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Original Bauhaus Clothes Valet, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Original Bauhaus Clothes Valet, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Original Bauhaus Clothes Valet, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Bauhaus style valet stand comes from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s. It is made of

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Italian Mid-20th Century Folding Valet in Wood, Iron & Brass By F.lli Reguitti
Italian Mid-20th Century Folding Valet in Wood, Iron & Brass By F.lli Reguitti

Italian Mid-20th Century Folding Valet in Wood, Iron & Brass By F.lli Reguitti

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful folding valet stand made in Italy between the 50s and 60s by the historic company

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mute servant Thonet no.101
Mute servant Thonet no.101

Mute servant Thonet no.101

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

A rare and elegant piece of furniture history, this antique towel rail (or valet stand) is a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Vienna, AT

A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Vienna, AT

A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 1437
Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 1437

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 1437

By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

design. Besides the classic hanger, the valet stand also features practical stainless steel shoe rack

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stainless Steel

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 1436
Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 1436

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 1436

By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

, trouser bar and a catch-all tray lined with black saffiano leather, this valet stand ensures extra storage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stainless Steel

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Glossy Ebony with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 4726
Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Glossy Ebony with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 4726

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet in Glossy Ebony with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 4726

By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

with black saffiano leather, this valet stand is the right solution for organizing all your belongings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptural Valet Attributed to Ico Parisi for Reguitti
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptural Valet Attributed to Ico Parisi for Reguitti

Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptural Valet Attributed to Ico Parisi for Reguitti

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Roma, IT

integrated coat hanger, a trouser holder and a vide poche, this vintage valet stand is ideal for hanging more

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Valet
Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Valet

Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Valet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A stunning and sculptural French faux bamboo valet stand from the 1950s, featuring refined

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Brass, Iron

Collection 'Family of 10 Dressboys" by Reguitti, Italy, 1960s
Collection 'Family of 10 Dressboys" by Reguitti, Italy, 1960s

Collection 'Family of 10 Dressboys" by Reguitti, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

An eclectic collection of 10 dressboys / valet stands produced by Fratelli Reguitti in Italy during

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand by ETC ETC
Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand by ETC ETC

Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand by ETC ETC

By Schönbuch

Located in New York, NY

. TILDA works well as a coat stand, taking jackets, scarves and so on in hallways, but also as a valet

Category

2010s German Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Vintage Tailors Dummy Mannequin Chrome Shop Salvage
Vintage Tailors Dummy Mannequin Chrome Shop Salvage

Vintage Tailors Dummy Mannequin Chrome Shop Salvage

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A stylish vintage gentlemans valet stand or tailors display mannequin mounted on a polished chrome

Category

Vintage 1980s Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Stilnovo Valet Umbrella Stand Milano Italy
1950s Stilnovo Valet Umbrella Stand Milano Italy

1950s Stilnovo Valet Umbrella Stand Milano Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

From AMBIANIC 1950s ITALY STILNOVO Milano Italian Round Valet Umbrella Stand with organizer tray

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Valet Wood Stand, circa 1930
Mid-Century Modern Valet Wood Stand, circa 1930

Mid-Century Modern Valet Wood Stand, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern valet wood stand, circa 1960. By unknown designer. Manufactured in France

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Two French Mid-Century Modern Personal Valets / Coat Stands
Two French Mid-Century Modern Personal Valets / Coat Stands

Two French Mid-Century Modern Personal Valets / Coat Stands

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Mid-Century personal valets / coat stands in a sober, modern style including a solid

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet / Coat Stand by Ico Parisi
Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet / Coat Stand by Ico Parisi

Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet / Coat Stand by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Personal Valet or Coat Stand by Ico Parisi circa 1950 with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Saddle Leather Italian Gentleman's Clothing Valet Suit Butler Stand
Modern Saddle Leather Italian Gentleman's Clothing Valet Suit Butler Stand

Modern Saddle Leather Italian Gentleman's Clothing Valet Suit Butler Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Modern Stitched Italian Saddle Leather Gentleman's Clothing Valet in a Caramel Color. Item featured

