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These are much more popular in Europe than in the U.S. - even my dorm room in the Czech Republic had one.

i was going to say the same thing, they're all over the u.k...

Runtal North America makes units like these. My husband and I recently replaced our enormous kitchen cast-iron radiator (during a remodel) with one of their Wall Panel Radiators. It wasn't cheap, but I love the look and the heat is very nice from it.
http://www.runtalnorthamerica.com/residential_radiators/wallpanel-vlx-radiators.html

ditto, seen them everywhere in europe and ALWAYS wanted one! :)

p.s. RSS feeds still not working correctly. couldn't click through to this article from bloglines :(

yes, yes-- I put one (Runtal) in my bathroom over 20 years ago. Fixtures on Shawmut Ave has them; they're great for tight spaces.

yes, these are smart. and attractive. but don't ever be enticed by those electric towel heaters, they're annoying - they take an hour to heat up. a friend installed one, said it was a waste.

ohh, the hotel in paris had one and it was awesome!
It warmed the towel up nice by the time my showe was done but i didn't note how it was powered.

As much as I love a warm toel upon stepping out of the shower or tub, it seems to defeat the purpouse of reducing one's use of electricity.

towel not "toel."