Another valet

'Another valet' blog post banner

vintage valet stand with suit jacket, cuff links and watch

In a blog post almost 3 years ago we featured a gentlemen’s valet stand. It sold quickly and you wouldn’t believe the number of enquiries we’ve had subsequently asking if it was still available to buy!

vintage valet stand

Since then, we’ve kept our eyes open for good-quality, vintage stands. This example, picked up last week, really fits the bill.

detail from vintage valet stand showing the Brevettato label

It was produced by Brevettato of Italy in the 1960s.

vintage valet stand with suit

The wood looks to be teak and it has clean, mid century modern styling.

detail from vintage valet stand showing vintage 'A' cufflinks, Smiths watch and tie

In addition to the main hanging racks for jacket & trousers, there are also nice touches such as the shelf for wallet, loose change, cuff links, watches, keys etc.

detail from vintage valet stand showing vintage Smiths watch

Also charming, extendible finials – which can be used for hanging watches, bracelets or ties. To the base is a simple shoe rack.

detail from vintage valet stand showing vintage brown leather brogues

The whole piece stands on lovely, little castors for ease of movement around the room. Perfect!

Gimme Five! Valet stands

'Gimme Five!' blog post banner

selection of 5 wood and metal valet stands

We wrote a post a couple of years ago about a vintage gentleman’s valet stand that we acquired. Since then, we’ve noticed that in the run up to each Christmas time this post sees a spike in interest. And the reason is, it’s a great thing to give someone as a present!

We did a little research – vintage examples are fairly hard to come by, but here are 5 valet stands that we think the recipient would be happy to unwrap on Christmas Day…

  1. Engraved & personalized dark walnut valet stand: £43.38, Etsy
  2. Premier Housewares floor-standing metal clothes valet, pink: £16.12, Amazon
  3. Clothes valet butler stand – single or double, available in 5 colours: from £23.90, eBay
  4. Urbane Designs Palazzo men’s valet: £118.97, Wayfair
  5. GRUNDTAL valet stand, stainless steel: £25, IKEA




Gentleman’s Valet

"Gentleman's Valet" blog post banner

tabletop of the vintage gentleman's valet

We bought this lovely vintage gentleman’s valet stand last week.

tabletop of the vintage gentleman's stand tabletop of the vintage gentleman's valet

The main structure is elm with some chrome & Formica detailing.

full length view of the vintage gentleman's stand full length view of the vintage stand

It incorporates both jacket & trouser hangers – over which ties, belts or braces can also be placed. In addition, there are shoe rests and a small, circular top shelf for wallet, watch, cuff links etc.

base of the vintage gentleman's valet
The atomic or Sputnik styling to the base gives it a real fifties look – perfect for all you Mad Men fans. We bet Don Draper has one just like this!