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Antique C.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Fine Quality Original
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Antique C.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Fine Quality Original

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 July 2025 · Prior and Willis
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Antique c.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Quality Craftsmanship with Warm Tones

A fine quality Antique Towel Rail Stand, dating from around 1900, beautifully crafted from mahogany and walnut. This elegant and functional piece features attractive warm tones and classic design, making it both a practical and decorative addition to any bedroom, bathroom, or dressing area.

Craftsmanship & Condition:

Solid and well-made, this towel rail is sturdy, free from loose joints, and shows no signs of woodworm. Its rich colour and timeless design reflect the quality materials and craftsmanship of the period.

Dimensions:

Width: 69cm

Depth: 30cm

Height: 83cm

Condition Report:

Presented in good antique condition, displaying minor historic knocks, marks, wear, and repairs, all consistent with age and use as functional antique furniture.

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8710

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive, reliable door-to-door shipping available across the UK and internationally

A lovely opportunity to own a quality Mahogany and Walnut Antique Towel Rail Stand, combining practicality with period charm.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152089
Dealers Internal Reference
8710
Dealers Notes

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

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Antique c.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Quality Craftsmanship with Warm Tones
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A fine quality Antique Towel Rail Stand, dating from around 1900, beautifully crafted from mahogany and walnut.
Prior and Willis

This elegant and functional piece features attractive warm tones and classic design, making it both a practical and decorative addition to any bedroom, bathroom, or dressing area.

fig 1. A freestanding antique mahogany and walnut towel rail featuring multiple horizontal rails and scrolled feet.
fig 1. Antique C.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Fine Quality Original

Craftsmanship & Condition:

Solid and well-made, this towel rail is sturdy, free from loose joints, and shows no signs of woodworm. Its rich colour and timeless design reflect the quality materials and craftsmanship of the period.

fig 2. A freestanding antique mahogany and walnut towel rail featuring multiple horizontal rails and scrolled feet.
fig 2. Antique C.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Fine Quality Original

Dimensions:

Width: 69cm

Depth: 30cm

Height: 83cm

Condition Report:

Presented in good antique condition, displaying minor historic knocks, marks, wear, and repairs, all consistent with age and use as functional antique furniture.

fig 3. A freestanding antique mahogany and walnut towel rail featuring multiple horizontal rails and scrolled feet.
fig 3. Antique C.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Fine Quality Original

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8710

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive, reliable door-to-door shipping available across the UK and internationally

A lovely opportunity to own a quality Mahogany and Walnut Antique Towel Rail Stand, combining practicality with period charm.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152089
Dealers Internal Ref
8710
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A freestanding antique mahogany and walnut towel rail featuring multiple horizontal rails and scrolled feet.
Antique c.1900 Mahogany & Walnut Towel Rail Stand – Fine Quality Original
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A freestanding antique mahogany and walnut towel rail featuring multiple horizontal rails and scrolled feet.
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  • ObjectTowel Rails
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Scrolled feet, Multiple horizontal rails, Arched upright supports

Freestanding towel rails, often known as towel horses, gained widespread popularity in the Victorian and Edwardian eras as bedrooms and dressing rooms became more refined and dedicated washing spaces evolved.

Cabinet makers typically used dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, oak, and occasionally turned pine, ensuring the frames could withstand daily use and the dampness of textiles.

Authentication relies on examining traditional joinery methods, such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, natural patination of the timber, hand-turned spindles, and the absence of modern power-tool markings.

These pieces function effectively in modern bathrooms or bedrooms to display artisan linen towels or quilts, adding textural warmth and traditional character to minimalist or transitional interiors.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the timber, while avoiding excessive moisture and direct sunlight.
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