Europe Coat Racks and Stands

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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...

An accessory that pays tribute to the two most important materials used over the centuries – wood in its shape and metal in its substance – Ramo is a sculpture that interprets the co...

The Giglio coat stand is a functional decorative statement. With a slim cream-colored stem standing atop a wide base in chromed brass, this coat stand is adorned with inlays in Corno Italiano which add an opulent touch to the wooden structure. Equipped with five hooks in chromed brass, it offers a convenient place to hang coat...

Pair of twentieth century wall coat racks. Pair of turned wood wall-mounted coat stands, 20th century.     h: 44cm , w: 40cm, d: 24cm

Original Art Deco period wardrobe or wall coat rack with Mirror from France circa 1930. High gloss polished Aluminum tubes. Mirror in the center (replaced, original also still available). Ten screwed on hangers and Hat shelf on top. Below with a a metal bottom and umbrella stands. The aluminium on these old...

This neoclassical style towel holder is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940

Beautiful set of two Scandinavian teak wood hangers from the 1960's. They're in very good condition and great quality.

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

mid-century modern geometric wall mirror hanger italian 1970s Rediscover the bold style of the 1970s with this striking pair of geometric wall mirror coat hangers, a perfect addition...

Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist coat rack. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame with original padouk elements. Five original padouk hooks. This wonderful Art De...

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...

Large asymmetric pine wall coat rack with integrated mirror, France, 1960s.

Very wide Dutch 19th century oak coat rack with carved angels A Dutch 19th century oak coat rack with angel heads cut out and 9 copper h...

Vintage Corner Mirror - Freestanding Coat Hanger - Coat Hanger with Mirror Offered for sale is a captivating and uncommon corner coat hanger wit...

This early 1940s single wall shelf / hat rack model 113 is designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto for artek. This versatile shelf is in stained birch. The 2 triangular panels ...

Set of three large, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern coat hooks or wall wardrobes. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s. Executed in solid brass. Di...

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

Stunning single hooks for individual attachment to the wall. Extremely rare and very very decorative.

circa 1880 19thC English Bamboo Mirrored Hall Stand sku 1910 W67 x D50 x H178 cm Weight 13 kg

Largest ever (9.5 feet wide) wall coat rack with 12 hooks, a beveled mirror, lion sculptures, male and female bust sculptures, birds and floral motifs etc. This antique and largest in size ever, antique Dutch coat rack is special and desirable for a number of reasons. First of all, it is very well carved and with great depth and the chance that you will ever find an antique wall coat rack...

Erotico coat hook - “Originally designed for the Orengo House, Turin 1949. This edition is from the collection “Homage to Carlo Mollino", 1997. The coat hook will be shipped insur...

Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern Art Deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This...

Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern Art Deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This...

Large coat rack in stained and waxed mahogany, brass hooks and details, new fillings and upholstery in golden yellow bouclé fabric. Glass shelf on top. Italy, circa 1950

Set of 2 coat racks in solid pine with 3 and 2 hooks. Provenance "Les Tournavelles" Residence, Arcs 1800, French Alps. Passionate about the mountains, Charlotte Perriand worked for...

Large 4-Hook Wall Coat Rack in Wicker, 1960s Product Details Dimensions: 114 W x 108 H x 16 D cm

Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern Art Deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This...

Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern Art Deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This...

An Art Deco modernist Hall Stand. Polished chrome frame with mirrored central console mirror, upper hat racks, coat rails and umbrella/stick stands to either side.

Art Deco wardrobe - 1930s This beautiful vintage wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern art deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This is a ...

Iris coat hanger in wood and plastic by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis The product is purchased with authenticity certificate and guarantee stamp. Additiona...

This rare 1960s Finnish mid-century coat rack, crafted in sturdy, patinated brass, exemplifies the refined functionality and timeless elegance characteristic of Scandinavian design. ...

