Europe - Racks and Stands

A pair of funky, vintage, coloured glass mannequin heads: one green, the other orange. Designed for shop displays of hats, wigs, glasses etc and ...

Brass and rattan umbrella stands probably from Vivai del Sud productions, Italy ca. 1970s Very good condition, patinated. Measures: H 50 x L 25 x D 25 cm.  

1950’s Brass Magazine / Newspaper Rack Stylish Mid Century design with perforated sheet metal tabletop and tubular brass metal frame. Would compliment any contemporary interior space...

Lonna coat rack, medium by Made by Choice Dimensions: 75 x 41 x 170 cm Materials: Oak Also Available: Custom Color, Small & Large Lonna furniture series was originally introd...

Black Happy Hour trolley by Alfredo Häberli Dimensions: D 43 x W 91 x H 73 cm Materials: Chromed iron structure. Heat-shaped ABS+PMMA plastic trays, available painted with polyure...

Rare large abstract glass sculpture by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, 1970s Italy. The sculpture was originally intended as a desk object (paper holder, correspondence holder or magazine r...

An impressive late 19 century Black Forest carved bear hall stand, of a bear looking up while holding a tree with three branches forming coat/hat hooks, with an inquisitive bear cub ...

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...

Give your interior a vintage touch with this stylish set of hangers. The beautiful images of riders and hunting scenes are printed on plastic and bring the atmosphere of classic eque...

This is an appealing antique cleric’s book stand. A Middle Eastern, folding lectern in rosewood with brass page weights, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Rich in ecclesias...

Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s

Umbrella Stand design Carl Auböck Werkstätte Vienna 1950s made of blacked metal combined with wickerwork. A quite discreet but useful piece which fits to every room without being too...

Irish Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack by B McMullen A fine quality piece made in Walnut by B McMullen saddlery Beautifully made in the shape of a horseshoe with 8 hand forged farrier...

Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to 3 available, price per piece.

Filigree towel rail of heavy quality. An eye-catcher for bathroom, bedroom or kitchen. A rather restrained design in terms of shape. The heavy base offers a secure stand. The arms ca...

Mustard-colored lacquered wood coat rack designed by Carlo di Carli for FIARM Scorzé in 1967. The dimensions are 183x33.7 cm. The designer did most of his architecture, staging and d...

1950's Brutalist coat rack signed Razol This is made as a sculpture Only two have been realized for a café in Paris The second was outside and is not is this condition

An early Victorian walnut folio stand attributed to Holland & Sons, comprising a rectangular base with two tiers set on four turned legs, the upper section with two openwork wings wh...

Mid-Century Brass Umbrella Stand, Made in Italy 1950s Intact and in good condition

Cast brass made in Austria about 1900 up to three available

White Pina Hat Shelf by OK Design Dimensions: D 35 x W 68 x H 13 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in black, white, sea green, pigeon blue, or dusty peach. Please contac...

19th century Carved teak wall hanging coat rack. 19th century Carved wall hanging coat rack for coats umbrellas or hats. This is a solid carve...

Black Mid Century lattice coat rack in a particularly narrow version. Simple coat rack made of coated metal lattice. The upper and lower parts are shaped into a shelf. The two origi...

Wonderful magazine rack by Cesare Lacca. It is made of deep red lacquered beech wood with copper colour metal rods. Produced in Milan, Italy, during 1950s. It is both elegant and fun...

Metal coat rack with black base and colorful balls at the end of the clothes rails. Color worn off in places.

Xylo coat rack by Patrick Séha Dimensions: 81 x H 20 cm Materials: Walnut natural oiled Available in various wood finishes The XYLO is a wall-mounted coat rack with foldable hooks, inspired by the PIANO...

An iconic Italian design object signed by Ettore Sottsass, this elegant umbrella stand was designed in the 1970s for Olivetti as part of the famous Synthesis Line, conceived for coll...

French Retro Chic Iron and Toleware Hat and Coat Rack with Mirror This delightful French 60s coat rack has a Diamond shaped bevelled mirror and it is ...

