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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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
"Ventaglio" Coat Rack or Room Divider by G. Pasotto for Tarzia, 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition for this first edition of wood coat rack or room divider designed by Giovanni Pasotto and produced in Italy during the 70s by T...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Coen de Vries Coat Rack for Devo, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat rack designed by Coen de Vries, circa 1950. Manufactured by Devo, Netherlands Lacquered steel frame. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wire, Metal

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Wall Hooks by Schönbuch, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eight single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Two different sizes of hooks. The sm...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Mid-Centuty Modern Wall Brass and Glass Coat Racks, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
An original pair of Italian glass and brass wall coat hungers. Excellent condition. Free packing and shipping.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Wall Coat Hanger, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden slats structure and four brass hooks wall coat hanger. Elegant wall coat hanger, with four brass hooks with wooden slats structure, with a typical...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Coat Hanger, Wall Pannel, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage wall coat hanger Manufacturer: Slovenia/Yugoslavia Period of production: 1960s Style: vintage, classic design, midcentury mod...
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1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Cherry Wall Panel / Coat Rack with Brass Hooks, 1950's
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1950's Italian cherry wood wall panel / coat rack with brass hooks.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Cherry

Giò Ponti in the Manner Italian Midcentury Coat Racks 50's
Located in bari, IT
Walnut wood structure coat rack with brass table anchored to the structure, embellished with brass circles creating harmony in the wooden panel. Crystal hood with brass anchors. 1950...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

First Edition, Cactus Coat Rack by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello for Gufram 1968
Located in Lasne, BE
Coat rack in polyurethane in the shape of a green cactus. This is the first edition created in 1968. Wear due to age and time of the coat rack.  
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Polyester

Mid-Century Wall Hanger, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Metal With aged patina Good original condition.  
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Large Coat Rack in Pine Wood for Les Arcs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat rack designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort circa 1960, manufactured in France. Pinewood. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Pine

Pair of Italian Coat Hangers by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian coat hangers by Fontana Arte, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 10 cm; W= 10 cm; D= 10 cm.   
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel

Coat Rack Bamboo 6 Hangers Natural Color and Elegant Shape. Spain, Mid-Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Bamboo coat rack with 6 hangers in natural color and elegant shape. This midcentury bamboo coat rack is unusual - due to its size, elegance, a good coat rack for almost any space,...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Spanish Wild Pig Coat Hanger, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare antique wild pig coat hanger. Manufactured in Spain circa 1950 by unknown manufacturer. In good original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beau...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Antique French Bentwood Coat Stand, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique French bentwood coat stand. By unknown artist, France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bentwood

Wall Mounted Coat Rack, Brown Wood
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This coat rack is made of wood, brown in color. It was made in France around the 1950s. What is interesting is that it is foldable, and therefore its shape changes according to the d...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Carles Riart 'Ona' Wooden Coat Rack, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat rack designed by Carles Riart, Spain, circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 7 Brass Hooks, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant modernist wall-mounted coat rack from the 1950s. An original and old vintage object, designed and executed by the Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck. The frame is...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Scandinavian Folding Out Wall Valet, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stylish folding out wall valet in the style of the iconic Adam Hoff & Poul Østergaard piece for Vitrum. Original Green color. Scandinavian, 1960s. Good vint...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Set of 18 Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eighteen single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Inspired by the work of Carl...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

Wall Coat Rack from Thonet, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Wall Coat Rack from Thonet, 1970s
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Totem Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden totem coat rack, Italy, 1960s.    
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Iron and Beech Wood Italian Foldable Valet Stand, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare midcentury Italian personal coat hanger in an understated modern style. This fantastic item was made in Italy in the 1960s and is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Standing Coatrack 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice standing coatrack. In so typical 1960s Brown and Yellow color. The Chrome curved rods on the top can be put in and put out. For more hanging space...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Antique French Telescopic Metal Music Stand, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique French telescopic metal music stand. Made by unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Wall Mount Hall Coat Rack with Mirror, 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern coat-rack for wall mounting with rare and practical hooks. This Midcentury, wooden wall coat-rack is in very good condition and we think it is an interi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Spanish Coat Hanger, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Spanish antique wooden coat hanger. Manufactured in Spain circa 1950 by unknown manufacturer. In good original condition ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

