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Vintage Postmodern Valet Clothing Rack, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern Valet Clothing Rack, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern Valet Clothing Rack, 1980s

$1,759

H 44.88 in W 15.75 in D 15.35 in

Vintage Postmodern Valet Clothing Rack, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Folding "silent servant" clothes rack. A postmodern design in black and white. The two basic

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Vintage Adjustable Metal Clothing Display Rack 20thC
Vintage Adjustable Metal Clothing Display Rack 20thC

Vintage Adjustable Metal Clothing Display Rack 20thC

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 63.75 in W 32 in D 30.25 in

Vintage Adjustable Metal Clothing Display Rack 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Adjustable Metal Clothing Display Rack 20thC Measures - 63 3/4" x 32" x 30 1/4" A vintage

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20th Century Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modernist Jacques Adnet Style Wrought Iron Hairpin Clothing Valet
Vintage Modernist Jacques Adnet Style Wrought Iron Hairpin Clothing Valet

Vintage Modernist Jacques Adnet Style Wrought Iron Hairpin Clothing Valet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Modernist Jacques Adnet Style French Wrought Iron Hairpin Clothing Valet. Item features

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wrought Iron & Brass Clothing Valet
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wrought Iron & Brass Clothing Valet

Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wrought Iron & Brass Clothing Valet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wrought Iron & Brass Clothing Valet. Item features a wrought

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet
Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet

Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet. Item features rolling

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Vintage Lucite Valet Shoe and Clothing Stand
Vintage Lucite Valet Shoe and Clothing Stand

Vintage Lucite Valet Shoe and Clothing Stand

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H 48 in W 18 in D 15 in

Vintage Lucite Valet Shoe and Clothing Stand

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Westfield, NJ

Vintage Lucite Valet shoe and clothing stand circa 1980s. Shoe rack holds 2-3 pairs of shoes and

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Lucite

Round Vintage Clothing Rack
Round Vintage Clothing Rack

Round Vintage Clothing Rack

Located in New York, NY

Antique spinning clothing rack with brass details. This item can be viewed at our 149 Madison

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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage French Black Wood Clothing Rack
Vintage French Black Wood Clothing Rack

Vintage French Black Wood Clothing Rack

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H 72.75 in W 70 in D 23.25 in

Vintage French Black Wood Clothing Rack

Located in Fullerton, CA

Vintage black wood clothing rack from France. This clothing rack has a simple design with a metal

Category

20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Circular Clothing Rack
Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Circular Clothing Rack

Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Circular Clothing Rack

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Circular Clothing Rack. Base Measures 30" x 30", Height is 75 1/2".

Category

20th Century American Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Brass

Art Deco Style Vintage Clothing Rolling Garment Rack
Art Deco Style Vintage Clothing Rolling Garment Rack

Art Deco Style Vintage Clothing Rolling Garment Rack

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage clothiers rack, rolling garment rack. Made from cast aluminium, steel and iron. Reads "Made

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

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Art Deco Clothing Rack From France, Circa 1940
Vintage Art Deco Clothing Rack From France, Circa 1940

Vintage Art Deco Clothing Rack From France, Circa 1940

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Art Deco Clothing Rack From France, Circa 1940. Superb model with original brass details

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Vintage 1940s European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rolling Garment Rack, Clothing Coat Stand Art Deco
Vintage Rolling Garment Rack, Clothing Coat Stand Art Deco

Vintage Rolling Garment Rack, Clothing Coat Stand Art Deco

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Art Deco garment rolling coat, clothing rack, stand. Made from cast aluminium, iron and

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Industrial Vintage, Steel and Metal Retail Clothing Fitting Stand, Rack, Storage
Industrial Vintage, Steel and Metal Retail Clothing Fitting Stand, Rack, Storage

Industrial Vintage, Steel and Metal Retail Clothing Fitting Stand, Rack, Storage

Located in Oakville, CT

Industrial vintage, iron, steel and metal retail clothing fitting stand, rack, storage.

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage Floor Standing Spiral Clothing Display Stand
Vintage Floor Standing Spiral Clothing Display Stand

Vintage Floor Standing Spiral Clothing Display Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Metal Floor Standing Spiral Clothing Display Stand Featuring a vintage metal spiral

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Wood Clothing Valet Gentleman Suit Stand
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Wood Clothing Valet Gentleman Suit Stand

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Wood Clothing Valet Gentleman Suit Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency brass wood clothing valet gentleman suit stand. Item features a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Masonic Temple Mission Style Coat Stand
Masonic Temple Mission Style Coat Stand

Masonic Temple Mission Style Coat Stand

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H 69.75 in W 118.75 in D 28 in

Masonic Temple Mission Style Coat Stand

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage wooden coat / clothing / hat rack or stand. Clothing storage unit with poles and coat hooks.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Steel

3 Industrial Racks
3 Industrial Racks

3 Industrial Racks

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H 75 in Dm 34.5 in

3 Industrial Racks

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Several unique models of vintage clothing racks are available. Mixed lot of clothing racks.

