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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

Brass Night Valet, French, Circa 1970
Brass Night Valet, French, Circa 1970

Brass Night Valet, French, Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice design valet is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1930s Bauhaus Chrome Clothes Valet, Czechoslovakia
1930s Bauhaus Chrome Clothes Valet, Czechoslovakia

1930s Bauhaus Chrome Clothes Valet, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare 1930s Bauhaus clothes valet produced in Czechoslovakia. Constructed from chrome-plated tubular

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Edoardo Brown Leather and Cashmere Valet

Edoardo Brown Leather and Cashmere Valet

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

metal bars, it features two stands, a suit hanger and a valet tray. Customizable in size and metal

Category

2010s Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Clothing Valet Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Clothing Valet Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Clothing Valet Mahogany

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Complete organizing clothing valet made by C. Birnbaum Ltd. Germany. A place for everything

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome coat stand / valet by Jacques Adnet. Valet has an iron base, brass frame in a bamboo

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Valet by Miguel Milà. Barcelona 1965.
Valet by Miguel Milà. Barcelona 1965.

Valet by Miguel Milà. Barcelona 1965.

By Miguel Milà

Located in Barcelona, ES

Clothes stand designed in 1965 by the iconic Catalan designer Miguel Milà, made of rattan (“caña de

Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Unusual Lacquered Valet, French, Circa 1970
Unusual Lacquered Valet, French, Circa 1970

Unusual Lacquered Valet, French, Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This unusual valet is made of lacquered wood and brass. Circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome coat stand or valet by Jacques Adnet. Entire top and bottom wrapped in leather with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Folding Out Wall Valet, 1960s
Scandinavian Folding Out Wall Valet, 1960s

Scandinavian Folding Out Wall Valet, 1960s

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Stylish Retro Chrome Valet, Suit Hanger, Mannequin
Stylish Retro Chrome Valet, Suit Hanger, Mannequin

Stylish Retro Chrome Valet, Suit Hanger, Mannequin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

excellent Shop Display Stand The Valet is 57” tall and 22” wide TCS63

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Adnet Valet Muet, circa 1960, France
Jacques Adnet Valet Muet, circa 1960, France

Jacques Adnet Valet Muet, circa 1960, France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice valet muet Jacques Adnet, circa 1960, France Stitched black faux leather, faux bambou brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Clothing Valet Brass & Curly Maple
Mid Century Clothing Valet Brass & Curly Maple

Mid Century Clothing Valet Brass & Curly Maple

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic valet with all the necessary accroutrements to outfit and keep tidy your daily wardrobe

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Beaux Arts Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Elegant Clothing  valet design by Ico Parisi
Elegant Clothing  valet design by Ico Parisi

Elegant Clothing valet design by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and elegant clothing Valet, design by Ico Parisi, made of beech wood, the little brass

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech

Mid Century Walnut Gentleman’s Valet designed by Everneat
Mid Century Walnut Gentleman’s Valet designed by Everneat

Mid Century Walnut Gentleman’s Valet designed by Everneat

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

designed in 1950s The Valet is made in Walnut, it stands on a large flat base, above there is a hooped Coat

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Maison Jansen. Valet with his mirror. 1970s.
Maison Jansen. Valet with his mirror. 1970s.

Maison Jansen. Valet with his mirror. 1970s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Jansen, by. Valet with its mirror, in chrome metal. French work realized in the 1970s

Category

Late 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood & Metal Standing Valet
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood & Metal Standing Valet

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood & Metal Standing Valet

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid Century 1960s Danish Modern Rosewood & Metal Standing Valet A beautifully crafted Danish

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Parisi Designed Valet Chair
Mid-Century Parisi Designed Valet Chair

Mid-Century Parisi Designed Valet Chair

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern butler chair by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Regguitti. Walnut frame with coat hanger and cuff link holder, with storage under the woven seat. Please ...

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Mid-Century Brass Valet, 1960s, Italy
Mid-Century Brass Valet, 1960s, Italy

Mid-Century Brass Valet, 1960s, Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Very elegant, very decorative.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Bamboo and Leather Foldable Valet
Jacques Adnet Bamboo and Leather Foldable Valet

Jacques Adnet Bamboo and Leather Foldable Valet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Barcelona, ES

, France, 1950s This outstanding valet or coat stand is entirely made by hand with bamboo canes and carved

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950s Stitched leather valet in great condition by Jacques Adnet Very good overall condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Solid Acrylic Valet by Charles Hollis Jones
Solid Acrylic Valet by Charles Hollis Jones

Solid Acrylic Valet by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice and solid acrylic valet - the pieces are beveled and very well made - a compliment to

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Acrylic

Union Champion Coat Rack and Valet, 1960s
Union Champion Coat Rack and Valet, 1960s

Union Champion Coat Rack and Valet, 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Union champion coat rack and valet, 1960s Original condition.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950s stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet, France.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather

Italian Iron Brass and Beechwood Valet, 1950s
Italian Iron Brass and Beechwood Valet, 1950s

Italian Iron Brass and Beechwood Valet, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian iron brass and beechwood valet, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Style Green Valet, France 1950's
Jacques Adnet Style Green Valet, France 1950's

Jacques Adnet Style Green Valet, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Green leather valet with Brass accents, this one retains it’s original tools which is very rare.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Very rare Jean-Louis Godivier Tip Valet Chair
Very rare Jean-Louis Godivier Tip Valet Chair

