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Valet de Nuit, Leather Wrapped, Original Tartan Plaid, attributed to Adnet
Valet de Nuit, Leather Wrapped, Original Tartan Plaid, attributed to Adnet

Valet de Nuit, Leather Wrapped, Original Tartan Plaid, attributed to Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare and handsome Jacques Adnet attributed valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermes saddle style and original tartan plaid wool upholstery. Jacques Adnet ...

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

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Metal

Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's

Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's Newly upholstered with tartan fabric Black stitched leather frame Versatile and practical design, t...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Metal

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...

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

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Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Fratelli Reguitti Valet Chair Style of Ico Parisi, 1950-1960
Fratelli Reguitti Valet Chair Style of Ico Parisi, 1950-1960

Fratelli Reguitti Valet Chair Style of Ico Parisi, 1950-1960

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi

Located in Rochester, NY

Fratelli Reguitti valet chair in original cerused pale oak w/ brass fittings. Two brass rods w/ ball ends at top extend out to hold ties, belts. The synthetic woven rope seat lifts u...

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

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Brass

Vintage Valet stand by Lucien De Roeck for Bois Manu - Belgium 1950s
Vintage Valet stand by Lucien De Roeck for Bois Manu - Belgium 1950s

Vintage Valet stand by Lucien De Roeck for Bois Manu - Belgium 1950s

By Lucien De Roeck, Bois Manu

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage Valet stand by Lucien De Roeck for Bois Manu - Belgium 1950s Rare vintage Edition - Belgium desingner Valet stand created in Belgium by Lucien de Roeck for wood Manu in the 1...

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

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Wood

Italian Wood Valet Stand on Casters Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s
Italian Wood Valet Stand on Casters Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s

Italian Wood Valet Stand on Casters Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s Italian valet stand attributed to Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti. Crafted in richly grained wood with brass detailing, the form is both architectural and tailored. The desi...

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

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Brass

Midcentury Chrome and Vinyl Gentleman's Valet Seat, Suit Hanger 1950s Chrome
Midcentury Chrome and Vinyl Gentleman's Valet Seat, Suit Hanger 1950s Chrome

Midcentury Chrome and Vinyl Gentleman's Valet Seat, Suit Hanger 1950s Chrome

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Midcentury chrome and vinyl Gentleman's valet seat, Suit Hanger A 1950s chrome gentleman’s valet with a cream vinyl seat, beneath the seat there is a chrome shoe rack, and the sui...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Renato Toso Murano Glass Valet Tray, Red & Transparent, Italy, 1960s
Renato Toso Murano Glass Valet Tray, Red & Transparent, Italy, 1960s

Renato Toso Murano Glass Valet Tray, Red & Transparent, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Toso, Renato Toso

Located in Conversano, IT

Beautiful Murano glass valet tray or decorative dish, designed by Renato Toso in the late 1960s for the historic Venetian glassworks Fratelli Toso. A brilliant example of modernist ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Murano Glass

Postmodern Gaston Valet Stand by Marc Sadler for Boffi, Italy 1990s
Postmodern Gaston Valet Stand by Marc Sadler for Boffi, Italy 1990s

Postmodern Gaston Valet Stand by Marc Sadler for Boffi, Italy 1990s

By Marc Sadler, Riccardo Boffi

Located in Renens, CH

An extraordinary valet stand designed by Marc Sadler during the 1990s for Boffi (Italy). The use of the variety of materials with their own look, structure and feel, are applied int...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet

Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet

By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 Mid Century Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet This cabinet measures: 19.75 wide x 21 deep x 42 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger a Very Useful Piece
Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger a Very Useful Piece

Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger a Very Useful Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the Valet or clothes stand has a modern look in beech and chrome with a coat hanger an trouser rail ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Beech

1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Valet Stand by Jacques Adnet
1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Valet Stand by Jacques Adnet

1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Valet Stand by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in North Miami, FL

Handsome Jacques Adnet valet covered in rich dark brown leather with contrast stitching and signature brass details. A truly timeless piece in wonderful original vintage condition.

