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Antique Towel Rod

Antique freestanding towel rack made of wood and glass rods - ideal for drying t
Antique freestanding towel rack made of wood and glass rods - ideal for drying t

Antique freestanding towel rack made of wood and glass rods - ideal for drying t

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Antique freestanding towel rack made of wood and glass rods - ideal for drying towels in the bathroom.

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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Glass, Oak

Nickel and glass  towel holder
Nickel and glass  towel holder

Nickel and glass towel holder

$695

H 21 in Dm 0.75 in

Nickel and glass towel holder

Located in New York, NY

Nickel and glass towel holder. Vintage French nickel plated swing action glass rod towel holder, folds against wall and swings 21” out from wall when at right angle.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Nickel

Nickel and Glass  Towel Holder
Nickel and Glass  Towel Holder

Nickel and Glass Towel Holder

$895

H 20 in Dm 0.75 in

Nickel and Glass Towel Holder

Located in New York, NY

Nickel and glass towel holder. Vintage French nickel plates swing action glass rod towel holder folds against wall and swings 20” out from wall when at right angle.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Nickel

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 flower pattern.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Brass Bathroom Art Deco Accessory Set of Seven Pieces
Vintage Brass Bathroom Art Deco Accessory Set of Seven Pieces

Vintage Brass Bathroom Art Deco Accessory Set of Seven Pieces

$1,434Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 5.91 in W 25.6 in D 5.91 in

Vintage Brass Bathroom Art Deco Accessory Set of Seven Pieces

Located in Sofia, BG

Set Includes: • 1 x Double Towel Bar – Sturdy and spacious for multiple towels • 1 x Glass Rod Towel Rail – Features two clear twisted glass rods with brass ends • 1 x Wall Shelf/...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Brass

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet
French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet

$4,950

H 29 in W 39 in D 19.5 in

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

The proper left side retains two original hanging rods, likely for towels or small textiles. The cabinet stands on whimsical root-form feet, adding sculptural character.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

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French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel De Lit, 22" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod
French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel De Lit, 22" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod

French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel De Lit, 22" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece would work equally as well re-purposed as a large kitchen or bath towel rod, or used over a window as a curtain rod.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Fruitwood

French Towel Rod or Rack of Fruitwood
French Towel Rod or Rack of Fruitwood

French Towel Rod or Rack of Fruitwood

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H 10 in W 24.75 in D 6 in

French Towel Rod or Rack of Fruitwood

Located in Austin, TX

A French towel bar or towel ring of fruitwood featuring fine turnings and finial accents. We have similar towel racks available, please enquire.

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19th Century French Antique Towel Rod

Louis Philippe Marble-Top Stripped Commode with Towel Rod
Louis Philippe Marble-Top Stripped Commode with Towel Rod

Louis Philippe Marble-Top Stripped Commode with Towel Rod

Located in Dallas, TX

Perfect for the casual décor, this Louis Philippe marble-top stripped commode is perfect for a natural, unvarnished look and its simple architecture makes it a great choice to combin...

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Towel Rod

Antique 5 Arm Wood Wall Mount Drying Rack Towel Bar Rod Laundry Holder 25"
Antique 5 Arm Wood Wall Mount Drying Rack Towel Bar Rod Laundry Holder 25"

Antique 5 Arm Wood Wall Mount Drying Rack Towel Bar Rod Laundry Holder 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique wall mounted drying rack featuring black metal hardware and five wooden arms that extend out in a fan shape or can be folded neatly against the wall via spring action mechani...

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Early 20th Century Country Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Metal

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

An elegant piece, ideal for use as a towel bar or curtain rod, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Brass

Antique French Wrought Iron Fleur de Lys Hanging Rod or Door Pull, 19th Century
Antique French Wrought Iron Fleur de Lys Hanging Rod or Door Pull, 19th Century

Antique French Wrought Iron Fleur de Lys Hanging Rod or Door Pull, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Another option is to use it horizontally as a hanging rod for hand towels or a small tapestry fragment.

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19th Century French Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Cocktail Bar or Drinks Cabinet from the Art Deco Era
English Cocktail Bar or Drinks Cabinet from the Art Deco Era

English Cocktail Bar or Drinks Cabinet from the Art Deco Era

Located in Austin, TX

Featuring a dry bar top - opening to reveal a lighted, bevel-mirrored glass interior, with drop-down shelf for preparing cocktails, and with a removable lemon squeeze inside-mounted ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel de Lit, 24" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod
French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel de Lit, 24" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod

French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel de Lit, 24" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece would work equally as well re-purposed as a large kitchen or bath towel rod, or used over a window as a curtain rod.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Fruitwood

American Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Pocket Shelf Towel Bar Rack with Rods
American Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Pocket Shelf Towel Bar Rack with Rods

American Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Pocket Shelf Towel Bar Rack with Rods

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Eastlake Victorian walnut small pocket shelf towel bar rack with rods. Item features 2 wooden towel bars, carved wall pocket, iron folding hardware, fruit carved fin...

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Brass 2 Arm Drying Rack Towel Swing Bar Rod Laundry Holder 17"
Antique Victorian Brass 2 Arm Drying Rack Towel Swing Bar Rod Laundry Holder 17"

Antique Victorian Brass 2 Arm Drying Rack Towel Swing Bar Rod Laundry Holder 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique drying rack / towel bar featuring a decorative scalloped edge wall mount and two swiveling arms with simply decorated caps. Dimensions: 2.125" x 17.25" x 5" (Width x Depth x...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Copper Brass 2 Arm Drying Rack Towel Swing Bar Rod Holder 16"
Antique Victorian Copper Brass 2 Arm Drying Rack Towel Swing Bar Rod Holder 16"

Antique Victorian Copper Brass 2 Arm Drying Rack Towel Swing Bar Rod Holder 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian drying rack / bath towel bar featuring a simple brass wall mount with two swiveling copper arms. Each arm has an additional L-shaped swivel hook on the ends. Dimen...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Brass

Mission Oak Medicine Cabinet Fixture
Mission Oak Medicine Cabinet Fixture

Mission Oak Medicine Cabinet Fixture

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H 24.5 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in

Mission Oak Medicine Cabinet Fixture

Located in Fulton, CA

Retains original mirror, brass makers tag and brass towel rod. Unknown if brass tag at base of door is authentic.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Oak

19th Century Walnut Table from Brittany
19th Century Walnut Table from Brittany

19th Century Walnut Table from Brittany

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H 28 in W 38 in D 27 in

19th Century Walnut Table from Brittany

Located in Atlanta, GA

I suspect so - perhaps they held a rod for towels or some kind of tools. We can only guess.

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19th Century French Antique Towel Rod

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Towel Rod For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique towel rod for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every antique towel rod was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique towel rod, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique towel rod, designed in the Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Towel Rod?

Prices for an antique towel rod start at $188 and top out at $2,750 with the average selling for $515.