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	The hallstand became an important item in hallways during the mid-19th C.&nbsp; They&nbsp; come in a variety of woods such as mahogany, oak and walnut and also,&nbsp; from the end of the century,&nbsp; in bamboo and wrought iron.&nbsp; They usually comprise a mirror, a drawer and an umbrella rack as well as hooks and often an upper hat rack.&nbsp; The Art Nouveau hallstand is particularly attractive with its intricate shape.</p>