Vintage Brabantia Orange Towel Rack – 1960s/70s – 4 Hooks & Chrome Rail

✅ Quick overview

A distinctive vintage Brabantia towel rack from the 1960s/70s, finished in the characteristic orange colour of the period. This metal wall-mounted rack features four individual hooks with the original Dutch labels HANDDOEK, BORDENDOEK, THEEDOEK and GLAZENDOEK.

The chrome-coloured rail across the front provides additional hanging space while giving the rack its unmistakable retro appearance.

📋 Product details

• Manufacturer: Brabantia Home Steel
• Period: 1960s–1970s
• Material: metal, plastic and chrome-plated metal
• Colour: orange with off-white hooks
• Design: 4 individual hooks + movable rail
• Installation: wall-mounted; screws and wall plugs not included

Dimensions
• Height: 12.5 cm
• Length: 45 cm
• Depth incl. rail: 8.5 cm

• Condition: good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use

🛠 About the product

The four plastic hooks were designed for different types of household towels and cloths. The original Dutch labels designate a specific place for each one: HANDDOEK (hand towel), BORDENDOEK (dish cloth), THEEDOEK (tea towel) and GLAZENDOEK (glass cloth).

The long chrome-coloured rail provides additional hanging space, making this vintage piece both decorative and practical.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Brabantia was founded in 1919 in Aalst, the Netherlands, as Van Elderen & Co. The family business initially manufactured metal household products and developed into an internationally recognised brand for household goods. The name Brabantia refers to the Latin name for Brabant.

✨ Special features

• Characteristic orange 1960s/70s design
• Original Dutch labels
• Four individual vintage plastic hooks
• Long movable chrome-coloured rail
• Decorative yet still practical for a kitchen or utility room

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