Coat racks, also known as hall trees or coat trees, provide guests with a place to hang their jackets, umbrellas, and hats when they come in from the cold. These pieces of furniture are usually placed in the entryway of a home, having both a functional and a decorative purpose.

Coat racks come in a variety of designs, and can either be floor mounted or wall mounted. The floor-mounted racks can be made of rattan, brass, wrought iron, or bent wood, or can even be made of plastic. Many of the floor-mounted coat racks also have umbrella stands at the bottom.

Wall-mounted coat racks tend to be more creative in their design than the floor-mounted models, with a variety of added perks. Many people like the wall-mounted coat racks that have a mirror attached, giving them a place to check their appearances after coming in from the outdoors. This is especially important to people in the winter months, when snow, wind, and rain can wreak havoc with people's hair.

Coat racks can be found to match any decor, whether a home has a nautical theme, a vintage look, or something more modern. Some people purchase these coat racks strictly for decoration. For added style, the floor-mounted coat racks can be decorated with vintage clothing, while the wall-mounted racks can be used to hang decorative items, or can even stand on its own without additional decor.