I was looking for a coat rack that took up very little space. This is it. I have a very narrow hallway and the wooden tripod coat hanger was getting in the way. Plus the puppy was beginning to chew it. This one is metal therefore no puppy chewing; it fits against the wall so no coats to squeeze past. Brilliant! Really happy I made this purchase! Oh and the shoe rack is great too - the puppy chewed the wooden one!!