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2 Gilt-Bronze & Black Glass Hand Towel Racks
2 Gilt-Bronze & Black Glass Hand Towel Racks

2 Gilt-Bronze & Black Glass Hand Towel Racks

$736Sale Price|38% Off

H 3 in W 14 in D 4 in

2 Gilt-Bronze & Black Glass Hand Towel Racks

Located in Huntington, NY

2 Gilt-Bronze & Black Glass Hand Towel Racks With Mounting hardware The large bar, 14” X 3” X 4

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Profesionally Framed Antique Ottoman Hand Towel Fragment, 19th C. Turkey
Profesionally Framed Antique Ottoman Hand Towel Fragment, 19th C. Turkey

Profesionally Framed Antique Ottoman Hand Towel Fragment, 19th C. Turkey

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Silk

Mid-Century Modern American Gorham Silver Plated Serving Dish
Mid-Century Modern American Gorham Silver Plated Serving Dish

Mid-Century Modern American Gorham Silver Plated Serving Dish

By Gorham

Located in Los Angeles, CA

would be great to serve food but you can also use it for hand towels in you powder room. The dish is

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand-Painted Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest
Hand-Painted Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest

Hand-Painted Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

in a powder room for hand-towels and toiletries.  

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19th Century Italian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood Wall Hooks
Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood Wall Hooks

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood Wall Hooks

$795 / set

H 12.5 in W 4.63 in D 7.63 in

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood Wall Hooks

Located in High Point, NC

separate, and can be used together or separately. We think they would make splendid hand towel holders in

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Bentwood

A 19th Century House Keeper's Cupboard
A 19th Century House Keeper's Cupboard

A 19th Century House Keeper's Cupboard

$11,945

H 71 in W 35 in D 23 in

A 19th Century House Keeper's Cupboard

Located in Tetbury, England

shelves. They include “Visitors face towels” “ Visitors hand towels” “Dinner Napkins” and “Mrs Hutton's

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Pine

Grand Antique French Iron and Brass Boulangerie Baker’s Rack, Circa 1900
Grand Antique French Iron and Brass Boulangerie Baker’s Rack, Circa 1900

Grand Antique French Iron and Brass Boulangerie Baker’s Rack, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

skillets, hand towels, or pot holders. This wonderful baker’s rack would have been used in a French

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Early 1900s French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth
Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth

Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth

$5,606Sale Price|25% Off

H 25 in W 15.5 in D 8.5 in

Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. The tray can hold jewelry or small hand towels. This pedestal was designed and sculpted by German

Category

1910s German Modern Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Ceramic

Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting
Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting

Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 0.13 in

Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting

Located in New Windsor, NY

Trompe l'oeil oil on board painting. Trick of the eye still life of a hand towel, a folding ruler

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century American County Gathering Basket
19th Century American County Gathering Basket

19th Century American County Gathering Basket

$550

H 11 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in

19th Century American County Gathering Basket

Located in Forney, TX

bedroom, to store kindling or toys or in a kitchen or hallway, possibly for rolled hand towel storage, or

Category

19th Century American Country Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wicker

18th C. French Raised Side Chest w/ Original Marble Top
18th C. French Raised Side Chest w/ Original Marble Top

18th C. French Raised Side Chest w/ Original Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

toiletries or hand-towels in a powder room.

Category

18th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Marble

Redfield & Rice Silver Plated Etruscan Handled Bowl with Classical Motifs
Redfield & Rice Silver Plated Etruscan Handled Bowl with Classical Motifs

Redfield & Rice Silver Plated Etruscan Handled Bowl with Classical Motifs

Located in New York, NY

motif. This would be an excellent dish for presenting candies in a living room or alternately hand

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Commode - an Antique Gem!
19th Century French Commode - an Antique Gem!

19th Century French Commode - an Antique Gem!

$1,787

H 35.83 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

19th Century French Commode - an Antique Gem!