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather

Stelle Valet
Stelle Valet

Stelle Valet

$5,453 / item

Stelle Valet

Located in Paris, FR

Valet Stelle with solid walnut wood top and hanging rack parts. Trousers holder with non- slip

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Style Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, Bedroom Valet
Art Deco Style Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, Bedroom Valet

Art Deco Style Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, Bedroom Valet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Style Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, Bedroom Valet, A very useful piece, the

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Lacquer

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Mahogany Valet
Mahogany Valet

Mahogany Valet

$525 / item

Mahogany Valet

Located in Annville, PA

A most useful and decorative item, the Mahogany Valet as produced by Niagara Furniture. Using

Category

2010s Renaissance Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dennis II Valet
Dennis II Valet

Dennis II Valet

$6,105 / item

Dennis II Valet

Located in Paris, FR

Valet Dennis II with metal structure in bronze finish, covered with brown genuine leather hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Large Mahogany Valet
Large Mahogany Valet

Large Mahogany Valet

Located in Annville, PA

A most useful and decorative item, the Large Mahogany Valet as produced by Niagara Furniture. Using

Category

2010s Renaissance Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Noon Valet – Modern Handcrafted Hardwood Coat Rack and Valet
Noon Valet – Modern Handcrafted Hardwood Coat Rack and Valet

Noon Valet – Modern Handcrafted Hardwood Coat Rack and Valet

By Marmar Studio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Statuesque in posture, the Noon Valet is designed for intuitive use as a garment rack or display

Category

2010s American Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Jacques Adnet Valet
Jacques Adnet Valet

Jacques Adnet Valet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning valet with seat by Jacques Adnet in black leather with white contrast stitching and brass

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Arthur Black Valet
Arthur Black Valet

Arthur Black Valet

$1,318Sale Price / item|20% Off

Arthur Black Valet

Located in Paris, FR

Valet Arthur Black with all structure in solid mahogany wood. in black lacquered finish, with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Barell Folding Valet
Barell Folding Valet

Barell Folding Valet

$2,608Sale Price / item|20% Off

Barell Folding Valet

Located in Paris, FR

Valet Barell Folding with structure in solid brass in matte finish and in bronzed finish, coatrack

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Two French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valets / Coat Stands attr to Maison Jansen
Two French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valets / Coat Stands attr to Maison Jansen

Two French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valets / Coat Stands attr to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

2 French Mid-Century Modern Perspex / Plexiglass valets with coat stands and pants rack. One piece

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Vintage Mahogany Clothier Valet
Vintage Mahogany Clothier Valet

Vintage Mahogany Clothier Valet

Located in Pasadena, TX

This valet clothier is made of mahogany. It was manufactured in the late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1980's Nude Woman Häpen Valet or Clothing Stand in Black by Ehlén Johansson
1980's Nude Woman Häpen Valet or Clothing Stand in Black by Ehlén Johansson

1980's Nude Woman Häpen Valet or Clothing Stand in Black by Ehlén Johansson

By Ehlén Johansson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ehlén Johansson Häpen valet -clothing stand made of black enameled metal bent into a feminine form

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1980's Nude Woman Häpen Valet or Clothing Stand in Silver by Ehlén Johansson
1980's Nude Woman Häpen Valet or Clothing Stand in Silver by Ehlén Johansson

1980's Nude Woman Häpen Valet or Clothing Stand in Silver by Ehlén Johansson

By Ehlén Johansson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ehlén Johansson Häpen valet - clothing stand made of silver enameled metal bent into a feminine

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beech and Vinyl Gentleman's Valet Seat, Formax Valet by Breveitato
Midcentury Beech and Vinyl Gentleman's Valet Seat, Formax Valet by Breveitato

Midcentury Beech and Vinyl Gentleman's Valet Seat, Formax Valet by Breveitato

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Midcentury Beech and Vinyl gentleman's valet seat, Formax Valet by Breveitato, Dress Boy A very

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Valet rack – Italy 1970
Valet rack – Italy 1970

