Leave it to the Eameses to put their mark on a humble utilitarian object in a way that's still recognizable more than fifty years later. The wire hooks with the colorful wooden balls strike just the right balance between playful and modern.
The Eames Hang-It-All was originally produced by Tigrett Enterprises, until the company went out of business in 1961. Herman Miller re-introduced the design in 1994, perhaps anticipating the coming MCM mania. You may have a hard time finding a vintage Hang-It-All, but they remain relatively affordable; new ones can be had for under $200. Small space dwellers rejoice!
TOP ROW:
1. In the bedroom of a Sydney home from The Design Files.
2 & 3. Next to a desk in this Austin home from Apartment Therapy.
4. The Hang-It-All makes a nice catch-all next to the bed in this room from Interior Magasinet.
5. In a kids' room from Design Sponge. I love that this particular Hang-It-All is low enough to the ground for little folks to reach.
BOTTOM ROW:
6. The more subdued walnut version (a limited edition) is perfect on a dark wall. From The Marion House Book.
7. In an Australian home from The Design Files.
8 & 9. Is that a giant Hang-It-All I see? Delightful. From the home of Andre Wyst and Ines Colmorgen. European Chic via SFGirlbyBay.
10. A row of Hang-It-Alls in a foyer, from stylist Aaron Hom.
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I'm not a super-huge fan of the colorful one, but I've also seen it in a pure brown walnut wood and black wire configuration -- as shown in the picture with the blue wall, though it's kind of low-contrast. If you're going to put a lot of coats on it, though, be sure you've anchored it to the wall properly. Don't ask me how I know.
The row of row of Hang-It-Alls is a nice design choice. I have only ever had one of these once, when I was in high school on the back of my door for my collection of hats.
I have the colorful one in my kitchen. It holds my aprons. I love it! One of the best birthday gifts I've ever received.
I just got one of these last week in Walnut. It's not authentic, obviously, since that was a limited edition run. Still, it's beautiful and totally functional. I'm in love with it.
The row of Hang-it-alls in the foyer is a nice design choice -- if you can afford to spend $600 on this setup.
I think $200 is not affordable for a coat hanger. However, it might be affordable if your aim is to own an "authentic" design classic.
I have actually never seen a Hang-It-All in real life before visiting the MOMA store in New York. They are actually quite big compared to most wall-mounted coat hangers.
The multi-colored version has always struck me as a little too kindergarten-classroom-ish
Urban Outfitters made a wood and metal over-door hanger over for under $20. I bought that right out of college and I still like it so much that it has satisfied my desire for a knobby coat hanger.
(Side note: I tried finding an image of it online and I found one from AT! http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/10-8-08hook4.jpg)