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

hand towel holders on both sides, a thoughtful touch that combines functionality with elegance. This

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19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bronze Hand Decorated Coat or Towel Hook
19th Century French Bronze Hand Decorated Coat or Towel Hook

19th Century French Bronze Hand Decorated Coat or Towel Hook

Located in Sofia, BG

Bronze hook decorated with roses for coat or towels. France, circa 1870.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Bronze

Antique Folk Art Hand-Painted Black Towel Hanger Holder Bar Rack, Wall Mount
Antique Folk Art Hand-Painted Black Towel Hanger Holder Bar Rack, Wall Mount

Antique Folk Art Hand-Painted Black Towel Hanger Holder Bar Rack, Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Charming double-rod towel bar that is made of wood and hand-painted in black with a simple swag and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack
19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack

19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack

$1,850

H 18.25 in W 15.25 in D 8.25 in

19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack

Located in High Point, NC

19th century fruitwood towel rack from England. This exquisite piece is hand carved and is int he

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Fruitwood

Three Ring Wood & Brass Hanging Towel Rack
Three Ring Wood & Brass Hanging Towel Rack

Three Ring Wood & Brass Hanging Towel Rack

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Belle Epoque Era, a hanging Three Ring Fruit Wood and Brass Towel Rack, France, circa 1880

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Brass

Expressive Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900
Expressive Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

Expressive Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

$4,135

H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 9.06 in

Expressive Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Expressive Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900 Item e7351 A large unique towel rail, hand

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Towel Holders
Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Towel Holders

Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Towel Holders

$1,375 / set

H 45.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Towel Holders

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of early 20th century brass towel holders. The towel holders show different finials (see

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy
Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy

Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this beautiful Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy
Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy

Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this beautiful Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900
Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

$1,995

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900 A large unique towel rail, hand carved and painted

Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Brass Towel Linen Rack Holder Wall Mounted
Antique English Brass Towel Linen Rack Holder Wall Mounted

Antique English Brass Towel Linen Rack Holder Wall Mounted

$285 / item

H 4.45 in W 17.75 in D 5.15 in

Antique English Brass Towel Linen Rack Holder Wall Mounted

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic architectural wall mounted towel or linen rack that adds both style and function to any old

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900
Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

$4,135

H 15.36 in W 26.38 in D 18.51 in

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900 A large unique towel rail, hand carved and painted

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Stunning Antique circa 1900 Victorian Pine Towel Rail Elegant Turned Design
Stunning Antique circa 1900 Victorian Pine Towel Rail Elegant Turned Design

Stunning Antique circa 1900 Victorian Pine Towel Rail Elegant Turned Design

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1900 solid pine bathroom towel rail

Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Pine

Italian Art Deco Brass and Black Marble Towel Stand, Gio Ponti Style, 1920s
Italian Art Deco Brass and Black Marble Towel Stand, Gio Ponti Style, 1920s

Italian Art Deco Brass and Black Marble Towel Stand, Gio Ponti Style, 1920s

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous towel stand in solid brass and Nero Marquina black marble. This incredibly elegant and

Category

1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Marble, Brass

Enamelled silver cigarette box with erotic scene a naked woman. Germany 1900.
Enamelled silver cigarette box with erotic scene a naked woman. Germany 1900.

Enamelled silver cigarette box with erotic scene a naked woman. Germany 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

hose. A maid, holding a large white towel in her hand waits to dry her. The inner part of the

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Early 20th Century German Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Rare Art Deco Bronze Illuminated Sculptural Table with Nude Bathing Silhouette
Rare Art Deco Bronze Illuminated Sculptural Table with Nude Bathing Silhouette

Rare Art Deco Bronze Illuminated Sculptural Table with Nude Bathing Silhouette

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Table.Substantial and solid Bronze,she would be an incredible bathroom accent table to put Guest Hand Towels or Room

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Hand Towels

19th Century Chinese Garment or Towel Rack
19th Century Chinese Garment or Towel Rack

19th Century Chinese Garment or Towel Rack

Unavailable

H 58.75 in W 65 in D 15.25 in

19th Century Chinese Garment or Towel Rack

Located in SOMIS, CA

display a scarf collection. It also makes a sophisticated towel holder. Solid wood, tenons and mortises.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Towel Rack
19th Century Italian Walnut Towel Rack

19th Century Italian Walnut Towel Rack

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 9.06 in

19th Century Italian Walnut Towel Rack

Located in Milan, IT

19th century Italian hand-carved walnut towel rack.