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

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Metal, Brass

Italian Valet Stand Designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 60s
Italian Valet Stand Designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 60s

Italian Valet Stand Designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 60s

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Lucija, SI

Italian Mid-Century Modern Personal Valet Stand was designed by Ico Parisi in the 60s This stand has storage for coat, shirt, tie, personal articles and shoes.

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

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Beech

Art Deco Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, the Versatile Valet
Art Deco Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, the Versatile Valet

Art Deco Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, the Versatile Valet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, the Versatile Valet A very useful piece, the hanger or clothes stand is made in beech, it has a hanger and will accommodate not on...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Beech

Italian Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut Ico Parisi style
Italian Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut Ico Parisi style

Italian Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut Ico Parisi style

By Ico Parisi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian "Servomuto" valet trouser press by Fratelli Reguitti in walnut In the style of Ico Parisi, circa 1950." Measures cm: H 102, W 50, D 35.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger    A very useful piece, the Vale
Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger    A very useful piece, the Vale

Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the Vale

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the Valet or clothes stand is made in beech with brass shoe rests, it will accommodate jacket and trousers, bu...

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

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Beech

Two Valet de Nuit by Pilastro Black & White Enameled Metal Netherlands 1955
Two Valet de Nuit by Pilastro Black & White Enameled Metal Netherlands 1955

Two Valet de Nuit by Pilastro Black & White Enameled Metal Netherlands 1955

By Pilastro

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional pair of fold-able valet, coat racks manufactured for Pilastro in the Netherlands between 1955 and 1960. Made from enameled metal. Two valets: one white in the original c...

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

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Metal

Brown Metal Beech Bauhaus Vintage Valet Coat Rack and Stands 1930s Germany
Brown Metal Beech Bauhaus Vintage Valet Coat Rack and Stands 1930s Germany

Brown Metal Beech Bauhaus Vintage Valet Coat Rack and Stands 1930s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

The valet or coat rack would compliment various locations as Contemporary or Mid Century Modern environments.

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Retro Chic Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet   A very useful piece
Retro Chic Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet   A very useful piece

Retro Chic Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet A very useful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Retro Chic Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet A very useful piece, the Valet or clothes stand is made in turned Golden beech, it has a coat hanger and will accommodate not only ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Beech

Bauhaus Brown Vintage Tube Steel Beech Valet Coat Rack, circa 1930, Germany
Bauhaus Brown Vintage Tube Steel Beech Valet Coat Rack, circa 1930, Germany

Bauhaus Brown Vintage Tube Steel Beech Valet Coat Rack, circa 1930, Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

The valet or coat rack would compliment various locations as Contemporary, Postmodern, Mid Century Modern or Traditional entryway, anteroom or bedroom.

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Freestanding Valet featuring drawers, shelves, and a coat rack, Italy, 1950s.
Freestanding Valet featuring drawers, shelves, and a coat rack, Italy, 1950s.

Freestanding Valet featuring drawers, shelves, and a coat rack, Italy, 1950s.

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A mobile valet stand featuring drawers, shelves, and a coat rack, crafted from walnut wood, glass, and brass, Italian manufacturing from the 1950s. Essential for an entryway and hig...

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

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Brass

Elegant Adjustable Brass Valet Stand with Swivel Mirror, Italian Style
Elegant Adjustable Brass Valet Stand with Swivel Mirror, Italian Style

Elegant Adjustable Brass Valet Stand with Swivel Mirror, Italian Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking piece blends functionality with decorative charm, possibly of Italian or French origin (unmarked), dating to the mid-20th century. The valet includes: A swiveling ova...

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Vintage 1970s Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

1960s/70s chrome-plated brass valet stand for the bedroom or bathroom
1960s/70s chrome-plated brass valet stand for the bedroom or bathroom

1960s/70s chrome-plated brass valet stand for the bedroom or bathroom

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Valet stand for the bedroom or bathroom. Made of chrome-plated brass, it features a hanger for shirts and jackets, a trouser rack and a pocket for watches, lighters, coins, etc. The ...

