Some of the best designs start with a simple question. For this product it was: could we make a brass valet hook that fits almost anywhere, sits perfectly flush when closed, and takes a cabinet maker minutes to install? The answer is the Folding Recessed Valet Hook, made in solid brass. Every design decision was led by function, and the beauty comes from that.
We designed this hook for our own range. We wanted it to be simple, modern and able to be retrofitted onto any wardrobe, door, wall or panel. Form and function came first, with the natural beauty of brass allowed to speak for itself.
Traditional valet hooks need a surface with enough room to mount them, and retractable valet hooks need space behind them to slide back into. That works well in many wardrobes, but not in every one. We wanted a hook for the tighter spots, one that folds flat into a shallow recess and is ready when you need it and almost invisible when you don’t.
At just 19mm wide and 100mm high, the hook is designed to be fitted vertically in places a standard hook won’t go. These include the narrow mullions between fitted wardrobe doors, shallow walls and slim panels. When pulled down, the arm projects 85mm, which is enough for a hanger or two without getting in the way.
Andrew designed the hook with the cabinet maker in mind from the very beginning. Using a jig, a slot is routed into the surface where the hook will sit. The fitting then drops into place and is held with just two screws in the back.
Our team tested the process and found it takes around ten minutes with the correct tool and cutter. That makes it a practical choice for new furniture and just as easy to add to existing wardrobes and joinery.
We work with brass every day in our Devon workshop, so it was the natural choice. It is also the right material for the job. The arm is made from 6.4mm solid brass and carries around 10kg, so tomorrow’s outfit, a heavy coat or a dressing gown are no trouble.
Brass also gives us plenty of room with finishes. The hook is available in polished or brushed brass as standard, but as bespoke specialists, that is only the starting point.
Because every hook is made by hand in-house, we can finish it to suit almost any interior. It can be patinated for an aged, antique look, plated in a different metal finish such as nickel or bronze, or even painted in a colour of your choice to match your joinery. Whether you want it to blend quietly into a painted wardrobe or become a feature in its own right, we can make it to your specification.
Have a finish, metal or colour in mind? Contact us to talk through your project.
When not in use, the arm is held closed by a magnet, so it sits flush against the surface. The result is clean, tidy and barely noticeable.
When you open or close the arm, it clicks firmly into position. It is a small detail, but it is the kind that makes a fitting feel well made every time you use it.
The finished Folding Recessed Brass Valet Hook is a quiet piece of engineering. It gives you somewhere to hang tomorrow’s outfit, a freshly pressed shirt or a guest’s coat, then folds away to leave an uninterrupted surface. It suits dressing rooms, bedrooms, hallways, boutique hotels and anywhere else that space and clean lines matter.
Looking for a different style? Browse our bespoke valet hook projects, see our square backplate valet rods, or read our valet hooks guide to find the right hook for your space.
The Folding Recessed Brass Valet Hook is available now in our shop in polished or brushed brass. View the full product details and video.
If you need a different finish or size, our Bespoke Design Service can help. If this piece has sparked an idea for your own space, we would love to hear about it. Get in touch to tell us what you have in mind.
