Large Antique French wine bottle drying rack

This item is an antique French wine bottle drying rack, traditionally known as an "hérisson" (hedgehog) due to its distinctive spiky appearance.

Crafted from circular iron bands arranged in a multi-tiered, tapered silhouette, it features rows of upturned metal prongs designed to hold freshly washed wine bottles upside down for efficient air-drying. This particular piece showcases a beautiful, weathered teal-green painted finish with a rustic patina, making it a highly sought-after industrial farmhouse antique. While originally built for functional utility in French wineries, these vintage racks are widely repurposed today as unique home decor accents, serving as creative kitchen mug holders, glassware displays, or freestanding sculptural statements.

Dimensions 110/60

Available at our warehouse in Branxton