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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
Sculptural Valet Stand White Brass Metal Lucite Vereinigte Werkstätten Lacca 50s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Sculptural high quality white enameled iron and metal valet stand with brass, leather and lucite accents made by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Unique Lino Bersani Coatrack Hand Engraved by Franco Casoni, Italy, 1978
Located in Milan, IT
Unique Lino Bersani coatrack hand engraved by Franco Casoni, Italy, 1978.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Coat Rack Executed in the 1950s by Vereinigte Werkstätten München Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Coat rack executed in the 1950s by Vereinigte Werkstätten München Germany. Original condition.  
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Iron Brass and Beechwood Valet, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern coat stand manufactured in Italy during the 1950s Made of brass, wood and black enameled iron. Fully restored, only the brass is with its original patina.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Three Red Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three plastic wall brackets or cloth hanger designed by Olaf Bohr 1960s, Germany and produced by Kartell Italy. Very easy to fix the coat hangers at the wall. The vintage con...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic

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

Leather and Wrought Iron Wine Bottle Holder by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pasadena, CA
Leather and wrought iron wine bottle holder can hold four bottles horizontally. Tan colored leather and features a wood slab on top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented wall-mounted wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna circa 1950, was made of beechwood slats, which were lacquered black and colorless. Also the wardrobe features five pieces...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

1950s Monumental Italian Wall Mounted Goatskin Wood Hanging Hall Tree Hat Rack
Located in Miami, FL
1950 Italian wall-mounted hanging hall tree with textured creme vinyl backing, x base legs, with final capped tops and brass footed feet, with embell...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Goatskin, Wood

Italian Midcentury Clotheshorse
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury clotheshorse. Picasso-esque figural lacquered and waxed wood “uomo morto” for hanging clothes: jacket, trousers, shirt, socks an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Hat and Coat Stand
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Wrought iron hat and coat stand with brass finals made in France in early 20th century. The decorative design of wrought iron is very nice. One hook is missing.
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Sculptural Coat Hanger / Room Divider by Giovanni Pasotto, circa 1975
Located in London, GB
Coat hanger by Giovanni Pasotto model "Ventaglio". for Tarzia Sculptural and impressive coat hanger that can equally be used as a room divider, Ita...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic, Wood

Original Lacquered Wood Valet, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original lacquered wood valet, circa 1970 lacquered wood, chrome. Wear and tear variable height up to 138 cm.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Chrome

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

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

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Brass, Steel

Solid Wood Coat Rack
Located in Brussels, BE
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1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

1960, Original Rare French Standing Coat Hat Stand with Colored Balls
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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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Clothes Hangers Italian Mid-Century RIMA Attributed
By RIMA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Clothes hangers Italian mid-century RIMA attributed, minimal and sculpture design coat hanger.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Wrought 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

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Wrought Iron

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

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
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

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Brass

Jewelry/Tie Holder in Lucite and Polished Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful jewelry or tie holder designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones and executed in Lucite and polished nickel. The piece has 3 different sta...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Mid-Century Italy Coat Rack Ico Parisi attributed, Beech, with Plasticized Fabic
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italian coat rack Ico Parisi attributed for Permanente mobili Cantù, walnut and beech, fabric printed plasticized, port-hats in painted steel, gilt brass hooks. M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Plastic, Birch, Walnut

Wonderful Set of 2 Masks or Coathangers
Located in Munich, DE
by La Farnesiana ceramics / parma.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Ceramic

Italian Leather and Hand Woven Rattan Coatrack by Vintage Bonacina, 1950s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very nice and uncommon 1950s Italian rattan coatrack with very nice detailed Leather hooks. This coatrack was all handcrafted by Italian wicker crafts...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Leather, Bamboo, Wicker

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

Vintage Lucite and Nickel Jewelry Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic jewelry or accessory holder or display designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones. The piece is made of a combination of Lucite, and polished nickel. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Nickel

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

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Brass

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

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Marble, 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

Italian Bamboo Standing Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Remarkable bamboo coat rack and umbrella stand from Italy. Beautiful shaped hooks. Impressive in scale and super sturdy with wonderful patina. An object for itself.   
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Wrought Iron Modernist Hairpin Atomic Era Clothing Valet after Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique vintage French Mid-Century Modern wrought iron and brass hairpin clothing or clothes valet in the manner of Jacques Adnet. Item features brass ball ends on the iron rods, clea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Nickel Coat Tree
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and sublime coat tree with four (4) double hooks, retaining the original nickel finish.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Lader Back Towel Rack in Solid Brass by Charles Hollis Jones for Lucille Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful towel holder stand designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his "Ball" line originally designed for Lucille Ball hence the name "Ball" line. The ball l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Wall Hooks, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hooks circa 1960, which was designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. The rattan hooks feature an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Rattan

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

Signed Aldo Tura Gilt Valet with Goat Skin
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

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Goatskin

Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass and Plastic, Red and Black Coat and Hat Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish Mid-Century coat rack. For the collectors of European Mid-Century Furniture we also have this rare design coat rack. Its symmetrical and 'open' design in combinatio...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

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

White and Brass Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rack Maison Bagues, 1950s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare swiveling white and brass mid-century modern fashion rack 1950s France. This charming fashion rack was used in a fashion house. It consists of tube steel white lacquered and bra...
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Mid-20th Century French 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

Clothes Hangers Cristal Art 1950 Italian Midcentury Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Clothes hangers crystal Art 1950 Italian midcentury design, made of bent brass, and glass parts of large thickness, we clean the brass parts, unique, precious, and very elegant.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Crystal, Brass

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

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

Mid Century Moden Wire Steel Vintage Coat Rack Karl Fichtel Germany c 1955
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

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Wire

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

Mid-Century Modern Brassed Tube Steel Vintage Valet, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage valet from brassed tube steel, and beechwood, Italy 1960s. The frame of this elegant foldable valet was made of brassed tube s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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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

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat and Hat Rack with Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian coat and hat rack with shelf. Mahogany panel of spare design supporting three glass and brass coat hooks beneath brass clips supporting a glass shelf for ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

1972, Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Cactus Coat Stand, in the Best Green Ever
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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, check last five pictures of this listing or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) The very best I've ever seen, that's why it's more expensive. I sold also pieces from 3500 euro up to 8000,euro but this one is different. Iconic cactus coat rack in very good original condition. Signed #494/2000 Gufram Multiples '86. The Gufram Cactus...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Polystyrene

Viennese Coat Rack, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese Coat Rack, circa 1950s Very good original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Coat Rack
Located in Hanover, MA
There is something so stylish about this wall mounted hat and coat stand. The board is a laminate with a strong wood grain and the fittings are brass anodized aluminum.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Height Adjustable Coat/Shirt Holder in Lucite & Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare coat or shirt hanger designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s. The piece is executed in chrome with a Lucite base and a height adjustable mec...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Nickel

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

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

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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

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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