{"product_id":"vallve-cranium-vintage-towel-rack-smoke","title":"Vallvé Cranium Vintage Towel Rack Smoke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tabletop towel rail for a hand or guest towel from Vallvé's Cranium Vintage collection: a resin skull by Pedro Sedó, son of Vallvé's founder, handmade in Brazil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vallvé Cranium Vintage towel rack measures 9¾ × 6 × 17¾ in (24.8 × 15.2 × 45.1 cm) (per Vallvé and the matching Red rack; the distributor's Smoke listing says 13¾ × 6 × 18 in) and comes in Smoke with a polished finish. Cranium is Vallvé's skull collection, designed by Pedro Sedó and introduced in 2018. Vallvé describes the skull as a symbol of change, renewal and the force of thought, and ultimately of wisdom. The Vintage pieces pair a resin skull with stainless steel and brass, finished by hand in polish and\/or matte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vallvé (São Paulo, Brazil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranium Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedro Sedó (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Towel rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin, stainless steel and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9¾ × 6 × 17¾ in (24.8 × 15.2 × 45.1 cm) (per Vallvé and the matching Red rack; the distributor's Smoke listing says 13¾ × 6 × 18 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Countertop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published by the distributor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (handmade, per Vallvé)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe clean by hand (our advice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 013001302001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN barcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7892402000244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships in 2–3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin, stainless steel and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke, polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of Vallvé's Cranium Vintage collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in São Paulo, Brazil (per Vallvé)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStand it next to the basin for a hand or guest towel. Build out the set with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vallve-cranium-vintage-vase-smoke\"\u003eVallvé Cranium Vintage Vase Smoke\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs dishwasher-safe accessories: resin should be wiped clean by hand (our advice; no care ratings are published).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds a skull motif too dark for a bathroom: Cranium is deliberately bold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs it within a day or two: allow 2–3 business days to ship, plus transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Vallvé is the rare bath brand that still makes and finishes resin by hand. The Cranium Vintage pieces look like objects rather than accessories, and they are made to be used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Vallvé story\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVallvé was founded in São Paulo in 1962 by Josep Maria Sedó Vallvé, who came to Brazil from the Priorat region of Catalonia. He built his own machinery and techniques for working resin together with metal, wood and acrylic. Vallvé opened its first showroom, Cristal Banho, in 1978, and in the 1990s his son Pedro Sedó took over and made it the leader in luxury bath accessories in Brazil. Since 2003 it has won the Top of Mind Casa \u0026amp; Mercado award in the bathroom boutique category, and Vallvé says its production is still 100% handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorth the investment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed every day for five years, $1,100 comes to about $0.60 a day (our math). You are paying for a hand-finished piece from a company that has worked in resin for more than 60 years, not a molded plastic copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither Vallvé nor the distributor publishes care instructions. Resin is durable but can scratch, so wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and a little mild soap, then dry it with a microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach, solvents and nail-polish remover, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Dry metal parts after splashes to avoid water spots (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the Vallvé Cranium Vintage towel rack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e9¾ × 6 × 17¾ in (24.8 × 15.2 × 45.1 cm) (per Vallvé and the matching Red rack; the distributor's Smoke listing says 13¾ × 6 × 18 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Cranium Vintage towel rack made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eResin, stainless steel and brass, in Smoke with a polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size towel fits on the Cranium Vintage towel rack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hand or guest towel. The rack measures 9¾ × 6 × 17¾ in, so a bath towel would be too heavy and too long (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean the Cranium Vintage towel rack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe it with a soft damp cloth and a little mild soap, then dry it. No abrasive pads, solvents or dishwasher (our advice; Vallvé publishes no care instructions).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Cranium Vintage towel rack authentic Vallvé?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We source it through VICI Brands, Vallvé's US distributor. Vallvé makes its pieces by hand in São Paulo, Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen will the Cranium Vintage towel rack ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt ships in 2–3 business days, plus transit time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; trade orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVallvé makes a thoughtful housewarming or new-bathroom gift. 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