Hall trees—also called hall stands—came into vogue in the 19th century, used in the front halls of Victorian homes for guests to hang coats and umbrellas and check their appearance before being ...

I call it a hall tree. It’s an antique piece of furniture with hooks for coats, a lovely mirror and two umbrella stands — each with a tin plate to catch the drips. My husband surprised me with it one ...

For 50 years, Twain and Francene Tharp collected antique furniture and architectural pieces to use in the home they hoped to build one day. Finally, in September, they moved into a new, five-bedroom, ...