Paul Kiss helped elevate metalwork to an art form in the 1920s and 1930s, creating beautiful Art Deco-inspired furniture like table lamps and wall mirrors with exquisite ornate details. The pieces often featured geometric designs, plant motifs and human and animal figures.
Kiss was born in Hungary in 1885, but he settled in Paris in 1907. There, he worked under Raymond Subes and Edgar Brandt, two of the most celebrated metalworkers of the day. After World War I, Kiss opened his own studio and showroom on the city’s rue Léon-Delhomme. Kiss designed and produced numerous pieces of iron furniture throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He was commissioned to restore historic monuments and make new public monuments as well. Among his clients were the kings of Siam and Egypt.
Kiss produced the metalwork for the Monuments aux Morts war memorial in Levallois-Perret, France, for which he received the silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1924. In 1925, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes.
In the 1920s, Kiss was a mentor to the skilled young designer Paul Fehér. Fehér later moved to the United States, where he became a distinguished designer for Rose Iron Works, continuing the tradition handed down to him by Kiss.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Paul Kiss lighting, mirrors, serveware and more.
Wrought Iron Coat Rack Mirror by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Coat rack mirror by Paul Kiss A silvered wrought iron hand chased and hammered with intricate and fine detail, having four hooks for coats and central mirror with shelf for hats or ...
Wrought Iron
Danish Modern Teak and Cane Wall Mounted Mirror or Hallway Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, yet functional Danish hallway cabinet or wall mounted mirror in teak. The single, cane-fronted door slides to reveal storage divided by an adj...
Cane, Mirror, Teak
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 45.5 in W 30.5 in D 2.75 in
Chuck Clothes Modular Coat Rack by Nice Condo, Valchromat, 2023
By Nice Condo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Chuck Clothes modular hanging system adds flexible storage to your home. The T-slot track allow pegs to slide and twist-lock anywhere on the board. M...
Aluminum
$1,350
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.2 in
Stunning Arts and Crafts Wall Key Cabinet of Embossed Copper with Beveled Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and condition wall key or brush cabinet from 1930. This Arts & Crafts style wall cabinet can be used for all kinds of purposes and the stunning, beveled mirror is a real bonus. The handcrafted artwork in the form of carefully hand-hammered style elements on the copper outside is very aesthetically pleasing and the patina too makes this cabinet an absolute joy to own and look at. The door still opens and closes perfectly and the patinated interior could not be in better condition either. If you are a collector of rare, timeless, good quality, artistic and practical Arts & Crafts pieces then this wall cabinet with mirror...
Copper
Wicker Rattan & Wrought Iron Coatrack Shelf, France 1960's
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
A combination shelf and coat rack, wicker wrapped wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
$1,718
H 18 in W 37.7 in D 9.1 in
Stylish Dutch Design 1920 Art Deco Coat Rack by Paul Izeren for Genneper Molen
By Genneper Molen, P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition Art Deco coat rack. This geometrical coat rack from the Dutch Art Deco era is a design by Paul Izeren and executed in the studio of 'De Genneper Molen' ...
Metal
Black Oak Knaegt Coat Rack by Rikke Palmerston
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak Knaegt coat rack by Rikke Palmerston. Materials: oak, leather. Dimensions: D 28.5 x W 87.5 x H 3.5 cm. Available in oak or black oak. Rikke Palmerston is a talented u...
Leather, Oak
$7,900
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Carl Auböck Wardrobe Coat Rack Beechwood Patinated Brass Bronze Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. It is made of a beech wood frame in an aged and very warm tone. There are six patinated brass hook...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wall Coat Racks
By Jeam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s wall coat racks by Jeam-Verona. Formica in vinyl upholstery with the traditional painting of Verona. it can be sold as one for $1100. USA continental in home delivery $500
Iron
Coat Rack Shelf
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Coat Rack Shelf by Niagara Furniture is a great accessory that is both useful and decorative. Created from the finest mahogany solids and ...
Mahogany
$924Sale Price|35% Off
H 9.85 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Coat Rack model 109C by Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek coat rack model 109C, designed by Alvar Aalto. The coat rack is from around the 1960s, and it has a wonderful patina.
Birch
French 19th Century Fruitwood Plate and Coat Rack
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming French hat or coat rack, with a shelf. Six hooks are situated along a horizontal bar located under the shelf. The aged finish and uniquely shaped bracket supports give the...
Fruitwood
Jacques Adnet Style Coat Rack
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French coat rack attributed to Jacques Adnet made of iron and willow. Beautiful woven detail with 4 iron wrapped hooks and top shelf.
Iron
Trapeze Mirror frame by Paul Kiss, Wrought Iron, Art Deco, 1930
By Paul Kiss
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Trapeze mirror frame by Paul Kiss, wrought iron, Art Deco, 1930 Measures: H 119cm, W 46cm, D 3cm.
Berlin Iron