European Coat Racks and Stands

Large teak slatted wall mount coat rack with 4 large black enameled bent wire 's' hooks. The hooks can be positioned on any desired slat and each hold a hat or 2 jackets or shirts. I...

Small Art Deco Coat Rack with mirror, chrome, France circa 1930. Tubular steel, chrome-plated and polished. Pivoting framed mirror glass. Mounted to the wall through two screw holes....

Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy, 1970s

- good condition - cleaned - made in czechoslovakia - signatured

Antique French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Coat/Hat Stand C.1880 Very attractive example. In good solid and sturdy condition.

Very beautiful small Art Nouveau Coat Rack in oakwood with original hooks. The Wall Coat Rackhas a big umbrella stand as well as six and two clothes hooks...

Folding valet stand in the style of Ico Parisi Mid-century beech and gilt metal 1960s Intact and in good condition, small defects on the gilding. The depth varies from 35 cm when op...

Charming Dutch Arts & Crafts, Folk Art chip carved coat rack with gorgeous original brass hooks from the 1920s Richly decorated and fully hand carved on all sides with exquisite cr...

Midcentury beautiful wall coat rack in bamboo and rattan The piece was produced in Italy in 1960s and features a structure in bamboo canes and three rattan upper hooks and lower hoo...

Jacques Adnet stitched leather and Brass Valet

A set of three large and unusual brass wall hooks, handcrafted in the 1960s. Gently polished by hand, in excellent condition with nice patina. They have different sizes: The large c...

Beautiful bamboo coat rack with three hangers and a top shelf for hats or bags It is very attractive, the bamboo has a very beautiful shape and it is very original, It has the char...

Antique French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Wall Mounted Coat/Hat Rack Constructed from fruitwood to simulate bamboo. C.1880 Good solid construction. Very good condition commensurate of ...

This 1970s Italian coat rack exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the era. Its rectangular mirror, traced with a scalloped wood detail, adds warmth to the sleek reflective surfac...

- good original condition - covered with leatherette.

19th century French Provincial Oak Hall Tree, Finely Carved Details, Sides Having Carved Acorn Caps and Feature Carved Fruit and Floral Accents in a Gibb...

