Skip to main content

Decorative Towel

to
36
372
147
285
157
114
102
98
76
46
42
25
18
16
15
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
50
19
13
11
7
Sort By
Vintage Towel or Small Coat Rack in Brass and Gold Chrome
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative towel, kitchen or small coat rack with 5 articulating/foldable double hooks. It made
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Stunning Antique circa 1900 Victorian Pine Towel Rail Elegant Turned Design
Located in GB
decorative towel rail, its nicely turned and looks very much the part Dimensions Height:- 77cm Width
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Pine

Stunning Vintage circa 1960s Chrome Towel Rail with Elegant Scroll Design
Located in GB
rail with nicely antiqued finish A good looking well made and decorative towel rail, this is fully
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Chrome

Framed French Alziari Olive Oil Tea Towel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A framed French tea towel made of cotton, decorated with a vintage Nicolas Alziari Huile d'Olive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Art

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Wood

Framed French Alziari Olive Oil Tea Towel
Framed French Alziari Olive Oil Tea Towel
H 31.75 in W 0.75 in D 22 in
Early 19th Century Needlework "Show Towel" Dated 1836
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely early 19th century "show towel" likely from Pennsylvania. Show towels were special towels
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Cotton, Linen

VintageScandinavian Folk Art Hand Towel Box in Mixed Woods, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate and decorative paper towel box in handcrafted and lacquered wood: teak, oak, mahogany
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUSLY QUIRKEY AND WHIMSICAL Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
Category

Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Tole Monkey with Chinese Export Bowl Towel Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tole monkey with Chinese export bowl towel rack, realistically painted with the monkey reaching
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Waste Basket or Towel Holder
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak basket. Perfect to use for rolled towels, magazines or as a waste
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak, Teak

21st Century Almeria Large Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket with Handles
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Perfect for shoes holders in your home or as a towel
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

1960-1970’s MCM Boho Chic Macrame Owl Wall Hanging Towel Rings a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of mid-century modern or Boho Chic macrame owl wall hangings or towel rings
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Cord, Plastic, Wood

21st Century Almeria Oval Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket Made in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
shoes or towel basket holder for yacht, SPAs or personal use.    
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Ovo Towel & Magazine Leather Basket Outdoor Use Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
, throws, cushions, magazines, towels, toys. The options are truly never-ending.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Dorado Brass & Gold Leaf In Resin Small Decorative Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
Indulge in the epitome of opulence with our exquisite Dorado Decorative Cylindrical Brass Box
Category

2010s Mexican Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Dorado Brass & Gold Leaf in Resin Large Decorative Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
Indulge in the epitome of opulence with our exquisite Dorado Decorative Cylindrical Brass Box
Category

2010s Mexican Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

21st Century Large Hook Leather Basket for Towels with Fabric Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
patio, poolside, or yacht, to store your beach towels, sandals or shoes.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Fabric

Dorado Brass & Gold Leaf in Resin Decorative Large & Small Box Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Indulge in the epitome of opulence with our exquisite Dorado Decorative Cylindrical Brass Box
Category

2010s Mexican Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
outside your bathroom holding decorative towels and accessories. The possibilities are endless! This
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lloyd Gray Towel Rack
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
Materials: leather and dark-stained Canaletto walnut wood. Provided with inox decorative feet
Category

2010s Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Lloyd Gray Towel Rack
Lloyd Gray Towel Rack
H 40.75 in W 26.78 in D 12.6 in
Early 20th century carved towel rail
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century carved towel rail circa 1910. Good quality towel rail made from mahogany and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century carved towel rail
Early 20th century carved towel rail
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Folding Towel Rail
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany folding towel rail made up of decorative turned rails and supported on shaped
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Luggage Racks

Materials

Mahogany

"Europa and the Bull" Fine and Rare Art Deco Bronze Tray
By Fritz Nuss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bathers carrying water jars and towels, was sculpted by Fritz Nuss in the late 1940s. One of Germany's few
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silver Floral Hand Towel Racks
Located in Redding, CT
Price is for 2 . A pair. Pair of Silver Floral Hand Towel Racks. Nice decorative racks to hold
Category

1990s Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Silver Floral Hand Towel Racks
Pair of Silver Floral Hand Towel Racks
H 19.5 in W 11.25 in D 3 in
Gilt Bronze & Marble Sculpture by A. Gory, c. 1920's
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with traditional attire and appears to be grabbing a cloth towel as well. Made in France, c. 1920's
Category

Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Contemporary Hanger 'Drab', Heat Collection, Flamed Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
– designed as a hanger or a mirror. Drab bedroom hanger for dressing-gowns and towels is a functional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century French Iron Cow Head Front Door Knocker
Located in Dallas, TX
could be used as a wall decor or as a hand towel holder for a powder room or kitchen! Measures: 14" W x
Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Large Black Tubular Metal Figurative Valet Coat Rack
Located in New York, NY
space to use for hanging coats, towels or accessories. Great to use in a bedroom or a bathroom . Fun
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Walter Bosse Elephants Brass Key Hanger by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria, in the 1950s. Also suitable as a towel holder or for dish
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Elephants Brass Key Hanger by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
design by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, Austria, in the 1950s. Also suitable as a towel holder
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Not now
Located in Mexico City, MX
, then gently wiping it dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Epoxy resin is strong and durable so you
Category