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

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Brass, Chrome

Polished Nickel Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz

Polished Nickel Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning gentleman's valet designed by Charles Hollis Jones in 1961. The piece is very whimsical in appearance and designed with sophistication in mind. We also have a piece in s...

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

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Nickel

Valet Stand, Coat Rack, Ring Dish, Tie Hook, Bedroom, Custom, Gentleman, Lady
Valet Stand, Coat Rack, Ring Dish, Tie Hook, Bedroom, Custom, Gentleman, Lady

Valet Stand, Coat Rack, Ring Dish, Tie Hook, Bedroom, Custom, Gentleman, Lady

By Semigood Design

Located in Issaquah, WA

This Classic piece was reimagined within the mid-century inspired stylings of our Rian collection making for a piece that is not just functional, but beautiful in any setting.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and...

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Brass

Valet Stand, Coat Rack, Ring Dish, Tie Hook, Bedroom,  Gentleman, Lady, Custom
Valet Stand, Coat Rack, Ring Dish, Tie Hook, Bedroom,  Gentleman, Lady, Custom

Valet Stand, Coat Rack, Ring Dish, Tie Hook, Bedroom, Gentleman, Lady, Custom

By Semigood Design

Located in Issaquah, WA

This Classic piece was reimagined within the mid-century inspired stylings of our Rian collection making for a piece that is not just functional, but beautiful in any setting.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and...

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Brass

Antique Vintage Art Deco Brass Shop Display Valet Stand Dressboy Clothes Rack
Antique Vintage Art Deco Brass Shop Display Valet Stand Dressboy Clothes Rack

Antique Vintage Art Deco Brass Shop Display Valet Stand Dressboy Clothes Rack

Located in Sale, GB

- A wonderful brass and mahogany valet stand, Italy circa 1940. - This highly decorative clothes stand was originally used inside an old theatre to hang the costumes on it and is in ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz
Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz

Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning gentleman's valet designed by Charles Hollis Jones in 1961. The piece is very whimsical in appearance and designed with sophistication in mind. The piece retains the ori...

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

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Brass

Saturne, Valet Lamp, Brass, Iron, Cedar and Portoro Gold Marble Fabrication
Saturne, Valet Lamp, Brass, Iron, Cedar and Portoro Gold Marble Fabrication

Saturne, Valet Lamp, Brass, Iron, Cedar and Portoro Gold Marble Fabrication

By Nomade Atelier

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The valet is reinvented by Nomade Atelier through Saturne. Completely minimalistic yet highly and aesthetically functional, the Saturne valet permits coats, umbrellas, purses and sho...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

French Asymmetric Wall Mount Entry Valet with Mirror and Umbrella Stand, 1950s
French Asymmetric Wall Mount Entry Valet with Mirror and Umbrella Stand, 1950s

French Asymmetric Wall Mount Entry Valet with Mirror and Umbrella Stand, 1950s

By Robert and Jean Cloutier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall-mounted entry valet built on a vertical black enameled metal rod framework, composed in a strongly asymmetric arrangement. Five coat hooks extend from a horizontal bar, each fit...

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

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Metal, Brass

Fratelli Reguitti folding valet stand / suit rack in brass, Italy – circa 1
Fratelli Reguitti folding valet stand / suit rack in brass, Italy – circa 1

Fratelli Reguitti folding valet stand / suit rack in brass, Italy – circa 1

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Introducing the Fratelli Reguitti Folding Valet Stand: Elevate Your Wardrobe with Elegance and Practicality. Charmy vintage valt stand manufactured in Italy in the 1950s by iconic Fr...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Valet Case, Korean, Oriental Elm, Brass, Grooming Box, Mirror, C.1970
Vintage Valet Case, Korean, Oriental Elm, Brass, Grooming Box, Mirror, C.1970

Vintage Valet Case, Korean, Oriental Elm, Brass, Grooming Box, Mirror, C.1970

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage valet case. A Korean, Oriental elm swing-out grooming box, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Displaying excellent craftsmanship and a beautifully figured...

