Little Egret Clothes Rack 150cm, Solid Wood A-Frame, for Long Dresses, Overcoats, and Raincoats

This clothes rack collection initially began as a 75cm design, created for hanging pet leashes and clothes. Today, it comes in four heights, reaching up to 175cm. What happened in between is quite simple: **Every subsequent increase in height was requested by our customers, and our designers developed them accordingly.** https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/%E8%A9%A6%E6%8B%8D2-1930-%E7%B7%A8%E8%BC%AF-1024x937.jpg The sample in the photo is the 110cm version, the second height in the series. ■ From pet gear to a piece of furniture for the home It all started not with a rack, but with **clothes**. We first created capes and vests for pets, which led to a new question—where to hang these items? At the time, our workshop already had wall-mounted hooks for leashes https://www.pinkoi.com/product/MMdr3uPf, and we thought: a small rack could work for both leashes and pet clothing. So, that original 75cm rack was indeed meant for pets. Then, one day, our young daughter **realized she could reach it**, and started hanging her own clothes on the rack meant for the dog's leash. "That’s when we realized this could actually be furniture for people, too." We introduced the 75cm version alongside a 110cm height to accommodate adult clothing. Every height increase beyond 110cm was not initiated by the designer, but pushed by our customers. **The 150cm version was requested by an apparel brand.** They ordered ten 110cm units at once for an important annual pop-up store. Although they initially felt 110cm was a bit low, they didn't give up; they found a suitable wooden storage cabinet to place the rack on, which conveniently solved their on-site storage needs. However, they kept asking us to make it taller. Motivated by this, the designer quickly prototyped the 150cm version, verified its structure and durability, and when we offered it back to them, they immediately ordered two more sets. The 175cm version was originally just an occasional custom order. Over the past few years, inquiries and requests have increased, so we have now officially added it to our collection. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/egret-njo-popup-2023-1024x576.jpg This photo was provided by a customer. The year the 150cm version was developed, it stood in this showroom. ■ Two wood pieces clamping a rod to prevent wobbling Our earliest attempts used a standard approach: pairing the legs with mortise and tenon joints and connecting them with a crossbar. The results weren't ideal. The A-frame legs using mortise joints **could not maintain a stable angle**, requiring wooden dowels for reinforcement; direct connections to the legs **would eventually loosen over time, no matter how tight the screws were.** The designer eventually came up with the clamp-fixation method, which solved these issues entirely. The central crossbar is milled into a cylinder, and the contact points of each leg are milled with semi-circular grooves. Two legs clamp the crossbar in these grooves, and a bolt passes through all three components, locking them tightly. This structure allows the rack to resist wobbling from both the **front-to-back and left-to-right** directions after assembly. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/egret-old-design-joint-768x1024.jpg The old version worked like this: the square crossbar was screwed directly into the A-frame legs. Without groove-locking, it would loosen over time. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/DSC_5804-1024x684.jpg The ends of the crossbar are round, and the two leg panels clamp it from the front and back. The screw tightens the assembly, and the semi-circular grooves effectively block side-to-side and front-to-back swaying. ■ No hardware embedded in the wood Because the male and female screws lock directly into each other, no hardware needs to be embedded in the wood. This means we don't rely on the wood's tension to hold the hardware, so even the strongest tightening will not damage the wooden components. While you may not notice this at the time of purchase, you will appreciate it after long-term use: even if the screws eventually wear out, you can simply replace them with a new set, leaving the legs and crossbar completely unaffected. With embedded hardware, you would have to replace the entire leg if the connection failed. