Skip to main content

Large Coat Rack

to
28
251
105
336
25
105
24
18
16
12
12
7
5
5
3
1
1
1
1
2
73
260
25
73
139
32
12
4
9
14
4
37
48
17
6
216
194
87
55
43
305
81
47
33
29
361
341
351
7
5
5
4
4
Sort By
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Coat Rack with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hooks
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Coat Rack with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hooks

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Coat Rack with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hooks

Located in Lisse, NL

Thanks to the integrated metal hooks on the back (see image 19) this large, strong and truly impressive coat rack is easy and safe to mount on your wall as well.

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful Heavy Mid Century Glass Brass Wall Coat Rack by Fontana Arte Italy
Beautiful Heavy Mid Century Glass Brass Wall Coat Rack by Fontana Arte Italy

Beautiful Heavy Mid Century Glass Brass Wall Coat Rack by Fontana Arte Italy

By Fontana Arte

Located in München, DE

Rare beautiful mid century glass wall coat rack with large glass and brass hanging hooks.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Coat Rack with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hooks
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Coat Rack with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hooks

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Coat Rack with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hooks

Located in Lisse, NL

Thanks to the integrated metal hooks on the back (see image 14) this large, strong and truly impressive coat rack is easy and safe to mount on your wall as well.

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stylish Dutch Design Art Deco Coat Rack by Paul Izeren for Genneper Molen, 1920
Stylish Dutch Design Art Deco Coat Rack by Paul Izeren for Genneper Molen, 1920

Stylish Dutch Design Art Deco Coat Rack by Paul Izeren for Genneper Molen, 1920

By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and great looking Art Deco coat rack with large shelf. This geometrical coat rack from the Dutch Art Deco era was designed by Paul Izeren and executed in the studio of 'De Genn...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Coat Rack w. Brass Hooks & A Carved Decor of a Deer Fight
Antique Arts & Crafts Coat Rack w. Brass Hooks & A Carved Decor of a Deer Fight

Antique Arts & Crafts Coat Rack w. Brass Hooks & A Carved Decor of a Deer Fight

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and great quality, early 20th century workmanship coat rack. This large size and highly decorative antique coat rack is another one of our recent great finds.

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Twin Arm Brass Hat and Coat Hook
Large Twin Arm Brass Hat and Coat Hook

Large Twin Arm Brass Hat and Coat Hook

Located in London, GB

A Edwardian twin arm brass hat and coat hook, with pineapple finials and reeded circular backplate, in the Regency style. Weight: 1.8 kg.

Category

Early 20th Century English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Period Large Brass Clothing Rack, "Siegel Paris", Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Period Large Brass Clothing Rack, "Siegel Paris", Early 20th Century

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, the stretcher rising to join at the middle, the vertical supports receiving the stre...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Large High-Quality Antique Bentwood Hall Coat/Hat Stand - Circa 1900
Large High-Quality Antique Bentwood Hall Coat/Hat Stand - Circa 1900

Large High-Quality Antique Bentwood Hall Coat/Hat Stand - Circa 1900

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique circa 1900 large quality bentwood hall, coat, or hat stand. Exceptional age, color, and patina make this a rare decorative find,, with a rotating removable top. This piece ...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Large Bauhaus Hut and Coat Rack
Large Bauhaus Hut and Coat Rack

Large Bauhaus Hut and Coat Rack

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel chromed with nine hangers and hut shelf. Good original condition with some patina.  

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Vintage Industrial Trash Can
Large Vintage Industrial Trash Can

Large Vintage Industrial Trash Can

Located in Redding, CT

Large vintage industrial trash can. So many different uses for storing items. Great for storing bolts of fabric if you are a seamstress. Rugs if you are a rug dealer. Maps if you are...

Category

Vintage 1920s Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Large French Wicker Laundry Cart
Large French Wicker Laundry Cart

Large French Wicker Laundry Cart

Located in Sheffield, MA

A substantial steel frame and wicker or rattan multipurpose French laundry bin on wheels. The sides and base are made from wicker/rattan. The steel frame is supported by large metal ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Large carved oak hall stand
Large carved oak hall stand

Large carved oak hall stand

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak hall stand, the superstructure with a central bevelled mirror surrounded by turned hooks and decorative tile plaques. The base section having a marble top above a pair of panelle...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Large Single Bronze Curtain Tie-Back
Large Single Bronze Curtain Tie-Back

