my wife and i were at an antique shop today and saw a piece of furniture made from an old door. a bench was attached and hooks put on the door. she tinks it's called a "hall-something". can anyone help?
2007-05-27 02:35:45 · 6 answers · asked by knarfwiz 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Is it a hall-tree? I've seen those...you have a place to sit down, on the bench, and can hang coats on the hooks.
2007-05-27 02:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a hall tree. They were used in hallways as a place to sit and remove your shoes. The bench usually opened for storage, there were places on the sides to hold umbrellas, hooks for coats and hats, and a mirror.
Making them out of old doors is part of the current "shabby chic" decor.
2007-05-27 09:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by GracieM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably called a hall tree.
2007-05-27 21:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by Beth N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother called hers a "hall boy". I have also heard the term "hall valet" used.
2007-05-27 09:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by eek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she may thinking of a hall tree.
2007-05-27 12:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by indy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
storage bench with coat rack. You can find them at target.com
2007-05-27 09:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by krispeds 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