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Set of 3 Midcentury Brass Coat Hooks Rack Hangers Modernist Brutalist 1950s Bar
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A highly unusual set of three brass coat hangers dating from the 1950s, reclaimed from a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
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Brass
H 8.27 in W 27.56 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lacquered Aluminum Italian Coat Hooks, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four coat hooks in brass and lacquered aluminum, Italy, 1970s.
This set is a wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
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Aluminum, Brass
H 8.67 in W 1.38 in D 6.3 in
Six Franz Hagenauer Vienna Mid-Century Curved Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Franz Hagenauer, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
A collection of up to six vintage sleek and elegant Mid-Century wall coat hooks, designed by Franz
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coat Hook Glass Brass Attributed Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook from brass and glass attributed to Fontana Arte 1950s Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook, 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook model# 4650 designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured
by Carl
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8.78 in W 18.31 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook Carl Auböck 1960 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather coat hook designed and executed by Carl Auböck workshop 1960
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8.78 in W 1.97 in D 18.31 in
Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare
- elegant and representative.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Beech Coat Rack Six Brass Hooks Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage original Carl Auböck coat rack or wardrobe from beech with six brass
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 69.3 in W 38.98 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 82.29 in W 124.41 in D 1.19 in
Set of Two Enamel Coat Hooks, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A set of two large handmade coat hooks decorated with enamel. Italy, mid-20th century.
Each piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Copper
7x Carl Auböck Style Mid-Century Brass & Leather Wall Coat Hooks, Austria, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to seven beautiful vintage Modernist wall coat hooks. Sold individually and priced per piece
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in W 2.33 in D 4 in
Two Large Mid Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks, Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large and unusual modernist brass wall hooks, handcrafted in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 7 in
Set of Five Coat Wall Coat Hooks, Black and Brass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass, partly
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 6.25 in W 2.88 in D 3 in
Up to 8 Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
offer more Mid-Century brass wall hooks in our other listings.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
German Jugenschtil Hat Coat Wall Rack 3 Brass Hooks
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern design coat rack featuring three Jugenschtil brass hooks mounted on a dark tone
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass Coat Rack with Shelf, 8 Hooks
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass coat rack with shelf - 8 hooks.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Up to Three Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three beautiful modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Up to Six Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six beautiful and elegant modernist brass wall hooks in the style of Carl Aubock. Executed in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Azucena Coat Hooks
By Azucena
Located in London, GB
Azucena coat hooks by Lugi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, circa 1950.
Original condition with lovely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Coat Rack Brass With 7 Folding Hooks
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Bras foldable wall coat rack
Foldable with 7 hangers.
Very excellwnt condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Style Cat Coat Wall Coat Hook Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute Bosse Era style wall hook, made in the 1960s. It is made of Brass or some kind of metal
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Coat Stand with Metal Coat Hooks, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage oak wall-mounted wardrobe or coat rack with nine loose black lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 43.71 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in
Bosse & Baller Asymmetric Coat Brass Wall Hook, 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Glass and Brass Wall Mounted Coat Hooks
By Vitrex, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
Original 1940's brass swiveling coat hooks mounted to a Vitrex tempered glass shelf designed by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Coat Rack with Carl Auboeck Hooks Vienna 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut coat rack with 4 cast solid brass hooks, which was designed and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 3.35 in
Midcentury Deer Antler Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a midcentury coat hook. It is made from shiny warm toned brass and black plastic for
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Brass Coat Wall Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hook by Carl Auböck II. Made of polished and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
7 Authentic Heavy Brass Coat Hooks Designed by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
On offer are 7 massive brass coat hooks. They were designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
5 Authentic Heavy Brass Coat Hooks Designed by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
On offer are 5 massive brass coat hooks. They were designed by Carl auböck in the 1950s and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Midcentury American Colonial Oak Coats and Hats Hall Tree with Brass Hooks
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury American Colonial style Oak Coats and Hats Hall Tree measuring 22" in width, 22" in
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Set 5 Werkstätte Hagenauer Patinated Brass Midcentury Wall Coat Hooks, Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of five large, impressive and completely handmade Midcentury wall coat hooks, designed and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Six Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are made
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 7.09 in W 1.19 in D 4.73 in
Carl Auböck Ten Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Ten beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
Carl Auböck Eight Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Eight beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Six Polished Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Six beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II. They are made of
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
Carl Auböck Four Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are made
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
Vintage Brass Coat Tree Rack Having Eight Hooks at the Top
Located in New York, NY
Stylish freestanding brass coat rack, having four hooks at the top each with an upper peg for
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass black set of 3 wall hooks in animal form, 1950s, Austria.