Large Single Bronze Curtain Tie-Back

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/6773 - A single large bronze tie-back, to put on the wall for any use: it's strong, sturdy but very elegant. Perfect to support Your curtain or belt or scarf in an elegant and func...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Mahogany Fluted Column Pedestal
Large 19th Century Mahogany Fluted Column Pedestal

Large 19th Century Mahogany Fluted Column Pedestal

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large 19th century mahogany fluted column pedestal, circa 1880. Fine quality decorative column of large proportions. Later ebonized square top surface below a turned and fluted co...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Large Clothes-Stand Thonet P83 from 1925
Large Clothes-Stand Thonet P83 from 1925

Large Clothes-Stand Thonet P83 from 1925

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

In the production program was included in the year 1925. Newly restored, polished with shellack finish - medium walnut shade. With new mirror. The stand must be bolted to the wall be...

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Large Servo Muto coatrack, Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro
Large Servo Muto coatrack, Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro

Large Servo Muto coatrack, Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro

By Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Dronten, NL

Coatrack with hat- and umbrella stand. Iconic Dutch design. Bought from first owner. We offer museum quality crating and affordable worldwide shipping. Feel free to inquire!

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Large & 4 Small Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Set of 8 Large & 4 Small Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Set of 8 Large & 4 Small Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of 8 Large & 4 Small Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s Made of black finished and partly polished brass, very solid, in good condition with nice patina. Sold as ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Large Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Large Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900. Up to 2 available, price per piece.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Turquoise Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern
Large Turquoise Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern

Large Turquoise Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cast iron umbrella stand. The large and sturdy stand has been freshly powder coated in vintage turquoise accentuating the scrollwork throughout. This piece is as f...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian Walnut Hall Bench Coat Rack
Large Victorian Walnut Hall Bench Coat Rack

Large Victorian Walnut Hall Bench Coat Rack

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large Victorian period hall bench and coat rack.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Postmodern Large Black Tubular Metal  Figurative Valet Coat Rack
Postmodern Large Black Tubular Metal  Figurative Valet Coat Rack

Postmodern Large Black Tubular Metal Figurative Valet Coat Rack

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous postmodern figurative valet coat rack . Abstract and sculptural , this tubular painted black metal valet is usable and a great conversation piece . The piece is heavy and ta...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large late18th Century Carved Oak and Cast Bronze Lion Wall Coat Rack
Large late18th Century Carved Oak and Cast Bronze Lion Wall Coat Rack

Large late18th Century Carved Oak and Cast Bronze Lion Wall Coat Rack

Located in Lisse, NL

Yet another great piece of craftsmanship of years gone by. This large and beautifully carved coat rack will look stunning in a larger entrance of an estate or in a restaurant etc.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique and Quality Carved Wooden & Cast Bronze Wall Coat Rack with Shelf
Large Antique and Quality Carved Wooden & Cast Bronze Wall Coat Rack with Shelf

Large Antique and Quality Carved Wooden & Cast Bronze Wall Coat Rack with Shelf

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful handcrafted wall coat rack with original bronze hooks. This 19th century coat-rack is a handcrafted work of art and it is in excellent condition, This good sized antique...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Gothic Revival Hall Tree Bench Seating with Storage
Monumental Gothic Revival Hall Tree Bench Seating with Storage

Monumental Gothic Revival Hall Tree Bench Seating with Storage

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Made in the Gothic Revival style featuring quatrefoil motifs on the arm leg supports ending with ball finial feet. Made for a large mud room with ten coat rack hooks on top. Each sea...

Category

20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large, Rare Carl Auböck Wall-Mounted Coat Rack
Large, Rare Carl Auböck Wall-Mounted Coat Rack

Large, Rare Carl Auböck Wall-Mounted Coat Rack

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large and rare Carl Auböck wall-mounted coat rack in two-toned natural and stained maple with nine movable brass hooks of three types.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Art Deco oak Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand
Large Art Deco oak Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand

Large Art Deco oak Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand

Located in New York, NY

Large stained oak Coat rack with Umbrella Stand, In the manner of Andre Sornay

Category

20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Carl Aubock Coat Rack
Carl Aubock Coat Rack

Carl Aubock Coat Rack

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare larger version of the classic coat rack in mahogany and steel with 14 movable brass hooks.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Brass

Carl Auböck Coat Rack
Carl Auböck Coat Rack

Carl Auböck Coat Rack

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare larger version of the classic coat rack in stained oak and steel with 12 movable brass hooks.

