Have you seen any good coat/hall trees lately?

13 years ago

I'm looking for a freestanding coat tree for my small foyer. In the pic below, you can see the one piece of furniture we have there -- an old church pew. I'd like to find a coat tree to stand to the right of the bench, because we have a coat closet that is already crammed full of stuff, and when we have guests, they usually just toss their coats on the bench/pew. Plus, I just like coat trees. I think it would be neat to have it there with an interesting hat and scarf hanging from it...in summer, a straw hat... etc. Problem is, I can't find one that I like.

The pew is dark oak, and the stair railing, which you can't see, is a light oak. In the adjacent living room, we have dark mahogany wood trim. So we have a mix of woods. I have seen one tree in a dark wood but it was very new/shiny looking, and next to the old pew, it seemed like the new/shiny wood would look cheap or at least "too new" if you know what I mean. Metal would be okay, but all the metals ones I've seen have been either very contemporary or very delicate/girly looking. Around our first floor, we have a variety of furniture styles but much of it is Arts & Crafts/Mission, other antiques in dark woods, and a few Pottery Barn items mixed in. So, I'm looking for something to complement what we already have. Also, the bench in the foyer is 24" deep, with the side panel being about 17". Ideally, I'd like the tree to be no larger than about 18" deep/diameter.

That's a lot to ask for... which may be why I haven't found anything yet! I have seen a couple of antiques but one was too big and the other was much too wobbly.

Here is a pic of the wall. Since the pic was taken, I've added a small oil painting on either side of the mirror.

And here are the stairs.

Below is a link to one I liked at Ballard, but it seems a little big? No dimensions are given (so annoying).

Here is a link that might be useful: coat tree

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charley526
13 years ago
Braedon Coat Rack
Dimensions:
Overall: 72"H X 18 3/4" Squared
Bottom Shelf: 18" Squared
Clearance from Floor: 3"H
Country of Origin: China
Sueb20
Original Author
13 years ago
Um, thanks Charley... I look pretty foolish now! I have been looking at too many things online, I think. I had seen another tree that didn't have dimensions, so maybe I was confusing that one with the Ballard one. Thank you! Anyway, I still wonder if the Ballard tree is too... something... bulky, I guess, for the relatively small bench. Also, because it will be so close to the bench, I'm not sure if I'd be happy with very new wood next to the old wood, if that makes sense. I am starting to think I should be looking more toward metal/iron trees.
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beekeeperswife
13 years ago
I can't find a picture or link to the one I am thinking about, but it was in the Pottery Barn store (2 days ago), and it is iron. But it is not the one I see on their website. It looks like tree branches. I really really really liked it. It might be pricey....$200? But I have never seen one like it before.
deeinohio
13 years ago
I agree that metal is the way to go (But, of course, I don't think one can ever have too much wrought iron!). The one from Ballard's does look too bulky for your bench. How about one that incorporates an umbrella stand? I like this one. It's not too curly, but still might be too girly for your taste.
Dee

Here is a link that might be useful: Hall tree
greenthumbfish
13 years ago
I'd be looking in antique and consignment stores for something along these lines...

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beekeeperswife
13 years ago
I found a picture of the one I was thinking of. It says it is no longer available, but like I said, I saw it in their store just a few days ago. So maybe no longer available online. (check outlets too?)

Here is a link that might be useful: twig coat rack by Pottery Barn
tmkb
13 years ago
I like this one from Pierre Deux, it's currently on sale. They used to have it in black as well.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pierre Deux hall rack
Sueb20
Original Author
13 years ago
Darn, I like the one from PB! I was just in a store yesterday and it wasn't there.
jakabedy
13 years ago
I should send you my Stickley Brothers costumer. It would probably work great in your space, and it no longer works for us (photo is from our last house).

I really like the twig one, though.
Sophie Ingerslew
13 years ago
I found this at Crate and Barrel, but i'm not sure about the dimensions.

Here is a link that might be useful: twig coat-tree rack
Sophie Ingerslew
13 years ago
Saw another one today in the Grandin Road catalog ....

Here is a link that might be useful: twig coat rack
fluffybutt
13 years ago
I have this one from Ikea. It's really sturdy, not too feminine and not too modern.

Here is a link that might be useful: coat rack
Sueb20
Original Author
13 years ago
southernfrenchie -- thanks! I like the one at Grandin Road.
Sophie Ingerslew
13 years ago
Me too! The price is nice as well : )
Penelope
13 years ago
I bought one on CL identical to the one Greenthumbfish links to, for my daughter's Victorian condo. It's pretty and fits her space but it's not the sturdiest thing in the world, and I do worry about that with a number of them, including the otherwise-gorgeous Grandin Rd. twig one. Just imagine them with heavy winter coats--you'd have to balance them carefully for it not to fall over.
murfy721
13 years ago
Jakabedy,

I just have to say that your Stickley costumer is very cool! You've got to find somewhere in your house for it!!! It's got character!

Michelle
jakabedy
13 years ago
murfy -

Thanks! I love it, too, and basically stole it, so that's why it wasn't sold off with the bulk of our A&C things when we moved. Unfortunately, the current abode is an MCM home with lots of glass. L O T S of glass. Like, in the 19' x 50' great room that includes the kitchen, DR, LR and garden, there is exactly 30' of wall available for furniture placement. The rest of it has to float or be against glass. The poor costumer is stuck in an office for right now.
winecabinet1
12 years ago
I can't find a picture to the one I am thinking about, I just like wood coat tree.

Here is a link that might be useful: coat stand

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