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/DSC_5780-1024x684.jpg The black part is the screw head. The entire assembly can be removed and replaced. ■ A specialized fixture for the perfect hole angle To have two legs stably clamp a crossbar while maintaining a specific angle requires precise drilling setup—the angle between the drill and the leg surface, and the angle of the screw passing through the crossbar, must both be perfect and highly precise. If the drilling is off, the span might be reduced to 15cm, making the rack unstable, or it might spread too wide, occupying too much space. To achieve the correct drilling, we require a precision of **0.5 to 1mm**, and the span must be consistent across the entire batch so they don't look uneven when placed together. This precision cannot be achieved by a steady hand alone. After initial development, our designer dedicated himself to building a specialized **10-degree tilt fixture** to hold the legs during drilling—**the most important parts of handmade furniture are judgment and process arrangement; the jig is what ensures standardization without needing to worry about a shaky hand.** This is also why our handmade racks come in preset sizes: **the jigs are built to those specific dimensions.** https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/egret-drill-jig-768x1024.jpg The workpiece is pressed against a custom-made jig before drilling. The jig is not something you can buy; it was created specifically for this production step. ■ The 15-degree bevel at the top and the 10-degree flat surface at the bottom When the two legs are spread at a 10-degree angle, the top tips of the A-frame collide. Therefore, a 15-degree bevel is cut at the top so they intersect and clear each other. The same applies to the other end: the legs support the ground at an angle, so the bottoms must be cut at a 10-degree plane to sit flush against the floor. You might barely notice these two cuts in the finished product, but they are essential to its function. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/DSC_5799-1024x684.jpg The legs are spread at 10 degrees. The top corner must be shaved off to prevent collision. ■ Tapered legs with a 2:1 ratio During design, testing various proportions was crucial. The designer once prototyped a version with legs of equal width top-to-bottom, but it looked incredibly bulky. The current design, which tapers from top to bottom, looks more agile and does not affect the weight capacity—contrary to the intuition that "it’s more stable if it's thicker at the bottom." Because the Little Egret rack is supported by the top semi-circular groove, not the lower half of the legs. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/egret-joint-taper-684x1024.jpg Tapered from top to bottom, in a ratio of approximately 2:1. ■ Two types of wood, for specific reasons For the rack sets, the legs are made of **ash wood**, and the crossbar is made of **beech**. Ash was the third wood type the designer experimented with (having previously used mostly beech and walnut). After sanding, it is whiter than beech, with a coarse fiber and rugged grain, giving the slender legs a new sense of weight. The crossbar does not use ash because it needs to be turned into a cylinder—**beech has fine wood grain, making the flow of the grain look better when turned into a cylinder**, and it is a short-fiber wood, which is less prone to splitting. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/DSC_6562-2-1024x1024.jpg The disassembled sample looks like this. The white pieces are the legs, and the honey-colored piece is the crossbar. ■ Packed in a paper tube After disassembly, there are five long rods. Instead of a long box, we use a custom-made paper tube for packaging. Due to its round shape, the paper tube is naturally more shock-resistant than a square box, and customers can continue to use it as a storage container (it comes with a plastic cap). From the beginning, storage was a key design focus for the Little Egret rack—**"ease of storage" was one of the six requirements set before we even started.** https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/egret-paper-tube-654x1024.jpg It breaks down into five long rods, so it is packed in a tube, not a box. ■ This rack is used for much more than just "hanging clothes" **Indoor drying.** Not every home has a sunny spot to dry clothes; many customers place it next to a dehumidifier and use it as a drying rack. The crossbar is long enough for clothes to be spaced out. **Hanging leashes, bags, and keys.** Because the hanging points are not just on the crossbar—you can also hang things on the legs. **For traditional "Zhuazhou" ceremonies.** Some use it as the "smart gate" for a baby's first birthday celebration, letting the one-year-old crawl through. **Bringing it to markets.** It breaks down into five rods and fits into the tube for travel. (If you assemble and disassemble it daily, a quick-release kit is handier than an Allen key.) https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/DSC_5880-1024x684.jpg The legs are also hanging points. The rope in this photo is wrapped directly around the leg. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/IMG_6835-842x1024.jpg The sample in this photo features ash legs with a beech crossbar. ■ How to choose ■ Measure your clothes first The height is determined not by your stature, but by your **longest garment**. Height | Capacity 75 cm | Pet clothes, toddler clothes (suitable for children under 90cm tall) 110 cm | Shirts, jackets; folded pants 150 cm | Long dresses, raincoats, long overcoats—hang them full length; a second bar can be added to the middle section 175 cm | Longer garments, or for more clearance from the floor; a second bar can be added to the middle section If you have space constraints, please contact the designer for custom height options. ■ Width determines how much you can hang There are three width options: **85/120/160 cm**, referring to the length of the crossbar. Narrower ones fit in entryways and along walls, while wider ones hold more. There is no right or wrong choice; it depends on where you intend to place it. If you have space limitations, you can also contact the designer for custom width options. ■ 150cm and 175cm versions can add a second bar For the 150cm and 175cm models, we offer a version with an **additional crossbar in the middle section**, creating two levels. The height of the second bar from the floor: 80cm for the 150cm model, and 90cm for the 175cm model. Installation requires two extra screws, which are included. ⚠️ **This must be selected when placing your order; it cannot be purchased separately later.** ■ Clothes Hooks: The perfect companion for your rack **Little Egret Clothes Hooks are an optional accessory**, available in lengths of 22/32/42 cm, suitable for pet, toddler, child, and adult clothing respectively. They include silicone end caps that attach to the ends of the crossbar, making it harder for clothes to slide off and reducing hanging marks. https://9housedesign.com/zh/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/DSC_6587-%E7%B7%A8%E8%BC%AF-%E7%B7%A8%E8%BC%AF-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg Three lengths: 22, 32, 42 cm. These are suggestions, not limitations. If you are unsure which option to choose, feel free to ask the designer before ordering. ■ Specifications Height | Width | Base Depth | Second Crossbar | Suitable For 75 cm | 85/120/160 cm | 35 cm | Not available | Pets, toddlers (under 90 cm tall) 110 cm | 85/120/160 cm | 45 cm | Not available | Shirts, jackets, folded pants 150 cm | 85/120/160 cm | 45 cm | Optional, 80cm from floor (select when ordering) | Long dresses, raincoats, long coats 175 cm | 85/120/160 cm | 45 cm | Optional, 90cm from floor (select when ordering) | Longer garments ■ Three checkpoints to control formaldehyde at the source Formaldehyde emissions for engineered wood are divided into three grades, with Taiwan’s legal threshold being F3, and the highest being F1. Grade | Formaldehyde Emission (Average) | What this grade represents F1 | ≤ 0.3 mg/L | Highest grade, equivalent to Japan's F☆☆☆☆. The best rating for engineered wood furniture F2 | ≤ 0.5 mg/L | Common grade in Taiwan and Japan, 1.7 times the allowance of F1 F3 | ≤ 1.5 mg/L | Taiwan’s minimum legal threshold. Cannot be sold if this is exceeded. 5 times the allowance of F1 However, the solid wood used by Nine Nest (九窩) does not fall into this table. We have high standards for three checkpoints: raw material, glue, and paint. **Checkpoint 1 | Materials** This grading table is for engineered wood: particles and wood chips pressed with glue, which is where formaldehyde originates. We use natural solid wood, which does not require added formaldehyde, so it is not graded. **Checkpoint 2 | Glue** Natural wood planks are typically only 10-20cm wide, so making large panels requires edge-gluing, and wood connections also require glue. We use water-based wood glue and do not use formaldehyde-based resins. **Checkpoint 3 | Paint** Our water-based wood paint was tested by the SGS chemical laboratory in Kaohsiung for formaldehyde, and it was below the detection limit of 0.1 mg/L (the F1 threshold is 0.3). Report KC/2017/60064A-01, dated June 14, 2017, for the tested sample (EPnS Environmental Water-Based Wood Paint), not the finished product. We do not claim the paint is "food-grade," as we wouldn't drink water-based paint directly. Legs | Made in Taiwan, solid wood (ash) Crossbar | Solid wood (beech), diameter 3 cm Finish | Water-based wood paint, no solvent-based (oil-based) paints used Hardware | Carbon steel locking screws. Installation requires two Allen keys, which are provided Bottom | Black foam tape for slip resistance, even