Category

Austrian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Brass

Large Carl Auböck Wall Mounted Coat Rack in Maple and Brass
Large Carl Auböck Wall Mounted Coat Rack in Maple and Brass

Large Carl Auböck Wall Mounted Coat Rack in Maple and Brass

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large and rare Carl Auböck wall-mounted coat rack in natural maple wood with ten movable patinated brass hooks of two types.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Coat Rack
Large Vintage Coat Rack

Large Vintage Coat Rack

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Large coat rack in metal and teak wood.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large Brass Coat Rack
Large Brass Coat Rack

Large Brass Coat Rack

Located in New Hope, PA

A WONDERFUL BRASS COAT RACK FROM A BRASSERIE .

Category

Vintage 1930s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Coat Rack
Large Brass Coat Rack

Large Brass Coat Rack

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique French wall mounted coatrack made of brass. Hooks slide along coatrack's width. Extra bars on top to hang items.

Category

20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1960s Italy Large Wall Coat Rack
1960s Italy Large Wall Coat Rack

1960s Italy Large Wall Coat Rack

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s, Italy. Large ash wall panel including a mirror and a series of ten articulated hooks.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Ash

Factory Coat Racks
Factory Coat Racks

Factory Coat Racks

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

We have a pair of these large nickel plated floor standing coat racks both with mahogany shelf above.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Coat Racks and Stands

French Art Deco Large Exotic Walnut Coat Rack, Storage
French Art Deco Large Exotic Walnut Coat Rack, Storage

French Art Deco Large Exotic Walnut Coat Rack, Storage

Located in Hialeah, FL

Large French Art Deco Exotic Walnut Coat Rack with Storage Area for Coats, Hats, Umbrellas, Keys, etc.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Very Large Thonet Style Bentwood Coat and Hat Rack
Very Large Thonet Style Bentwood Coat and Hat Rack

Very Large Thonet Style Bentwood Coat and Hat Rack

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

A very large Thonet style bentwood wall mounted hat and coat rack. 1920s, Austria.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Large Dutch Oak School or Factory Coat Rack,  circa 1930
Large Dutch Oak School or Factory Coat Rack,  circa 1930

Large Dutch Oak School or Factory Coat Rack, circa 1930

Located in Raalte, NL

Large and beautiful old coat rack from circa 1930 made of oak with a copper tube and is probably from a school or a factory is also possible.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Copper

Oak Hall Tree / Coat Rack
Oak Hall Tree / Coat Rack

Oak Hall Tree / Coat Rack

Located in Vancouver, BC

Very large unusual oak hall tree / coat rack, the moulded top above dentil frieze with three (3) brass hooks above a bevelled mirror, flanked by a geometrically raised oak panel abov...

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak, Glass

Wrought iron coat rack in the shape of a large key
Wrought iron coat rack in the shape of a large key

Wrought iron coat rack in the shape of a large key

Located in New York, NY

A wrought iron coat rack in the shape of a large key, for 5 coats, French as is Length-44 1/2" Height-16 1/2" Depth-5"

Category

Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree, Coat Rack with Large Mirror
French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree, Coat Rack with Large Mirror

French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree, Coat Rack with Large Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

These aluminum beauties were found in bars, classier homes, all the right places. These hall trees are fantastic in a bathroom, if yours is large enough to handle them (some trees ar...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Sheet Metal

French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree or Coat Rack with Large Mirror
French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree or Coat Rack with Large Mirror

French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree or Coat Rack with Large Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is the design lion of French aluminum coat racks (porte-manteau in their parlance). Featuring 3/4 inch squared tubing with outrageous bends and an exceptionally tall, curved-to...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Sheet Metal

French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree or Coat Rack with Large Mirror
French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree or Coat Rack with Large Mirror

French Art Deco Aluminum Hall Tree or Coat Rack with Large Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is the design lion of French aluminum coat racks (porte-manteau in their parlance). Featuring 3/4 inch squared tubing with outrageous bends and an exceptionally tall mirror, thi...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Mid Century Moderne French Sculptural Coat Rack
Mid Century Moderne French Sculptural Coat Rack

Mid Century Moderne French Sculptural Coat Rack

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Fantastic Iron French Mid Century Moderne Coat Rack with large painted pine balls. Very sculptural presence.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Shaped Large Adjustable Folding Hat Rack
Shaped Large Adjustable Folding Hat Rack

