When closet space is at a minimum, or you want to make an artful display of some of your finest outfits, a clothing rack can act as either a necessity, an accessory, or both. Designers are rethinking the wheeled garment racks you’d see in a retail space with exaggerated silhouettes like the multi-faceted Bridge stand from Ferm Living and HAY’s vibrant S-shaped rack. Statement pieces stowed away in your wardrobe are one thing, but now you have a way to let some of them breathe out in the open, even during the off-season. Inspired by playful geometric forms, these fun and equally practical clothing racks will keep your wares organized and help you double up on storage.
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For a Vibrant Colorway
HAY’s colour rack is a welcome departure from traditionally boxy clothing racks. The undulating form is best shown off when you can access both sides of it, whether in the middle of your dressing room or in a sparse corner in need of some color.
For a Scandi Option
Ferm Living’s Bridge system is one part coat rack, one part display piece for your most-worn pieces. Built for versatility, the slim oak beams provide two tiers of storage space, whether you need room for hangers or just a place to hang your hat at the end of the day. It’s nearly five feet high, meaning none of your beloved coats will sweep the floor. Its vertical branches would also make sense as a place to display fabrics or hang towels to dry.
Best for Small Spaces
For minimalists, this sleek, space-saving option makes for great entryway storage. With a bar for hangers, a tray for keys, bag hooks, and two shoe shelves, this system houses a curated assortment of your essentials before you step out the doorway.
For the Chrome-Obsessed
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While technically a towel rack, this clothing stand is the ideal height to function as a two-tiered valet. Efficiently plan your outfits for the day (or week), and hang them to ease your morning routine. The steel and glass are durable and rust-resistant, and the bottom shelf is perfect for displaying shoes and accessories.
For Versatile Storage
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For those in search of more storage than simply a hanging bar, look to this freestanding rack from Urban Outfitters. With four shelves and a long rod to hang clothes, this system is ideal for standing storage that’s handsome enough to leave out permanently. Use the negative space beneath for handy shoe storage that doesn’t dirty the wood surfaces.
More AD-Approved Coat Racks
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Built by craftspeople in Italy and Finland, these wavy racks are inspired by a mathematical curve in trigonometry—the sine wave. The curvilinear grooves of the design are ideal for locking in hangers, too. Crafted from coated glossy aluminum, the racks come in a variety of earthy hues such as navy blue, brown, apricot, and crimson. They also feature a base crafted from cement and create a minimal yet punchy addition to any bedroom, office, or retail space.
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Crafted in a variety of powder-coated candy colors, these linear and geometric clothing racks are designed and manufactured in Britain in small assortments. Conceived by Finnish-British design duo Mirka Gröhn and Jo Wilton of &New, the racks also feature a detachable pole made from pine, which can be utilized for shoe storage. Each rack’s weld is also crafted differently each time, making each of these racks truly one of a kind.
