Hand-Crafted Coat Racks and Stands

This contemporary hanger or ladder is name the Girafa (Giraffe in Portuguese), Its playful design and its name explain the form and function of the Girafa ladder and hanger: to reach the highest spots. There is no need to be stored in the utility room...

Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...

A tall and impressive Victorian hall stand in walnut. The central domed top is complemented with an arrangement of two rows of seven substantial painted brass hooks. The base is fl...

Coatrack Zachary with solid brass stand in aged brass finish and with black grey marble base in polished finish.

Scandinavian Modern hangers in wood from Sweden, made out of Fir. Surprise yourself with stylish handmade hangers in your wardrobe in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.

Pipa is a wall hanger inspired by lapidary and its quality to reveal beauty under raw material. The wood is polished by simple and precise cuts.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Arts & Crafts Shapland & Petter Hall stand with hand hammered Copper panels over a Walnut frame with inset sheild mirror Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking well made and decorative hat glove coat and scarf rack, this one is rare as it has the central mirror and its an earlier than usual example circa 1900 Made by Shapland & Petter, a full blub on their life and works can be found below In terms of the condition it is straight and solid, the piece sits well in any setting and looks decorative and very English country house, we have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, there is one hook slightly bent, otherwise its in fine order Dimensions Height:- 205cm Width:- 113cm Depth:- 40cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple Introduction This Barnstaple based company manufactured some of the finest pieces of furniture in Arts and Crafts style but very little has been written about the company or the pieces they produced. It a great shame that whilst Shapland and Petter pieces have been illustrated in books and auction catalogues they are invariably attributed to other makers such as Liberty and Co in London or Wylie and Lochhead in Glasgow. With this feature, we intend to inspire a more thorough appreciation of the work of the company; readers are invited to help with the task by sending photographs and information. Collectors and auction houses are now showing significantly more interest in Shapland and Petter pieces. The company, based in Barnstaple, England produced a very wide range of furniture in several different styles including many pieces in period reproduction and municipal style for town halls and commercial premises alongside their superb Arts and Crafts range Distinctive features of their superb Arts and Crafts style are the use of heart shaped piercing, geometric shapes with angled arches and the application of repousse copper panels. Decoration with marquetry, metal inlay, mounting of ceramic and enamel cabochons were techniques which they mastered with a combination of state of the art technology and traditional craftsmanship. Most distinctively, the pieces were extremely well made, with care and very best quality materials The growing interest in Shapland and Petter has raised many questions about the origins of the firm, and the sources of influence on their designs, some of which resemble designs by Ashbee, Ballie Scott, Voysey and Talwin Morris. Links have been assumed with Liberty and Co with the supposition Shapland and Petter worked on commissions for Liberty. There appears to be little evidence to support many of the assumptions which have developed around the company and this article is intended to help to start the discussion and to stimulate research The History of Shapland and Petter The Museum of North Devon in Barnstaple have an archive of Shapland and Petter which includes some company records and a small display of furniture and related items. The following text gives history of the company and is reproduced from the display boards in the museum with kind permission of North Devon Museums For over 100 years the Shapland and Petter factory has stood at the end of Barnstaple Long Bridge. Manufacturers of doors, door sets, and custom wood interiors, NT Shapland and Petter Ltd are still one of the towns largest employers. The company was established by Henry Shapland (b. 1823), a cabinet maker by trade. He embarked on a voyage to America in 1848, where he was inspired by an invention for a wave-moulding machine. He was only allowed to see it if he left the country immediately. Returning home with only rough notes, he reproduced the machine and in 1854 began a cabinet making business in one room at the Raleigh woolen mill in Pilton. Later the firm moved to Bear Street in Barnstaple. Henry Petter was an accountant who entered into partnership with Mr Shapland. The business progressed and in 1864 they bought the Raleigh Factory where Shapland first began his work. Success was rapid, but in 1888 the building burnt down. Immediately work began on a bigger and better factory - their present site by the Long Bridge - which included many modern inventions The two Henrys died within two years of each other - Petter in 1907 and Shapland in 1909. In 1924 Shapland and Petter merged with the Barnstaple Cabinet Company, producing North Devon's biggest industry. During the First World War Shapland and Petter's skilled craftsmen turned their hands to wooden propellers for the aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, public tastes changed, and hand carved furniture was too expensive for many. Shapland and Petter's output now included elegant veneered pieces with smooth Art Deco lines. The company fitted out Pullman carriages and ocean liners and made hand-carved church furniture. The famous England Rugby Captain W. W. Wakefield was appointed Company Director in 1927. Throughout the depression of the late 1920's and early 1930's the company still managed to produce high quality work Furniture manufacturing continued until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. Many workers left to fight, while the factory worked on Air