(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- 1. UNIAt 4.5 inches in diameter, this ceramic circular hook can hold up to 5 pounds and will give your colorful hand towels a proper showcase. It’s also available in nonspeckled black. $42
2. TALLOMETThanks to a black brass peg that’s offset by a backplate in brushed brass, this coat hanger by Portland, Ore., designer Elizabeth Parker is a study in contrast. All the mounting hardware is hidden inside the hook itself, which can hold up to 40 pounds. $128
3. POTATOThis whimsical wall hook shares the misshapen, lumpy character of its namesake, which Los Angeles designer Ramsey Conder describes as “a perfect example of the natural world finding harmony with a new perspective.” $80
4. PAFor this steel hook, London designer Philippe Malouin takes a stripped-down approach that references hoop and stud earrings. It also has a hidden pin to keep it from turning sideways. $40
5. CAST-IRON HOOKThe spotted look here leans into the current trend for terrazzo-printed designs. The full collection contains other sizes and finishes—semiprecious stones, marble, and brass—to mix and match. €15 ($16.20)
6. HOOK HANGERDanish brand Gejst recently acquired the rights to this 5-inch-tall model, which is inspired by the handle of an umbrella. The deep curve of the hook proves versatile, whether for heavy-duty coat hanging near the front door or smaller items such as tea towels and aprons in the kitchen. Similar styles from €42
7. BUBBLEFrench duo Vaulot & Dyèvre made a coral-tinged, bulbous hook for hip design manufacturer Petite Friture. Its soap-bubble shape, made from blown glass, amps up the fun quotient in a staid hallway, especially when combined with its other yellow, blue, and gray colors. From $85
8. ADÃOParis-based Pauline Deltour designed a coat peg made of solid chestnut with a distinct concave face and a low-sheen wax finish. But it’s named for Adão Gomes, the Portuguese woodworker who brought the coat peg to life. It’s available in 4- and 6-inch sizes. From €45; email info@origin-made.com for more information
9. CLEATInspired by nautical hardware and rigging, this solid brass wall hook needs no tools—just use it as a handle and screw it into the wall. $80
10. WORMSan Francisco designer Tina Frey casts and finishes her substantial hook by hand, using lead- and BPA-free food-safe resin. It also comes in black and “sunshine,” a bright orange hue. $35
11. FLOATTwo concealed screws that attach to the wall give this hook a floating appearance, hence the name. A solid milled brass front can be paired with either marble (pictured) or glass. $290
12. CONCHA SHELLFind your beach with a shell-shaped hook from AYTM design studio. Made from Zamak, a zinc alloy, it’s available in gold or silver finishes. Almost 5 inches tall and wide, it works as a standalone wall ornament, too. $45
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