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19th Century Italian Antique Hand Towels

19th century Ottoman Linen and Gold Metallic Weaved Towel Framed Turkey
19th century Ottoman Linen and Gold Metallic Weaved Towel Framed Turkey

19th century Ottoman Linen and Gold Metallic Weaved Towel Framed Turkey

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Presenting an exquisite 19th-century Ottoman towel, meticulously crafted from linen and adorned

Category

Early 19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Linen

19th Century French Polished Brass Magazine Stand
19th Century French Polished Brass Magazine Stand

19th Century French Polished Brass Magazine Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

19th Century French Polished Brass Rack. It could be used for magazines or for hand towels. Two

Category

19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Brass

19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl

19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl

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H 4.5 in W 15.5 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

filled with hand towels in your powder room!

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ball & Claw Feet Console Tables
Pair of Ball & Claw Feet Console Tables

Pair of Ball & Claw Feet Console Tables

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H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 24.41 in

Pair of Ball & Claw Feet Console Tables

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

bath or hand towels on. Iron and cast iron base with original paint. The table tops - which were

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19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Iron

Italian 19th Century White Marble Mortar
Italian 19th Century White Marble Mortar

Italian 19th Century White Marble Mortar

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H 5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in

Italian 19th Century White Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

the photos show. I use them for dips, hand towels, candy, soap or as sculpture on a table. 8” W x 8”D

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19th Century Italian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Chrome Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Details Signed
French Art Deco Chrome Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Details Signed

French Art Deco Chrome Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Details Signed

Located in Miami, FL

drinks, as a cocktail table accessory, used as a vanity tray or in a powder room to hold hand towels

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Chrome

Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth
Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth

Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth

By Hans Kieweg, Porzellanfabrik Fraureuth

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. The tray can hold jewelry or small hand towels. This pedestal was designed and sculpted by German

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Hand Towels

Chinese Three Drawer Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Chinese Three Drawer Collector's Shelf, c. 1900

Chinese Three Drawer Collector's Shelf, c. 1900

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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 6.5 in

Chinese Three Drawer Collector's Shelf, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

sofa or piled high with hand towels in a powder room. Additional dimensions: Shelves: 22"W x 6"D x

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Elm

A Beauty Applies "Rouge" (Kuchibeni)
A Beauty Applies "Rouge" (Kuchibeni)

A Beauty Applies "Rouge" (Kuchibeni)

By Ito Shinsui

Located in Burbank, CA

paterns. On her makeup stand we see brushes, and next to her a bowl and hand towel. There is soft silver

Category

1920s Showa Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Color

Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Canted Corners Renaissance Oak 19th C
Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Canted Corners Renaissance Oak 19th C

Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Canted Corners Renaissance Oak 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

cabinet or for storing hand towels, soaps or other toiletries~~use in a living or dining area for

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swiss Alpine Squirrel Coat or Hat Hook
19th Century Swiss Alpine Squirrel Coat or Hat Hook

19th Century Swiss Alpine Squirrel Coat or Hat Hook

Located in Chicago, IL

hand towel holder. Embrace the harmonious blend of art, nature, and utility with this 19th-century

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19th Century Swiss Adirondack Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Walnut

Signed 19th Century American Bentwood Stave Woven Gathering Basket
Signed 19th Century American Bentwood Stave Woven Gathering Basket

Signed 19th Century American Bentwood Stave Woven Gathering Basket

Located in Forney, TX

rolled hand towel storage, or filled with scarf and mittens, or even toiletry storage in a bathroom

Category

19th Century Country Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France, 18th Century
Antique Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France, 18th Century

Antique Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

.  Alternatively, it can also be installed in a powder room as a hand towel holder.

