stand in Mahogany. The hall stand has beautiful carved decorations on the back

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Iron

19th Large Carved Spanish Solid Walnut Hall Stand with Red Velvet Back
19th Large Carved Spanish Solid Walnut Hall Stand with Red Velvet Back

19th Large Carved Spanish Solid Walnut Hall Stand with Red Velvet Back

Located in Miami, FL

Large carved Spanish solid walnut hall stand has all of the original hardware which is heavy cast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

19th C. French Gothic Revival Iron Corner Hall Stand in the Manner of Corneau
19th C. French Gothic Revival Iron Corner Hall Stand in the Manner of Corneau

19th C. French Gothic Revival Iron Corner Hall Stand in the Manner of Corneau

By Corneau Freres

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this impressive antique corner hall stand in a grand entry, hunting lodge, or mountain

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Carlo de Carli for Fiarm Hall Stand in Wood
Carlo de Carli for Fiarm Hall Stand in Wood

Carlo de Carli for Fiarm Hall Stand in Wood

By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo De Carli for Fiarm, hall stand, wood, Italy, 1960s This hall stand designed by Carlo De

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Retro Mixed Wood and Brass Hall Stand - Art Deco Style Coat/Hat Rack
Vintage Retro Mixed Wood and Brass Hall Stand - Art Deco Style Coat/Hat Rack

Vintage Retro Mixed Wood and Brass Hall Stand - Art Deco Style Coat/Hat Rack

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Vintage Retro Large Quality Mixed Wood and Brass Hall Stand - Art Deco Style Coat/Hat Rack dating

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Eastlake Tiger Oak Hall Stand with Mirror
Antique Victorian Eastlake Tiger Oak Hall Stand with Mirror

Antique Victorian Eastlake Tiger Oak Hall Stand with Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Height 29.50" This Antique Victorian Eastlake Hall Stand, crafted by Hickory Furniture Co. in the 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s American Eastlake Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Forest Hall Stand, Swiss-German, circa 1890
19th Century Black Forest Hall Stand, Swiss-German, circa 1890

19th Century Black Forest Hall Stand, Swiss-German, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This particular hall stand dates back to the latter part of the 19th century. It has incredible

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine

High Hall Stand in the Shape of Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca
High Hall Stand in the Shape of Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca

High Hall Stand in the Shape of Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca

Located in Doornspijk, NL

casablanca. It could serve as a hall stand or in a dressing room, but would equally look good in a living

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Bentwood Shaving or Hall Stand with Beveled Mirror, 1920s–1940s
Antique Bentwood Shaving or Hall Stand with Beveled Mirror, 1920s–1940s

Antique Bentwood Shaving or Hall Stand with Beveled Mirror, 1920s–1940s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Elegant antique bentwood shaving stand, also known as a hall stand, designed in the style of Thonet

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Beech, Glass

Victorian Oak Hall Stand in the manner of Christopher Dresser
Victorian Oak Hall Stand in the manner of Christopher Dresser

Victorian Oak Hall Stand in the manner of Christopher Dresser

Located in High Peak, GB

St041 Stylish Victorian coat stand in oak in the manner of Christopher Dresser, having

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand with Cow Fur ca. 1870
Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand with Cow Fur ca. 1870

Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand with Cow Fur ca. 1870

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand with Cow Fur ca. 1870 Item e5682 A bull horn hall stand ca. 1870

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood, Horn

Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Stand with Ceramic Detailing, C1930s, France
Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Stand with Ceramic Detailing, C1930s, France

Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Stand with Ceramic Detailing, C1930s, France

Located in Trensacq, FR

Art Deco wrought iron hall stand 1930s France French Art Deco wrought iron hat and coat rack with

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Tree Shaped Coat Rack, Umbrella Hall Stand Tree
Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Tree Shaped Coat Rack, Umbrella Hall Stand Tree

Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Tree Shaped Coat Rack, Umbrella Hall Stand Tree

By Matthijs Horrix

Located in Lisse, NL

serves as the umbrella holder above the removable zinc drip pan. This stand is also perfect for holding

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

E W Godwin Style of, Anglo-Japanese Oak Hall Stand with Songbirds on Blossoms
E W Godwin Style of, Anglo-Japanese Oak Hall Stand with Songbirds on Blossoms

E W Godwin Style of, Anglo-Japanese Oak Hall Stand with Songbirds on Blossoms

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

incorporated into the umbrella/stick stand compartments to each side, with Sunflower carved details to the

Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Hat and Coat Luggage Rack Hall Stand Clothes Rail by R W Bamforth Co
Mid-Century Hat and Coat Luggage Rack Hall Stand Clothes Rail by R W Bamforth Co