Valet rack – Italy 1970

Located in Girona, Girona

Valet rack in smoked plexiglas and chomed metal nuts. Very nice quality. Italy circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

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 Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and incredibly rare midcentury foldable coat stand in beechwood, brass and black enameled

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fratelli Reguitti Clothing Valet
Fratelli Reguitti Clothing Valet

Fratelli Reguitti Clothing Valet

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stylish example of a Fratelli Reguitti wooden suit valet, made in Italy of beech wood this piece

Category

20th Century Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Les Necessaires d'Hermès Grooming Station by Hermès
Les Necessaires d'Hermès Grooming Station by Hermès

Les Necessaires d'Hermès Grooming Station by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Les Nécessaires d'Hermès "Groom" Valet Stand (or Grooming Station), designed by the celebrated French

Category

2010s French Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Custom Rebar Valet Contemporary Modern
Custom Rebar Valet Contemporary Modern

Custom Rebar Valet Contemporary Modern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a custom  valet  made of rebar in black sarin finsih. Contemporary Modern

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Italian Midcentury Modern Clothing Valet
Italian Midcentury Modern Clothing Valet

Italian Midcentury Modern Clothing Valet

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in New York, NY

An Italian clothing valet, Midcentury Modern design period. circa mid-20th century, Italy. A

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Night Valet by Jacques Adnet
Night Valet by Jacques Adnet

Night Valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Valet de nuit par Jacques Adnet en cuir piqué cellier et tissu à motif écossais.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Italian Teak Wood Valet, 1960s
Italian Teak Wood Valet, 1960s

Italian Teak Wood Valet, 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural teak valet from the 1960s captures the essence of mid-century modernism with its

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Valet "Dame" by Romain Barré
Valet "Dame" by Romain Barré

Valet "Dame" by Romain Barré

By Romain Barré

Located in PARIS, FR

Valet "Dame" is an anthropomorphic female figure that can be seen as a sculpture, as well as a

Category

2010s French Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Saturne Valet by Nomade Atelier
Saturne Valet by Nomade Atelier

Saturne Valet by Nomade Atelier

Located in Geneve, CH

Saturne valet by Nomade Atelier Dimensions: D 52 x H 180 cm Material: Brass, Marble, Iron, Cedar

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet by Arcahorn
Levanzo Wardrobe Valet by Arcahorn

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Levanzo Wardrobe Valet by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 30 x W 46 x H 142 cm Materials: Horn, leather

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elegant Lucite Garment Valet-Rack
Elegant Lucite Garment Valet-Rack

Elegant Lucite Garment Valet-Rack

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant acrylic garment valet/ rack from the 1970's. Heavy, quality lucite used for a practical and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Acrylic

Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italian Valet with Trouser Pr
Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italian Valet with Trouser Pr

Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italian Valet with Trouser Pr

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, an Italian valet with trouser press. This piece

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi Valet, circa 1960
Ico Parisi Valet, circa 1960

Ico Parisi Valet, circa 1960

By Ico Parisi

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An elegant Italian clothing valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Requitti. can be disassembled in two

Category

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

Materials

Beech

MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen
MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen

MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen

Located in Geneve, CH

MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen Dimensions: D 64 x W 44 x H 150 cm. Materials: Grey Nature oak

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stone, Metal

MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen
MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen

MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen

Located in Geneve, CH

MG901 Valet by Malte Gormsen Dimensions: D 64 x W 44 x H 150 cm. Materials: Oak, blackened metal

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stone, Metal

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Valet Stands For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of valet stands available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all valet stands available were constructed with great care. Find 1169 antique and vintage valet stands at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 86 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of valet stands available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Valet stands made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Valet stands have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Coat Racks And 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.

Questions About Valet Stands
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The purpose of a valet stand is to keep clothing and accessories within easy reach and free of wrinkles while you're dressing. These pieces of furniture get their name from the valet, a servant who assisted their employer with tasks like dressing and shaving. Find a variety of valet stands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A suit stand is called a clothes valet or valet stand. The name comes from valet, the servant in a household responsible for helping a male employer dress and groom. Shop a collection of valet stands on 1stDibs.

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