Category

18th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Corner Cabinet Sideboard w Drawer Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Antique French Corner Cabinet Sideboard w Drawer Barley Twist Renaissance Oak

Antique French Corner Cabinet Sideboard w Drawer Barley Twist Renaissance Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

bath for storing hand towels, soaps or other toiletries~~ Measures: 37.75" tall x 48" wide x 26

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Oak

Pair of 17th Century Forged Iron Door Knockers from Tuscany
Pair of 17th Century Forged Iron Door Knockers from Tuscany

Pair of 17th Century Forged Iron Door Knockers from Tuscany

Located in Dallas, TX

them to add character to any pair of doors. They can also be installed as unique hand towel holders in

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Iron

Small 18th Century Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France
Small 18th Century Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France

Small 18th Century Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France

Located in Dallas, TX

in a powder room as a hand towel holder.

Category

18th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Corner Cabinet Tiger Oak Wall Hanging Cabinet Storage Large 19C
Antique English Corner Cabinet Tiger Oak Wall Hanging Cabinet Storage Large 19C

Antique English Corner Cabinet Tiger Oak Wall Hanging Cabinet Storage Large 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

in a powder bath as a medicine cabinet or for storing hand towels, soaps or other toiletries~~can sit

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Oak

Antique English Corner Cabinet Storage Wall Cabinet Cupboard Carved Oak Drawer
Antique English Corner Cabinet Storage Wall Cabinet Cupboard Carved Oak Drawer

Antique English Corner Cabinet Storage Wall Cabinet Cupboard Carved Oak Drawer

Located in Tyler, TX

cabinet or for storing hand towels, soaps or other toiletries~~can sit on top of a cabinet, table or

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Oak

Antique French Beechwood Butcher Block, circa 1880
Antique French Beechwood Butcher Block, circa 1880

Antique French Beechwood Butcher Block, circa 1880

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H 34.375 in W 59 in D 27.875 in

Antique French Beechwood Butcher Block, circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

hand towels if the butcher block is used as a kitchen island.

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th century carved towel rail
Early 20th century carved towel rail

Early 20th century carved towel rail

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H 36.5 in W 28 in D 9.5 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 Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century carved towel rail
Early 20th century carved towel rail

Early 20th century carved towel rail

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H 36.5 in W 28 in D 9.5 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 Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Early 20th century carved towel rail
Early 20th century carved towel rail

Early 20th century carved towel rail

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H 36.5 in W 28 in D 9.5 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 Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Napoleon III French Wall Towel Rack
Napoleon III French Wall Towel Rack

Napoleon III French Wall Towel Rack

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H 7.49 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in

Napoleon III French Wall Towel Rack

Located in Prato, Tuscany

towel rack features a classic style inspired by the Napoleon III period. It was crafted between 1870 and

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Faux Bamboo Fruitwood Swing-Arm Hand or Dish Towel Wall Rack
Antique French Faux Bamboo Fruitwood Swing-Arm Hand or Dish Towel Wall Rack

Antique French Faux Bamboo Fruitwood Swing-Arm Hand or Dish Towel Wall Rack

Located in Philadelphia, PA

As seen in the cafes, kitchens and baths of France, this perfectly charming antique hand or dish

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Long French Brass Hand Rail or Towel Bar with Beaded Motif, circa 1900
Long French Brass Hand Rail or Towel Bar with Beaded Motif, circa 1900

Long French Brass Hand Rail or Towel Bar with Beaded Motif, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used as a hand rail with its 47 inch length, this French Art Nouveau period brass bar

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Brass

Fantastic 19th Century Double Butcher Block Kitchen Island from Dijon, France
Fantastic 19th Century Double Butcher Block Kitchen Island from Dijon, France

Fantastic 19th Century Double Butcher Block Kitchen Island from Dijon, France

Located in Dallas, TX

could use these slots to hold a linen drapery or hand towels, turning this 19th century double butch

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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar

Located in Chicago, IL

towel bar or paper towel holder, adding storied history to a kitchen or washroom.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Steel

19th Century, French Cast Iron Towel Stand / Rail
19th Century, French Cast Iron Towel Stand / Rail

