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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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Ico Parisi Voor Fratelli Reguitti, Dressboy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice green pickled beechwood dress boy. 1960s on wheels.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Beech

Coat Rack Mid 20th Century Wood, Italy 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
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...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

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

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Wrought Iron

Le Corbusier LC17 Portemanteau Coat Rack by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat rack designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This coat rack was originally created by Le Corbusier for the Cabanon, a summer-...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass 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

Union Champion Coat Rack and Valet, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Union champion coat rack and valet, 1960s Original condition.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Set of 3 Vintage 1950s Hangers for Clothes
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of three vintage hangers from the 1950s, entirely in wood with iron hanger. Solid and robust, they can also be used as furnishing and design elemen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

1970's Sidse Werner Style Steel Tube 'Coat Tree' Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Mid-Century, 1970's, Sidse Werner style chrome tube 'coat tree' coat rack. Dynamic design and practical functionality highlighted by 8 bent steel tubes. Piece is in origina...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel

Set of Four Hangers Made of Lucite and Brass, Italy, 1950s, Coat Hangers
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four hangers made of Lucite and brass, Italy 1950s. Coat Hangers Dimensions: Width 13 cm, depth 6 cm, height 14 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Hand-Carved Elephant Coat or Towel Rack in Dark Wood, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual rack for towels, handbags, hats, coats etc. Its hand carved in Dark wood with fine details. According to its previous owner his grandfather has ordered this piece locally in ...
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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Carl Auböck Four Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are made of patinated solid brass with polished details. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Large Wooden Slats and Brass Hooks Wall-Mounted Coat and Hat Rack, Austria 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very practical and decorative midcentury wall wardrobe made of wooden slats and brass hooks. The wooden slats are attached to two lacquered flat steel strips. Good condition with nor...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Steel

1940's Italian Etched Green Glass & Brass Coat Rack
Located in Hanover, MA
The color green applied to the back of the glass like silver to a mirror is absolutely sublime. The brass fittings and mounts are high quality machine turned. The delicate floral m...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Pair of Olaf von Bohr Wall Hooks Rattan circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Italian pair of wall sconces in rattan by Olaf von Bohr. Olaf von Borh is Austrian, born of a sculptor father (Roland von Bohr). He is particularly inspired by natural forms. When no...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

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

Bamboo & Rattan Coat Rack Hanger Attributed to Olaf von Bohr, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Two-hooks coat hanger in bamboo and rattan attributed to the designer Olaf von Bohr. 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, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Original Midcentury Alvar Aalto Coat Rack / Shelf Stora Enso Building, Finland
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this original coat rack with shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa 1960 featuring birch wood, metal coat hooks and early nickel plated steel hanger ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel

Danish Modern Floating Teak, Brass and Steel Coat Hanger, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically composed teak rack and stainless bend wire hanger with brass 'socks'. Manufactured and designed in Denmark by Torben Orskov. Hidden sockets for mounting to the backsid...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Steel

Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo coat hanger designer and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Brass, Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 brass and multi-colored resin coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Gispen Grey Enameled Metal Coat Tree with Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen light grey enameled metal coat rack with weighted base and umbrella holder. 8 tubular arms with black synthetic knobs for coats and hats. In origin...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wall Coat Racks
By Jeam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s wall coat racks by Jeam-Verona. Formica in vinyl upholstery with the traditional painting of Verona. it can be sold as one for $1100. USA continental in home delivery $500
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Floor Coat Hanger with Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular and impressive coat stand with umbrella stand in turned walnut, produced in Italy in the 1950s. It has been restored and polished with shellac. The coat hanger is made up...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass 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

Bamboo and Rattan Triangular Coat Rack Stand Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful midcentury Triangular Coat Rack in bamboo and rattan in the style of Viavai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

French Retro Style “Sputnik” Chrome Coat Rack, Hat and Coat Hooks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Retro Style “Sputnik” Chrome Coat Rack, Hat and Coat Hooks Long chunky set, 6 double “Sputnik” coat hooks, wall coat rack The rail is 27” lon...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta Servomanto Coat Rack, Italy 1985
Located in Naples, IT
Coat stand from the Servi series by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1985. Base in black painted polypropylene. Support rod and coat-hook arms in painted steel.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel

Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Metal, Orange Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and orange resin coat hanger designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo coat hanger designer and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

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

Rare Extra Large Wall Mounted Coat Rack in Solid Pine by Jakob Kielland Brandt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare extra large wall-mounted coat rack in solid pine by Jakob Kielland Brandt.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Pine

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Coat Hangers, Nickel-plated Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of nickel-plated brass wall hangers designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Metal Wall Coat Rack, France, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern teak and metal wall coat rack, France, 1960s. Should hang on the wall, mounting material is included.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Rattan Wall Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan wall coat hook hanger, Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching wall coat stand features three hooks for hanging clothes, hats or bags. Its clean design makes it t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Bamboo & Rattan Coat Rack Stand by Olaf von Bohr, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Single netting coat hanger in rattan by the designer Olaf von Bohr. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professional restorer.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Coat Hangers in Lucite and Solid Brass Italian 1950s Mid Century Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coat hangers in lucite and solid brass Italian 1950s mid century design, elegant and of great design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

1960s Italian Mid-century Carved Wood Glass Brass Chiavari Wall Coat Hanger Rack
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Chiavari style wall coat hanger in carved wood with great shiny black lacquer vintage patina solid structure with glass shelf and brass hangers. The shapely c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Rare Tripod Coat Rack of the 1950s
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This funny tripod coat stand is for sure a design of the 1950s, probably of French or Belgian manufacture. It looks like an abstract sculpture. The designer must have been inspired ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Lucite Brass Wardrobe Six Cloth Hangers, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid Century Modern vintage lucite brass coat rack with 6 cloth hangers, which was designed and manufactured Italy 1950s. Six cloth hangers were made of brass and white lacquered be...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Industrial Red and Gray Coat Rack by Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century industrial coat rack by by widely acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer Ahrend de Cirkel. Outfitted with red hooks on grey enameled post and a weighted enameled metal ba...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Set of Four Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Austrian Coat Hangers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing set of four midcentury brass coat hangers. This wonderful set was produced in Austria during the 1970s. This set is magnificent because is in good vintage condition, has a marvellous patina and a simple mechanism that allows opening the hanger (for 3 hangers out of 4). You are also going to adore the straight lines and purity of the material. A must-have that will complete a midcentury-style bedroom or a living room with an open wardrobe.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Designer, Coat Rack, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan coat rack designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Coat Tree Hanger by S. Werner for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in KUTNO, PL
Coat Tree hanger consisting of eight arms of bent steel ending in synthetic balls. The design dates back to 1971. Coat Tree was designed by Sidse Werner for the Danish company Fritz ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Set of Three Coat Rack Stand in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of three rectangular coat hangers in rattan and bamboo, double hook. 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

1930's "ROLLATOR" Walker Or Storage Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's "Rollator" originally used as a walker but can be used as a storage rack, or stand. In original condition with heavy visible wear, consistent with its age and use.
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1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

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

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

Set of 4 Mid-Century Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning single hooks for individual attachment to the wall. Extremely rare and very very decorative.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very practical
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

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

French Rattan & Bamboo Coat Rack With Shelf circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Rattan & Bamboo coat rack with shelf circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

Mid-century modern Bamboo Coat Rack by Olaf von Bohr, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century modern Bamboo & Rattan Coat Rack by Olaf von Bohr made in Italy, 1950s. Olaf von Bohr is an austrian designer born in Salzburg in 1927. After learning the woodworking and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Jacques Adnet For Hermes French Valet Leather Wrapped with Original Tartan Plaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare Jacques Adnet for Hermes valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermès saddle style and original tartan plaid wool upho...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Coat Hangers, Nickel, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three nickel coat hangers designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Black Sputnik Wall Hook Lacquered Wood and Metal in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This rotatable clothes hook was produced in the 1970s and is reminiscent in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Studio BBPR 'Attribution' Coat Rack with Shelf, Metal, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal coat rack with a walnut shelf, attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Luciano Frigerio Mid-century Modern Brass and Mirror Clothes Hangers, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Designed by Luciano Frigerio this delightful and unique mirrored coat hanger, divided into three mirror parts in rose gold and gray colored with 3 sculptural bronze plaques applied w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Bronze

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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