{"product_id":"antique-french-kitchen-towel-rack-4-labeled-tea-towel-hooks-wooden-porte-torchons-c-1910s","title":"Antique French Kitchen Towel Rack, 4 Labeled Tea Towel Hooks, Wooden Porte-Torchons, c. 1910s","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully practical survivor from an old French kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique wooden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eporte-torchons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was designed to keep four kitchen towels separate, with an original French label above each metal spring clip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• COUVERTS — cutlery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• VERRES — glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ASSIETTES — plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• MAINS — hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ingenious clips grip the corner of each towel, while two original metal loops on the back allow the rack to be mounted on a wall. It is still wonderfully useful today—and brings authentic French brocante character to a kitchen without feeling merely decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the 1910s, the rack retains its warm honey-colored wood, original black labels, four metal clips and beautifully timeworn finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Authentic vintage French kitchen towel rack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wood with metal labels, clips and hanging hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Four labeled spring clips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Measures approximately 12.75\" long x 2.5\" high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Two mounting loops on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Found in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa 1910s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentically aged utilitarian piece with scratches, discoloration, metal oxidation, worn finish and numerous small historic woodworm holes. Two of the labels are a little loose, but stay in place.  These signs of age are clearly visible in the photographs and contribute to its wonderful brocante character. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly usable piece of everyday French domestic history—perfect for a French country kitchen, farmhouse pantry or anyone who believes even the dish towels deserve a little organization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aimee's French Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46975590564038,"sku":"Vint-TowelHooks-4","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9971\/3478\/files\/Rack1.jpg?v=1787701751","url":"https:\/\/www.aimeesfrenchmarket.com\/products\/antique-french-kitchen-towel-rack-4-labeled-tea-towel-hooks-wooden-porte-torchons-c-1910s","provider":"Aimee's French Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}