Early 20th Century Racks and Stands

Multi-color design spongeware umbrella stand. Cream color with blue and brown accents. Good condition for umbrella stand. No notable chips, scratches or other issues.

Elevate your entryway with the whimsical charm and structural rhythm of this vintage French bobbin-turned coat rack. A playful nod to the Napoleon III era, this "spool" style hall tr...

American Art Deco gilt iron flapper walking dog Vignette Magazine Rack USA, Circa 1930s A beautifully pierced wrought iron with circular gilt handled dual sided vignette of a gi...

A superb antique hand crafted English brass and oak magazine rack, circa 1920. It has been professionally polished and lacquered. This lovely stand has a stylish Art Deco design with...

Stunning and rare Vienna Secession magazine rack. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Patinated brass frame with decorative elements. This wonderful Vienna Secession magazine ra...

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...

19th century Cast Iron Walking Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand A charming piece, the wall standing rack has a copper rail to hold either Walking Sticks or Umbrellas, the heavy iron b...

A wonderful, impeccably English deluxe valet stand with trouser press. Circa 1920's. Labelled 'Watt Cam Tourist' and 'The Watts Dumb Valet' patent design. This stylish English stand...

Elegant, and sublime clothing rail, from circa 1920s France, and a seldom find. It simply radiates classic Art Deco aesthetics with its combination of geometric simplicity and refine...

Antique Art Nouveau Oak Luggage Stand - Quality Rack from circa 1910. This piece is sturdy and durable, with no loose joints or woodworm, representing a charming and rare find of qu...

Art Deco vintage set of eight coat hooks from solid brass designed circa 1918 Vienna. The set of eight coat hooks shows a well patinated brass surface in warm golden tone and are ea...

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...

This 1900s French floor hanger combines functionality with rustic charm. Crafted from wood, it features a gracefully turned central column and a tripod base for stability. The white ...

Oak Hat and Umbrella Stand, of circular form with carved finial above eight well-cast brass adjustable coat hooks supported on solid oak uprights. To the quarter-divided umbrella sta...

This antique book stand is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period s...

This antique walking stick or umbrella stand is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The stan...

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...

Edwardian Brass Half Moon Stick Stand with Mahogany Back and drip tray insert - 12.5"w x 8"d x 29.5"h

In this listing you will find a magnificent Compact Art Deco coat rack, with the curved brass rails and simulated matching grains, as well the shelf for the hats. This wall mounted c...

1930's nickel/chrome plated tubular steel umbrella cane stand. All original condition. Very nice quality piece. Shows externally well.   

Large wooden coat hanger Viennese Secession, Hoffmann Style, Vienna, early 1900s

Bauhaus wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful wall coat rack is from the 1930s. This is a beautiful, timeless and antique piece that will leave a lasting impression. Fits well in a...

Circa 1900 French Trilby hat mold made from sycamore. The hat's name derives from the stage adaptation of George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby. A hat of this style was worn in the ...

Antique Arts & Crafts Umbrella Stand by Brooks, Model 228 - W4984 SALE 20% OFF SALE This is an antique Arts & Crafts Umbrella Stand by The Brooks Furniture Company in good conditi...

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...

A beautiful early 20th Century Phonograph Console Cabinet. Made from walnut with matchbook burled front panels. The lid opens up to a fretwork carved front trim and a drop front wh...

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

1920s English book rack. I’m actually not sure what this was used for. It has 5 holes drilled on the inside of it. Nice inlay, brass casters.

Circa 1900 period Edwardian oak magazine or music rack with three scalloped partitions. The central partition and both sides are scalloped around the edges and the two sides have han...

When dairy farmers traveled to the market, they would use large metal jugs, such as this cast iron milk container, to sell milk to local customers. The cast ...

Decorate an entry or mudroom with this elegant antique cane holder. Hand crafted in France circa 1920 and built of sturdy iron, the support features a circular plateau over a turned ...

Vintage solid brass English brass and cast iron umbrella or stick stand. Half round construction with five slots for holding your umbrellas or walking stick.

Thonet Vienna most elegant music, newspaper and magazine rack High quality handwork, stunningly shaped bentwood, superb appearance Beech wood, dark mahogany stained, shellac hand...

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.

Beautiful coat stand from the beginning of the XXth century, made in France, Art Deco style. Carved oak wood, very elegant. May have been a liturgique clothes coat stand. Overall goo...

20th C collapsible artist's easel. 1920. Dimensions 32 inches (81 cms) Wide 27 inches (69 cms) Deep 70 inches (178 cms) High.  

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900-1910. Up to 4 pieces available price per piece. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.

St043 Stylish Arts and Crafts, oak umbrella stand stand, having four dividers on tapered, carved supports and original, removable drip tray. All in home ready condition. c1900 H28.5"...

Own a bit of history.! This bottle carrier dated 1918 is probably one of the earliest still in existence. Ruppert opened a two million barrel brewery in...

Set of four aluminum coat hooks made in Austria about 1910.

One of the nicest antique English Bamboo Canterbury's or Magazine Holder we've had in quite some time. This fine specimen was found by our buyer in County Staffordshire, England. A p...

An early 20th century French painter's easel made of solid beech wood metal center ratchet to raise and lower. A ledge to hold the canvas, with adjustable bracket at the top securely...

- carefully refurbished and finished by shellac

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

Early 20th century Art Déco french metal brass wall coat hanger/rack designed by La Maison Desny By: La Maison Desny Material: brass, copper, metal, zinc Technique: cast, forged, m...

This antique carved fruit wood and brass hall tree was crafted in France, circa 1920. Standing on a wide female caryatid tripod form supports ending in paw feet, the tall rack featur...

French Art Deco Iron Hat and Coat Rack with Shelf & Mirror, Industrial Style This Art Deco period piece coat rack, the luggage rack is designed with a dramatic Sunburst it has it...

This antique "porte manteau" was created in Paris circa 1920; made of brass with a beech wood coat holder, the suit Stand sits on a tree curved leg base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The stem is further dressed with a round vide-poche in the middle. The top has a coat and pant holder embellished with a decorative handle at the pediment for easy handling. The practical whimsical free standing piece is in excellent condition with a rich patinated finish and could be used in any bathroom or walking...

Arts and Crafts Embossed Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand A Good looking piece, the stand is round with an embossed tavern scene showing jolly merry making musicians It is 17”...

Cast bronze made in Austria, circa 1900-1910.

1920s Art Nouveau Style handmade Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand made in Italy. Comes with a Bronze Inlay Plate, rustic and bold container for Canes, Umbrellas or Parasols. In good condi...

C. 20th century. Wrought iron easel w/ adorable swirl design.

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...

Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.

French Art Deco Wicker and Rattan Wall Magazine or Letter Rack, France, 1920. Add a touch of vintage French charm to your interior with this authentic Art Deco wall-mounted magazine...

Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts coat stand or porte manteau. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original rotating top. Seven original Arts & Crafts patinat...

- Nice patina - In original condition - Heavy metal.

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...

Secession magazine holder attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...