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Vintage 1970s South Korean Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Valet in Beech and Brass by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1960s
Valet in Beech and Brass by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1960s

Valet in Beech and Brass by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous clothes valet in a light beech wood with brass accents. This iconic piece was designed by Luisa Parisi and produced by Fratelli Reguitti in Italy in the 1960s. In amazing...

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

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Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Brass Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet
French Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Brass Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet

French Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Brass Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco Gentleman’s floor standing brass suit hanger or dumb valet A very useful piece, the hanger or clothes stand is in brass and has a circular base, it has a small circul...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Brass Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet
French Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Brass Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet

French Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Brass Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Deco Gentleman’s floor standing brass suit hanger or dumb valet A very useful piece, the hanger or clothes stand is in brass and has a 3 footed base, it has a small cir...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Cherry Valet Stand Dressboy in the Manner of Fratelli Reguitti, 1960s
Italian Cherry Valet Stand Dressboy in the Manner of Fratelli Reguitti, 1960s

Italian Cherry Valet Stand Dressboy in the Manner of Fratelli Reguitti, 1960s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Miami, FL

This chique dressboy features cherry base with brass details. Use for ties, suits, pants, jewelry, jackets, blouses, and dresses. It remains in good condition with wear consistent wi...

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

Ico Parisi Foldable Valet Coat Stand in Beech and Brass for Reguitti, Italy 1960
Ico Parisi Foldable Valet Coat Stand in Beech and Brass for Reguitti, Italy 1960

Ico Parisi Foldable Valet Coat Stand in Beech and Brass for Reguitti, Italy 1960

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

His designs are characterized by their Italian Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, constructed using soft woods often cut into boomerang-like shapes, augmented by metal slats and boldly co...

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

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Valets / Dress Boys in Polished Brass and Lacquered Wood
Pair of Vintage Italian Valets / Dress Boys in Polished Brass and Lacquered Wood

Pair of Vintage Italian Valets / Dress Boys in Polished Brass and Lacquered Wood

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of sculptural Italian valets/dress boys (ca. 1960s, Italy). Composed of a polished tubular brass frame with black lacquered wooden hanger and brass bar for hanging scarves, ties...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark

Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark, 1953. Teak, oak and brass. Stamped. H: 94 cm W: 51 cm D: 50 cm SH: 44.5 cm Hans J. Wegn...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Industrial Coat Rack Stand The Office Valet by Vogel Peterson Co, Circa 1950/60s
Industrial Coat Rack Stand The Office Valet by Vogel Peterson Co, Circa 1950/60s

Industrial Coat Rack Stand The Office Valet by Vogel Peterson Co, Circa 1950/60s

By Vogel Peterson Co 1

Located in New York, NY

Classic Industrial style coat stand, hat rack valet. Constructed of steel, built to commercial standards, ready for heavy and regular use, this example is in very good, original, cle...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Night valet in tan leather with saddle-stitching, after Adnet, France circa 1960
Night valet in tan leather with saddle-stitching, after Adnet, France circa 1960

Night valet in tan leather with saddle-stitching, after Adnet, France circa 1960

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Wrought-iron dumbwaiter, the stem, basket and garment-holding part covered in tan leather with saddle-stitching, the lower shoe-holding part painted black.

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

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Wrought Iron

Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped

Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Valet Chair, model no. JH540, teak and oak, original edition produced by Johannes Hansen, 1953. Underside impressed with manufacturer’s mark: JOHANNES ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970. The pocket emptier is lovel...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Chrome

Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz
Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz

Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning gentleman's valet designed by Charles Hollis Jones in 1961. The piece is very whimsical in appearance and designed with sophistication in mind. The piece retains the ori...

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

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Brass

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Mid Century Valet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century valet for your home. A mid century valet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century valet, we have 417 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century valet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century valet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century valet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Valet?

Prices for a mid century valet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $124 and can go as high as $25,886, while the average can fetch as much as $1,294.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.