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 Wooden Coat Stand £13.00 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: Thursday Sep-09-2010 19:29:15 BST   | Watch this Item

antique french wooden coat stand , hat rack, hat stand £24.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Sep-11-2010 22:44:18 BST   | Watch this Item

antique hat and coat stand excellent condition £100.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 13:17:23 BST   | Watch this Item

Antique 1930's Oak Hall Stand Lift Up Seat Coat Rack £74.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 16:37:59 BST   | Watch this Item

METAL COAT STAND ANTIQUE BRASS WROUGHT IRON UMBRELLA BN £29.98 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 18:00:22 BST   | Watch this Item

METAL COAT STAND ANTIQUE BRASS WROUGHT IRON UMBRELLA BN £39.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 18:49:30 BST   | Watch this Item

Antique Victorian Oak Flemish Carved Coat Hall Stand £495.00 Auction Ends: Monday Sep-13-2010 21:10:24 BST   | Watch this Item

Hand Painted Antique Hall Hat, Umbrella, Coat Stand £0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Sep-13-2010 21:58:17 BST   | Watch this Item

Hand Painted Antique Hall Hat Umbrella Coat Stand £195.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 19:54:36 BST   | Watch this Item

Antique Victorian Bamboo Coat Stand 1980 £130.00 Auction Ends: Friday Sep-17-2010 13:33:50 BST   | Watch this Item

New Antique Brass HAT & COAT UMBRELLA Stand with Hooks £69.95 Auction Ends: Friday Sep-17-2010 16:24:36 BST   | Watch this Item

ANTIQUE WHITE METAL HAT AND COAT STAND £82.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Sep-18-2010 8:24:08 BST   | Watch this Item

ANTIQUE WHITE METAL HAT AND COAT STAND £71.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Sep-18-2010 8:24:22 BST   | Watch this Item

Umbrella, hat and coat antique stand £49.00 Auction Ends: Friday Sep-24-2010 21:58:58 BST   | Watch this Item

ANTIQUE OAK HALL STAND HALL STAND BENCH BOX COAT HAT £495.00 Auction Ends: Monday Sep-27-2010 18:51:25 BST   | Watch this Item

AN ARTS & CRAFTS ANTIQUE MAHOGANY COAT HALL STAND C1885 £399.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-28-2010 15:52:17 BST   | Watch this Item

Antique Georgian 18C and later oak coat stand £345.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Sep-29-2010 9:12:08 BST   | Watch this Item

NEW Hat and Coat Stand Rack ANTIQUE PINE Finish NEW £16.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Oct-02-2010 11:14:38 BST   | Watch this Item

SHABBY CHIC ANTIQUE WHITE COAT STAND RACK FURNITURE NEW £89.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Oct-02-2010 11:39:07 BST   | Watch this Item

Very Large Antique Oak Hall/ Hat/ Coat/ Umbrella Stand £695.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Oct-03-2010 10:26:33 BST   | Watch this Item

185cm WROUGHT IRON ANTIQUE WHITE COAT & HAT STAND £64.79 Auction Ends: Monday Oct-04-2010 13:00:40 BST   | Watch this Item

VICTORIAN STYLE COAT/UMBRELLA STAND ANTIQUE VERDIGRIS £79.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Oct-07-2010 16:36:18 BST   | Watch this Item