Damon says they met a man they started to call "the bamboo professor". "He literally knew everything about bamboo, and he could make mathematical equations on how to utilize the material, as well as maximize use and minimize waste from the top of his head." "It was really incredible," he adds. "It gave us so many ideas on how to best use the material and insights into what was possible and what wasn’t.”
RÅGRUND Towel rack chair, bamboo
Price £ 45
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A seat, a shelf and a towel rack - 3 functions in one clever, space-saving piece. Made from bamboo, RÅGRUND bathroom series is perfectly suited to humid areas like the bathroom.
Article Number902.530.74
Product details
Helps to save space because you get both a chair and a towel rack on the same area.
Bamboo is a hardwearing natural material.
Designer
David Wahl
Good to know
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer
Care
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild non-abrasive washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
RÅGRUND Towel rack chair902.530.74Advice and care instructions
RÅGRUND Towel rack chair902.530.74Weight & measurements
- Width: 39 cm
- Depth: 44 cm
- Height: 140 cm
Package details
RÅGRUND
Article Number902.530.74- Width: 45 cm
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 98 cm
- Weight: 6.14 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Very happyAnonymous reviewerVery happy with purchase looks great very practical excellent value for money
Nice but too bulky Anonymous reviewerNice chair but slightly too big if you’re tight on space. Ordered online and looks a lot bigger than I thought
Chair and towel railAnonymous reviewerI love it - its transformed my bathroom and is stylish and very useful. A seat, a shelf, a place for towels - endless possibilities.
Great for in-between clothes!Anonymous reviewerI’ve had my eye on this towel chair for a long time, and it didn’t disappoint! It’s got a great design. We use it in the bedroom as a place to hang those in-between clothes—not quite dirty, but not fresh from the wash either. Love the bamboo feel and the thoughtful design.
Perfect addition to bathroomAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble, good quality materials, looks great in the bathroom & very practical for hanging towels, storage underneath & a place for clothes while showering.
Ideal bathroom chairAnonymous reviewerThis chair provides seating, storage and hanging space for towels. Perfect for a small bathroom. It looks smart, and replaced an old chair and towel rail, so is space saving too. Very happy 😊
Smart, slick and functionalAnonymous reviewerStylish chair that provides a seat and a towel rail all in one.
RAGRUND Bathroom chair and towel airerAnonymous reviewerGreat design, good looking and practical.
Bought for my bedroomAnonymous reviewerI wanted something tall enough to hang a dressing gown from, a shelf for slippers and a seat after disrobing for my clothes. Being on my own I changed the instructions slightly, adding the back uprights first and then the cross struts. All went well but unfortunately the chairs wobbles!
Bamboo collectionAnonymous reviewerLooks really good in the bathroom, can hang my towels and the space underneath is fine for storage. We have the bamboo shelf so that's all complete
excellent product excellent priceAnonymous reviewerexcellent product excellent price
Its FabAnonymous reviewerIts a fabulous addition to our bathroom, well it will be when I have time to go and buy it, build it and put it in there.
Sturdy and functionalAnonymous reviewerBought for the bedroom to replace a wobbly valet stand - perfect for this. Easy to build, sturdy and much nicer than it looks in the picture
Excellent space saverAnonymous reviewerAfter fitting a new bathroom suit needed a place to save the towels plus a seat which this fits the bill. Very easy to assemble and super quick as usual
So useful!Anonymous reviewerSmall enough to fit in a little space, easy to put together (although you need 2 people to do it) and a useful addition to our bathroom!
Perfect!Anonymous reviewerExcellent item. Easy to build and looks great in bathroom.
Towels hangersAnonymous reviewerIt is very stylish and practical.
Ideal for the BathroomAnonymous reviewerLooks great in the bathroom, easy to assemble, sturdy and has a handy high back for towel etc plus a shelf underneath for bits n pieces
Anonymous reviewerGreat product, very sturdy.
Well-pricedAnonymous reviewerBought this for guest- bedroom. Was easy to put together and looks good.
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
33Reviews
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Story
Lessons in bamboo with the professor
You know the feeling when you learn something new. The excitement, and the instant eagerness to learn even more. That’s how we felt when we were fortunate enough to cross paths with the “bamboo professor”. We didn’t even plan to use bamboo for RÅGRUND bathroom furniture, our original idea was a bed. But things changed. And now we know a lot more than we did before.
After some thinking and testing, we realized bamboo is more suitable for a bathroom than a bedroom. Why? It’s a grass that mostly grows in the tropics—a climate similar to a steamy, hot bathroom. To carry out their new plan, product developer Damon Hird and his team left the forests of Sweden and headed to a factory in China. Visiting factories to collaborate and design directly on the factory floor helps us maximize material use and save resources.
Meeting "the professor"
Designing for life at home
The team focused on combining the need of more spots for storage, maximizing small spaces and wanting to sit comfortably with the lessons from the “bamboo professor.” After 5 days, they headed back to Sweden with a design that was finalized into RÅGRUND towel rack chair. Not only being a chair, it also has a shelf underneath and a high back where you can hang towels or clothes. Naturally, it matches the RÅGRUND shelving units, mirror and toilet roll stand. The story of RÅGRUND proves you never know when and where you'll learn something new!
Material
What is bamboo?
Strong, flexible and one of the world's fastest growing plants – bamboo has many uses that make it an excellent renewable material. It’s a type of grass and usually grows without the need for fertilizers or irrigation. After being harvested, it grows new shoots that are ready for harvesting after 4-6 years. At IKEA we use bamboo for items like furniture, bathroom decor, baskets and lamps – and we are constantly exploring more areas of use for this versatile material.