Beautiful home, bumblebee. Is the option to keep looking ruled out? IMHO, none of those does justice to that space. (The first and third are meh and the second one ... well, antlers, unless you like them.)

ETA, just read all the responses. You seem to like the one with the antlers. They’ll go nicely in that space and they aren’t too non-descript. I searched online for other options, and didn’t find anything better than the ones you posted.

Antler.

I like the first one too if you decide against it.

Always enjoy seeing photos of your pretty home.

I like both of the tree versions that My3dogs found and they look to be a bit narrower at the top.

Graywings, I did look at the one with the birds but decided against anymore birds. I've been weaning those out as I over did birds for awhile. I have no antlers lol

Here's the bench again, M. I bought it 30 years ago in a pawn shop in western NC, for $50, refinished it and added the fabric panels. It's basically extra seating when big groups are over and I like looking at it.

At Christmas, the green table is moved to behind the sofa ( all the tabletop stuff is put away), the sofa table moved to the foot of my bed, and the tree goes in the corner.

and FWIW, here's another consideration.

My only two cents is that having lived with a coat tree for years, (a bamboo one) they tip over depending on how they are engineered, and if not made out of resilient material, they break. So "clunky" could have some positive utility. I'd pick the third one unless I loved antlers. I don't, but that's me. Remember that if they have coats, hats, etc. on them, that will add to the "look."

My fav is the antler one.

This one would be practical in that some cool containers could be added to the shelves. At 28 lbs it seems like it would be sturdy.

Your home is lovely!

Justerri, I'm all about practicality, and I love that one.

Also, The others look like you'd need to pay attention to balancing the load.

While form follows function, I'm willing to put a lot of effort into finding an equal balance and if it comes down to it, will choose form.

However, I am the only one who will use this coat rack, guests will use the coat closet, so it will only have a wet jacket occasionally.Maybe a decorative hat :-)

I have also thought if necessary, I will attach it to a rectangular, solid, heavy thin base, much like a square piece of lead or umbrella stand but thinner and no pipe up the middle.

I like the antlers better than the last one you posted, bumble. The last one has a little bit of a homemade look to it, to me, and wouldn't play as well with your entry table, IMO.

I saw that one last night on etsy Gail, and my love of knotty pine swayed me but I think you are confirming what I also have been thinking. No returning that one too.

I really am trying to work with the shape of the table, the brass, various repeating shapes in the room.

Another idea: how about wall hung ? I found this at an antiques shop, but bet there are nice new ones to be had. The antlers look dangerously pointy,

and the base appears possibly unstable. It is pretty, though. Beautiful surroundings you have...no surprise, Ms. designer!! 😉

This is the one I'd really like but it's $1,300.

That's an interesting one martinca but I want to keep everything off the walls.

I love this one too but with all the downed trees form the tornado, I think I could make this one.

Ooooo make the last one. That’s cool.

That's beautiful!

Guess wall hung is out, but found two more. I’ll quit now. First one is from Ballard. PB could be spray painted your desired color. Those floor types just look shaky to me.

Oops. Missed your reply about off the walls.

Haven’t read the whole thread but I like #1 and the tower JT posted.

I do appreciate everyone's advice here and if the antler one looks good, works decently and I need to make a base for it I'm going to use a hickory slab -I have a stump available with the bark still on it and use leather to lash to the slice.

Hickory is the heaviest commonly available wood.

Post a picture of it when you get it.

And I think you should seasonally dress it up a little. A yellow slicker hat in the rainy season, a straw hat in the spring/summer, etc (A santa hat at Christmas) with something (a seasonal bag) hanging off the lower hook.

Unless the plan is to put it away during the non-rainy season

The antlers are cool but I would definitely poke my eye out on that. My concern with the first one is only three legs, which would be tippy. I would go with the $1300 one or the free tree branch. Seriously, the antlers would look good as long as you’re careful leaning over to take off your boots.

I like the first one best, if it’s weighty enough. The antler one is interesting but IME theme-y furnishings look dated much quicker than others.

I am tempted to order the first one too for comparison, as PB stuff seems to go fast. Looking at all these pictures has made me curate some, I have enough branches everywhere! No more. I hope the antler one coordinates with the dining room chandelier. I do have lots of brass.

Warning, you do not want to hear this lol.

After seeing your lovely home and you stating that just your coat would hang there I think Martina‘s wall mount would look best and not compete with anything. An idea would be to mount the brass rack on a beautifully finished piece of wood to bring it out a bit more from the wall.

Or, design your own wood mounted brass or other hooks from rejuvenation hardware.

https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/categories/hardware/hooks-hook-racks

Edited to add this Cool rejuve hook.

Actually I considered this for a long time, a live edge gorgeous piece with hooks but ultimately, I don't want the stains and drips on the wall. I know it will happen and I really like the walls to be as clean as possible.

I know the space is not ideal but hopefully I can make it work.