Ministry contracts for ammunition boxes. After the war came radio cabinets and laboratory and contract furniture, until eventually large quantities of doors were being produced for hospitals, hotels, schools, offices and other buildings. Examples of Shapland and Petter's work can be seen all over North Devon. In Barnstaple, the shop front at 109 High Street is a good example, and the interior of the old Lloyd's Bank, now Chamber's Brasserie, was also Shapland's work. Examples of carving by Shapland's men can be seen in two chairs and a reading desk in Barnstaple Parish Church As cabinet makers, Shapland and Petter employed up to 350 people at a time. There were designers, carvers, cabinet makers, machinists, polishers, and labourers. The company was one of the first to install American labour-saving devices and was keen to adopt the most up-to-date machinery The fire of 1888 at the Raleigh Cabinet Works was a huge loss for the company. However, it resulted in a new factory which was altogether more modern and better equipped. The new building by the river was arranged into blocks. The production line began with the saw mills and ended with the finishing rooms. There was modern machinery in every department - one of their saws was the first of its kind in Britain. Water sprinklers and electric lights were a necessity - this factory would not burn down As well as the furniture production, Shapland and Petter imported timber by sea and rail. The new factory 's facilities were exceptional Shapland and Petter were renowned for excellent design and workmanship. The carvers were highly skilled, serving seven year apprenticeships and attending classes at the Barnstaple School of Art. Ornately carved furniture required up to a hundred tools The factory produced made to order woodwork for banks, hotels, and shops; mantelpieces, paneling and staircases. They fitted out Pullman railway carriages, the London Guildhall, and Edgar Wallace 's dining room as well as houses like Tapeley Park in North Devon Much of the work involved intricate leaded glass panels, or inlaid fruitwood designs, like the white bedroom suite shown in the exhibition here. This type of work is typical of Art Nouveau 1895 to 1910, inspired by the fluid shapes of plants and flowers Many pieces were made from standard designs. There were hundreds to choose from, and a selection could be seen in local and London showrooms and in catalogues. Although mass-produced, this furniture was well-made by skilled technicians and modern machinery Arts and Crafts designs of Shapland and Petter The development of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the South West of England has not been written up in any detail though we do know of the Art Potters of Barnstaple from the excellent book of this name by Audrey Edgeler. Less is known of the Barnstaple Guild of Metal Workers. We know of the Bath Cabinet Makers and the Newlyn School of Industrial Art in Cornwall but very little has been written about the furniture makers of Barnstaple in Devon The establishment of a large cabinet making firm in Barnstaple is not remarkable in itself; there were several cabinet makers in the area. What is interesting is that this particular Barnstaple firm should become a leading maker of Arts and Crafts furniture, copying the styles of the leading Architect designers and creating their own unique style Critics may point out that as their work was commercially driven and reliant upon machines it therefore does not really qualify as Arts and Crafts. Whilst the company was highly innovative in machine technology, they also employed many craftsmen who worked with their hands in woodcarving, marquetry work, design and application of decorative copperwork and other artistic embellishment in the true Arts and Crafts tradition. Anyone who has experience of Shapland and Petter workmanship knows the level of craftsmanship invested in each piece Sources of inspiration There appears to be no evidence to link any known architect, artist or designer to the Shapland and Petter company. Their designs appear to have been created solely by their own internal design staff none of whom appear to have published or registered their work in any other context C. R. Ashbee who established the Guild of Handicrafts visited Barnstaple in 1893 and provided a twelve week course on the design and decoration of furniture. It is presumed that this visit was hosted by Shapland and Petter, and that their own staff and those from other local furniture makers attended the course. Ashbee appears to have been unimpressed by the commercial attitudes he encountered and apparently disappointed at the lack of interest in his (high minded) lectures. What is interesting however is the similarity between some of his designs and those used by Shapland and Petter, particularly in respect to inlaid floral design. Perhaps he left a lasting influence which has not yet been verified There has been some speculation on the influence of Scottish designers, particularly because of the use of Glasgow rose designs which are typical of the Glasgow School, and particularly of Talwin Morris. There are also several designs which use similar motifs to those used by Baillie Scott, the use of two doves in flight for example. More research is needed to trace possible links here. One thing that is clear is that there was a great deal of copying and selling designs in the furniture industry at the time and a nineteenth century survey on the furniture trade recorded that '' Barnstaple pays the best prices for designs ..'' Collaboration with other companies There is evidence that Shapland and Petter organised a wide network of companies to retail their products and hence many pieces have the labels of retail furnishers added. Little is known of their marketing in Europe and America but it may be that many Arts and Crafts pieces were sold abroad. Shapland and Petter had excellent access to rail and shipping lines for importing timber and presumably for exporting their finished products The extent of their collaboration with other companies is yet to be ascertained but there is evidence that their suppliers included the Della Robbia Pottery, Pilkingtons Tile...