Category

Vintage 1960s Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Vintage Brass Clothing Valet or Rack
Beautiful Vintage Brass Clothing Valet or Rack

Beautiful Vintage Brass Clothing Valet or Rack

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H 43.75 in W 18 in D 11.75 in

Beautiful Vintage Brass Clothing Valet or Rack

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage brass and lacquered wood clothing valet on small casters. Clothing valet can

Category

20th Century Italian Luggage Racks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Clothing Stand, Distressed Garment Coat Rack Art Deco
Vintage Clothing Stand, Distressed Garment Coat Rack Art Deco

Vintage Clothing Stand, Distressed Garment Coat Rack Art Deco

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Art Deco style distressed clothing stand, garment or coat rack. Measures: Stands 58 1/4

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

1930s Art Deco Clothing Display Rack
1930s Art Deco Clothing Display Rack

1930s Art Deco Clothing Display Rack

Located in Alhambra, CA

Rare Art Deco clothing rack. Formerly used in a vintage clothing store in West Hollywood, CA

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand
Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand

Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Brass and Wrought Iron Hand Clothing Rack Stand This beautiful vintage French brass

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Vintage Industrial, Wall Mount Coat Clothing Rack Storage, Shelving
Original Vintage Industrial, Wall Mount Coat Clothing Rack Storage, Shelving

Original Vintage Industrial, Wall Mount Coat Clothing Rack Storage, Shelving

Located in Oakville, CT

Original vintage Industrial, American made wall mount coat, clothing, rack, shelf, storage.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rolling Clothing Rack, Garment Coat Stand Retail Store Display
Vintage Rolling Clothing Rack, Garment Coat Stand Retail Store Display

Vintage Rolling Clothing Rack, Garment Coat Stand Retail Store Display

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage distressed garment rolling clothing coat rack. Steel bubble pipe joints. Measures: 78 1/2

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Art Deco Clothing Racks
Set of Two Art Deco Clothing Racks

Set of Two Art Deco Clothing Racks

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H 62.75 in W 84 in D 30 in

Set of Two Art Deco Clothing Racks

Located in Oakville, CT

Set of two vintage art deco style clothing racks. Measuring 62 3/4" in height, 71 3/4" in length

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Rolling Clothing Rack, Garment Coat Stand with Cast Iron Bubble Fittings
Vintage Rolling Clothing Rack, Garment Coat Stand with Cast Iron Bubble Fittings

Vintage Rolling Clothing Rack, Garment Coat Stand with Cast Iron Bubble Fittings

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage distressed garment rolling clothing coat rack. Steel bubble pipe joints. Measures: 63 1/4

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Iron

Coat Tree Clothing Display Stand Turn of the Century Vintage
Coat Tree Clothing Display Stand Turn of the Century Vintage

Coat Tree Clothing Display Stand Turn of the Century Vintage

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Solid wood coat tree, clothing display stand, with horizontal brass rod support. Turn of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Regency Style Pine Clothing Valet Stand Dressboy Golfer Scene
Vintage Italian Regency Style Pine Clothing Valet Stand Dressboy Golfer Scene

Vintage Italian Regency Style Pine Clothing Valet Stand Dressboy Golfer Scene

Located in Dayton, OH

Italian Regency style dressboy or clothing valet stand, circa late 20th century. A ribbed design

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Clothing Valet Seat Chair with Drawer
Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Clothing Valet Seat Chair with Drawer

Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Clothing Valet Seat Chair with Drawer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Birch and Brass Clothing Valet Chair with Drawer. Item

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Glo-Mar Brass Cannonball Art Deco Gentlemans Suit Clothing Valet Stand
Vintage Glo-Mar Brass Cannonball Art Deco Gentlemans Suit Clothing Valet Stand

Vintage Glo-Mar Brass Cannonball Art Deco Gentlemans Suit Clothing Valet Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Glo-Mar brass cannonball Art Deco Gentlemans suit clothing valet stand. Item features

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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Department Store Cast Iron Round Top Clothing or Display Rack
Vintage Department Store Cast Iron Round Top Clothing or Display Rack

Vintage Department Store Cast Iron Round Top Clothing or Display Rack

Located in Pau, FR

Heavy, solid commercial quality cast iron round top clothing / coat or display rack. The rack has

