Design is great/as-pictured, but base isn't heavy enough to safely hold 4 adult winter jackets. If you're planning light use, I recommend the rack. If you're living in a cold weather area and plan to use this daily, I don't recommend it. I have this in my entryway, and I constantly need to adjust coats to ensure it remains sturdy, as lop-sided coats or stray elbows have brought the whole thing down.  It's awkward to have guests arrive, unable to allow them to place their own coats on a rack for fear of it toppling on them.