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Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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Carl Auböck Midcentury Six Polished Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Six beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II. They are made of polished solid brass and come with the original brass screws. The same hooks were sol...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage Rattan Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand by Louis Signot
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed by French furniture designer Louis Signot circa 1960s, this vintage rattan coat rack with umbrella stand is as decorative as it is us...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Gold Coat Rack w/ Heavy Black Base, Umbrella Holder, and Circular Hook Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage standing gold enameled metal coat rack. The coat rack has a circular hook crown at the top and an umbrella holder with weighted black painted base. In original condition with...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack in Brass and Vintage Red
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot coat rack in brass and vintage red. Designed in 1956 by Matégot, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark, who meticulously reproduce his work with scrupul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Saarinen Style Stanchions with Velvet Rope
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
These mid-century Saarinen style stanchions with brown velvet rope exude elegance and sophistication. The stanchions feature the iconic tulip-shaped bases, inspired by the designs of...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Clothes Hanger
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-century metal clothes hanger. Clothes hanger in ochre metal, with worked legs. Good condition. Measurements: 157 x 51 x 135 H cm.  
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Modernist Mategot Style Brass Wardrobe Hook Coat Rack Element, France 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Bauhaus Mategot Style wardrobe element. Origin: France Age: 1950s Description: This original vintage Bauhaus Style wardrobe hook...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Aluminum

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

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Brass

Italian Handbag Holder Brass Women's or Counter Display Stand
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant women's handbag stand from the 50's, made in Italy. The bag stand is totally made in brass. Ideal to display necklaces, bracelets, scarves.... T...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Hanging coatrack attributed to Coen de Vries for Devo 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare hanging wall coatrack . Attributed to Coen de Vries for Devo Holland 1950s Remarkably this set is still complete .comes with the 6 hooks and the 6 hangers .In Black and R...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Carl Auböck 2 / 40 Midcentury Brass Plated Coat Hangers, No.5714, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
2 of 40 Beautiful Mid-Century Modern cloth hangers designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in 1960s. They are made of brass-plated solid steel. Of almost continuous organic shape wi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Steel

1970s Coat Hanger "Minivip" Designed by Arch, Benanti E Brunori for Velca
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Coat Hanger "MINIVIP" designed by Arch. Benanti e Brunori for Velca moulded in Cycolac antistatic, 1970s. The item is in very good conditio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Rack Franco Albini Style, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern coat rack or stand. Design in the style of Franco Albini. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Natural bamboo stand with six original bamboo c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Carl Auböck Model #4994 Polished Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4994 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Pier Luigi Colli Iron Coat Rack, Late 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Pierluigi Colli gilded wrought iron coat rack, late 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Designer, Wall Coat Rack with Mirror, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall coat hanger with mirror, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s-1960s.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Italian Set of Four Brass Hat Wall Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set if four Brass brackets - wall heat rack or coat hocks.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Brass & Bakelite Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Coat Rack by L. Caccia Dominioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Brass adjustable structure with black bakelite knobs. This coat rack was designed by L. Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1950s. Very good condition: the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Wonderful Pair of Italien Coat Hangers
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Design Large Rattan Floor Mirror or Coat Rack
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design floor mirror composed of a rectangular, round and aerial rattan structure, adorned with hanger to put in ceiling planter or clothes!
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Mirror

Italian Mid-century Rattan Bamboo Wall Mirror / Wall Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching rectangular rattan and bamboo mirror / wall coat rack. Italy, 1960s This handcrafted mirror was designed in the style of Franco Albini. It has a cool design with a bam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

9x Midcentury Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 9 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Baller Vienna. Gently polished by hand, in good condition with nice patina. Sold separately, the price...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mega Long Wall Coat Rack Spage Age the Length is 3.50 Meters, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Mega long wall coat rack Spage Age the length is 3.50 meters, 1970s This is a long coat rack. Length is 3.5 meters long. They are deep red ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Lucite Wall Coat Rack, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s wall coat rack from Lucite with brass hardware. This acrylic with brass wall coat rack offers space for 4 coats or towels. A modern coat rack made from Plexiglas. This Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Designer, Set of Three Coat Hangers, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three brass and acrylic coat hangers, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Sculptural Valet Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century clothes valet/dressboy made by Vereinigte Werkstätten. It is made from a white enamelled frame, a brass and leather pants hanger ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Coat Rack in Iron and Plastic Decorations, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
An original Italian coat rack in iron with green and red plastic decorations, circa 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Brass Coat Rack with Shelf, 8 Hooks
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass coat rack with shelf - 8 hooks.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Wall Coat Hanger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall coat hanger from the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Bamboo and Rattan Wall Coat Hanger Rack with Mirror, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist bamboo and woven wicker rattan wall coat and hat hanger with mirror. 1960s This lovely coat rack features a central oval glass mirror...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Coat Rack by Carlo De Carli For Fiarm, 1967
Located in Brussels, BE
Coat rack by Carlo De Carli For Fiarm, 1967.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Set of Five Coat Hanger Rack in Murano Glass & Brass by Venini, Italy, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of five coat hangers in Murano glass with brass hooks by Venini. Produced in Italy in the 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Spanish Coat Hanger, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An organic shaped coat hanger. Manufactured in Spain circa 1950 by Unknown Manufacturer. In good original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

