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The Mystery Hook {Wire Basket Hanging from a Hook}

by | Feb 14, 2012 | Decorating Inspiration

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The Mystery Hook {Wire Basket Hanging from a Hook}

Hang a Wire Basket on the Wall with a Hook!

Awhile back I showed you my cute little wire basket, hanging from a mystery hook in my entry. I found the hook in a random box of bits and pieces in my garage. I pictured this little hook like something you would use on a boat.

A couple of my readers pointed out it looked like a cord winder hook for window blinds. Makes perfect sense! But in my search for them, I can’t find another one like it. I see some with longer “wings” that are similar, but not one just like this.

Does anyone know what this hook is actually called? I love it, but it would be great to know how to find another one!

46 Comments

  1. Becky B.

    Nope don’t know the name but I think it is either from a sail boat or the curtain thing. Hope you feel better really soon!

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  2. Robin

    I’m pretty sure it’s a cleat for securing rope…try searching “nautical cleat” and you might find a match. Good luck!

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    • Melissa

      Thanks, I hope it is just a 24 hour bug.

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  3. Jeri

    I think they’re called “Cord Cleats”. I had that this past week, hope you feel better!!

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    • Melissa

      It is awful, hope mine is short lived! :-)

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  4. Schmidty

    It’s a cleat, used on boats to secure/tie-up a line (from small line to huge ropes, comes in many sizes). I’m off hunting for that exact one for you. :)

    Will leave a link if I find it, but that should get you started.

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    • Melissa

      Thank you so much!

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  5. Ellen O

    i think the “cord cleat” is correct. when i was googling, i saw chic cleats.com they have really cute ones.

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    • Melissa

      Yay, thanks for your help!

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    • Melissa

      Thanks!! I’ll take a look!

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  6. Victoria

    This hook is a real treasure on your wall. Of course it helps that brushed & aged brass is such a growing trend ;-)
    Victoria

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  7. Jackie

    dock/boat/mooring cleat.

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  8. megan

    I have GOT to get me one of those! ;)

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  9. Robbie

    It’s a boat cleat!

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  10. Lin

    I think a boat cleat also. Take care and so sorry you are sick. Feel much better soon.

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  11. Barbara

    It’s a cord cleat…….for window blind cords…….that one is brass and the size from the 80’s…….most are larger because larger windows (length) use more cord. I might have one like yours in brass…….email
    me if you are interested and I’ll look for it and then give me an address
    if I find it.
    You used it in a creative way……that’s the cool thing !

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  12. Stephanie

    you could also call it a ‘tie down’, used for blinds but this is obviously from early versions or used to tie down cords from gathering curtains.

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  13. Ann

    yup, it’s a cleat, used to tie robes on a boat, I have one that I use to hang a large picture on my wall. Pottery Barn has ones that are similar.

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  14. Ann

    Try a store that sells marine supplies. They come in all sizes.

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  15. Julie Ryger

    It is used on a boat for tying the ropes. I believe it is called a rope cleat. I have used many of those.

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  16. Julie

    Sorry, no idea. Just wanted to let you know that I love it too! :) x Julie

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  17. Amy

    I think it’s a cleat, like the ones used on a boat.

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  18. Laurie Walton

    I also think it might be a boat cleat from a sail boat

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  19. Karen

    I definitely think it’s nautical. Some kind of hook for securing rope. Check nautical supplies online.
    Karen

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  20. Laura

    Ir’s called a cute little wire basket cleat, and it was a one-of-a-kind sample made just for you!

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    • Maya

      Thanks guys for linking to my cleat post!! Love the cleats!

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  21. Kristine Hasslinger

    How did you secure it to the wall? Usually you can see boat cleat screws somewhere

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    • Melissa

      I just used nails!

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  22. Vidya

    No idea what it is but sure looks great.

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  23. Bridget from Refined Vintage

    We used to have an old Thompson Boa; a wood Cutty Cabin Cruiser, circa 1960’s. I agree it looks like the cleats used to secure the line. Our boat had some that looked like that.

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  24. Jenny

    How neat! That’s so interesting that you had that in your home!

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  25. Sharon

    It sure is cute! What I love about it is that there aren’t any visible screw/nail holes in yours so you can’t tell how it is fastened to the wall. It makes is pretty unique.

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  26. Dani

    I used these cleats as kitchen cabinet hardware in my beach cottage. For under 3$ each they work beautifully and I get rave reviews on them. They screw in from the back and come in zinc and brass at West Marine.

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  27. Melissa

    Brilliant idea!!! I love that. I might do the same sometime, they sure are cute little things!!

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  28. Mimi

    Melissa, this is really a nice idea. I love the rustic yet elegance appearance of the hook and basket.

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  29. KATHYSUE

    Looks like a cleat from a boat! You are so clever to use it in a fun way!! You are one creative lady,
    Kathysue

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  30. Josi

    It’s a boat cleat used to tie rope. I got a large silver one from West Marine. I put it on the back of my bathroom door to hang towels. Love it!

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