Based in Småland, Sweden, Essem Design makes products to solve your storage woes without sacrificing style. Their offering includes 1930s-style hat racks, benches, shoe racks, wall hooks, and more. Here?s a look at some of our favorite designs.

Above: The Oak Train Rack is currently on sale for $159.20 (down from $199) and the Oak Train Rack with Black Aluminum Rack for $159.20 (down from $199); both from Rejuvenation.

Above: The Mama Hook was awarded the “Excellent Swedish Design” and is available in white, black, red, and silver at Skandium. For a rainbow of colors, contact Essem Design.

Above: The Classic Hat Rack was originally designed by Gunnar Bolin in the 1950s; prices start at £86 ($104 USD) at Royal Design in the UK.
Above: The Ekman Bjorkman Rack is a semi oval shelf in oak or birch with a hanger underneath; 2331.25 SEK ($263 USD).

Above: The Sara Shoe Rack is made of lacquered pine, beech, birch, or oak and powder coated in black or white. Contact Essem Design for pricing and availability.

Above: The Single School Hook is made of steel with a chrome finish but is also available in white, grey, black, and red at Essem.

Above: The Bench 70 is designed for the entryway with a row of hooks and built-in bench. Available in beech, birch, and oak from Essem Design.

Above: The Gustav Hook Strip is made of aluminum and birch. Shown with two hooks, it’s available through Essem Design. The Birch Triple Coat Rack is $127.20 at Re...