One of the first things a person does when entering their home is put their coats, bags and hats somewhere; to make a good first impression for guests, one of these unconventional clothing racks will do just the trick. Considering that homes are getting smaller and smaller, it is only natural that designers would concentrate on such details.
From coat hangers that resemble wall art to garment racks that take on the shape of a house, these unconventional clothing racks are becoming artistic pieces in the home so as to take up space in a visually pleasing way. Whether used by the entrance or in bedrooms, they ensure that people are capitalizing on the furniture design in more ways that one. Focusing on form and function has never been more fun.
59 Unconventional Clothing Racks
From Wall-Mounted Storage Stands to Versatile Minimalist Valets:
Meghan Young — Mar 19, 2014 — Art & Design
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Minimalist Entrance Furniture
The Coat Rack by Annabelle Nichols Boasts a Variety of Functions
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Customizable Magnetic Furniture
The Magnetic Furniture Set Includes Free-Standing Designs
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Art-Like Coat Racks
The Wallmonds Hanger Frame by Goncalo Campos is Decorative and Functional
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Geometric Stacked Coat Hooks
These Hooks by Isaac Krady are Sturdy and Dynamic
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Kinked Cord Clothes Hooks
The Roberope Coat Rack Brings a Casual Whimsicality to Tidiness
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Bike-Accommodating Coatracks
The Tol Hanger Holds Jackets, Hats and Your Trusty Two-Wheeler
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2D-Style Garment Holder
Les Ailes Noires Clothing Racks by +tongtong are Dynamically Dimensional
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Step Stool-Like Clothing Racks
The Houndstooth Valet by Jonathan Dorthe
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Minimalist Clothing Storage
This Wooden Coat Rack Embraces Simplistic Design Ideals
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Striking Scenic Seating
'A Tree in the Meadow' by Tervhivatal is Minimalist and Artistic
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Cityscape Clothing Racks
Hang Your Jacket off a Skyscraper with the Skyline Coat Hook
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Sculptural Clothing Racks
The Berg by Akash Eskafi is Made for a Mountainous Mess
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Picket Fence-Inspired Partitions
Plantala by Andrea Rekalidis Focuses on Greenery and Privacy
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Coat-Hanging Lamp Fixtures
This Multi-Purpose Lamp Also Lets You Hang Up Your Belongings
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Flexible Wireframe Coatracks
The Towe Hanger Can Be Picked Up and Moved, Along with its Mess
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Versatile Minimalist Valets
The Holzbock Brings Adaptable Functionality to Various Different Rooms
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Wall-Melted Chair Hooks
Wairs by Nikos Tsoumanis Looks Like a Transporter Experiment Gone Wrong
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Simply Slotted Furnishings
Duit Barcelona Lets You Assemble Interior Style Without Hardware
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Math-Inspired Clothing Racks
The SINE Collection Gets Its Unique Look from the Sine Wave
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Flat-Pack Minimalist Coat Racks
'Ondo' by Kenyon Yeh is a Contemporary Cloak Carrier
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Two-in-One Rack Furniture
The MARC Coffee Table Doubles as a Magazine Holder
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Roofed Garment Racks
The Clothing House is a Fitting Furnishing for the Domestic Environment
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Versatile Rearrangeable Frames
The Add Storage Rack Has a Modular Design for Adaptable Use
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Signpost Clothes Hooks
The Sign Coat Rack Points You in the Direction of a Tidy Front Foyer
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Chopped Up Coatracks
The Slice Garderobe is a Single Component Separated
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Minimalist Modern Art Furnishings
The KARIBU coat rack by Julian Appelius is Sculpturally Shaped
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Paring Lumber Clothes Pegs
The Peel Coatrack Resembles a Shedding Husk to Supply Handy Hooks
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Stashable Storage Devices
The Storable Coat Rack Can Either Unclutter Your Foyer or Tidy Up itself
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Wardrobe-Mirror Hybrids
Club by Something Design is Clean and Simplistic
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Wall-Mounted Storage Stands
The Line Coatrack Has No Footprint and Promises to Declutter Your Home
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Perforated Garment Hangers
The King Coat Rack by Amitrani is Futuristically Organic-Looking
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Organic Coil Coat Racks
The LOLL TOWER for Pulpo is Architecturally Bold
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Urban Wiry Furniture
The Drew Table Range by Kirsty Whyte is at Once Minimalist and Intricate
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Illuminating Clothing Racks
These Illuminated Furniture Designs Conveniently Hang Clothes
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Vibrant Minimalist Hangers
The Splash Coat Rack Sports a Stylish and Simple Silhouette
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Slim Coat Racks
Hook Up by Thomas Schnur Boasts a Simple Silhouette
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Music-Inspired Coat Racks
The Clothes Track Coat Rack Will Keep You in Tune
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Abstract Anatomical Coatracks
Eo and Eam are Storage Systems Inspired by Male and Female Bodies
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Minimalist Metal Coat Racks
These Geometric Clothing Rails Feature Shape-Centered Designs
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Rad Rotor Coatracks
The Cogwheel-Hook Brings Contemporary Industrial Accents to Your Home
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Modernist Oasis-Inspired Furniture
The OAZA Collection by Klara Sumova & Dirk Wright is Paradise
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Multi-Functional Spiked Lights
The Orb Lamps by Creative Pill Design Studio Doubles as a Coat Rack
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Fractured Furniture Sets
Splinter by Nendo is Made Using Splintered Wood
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Radiant Coat Racks
The Coatlight by Mathias Hahn is a Doubly Inviting Home Accessory
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Heaven-Sent Storage Solutions
The Messy Clothes Angel Performs Domestic Tidying Miracles
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Worn Togs Trestles
Der Bremer Airs Out Your Articles to Reduce Excessive Laundering
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Surrealist Stick Coatracks
The Poke Hanger Stands Upright in a Seemingly Unsupported Stance
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Sleek Splayed Hatstands
Spruce Coat Rack Marries Utility and Aesthetics for a Handy Home Accessory
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Rustic Stitched Coat Racks
Leather Cord Replaced Nails in Assembling the Cancan Coat Hanger
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Coat Rack-Like Dryers
SecO by Jack McCulloch is a Cheap and Eco-Friendly Alternative
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Teepee Tidying Systems
The Tent Clothes Hook Creates a Clever Niche for Storing Assorted Articles
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Convertible Coat Racks
The Cassiopeia Peg System Lets You Design Your Own Constellation of Hooks
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Mannequin-Inspired Illuminators
Decorate Your Home and Lighten Up Your Room with Mr Lamp
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Thief-Resembling Coat Racks
'Coat Thief' is a Fun Coat Rack that Hides the Rest of Your Coats
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Oversized Clothespin Coat Stands
This Clothespin Coat Rack is a Quirky Way to Hang Outdoor Gear
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Whimsical Whisk Coatracks
The Visp Clothes Hanger is an Intriguing Sculpture that Offers Utility
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Clothing Rack Benches
Vik & Fougere's Furniture Piece Adds Space and Storage
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Undulating Vertical Coatracks
The Wave Coat Rack Gets Mounted Upright to Assume Less Wall Space
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Cross-Stitched Coat Racks
The Cancan Coat Hanger by GUD Conspiracy is Inspired by a Dance
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Gallows Garment Hangers
The Hangman Coat Rack is an Amusingly Morbid Means to Tidy Your Things
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