Antique Hooks & Wall Racks
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French Art Deco Lucite Towel Bar
$285.004.75"H x 25.38"W x 6.50"D
Dimensions: 4 ¾” H x 25 ⅜” W x 6 ½” D
This French vintage 20th century towel rack has the clean lines and minimal appearance of the Art Deco period, using aluminum hardware to support two, square rods of clear acrylic as a practical solution for bathrooms, dressing areas, and more. The smooth, silvertone metal is patinated in texture but the piece remains durable and strong for the modern interior. Please view the detailed images as they are an essential part of the description.
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Swedish 19th Century Pine Wall Mounted Corner Cabinet
$3,450.0039.63"H x 25"W x 17"D
Dimensions: 39 ⅝” H x 25” W x 17” D
Swedish, 19th century corner cabinet with the most incredible carvings and lively blue interior that belies the humble pine construction. The quarter-round shape of the cabinet tucks into any corner, designed to save precious floor space by mounting to the wall with hooks on the back (although only one hook remains intact). The bowed front of the case features a line of stylized dentil molding at the cornice, over a pair of arched doors in densely figured grain, opening by lock & key to the immersive sky blue painted interior. The wood has been gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to maintain the soft finish. Please view the detailed images as they are an essential part of the product description. When measuring the wall, please account for 17 ⅜” per side
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English 19th Century Bamboo Hall Tree with Fish Decoupage
$2,665.0072.50"H x 35.50"W x 11.75"D
Dimensions: 72 ½” H x 35 ½” W x 11 ¾” D
English late 19th century bamboo hall tree, updated more recently with decoupaged fish over the decorative panels across the middle in keeping with the late Victorian taste for the exotic and unusual. This inspirational fixture of home organization furniture is mounted with three hooks per side on the vertical poles to hang coats or bags, which flank two diamond-shape beveled mirror glass panels across the top. Below, the diagonally placed assemblage of stalks features square panels that have been ebonized (painted) and pasted with seemingly gilded illustrations of various types of fish. In the base, the bamboo stalks have been arranged in a gridded pattern to keep umbrellas or walking sticks upright. This unique work is sure to be a welcoming sight for an entryway, mudroom, or kitchen. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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French Vintage Wall-Mounted Cabinet
Original price was: $1,400.00.$1,100.00Current price is: $1,100.00.53"H x 41"W x 8.25"D
Dimensions: 53” H x 41” W x 8 ¼” D
This French vintage wall-hanging cabinet is an unexpected storage solution for a small kitchen or bathroom, when floor space is limited and style is important. Crafted of pine that has been painted a frosty blue-gray, the shallow cabinet of three shelves is tall and wide, using a pair of glass-front doors to allow for full visibility of the contents. The right-side door is fitted with the pantry latch while the left door hooks on to the middle shelf for security. Please view the detailed images to see more of this versatile cabinet and the current condition.
Shelf depth: 5 ¾”
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Portuguese Pair of 18th Century Pine Altar Consoles
$7,800.0019.75"H x 42.50"W x 20.38"D
Dimensions: 19 ¾” H x 42 ½” W x 20 ⅜” D
A magnificent pair of 18th century Portuguese carved pine wall consoles, also called brackets, originally part of the architectural program of a cathedral altar. They have been updated more recently with travertine stone tops for a durable surface that complements the timeless quality of the baroque profile. Deep cornices project with chamfered corners (of which the stone tops are shaped to fit) with a beautiful slope that contours then retreats toward the wall. A finely carved finial inverted from the base reveals foliate carvings to echo the acanthus at the top corners, unifying the look and enhancing its architectural function. Truly these are a remarkable feat of vision and craft. At just over 20” in depth, these floating brackets are a practical solution in lieu of console tables with legs, satisfying both a decorative statement and shelf to display upon. Three centuries of patina enriches the natural wood grain and character of these intriguing antique fixtures to become a focal point of any room. Gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.
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French Vintage Mirrored Hanging Wall Shelf
$895.0031.25"H x 10.88"W x 6.50"D
Dimensions: 31 ¼” H x 10 ⅞” W x 6 ½” D
French vintage 20th century mirror-back hanging wall shelf in Louis XVI style gold gilt frame. The arched top of the mirror is crowned with a floral garland, transitioning into a layered, fishscale pattern that wraps the molding and each shelf. The stack of three shelves are lined in a (worn) red velvet. Strung with cord and ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Plate Holder
$2,750.0019.25"H x 61.63"W x 7.75"D
Dimensions: 19-¼”H x 61-⅝”W x 7-¾”D
This simple wooden plate holder is the functional piece of antique organization you’ve been searching for. You’ll have a much easier time accessing, storing, and drying your plates with this piece. The wood itself is in great condition and level so you don’t have to worry about the stability of your fine dinner wares. Holds 28 plates at a time. Make sure to view detailed images.
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French 19th Century Fruitwood Plate and Coat Rack
$2,250.0019.5"H x 93.38"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions : 19-½”H x 93-⅜”W x 5-½”D
A charming French hat or coat rack, with a shelf spanning the top mounted on shaped bracket supports in the profile of crown molding to fit with the architecture of a room. Six hooks are installed along a horizontal bar located under the shelf that give the piece a welcoming presence in a hallway, foyer, mudroom, or kitchen. This piece has so many possibilities, discover them all in your space. The fruitwood has been gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to maintain the luster. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
There are at least as many types of antique hooks as there are things to hang on them. It can be challenging to narrow down your options with so many types.
For instance, there are coat racks and wall shelves with hooks and painted greenery for a floral theme. Meanwhile, gothic revival wall panels often come equipped with wrought iron hooks that twist the story deliciously.
A Bauhaus coat rack gives its antique hooks a modernist art deco feel, while brass hooks can evoke anything from ocean air and salt to the leather and scotch of the boardroom. Likewise, factory enamel, pulleys, and other industrial hooks can lean brutalist or optimistic, depending on the flavor of your décor.
Shopping for Antique Hooks & Racks
An antique hook isn’t usually the sort of thing one builds a room’s decoration around, although there’s nothing to say it couldn’t be. This means you’re looking for a hook that can fit into an existing look without drawing attention to it. You can find your perfect hook based either on the function or the materials from which it was created, and don’t be afraid to get dramatic!
There is naturally something dramatic about a hook, particularly whip or curved hooks, that asserts its utility as loudly as its beauty. Curtain hooks, in particular, are as functional as they are lovely. They should appeal visually, whether standing alone or holding back your curtains.
Choosing Your Antique Hooks & Racks
Is your antique hook functional, or did you add them purely for the sake of beauty? Do you want a single or a number of finished, useful hooks near the front or kitchen door? Or is it a wall panel of hooks, like a coat rack, that you’re looking for?
Perhaps you want a kitchen hook for holding grocery totes and aprons, with a natural artistic connection to the rest of your kitchen décor. The key to finding the perfect antique hooks & racks is to remember that you’re combining style with function, even if that function is simply to exist as a beautiful antique piece of art. A nature-themed wooden coatrack, for example, will create a different ambiance than hooks in the ornate French style or all-metal, geometric shapes.