If you bought a modern coat stand, you would have a functional piece of furniture. It would not, however, be as stylish as an antique coat stand. Most modern coat racks look alike, and there is little variety in the selection available. When you buy a new coat rack, you will certainly not be buying a conversation piece.

Additionally, when you buy a modern coat rack, you often need to assemble it yourself. Although the assembly might be easy, the pieces are often made out of low-quality wood or plastic. The assembled coat rack might look attractive enough for a year or two, but over time, the low-quality nature of a modern coat rack starts to show. Some newer coat stands have even been known to collapse under the weight of winter coats.

Antique coat stands, however, have done their job for years. Made out of high quality materials, antique coat stands are not only functional, but they are stylish as well. When you go to hang up your friends’ coats and jackets, they will immediately notice how unique your stand is. They will ask you questions and admire its quality. When a coat rack is an antique, it is not just a functional piece of furniture. It is a conversation piece as well.

There are many different types of antique coat stands available. No matter what your home’s décor is, there is a vintage coat stand available that will match your style. Wood coat stands are available in all types of wood varieties. You can find a cherry wood stand to match the rest of your furniture if you would like. You could also purchase a beautiful medal coat stand that would coordinate with the rest of your decor, instead of matching it exactly. Some antique coat stands even offer extra features, such as umbrella hooks or a cylindrical umbrella holder. These extra features make your antique coat stand even more useful.

Although you can buy antique coat stands at flea markets, antique stores, or online auction sites, it is better to buy your coat stand from a retailer that specializes in antique coat stands. That way, you can feel confident that you are actually buying antique coat stands and not a cheaply made modern reproduction.

ANTIQUE OAK JACOBEAN HALL COAT STAND , CARVED OAK HAT AND COAT RACK STAND £480.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:09:40 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Wood Umbrella / Hat / Coat Stand and bench with Mirror £59.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-09-2012 19:33:01 GMT   | Watch this Item

Victorian Antique Genuine Coat / Hat / Umbrella Stand £80.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-09-2012 19:37:14 GMT   | Watch this Item

ANTIQUE FRENCH SHABBY CHIC HALL STAND/ HAT AND COAT STAND/STICK STAND/ UMBRELLA £380.00 Auction Ends: Friday Feb-10-2012 16:28:27 GMT   | Watch this Item

Original French Antique coat stand £50.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Feb-10-2012 19:48:04 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Style Bent Wood Floor Standing Umbrella Coat Stand £29.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 1:23:27 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Style Bent Wood Floor Standing Umbrella Coat Stand £29.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 1:23:27 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Style Bent Wood Floor Standing Umbrella Coat Stand £29.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 1:23:27 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Style Bent Wood Floor Standing Umbrella Coat Stand £29.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 1:23:27 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Cream Metal Hat & Coat Stand Shabby Chic Quick Sale Bargain £49.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 14:05:47 GMT   | Watch this Item

Hall stand oak antique hat coat stand with mirror, glove box and umbrella stands £6.05 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 20:05:03 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Oak Coat/Hat/Umbrella Hall Stand with Mirror £99.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 21:23:02 GMT   | Watch this Item

ORNATE VINTAGE ANTIQUE STYLE CAST IRON COAT RACK STAND £79.99 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-13-2012 15:58:30 GMT   | Watch this Item

Vintage French oak hallway coat/umbrella stand - antique/retro £79.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-13-2012 18:00:35 GMT   | Watch this Item

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK COAT HOOK / SHELF / HALL STAND FRENCH c1890 £35.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-15-2012 21:04:10 GMT   | Watch this Item

antique coat stand £25.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Feb-17-2012 22:52:46 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Large White Cast Iron Original Victorian Stick & Umbrella & Coat Stand £1,295.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-18-2012 8:55:36 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Victorian 19C mahogany stick coat hat hall umbrella stand table £505.75 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-19-2012 16:30:06 GMT   | Watch this Item

Sturdy & Stylish Antique Gold Coat, Hat & Umbrella Stand, Rack, Decorative, Iron £87.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-19-2012 17:21:47 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Georgian 18C and later oak coat stand £293.25 Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-21-2012 8:12:08 GMT   | Watch this Item

Yates Antiqued Metal Coat Stand - 137093 £184.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 11:55:55 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antler Horn Hall Coat Stand Hat & Umbrella Rack Antique £885.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:37:54 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Cream Metal Hat & Coat Stand Shabby Chic Sale Bargain £49.95 Auction Ends: Friday Feb-24-2012 13:52:12 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Cream Metal Hat & Coat Stand Shabby Chic Sale Bargain £49.95 Auction Ends: Friday Feb-24-2012 13:52:12 GMT   | Watch this Item

ANTIQUE OAK/MAHOGANY MIRRORED HALL COAT RACK/PEG UMBRELLA STAND SHABBY CHIC £395.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-25-2012 22:01:30 GMT   | Watch this Item

HAT AND COAT STAND CHILDS ANTIQUE CHILDRENS SCHOOL RACK £149.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-26-2012 21:56:35 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Late 1800's Louis XVI style hall stand Umbrella , Hat, Coat, Vintage £799.00 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-27-2012 9:35:58 GMT   | Watch this Item

Antique Cream Metal Hat & Coat Stand Shabby Chic Sale Bargain £54.95 Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-28-2012 21:10:15 GMT   | Watch this Item

Silver coated glass candle stand with antique look £15.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-28-2012 22:57:35 GMT   | Watch this Item

Superb Antique Victorian Hall Hat / Coat / Stick Stand £350.00 Auction Ends: Friday Mar-02-2012 20:40:07 GMT   | Watch this Item

ANTIQUE BROWN RUST METAL COAT AND HAT STAND / COAT HOOK £69.99 Auction Ends: Friday Mar-02-2012 22:00:38 GMT   | Watch this Item

METAL COAT STAND WROUGHT IRON EFFECT UMBRELLA HAT ANTIQUE COPPER BRONZE £59.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-04-2012 13:35:01 GMT   | Watch this Item

Vintage Shabby Chic Metal Antique Cream Hat Coat Umbrella Hook Stand Rack Holder £99.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-06-2012 9:20:30 GMT   | Watch this Item

ANTIQUE WOODEN HALL WAY STAND & MIRRIOR COAT & HAT STAND OLD £125.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Mar-07-2012 12:16:24 GMT   | Watch this Item