Towel Holders

A leaning ladder rests against the wall and takes almost no floor depth — simplest to place, and nothing to fix. A self-standing ladder holds itself upright on its own base, so it can sit away from a wall, beside a tub or in a corner. Both come in 47" (4 bars), 59" (5 bars) and 71" (6 bars).

Count the bars: each bar takes one bath towel folded over, so the 4-bar holds four, the 6-bar holds six. Spacing matters more than capacity — towels need air between them to dry, which is the point of a ladder rather than a hook.

Hooks and hook-shelves suit a small bathroom, an entryway or a pool house where floor space is the constraint. A ladder suits a bathroom with a free wall and dries towels better because it spreads them out.

That is what it is for. Grade A teak resists humidity and water without sealing or varnish, so a ladder can live beside the shower. Rinse new teak before first use, wipe as needed, and let it dry. No oiling — left alone it weathers to silver-grey, and a light wash restores the honey tone.