Up to 13 identical postmodern wall-mounted brass hooks from the 1980s, model SE 314, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1985 and crafted by Valli & Valli, Italy. These hooks are sold ind...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Arts & Crafts Shapland & Petter Hall stand with hand hammered Copper panels over a Walnut frame with inset sheild mirror Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking well made and decorative hat glove coat and scarf rack, this one is rare as it has the central mirror and its an earlier than usual example circa 1900 Made by Shapland & Petter, a full blub on their life and works can be found below In terms of the condition it is straight and solid, the piece sits well in any setting and looks decorative and very English country house, we have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, there is one hook slightly bent, otherwise its in fine order Dimensions Height:- 205cm Width:- 113cm Depth:- 40cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple Introduction This Barnstaple based company manufactured some of the finest pieces of furniture in Arts and Crafts style but very little has been written about the company or the pieces they produced. It a great shame that whilst Shapland and Petter pieces have been illustrated in books and auction catalogues they are invariably attributed to other makers such as Liberty and Co in London or Wylie and Lochhead in Glasgow. With this feature, we intend to inspire a more thorough appreciation of the work of the company; readers are invited to help with the task by sending photographs and information. Collectors and auction houses are now showing significantly more interest in Shapland and Petter pieces. The company, based in Barnstaple, England produced a very wide range of furniture in several different styles including many pieces in period reproduction and municipal style for town halls and commercial premises alongside their superb Arts and Crafts range Distinctive features of their superb Arts and Crafts style are the use of heart shaped piercing, geometric shapes with angled arches and the application of repousse copper panels. Decoration with marquetry, metal inlay, mounting of ceramic and enamel cabochons were techniques which they mastered with a combination of state of the art technology and traditional craftsmanship. Most distinctively, the pieces were extremely well made, with care and very best quality materials The growing interest in Shapland and Petter has raised many questions about the origins of the firm, and the sources of influence on their designs, some of which resemble designs by Ashbee, Ballie Scott, Voysey and Talwin Morris. Links have been assumed with Liberty and Co with the supposition Shapland and Petter worked on commissions for Liberty. There appears to be little evidence to support many of the assumptions which have developed around the company and this article is intended to help to start the discussion and to stimulate research The History of Shapland and Petter The Museum of North Devon in Barnstaple have an archive of Shapland and Petter which includes some company records and a small display of furniture and related items. The following text gives history of the company and is reproduced from the display boards in the museum with kind permission of North Devon Museums For over 100 years the Shapland and Petter factory has stood at the end of Barnstaple Long Bridge. Manufacturers of doors, door sets, and custom wood interiors, NT Shapland and Petter Ltd are still one of the towns largest employers. The company was established by Henry Shapland (b. 1823), a cabinet maker by trade. He embarked on a voyage to America in 1848, where he was inspired by an invention for a wave-moulding machine. He was only allowed to see it if he left the country immediately. Returning home with only rough notes, he reproduced the machine and in 1854 began a cabinet making business in one room at the Raleigh woolen mill in Pilton. Later the firm moved to Bear Street in Barnstaple. Henry Petter was an accountant who entered into partnership with Mr Shapland. The business progressed and in 1864 they bought the Raleigh Factory where Shapland first began his work. Success was rapid, but in 1888 the building burnt down. Immediately work began on a bigger and better factory - their present site by the Long Bridge - which included many modern inventions The two Henrys died within two years of each other - Petter in 1907 and Shapland in 1909. In 1924 Shapland and Petter merged with the Barnstaple Cabinet Company, producing North Devon's biggest industry. During the First World War Shapland and Petter's skilled craftsmen turned their hands to wooden propellers for the aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, public tastes changed, and hand carved furniture was too expensive for many. Shapland and Petter's output now included elegant veneered pieces with smooth Art Deco lines. The company fitted out Pullman carriages and ocean liners and made hand-carved church furniture. The famous England Rugby Captain W. W. Wakefield was appointed Company Director in 1927. Throughout the depression of the late 1920's and early 1930's the company still managed to produce high quality work Furniture manufacturing continued until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. Many workers left to fight, while the factory worked on Air Ministry contracts for ammunition boxes. After the war came radio cabinets and laboratory and contract furniture, until eventually large quantities of doors were being produced for hospitals, hotels, schools, offices and other buildings. Examples of Shapland and Petter's work can be seen all over North Devon. In Barnstaple, the shop front at 109 High Street is a good example, and the interior of the old Lloyd's Bank, now Chamber's Brasserie, was also Shapland's work. Examples of carving by Shapland's men can be seen in two chairs and a reading desk in Barnstaple Parish Church As cabinet makers, Shapland and Petter employed up to 350 people at a time. There were designers, carvers, cabinet makers, machinists, polishers, and labourers. The company was one of the first to install American labour-saving devices and was keen to adopt the most up-to-date machinery The fire of 1888 at the Raleigh Cabinet Works was a huge loss for the company. However, it resulted in a new factory which was altogether more modern and better equipped. The new building by the river was arranged into blocks. The production line began with the saw mills and ended with the finishing rooms. There was modern machinery in every department - one of their saws was the first of its kind in Britain. Water sprinklers and electric lights were a necessity - this factory would not burn down As well as the furniture production, Shapland and Petter imported timber by sea and rail. The new factory 's facilities were exceptional Shapland and Petter were renowned for excellent design and workmanship. The carvers were highly skilled, serving seven year apprenticeships and attending classes at the Barnstaple School of Art. Ornately carved furniture required up to a hundred tools The factory produced made to order woodwork for banks, hotels, and shops; mantelpieces, paneling and staircases. They fitted out Pullman railway carriages, the London Guildhall, and Edgar Wallace 's dining room as well as houses like Tapeley Park in North Devon Much of the work involved intricate leaded glass panels, or inlaid fruitwood designs, like the white bedroom suite shown in the exhibition here. This type of work is typical of Art Nouveau 1895 to 1910, inspired by the fluid shapes of plants and flowers Many pieces were made from standard designs. There were hundreds to choose from, and a selection could be seen in local and London showrooms and in catalogues. Although mass-produced, this furniture was well-made by skilled technicians and modern machinery Arts and Crafts designs of Shapland and Petter The development of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the South West of England has not been written up in any detail though we do know of the Art Potters of Barnstaple from the excellent book of this name by Audrey Edgeler. Less is known of the Barnstaple Guild of Metal Workers. We know of the Bath Cabinet Makers and the Newlyn School of Industrial Art in Cornwall but very little has been written about the furniture makers of Barnstaple in Devon The establishment of a large cabinet making firm in Barnstaple is not remarkable in itself; there were several cabinet makers in the area. What is interesting is that this particular Barnstaple firm should become a leading maker of Arts and Crafts furniture, copying the styles of the leading Architect designers and creating their own unique style Critics may point out that as their work was commercially driven and reliant upon machines it therefore does not really qualify as Arts and Crafts. Whilst the company was highly innovative in machine technology, they also employed many craftsmen who worked with their hands in woodcarving, marquetry work, design and application of decorative copperwork and other artistic embellishment in the true Arts and Crafts tradition. Anyone who has experience of Shapland and Petter workmanship knows the level of craftsmanship invested in each piece Sources of inspiration There appears to be no evidence to link any known architect, artist or designer to the Shapland and Petter company. Their designs appear to have been created solely by their own internal design staff none of whom appear to have published or registered their work in any other context C. R. Ashbee who established the Guild of Handicrafts visited Barnstaple in 1893 and provided a twelve week course on the design and decoration of furniture. It is presumed that this visit was hosted by Shapland and Petter, and that their own staff and those from other local furniture makers attended the course. Ashbee appears to have been unimpressed by the commercial attitudes he encountered and apparently disappointed at the lack of interest in his (high minded) lectures. What is interesting however is the similarity between some of his designs and those used by Shapland and Petter, particularly in respect to inlaid floral design. Perhaps he left a lasting influence which has not yet been verified There has been some speculation on the influence of Scottish designers, particularly because of the use of Glasgow rose designs which are typical of the Glasgow School, and particularly of Talwin Morris. There are also several designs which use similar motifs to those used by Baillie Scott, the use of two doves in flight for example. More research is needed to trace possible links here. One thing that is clear is that there was a great deal of copying and selling designs in the furniture industry at the time and a nineteenth century survey on the furniture trade recorded that '' Barnstaple pays the best prices for designs ..'' Collaboration with other companies There is evidence that Shapland and Petter organised a wide network of companies to retail their products and hence many pieces have the labels of retail furnishers added. Little is known of their marketing in Europe and America but it may be that many Arts and Crafts pieces were sold abroad. Shapland and Petter had excellent access to rail and shipping lines for importing timber and presumably for exporting their finished products The extent of their collaboration with other companies is yet to be ascertained but there is evidence that their suppliers included the Della Robbia Pottery, Pilkingtons Tile...

