British Coat Racks and Stands

Antique c.1900 Bentwood Hall Hat & Coat Stand – Fine Quality Furniture This rare antique c.1900 bentwood hall hat and coat stand is full of age, character, and patina, whilst being a...

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand of Art Nouveau Design - with original stained glass inset panels and coat hooks all of art nouveau form, replacement drip trays - Matthews of...

Warren McArthur commercial display rack for hats and coats for Established & Sons. Originally designed in 1938. Established & Sons produced this design in the early 2000s and it is n...

This is an antique reception hall coat rack. An English, oak six hook wall-mounted cloakroom valet, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A superb and generously proportioned e...

P0238 English half moon umbrella stand in brass, having five divisions with decorative finials and black drip tray raised on brass ball feet.. This umbrella stand has been cleaned an...

A good Arts and Crafts oak Hall stand by Shapland and Petter with a seat to the left and a mirror and glove drawer to the right, the lower section with Shaplands typical square shape...

Rare oversized turned mahogany blanket rail with trestle base. England, early 19th century.

Art Deco Oak & Ebonised Hall stand/ hat & Coat Stand circa 1930s Arch shaped mirror, mirror glass recently re placed, Bombe shaped pedestal with Art Deco stylised, inlaid oak detai...

Dr C. Dresser style of, An Aesthetic Movement Gothic style oak hall stand with central arched mirror, flanked by open sides and six turned button ended coat hooks to the outer edges, with mitred plank details above a lift up seat with storage...

An English, Aesthetic Period cast iron hall tree by John and Thomas Cox of Birmingham. This design was registered on October 6, 1884. This Victorian hall tree features a mirror, shel...

A beautiful old English industrial coat hook. This large coat rack is made in solid oak with three large sized double hooks which are made in iron. Eac...

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1900 solid pine bathroom towel rail with nicely antiqued finish 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 good looking well made and decorative towel...

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 ...

A top quality Arts and Crafts oak Hallstand by Shapland and Petter with bevelled mirror flanked by a circular copper disc with hat and coat hooks, stylised cut-outs and stylised flor...

Circa 1900-1910 Warm oak patina hand made barley twist cane stand with simple lines, six sectionals and original metal drip pans. Compact size and e...

Antique English Edwardian Towel Rail C.1910 A handsome example. presented in good condition commensurate with age. Please message for a shipping quote.

P0306 Outstanding and Very stylish English Victorian cast iron hall stand / coat stand in the manner of Christopher Dresser, having ela...

A fine English gentleman's valet or suit and coat stand clothing rack, featuring a curved bar top over a tie bar and resting on a slatted base.

A very good quality Victorian swivel top bentwood coat and stick stand, in overall excellent condition. 79" high 18" square You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, pleas...

19th century oak hall stand from England. The top has a lovely crown molding, over a hand carved central panel, flanked by carved sides, which have three brass hooks on each side fo...

This is an antique carved eagle coat rack. A Scottish, oak hallway peg mount, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb eagle decor accentu...

Rare and interesting wood and brass wall coat-hanger. English Art & Crafts work. Circa 1890

An original example in excellent order, black enamel coated frame with polished aluminium luggage rack. This example is a nice handy size and will fi...

St041 Stylish Victorian coat stand in oak in the manner of Christopher Dresser, having architectural pediment with sunray carvings above panelled and fielded back with beehive style ...

English brass and copper figural foliage medallion embossed umbrella / cane stand, 19th century.

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...

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...

Art Deco Copper and Chrome Adjustable Clothing Display Stand, Raised on a Shaped Octagonal Base by Revered makers Levine Sons of London E1...

An imposing 1970 film prop ladder by maker Stephens & Carter, stamped L.F.S (London Film School). In good solid condition with nice wear and paint. Original...

Impressive 19th Century Blacksmith Made Wrought Iron Hat, Coat & Umbrella Stand Crafted by a skilled blacksmith, this magnificent wrought iron hat, coat and umbrella stand is a true ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Dolce & Gabbana retail shop display rails from Bond Street London Please note the delivery fee liste...

