French Antique Iron Bottle Dryer / Ellison / Wine Rack (93-65-3)

An iron Herisson (bottle dryer) found in the French countryside.
Circa 1940s.

A Herisson is a tool formerly used in France as a bottle dryer for narrow-necked bottles like wine bottles.
It is affectionately nicknamed Herisson (meaning hedgehog in French) because its shape resembles a hedgehog.

As expected from a tool conceived in a wine-producing country, it carries a sense of history.
It could be useful for drying recently washed items or for organizing garden tools.

The iron, with its rust in places, has a lovely shabby chic appearance. Its strong presence allows for unique interior decoration.

In addition to being used as a shop display item, it would be fun to create a scene reminiscent of European films or interior design magazines by combining it with antique furniture in your everyday space. Combining it with modern furniture would also be interesting.

Please note that there are signs of age, including dirt, scratches, rust, deformation, and some damage or missing parts due to age.
Please purchase with an understanding of these conditions.

○Size○
H: Approx. 31cm x Diameter: Approx. 33cm
*Please allow for slight variations.