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Late 19th Century Mahogany Towel Rail
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Towel Rail

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Late Victorian mahogany towel rail having five hanging rails , having turned supports terminating in shaped feet .

Height

83 cm / 32 3⁄4"

Width

66.5 cm / 26 "

Depth

31 cm / 12 "

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241594
Dealers Internal Reference
378851
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Description
Late Victorian mahogany towel rail having five hanging rails , having turned supports terminating in shaped feet .

Height

83 cm / 32 3⁄4"

Width

66.5 cm / 26 "

Depth

31 cm / 12 "

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241594
Dealers Internal Ref
378851
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Late 19th Century Mahogany Towel Rail

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Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A late 19th-century mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring rounded upright arches, multiple horizontal crossbars, and curved trestle feet.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Towel Rail
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A late 19th-century mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring rounded upright arches, multiple horizontal crossbars, and curved trestle feet.
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  • ObjectTowel Rails
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRounded arch uprights, Turned horizontal rails, Splayed trestle feet, Mortise and tenon joinery
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 66.5 cm (26 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This Victorian towel rail dates from the late 19th century and exemplifies classic English Country House style. Constructed from mahogany, the piece exhibits a warm brown colour with a repolished finish that highlights the natural grain of the timber. The design incorporates two distinctive rounded arch uprights joined by five horizontal cylindrical hanging rails, standing upon splayed trestle feet. Standing at 83 cm high, 66.5 cm wide, and 31 cm deep, the freestanding item provides a functional and space-efficient drying solution. In a modern interior, this towel rail fits naturally into a bathroom, en-suite, or a bedroom, serving as a practical accessory for airing linens or displaying decorative textiles. Placed against a wall or in an empty corner, the warm tones of the mahogany bring traditional character to both period properties and contemporary spaces. The slim profile ensures it integrates easily without overwhelming the room layout.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, freestanding towel rails, often called towel horses, were essential bedroom and dressing room furnishings designed to air towels and linens near fireplaces prior to modern plumbing and central heating.

These items were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring mortise and tenon joinery alongside turned horizontal crossbars and curved trestle feet for balance.

Authentic late Victorian examples display hand-turned components, natural age-related patination around the joints, traditional wood joinery, and subtle variations in timber grain and colour.

A freestanding wooden towel rail can be positioned in a contemporary bathroom or guest bedroom to display folded linen towels, throw blankets, or scarves, introducing warm timber tones to neutral spaces.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the grain while keeping the piece away from direct high humidity to protect the timber finish.
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