Of these two I like the first. Actually, I like it best of all of them. It has a more lodge-y vibe without the distraction of antlers. And it looks sturdy.

While your room has a lot of rustic elements, the entry is not rustic. I think these seem a little too heavy for that particular entry vignette. Your very first pick would harmonize better than these IMHO.

I think one or two kitschy elements are fine, even preferable. Just don't do a room of it. Won't the antlers spark joy? That is a consideration too.

Of the two, I prefer the first one. But I think I still like the antlers best. When is the antlers tree due to arrive? I guess the advantage of the one above is that you will probably never get tired of it, but might possibly get tired of the antlers at some point.

These look too utilitarian. They would be fine by a back door, but I think you’d be better off with something prettier in the front entry.

I prefer the vintage eBay one. I think it looks like a coat tree should look without being noticeable.

Ok, I will wait for the antler one and see. It does spark joy, at the moment anyway! Arriving between Sept 3-9. It has been shipped.

and ( maybe I need to get a life)

We have this one, but I DID NOT pay this much! And, we bought it in the 90's, not mid century!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-mid-century-wood-Bentwood-Revolving-Hall-Tree-Coat-hat-Rack-Umbrella-Stand/373167234531?hash=item56e2801de3:g:GBEAAOSwEmNeyX1a

while I will wait on the antler one, of course, I'm actually leaning towards the last one because of the weight, it weighs 23 lb and I like the simplicity

i also like this one on houzz. Has good reviews and good price. I like the lower hooks for a child’s coat or an umbrella.

I’m a sucker for anything with spindle or barley.

I really like 1 from this set the barley twist later posted, the first one from the last set and antler.

I know, not helpful.

Looking forward to seeing antler one!

The barley twist piece is gorgeous!

I really love the first one from the second set you posted.

Hey y'all, that's the most expensive one! :-) You have good taste

I think of all that you've posted, I agree with localeater, the first of the second set with the spiral design, is best. I actually have one just like the second of the first two, found it in the trash someone was throwing away...HAHA!

I'm a sucker for barley twist too and don't have anything except an old brass albeit nice, lamp in a guest bedroom. But... maybe the coat tree is theme-y in its own way but I still like it.

Uber Biltmore-ish.

Sherry, I love your bentwood tree coat. I was trying to find a nice bentwood one to suggest but couldn't find any great ones - good find!

This is the first time I have seen a coat tree, that I can remember, although I may have seen one in a movie. They do not look residential to me, but that's probably because I am not used to seeing them. I was unaware that people had them in their homes.

I like the spiral twist one the best, but I would not know where to put one. They all look sort of Victorian to me.

I love coat trees. I had one in the bathroom of my last home for towels.

It is hard to say which one I like the most. The first two are gorgeous. Tough decision.

Lars, I imagine it doesn't rain much where you are but here coat trees can be very helpful for all the wet coats and dog leashes and hats particularly for those who don't have a mudroom or going in and out front door.

I used to see houses with garage doors and there would be a door next to the garage door and I often wondered why, it seemed useless when you could open the garage door but now I know as I don't want to go in and out my garage door- opening and closing it throughout the day.

So I use the front door and think a coat tree is going to be very useful as I don't want to put a wet coat in the coat closet.

I haven't read every comment on your other thread so I have no idea if you've considered brass, but many years ago I bought a chunky-ish vintage patina-ed brass one at an antiques mall. It was kind of craftsmanish and lacked the flourishes of a typical Victorian brass coatrack, which is why I liked it so much. It was a ton of money for me at the time (maybe $100, but I was in my early 20s liviing paycheck to paycheck and I skipped a more than a few meals for pay for it) but I have loved it in every apartment and house I've lived in since. I took a quick peek on ebay and didn't see anything like it, but a couple months ago, its twin was on our local facebook marketplace and I seriously debated buying it even though I have no need for another coat tree --- so I know they are out there. Anyhow, good luck! I've actually liked all the ones you picked so far but I think the first one you posted on this thread is my current favorite.

Sorry for the bad lighting in the photo but hopefully you get the idea.

Actually just took a look at facebook marketplace in my area and it is a wealth of unique coat trees. Found this, very similar to mine, for a whopping $15. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/429131038028514 Granted, Philly is an area of old homes that mostly lack coat closets so we may have a more hopping used coat tree market than most places, LOL!

That's lovely and how nice that you treasure it and it stays with you over the years!

I did order a brass one and it was pricey for me and should be here in a week or so. I'll post pictures when it comes, in place. I may or may not keep it as the barley twist one and the other are speaking. But I ordered this one

And fwiw, the very first one posted here only weighs 5 lbs.

Barley twist 31 lb

Antler 14 lb

Way too late I know, but I just saw this from Aldi and thought of this thread...

https://www.aldi.us/en/weekly-specials/this-weeks-aldi-finds/this-weeks-aldi-finds-detail/ps/p/huntington-home-coat-tree/

My experience has been that when I have to try many things in a space because they aren't quite right, what I'm really being told is that the space isn't right for the thing I'm trying to put there.

Eventually I will post what's there and it will surprise everyone because it's also changed from what I said last. I am working on it right now.

Without going into great detail, although I'm happy too at some other time, I ended up getting the antler brass one I sent back, free.

After I had decided along with everyone else here it was a no-go. I am creating a base for it

because, well, it's free and I have it.

It is also, while I create a new base, incredibly functional and I'm happy to have a coat tree.

I really like the coat tree from Aldi that carolb posted.

If had a space for a coat tree, and lived near an Aldi I'd have to get one.

Apparently, you don't have to live near an Aldi - the same coat tree is available at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

That does look almost the same as Aldi's, but I notice the base is narrower. IMO, the wider base looks more stable.

BB&B comes in white - I like that look!

I have an old vintage, heavy red oak coat rack similar to the one you posted about a month ago, just below the barley twist. To be honest, I rarely use it for coats. I current have a basket, a welcome sign on the back side, and an owl of it😜. I actually decorated it with garland and berries last Christmas.

OT...Sheeisback have seen that Hyperbole and a Half is BACK?? OMG, I have missed her!

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/

Here's mine, it's very nice. https://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Umbrella-Entryway-Hanger-Office/dp/B07D9BTWRD/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2L2TTF0JEN956&dchild=1&keywords=coat+tree+with+umbrella+holder&qid=1602948423&sprefix=coat+tree+with+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-6

Of the two in the original post I like the first one the best. Something about the very tall hooks on the second one makes them look like nails hammered into a piece of wood at an angle.