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Edwardian Mahogany Folding Towel Rail
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Edwardian Mahogany Folding Towel Rail

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian period good quality mahogany folding towel rail in sturdy condition.

Original polish finish. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 39”

Width of each section 15” (fully open 30”)

Depth Closed 2”

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1900s.

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SA1198916
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Description
Edwardian period good quality mahogany folding towel rail in sturdy condition.

Original polish finish. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 39”

Width of each section 15” (fully open 30”)

Depth Closed 2”

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198916
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WH
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A two-panel folding mahogany towel rail featuring three horizontal crossbars per side and brass hinges.
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Archive I A two-panel folding mahogany towel rail featuring three horizontal crossbars per side and brass hinges.

Edwardian Mahogany Folding Towel Rail

Archive II A two-panel folding mahogany towel rail featuring three horizontal crossbars per side and brass hinges. View II
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A two-panel folding mahogany towel rail featuring three horizontal crossbars per side and brass hinges.
Edwardian Mahogany Folding Towel Rail
Ref: SA1198916
A two-panel folding mahogany towel rail featuring three horizontal crossbars per side and brass hinges.
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An Edwardian folding towel rail, also known as a towel horse or clothes airer, is a freestanding timber frame with horizontal rungs designed for hanging and drying linens. Popular during the early 20th century, these portable structures provided flexible textile storage in dressing rooms and bathrooms.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or beech, featuring brass hinges that enabled the frame to fold flat. The construction relied on mortise and tenon joints to secure the horizontal crossbars to the upright supports.

Authentic pieces display fine wood grain, period-correct brass hardware, and natural oxidation around joints and hinges. They exhibit traditional joinery techniques without modern screws, staples, or synthetic adhesives.

A freestanding towel rail can be placed in a contemporary bathroom to display folded linen towels, or positioned in a bedroom to store throw blankets and quilts. The dark timber finish adds warm visual contrast against modern painted walls.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish periodically to retain humidity protection. Keep the frame away from excess moisture or standing water to prevent joint movement and timber warping.
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