Design Sleuth: A Shoe Tree Turned Coat Hook

Inspired by the classical shoetree, the designers at Maison Martin Margiela put it on the wall: Instant sculpture, not to mention functional storage.  Above:  The Shoetree Hook is part of the Line 13 Maison Martin Margiela Collection; made from varnished lime tree wood with mounting hardware included; $72 from Lumiere. Image via DesignBoom . Above: The designer modified a shoetree by replacing the heel with a hook.  Above: The dimensions of the Shoetree Hook are 31cm by 8.5cm by  8cm. Above:  The Shoetree Hook is made from varnished lime tree wood and features mounting hardware for easy installation; $72. Above: Maison Martin Margiela has a knack of turning the everyday object into a much coveted household item. Who can forget the Bottle Lamp? See our DIY to create your own Maison Martin Margiela Bottle Lamps . Image via L'Atelier d'Exercises .