A bit vulgar, but I'm really trying not to be an askhole! lol

Justterrilynn, here's one of the hooks I liked when I was in that vein

woodland hook

Bumble, that hook is a lot nicer for you than the one I picked. That’s actually a good Christmas gift idea. Hmmm...

Who doesn’t need a hook somewhere?

How perfect to have your tree there!

Voting for antlers. The first one clashes with your lamp, finishes,etc.

If you are at all handy you could recreate the $1300 rack. Your biggest problem would be finding the correct pieces of wood. The bottom is just a large trunk of limb rough cut down with a chain saw then shaped and sanded till super smooth. They used a stainless steel pipe, but you could use any type of metal or even wood. For the top piece if you can't find something with enough branches you could mount some, then sand and mount on top. I would use an oil and hard paste wax for a beautiful finish and add felt to the bottom.

Sorry if this was discussed and I missed it - I skipped down to comment. The first one is the prettiest, but I think it would look better in a dark color.

The antlers look very cool, but too pointy, which can mess up your clothes.

Earlier this year I got this wooden coatrack from zulily.com in a dark brown that looks almost black. I like its simplicity and stability:

Will the tiles get wet enough to be slippery?...

That woodland hook is something I would normally like very much but it looks slightly off—-I think it’s because the two acorn finials are misaligned. The acorn on top is upside down and the one on the end of the hook is horizontal in dead space. You’d never see a real acorn in either orientation and I think that’s why I don’t like it.

Hcbm, I think I could do it too but have ultimately decided to go in a more traditional/transitional direction. I am tired of the branch look actually. I would never pay 1300 for that either but maybe I would if branches weren't as common as dirt here. Talking it all out here and seeing the pictures together helps me refine my thoughts on this.

Carolb, I like that one! It is no longer on zulily but I also think it's a bit incongruent with my table and lamp.

btyd, no worries there, the tile is rough.

Kswl, I agree about the acorn placement and would never have actually bought that hook , I think it looks a bit cheap but initially I liked it. I also hear you and agree about the theme-y-ness of the antlers....taking that in.

The one thing that does not bother me, is the point-y-ness of the antlers.

But I shall see in a week or two!

Back to the first one. Color reminds me of zinc. Looks like there’s some darker gray in you fp stone. I know the finish is different than the others in the foyer but I actually think it works here. Not overly matchy. I don’t know but I still like it. The lines are nice too of course.

Well I was really liking the coat tree tower that Terri posted. I don't recall seeing them before so I just googled coat tree tower to see what it would turn up. I am now thinking this worth considering - ( I need something for dog leash, miscellaneous crap that DH can't move off of or pretty and more decorative and visible entry way cabinet. I would like to have something additional that would be accessible but behind the door..

Not sure about this one, but there are more to show you heading down the rabbit hole of choices.

There are so many inspirational ideas out there.

I‘m not overly keen on this particular one but...

Wouldn’t it be cool to resin in or cement in some artsy walking sticks (carved, painted or varnished wood) into an interesting container? When not in use it would just be useable art.

Imagine this but different.

Anyway, you do have some great picks so far. And, no building required 😊

Justerri, thinking about that sort of thing has kept me awake at night for the last month!

I like this one too, it's sold out though, and it doesn't go.

You love the antler one, and it goes well with your house, so go for it! My second pick would be the third ("clunky") one. Unlike others, I don't care for the first one at all; it lacks the character of the others. (Disclaimer: I am not a pro.)

It's on order!

"...but I've looked at that antler one for the last year."

For me, that would mean I should definitely get it. I have never regretted anything I have bought for the house, but I have regretted not getting a few things!

I was going to vote for #1, or look for one at local antique stores. I've bought two in the past for DD2 to use for towels in bathrooms. After moving, she uses one by the backdoor during the winter. I believe she sold the other one.

Which rack did you end up ordering?

I bought the antler one. If it doesn't work it'll go back and I ordered from Amazon for ease of return, if necessary.

I have looked in local antiques stores but would have much better choices if I were to spend a day elsewhere like Hendersonville or Asheville but anyway....

and I spent a long time looking for a real antler stand but ultimately budget, space and armchair ease is deciding the winner.

I'd have this one in a heartbeat but it's more than I want to spend right now.

You have such a beautiful home! I love everything. It has such a fabulous vibe. Everywhere the eye lands is on something interesting. I also love your art.

Looking forward to photos of the new coat tree!!

I didn't have a strong preference for one coat tree over the other, but I just wanted to chime in, and second everything aktillery said. I too, love all the elements in your home...furniture, blue pottery, the tiffany style lamp near your fireplace, the dining room chandelier, that beautiful Asian 'urn' with brass handles and base (don't know the proper name) on your entrance table, and all the art. I especially love the large floral piece hung in your living room, and the one above your entrance table. Lol, I guess you can deduce that I admire your taste!

That is such a lovely thing for you to say amicus and I'm very pleased that you like my artwork.