Vintage 1950s Indian Teakwood Cloth Hanger & Towel Rail

Handcrafted Freestanding Drying Rack | Mid-Century Indian Craft | Heritage Utility Furniture

Bring timeless elegance and everyday practicality into your home with this Vintage Indian Teakwood Cloth Hanger & Towel Rail, a rare 1950s artefact of mid-century Indian craftsmanship. Handcrafted from dense teakwood and finished with a warm natural patina, this freestanding drying rack blends utility with sculptural charm—ideal for interiors where heritage design meets functional living.

✦ Mid-Century Indian Craft & Timeless Design

Once a familiar sight in Indian homes, this freestanding rack was crafted to dry garments and towels, with smooth rails, side latticework, and graceful curves reflecting the refined joinery traditions of mid-century carpentry. Its solid teak construction ensures durability and resilience, while decades of use have given it a naturally aged surface rich in character.

Perfectly proportioned, it is more than a practical household piece—it is a living example of India’s slow craft traditions, where even utilitarian objects were made with care and artistry.

✦ Key Features

• Authentic 1950s drying rack – handcrafted in India

• Solid teakwood – moisture-resistant, durable, and naturally beautiful

• Warm aged patina – enhanced by decades of use

• Functional design – freestanding, lightweight, and sturdy

• Lattice detailing & curved arms – artisan joinery with visual charm

• Multi-functional – use as a towel rail, clothes rack, blanket stand, or boutique retail prop

• One-of-a-kind vintage furniture accent – not mass-produced

✦ Cultural Significance

In Indian households, furniture was often designed for both daily use and long-term durability, with teak being the wood of choice due to its natural resistance to humidity and insects. This rack not only embodies that ethos of functional heritage but also reflects a cultural emphasis on sustainability—objects made once, for generations to use.

✦ Styling Tip

• Place in a spa-inspired bathroom to hold towels and robes.

• Use in a bedroom or guest suite as a heritage valet stand.

• In retail or display settings, it makes a unique and authentic prop for textiles, scarves, or blankets.

• Complements natural linen, vintage brass, and reclaimed wood interiors.

✦ Specifications

• Width: 160 cm

• Height: 114 cm

• Depth: 64 cm

• Material: Solid Teakwood

• Finish: Naturally aged patina with wear consistent with vintage use

• Era: Circa 1950s

• Origin: India

• Condition: Excellent structural integrity; surface wear adds to its authenticity

✦ Delivery & Collection

• Available for UK-wide white-glove delivery

• Local collection by appointment from Regen Bespoke

• Please contact us for delivery quotes, tailored logistics, or styling advice

Exclusively at Regen Bespoke – where heritage furniture meets thoughtful interiors. Own a piece of Indian mid-century design that is as practical as it is timeless.