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Country House Antique Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Country House Antique Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer

19th century
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Country House Antique Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer

A very original and complete English 19th century antique Country House clothes dryer, to be wall mounted and used in servants quarters to dry small items of clothing. The antique pine shaped back board has ten extending clothes rails with iron slotted top supports and an iron support to the base. When not in use, the rails fold neatly in. A lovely piece of original painted pine Country House antique laundry furniture, works beautifully. Dates to around 1840.

Dimensions

Height: 78cm (30.95")

Width: 163cm (64.68")

Depth: 81cm (32.14")

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer to the 19th Century.

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SA1234918
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Country House Antique Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer
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A very original and complete English 19th century antique Country House clothes dryer, to be wall mounted and used in servants quarters to dry small items of clothing.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

The antique pine shaped back board has ten extending clothes rails with iron slotted top supports and an iron support to the base. When not in use, the rails fold neatly in. A lovely piece of original painted pine Country House antique laundry furniture, works beautifully. Dates to around 1840.

Dimensions

Height: 78cm (30.95")

Width: 163cm (64.68")

Depth: 81cm (32.14")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer to the 19th Century.

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SA1234918
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Archive I An antique wall-mounted wooden clothes dryer featuring multiple moveable laths fanning out from a central dark wood backplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Country House Antique Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 156
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An antique wall-mounted wooden clothes dryer featuring multiple moveable laths fanning out from a central dark wood backplate.
Country House Antique Wall Mounted Clothes Dryer
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An antique wall-mounted wooden clothes dryer featuring multiple moveable laths fanning out from a central dark wood backplate.
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  • ObjectLaundry Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Utility
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFanning wooden laths, shaped backplate, wall-mounting points

This nineteenth-century English country house wall-mounted clothes dryer originates from servant quarters, where staff once dried small garments. The pine shaped backboard has a dark brown finish and supports ten extending clothes rails. Metal iron slotted top supports and a metal base support secure the mechanism, while original painted wooden surfaces show authentic signs of age and wear. The rails fold neatly against the wall when not in use. This item measures 78 cm in height, 163 cm in width, and 81 cm in depth. In a modern home, this practical laundry item mounts securely to a kitchen wall, utility room, or boot room for drying delicate garments or displaying textiles. The folding mechanism allows the rails to swing outwards when needed and tuck away flat against the wall to save space. The antique utility piece brings authentic period character and functional storage to domestic spaces without taking up floor space.

FAQs

A wall-mounted clothes dryer is a space-saving laundry rack designed to hold damp garments or linens. Typically featuring radiating or collapsible laths, these fixtures were mounted in kitchens, sculleries, or utility rooms to utilise ambient warmth for drying.

Historic drying racks were predominantly constructed from durable hardwoods or softwoods such as pine, beech, and oak, often paired with simple iron or brass mounting hardware. Wood was favoured because it did not rust or stain damp textiles.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carved or simple turned elements, hand-drilled mounting points, and natural patination from age and historic moisture exposure. Later reproductions often feature uniform machine tooling, synthetic finishes, or modern plated metals.

In modern homes, these architectural utility items are often mounted in boot rooms, utility spaces, or bathrooms as decorative focal points. They can be used for hanging tea towels, dried botanicals, or traditional linens while adding historic texture to the wall space.

To preserve vintage wood, keep the item in a stable climate away from direct dampness or extreme heat. Clean gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the grain.
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