Mid-Century Hat and Coat Luggage Rack Hall Stand Clothes Rail by R W Bamforth Co

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An original example in excellent order, black enamel coated frame with polished aluminium luggage rack. This example is a nice handy size and will fit most Cloakrooms or Hallways. R...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large 19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany Hall Coat Stand with Mirror
Large 19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany Hall Coat Stand with Mirror

Large 19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany Hall Coat Stand with Mirror

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Outstanding Quality Large 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Hall Stand An outstanding 19th-century

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana
Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana

Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana

Located in Rochester, NY

. This dresser is an antique from the Victorian era, and stands at 7 feet tall. This stunning hallway

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1960s Danish Modern Tall Wardrobe / Entry Piece / Hall Stand in Rosewood
1960s Danish Modern Tall Wardrobe / Entry Piece / Hall Stand in Rosewood

1960s Danish Modern Tall Wardrobe / Entry Piece / Hall Stand in Rosewood

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Dimensions: 35.5? wide x 12.5? deep x 71? tall Condition: In excellent original condition with some light vi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th Century Carved French Hall Stand Console Table with Cabriole Legs
Late 19th Century Carved French Hall Stand Console Table with Cabriole Legs

Late 19th Century Carved French Hall Stand Console Table with Cabriole Legs

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Late 19th-century French Carved Console Table. This French-carved console table is a stunning piece of furniture that will add elega...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Hardwood

English Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Hall Stick Stand James Shoolbred
English Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Hall Stick Stand James Shoolbred

English Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Hall Stick Stand James Shoolbred

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

A superb Aesthetic Movement walnut and brass mount hall stand attributed to James Shoolbred

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand

Located in Victoria, BC

This antique cast iron Coalbrookdale hall stand is complete with an angular top rail and a lower

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand
Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare large and extremely sculptural wall table with marble inlay and beveled mirror. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this large mirror / side table coul...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Floor Mirrors and Full...

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Coat Stand, Steel, 67" Tall, Vintage 1960
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Coat Stand, Steel, 67" Tall, Vintage 1960

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Coat Stand, Steel, 67" Tall, Vintage 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Mid Century Modern Sputnik Hat and Coat Stand This is a very stylish Hat Coat & Umbrella Hall

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

19th Century High Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Ornate Design
19th Century High Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Ornate Design

19th Century High Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Ornate Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

iron hall stand. This ornate stand has a broad support rail and removable umbrella drip tray, with a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Black Forest Carved Hall Tree
19th Century Black Forest Carved Hall Tree

19th Century Black Forest Carved Hall Tree

Located in Dallas, TX

Magnificent rare Swiss Black Forest carved deer form hall stand with mirror. Having impeccably

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Carved Oak Hall Seat with Stick Stands, Gothic Style, Mid-19th Century
Carved Oak Hall Seat with Stick Stands, Gothic Style, Mid-19th Century

Carved Oak Hall Seat with Stick Stands, Gothic Style, Mid-19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved oak hall seat, with 2 stick stands This is a carved oak hall stand, in the form of a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Wrought Iron Hall Coat and Umbrella Stand, 19th Century Spanish
Wrought Iron Hall Coat and Umbrella Stand, 19th Century Spanish

Wrought Iron Hall Coat and Umbrella Stand, 19th Century Spanish

Located in El Monte, CA

This extremely unique Spanish wrought iron hall stand features a robust and decorative frame with

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand with Floral Design, c1880
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand with Floral Design, c1880

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand with Floral Design, c1880

Located in High Peak, GB

floral and leaf design, umbrella holder and two removable drip trays. This antique hall stand is in

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Umbrella Stand, Adam Style, Early 20th Century, Drip Tray
Antique Oak Umbrella Stand, Adam Style, Early 20th Century, Drip Tray

Antique Oak Umbrella Stand, Adam Style, Early 20th Century, Drip Tray

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Stick or Umbrella hall stand The stand is made in Oak, it has turned uprights, the top is

Category

Early 20th Century Adam Style Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Falkirk, Style of Dr C Dresser, Aesthetic Movement Painted Cast Iron Stick Stand
Falkirk, Style of Dr C Dresser, Aesthetic Movement Painted Cast Iron Stick Stand

Falkirk, Style of Dr C Dresser, Aesthetic Movement Painted Cast Iron Stick Stand

By Christopher Dresser, Falkirk

Located in London, GB

Falkirk iron Foundry. In the style of Dr C Dresser. An Aesthetic Movement painted cast iron hall

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

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