19th Century, French Cast Iron Towel Stand / Rail

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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 13.98 in

19th Century, French Cast Iron Towel Stand / Rail

Located in Southampton, GB

A French cast iron towel rail, detailed cherub design with an ornate base. 2 hooks for towels or

Category

19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Faux Bamboo Towel Rack or Quilt Stand
Early 20th Century French Faux Bamboo Towel Rack or Quilt Stand

Early 20th Century French Faux Bamboo Towel Rack or Quilt Stand

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Early 20th Century Towel Rack or Quilt Stand was handcrafted in

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Stunning Antique circa 1880 Victorian Pine Towel Rail Elegant Turned Design
Stunning Antique circa 1880 Victorian Pine Towel Rail Elegant Turned Design

Stunning Antique circa 1880 Victorian Pine Towel Rail Elegant Turned Design

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1880s solid pine bathroom towel rail

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Pine

19th Century Turkish Bath House Copper Kildan Soap Box
19th Century Turkish Bath House Copper Kildan Soap Box

19th Century Turkish Bath House Copper Kildan Soap Box

Located in Forney, TX

hand towels sticking out and in easy reach; Set in the kitchen as a luxurious spice rack stash; Get

Category

19th Century Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Marine Collection~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Marine Collection~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan

Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Marine Collection~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

.~) onwards. It was cherished for items like hand towels and shop curtains and was called "Japan Blue" in

Category

1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher
19th century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher

19th century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher

Located in LEGNY, FR

holding a glass in his hand and has a towel on his arm. Perfect condition. From the Onnaing Faiencerie

Category

1880s French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Wash Stand
19th Century French Wash Stand

19th Century French Wash Stand

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H 35.88 in W 36.5 in L 35.88 in

19th Century French Wash Stand

Located in High Point, NC

a gallery around the back and sides. The sides have hand-turned towel rails and the front contains a

Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Marble

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case, circa 1900
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case, circa 1900

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

man hands them a towel. The back of the Case is plain polished silver and the interior is lightly

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice
Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice

Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice

Located in Fayetteville, AR

positioned so that a hand towel can be hung from it, making this piece the perfect dry bar. A lower shelf

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice
Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice

Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice

Located in Fayetteville, AR

side can be positioned so that a hand towel can be hung from it, making this piece the perfect dry bar

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Iron

Stunning French Art Deco Wooden Serving Tray Adorned with Butterfly Wings
Stunning French Art Deco Wooden Serving Tray Adorned with Butterfly Wings

Stunning French Art Deco Wooden Serving Tray Adorned with Butterfly Wings

Located in Miami, FL

accessory, used as a vanity tray or in a powder room to hold hand towels. Very good quality marquetry work

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Mahogany, Feathers, Glass

19th Century French Brass and Champlevé Decorative Vide-Poche on Green Marble
19th Century French Brass and Champlevé Decorative Vide-Poche on Green Marble

19th Century French Brass and Champlevé Decorative Vide-Poche on Green Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

rich colors. Place this dish in a powder room to hold soap or hand towels. Cloisonné or champlevé is

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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

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Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Iron Shell-Form Stoups Vide-Poches
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Iron Shell-Form Stoups Vide-Poches

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Iron Shell-Form Stoups Vide-Poches

Located in Dallas, TX

to hold soaps or small hand towels. Carved in France circa 1860, each shell shaped dish was

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Brass and Champleve Decorative Vide-Poche on Green Marble
19th Century French Brass and Champleve Decorative Vide-Poche on Green Marble

19th Century French Brass and Champleve Decorative Vide-Poche on Green Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

condition with bright and rich colors. Place this dish in a powder room to hold soap or hand towels

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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice
Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice

Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice

Located in Fayetteville, AR

owner, P.R. The vice grip on the side can be positioned so that a hand towel can be hung from it, making

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Oak, Beech

19th Century French Brass and Champleve Decorative Dish on Beige Marble
19th Century French Brass and Champleve Decorative Dish on Beige Marble