A gorgeous pair of coat racks by French designer Jacques Adnet. The black iron frames are completely wrapped in black leather, featuring Adnet's signature contrast stitching. Each ho...

Art Deco brass wall coat rack, circa the 1930s, Germany. An elegant Art Deco wall coat rack made of brass with six sliding hooks. Dimensions: height: 8 cm / 3.15 in; width: 56 cm / 2...

Cactus is the Italian design icon that has revolutionised the domestic landscape. Made of flexible polyurethane, this foyer tree with four cantilevered arms is as tall as a person an...

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, AT4 "Fisarmonica" coat hanger for Azucena, Italy, 1950s (Original Vintage version). Technique: Brass and wood Literature: Domus, n. 319, June 1956, p. 19.

Born in 1972, the Cactus Coat Rack has questioned the static and rigid world of interior design since its inception, revolutionizing the traditional f...

Rare mid century tubular steel coat rack by bremshey & co, solingen. A timeless and functional design made of tubular steel. The whole stand is a slight arc. The lower rack consists...

20th century vintage clothes valet by Fratelli Reguitti made in Italy circa 1950 Beechwood with brass and rubber castors and brass tie holders, o...

Early 20th century carved towel rail circa 1910. Good quality towel rail made from mahogany and pine.  Decorative carved shells to the top with further carvings to the supports.  3 ...

Servomuto by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Made in Italy, 1990s.  Red plastic and black metal floor-standing servant. The coat rack has two movable arms and are made of black l...

Museum quality, 19th century coat rack with as many as eleven stunning bronze hooks. Only very rarely will you come across an antique that is as perfect and original as this large s...

Friso Kramer DZ05 'Deurne' Wire Coat Rack for 't Spectrum, Bergeijk, The Netherlands, 1956. Wonderful modernist wire frame coat rack by famous Dutch designer Friso Kramer (1922-2019...

Up to 4 beautiful modernist wall hooks from the 1950s, made of solid black-finished and partly polished brass. Sold and priced per piece. Executed by Hertha Baller Vienna in Austria...

