Eames Hang-it-all

The coat rack is constructed from a continuous piece of welded steel wire, bent into an intricate frame. The series of hooks are topped with colorful wooden spheres, which were originally made of walnut, ash, or birch. Modern reproductions by Vitra often use injection-molded ABS plastic for the balls instead of wood.

The Eames Hang-it-all was designed by the famous mid-century modern duo Charles and Ray Eames in 1953. It was originally created for a children's toy exhibition, which explains its bright, playful color palette. It was manufactured using their patented mass-production techniques for bending wire.

The Swiss furniture company Vitra holds the rights to produce the authorized edition of the Eames Hang-it-all. Vitra offers the piece in several historical and modern colorways, staying true to the original 1953 wire-bending techniques. Unauthorized knock-offs are common, but Vitra's version guarantees the exact specifications of the Eames office.

It was introduced as part of a line of toys and children's furniture designed by the Eameses in the early 1950s. The multiple brightly colored wooden spheres were meant to encourage kids to hang up all their belongings in a fun, organized way. The sturdy, bouncy wire frame also made it a highly durable piece for playrooms.