The vertical towel rail doesn’t usually get top billing—but Gordon by Eskimo makes a bold case for rethinking the form entirely.

Mounted upright and designed for real life, this reeded-panel beauty dries four towels efficiently while using less energy and far less space than traditional horizontal rails. It works the way people actually hang towels—and looks more like an architectural detail than a utility fixture. In sand or black, it mimics everything from fluted tile to folded metal, seamlessly integrating into boutique hotel bathrooms and modern multifamily units alike.

It’s also fast. Testing shows Gordon dries towels in a third of the time, thanks to its clever aluminum body and dry-core design—no fluids, no leaks, no corrosion.

In a category known more for function than flair, this vertical towel rail proves you don’t have to sacrifice style to stay warm and dry.

And if you’re into smart, sculptural forms? You’ll want to peek at the Steel Waste Basket by Schoolhouse Electric, too.