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Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality
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Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
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Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality

This quality antique C1910 inlaid mahogany towel rail stand displays attractive age, colour and patina. A rare and decorative piece, it is full of charm and character and would make an attractive feature in the right setting.

Features & Craftsmanship

C1910 antique towel rail stand

Inlaid mahogany construction

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs and minor alterations consistent with genuine period furniture.

No woodworm holes

Dimensions

Width: 78cm

Depth: 32cm

Height: 78cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8988

Includes a 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

This fine-quality antique inlaid mahogany towel rail stand has attractive proportions, rich patina and authentic period character. A useful and decorative piece of antique furniture, it would suit both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1910s.

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SA1234592
Dealers Internal Reference
8988
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality
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This quality antique C1910 inlaid mahogany towel rail stand displays attractive age, colour and patina.
Prior and Willis

A rare and decorative piece, it is full of charm and character and would make an attractive feature in the right setting.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet.
fig 1. Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

C1910 antique towel rail stand

Inlaid mahogany construction

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs and minor alterations consistent with genuine period furniture.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet.
fig 2. Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality

No woodworm holes

Dimensions

Width: 78cm

Depth: 32cm

Height: 78cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8988

Includes a 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet.
fig 3. Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality

This fine-quality antique inlaid mahogany towel rail stand has attractive proportions, rich patina and authentic period character. A useful and decorative piece of antique furniture, it would suit both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234592
Dealers Internal Ref
8988
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet.

Antique C1910 Inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality

Archive II An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet. View II
Archive III An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet. View V
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Telephone 07866 705199
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet.
Antique C1910 inlaid Mahogany Towel Rail Stand – Quality
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An Edwardian mahogany towel rail featuring arched side supports, fine line inlay, three upper hanging bars, lower stretchers, and splayed feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTowel Rails
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched top rail, Line inlay, Splayed feet, Horizontal stretchers

FAQs

An antique mahogany towel rail, also known as a towel horse or clothes airer, is a freestanding piece of furniture designed to hold, dry, and display towels or linens. Common in Victorian and Edwardian homes, these items were standard fixtures in dressing rooms and bedrooms before modern fitted bathrooms existed.

Edwardian towel rails were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring mortise and tenon joinery for structural stability. Higher quality examples included decorative boxwood or satinwood string inlay along the framework and polished turned or arched rails.

Authentic Edwardian pieces from around 1910 display age-related wear, traditional joinery, and a rich patina within the timber finish. Look for slender proportions, subtle geometric or stringing inlay, and original construction details at the joints rather than modern screws or synthetic adhesives.

In contemporary settings, a freestanding mahogany towel rail can be placed in a bathroom or guest bedroom to display linen towels, quilts, or throws. Its slender profile allows it to fit neatly into compact spaces while introducing warm wood tones and historical texture.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish periodically to maintain the moisture and finish. Avoid exposing the piece to prolonged direct heat or excessive moisture levels, which can cause the solid mahogany frame to warp.
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