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The unsung workhorse of the entryway or the bedroom, the humble coat rack. Here's a roundup of good options.

Above: The Countour Coat Rack in natural or walnut finish; $125 at Urban Outfitters (online only).

Above: The Tra Coatrack; $225 at Design Within Reach.

Above: The Twist Coatrack in mocha; $400 from Design Within Reach.

Above:  The Hut Ab Collapsible Coatrack, designed by Konstantin Grcic, of solid unfinished ash; $500 at Design Within Reach.

Above: Beech Coat Tree; $139.25 at MUJI's New York retail stores (call 212-414-9024 to order).

Above: The Sciangai Coat Rack, designed by D'Urbino, De Pas & Lomazzi in 1973; the Sciangai can be easily folded and stored when not in use; $961 at Unica Home.

Above L: The Sprout Coat Tree in silver powder-coated metal; $99 at CB2. Above R: 10 Degree Coat Rack; $49.95 at CB2.

Above: The Complete Coat Stand by UTE (found via Topia7 Design Blog); available to our Australian readers for AU$ 345 at UTE.

Above: Stretch Coat Rackby Milwaukee-based Misewell Modern Furniture is made of American walnut; $625 at Misewell.

Above: Hi Coat Stand Rack; made in Italy, available in cherry, black, green, or white; £380 at London-based online shop A Mode.

Above: Stamford Coat Stand; £96 at John Lewis.

Above: The whimsical Bodhi Coat Stand by Lazerian Design in the UK is a modern take on the traditional coat stand, made from the branches of fallen trees; £234 through Lazerian Design.