The wall
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Carlo Scarpa Attribution, Coat Hooks, Brass, Murano Glass, Venini, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 brass and Murano glass coat hooks, design attributed to Carlo Scarpa and produced by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 3.43 in W 7.25 in D 2.68 in
Brass Hat and Coat Hooks, Set on Wine Barrel Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass hat and coat hooks, set on wine barrel oak
This is a solid piece of oak taken from a
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 3.55 in W 2.96 in D 0.71 in
Set of Five Coat Wall Hooks, Black and Red, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Brass Nautical Marine 4 Prong Swivel Coat Hat Hook Italy 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 20th century brass coat / hat hook featuring a swiveling multi-use design with one
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Late 20th Century Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Three Midcentury Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Gently
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Wall Coat Rack with Six Brass Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Austrian Mid-Century Modern coatrack made of solid beechwood with six polished solid brass hooks
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brass wall hooks "Max & Moritz" was designed by Walter
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 7.29 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in
Italian Cherry Wall Panel / Coat Rack with Brass Hooks, 1950's
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1950's Italian cherry wood wall panel / coat rack with brass hooks.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
, which were lacquered black and colorless.
Also the wardrobe features five pieces of patinated brass
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 5.52 in
9x Midcentury Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 9 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Baller Vienna
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Wall Coat Rack #4547 & Seven Brass Hooks, 1960s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Austrian Mid-Century Modern coatrack #4547 made of solid waxed beech wood with seven patinated
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 37.41 in W 37.41 in D 2.56 in
Fontana Arte Glass and Patinated Brass Wall Mount Coat Hook, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and elegant coat hook by Fontana Arte, Italy. Ideal for a front hall entry or dressing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ettore Sottsass Style Italian Brass and Marble Coat Tree
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ettore Sottsass Style Italian coat tree with four brass posts, white marble base and top with brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Wall Coat Hanger, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden slats structure and four brass hooks wall coat hanger.
Elegant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Modernist Mategot Style Brass Wardrobe Hook Coat Rack Element, France 1950s
By Bauhaus
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description:
This original vintage Bauhaus Style wardrobe hook element was produced in the 1950s in France
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
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Metal, Aluminum
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H 5.12 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Oak Wall Coat Rack with Eight Brass Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Austrian Mid-Century Modern coatrack #4547 made of solid waxed oak wood with eight polished solid
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Four Wall Mounted Brass Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller from the 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Austria
Four brass wall hooks from Hetha Baller mounted on a oak wood frame. The frame can be attached to
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 5.52 in W 40.56 in D 3.94 in
Set of 4 large and 3 small mid-century brass hooks hangers, Manner of Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
A stylish 1950's set of 4 x triple and 3 smaller double brass hooks or coat hangers in the style of
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Italian, Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Wall Coat Hanger, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden structure and four brass hooks wall coat hanger. Elegant wall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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Midcentury Brass Coat Hook For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury brass coat hook for your home. A midcentury brass coat hook — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 221 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury brass coat hook you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury brass coat hook — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury brass coat hook, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made midcentury brass coat hook has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Auböck are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Brass Coat Hook?
A midcentury brass coat hook can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $546, while the lowest priced sells for $68 and the highest can go for as much as $9,821.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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