without silicone foot caps Shipping | Custom paper tube. Disassembled into four legs and one crossbar for self-assembly **Optional Accessories** Clothes Hooks | Three lengths: 22 cm (pets) / 32 cm (toddlers) / 42 cm (children and adults). Includes silicone end caps for the crossbar Quick-Release Kit | Hand-turn screw set + 4 silicone foot caps. Foot caps attach to the bottom of the legs for tool-free assembly/disassembly Dedicated Crossbar | Single crossbar. Purchase this if you want to swap the width of your original set ■ The knobs for the quick-release kit are custom-made The knobs for the quick-release kit have a plastic exterior, making them **comfortable to grip**; the interior features **direct metal-to-metal locking**. This difference is only apparent during quick-release actions, which involve repeated tightening. If a screw rod is fused into plastic, the connection will eventually loosen. With metal-to-metal, the **metal bears the force from start to finish**. Since no suitable size existed on the market, our designer worked directly with the factory to **produce these custom dimensions** specifically for us. ■ The quick-release kit isn't for everyone The standard locking screws require two Allen keys, one to hold each side while tightening. This is perfectly fine for home use—you'll likely only assemble it two or three times a year. The quick-release kit is for customers who **frequently assemble and disassemble**: if you take it to markets every day, or if you store it away and only set it up when drying blankets. Beyond that, the standard locking screw is embedded in the pre-drilled holes after installation, making the leg surface flat and **looking even more minimalist!** ■ We once had to scrap a whole batch of racks Like many products, the Little Egret rack had its "difficult" phase during early production. Once, we had an entire batch that was unusable: the angles were inaccurate, we drilled too fast and the holes deviated from the center of the rod, and the semi-circular slots were not perpendicular to the rod. Three problems combined to make the result disastrous. The reason was that the jigs weren't precise enough, and the process wasn't properly optimized. We later perfected the jig, ensuring angle control within ±0.5 degrees. Now, the process requires that **the first piece of every batch is tested immediately after drilling**, rather than waiting until the end—if there's a problem, only the first piece is affected. This was an early issue; **this situation no longer occurs.** ■ We hesitated for a long time before making the 175cm height This is a clamp structure, and the **clamping force is only present at the very top**. The designer was initially unsure if this was sufficient for a 175cm height, so we hesitated for a long time. It was only after customer requests that we finally produced it. Fortunately, stress tests confirmed that the structure and strength are perfectly fine even at 175cm. ■ About assembly It arrives as four leg panels, one crossbar, and the locking screws. Installation requires two Allen keys, which are included. Before shipping, every single unit is fully assembled to ensure the span is correct and everything locks tightly, before it is disassembled and packaged. ■ Surface and cleaning The surface is finished with water-based wood paint; no solvent-based (oil-based) paints are used. For daily cleaning, use a cloth dampened with water or a neutral detergent. **Please do not use alcohol**—water-based paint is naturally less resistant to alcohol. The finish is splash-resistant but not "soak"-resistant. Wipe away splashes, and do not let the legs soak in puddles. If there is a risk of the legs getting wet, you can purchase the quick-release kit, which includes silicone foot caps that allow you to place the rack on wet ground on rainy days without worry. ■ The natural state of wood As this is a solid wood product, grain, color variation, and knots are natural. Knots cannot be filled to be invisible—hard filling makes the color even more prominent—so our approach is to orient boards so that knots with significant color differences are turned inward, where they are invisible from the outside. We also match leg panels with similar grain patterns in each set to ensure the best possible experience. ■ Can it be used for indoor drying? Yes, and many customers actually do this. Since not every home has a sunny spot for drying clothes, many people place it next to a dehumidifier to use it as a drying rack. ■ How to order Choose your height and width and add to your cart. If the height or width you need is not among the options, contact us through the "Contact Designer" button before placing your order; the designer themselves will respond.