Paying Homage to Timeless Utility: The Vintage Drying Rack Top Dowel
Find in the age of speed and distraction a goad to return to humble but also clever tools of the past. Something that has stood the test of time is the vintage drying rack with dowels. Simplicity holds up the weight of your books. It’s surprising how much less clutter feels like clutter. Additionally, how serene neat lines of books look like neat lines of books. Designed and made by hand with sustainably harvested wood, these modest bookends of form and function introduce a small dose of history. They transport us to a time where folks actually read the books that populate our homes today.
The Tradition of the Old Drying Rack with Wooden Poles
Drying racks have been a fixture of daily life for centuries when homes were full of handcrafted items. Pride went into these things. Wet and dry work was broken down into steps, days, and hours. The intricate detailing with good quality mixed metals in the construction are a shining example of when things were made well.