Metal Racks and Stands

Beautiful and elegant walnut umbrella stand from Tuscany. The top is decorated with lovely tall finials and follows down to the top which has beaded decoration. All the sides are han...

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Magazine Holder and Side Table, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Mid-C...

Up to six beautiful and elegantly curved Art Nouveau coat hooks. Sold and priced per piece. Designed circa 1916 by Adolf Loos (1870 - 1933) for the Jugendstil Café Capua in Vienna. M...

Modern blue vintage coat rack model Dilemma by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castilia, Castel S. Pietro (Bo), Italy 1984. This amazing object features a coat rack and a ladder in one piece and could easily be transformed into a five steps ladder, also for hanging up clothes. The steps made from cast aluminum show stable condition. As you take the coat rack from the base, the rack folds out to a ladder, after using the ladder easy to handle the re fold and return into the base. Gorgeous and bold design piece from the 1980s. Gian Carlo Piretti ( 1940 ) has designed many gorgeous design pieces as Plia chairs, Platone desks...

A set of five brass coat hangers designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 10.25” H x 2.75” W x 3” D

Magazine rack Mid-Century Modern Italian design wood brass Geometric shape, 1950.

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...

You're going to love this charming mid-century umbrella stand! It's made of bamboo and brass, and it's both elegant and high-quality. The golden brass is the perfect match for the co...

Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack in Brass and Ochre for GUBI Designed in 1956 by Matégot, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark, who meticulo...

Carlo Mazzantini signed umbrella stand tin sculpted

Pilastro wire frame side table with magazine rack. Black frame with perforated white enameled metal magazine holder and black and white enameled metal trays. Wear consistent with age...

Brass Seven Coat Rack by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 19 x W 18 x H 25.5 cm Materials: Brass OX DENMARQ is a Danish design brand aspiring to make beautiful handmade furniture, access...

Cristal Art Wall Mounted Blue Glass Coat or Hat Rack, Turin Italy, circa 1950's A very rare and stunning grand scale wall-mounted coat rack by Cristal Art, the back plate glass in ...

Standing just over eight feet tall, this magnificent Gothic hall stand makes an impressive statement with its beautiful carvings and rich, dark finis...

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, AT4 "Fisarmonica" coat hanger for Azucena, Italy, 1950s (Original Vintage version). Technique: Brass and wood Literature: Domus, n. 319, June 1956, p. 19.

An absolute eyecatcher. Light and elegant at the same time.  

Carl Auböck #4488 newspaper tray in leather and brass, Austria. New. Available in brown or black leather.

Magazine Rack Crystal-Art Turin, Italy 1940-1950 Wood, Beveled Crystal and Brass Details Very good Condiction Crystal in Perfect Condiction Bibliography: Cristal-Art La Lavorazione...

Late 1800's iron adjustable music stand with candle holders. 48" adjusts to 65" tall. Candle arms swing. Great early iron work. Repainted in a black paint.

Vintage Beech Shop Display Glove Stand circa 1930s Maker : Harris & Sheldoon Ltd B, Ham Mounted on Brass & Copper Telescopic stand Beech Carved Hand for glove Display. Brass & Cop...

Vintage mid 20th century Italian Hollywood Regency brass magazine, book or log holder. This ornate footed brass basket features scrolling acanth...

Circa 1900 period Edwardian oak still or umbrella stand that fits in a corner. The top is decorated with finials and a curved front rail and simple side rails. The top is supported...

Up to 4 beautiful modernist wall hooks from the 1950s, made of solid black-finished and partly polished brass. Sold and priced per piece. Executed by Hertha Baller Vienna in Austria...

Bronze hook decorated with roses for coat or towels. France, circa 1870.

Mid-Century Modern leather magazine rack or stand by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1960s. This magazine rack is a 1960s creation by the Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin. Consisting of...

This 20th Century brass table easel is a refined and practical display piece, ideal for showcasing artwork, photographs, books, or decorative objects. Crafted from solid brass, it fe...

This is an exceptional antique music recital stand. An English, walnut and boxwood articulated stand dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Beautifully appointed and rich in decor...

An original French Art Deco elegantly appointed hall tree in hand-hammered iron, comes complete with hat, coat and umbrella accommodations. The architectural and linear design depi...

Handsome magazine rack by Jacques Adnet. Made of iron and brass. Excellent vintage condition. Star detail on both sides and closed fist on top. Great piece!

Vintage Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Maiden Wall Coat Hat Hook. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5" H x 18" W x 5.5" D.