Category

20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

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Maison Jansen French Mid-Century Steel and Brass Valet with Ram Head Accents
Maison Jansen French Mid-Century Steel and Brass Valet with Ram Head Accents

Maison Jansen French Mid-Century Steel and Brass Valet with Ram Head Accents

By Maison Jansen

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century steel and brass valet with a ram head accents and adjustable oval tray resting on 3 legs with castors (att: MAISON JANSEN)

Category

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

Materials

Steel

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 some wear and patina to the brass.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Brass Swivel Valet by ‘La Permanente Mobili Cantù’
Mid Century Italian Brass Swivel Valet by ‘La Permanente Mobili Cantù’

Mid Century Italian Brass Swivel Valet by ‘La Permanente Mobili Cantù’

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Atlanta, GA

Excellent quality Mid Century Italian valet or coat rack with a brass central swivel stand raised on four splay feet. The stand supports three double-sided panels beautifully veneere...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 with lion feet - very nice. Holds a jacket, pants and has the necessary platform f...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Tole Metal Clothing Suit Valet
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Tole Metal Clothing Suit Valet

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Tole Metal Clothing Suit Valet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Distressed Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Tole Metal Clothing Valet. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 48" H x 18.5" W x 13" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Luggage Racks

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Clothing Racks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage clothing racks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage clothing racks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are all kinds of vintage clothing racks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage clothing racks made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Coat-racks-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 Vintage Clothing Racks
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Vintage clothes are usually 20 years old or older. Unlike jewelry, clothing is usually not referred to as antique. As a result, people usually use the term vintage to describe all garments produced at least two decades ago. In some cases, you may see clothing that is 100 years old or more referred to as historical or period clothes. Find a wide range of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Vintage clothing is so expensive due to supply and demand. Many people love vintage apparel because it is unique, visually appealing and often features exceptional tailoring and materials. At the same time, only a limited number of pieces survive from previous eras, and those that do aren't always in good condition. As a result, the high demand and limited supply drive up prices. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Clothes that are considered vintage are those that are at least 20 years old. Shoes, accessories and bags produced prior to 20 years ago may also be called vintage. You may sometimes see apparel that is over 100 years old referred to as historic or period clothing. Find a large selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Whether vintage clothing is secondhand varies. Vintage clothing is the term for apparel produced more than 20 years ago. Due to its age, vintage clothing was often preloved and worn by someone else. However, it is possible to find a small number of vintage items that are brand new with tags, indicating that no one has worn them previously. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What vintage-style clothing is called varies. Vintage-style clothing is the term for apparel that draws inspiration from pieces produced 20 years ago or more. Some people refer to it as retro or retro-influenced clothing. Because it was manufactured more recently than authentic vintage clothing, clothing that is vintage style is classified as contemporary. Shop a wide range of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the value of a pair of vintage Versace clothing, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. While some online resources are helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not reflect the actual value of your item. The actual value depend on a number of factors, including the shape your garments are in. You’ll find expertly-vetted vintage Versace clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    You can tell if vintage clothes are real in a few ways. First, look inside pieces for labels. Union tags are usually a sign that a piece is vintage, and by researching the maker of your apparel and the evolution of their brand labeling, you can often estimate how old a particular garment is. Check the fasteners and fabrics for pieces you believe were produced in the early 20th century or before. Generally, older vintage clothing will have metal zippers and shell or metal buttons rather than plastic. However, keep in mind that any apparel that is more than 20 years old can be considered vintage. Since plastic became a commonly used material by the 1950s and ’60s, plastic buttons and other more modern features may not necessarily mean a piece isn't vintage. Because it can be difficult to date clothing on your own, consider having a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if clothes are actually vintage, examine their details closely. Any article of clothing that is at least 20 years old is vintage, and fabrics, construction methods and styles have changed many times over the history of fashion. As a result, apparel from different decades and periods will have its own characteristics, and you may find it helpful to research what features to expect when dating apparel that you believe was made during a specific time, such as the 1960s and 1970s. However, there are a few signs that typically indicate that clothing is vintage. The first is the brand logo on the neck or waist tag. Many brands update their logos on a regular basis, so looking at images of a company's historic labels can often help you determine roughly when it made a particular piece. Other tags and markings can also be useful for spotting authentic vintage clothing. For example, since the Woolmark labeling system ended in 1999, finding a Woolmark logo inside a piece usually means it's vintage, as does the presence of Union tags. Checking the location of manufacturing can be helpful, too. If a garment was made in a country that no longer exists, such as Yugoslavia or West Germany, it would typically be vintage. A certified appraiser or experienced authenticator can be of assistance when trying to determine the date of a particular item. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel.

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