This would look excellent anywhere you need more space for coats or clothes, and given that it is now on sale for $150 instead of $275, you'd have to be crazy (or broke) to pass it up.

Great for small spaces and instant additional storage, this coat rack can be leaned against any wall for an eye-catching, efficient, and easily transportable solution for hanging coats and clothes. Simple assembly required; easily disassembles for storage. Made of brushed aluminum and walnut.

Size: Assembled: 59.5h x 31.5w x 12"d
$275.00 $149.95 Sale, $134.95 Members, Buy it here.

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Maybe it's not the best season to highlight a coat rack, but it's pretty special. Might be perfect for the closet until your entryway needs it?

Available in Black or White.
51.2" H.

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The hand hooks by Harry Allen are now available in frosted acrylic(!).

Bestow Vase/Candle Holder, $75.00, Buy it here. "Flowers and candles are nice, but they look so much nicer when displayed with some panache." 3.5" x 5.75" x 9"

C'mere Hand Hook, $75.00, Buy it here. "A cast of the designers hand, this piece acts as a coat hanger, key holder, etc. Easily wall mountable." 4" x 3.5" x 7"

Offer Hand Hook, $75.00, Buy it here. "A cast of the designers hand, this piece is great as a soap dish, change holder etc. Easily wall mountable." 4" x 2.5" x 7"

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While I wouldn't necessarily call this coat hanger "hilarious", I would call it kind of clever.

"Never suffer through the pain of losing (or misplacing) your beloved coat, hat or sweater again, simply hang it up on this hilarious life line coat rack. Whether you're a doctor, nurse or Grey's Anatomy junkie, this clever coat rack is sure to make everyone laugh (and that's good for the heart). Red enamel on steel rod. Made in China."

23" L

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An altogether new take on the trophy trend...

"The concept is quite obvious, traditional animal trophies are a pretty ridiculous thing, so Phil's hangers turns the trophy notion on its head, well actually on its butt... Whichever animal you choose, it always comes in a set of 2 - with every front bit you will get the rear as well. They are made out of poly resin and are 7 cm wide and 11 cm high (2.75" x 3.5") and extend out roughly 3" or 8 cm."

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With modern items usually leaning towards the polished and lacquered look, something like these wood rings and hooks would be a natural contrast (either in a room or upon the body).

Rings, $30 ea.:"The finger rings are created from hardwood tree branches and are finished with marine-grade polyurethane to make them water resistant and more durable...Because the rings are handcrafted, the sizes are approximate, but we can come pretty close."

Hooks, $30 ea.:"Handcrafted from Maple, Beech or Birch or other hardwoods grown in Jacksonville, Vermont, these Timber products are individually unique. The wood is cut, naturally dried for 24 months and then crafted into its final shape. No two pieces are exactly alike, but the size of most of these Timber items can be customized to fit your particular needs."

[via dominomag.com]

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This is one of the strangest coat 'rests' I've seen, but in the best possible way. It has a very sculptural look, with or without outer attire. Also available in Dark Brown if you'd prefer a more subtle look.

"This unconventional design is created using weighted balls of stitched burnt orange, red and brown leather. The coat rest attaches to the wall by the leather rope that secures the balls in place; a perfectly practical yet ultimately stylish piece."

Weighted leather coat rest in burnt orange, red and brown

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A concrete light bulb? Certainly something you don't see everyday, you can hang your hat on this hook knowing it'll stay put. Plus, you'll probably get the 'Where did you get that!?' question when you have visitors, leading you to believe that your coolness factor increased.

"Made from a cement mortar mix, this lightbulb hook was poured into a hollowed out lightbulb, cured and then had the glass removed. The glass mold gives it a high shine and polished surface. During curing, the mortar mix leaves small holes in the surface whichadd texture and character. Because of this, every Concrete Lightbulb is unique. A lag bolt was embedded before curing, and sticks out 1.5" inches to insure a solid grip into the wall when mounted."

Overall length: 5.75", Weight: 11 oz

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With cold weather fast approaching, or already here as the case may be, this coat rack is the perfect solution for your hats and coats and such. It leans against the wall, so it would be easy to move to wherever you need it, not to mention being able to store it in a closet or out of the way when the seasons are warmer- though you might not want to since it's so sculptural.

"Made of two slits, cut into a linear piece of wood, the Oak Coat Rack's beauty comes from its sheer simplicity. By avoiding any glueing or assembly, the quality of the wood is beautifully highlighted, making the materials the aesthetic focus of the piece, rather than the form."

5.5"W x 5.5"L x 67"H

[posted by katie]

This light switch is used as a hook and to encourage people to use less electricity.

Thanks to Lauren for the link!

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