The craft of bentwood objects entails soaking wood in order to create forms that are simultaneously languid and rigid. This style, popularized in the mid-late 19th century emerged out of the craft of European furniture manufacturers such as Thonet. Immediately recognizable with its classic undulating forms, this early 20th century wall mounted coat rack has simplicity and sophistication all wrapped up in one pretty package. The dark stain is eye catching and accents the sweeping oversized curvilinear hooks.
