Time to hang up your coat with our edit of the best coatstands
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Coat stands have evolved from the space-stealing furnishing you only used at your grandma’s house to sculptural, playful pieces that you won’t want to hide beneath a pile of jackets. Once only known for their practicality, these contemporary stands are also great at giving main-character energy – just don’t think of them as something to bury under a wealth of coats. Instead, use them as artistic centrepieces in and of themselves.
After deciding on a shape (the more fun the better, in our opinion – cactus? monkey?), think about where they might work best. Plot twist: the hallway isn’t always the safest bet. If you’ve got a narrow hall, why not think about having one near your back door, or even in the bedroom as a sleek place to hang tomorrow’s outfit choice? Remember, the best coat stands are the ones that look good, even with nothing on.
‘Monkey’ by Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona
Don't have much wall space but need somewhere to store your hats, coats and scarves this winter? Look no further than this playful option by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, which has cute monkeys at its base. Approx £1,285, bdbarcelona.com
‘Archie Rack Mirror’, Broste Copenhagen
Perfect for hanging coats as well as providing you with a spot to check your outfit in the mirror before you head outside, Broste Copenhagen's coatstand is for the style savvy. Plus, it's made from lightweight metal in various colours. £495, royaldesign.co.uk
‘Stelo’, Shannon Sadler Studio
Furniture designer Shannon Sadler has created this sleek coatstand, which can easily slot into a downstairs cupboard. With its minimalist design, it's one for the understaded dressers among us. £110, shannonsadler.it
‘Fernand Standing’, Adrian Blanc for Hartô
Made from oak wood with dazzling blue loops in place of hooks, this coat stand combines durability with whimsy and sits halfway between sculptural geometry and functional furniture. The playful rings offer multiple ways to arrange your clothes, scarves, hats, bags or even umbrellas. £283, madeindesign.co.uk
‘Bonskar’, Rutger Andersson for Ikea
For a purse-friendly option, IKEA might just be the answer. Originally produced in 1978, this tree-shaped stand comes in an array of pastel hues which will brighten the darkest of doorways. £35, ikea.com
‘Ceiba’, Luis Arrivillaga for Living Divani
With both different height rails for maximum flexibility, the ‘Ceiba’ coatstand by Luis Arrivillaga has a solution for every need, whether you're hanging up your raincoat or storing your suit. Approx £1,340, livingdivani.it
‘Maru’, Bao-Nghi Droste for Schoenbuch
Curving lines and a sturdy base give this large stand a unique edge. The many levels of the ‘Maru’ mean it’s ideal for a large family to hang their coats at the same time. Approx £2,970, designtolike.de
‘Saguaro’ by Stefano Giovannoni, £894, Qeeboo (qeeboo.com)
Reminiscent of Gurfram’s fantastic ornamental cactus, this coat stand brings a touch of the desert’s exoticism to an interior. It has four chunky hooks for hanging proper winter coats on easily. We love it in the citrusy lemon. £894, qeeboo.com
‘Sciangai 50’ by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic folding coatstand called Sciangai, Zanotta has created a special colourful version of the design. Inspired by the game Mikado pick-up sticks, it has a joint in the middle that connects the eight solid beech-wood sticks, making it a durable piece of furniture. £1,200, twentytwentyone.com
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