Glass and brass coat rack from the 1970s Good condition 58.5 cm x 13 cm x 8 cm The item is made in Italy.

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern " Clef de Sol " coat rack or stand. Design by Roger Ferraud. Striking French design from the 1950s. Original black lacquered metal frame with ...

Coat rack / black umbrella stand designed by Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis 45 series, 1972.Coat rack / black umbrella stand des...

Boasting unparalleled details in Corno Italiano inlayed in a durable black lacquered wooden structure, the Levanzo wardrobe valet is an iconic object to...

A striking and eclectic sculpture of modern flair, this piece is a coat hanger part of a series inspired by playing card suits. The Jack card is here represented by a series of cut-laser steel long stems ending with rectangular panels, and enriched with a short shelf...

Marvelous clothes valet in a light beech wood with brass accents. This iconic piece was designed by Luisa Parisi and produced by Fratelli Reguitti in Italy in the 1960s. In amazing...

Great looking and highly practical 1960s design wall coat rack. This beautifully designed, perfectly executed and highly practical midcentury coat rack could be the ideal piece to...

This 1930 French Art Deco coat rack is an exceptional piece of functional art, crafted from wrought iron, wonderfully decorated with geometric, circular, and flower motifs. It inclu...

Coat rack vienna around 1950s Good original condition.

The Italian brass and teak wall clothes hanger, produced between the 1950s and 1960s, is a vintage masterpiece that embodies mid-century elegance. Combining warm teak wood with polis...

Valet Stelle with solid walnut wood top and hanging rack parts. Trousers holder with non- slip insert in grey microfiber and coin tray covered with ge...

Gorgeous antique French circa 1900 clothes rack in elegantly shaped chrome with beautiful details. The clothes rack has a height adjustable bar to allow more room for shorter items. ...

Large Black Forest coat rack, with in the lower part a bear clinging to a tree trunk at the top of which a teddy bear is playing: the branches form the coat rack, with a mirror, the ...

Hand-welded in Denmark during the 1970s this set of twisted iron and brass coat hangers stylistically displays midcentury Brutalism. The price is for the set of six.

Elegant women's handbag stand from the 50's, made in Italy. The bag stand is totally made in brass. Ideal to display necklaces, bracelets, scarves.... T...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack by Carlo de Carli, 1960s Carlo de Carli (bon 1910, Milan, Italy–died 1999, Milan, Italy) was an Italian modernist designer, architect, essayist,...

Set of eight Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo and rattan coat hangers, 1970s A wonderful set of brass coat hangers, with iconic and extraordinary "hook" finishes. Very Classic and...

This beautiful rattan coat hanger is a French Riviera Midcentury production. The piece was produced in Italy in 1960s and features a structure in bamboo canes and three rattan upp...

- good / very good original condition with minor signs of use ¨ - Depth: 7-30cm.

Awesome japanese wicker basket with lid, 1960s

Beautiful folding valet stand made in Italy between the 50s and 60s by the historic company Fratelli Reguitti whose design can be attributed to Ico Parisi, given the style and proven...

Spectacular mid-century round double coat rack in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French Riviera style coat rack was designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg and was...

Mid-Century Modern Italian coat rack Ico Parisi atributed, wood of beech, green fabric printed plasticized, crystal, coat hooks in golden brass Measure cm: H 180 x W 113 x D 20.   

Single netting coat hanger in rattan by the designer Olaf von Bohr. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professional restorer.

This rare set of vintage modernist wall hooks was designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced in Italy by Con&Con during the 1970s. Each hook is formed from glossy burgundy red plastic, w...

On offer are 5 massive brass coat hooks. They were designed by Carl auböck in the 1950s and produced manually by his infamous Austrian Werkstätte. ...

Rotating door coat rack mod. Formia with wooden frame and cloth upholstery. Metal details, Prod. MIM, Italy, 1958. Bibliography, Domus no. 359, October 1959; R. Lietti, Ico Parisi. D...