Pair of elegant umbrella stands with a patinated brass finish and black drip tray. Add a touch of boutique hotel chic to your hallway with the glamorous charm of this umbrella stand...

A nickel-plated metal coat rack, model "Clitoquattro", designed by Giuliana Gramigna and Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.7...

The vintage magazine basket is made of hammered brass sheeting on the front and sides nailed to a wood base with a brass handle top centre. A band of festooning and bows runs across ...

Friso Kramer DZ05 'Deurne' Wire Coat Rack for 't Spectrum, Bergeijk, The Netherlands, 1956. Wonderful modernist wire frame coat rack by famous Dutch designer Friso Kramer (1922-2019...

We offer this Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack made in cedar wood and brass details, recently restored and the bronze pieces have been polished, circa 1950.

Wonderful Mid-Century magazine rack in curved lucite with a beautiful tortoiseshell effect and chrome. This incredibly elegant and unique piece is attributed do a Dior Home design an...

A Fine example of a Classic 1930s French Art Deco wrought iron foyer coat rack or hall tree is wonderfully decorated with geometric and circular iron w...

Memphis style valet stands or coat rack rendered in black powder coated metal, by Struttura Due 1980s

Early 20th century French parisienne boulangers bread rack circa 1900. Superb quality boulangerie baguette rack, of large proportions.  Made from iron with various detailing such as...

Up to 13 identical postmodern wall-mounted brass hooks from the 1980s, model SE 314, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1985 and crafted by Valli & Valli, Italy. These hooks are sold ind...

Mid century modular wall mounted coat rack with hat storage. The hooks can be positioned as desired. Beautiful modernist design. Good...

Very nice high capacity of 49 bottles skinny low profile wine rack.

Maitland-Smith British Colonial Style End Table or stand with a faux tortoise finish over a turned wood faux bamboo frame. Featuring Gold Leaf tooled brown leather panels, one drawer...

Beautiful Mid-Century Rosewood wall mounted coat rack with 5 short fat, linear panels each holding a cast aluminum hook. In original condition with minimal wear and scratching.

PIERO FORNASETTI - della serie - LE CARROZZE. Portaombrelli anni 50 , in metallo serigrafato e ottone, non più in produzione in ottimo stato, marchio stampato sotto la base e conteni...

Article: set of 3 Bauhaus Auböck Style wardrobe hook elements. Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Description: This original vintage wardrobe hook element was produced in the 1950s...

Gustave Serrurier-Bovy wall coat rack, circa 1905, Belgium. Oak, brass. Stamped at the back: Serrurier Liège. Dimensions: 104 cm W, 64 cm H, 36 cm D. All purchases are covered by our...

The Marblelous Rack is a minimalist style towel rack consisting of a treated Carrara marble base and a solid brass structure, manufactured according to traditional methods. Josep Vil...

Beautiful and solid towel holder from the 1970s. Wonderful high-quality workmanship and absolutely hand-flattering shape. Solid cast brass and acrylic rods. Condition: Very good vi...

A modernist file organizer produced in the mid 20th century by Swedish industrial company Y. Bengtssons Mekaniska Verkstad once located in the small town ...

Black leather, wood sole and metal details Excellent condition.

Vintage Art Deco Clothing Rack From France, Circa 1940. Superb model with original brass details. Excellent condition.

A very nice early 20th Century umbrella / stick stand, made from tubular brass with cast iron base. Dates from the early 20th Century, a compact Demi Lume design which fits and look...

Vintage waste basket with a gold painted finish. Mesh bottom with lovely scrolling detail. Makes a great magazine rack. (Please confirm item lo...

Italian 1950's modular coat rack. One of the most beautiful wall coat racks. Modular haning system

Rare mid century tubular steel coat rack by bremshey & co, solingen. A timeless and functional design made of tubular steel. The whole stand is a slight arc. The lower rack consists...

Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass 1960s. This is a wonderful and very elegant umbrella stand in patinated brass. The main body o...

Antique English clothes rail - Late 19th century Clothes rack - Antique - Dressing-room Brass and polished steel wardrobe, clothes rack connected to two uprights resting on two feet ...

Fabulous and rare form to find. Large 17 inch bentwood diameter top with a handle centered over 3 upright bentwood supports. Heavy lead tray pan to collect the moisture over a oak ba...

For sale is a wonderful pair of Italian mid-century, Space-Age "ARCO" Coat Hooks designed by Luigi Caramella for Italian company Con&Con in the 1970s. This colourful pair are in su...