K0280 Fine English Victorian walnut coat rack with four shaped coat and hat hooks in brass on solid walnut backing. Cleaned and polished, ready to place at  home. c1880 Please view o...

With brass carrying handle, boot holder and trestle support.

19th century mahogany coat and umbrella stand. The top having two flat arms above two sets of four shaped coat hooks. The centre fitted with u...

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...

Antique c.1900 Bentwood Hall Stand – Fine Quality for Hats, Coats, Sticks and Umbrellas An early 20th-century bentwood hall stand with attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of ch...

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...

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...

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...

Jackson coat stand by Dare Studio, 2010 Dimensions: H 175.6 cm, D 47.4 cm, W 49.2 cm Materials: American black walnut Also available in waxed oil timber finish. Dare Studio i...

Each with chenille embroidered panel within a reverse glass border, adjustable, raise on a tripod base with lions head carvings. Scroll feet.

A fine antique mahogany towel rail of elegant proportion featuring three turned hanging bars supported by shaped uprights with carved scrol...

Outstanding Quality Large 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Hall Stand An outstanding 19th-century Victorian period hall stand in solid mahogany with a big arched frame and carved detailing. It features the original marble, 14 original turned mahogany hat and coat supports, 4 brass hooks on the sides, and the original centralized arched mirror. Above is a shaped marble top with a glove drawer beneath, flanked by stick stand areas retaining their original metal drip trays with fret-carved arms and supports for umbrellas and sticks. The hall stand stands on a shaped plinth base with small bun feet. Exquisitely carved, this hall stand is solid and sturdy, yet it has a graceful and delicate look. Dating from around 1860. The inclusion of its original shaped coat supports adds to its authenticity. This large hall stand...

Antique c.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 rails A charming c.1900 towel rail stand, with a patinated black finish. Simple and elegant, it makes a practical and decorative additi...

Antique Quality 1920 Ebonised Bentwood Coat, Hat, Hall, Stick Umbrella Stand An early 20th-century bentwood hall stand with attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of authent...

This is an absolutely stunning mid to late 19th century bamboo tree nothings missing in immaculate condition. The color is brown from years of age. This came out of the aesthetic mov...

Antique c.1900 Bentwood Hall Stand – Fine Quality for Hats, Coats, Sticks and Umbrellas An early 20th-century bentwood hall stand with attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of ch...

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 ...

Antique c.1900 Painted Beech Towel Stand with 5 Rails – Fine Quality Full of authentic charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a wonderful statement piece in the r...

Bobines ash wood display unit by Homefolks Dimensions: D 5.9 x W 87.5 x H 190cm Materials: ash wood, brass The Bobines display unit is handmade from natural ash and solid brass...

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...

England, circa 1960 An amusing pop art coat hanger in the form of a pencil, with orange hooks, all supported on a circular plinth base. Height 183.00...

Antique Quality Bentwood Hall Stand for Hats, Coats, Sticks, and Umbrellas A charming early 20th-century bentwood hall stand with attractive age, colour, and patina. A rare decorati...

Vintage Mid-Century c.1950 Polished Brass Metal Hall Coat & Hat Stand- Fine Quality Furniture A vintage c.1950 polished brass hall coat and hat stand, full of age, character, and pat...

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...

Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale, Cast Iron Aesthetic Movement Hall Stand, English Registration Number 214965, Date of Registration: October 17, 1868 A rare and architecturally...

Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll An Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Stick Stand Barnard Bishop and Barnard co-produced with Robbins.           

This is a good quality Victorian brass walking stick or umbrella stand, dating to the late 19th Century. It is a charming piece of a semicircula...

A fabulous and unusual 19th century Country House oak umbrella or stick stand of grand proportions, beautifully hand carved with lovely patination. The moulded top with 24 compartmen...