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

Midcentury Wall Brass Coat Rack, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Stunning & Practical Midcentury Modern Wood & Chrome-Steel Wall Coat Rack 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and highly practical 1960s design wall coat rack. We know that one should never say never, but we don't believe that we will ever again find a midcentury modern coat r...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Coat Rack Stand, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Coat rack stand in bamboo and rattan with two hooks. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden coat rack, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Two different s...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Up to Six Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six beautiful and elegant modernist brass wall hooks in the style of Carl Aubock. Executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Solid brass, partly polished and partly black...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Set of 35 Midcentury Aluminium Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eighteen single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Inspired by the work of Carl...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Authentic Austrian 60's Brass Coat Rack Hat Rack by Baller Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This coat rack is an authentic piece designed and crafted by the Austrian Werkstätten Of Herta Baller, probably designed by Walter Bosse. It was made using the finest materials, in t...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Carlo de Carli for Fiarm Coat Rack in Red Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, hall stand or coat rack, lacquered plywood, plastic Italy, 1960s This eye-catching hall stand in red color was desi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic, Plywood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Coat Rack with Colored Spheres, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Metal coat rack with colored spheres, 1980s Black metal coat rack with tulip base and colored plastic spheres at the ends of the five horizontal arms t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pair of Italian Coat Racks by Veca, 1960s
By VECA
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of italian coat racks by Veca, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 11 cm; W= 11 cm; D= 6 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Coat Rack Mid-Century Modern Elegant Hat Racks and Stands, Design Italian 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It has the style ,class and sobriety of Mid century 50s Design.Milan Style Beautiful, sober and minimalist and elegant Mid Century Modern coat rack, It is an italian coat rack from the 50s. It has the elegance and sobriety of the nordic design of that time and the current one. It has three pendants or hooks in the shape of a ball of solid lacquered iron and an upper shelf as a way to put the bags or the hat. It is in perfect condition and is ideal for any space, due to its neutral and timeless design, it combines with any decorative style and could be placed at the entrance of your house or apartment, in the hallway and could even serve as a towel rack in a nice and elegant bathroom. Racks and Stands > Coat Racks and Stands...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Bedroom Clothes Hanger with Mirror Italy Mid-Century Modern Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom clothes hanger with mirror Italy Mid-century Modern gold.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Modular Hanging Coat Rack, 1980s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian modular hanging coat rack, 1980s. Dimensions: H= 128 cm; W= 193 cm; D= 28 cm.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Glass, Wood

Very Elegant Viennese 50ies Coatstand Pictured in a Semigloss Finish, Re Edit
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant Viennese Coatstand Pictured in a semigloss finish from the 50ies - re edition. Different finishes available.
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage Italian Coat Rack with Three Hand-Painted Hangers
Located in Rome, IT
A coat hanger of Italian design from the 1950s. This vintage entrance jacket stand has a modern and rational design enriched with three enameled an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Midcentury Coat Rack Chromed Metal Enameled Plastic Luci Italia 1970s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 model M-65 coat hangers produced in the 70s by the Luci Italia company. Each single coat hanger was made with a chromed metal structure and a circular knob in white enamelle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Coat Rack Stand, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Coat rack stand in bamboo and rattan with two hooks. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Sculptural 1950s Valet Stand Lucite White Vereinigte Werkstätten Lacca Style
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Modernist high quality off-white enameled iron and metal valet stand with brass, leather and lucite accents made by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, G...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass, Iron

1970s Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear. - Frame made of teak wood.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Mirror, Teak

Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Coat Rack Stand, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular coat hanger with rounded corners in bamboo and rattan featuring four hooks. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dressboy
Located in Weesp, NL
Classy and elegant Scandinavian 1960's dressboy in great condition. The dressboy features a so-called "Svuota Tasche", a specific place to empty your poc...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid Century Coat Rack by Jan Kalous for Uluv
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Entry hall wall coat rack designed by Jan Kalous, manufactured by ULUV, former Czechoslovakia in 1960's. Made of beech wood and rattan. In excellent origina...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Wood

Floor Hanger Ton / Thonet 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-Very good original condition. -Made of bent wood.
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood, Bentwood

Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Coat Rack Stand, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Big rectangular coat hanger with rounded corners in bamboo and rattan featuring five hooks. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Italian Vintage Sculptural Floor Lamp with Steel CoatRack and Umbrella Stand 60s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Coat hanger with lamp, made of steel and ivory lacquered wood. It is a multifunctional object, a sculptural piece in the first place, with a small lamp that creates shadows and gives a feeling of warmth to a corner of your home, and also doubles as a coat hanger, bag rest...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel

Vintage Wall Coat Rack Design by Karl Fichtel 1950s, Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage wall coat rack design by Karl Fichtel 1950s, Germany Black String Coat Rack by Karl Fichtel for Drahtwerke Erlau, 1950s Wall war...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Clothes Hanger and Trouser Press by Windsor, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chamber stand, elegant trouser press from the second half of the last century (circa 1970), which is in good condition and ready to use. The trouser pres...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Chromed Metal Clothes Hanger by Isao Hosoe for Valenti 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Chromed metal clothes hanger designed by Isao Hosoe and produced by Valenti 1970s. Light and elegant essential lines. Another one in black and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

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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