Olaf Von Bohr Rattan Wall Mounted Coat Rack . Molded hooks and teak knobs. Additional information: Materials: Rattan and teak Documentation: Ample Provenance Notes: Pierantonio Bona...

2 French Mid-Century Modern Perspex / Plexiglass valets with coat stands and pants rack. One piece has a jewelry box and one does not. Priced and sold indiv...

Add a hint of nostalgic elegance to your home with this beautiful bamboo coat rack. Handcrafted from natural bamboo, this charming piece brings warmth, character, and a touch of ret...

Delightful coat hanger in teak wood. This stunning coat rack was designed in Italy by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm during the 1960's. Originally signed on the back. The wood used by...

19th century French Louis XVI painted hall tree is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival from the end of the century, possessing definitive ...

1970s glass and brass coat rack Voucher conditions 95,5 cm x 10,5 cm x 6 cm italian manufacture

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880-1900 Austrian Thonet bentwood coat rack Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A very good looking well made and collectable Thonet bentwood coat stand...

Exquisite & breathtaking! This 19th century French Renaissance Revival coat / hat rack with lion masks. Carved by a master carver out of solid European oak these 2 lion heads are j...

Simple yet solid wood wall hook made in the US.    

Charming Dutch Arts & Crafts, Folk Art chip carved coat rack with gorgeous original brass hooks from the 1920s Richly decorated and fully hand carved on all sides with exquisite cr...

Important Art Deco hall cabinet / coat stand hatstand /hatrack / coat rack / coat stand /hall tree composed of: - in the center, a large beveled ...

Coatrack Albert with solid walnut wood structure and with brushed brass top structure. With Carrara marble base.

An charming run of late Victorian iron hooks with an arrangement of five shapely hooks along a back support. The hooks are particularly interesting as they resemble imitation branch...

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...

Exquisite & most impressive! This 19th century Swiss Black Forest eagle coat rack from carved wood. Highly detailed model with 4 hooks. The coat rack shows a scene of an eagle holdi...

The Levanzo wardrobe valet is the perfect blend between elegance and utility. Brown veined tiles in Corno Italiano are meticulously selected by expert artisans to match with the warm hues of the structure in ebony veneer, while the polished topcoat gives the right sheen to this handcrafted masterpiece. The black lacquered shoulder rack recalls a realistic shoulder design and ensures the ultimate rest for your suit. Fully equipped with burnished brass shoe rack...

Elegant Spanish gentleman’s valet stand from the mid-20th century, crafted in warm mahogany-tone wood with a refined classical silhouette. The piece combines functionality and decora...

Corals Coat Hanger is a sculptural coat hanger made of white Cristallina® marble, inspired by the organic, branching form of coral. Its curvy lines become natural supports for coats ...

Hollywood Regency midcentury 60s Ornate Antique Style Coat Hat Rack Hall Tree Coat Tree Floor stand Vintage Classic Golden Patina This Italian ornate hall tree dates to the 1960s It is solid and capable to hold your clothing and adorn your entryway, master bathroom...

Original Wall Coat Rack, Sculpted Hooks on a Fantastic Theme: Witches, Devil, and Demons, Gothic Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century A unique and singular piece, this solid oak wall coa...

Elegant early 20th century valet stand by Fischel, crafted in bentwood beech. This rare piece combines functional design with refined simplicity, characteristic of the interwar perio...

