What is a French drying rack?

A French drying rack is a wooden or metal rack designed to hold empty wine bottles. Traditionally, people used them to allow bottles to air out after cleaning, so they could be returned to a vinter for refilling. Today, French drying racks are often displayed purely as decorative items. Shop a collection of French drying racks on 1stDibs.

Herb Drying Rack

Brass Embossed

Blanket Holder

Jenny Lind

Mid Century Modern Wall Mount Coat Rack

Stick And Ball Furniture

Worm Wood

Accordion Rack

Antique Iron Coat Racks And Stands

Large Antique Embossed Iron & Brass Wall Mounted Laundry Herb Drying Rack, 1950s

$1,398

H 15.36 in W 32.68 in D 7.09 in

Large Antique Embossed Iron & Brass Wall Mounted Laundry Herb Drying Rack, 1950s

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Large and very sturdy embossed wrought iron wall mounted laundry or drying rack with brass details. This iron rack with accordion extension can be used both for drying laundry or tow...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Primitive Factory Wooden Peg Shoe/Candle Wall Drying Rack Hat Coat Herb

$392Sale Price|41% Off

H 1.5 in W 51 in D 7.5 in

Primitive Factory Wooden Peg Shoe/Candle Wall Drying Rack Hat Coat Herb

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a really great wooden peg rack that may have been originally used for drying candles or to hang shoe lasts in factories (I have seen similar ones described as each.) but it w...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

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Ornamental Wrought Iron Pot Rack Or Herb Drying Rack

Unavailable

H 26 in Dm 22.5 in

Ornamental Wrought Iron Pot Rack Or Herb Drying Rack

Located in Free Union, VA

A sturdy half dome shaped pot rack of wrought iron, a Continental shape known as a 'Dutch crown,' featuring fleur-de-lys and scrolling decorative elements. 20th century. Very good co...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edo period coat rack stand, easy to assemble

Unavailable

H 50.4 in W 64.97 in D 18.12 in

Edo period coat rack stand, easy to assemble

Located in CARLTON, AU

This would be fabulous for a coat/hat rack, herb drying rack, or just display it as a great feature highlights your hallway.

Category

Antique 1780s Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Cedar

Antique French Country Pine Wood Stick and ball Herb Drying Rack, France 1899

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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 8 in

Antique French Country Pine Wood Stick and ball Herb Drying Rack, France 1899

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Made of bleached pine wood, this drying rack was made to dry fresh herbs. Herbs were picked from the garden, tied up, and hung upside down.

Category

Antique 1890s French Country Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique French Country Wood Stick and Ball Herb Blanket Drying Rack, France 1899

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H 28.75 in W 25 in D 10.5 in

Antique French Country Wood Stick and Ball Herb Blanket Drying Rack, France 1899

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Made of wood, this drying rack was made to dry fresh herbs. Herbs were picked from the garden, tied up, and hung upside down.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Herb Drying Rack

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H 24 in W 33.5 in D 6 in

Herb Drying Rack

Located in Hudson, NY

rare wonderful sculptural folding rack
four hinged sections
adjustable at any setting
metal wire construction
brass feet
measurements are for each ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

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What is a French drying rack?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
A French drying rack is a wooden or metal rack designed to hold empty wine bottles. Traditionally, people used them to allow bottles to air out after cleaning, so they could be returned to a vinter for refilling. Today, French drying racks are often displayed purely as decorative items. Shop a collection of French drying racks on 1stDibs.