Nice gilt wrought iron faux bamboo umbrella stand with chain link accents. Spain, 1940s-1950s. This hand forged umbrella stand features a tripod base holding a faux bamboo iron sctructure ornamented with chain-link and leaf accents. It has a beautiful aged patina with gold leaf gilding. It has an iron container...

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...

Minimalist Mid Century Gitterwarderobe. Simple wardrobe made of coated metal grille. The upper and part of the lower area are shaped into a shelf. The wardrobe is installed with inte...

The frame is made of chrome -colored round bars. Upwards it forms a bracket as a handle. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Style: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Colo...

Large mid century lattice wardrobe in black. Simple wardrobe made of coated metal grille. The upper and part of the lower area are shaped into a shelf. The angles to wall mounting ar...

Simple wardrobe made of coated metal grille. The upper and part of the lower area are shaped into a shelf. The wardrobe is installed with integrated angles at a distance on the wall....

Mid-Century German Space Age Coat Hooks, 1960s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Orange Styles: Mid-Century ...

Magazine rack made by Maison Baguès in a faux bamboo brass structure and glass. Made in France, circa 1950 in very good vintage condition.

Postmodern magazine rack from Magis based on a design by Andries & Hiroko van Onck from the 80s. The shelf consists of a black plastic element with three staggered compartments. A d...

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Coat Rack Hook, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Centur...

Simple space age wall wardrobe from schönbuch. The gardrobe is cast from a piece of plastic. It is designed as a shelf on the top. A rod to hold ironing is integrated on the undersi...

Mid-Century Foldable Magazine Holder in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Teak Style: Mid-Century Modern Color: Beige It...

Mid-Century Space Age Umbrella Stand, 1960s, in Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Ivory Styles: Mid-Century Modern Ite...

A timeless and functional design made of chromed tubular steel and solid flat steel. The head of the stand is formed by two arms made of flat steel with notches to accommodate hanger...

Minimalist wardrobe from the renowned manufacturer Schönbuch. A simple design of special materiality. The element of lacquered wood is bent at 90 degrees, forming a shelf on the upp...

Very rare umbrella stand in metal and Red stitched leather Great condition

Mid Century rare umbrella stand. Its curved shape recalls the designs of Carl Auböck. Very finely detailed construction, which is hardly visible. Additional information: Materials: ...

Mid Century Modern vintage classic brown beech valet by Reguitti 1960s Italy. A beautiful and classic valet by Reguitti Italy from brown stained beech and metal details as 4 wheels ...

An Art Nouveau Ash and Marquetry Easel. The shaped cresting with marquetry panel of coloured woods depicting a Lilly flower, above a splayed latticework stand with an adjustable rack and support decorated with marquetry flowers. This elegant gallery easel is designed in the Art Nouveau Style of the École de Nancy and Louis Majorelle. France, Circa 1900. Provenance: With Harrods Antique Furniture...

Mid-Century Minimalist Umbrella Stand, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Color: I...

Midcentury Danish Design Solid Teak Hall Rack Coat Hanger A very stylish Scandinavian Danish Design 60s Retro shelved coat and hat rack In very good condition, the rack has 6 shor...

Mid-Century Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Made in Italy, 1960s Good condition. In the style of Bonacina

Stunning and elegant Victorian porte manteau or coat rack/stand.Solid American walnut and original American walnut veneered base with four shaped branches and eight original hanging ...

This rare book or CD stand was designed by Corus Associati Ancona and produced by the Italian manufacturer MGL Plast Fabriano during the 1980s. The original paper box with graphics c...

Cast iron umbrella or stick stand An attractive cast iron stand with a curved support rail and removable umbrella drip tray and a tall decorative back This hall stand is in great...

Set of three brass hangers in 1960s Parisian style

Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and velvet embroidery are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.

Small bar cart and magazine rack, stained solid mahogany, French polish, original glasses and mirror. Removable tray, polished brass hardware and wheel...

Mid-Century Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Made in Italy, 1960s Good condition. In the style of Bonacina

Oak Shield Hotel Reception Key Board This is a Solid Oak Key board in the shape of a shield, it has 10 key hooks on the front, the rack can be wall hung ...

This nice rectangular umbrella stand is made of brass and cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900

Cactus" coat hanger in painted metal with a plastic cap, Italy, 1970s. This coat hanger is a rare item.