Sold 26 August 2025 · Merchant House Antiques

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Description

Great example of an early 20th century mahogany and brass luggage rack

English circa 1900 with the the original brass capped slats which sets this rack out from lots of the others that are just wooden slats

45 cms high

60 cms wide

40 cms deep

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Mahogany Luggage Rack to the 1900s.

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SA1093982

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha053/6190/4022

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Description

Great example of an early 20th century mahogany and brass luggage rack

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English circa 1900 with the the original brass capped slats which sets this rack out from lots of the others that are just wooden slats.

Merchant House Antiques

45 cms high

60 cms wide

40 cms deep

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Mahogany Luggage Rack to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1093982

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha053/6190/4022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques

Telephone 07768 960144

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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ObjectLuggage Racks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass protective slats, Lower tier shelf, Straight square legs

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Edwardian luggage racks became popular in the early 20th century as domestic travel increased and guest accommodations in large country houses required dedicated furniture for visitors trunks and valises.

These utility items were typically built using durable hardwoods like mahogany or oak, often accented with brass corner plates, protective strips, or folding mechanisms to withstand frequent use.

Authenticity is determined by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut joinery, aged brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and timber patination consistent with early 1900s manufacturing.

An antique luggage rack functions effectively as a versatile accent piece, serving as a practical stand in a guest bedroom or as a low display table in a living space.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the mahogany, while brass components can be cleaned gently with a non-abrasive metal polish if required.