Victorian Hungarian Ash Luggage Rack Stand, 1880

A Rare Late 19th Century Hungarian Ash Rectangular Luggage Stand, Or Luggage Rack, Having Slatted Top with Exceptionally Well Figured Frieze, Raised On X End Supports with Applied Carved Roundel Decoration.

Luggage stands of varying shapes and sizes have been popular almost since time began, well certainly since cases and trunks were invented anyway and its obvious why.

This particular example is from the late victorian period and is particularly unusual as it is veneered with striking Hungarian Ash and has unusual x ended supports which are more commonly found on stools or benches.

The item remains in excellent condition, retaining a good surface and is very much sturdy, plus fit for original purpose. Certainly there is absolutely no reason whatsoever that this could not be purchased and placed into a bedroom with the intention of it regularly bearing the load of a small bag, or case. Alternatively it would make quite a useful little dressing table stool.

As with all the items which we offer for sale, this victorian luggage stand has been attended to in the traditional manner at our workshops before being offered for sale, by our highly trained and skilled antique furniture restorers including a light clean and natural wax polish to ensure that it is in retail condition and ready to be placed immediately into the home or workplace.

Hungarian Ash, as the name suggests is a type of ash which grew in Hungary and was exported to the UK from around 1830 onwards. Desired for its incredibly strong figuring it was widely used by Holland & Sons, as well as various other high end London cabinet making firms during the victorian period.

Circa 1880.

Height 17.75in.
Width 23in.
Depth 16in.