2010s Mexican Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin

Not now
Not now
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Red and White Intricately Layered Vase, Jongjin Park
By Jongjin Park
Located in New York, NY
vessels. He paints porcelain slips onto single sheets of everyday paper towels. Jongjin then layers up to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow, Beige, and Red Layered Sculpture, Jongjin Park
By Jongjin Park
Located in New York, NY
vessels. He paints porcelain slips onto single sheets of everyday paper towels. Jongjin then layers up to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue, Red, and White Layered Contemporary Sculpture, Jongjin Park
By Jongjin Park
Located in New York, NY
sculptural vessels. He paints porcelain slips onto single sheets of everyday paper towels. Jongjin then
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Sea God and Mermaid, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
patina. Also suitable as a towel holder or for dish towels in the kitchen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Beautiful Bathing Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
towel held up to her chest while she looks downward. Exquisite attention to detail throughout.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of 'La Baigneuse'
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the water while holding a towel. Fine detail throughout.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Herend Hand-Painted Hungarian Porcelain Figurine Representing a Woodcutter
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Exquisite figurine representing a woodcutter. Beautiful details of ax and towel. Modern. Since
Category

Early 2000s Hungarian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture of Race Horse Stallion “Hanriette" by Pierre Lenordez
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Lenordez, the towel tossed on the ground records the important details on the subject including the family
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Alabaster Statue of 'La Baigneuse" After a Model by Falconet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is wearing her hair in an updo and holds a wonderfully executed draped towel in her hand while
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Spelter Figurine of a Swimmer, c1930
Located in Devon, England
of a swimmer, holding a large plume in her outstretched hand and a draped shawl/ towel over her other
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Halting Stallion” Horse by Pierre Lenordez
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, these usually fashioned with descriptive details on a blanket or towel situated on the base of the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lloyd towel rack by Glenn Sestig for Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in Kleinburg, ON
design is a decorative, hybrid creation where the succession of solid and void spaces breaks the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Red Lacquered Wooden Chinese Rice Container Planter or Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bathroom holding towels or next to the fireplace for kindling - many creative uses and also very decorative
Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Blue Crackle Sphere Vase
By Benjamin Teague
Located in Detroit, MI
blue and teal shade, this bud vase is functional and decorative. Teague’s work encompasses
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Crackle Sphere Vase
Blue Crackle Sphere Vase
H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Italian Rush and Rattan Midcentury Work Basket
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Decorative work basket made of rush and Vienna straw has an elegant and slender shape and a refined
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw, Rush

Italian Rush and Rattan Midcentury Work Basket
Italian Rush and Rattan Midcentury Work Basket
H 29.93 in W 13.19 in D 13.19 in
Gabriella Crespi Catchall Baskets
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inside black iron tripod base Perfect for towels, bags, sunscreen etc. Italy, 1950s Priced
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Blue Crackle Tall Vase
By Benjamin Teague
Located in Detroit, MI
interesting texture and composition of the vase. Serves both a functional and decorative purpose. Teague’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Crackle Tall Vase
Blue Crackle Tall Vase
H 6.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Almeria Oval Basket
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
guest towels.
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Almeria Oval Basket
Almeria Oval Basket
H 11.03 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Antique Farmer's Grain Basket with Iridescent Motifs and Weathered Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
unique storage solution for blankets in a living room, towels in a bathroom, or even umbrellas in a
Category

Antique 19th Century Philippine Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan

Demetra Tan Round Tall Basket with Lid
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
functional. Its large size makes it ideal as a container of various objects, such as towels or laundry, but
Category

2010s Italian Other Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Wicker Basket Hamper Storage Piece or Cachepot
Located in New York, NY
A sturdy hand-woven vintage wicker basket, circa 20th century. Basket could be decorative, used as
Category

20th Century Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Demetra Brown Square Tall Basket with Lid
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
functional lid makes this basket particularly useful on a patio or boat to store towels or shoes, or in a
Category

2010s Italian Other Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Demetra Brown Square Tall Basket with Lid
Demetra Brown Square Tall Basket with Lid
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Hook Washcloth Basket in Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
is ideal to keep small towels, sunglasses and sunscreen. The attractive contrast between leather and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Fabric

MCM Lucite Napkin Holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs
Located in San Diego, CA
paper towels in a bathroom. Great looking and functional! #3407
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Lucite

Hook Brownie Medium Basket
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
store a variety of everyday objects both for indoors or outdoors, such as sandals and beach towels by
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Hook Brownie Medium Basket
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 13 in
Contemporary 3D Printed Stella Vase Large
Located in London, GB
cleaning use lightly moist cloth or paper towel.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary 3D Printed Stella Vase Large
Contemporary 3D Printed Stella Vase Large
H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Contemporary 3D Printed Stella Vase Small
Located in London, GB
cleaning use lightly moist cloth or paper towel.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary 3D Printed Stella Vase Small
Contemporary 3D Printed Stella Vase Small
H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Woven Rattan Italian Basket, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century decorative rectangular basket in bamboo and rattan wicker. This lovely item
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan

Almeria Beige Medium Basket
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
or magazines can be stored. This versatile piece can be used also at home or in spas to store towels
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Almeria Beige Medium Basket
Almeria Beige Medium Basket
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Demetra Cream Round Tall Basket
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
an entry or pillows and throws in a living room, to storing linens or towels, it combines
Category

2010s Italian Other Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Demetra Cream Round Tall Basket
Demetra Cream Round Tall Basket
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Decorative Towel", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Decorative Towel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic decorative towel available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every decorative towel was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage decorative towel now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect decorative towel — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A decorative towel made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one decorative towel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pinetti, Dansk Designs and J.L. Mott Ironworks produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Decorative Towel?

Prices for a decorative towel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $216 and can go as high as $2,600, while the average can fetch as much as $795.