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Solid Brass Valet with Change and Pants Holder
Solid Brass Valet with Change and Pants Holder

Solid Brass Valet with Change and Pants Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful brass valet with a unique and heavy base. We have never seen one with a more solid base

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Valet Stands Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, 1940s Italian Design
Valet Stands Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, 1940s Italian Design

Valet Stands Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, 1940s Italian Design

Located in Southampton, NJ

Scarcely seen handcrafted valet stands "Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket" made in Italy c. 1940's

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Two Modernist Cast-Iron Valets, France, circa 1930s
Two Modernist Cast-Iron Valets, France, circa 1930s

Two Modernist Cast-Iron Valets, France, circa 1930s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chic pair of streamlined, cast-iron valet stands, with wooden vide-poches. The iron has a lovely

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage TON Bentwood Clothes Stand Valet Rack Czechoslovakia 1980s
Vintage TON Bentwood Clothes Stand Valet Rack Czechoslovakia 1980s

Vintage TON Bentwood Clothes Stand Valet Rack Czechoslovakia 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Thonet and Bauhaus furniture design. Designed as a practical valet or clothes stand, it offers hanging

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

1950s French stitched leather and Brass Valet, Jacques Adnet
1950s French stitched leather and Brass Valet, Jacques Adnet

1950s French stitched leather and Brass Valet, Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Jacques Adnet attributed stitched leather and Brass Valet

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Jacques Adnet style valet chair made in France 1950s
Jacques Adnet style valet chair made in France 1950s

Jacques Adnet style valet chair made in France 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Brussels, BE

Stylish black leather valet chair after Jacques Adnet, made in the 1950s in France. It’s covered in

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest
Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest

Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sculptural and functional wood framed valet dressing chair with woven seat, hanging jacket bar

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Valet stand by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Valet stand by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s

Valet stand by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

designer Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in the 1980s, this vintage valet stand is a striking example of

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Mid-20th Century Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Valet Leather Wrapped with Original Tartan Plaid
Jacques Adnet Valet Leather Wrapped with Original Tartan Plaid

Jacques Adnet Valet Leather Wrapped with Original Tartan Plaid

By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jacques Adnet, Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare Jacques Adnet for Hermes valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermès

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Brass Towel Rack Valet Stand 1960s Fish Motif
Hollywood Regency Brass Towel Rack Valet Stand 1960s Fish Motif

Hollywood Regency Brass Towel Rack Valet Stand 1960s Fish Motif

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Hollywood Regency antique style brass valet towel stand. Stylish and elegant brass valet stand with

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Italian Modernist Beech and Brass Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
Sculptural Italian Modernist Beech and Brass Valet by Fratelli Reguitti

Sculptural Italian Modernist Beech and Brass Valet by Fratelli Reguitti

By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural Italian valet designed by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1960s. This design is often mis

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger

Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Gentleman’s floor standing valet or suit hanger A very useful piece, the Valet or

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Antique Hollywood Regency Brass Towel Rack Valet Stand 1950s
Antique Hollywood Regency Brass Towel Rack Valet Stand 1950s

Antique Hollywood Regency Brass Towel Rack Valet Stand 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Stylish brass towel rack valet stand, 1950s. Hollywood Regency antique brass valet towel

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi Clothes Valet, Beech Wood with Brass Details, Italy, 1960s
Ico Parisi Clothes Valet, Beech Wood with Brass Details, Italy, 1960s

Ico Parisi Clothes Valet, Beech Wood with Brass Details, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Fantastic clothes valet in beech wood with brass details. This iconic piece was designed by Ico

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Fratelli Reguitti Sculptural Stained Mahogany X-Form Valet
Italian Modern Fratelli Reguitti Sculptural Stained Mahogany X-Form Valet

Italian Modern Fratelli Reguitti Sculptural Stained Mahogany X-Form Valet

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural Italian valet designed by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s. This design is often mis

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

Materials

Metal

1960s Modernist Wood Squirrel Personal Valet Brush Style Bojesen
1960s Modernist Wood Squirrel Personal Valet Brush Style Bojesen

1960s Modernist Wood Squirrel Personal Valet Brush Style Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Scandinavian Modern Wood Squirrel Personal Valet Brush Style of Kay Bojesen Denmark 5.25 D

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian beech valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 1950
Italian beech valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 1950

Italian beech valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Beech valet with brass accessories designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Fratelli Reguitti in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Easels

Materials

Brass

Italian "Servomuto" Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut
Italian "Servomuto" Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut

Italian "Servomuto" Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut

By Ico Parisi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian "Servomuto" valet trouser press by Fratelli Reguitti in walnut In the style of Ico Parisi

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

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Yellow Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico
1970s Yellow Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico

1970s Yellow Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico

By Manuel Felguérez

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Donkey 1970s after Manuel Felguerez Modernist Handmade yellow donkey valet Mexico. Metal painted