Tall, Victorian Bamboo Hall Stand. With head-height, diamond shaped mirror, coat/hat hooks and umbrella/stick stand. France, circa 1900. Height - 194 cm Width - 61 cm Depth - 34 cm...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage circa 1950's hand made with Chrome framed coat & hat stand with rotating top A very decorative and well made piece, it wei...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, English made Sterling Silver mounted Walking stick coat rack A very good looking well made an...

British Colonial artisan made free standing display stand or ladder, great bathroom piece or plant stand, not to be used as a climbing ladder. Wonderful condition. Natural organic bamboo furniture...

Pair of early 20th century brass towel holders. The towel holders show different finials (see pics) 18.5" triangular lion motif base x 35.5" h...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely textured gold leaf Portmanteau Luggage rack Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...

Presenting “Dash,” a hanger that transcends its utilitarian purpose to become a masterpiece of deconstructed design. Each line, meticulously placed, orchestrates an impeccable grid –...

This antique brass and metal free standing halltree was crafted in France, circa 1920. Standing on a tripartite base decorated with figural woman faces, the tall rack features a flut...

Exquisite & most impressive! This 19th century Swiss Black Forest eagle coat rack from carved walnut. Very large, highly detailed model with 8 hooks for plenty of coats. The coat...

Classic Italian-style wood and bronze coat rack from the 1940s

Striking Dutch Design coat rack from the 1950s , superb minimalism by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. The black metal combined with teak creates a luxury feeling and displays the mini...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, heavily carved Dutch oak wall hanging coat hat and scarf rack with French Royalty head gold gilt brass...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique original, circa 1880, extra large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight prong coat stand / rack. This is in my opinion the finest hat, coat and...

Very elegant coat stand, heavy and stabile. Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request. Now manufactured at the Woka Workshop in Vienna.  

This large, 19th Century Eastlake handcrafted Oak hall rack for coats and hats will make a statement at the entrance of your home. Come with 13 Brass ho...

Antique style floor coat rack, 1950s hollywood regency style

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, heavily carved Dutch oak wall hanging coat hat and scarf rack with French Royalty head gold gil...

ARA perchero is a free stading coat stand inspired by the picasso painting " The three dancers" from the Tate Modern in London. In this item the designer wanted to blur the line betw...

Elegant and refined handcrafted brass coat rack, gold-colored mirrored glass, produced by Pierluigi Colli for Cristal Art 1950s. Including rectangular glass on top. Presence of two r...

Designed for the Capua Cafe in Vienna in 1913. Upper part turnable / space-saving, umbrella-stand, hat-hook, very heavy base, now manufactured at the WOKA workshop in Vienna. Materia...

The AMP coat rack is crafted from solid walnut wood. The finish is a natural oil and beeswax blend.  

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 5 Dolce & Gabbana retail shop display rails from Bond Street London Please note the delivery fee liste...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original English circa 1880 brass hat glove and coat stand with rare Dolphin tripod base. This is a bit of a unicorn in the world ...

This is an extremely rare and luxurious wall coat rack from the renowned Munich workshops in Germany. Its classically elegant and straightforward design uses the finest materials to ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage circa 1930's hand made with heavy solid Chrome frame coat & hat stand Please note th...

France / 1915 / Coat Rack / oak, brass / Art Nouveau / Art Deco Nicely shaped coat rack in Art Nouveau style, hand crafted in France around 1915. This rare to find wall mounted rack...

Part of an exquisite series of coat hangers that draws inspiration from the playing card suits, this piece depicts the king card in a modern, sculptural interpretation. Entirely craf...

Beautiful vintage aged piece that is sculptural with purpose. Known as a gentleman’s butler or silent butler, these pieces hold an outfit keeping organized and ready to wear. The ha...

Refined vintage-style wall mirror embellished with brass details worked with leaf motifs. Equipped with 6 lower coat hooks and 5 elegant upper hooks, this mirror is ideal for entrywa...

Forged bronze coat rack is a marvel of design and craftsmanship, combining elegance and functionality. The bronze frame, with its curved and delicately carved details, creates a refi...

Add atmosphere and character to your hallway or entrance with this beautiful antique faux bamboo coat rack. A unique and functional item that perfectly combines style and practical u...

Elegant brass coat rack. The classic design, with sculpted decorative details and a stable structure, makes this one-of-a-kind piece perfect for those seeking a harmonious blend of f...