1972, Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Iconic "Planta" ABS Coat Stand
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Set of 3 Large Circular Brass and Metal Coat Racks, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Outstanding set of 3 coat racks from Germany 1960s. They have a beautiful midcentury design and are made from brass and metal.  
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

1970s Austrian Coat Hanger
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stainless steel sculptural clothes hanger.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Stainless Steel

Rare Important Coat Rack by Azucena
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare important coat rack by Azucena in brass nickel and marble.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Hanging Coat Rack Karl Fichtel, Germany, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Designed by Karl Fichtel, around 1955, for wire works in Erlau. Reduced construction made of metal filaments encased in white plastic with adjustable, multi-colored coat hooks. Heigh...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Joe Colombo Style Coat Tree Hook Rack Umbrella Stan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Joe Colombo style coat tree umbrella stand. Item features white coated plastic frame, 12 hooks, lower umbrella /...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Glass, Plastic

Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning gentleman's valet designed by Charles Hollis Jones in 1961. The piece is very whimsical in appearance and designed with sophistication in mind. The piece retains the ori...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Bamboo Coatrack by Olaf von Bohr, Italy Midcentury
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian coatrack from bamboo with 3 hooks, circa 1955 Handsome coat rack with 3 solid wooden hooks entwined within the bamboo structure. Good original v...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Italian Black Metal, Wood and Brass Folding Valet Stand, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian black metal, wood and brass folding valet stand, 1950s.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Coat Hat Rack Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Coat hat rack Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960s Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Metal Wire Dress Boy, Holland, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Metal wire valet. Holland, 1950s Very simple and functional design.      
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Two Large Mid Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks, Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large and unusual modernist brass wall hooks, handcrafted in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Gently polished by hand, in excellent condition with nice patina. The pric...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Coat Hat Rack Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wien, AT
Coat hat rack Mid-Century Modern Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

1960s Charles Hollis Jones Towel Rack for Lucille Ball in Solid Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage towel rack designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones for Lucille Ball as part of the "Ball" collection that he designed for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Polished Brass Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning gentleman's valet designed by Charles Hollis Jones in 1961. The piece is very whimsical in appearance and designed with sophistication in mind. The piece retains the ori...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Modern Brass Vintage Set of Six Cloth Hangers Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This modern set of six vintage cloth hangers was made of brass-plated metal. Very good condition with some signs of age. Approximate measures: Width 4...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Gilt Metal Coat Rack, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt metal coat rack, circa 1970-1980.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich Height Brass Coat Rack
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant modernist valet, executed in the 1950s by Vereinigte Werksta¨tten Mu¨nchen Germany. A very beautiful object in very good original condition.  
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Two Valet de Nuit by Pilastro Black & White Enameled Metal Netherlands 1955
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of fold-able valet, coat racks manufactured for Pilastro in the Netherlands between 1955 and 1960. Made from enameled metal. Two valets: one white in the original c...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Coat Hanger, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional coat hanger by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. It is composed of a tempered glass shelf with seven rotating brass hooks.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Glass

Two Valet de Nuit by Pilastro
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of foldable valet manufactured for Pilastro in the Netherlands Between 1955 and 1960. Made from enameled metal. Two valets: one white in the original condition, one...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Three Midcentury Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller Vienna Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Gently polished by hand, in very good condition with nice patina. The price is for the set...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Modern Vintage Set of Three Brass Hangers 1970s Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A modern vintage set of three brass hangers, which was designed and manufactured in Austria 1970s. The brass hanger set is in very good condition with bea...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

"Clef De Sol" Coat Rack by Roger Feraud, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
"Clef De Sol" coat rack by Roger Feraud, 1950s.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-century Modern coat racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern coat racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage coat racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern coat racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original coat racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Fratelli Reguitti, Herta Baller, and Ico Parisi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for coat racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,196.

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