Latest Thrift Haul: Clara Coat Rack by Ligne Roset

Okay, let's be honest - most coat racks are pretty boring or unattractive. I never imagined I'd get one myself. But here we are. Coat racks...they're the kind of thing you buy because you need one, not because you're excited about it. But then there's the Clara Coat Rack from Ligne Roset, which is basically the Beyoncé of designer coat racks. 

Designed by Evangelos Vasileiou, this little thing is stunning. Picture a delicate metal tree with slender branches reaching upward - except instead of leaves, you hang your winter coat on it. It's one of those rare pieces that's equally at home in a fancy boutique hotel or your apartment entryway, making you feel like you've got your life together just by owning it. 

That sleek steel construction comes in four finishes that completely change its personality. Want something that'll catch the light and make your space feel bigger? Go for the chrome version. Prefer something more understated? The white lacquered option looks like it belongs in a modern art gallery. There's even a warm copper version if you're into that rustic-meets-industrial vibe. 

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Sure, it's pretty, but can it actually hold my stuff?" Surprisingly, yes! It weighs 25kg...it is a darn heavy piece of furniture. I got back aches carrying it up my elevator after thrifting it in Hong Kong. 

Those beautiful, artistic branches are perfect for hanging coats, bags, or even a stylish hat collection. It won't hold your entire winter wardrobe at once, but let's be real - this isn't the coat rack you buy for maximum storage. It's the one you buy because it makes you smile/admire it every time you walk past it. 

At around €700, it's definitely not cheap given it is from a French designer brand. But here's the thing: most of us have that one friend who spends that much on shoes they wear twice. At least this is something you'll see and use every single day. Plus, unlike that fast-fashion coat rack from a big box store, this one won't end up wobbly and sad-looking after a few months. And I got it for around 60 GBP, so yay! 

Final verdict: I'd give this rack a 9/10. 

What I love most about the Clara is how it takes something functional and turns it into a moment of beauty in your daily routine. It's the kind of piece that makes guests say, "Wait, is that... a coat rack?" 

And isn't that more fun than just having another boring piece of furniture? So if you're tired of settling for "good enough" when it comes to your home, this might be your wake-up call. 

Because life's too short for ugly coat racks - especially when there are ones this beautiful out there.