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WTF Is A Hall Tree?

By Leonora Epstein Sep 24, 2019 2:50 pm EST

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When I saw the words "hall tree" the other day on West Elm, I thought there had been an error, because uh, where's the greenery? Turns out, idiot that I am, a "hall tree" isn't a potted plant, but rather a sort of station you place in your entryway. These compact storage pieces, usually offering places to hang clothing, stash shoes, or even check your lipstick in a mirror, are also sometimes just called "entryway stands" (although CB2 prefers the very posh "valet stand"). Sure enough, I realized I've actually been seeing hall trees a lot recently, and they make a lot of sense — it seems the rise in small space living isn't slowing down anytime soon.

If you're looking to add some organization to a mud room or front hallway, check out these hall trees you can buy now:

West Elm Ezra Entryway Hall Tree, $799