19th Century French Brass and Champleve Decorative Dish on Beige Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

condition with bright and rich colors. Place this whimsical dish in a powder room to hold soap or hand

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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Rare Circa 1700 Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France
Rare Circa 1700 Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France

Rare Circa 1700 Wrought Iron Door Knocker from France

Located in Dallas, TX

, the knocker could be installed in a bathroom as a hand towel holder.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hand Towels

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Oak Work Bench, Console Table, Sofa Table, Dry Bar
Early 20th Century French Oak Work Bench, Console Table, Sofa Table, Dry Bar

Early 20th Century French Oak Work Bench, Console Table, Sofa Table, Dry Bar

By M. Mauduit

Located in Fayetteville, AR

, adding to its function as a dry bar. The vice grip on the side can be positioned so that a hand towel can

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Iron

Circa 1880 French Burgundy Stone Double Trough with Iron Horse Ties
Circa 1880 French Burgundy Stone Double Trough with Iron Horse Ties

Circa 1880 French Burgundy Stone Double Trough with Iron Horse Ties

Located in Dallas, TX

hand towels. Quite the versatile item, our burgundy stone double trough would make the perfect addition

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1880s French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Door Knocker
19th Century French Wrought Iron Door Knocker

19th Century French Wrought Iron Door Knocker

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H 5.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Wrought Iron Door Knocker

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-crafted in France in the 1800’s, this wrought iron door knocker features a pierced quatrefoil

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19th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Carved & Painted Chest with Marble Top, Early 20th C
French Carved & Painted Chest with Marble Top, Early 20th C

French Carved & Painted Chest with Marble Top, Early 20th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

or sofa, or perhaps a sweet place to store hand towels and other items in a powder room.   

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Marble

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Hand Towels

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Oak

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Hand Towels

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$1,395 / item

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By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Hand Towels

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Glass

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"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Modern Antique Hand Towels

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Paper

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$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

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By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Antique Hand Towels

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Brass, Nickel

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Hand Towels

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Textile

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Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez

$6,011 / item

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

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By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).

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2010s French Modern Antique Hand Towels

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Fabric, Satin, Oak

Framed Antique Suzani Fragment, Tajikistan, 19th C.
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Framed Antique Suzani Fragment, Tajikistan, 19th C.

$675

H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in

Framed Antique Suzani Fragment, Tajikistan, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

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19th Century Tajikistani Suzani Antique Hand Towels

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Silk

Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe
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Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe

Located in Atlanta, GA

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19th Century European Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood

Antique Suzani Panel Wall Hanging
Antique Suzani Panel Wall Hanging

Antique Suzani Panel Wall Hanging

$1,200

H 0.25 in W 35 in D 64 in

Antique Suzani Panel Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Antique Suzani textile made of hand embroidery intricate scrolling of eight large flowers motifs on a handwoven cotton background. Professionally cleaned and backed with fine textile...

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Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery
Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Silk

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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19th Century Italian Antique Hand Towels

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Wood

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Located in Istanbul, TR

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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Hand Towels

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Silk

19th Century Painted Polychrome Venetian 3 Drawer Commode
19th Century Painted Polychrome Venetian 3 Drawer Commode

19th Century Painted Polychrome Venetian 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century painted polychrome Venetian 3 drawer commode with shaped sides. Lovely pale pink and white paint with green outlined and floral painted drawers and sides.

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19th Century Italian Antique Hand Towels

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.

Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

These quilt tops are supposed to be from Tashkent of Uzbekistan and mostly used for the purpose along with as lining for a group of chapans from the area. This is for sure is a prod...

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Antique Hand Towels

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Cotton

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Pillow Case Made from a European Embroidery, E 20th C.

Pillow Case Made from a European Embroidery, E 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Early 20th Century French Suzani Antique Hand Towels

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Wool, Cotton

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Antique Hand Towels For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique hand towels is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique hand towels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique hand towels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts antique hand towels are consistently popular styles. Antique hand towels have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Hand Towels?

Antique hand towels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $775, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500.