Coat stand of soft polyurethane finished by hand with Guflac®. Open Edition. As tall as a human, CACTUS®, initially conceived as an eccentric coat hanger, has become over the years...

Playful coatrack designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello in the 1970s shaped like a whimsical cactus in foam painted in bright green. Guido Drocco and Franco Mello were Itali...

Beautiful and solid towel holder from the 1970s. Wonderful high-quality workmanship and absolutely hand-flattering shape. Solid cast brass and acrylic rods. Condition: Very good vi...

Beautiful Mid-Century Rosewood wall mounted coat rack with 5 short fat, linear panels each holding a cast aluminum hook. In original condition with minimal wear and scratching.

A set of three brass coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 6” H x 5.5” W x 2.125” D

Coat rack model 109C by Artek, designed by Alvar Aalto. This item is from 1960s, in original condition and has wonderful patina of age.

A nickel-plated metal coat rack, model "Clitoquattro", designed by Giuliana Gramigna and Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.7...

Boasting unparalleled details in Corno Italiano inlayed in a durable black lacquered wooden structure, the Levanzo wardrobe valet is an iconic object to...

Stunning Mid-Century coat rack in woven rattan, wicker and bamboo. This gorgeous piece was hand-crafted in Italy during the 1960s. This French Riviera style coat rack features 3 lo...

Large Wood coat rack from the mid 20th century Excellent conditions Perfect for entering your home to hang your bags coats It has a top shelf to support the hats Elegant and functi...

Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack in Brass and Ochre for GUBI Designed in 1956 by Matégot, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark, who meticulo...

A beautiful and elegant clothing Valet, design by Ico Parisi, made of beech wood, the little brass telescoping brass bars are very cute, you can pull them out

Italian ornate antique brass & onyx marble coat hat rack hall tree 1950s. This high quality free standing, ornate hall tree dates to the 1950's. ...

A set of four brass coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 5” H x 4.75” W x 2.125” D

A charming 18th century hand-wrought iron kitchen rack with five hooks originally used for hanging spoons and other utensils near the hearth, and ...

Long slatted teak and black enameled metal wall mount coat rack with movable wood hooks and elegant rounded multi-wood bars. In lightly refinished condition, with some wear to metal ...

Gustave Serrurier-Bovy wall coat rack, circa 1905, Belgium. Oak, brass. Stamped at the back: Serrurier Liège. Dimensions: 104 cm W, 64 cm H, 36 cm D. All purchases are covered by our...

Circa 1900-1910 Warm oak patina hand made barley twist cane stand with simple lines, six sectionals and original metal drip pans. Compact size and e...

Cool vintage wall coat rack, coat rack with 5 hooks, completely in the typical 50s rockabilly style, a rounded wooden surface finished with wood veneer and a gold plastic band all ar...

French Art Nouveau walnut and maple hatrack with a large center mirror having whiplash carving and 5 gilt bronze firefly coat hooks and lower umbrella s...

Mid-Century Modern wooden coat rack, Italy, 1960s.

Stunning and rare pair of Art Deco Modernist coat racks. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered fram...

Vintage Italian valet coat stand (circa 1950s). Old world glamour and practicality all at once make this valet coat stand extremely appealing. Th...

Valenti coat rack, design Isao Hosoe, 1970 These coat racks, designed by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce in 1970, represent an icon of 1970s Italian design. Their minimalist and functio...

Heavy coat stand from series 9 by the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen based on a design by Sidse Werner from the early 1970s. A very functional and stylish coat stand. As the name ...

Gorgeous midcentury coat rack in bamboo, rattan and walnut wood by Olaf von Bohr for Bonacina, produced in the 1960s in Italy. This iconic piece features a bamboo and rattan structure with five hangers in dark walnut wood and two curved bamboo hooks...

Wall anchorage for the opinion Ciatti Senzatempo modular coat rack. Available in chrome or gold finish.

Rack towel holder by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble, brass Dimensions: 70 x 84.5 x 20 cm Weight: 13.2 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation, experimenting with materials with the goal to develop robust, lasting and timeless designs. Aparentment collections feature...

Antique unique clothes rack made by hand from northern Sweden. The clothes rack is made around the year 1900 in painted pine. Original condition and original paint with some distress...

It is a sign of a most mature culture when articles of everyday use also come to catch the aesthetic eye. Otto Blümel‘s coat stand Nymphenburg is an archet...