This elegant coat stand has been created by New Zealand born and London based designer Leonhard Pfeifer for the furniture brand Woodman. Simple and sculpturesque, the piece looks equally beautiful empty or laden with things. Here is how Pfeifer describes it: “I was drawn to the geometrical strength of the design and to the practicality of the vertical elements with horizontal joining members, both of which act functionally to provide areas to hang coats, scarves, bags and the like, but which also form strong design elements. The proportions minimise the footprint for compact entry halls, while ensuring a sufficient base to maintain stability.” The Eiden coat stand has recently scored a 2012 Design Guild Mark from the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers in London which recognises excellence in design, use of materials, manufacture and function.