Very rare Jean-Louis Godivier Tip Valet Chair

By Jean Louis Godivier

Located in PARIS, FR

Jean-Louis Godivier (b. 1953) “Tip” valet chair by Jean-Louis Godivier for Tebong, ca. 1980 Tebong

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Brass Clothing Valet, Hollywood Regency Style, 1940s
Midcentury Brass Clothing Valet, Hollywood Regency Style, 1940s

Midcentury Brass Clothing Valet, Hollywood Regency Style, 1940s

Located in Doylestown, PA

Midcentury sculptural solid brass clothing valet with adjustable trouser rack and cufflink tray. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Gentleman’s Brass Valet Butler
Vintage Mid-Century Gentleman’s Brass Valet Butler

Vintage Mid-Century Gentleman’s Brass Valet Butler

By Dorothy Draper, Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage aged piece that is sculptural with purpose. Known as a gentleman’s butler or silent butler, these pieces hold an outfit keeping organized and ready to wear. The ha...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Brushed Stainless Steel Valet
Italian Brass and Brushed Stainless Steel Valet

Italian Brass and Brushed Stainless Steel Valet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous masculant Italian valet designed in the 1970s. Constructed of polished brass and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Description1950's Stitched leather Valet by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French

Category

Vintage 1930s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Cognac Valet, France 1950's
Jacques Adnet Cognac Valet, France 1950's

Jacques Adnet Cognac Valet, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Baseball stitched on this unusual form, very sleek and simple.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Valet Coat Hanger, Ivory by Atelier Ferraro
Valet Coat Hanger, Ivory by Atelier Ferraro

Valet Coat Hanger, Ivory by Atelier Ferraro

Located in Geneve, CH

Valet coat hanger, ivory by Atelier Ferraro Dimensions: L 35 x W 65 x H 7 cm Materials: Recycled

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Men's Clothing Valet C1960 Italy
Mid Century Modern Men's Clothing Valet C1960 Italy

Mid Century Modern Men's Clothing Valet C1960 Italy

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Sculptural and very functional clothing valet from Italy. Has all the necessary accoutrements for

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Jacques Adnet Saddle Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s
Jacques Adnet Saddle Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s

Jacques Adnet Saddle Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning coat stand / valet by French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. Valet has an iron frame

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome black coat stand / valet by Jacques Adnet. Valet has a black iron base with brass ball

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Black Foldable Valet in Ebonized Wood
Jacques Adnet Black Foldable Valet in Ebonized Wood

Jacques Adnet Black Foldable Valet in Ebonized Wood

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Jacques Adnet Foldable Valet or Coat Stand in Ebonized Bamboo & Black Leather, France, 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Brass

A Matched Pair Of Heavy Brass Valets Polished
A Matched Pair Of Heavy Brass Valets Polished

A Matched Pair Of Heavy Brass Valets Polished

By Jacques Adnet

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of heavy, adjustable brass valets. Newly polished/lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome black coat stand / valet by Jacques Adnet. Valet has a black iron base with brass ball

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather suede valet, Very rare in this material and this color

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Suede

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare Stitched leather valet... Covered with suede Good vintage condition 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet Black and red leather France

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Brass Gentleman's Valet Style of Maison Jansen
Hollywood Regency Brass Gentleman's Valet Style of Maison Jansen

Hollywood Regency Brass Gentleman's Valet Style of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Hollywood Regency Brass and wood gentleman's valet on castors attributed to Maison Jansen. Made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet France.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi, SPQR

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant solid light cherry Mid-Century Modern gentlemens valet by SPQR was made of solid cherry

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Personal Valets Wood and Chrome
Mid-Century Personal Valets Wood and Chrome

Mid-Century Personal Valets Wood and Chrome

Located in Vienna, AT

German chromed steel and wood valtet made in Germany in the late 1950s. In a very good original condition.

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice Stitched leather Valet by Jacques Adnet France 1950's Great condition

Category

Vintage 1950s European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather

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

1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet Very rare in red Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Jacques Adnet Style Black Valet, France 1950's
Jacques Adnet Style Black Valet, France 1950's

Jacques Adnet Style Black Valet, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Perfect condition, brass and leather.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

1980s Vintage Postmodern Valet Clothing Rack, Metal & Plastic
1980s Vintage Postmodern Valet Clothing Rack, Metal & Plastic

1980s Vintage Postmodern Valet Clothing Rack, Metal & Plastic

Located in Hamburg, DE

fixes the stand in the upright position. Both elements have plastic hangers for clothes at the end

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Beech Gentleman’s Valet designed by Ico Parisi
Mid Century Beech Gentleman’s Valet designed by Ico Parisi

Mid Century Beech Gentleman’s Valet designed by Ico Parisi

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century Beech Gentleman’s Valet designed by Ico Parisi This wonderfully Stylish piece was

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Beech Wood Valet SPQR Italy C1960
Mid-Century Modern Beech Wood Valet SPQR Italy C1960

Mid-Century Modern Beech Wood Valet SPQR Italy C1960

By SPQR

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous simple and elegant beech wood valet made in Italy c1960 by the manufacturer SPQR. In

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Beech Valet Chair by Spqr
Italian Mid-Century Modern Beech Valet Chair by Spqr

Italian Mid-Century Modern Beech Valet Chair by Spqr

By SPQR

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian, Mid-Century Modern, birch clothing stand, valet chair by SPQR features a woven rattan seat

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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 Jacques Adnet, Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

excellent condition. The French Valet features a coat stand, pant hanger, vide poche/catchall for keys

Category

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

Materials

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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