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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Black
Italian Designer, Set of Three Coat Hangers, Ceramic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three ceramic coat hangers, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Glaze features brown-grey-green colors.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Giancarlo Piretti "Planta" Brown Plastic Italian Coat Rack Anonima Castelli 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Rare midcentury "Planta" brown plastic coat rack. This Italian item was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972.
This pie...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Wrought Iron Coat Rack with Mirror circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French wrought iron coat rack with mirror circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
1954, Coen de Vries for Deva, Rare Original 1st Version Round Tube Hat 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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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modernist Coat Stand by Jacques Adnet, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century standing coat hook with umbrella holder designed by Jacques Adnet.
Gorgeous modernist design from the 1950s.
1950s - France
Good condition with minor wear.
Di...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Coat Hanger Olaf von Bohr for Bonacina 60s
Located in bari, IT
Two bamboo hangers Designer Olaf Von Bohr for Bonacina 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna.
Wonderful set of eight pieces hooks number 5 like, which consists of...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Duo Rattan Hooks Circular 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern organic pair of vintage rattan coat hooks circular like in brown color Italy 1960s.
Stunning coat hooks from rattan each with one hook for coats or hats, works pe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Black Lacquered and Brass Coat Hanger, French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual design coat hanger is made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Entry Coat Rack Stand Wrought Iron Mirror Porte Manteau with Black Glass Shelf
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage original French mid-century coat and hat rack hall stand
Golden wrought iron and mirror, with umbrella stand.
This type of furniture was placed near the front door and was us...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Brass Coat Wall Hooks, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed & manufactured by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (Bosse Baller Company) in 1950s. Handmade ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Retro 1950's French Standing Umbrella / Coat Hanger / Hat-Rack
Located in Markington, GB
Original vintage retro 1950's French standing umbrella / coat hanger / hatrack
Measures: Height: 168cm, depth: 22cm, width: 62cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Modernist Wall Mounted Coat Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern iron wall-mounted "hang it all" style coat or hat rack with painted wood balls. All original patina. Probably French design, circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Metal Flower Stand, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of metal
- good, original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack "Clef de sol" by Roger Ferraud, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack "Clef de sol" by Roger Ferraud, 1950s
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Coat Rack, Vienna, around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Coat rack vienna around 1950s
Good original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wrought Iron Coat Rack Umbrella Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice decorative black wrought iron coat rack umbrella stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Unique and Amazing Artists Wardrobe / Coat Hanger
Located in Munich, DE
Handmade iron art piece with bronze coating.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Kerguelen Coat Rack Umbrella Stand by Enzo Mari for Danese, Italy, circa 1968
Located in Labrit, Landes
Tall coat rack "Kerguelen" designed in 1968 by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano
Black PVC body with three arches along the top edge which are 'hooks' for coa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Acrylic
Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Coat rack / black umbrella stand designed by Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis 45 series, 1972.Coat rack / black umbrella stand des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Cloth Hanger Stand with Hertha Baller Hooks, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage cloth hanger stand with Hertha Baller hooks, circa 1950s
Good original condition
Iron brass execution.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Frederick Weinberg Style Iron Tripod Valet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unusual wrought iron valet is elegant in its simplicity. The frame is a continuous piece of wrought iron, and the hanger is removable. This is a minimal but stylish take on a st...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Black Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack
Located in Brussels, BE
Black Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Foldable Valet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jacques Adnet Foldable Valet or Coat Stand in Ebonized Bamboo & Black Leather, France, 1950s.
Gorgeous ebonized bamboo, wood and black leather folding valet with brass accents. Attri...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Vintage Bootjack by Luber Guß Vienna, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage bootjack from cast iron beetle like shape circa 1970s.
Manufactured by Luber Guß Vienna.
The vintage condition is very good.
approx. measures:
Width: 15 cm...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Moden Wire Steel Vintage Coat Rack Karl Fichtel Germany c 1955
By Karl Fichtel
Located in Vienna, AT
Metal coat racks or coat stands from black lacquered wire steel designed by Karl Fichtel and produced by Drahtwerke Erlau A.G.Aalen, Germany, circa 1955.
Minimalist design from the 1950s, the wall mounted wardrobe...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass black set of 3 wall hooks in animal form, 1950s, Austria.
The wall hooks are easy to fix with two screws.
The vintage condition is very good with som...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Black Painted Metal & Golden Anodized Aluminum 1950s Coat Rack
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wall coat rack made from black painted metal ribbon-shape support with 6 golden aluminum hooks.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Coen de Vries for Devo “Toonladder” Metal Coat Rack, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Coen de Vries for Devo “toonladder” metal coat rack, the Netherlands, 1960s.
