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 Chair with towel rack, bamboo
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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 room because you get both a chair and a towel rack in the same space.
Bamboo is a durable, natural material.
Designer
David Wahl
Materials and care
Material
Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer
Care
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Wipe clean with a water dampened soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive dish detergent or soap, if necessary.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
RÅGRUND Chair with towel rack902.530.74Advice and care instructions
RÅGRUND Chair with towel rack902.530.74Measurements
- Width: 15 3/8 "
- Depth: 17 3/8 "
- Height: 55 1/8 "
Packaging
RÅGRUND
Article Number902.530.74- Width: 17 ½ "
- Height: 1 ¾ "
- Length: 38 ¾ "
- Weight: 13 lb 9 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
small footprintJaneideal for small space. I use this in guest room. extra seating and storage for company!
Perfect fitShereneI got this for my bathroom and it’s a perfect fit. Easy assembly and I like the shelf.
GreatMartinaThe furniture is a great fit in my bathroom
sturdy chair for bathroomRichardPractical, sturdy chair for bathroom or bedroom. Easy assembly.
GoodMontasserUnique
Stylish bedside tableIlseRagrund is a perfect bedside table, as it can hold not only my water bottle and other essentials, but also keep clothes organized that I want to wear the next day! It looks good next to my IKEA bed and I love the bamboo. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because it was a little tricky to put together: the screwdriver quickly 'turned through' the screws so that we lost grip and could hardly move the screws further in, or back out. So it's not put together perfectly but it serves the purpose I had in mind..
Will have to sand rough edge on seatStephanieAppears the blade was dull and created a rough sharp edge on the top right edge. The front corners of seat could be rounded a bit…if you have room in the bathroom a good item to have.
Great product, well made andTatianaGreat product, well made and strong.
Eye pleasing, looks beautiful in my bathroom/vanity area! Love the functionality of this product.
Everything went together very well,MichaelEverything went together very well, except for the screws that attached the front and the back of the seat to the chair frame. They got a little cockeyed with the angle brackets and so they didn't go straight in. They are secure and underneath the chair so they are not seen.
ChairBarbaraI’m using it in my bedroom for my husband. It’s excellent for keeping his clothes off the floor.
Great in the BathroomJulieHang towels, hang the day’s outfit. This is a practical piece.
Cool bathroom seatTeriI do love this chair/towel rack. I have the matching standing shelf, as well. Very well made, super easy to put together.
very handy CombFarzanehI love this towel chair and always want it to have one very handy.
ConvenientAnnetteGreat addition to my new master bath, it is a unique option to the traditional wall mounted towel bar. Wish you made one in a larger width!
Not as expectedImeldaI liked the idea of a bench and a place to hang my accessories however I felt the attachment was not well constructed - felt it would snap off with any pressure given - so I decided to return it.
Attractive bathroom additionLisaPerfect addition to my bathroom decor. Fits great, attractive and serves its purpose.
I love this chair.GeorgetteThis is a solid chair and easy to assemble. It is very attractive also. So pleased with this purchase.
RagrundKimberlyI bought two of these because they are "different.". They are both now residing in my entry hall and are showcasing family art. Easy to put together and really fun.
An example of practical design.ShaonI’ve purchased two of these chair/towel rack. It is well made and because of its attractive design, it works in any room. Since the rack includes a seat, you can sit while you dry off with a towel, or put your shoes or slippers on your feet. I love the fact that there is a bottom shelf for folded towels or shoes. This chair rack takes up very little floor space and can be easily tucked away in even a small bathroom.
Perfect size and lookAnonymousWonderful in the bathroom. Just the right size. My cat loves it too. Nice lower shelf is very useful too.
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
373Reviews
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Energy and resources
Fast-growing bamboo for your bathroom
Made from bamboo, our RÅGRUND bathroom series is perfectly suited to humid areas like the bathroom. Bamboo is very water resistant and grows naturally strong and fast.
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.