Paul Kiss helped elevate metalwork to an art form in the 1920s and 1930s, creating beautiful Art Deco-inspired furniture like table lamps and wall mirrors with exquisite ornate details. The pieces often featured geometric designs, plant motifs and human and animal figures.
Kiss was born in Hungary in 1885, but he settled in Paris in 1907. There, he worked under Raymond Subes and Edgar Brandt, two of the most celebrated metalworkers of the day. After World War I, Kiss opened his own studio and showroom on the city’s rue Léon-Delhomme. Kiss designed and produced numerous pieces of iron furniture throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He was commissioned to restore historic monuments and make new public monuments as well. Among his clients were the kings of Siam and Egypt.
Kiss produced the metalwork for the Monuments aux Morts war memorial in Levallois-Perret, France, for which he received the silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1924. In 1925, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes.
In the 1920s, Kiss was a mentor to the skilled young designer Paul Fehér. Fehér later moved to the United States, where he became a distinguished designer for Rose Iron Works, continuing the tradition handed down to him by Kiss.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Paul Kiss lighting, mirrors, serveware and more.
Wrought Iron Coat Rack Mirror by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Coat rack mirror by Paul Kiss A silvered wrought iron hand chased and hammered with intricate and fine detail, having four hooks for coats and central mirror with shelf for hats or ...
Wrought Iron
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall Mount Coat Rack with Shelf, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount coat rack from Denmark showcases the clean lines and functional beauty of Mid-Century Scandinavian design. Crafted in warm teak, the piece features thoughtful dual-level c...
Teak
Wicker Rattan & Wrought Iron Coatrack Shelf, France 1960's
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
A combination shelf and coat rack, wicker wrapped wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
$675Sale Price|34% Off
H 74.41 in W 35.44 in D 4.93 in
Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Stand with Ceramic Detailing, C1930s, France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Art Deco wrought iron hall stand 1930s France French Art Deco wrought iron hat and coat rack with acanthus leaf detailing and hand-decorated ce...
Wrought Iron
$1,334
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.2 in
Stunning Arts and Crafts Wall Key Cabinet of Embossed Copper with Beveled Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and condition wall key or brush cabinet from 1930. This Arts & Crafts style wall cabinet can be used for all kinds of purposes and the stunning, beveled mirror is a real bonus. The handcrafted artwork in the form of carefully hand-hammered style elements on the copper outside is very aesthetically pleasing and the patina too makes this cabinet an absolute joy to own and look at. The door still opens and closes perfectly and the patinated interior could not be in better condition either. If you are a collector of rare, timeless, good quality, artistic and practical Arts & Crafts pieces then this wall cabinet with mirror...
Copper
$905Sale Price|35% Off
H 9.85 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Coat Rack model 109C by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek coat rack model 109C, designed by Alvar Aalto. The coat rack is from around the 1960s, and it has a wonderful patina.
Birch
1920’s Red Wrought Iron Shelf
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1920’s red wrought iron shelf with four hooks. Originally a rack from a train compartment. The slatted shelf has scrolled struts, above a ball finial tipped bar supporting four hoo...
Metal
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 45.5 in W 30.5 in D 2.75 in
Modular Coat Rack by Nice Condo, Valchromat, Two-Tone, 2023
By Nice Condo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Chuck Clothes modular hanging system adds flexible storage to your home. The T-slot track allow pegs to slide and twist-lock anywhere on the board. M...
Aluminum
Coat Rack by Alvar Aalto for Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek coat rack, designed by Alvar Aalto. The coat rack is from around the 1950s. It has a great patina and it shows nicely traces of life from decades. The coat rack has old Artek s...
Metal
$2,552
H 26 in W 33.1 in D 5.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack with Water Lily Tiles and Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Arts & Crafts wall coat rack in solid oak, enriched with a striking row of relief-moulded majolica tiles depicting white water lilies floating on deep blue water. Dating from the early 1900s, this large and highly decorative hall rack combines several practical functions in one beautifully composed design. The upper shelf provides space for hats or decorative objects, while the numerous antique metal hooks offer ample room for coats, hats and scarves. The hooks are not original to the rack. They were added and repositioned at some point in the past, probably to make the piece more practical for everyday use. Four of the larger hooks have sculptural lion-mask mounts and elegantly elongated arms, while three smaller double hooks are fitted along the shaped lower section. At the centre is an oval mirror with a broad hand-bevelled edge. It is surrounded by a decorative border of small applied floral ornaments. The shaped lower oak section, stepped side brackets and exposed construction details are all characteristic of the Arts & Crafts period. The warm grain and colour of the oak combine beautifully with the turquoise, cobalt blue, white, yellow and green glazes of the water-lily tiles. These deeply modelled majolica tiles give the piece exceptional colour and decorative presence. A rare, substantial and highly usable antique hall rack...
Metal, Bronze
Danish Modern Teak and Cane Wall Mounted Mirror or Hallway Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, yet functional Danish hallway cabinet or wall mounted mirror in teak. The single, cane-fronted door slides to reveal storage divided by an adj...
Cane, Mirror, Teak
Vintage Fontana Arte Style Glass and Brass Coat or Hat Rack
By Fontana Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
This is the largest mirrored coat rack in the style of Fontana Arte with glass and brass. Features 4 original glass discs to hang coats, the rack above for hats and 3 brass hooks for...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Style Coat Rack
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French coat rack attributed to Jacques Adnet made of iron and willow. Beautiful woven detail with 4 iron wrapped hooks and top shelf.
Iron
Trapeze Mirror frame by Paul Kiss, Wrought Iron, Art Deco, 1930
By Paul Kiss
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Trapeze mirror frame by Paul Kiss, wrought iron, Art Deco, 1930 Measures: H 119cm, W 46cm, D 3cm.
Berlin Iron