French Brass Towel Rack in Neoclassical Style
- Height: 120 cm / 47.2 in
- Width: 41 cm / 16.14 in
- Depth: 37 cm / 14.57 in
French Brass Towel Rack in Neoclassical Style
This French brass towel rack reflects the refined approach to bathroom interiors that emerged in France during the 1920s and 1930s. During the inter-war period, designers began treating the salle de bains as an integral part of the home, giving its furnishings the same attention as those in the salon and dining room.
Made in France circa 1940, this freestanding brass towel rack combines practical function with the architectural presence of a small piece of furniture. Standing 120 cm tall, it features a restrained neoclassical design with fluted uprights and capital-like terminals inspired by the elegant vocabulary of the Louis XVI period.
The warm brass finish further enhances the sophisticated character of this neoclassical towel rack. Its sculptural proportions and freestanding construction make it especially versatile, whether displayed in a period bathroom, dressing room, bedroom, or contemporary interior seeking a touch of French decorative history.
Moreover, examples of this type have become increasingly uncommon. Many inter-war bathroom furnishings disappeared during mid-century renovations, when designers replaced brass and neoclassical details with chrome, glass, and more streamlined fixtures. This surviving French brass towel rack therefore offers a distinctive opportunity to introduce an authentic element of pre-war French interior design into a collection or carefully curated space.
Details
- Type: Freestanding towel rack
- Period: Circa 1940
- Origin: France
- Material: Brass
- Style: Neoclassical / Louis XVI inspired
- Features: Fluted uprights and capital-like terminals
- Construction: Freestanding
- Condition: Fine condition with warm natural brass patina
- Use: Bathroom, dressing room, bedroom, or decorative display
Dimensions
- Height: 120 cm / 47.2 in
- Width: 41 cm / 16.14 in
- Depth: 37 cm / 14.57 in
| Product Dimensions: | |
|---|---|
| Height | 120.0 cm (47.24 in) |
| Width | 41.0 cm (16.14 in) |
| Depth | 37.0 cm (14.57 in) |
| Date of Manufacture | 1940 |
| Restoration | No |
| Condition | Minor Losses |
| Color | Gold |
| Country Of Origin | France |
| Item Condition | Excellent |
| Material | Brass |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Techniques | Polished |
| Product style | Neoclassical Style |
| Shipping measurement: | |
| Height | 120 cm (47.24 in) |
| Width | 41 cm (16.14 in) |
| Depth | 37 cm (14.57 in) |
| Weight | 18 lbs (8.16 kgs) |
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