Meuble d'appui - Wood - towel rack
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Selected by Anna Hue-Roques
Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.
Estimate € 200 - € 220
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Description from the seller
It is a towel rack that fully embodies the Victorian spirit, with that characteristic blend of domestic elegance, meticulous craftsmanship, and a certain contained theatricality. The structure rests on two turned uprights that reveal the nineteenth-century taste for curved forms, softly bulbous profiles, and finials that resemble tiny columns in miniature. Between them, the three horizontal bars create a balanced visual rhythm, designed to display towels or cloths with the same dignity with which, in many 19th-century houses, bedspreads or lace were shown.
The wood—probably chosen for its warm grain and ease of turning—retains that satin sheen we associate with utilitarian yet cared-for furniture, pieces that did not seek ostentation but harmony within the bedroom or washroom. The legs, with their curved and slightly extended line, provide stability and an almost sculptural air, as if the piece wanted to settle softly on the floor.
Overall, it is an object that embodies Victorian domestic aesthetics: functionality wrapped in refinement, gentle proportions, a design that does not seek to dominate but to accompany. It is easy to imagine it in a room lit by natural light filtered through muslin curtains, performing its everyday function with discretion and beauty.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a towel rack that fully embodies the Victorian spirit, with that characteristic blend of domestic elegance, meticulous craftsmanship, and a certain contained theatricality. The structure rests on two turned uprights that reveal the nineteenth-century taste for curved forms, softly bulbous profiles, and finials that resemble tiny columns in miniature. Between them, the three horizontal bars create a balanced visual rhythm, designed to display towels or cloths with the same dignity with which, in many 19th-century houses, bedspreads or lace were shown.
The wood—probably chosen for its warm grain and ease of turning—retains that satin sheen we associate with utilitarian yet cared-for furniture, pieces that did not seek ostentation but harmony within the bedroom or washroom. The legs, with their curved and slightly extended line, provide stability and an almost sculptural air, as if the piece wanted to settle softly on the floor.
Overall, it is an object that embodies Victorian domestic aesthetics: functionality wrapped in refinement, gentle proportions, a design that does not seek to dominate but to accompany. It is easy to imagine it in a room lit by natural light filtered through muslin curtains, performing its everyday function with discretion and beauty.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
towel rack
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
72 cm
Width
76 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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