Shaped Large Adjustable Folding Hat Rack

Located in Culver City, CA

This is a handsome folding hat rack that can be hung horizontally or vertically for a variety of lovely shapes. This is a solid American piece of workmanship circa 1880 having 14 tur...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Large-Scale Country House Mahogany Boot and Whip Rack
Large-Scale Country House Mahogany Boot and Whip Rack

Large-Scale Country House Mahogany Boot and Whip Rack

Located in London, GB

On standard ends with well-turned details. English Circa 1840

Category

Antique 19th Century British Coat Racks and Stands

Wall Mounted Antler Rack
Wall Mounted Antler Rack

Wall Mounted Antler Rack

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A large and stately antler coat rack. Four pairs of vintage antlers mounted on a long, ogee edged plaque.

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Coat Racks and Stands

Large Bistro or Foyer Hallstand
Large Bistro or Foyer Hallstand

Large Bistro or Foyer Hallstand

Located in Culver City, CA

This is an imposing, but yet subdued, entrance piece. Five large mirrors in the upper section will reflect the coming and going of guests. The marble surface will accept keys and thi...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Large Wrought Iron Hall Tree with Light

Large Wrought Iron Hall Tree with Light

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The stand features a hat rack across the top, six coat hooks, a light, two umbrella/cane holders and a marble shelf for keys and change.

Category

20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century "Brighton" Bamboo Hall Stand
Large 19th Century "Brighton" Bamboo Hall Stand

Large 19th Century "Brighton" Bamboo Hall Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This distinctive stand is richly appointed with large root embellishments and fine lacquered panels. It is fitted with a central "key" drawer and an octagonal bevelled mirror. It i...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

A Good Large Regency Mahogany Towel Rail plus an additional smaller towel rail
A Good Large Regency Mahogany Towel Rail plus an additional smaller towel rail

A Good Large Regency Mahogany Towel Rail plus an additional smaller towel rail

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A good large Regency mahogany clothes/towel rail, the twin turned top rails supported on scroll brackets, raised on turned uprights with a central rail, the platform supports of brea...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Large Vintage Carved Oak Wall Hanging Coat Rack, Scotland 1930, B2930
Large Vintage Carved Oak Wall Hanging Coat Rack, Scotland 1930, B2930

Large Vintage Carved Oak Wall Hanging Coat Rack, Scotland 1930, B2930

Located in Vancouver, BC

Large vintage carved oak wall hanging coat rack, Scotland 1930, B2930 Scotland 1930 Solid Oak Original Finish With two compartments in the centre Flanked by a pair of shaped s...

Category

20th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage Steel Office Organizer, Refinished in Gloss White
Large Vintage Steel Office Organizer, Refinished in Gloss White

Large Vintage Steel Office Organizer, Refinished in Gloss White

Located in Alhambra, CA

Large vintage organizational unit composed of perforated steel refinished in a gloss white powder coat. It's large and multifunctional, ideal for placement on a shelf or wall-mount. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Extra Large Midcentury Tanker Office Organizer, Refinished in Gloss White
Extra Large Midcentury Tanker Office Organizer, Refinished in Gloss White

Extra Large Midcentury Tanker Office Organizer, Refinished in Gloss White

Located in Alhambra, CA

We refinished this 1960s tanker style steel organizer in a fresh gloss white powder coat. This extra large accessory is an uncommon size we don't come by often. It features a combina...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Large Hat and Coat Rack
Large Hat and Coat Rack

Large Hat and Coat Rack

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A large brass hat and coat rack. Fabulous color, French, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Bamboo Coat Rack
Wonderful Large Bamboo Coat Rack

Wonderful Large Bamboo Coat Rack

Located in New Hope, PA

Handsome and versatile, this beautiful bamboo coat rack consists of four larger and six smaller spindles that can be folded or opened.

Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Large, Single-Antler Trophy Coat Rack
Large, Single-Antler Trophy Coat Rack

Large, Single-Antler Trophy Coat Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

The large single antler is mounted on a well carved plaque. The design consists of scrolling tree branches with leaves and flower heads.

Category

Antique 1840s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Large Coat Rack", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Large Coat Rack For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large coat rack for your home. Each large coat rack for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 101 variations of the antique or vintage large coat rack you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the large coat rack you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right large coat rack, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large coat rack over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Cristal Arte and Adolf Loos 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.

Read More