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Gray Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez  Mexico
1970s Gray Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez  Mexico

1970s Gray Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico

By Manuel Felguérez

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Donkey 1970s after Manuel Felguerez Modernist Handmade gray DONKEY Valet Mexico Metal painted

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Brown Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico
1970s Brown Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico

1970s Brown Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico

By Manuel Felguérez

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Donkey 1970s after Manuel Felguerez Modernist Handmade brown Donkey Valet Mexico Metal painted

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
Italian Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger

Italian Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Italian Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the Valet

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Italian Midcentury Brass Personal Valet With Lacquered Wood Shoulder
Italian Midcentury Brass Personal Valet With Lacquered Wood Shoulder

Italian Midcentury Brass Personal Valet With Lacquered Wood Shoulder

Located in Vienna, AT

Italian brass and wood valtet made in the late 1950s. In a very good original condition.

Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Italian Solid Wood Valet attr. Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti
1950s Italian Solid Wood Valet attr. Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti

1950s Italian Solid Wood Valet attr. Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic solid wood 1950s valet. Originally designed by Ico Parisi. Produced in Italy by Fratelli

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

Materials

Wood

A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen

A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ram's Head Gentleman's Valet in the style of Maison Jansen
Ram's Head Gentleman's Valet in the style of Maison Jansen

Ram's Head Gentleman's Valet in the style of Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

midcentury Italy. Consists of polished steel and accented in brass. The valet stands on tripod scroll form

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Good sturdy Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
Good sturdy Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger

Good sturdy Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Good sturdy Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Brass and Wood Valet in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Brass and Wood Valet in the Manner of Maison Jansen

Brass and Wood Valet in the Manner of Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass and wood valet in the manner of Maison Jansen - a wonderful valet for the bedroom, dressing

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

English Victorian-Style Brass and Beige Wood Valet Stand
English Victorian-Style Brass and Beige Wood Valet Stand

English Victorian-Style Brass and Beige Wood Valet Stand

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-Style (mid 20th Century) brass valet stand with a central brass column supporting

Category

20th Century British Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Ashtray valet stand, in brass and metal, attributed to Siva Poggibonsi
Ashtray valet stand, in brass and metal, attributed to Siva Poggibonsi

Ashtray valet stand, in brass and metal, attributed to Siva Poggibonsi

By Fontana Arte, Siva Poggibonsi, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Lugo, IT

Brass and metal valet ashtray, attributed to Siva Poggibonsi. Good condition. Thank you.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980's Modernist Brass Valet Stand By Decorative Crafts Inc.
1980's Modernist Brass Valet Stand By Decorative Crafts Inc.

1980's Modernist Brass Valet Stand By Decorative Crafts Inc.

By Decorative Crafts

Located in New York, NY

1980's modernist brass valet stand by Decorative Crafts Inc. In vintage original condition with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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 Thonet, Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920
Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920

Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Gentleman's valet suitcase. An English, leather fitted case with silver topped

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Italian Black Metal, Wood and Brass Folding Valet Stand, 1950s
Italian Black Metal, Wood and Brass Folding Valet Stand, 1950s

Italian Black Metal, Wood and Brass Folding Valet Stand, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Italian black metal, wood and brass folding valet stand, 1950s.

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

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Folding Wall Valet in Wood, Adam Hoff, Denmark 1962
Scandinavian Folding Wall Valet in Wood, Adam Hoff, Denmark 1962

Scandinavian Folding Wall Valet in Wood, Adam Hoff, Denmark 1962

By Adam Hoff & Poul Østergaard

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stylish folding out wall valet in the style of the iconic Adam Hoff & Poul Østergaard piece for

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

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Print of an Italian Valet or Servant by Bonnard, 1860
Antique Print of an Italian Valet or Servant by Bonnard, 1860

Antique Print of an Italian Valet or Servant by Bonnard, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled ‘Valet, XIVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of an Italian valet or servant

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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 Michael Thonet, Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Brass

Antique English Chippendale Hardwood Valet Stand With One Drawer
Antique English Chippendale Hardwood Valet Stand With One Drawer

Antique English Chippendale Hardwood Valet Stand With One Drawer

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Spanish gentleman’s valet stand from the mid-20th century, crafted in warm mahogany-tone

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Vintage 1940s British Chippendale Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Restored Bauhaus Clothes Valet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Clothes Valet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Clothes Valet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Bauhaus valet stand comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-20th century. It is made of

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Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome, Steel

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

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

Materials

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 Bois Manu, Lucien De Roeck

Located in Linkebeek, BE

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

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

Category

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

Materials

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

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

Category

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

Materials

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Midcentury Valet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury valet you’re looking for. A midcentury valet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury valet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A midcentury valet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury valet over the years, but those crafted by Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Valet?

The average selling price for a midcentury valet at 1stDibs is $833, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $9,106 for the highest priced.

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.