I think I need something simple too and I dislike the ones with upright curls, the simple post style with hooks appeal to me most. Only one jacket at a time will be on it and 95% of the time, nothing.

I think the architectural style of the wood racks are fighting with your existing furniture in the space.

I didn’t like the antler one either. Sorry.

I’d be looking for a fairly plain brass or antique brass rack. If that exists! And I think the bowl on the right may need to be relocated.

Jumping in again to say I think the best option is a wall mounted hook. Maybe if you’re concerned about the wall you could paint the wall with a finish that holds up well to moisture? Or...here’s a rabbit hole...wallpaper that one wall!?

I really thought the antlers would look good, such a bummer they are a miss. I think things have to be done exceptionally well to pull off whimsical properly.

I like the barley twist rack. The one above it lacks gracefulness.

The two wooden ones photoshopped above don't look right to me - kind of bulky next to the more elegant look of the things you have now. A simple but elegant antique brass one might be nice. A quick google search revealed some between $1200 and $3000 - ouch!

A coat rack might not be ideal here but I'll throw the coat on the floor before I do a wall mount, I'm not going in that direction.

Although I get it and I realize that would look best!

Yeah the barley twist one is the most expensive one that I've considered too, it's 500

I also like the barley twist. I would not do a wall mount either, but that's just my own preferences. Would you be willing to mix up the items on the table? I am thinking the lamp fights a bit with the coat rack.

Another option (maybe). Do you have another entrance you could use? In our home, the two of us rarely use the front entrance (other than to go to the porch lol). We are either in\out through the garage, workshop or patio/sunroom. When we had our little pup, the patio/sunroom entrance is where we took her out. If I remember correctly, she was trained to go to the front door when needing out, but when we decided to fence the back, it was no problem at all to get her going to that door. Would that be an option?

Just playing around with some ideas. This one on Amazon for $520+. It’s rubber wood.

Ooh!

Another one, for $240 or thereabouts.

Yikes, I don't like the barley twist for $500.

This may be too pragmatic a comment for this design discussion, but once you hang coats on a coat rack it obscures a lot of the design elements (most of the poles and the hooks). Mostly you will see the base and the very top. I'd also think about performance. My winter raincoat is pretty heavy when it's wet and some of those coat trees have such skimpy bases that they look like they would tip right over under the weight.

I have a handcrafted wrought iron coat tree that has far too much hanging on it to appreciate the design.

I haven’t read every reply but, I don’t care for the wood racks because to me it competes with the beauty of the wood furniture. I would wait until you find an antique brass or gilded stand.

Edited: oh and if you don‘t mind, only coats that match the painting please lol.

Yup - the tall brass ones look good!

Height and color look great.

I like that antique brass one with your decor!!!

I like the shape of the brass one, but I feel like it is competing with your furniture tableau. (is that the right word? You know the presentation you have achieved with the buffet ). I would prefer a wooden one—cherry is great- in the similar gracefully curved lines. It would better compliment your style, IMO.

I like the simplicity and vintage vibe of this one. I think it would look good with the more ornate/elegant decor elements there. A nice mix.

https://www.westelm.com/products/mid-century-coat-rack-d3418/

I agree with Jojo’s comment about the rack not completely working with the top arrangement. Although I’m not keen on my attempt I do love the end item bowl centered . If you have something for the end that’s better than what I put there...I think this looks really nice.

Check out the Valentina on CB2...don't know how to add photo. Sorry. I like brass with your picture frame & furniture drawer pulls. The Valentina kind of looks sculptural when nothing is on it...amended to say I do like some of the dark wood ones, too.

heres another that I think might work:

I am probably going to get one that most of you won't like, but I am enjoying everyone's posts immensely!

I am enjoying the ride here too. It's your house, and you're payin' so you make your choice!

I do think the antler one was too short. I like quite a few of the more simple ones on here. I like the one jojo posted from ebay Vlush 71.53 and the one Justerilyn posted with the matching blue coat.

Cawaps makes a very good point that much of what you are seeing will be quite different when it's actually being used.

All that matters is if YOU like it! And you have impeccable taste — I know you’ll find the perfect one. :)

I like the brass one for that area the best.

Agree with Jinx! Your home is beautiful because of your great eye!

What about a vintage brass coat rack? It's really pricey but I like this one...

https://www.chairish.com/product/1866630/early-1940s-vintage-brass-coat-rack

Haha prickly, I just need you to remove one of the zeros from that

Prickly, yes, the vintage/antique brass ones are my favorite as well. The one I posted above came from a photo on Antiques Atlas . com. I don’t think there was even a price (?). I could be wrong though as I looked at many.

Edited:

This one is far from me but only $30

This one is on Facebook marketplace and is also cheap. $30 and 6’ tall.

(Shoe not included)

EDITED AGAIN :

Bumble have you checked Facebook Marketplace? Mine has several. Too many to post. There is literally a coat rack for all tastes and decor styles.

The most expensive one is an antique for $65.

I have looked at a lot of marketplace, Craigslist and eBay ones and just haven't found anything that I love, and I'm not crazy about a brass one, just me! but I love seeing all these ones being posted it's taking me in a lot of different directions, thank you!

I hope you post when you find one. I know whatever you pick will be lovely.

bumble...maybe it's not coming together for you cuz you need to go in a different direction altogether & not do a coat tree? Sometimes that happens to me.....

In a movie the other day, they had a piece of furniture that had hooks to hold coats and a bottom area for umbrellas and such. It was made of a dark stained wood and it would have been perfect for your spot. Maybe you could find something like that at an antique/vintage shop? I've seen them before but didn't pay them much mind. The movie was from the 70s, so probably 70s era furniture. It didn't look dated though, it was a timeless piece.

@arkansas girl pretty sure that is called a "hall tree" -- just to offer another search term for Bumblebeez.

A coat rack might not be ideal here but I'll throw the coat on the floor before I do a wall mount, I'm not going in that direction.

Although I get it and I realize that would look best!

Well now, that is very confusing!

In my very humble opinion, adding a coat rack of any style just adds confusion and clutter to a lovely space. I also think the wooden ones are way too heavy and cumbersome for the space.

Will your coat reside there all winter long except for the time you and the dog are outside, or will it be hung in a closet as soon as it's dry? Because as some have said above, the rack will be concealed by the coat and the coat will become part of the decor. Is that the look you're after?

If the coat will be hung in a closet when it's dry, find another place to dry the coat and leave the lovely space as it is.

Ummm, Maybe you're looking for change for change's sake? Why mess with perfection when an alternative solution would be better?

I have tile floor in the foyer and the rest of the house is wood so I don't want the wet coat to drip on the wood floor.

The coat will only be there to dry and then it will be put away, however, I live in a wet climate so there could be scarves on there too

Actually I know which one I'm going to get but

no one else likes it and I'm a little intimidated to post it! Nah, I will when it comes

Love it, hate it or be greatly disappointed in my choice, I will still post it!

You Go, Bumbles! Your house, your rules. (And for the record, I would never put a wall-mounted coat hook there either. I like a piece of furniture.)

Can't wait to see what you chose! How long will we have to wait???

Can’t wait to see the next choice!!

Hmmm, I really liked it. And I usually really dislike antler stuff. But things look different IRL than they do in photos. Good luck with your search!

What new coat rack did you end up getting?

Thanks for asking arkansas girl, it's not here yet, but this one:

Great choice! I think it’s perfect for that spot. :)

Thanks for letting us play along😊.it will look wonderful.

Looks like it will be a good choice. Can't wait to see it when you get it.