Black metal coat rack with grey metal hooks. In good original condition.
Coen de Vries was a Dutch indu...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Coat Stand Free Standing in Chrome, Perspex and Black and Gold Marble
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian 1960s freestanding coat stand has three chrome arms with Perspex hooks and two rings for scarfs stands. The base is carrara ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Albert Paley Attributed Cast Iron Coat Rack
By Albert Paley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind artist produced piece is an artistic tour-de-force in cast iron. A dramatic addition to any interior space.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Large Tall Wrought Iron Wine Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice high capacity of 49 bottles skinny low profile wine rack.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jacques Adnet Chrome Coat Rack, France, 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful coat rack designed by Jacques Adnet, manufactured in France, circa 1950.
This luxurious piece is made of high quality black lacquered metal with chrome. The round foot h...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome, Metal
pair of coat stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pair of coat stand sin metal with painted wood balls from the 1950's
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Black Freestanding Coat Rack, circa 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage aluminum and black freestanding coat rack or coat stand with an integrated umbrella stand, which was designed and man...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Wrought Iron Coat Rack
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern coat rack in wrought iron with gilt twisted accents. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brown Vintage Wall Plastic Coat Rack, Italy, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
The Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted chocolate brown vintage plastic coat rack was made in 1970 in the middle of Europe, in Milano, Italy according the paper label back-faced the coat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
"Kerguelen" Coat Rack or Umbrella Stand by Enzo Mari for Danese, Italy, 1968
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Standing coat rack model "Kerguelen" designed in 1968 by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, comprises a black PVC body that has three arches along the top edge surrounding the first shelf;...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Acrylic
Three Midcentury Coat Hooks from Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Three forged metal coat hooks from Austria. Made in the 1950s, they have coated in black color.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Saturne, Valet Lamp, Brass, Iron, Cedar and Portoro Gold Marble Fabrication
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The valet is reinvented by Nomade Atelier through Saturne. Completely minimalistic yet highly and aesthetically functional, the Saturne valet permits coats, umbrellas, purses and shoes...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
"Cactus" by Gufram - Drocco & Mello Design 1960s Coat Rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Polyurethane foam and the surface is treated with green Gluflac washable paint.
First edition 1968.
Early example without marking or numbers.
Gufram edited a numbered serie in 197...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brass wall hooks "Max & Moritz" was designed by Walter Bosse 1950s Austria.
The figures “Max & Moritz" are reminiscent of Wilhelm Busch...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Style Black Leather Coat Rack Hanger, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet style black leather hanger, coat rack,
Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950s.
In a very good general condition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Black Metal and Brass Sputnik Style Coat Stand
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very elegant and refined coat stand in the beloved Sputnik style which was very popular during the 1950s. The base is made of black powder coated steel. It has coat hangers on two le...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four wall hooks by Herta Baller 1950, Austria, was made of brass and partly black lacquered.
The vintage conditi...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Brass & Leather Valet Mid-Century Modern France 1950
Located in Miami, FL
The so Classic and classy French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet leather and brass valet.
Base measures: 16 inches L. 15 inches W.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Two French Mid-Century Modern Personal Valets / Coat Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century personal valets / coat stands in a sober, modern style including a solid brass pants hanger. Fully collapse-able.
Priced individually.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Metal WIre and Brass 1950s Wall Coat Hanger
Located in Milan, IT
Metal wire and Brass wall coat hanger.
Mategot style.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Folding Valet Metal Stand by Fratelli Reguitti the 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fratelli Reguitti stylish folding modernist metal valet stand from the 1950s.
Mid-Century Italian Foldable Valet Stand in Iron and brass.
Uni...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Valet de Nuit Leather Wrapped, Original Tartan Plaid Upholstery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and handsome Jacques Adnet valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermes saddle style and original tartan plaid wool upholste...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Signed Aldo Tura Gilt Valet with Goat Skin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Aldo Tura gilt valet with goatskin.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Goatskin
Polished Nickel 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.
We also have a piece in s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel
Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Valet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning French 1950s faux bamboo valet with gorgeous lines and proportions. Designed to fold up for storage however I doubt you'd ever want to do that af...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel, Brass, Iron
Massive Brass Coat Hooks in the Style of Auböck/Walter Bosse/Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a set of 3 coat hooks in the style of either Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Carl Auböck. They are made of massive brass and were produced in Au...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Two Carl Aubock Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two large charming Minimalist wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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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