What is an antique wash stand?

An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.

Antique Wash Station

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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER

H 37.41 in W 42.52 in D 22.05 in

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning lightly

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK

H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in

Abstract 20th Century School Oil Painting, Rudolf Forst Entitled “Green Fields"

Located in Hudson, NY

delicate use of washes throughout the negative areas and an almost complete lack of hard edges or linear

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Mid-20th Century American Paintings

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Canvas

Abstract 20th Century School Oil Painting, Rudolf Forst Entitled “Green Fields"

H 46.5 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in

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Located in Cheshire, GB

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Work Table

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19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

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H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in

Bird Fury Painting by Leonardo Nierman, circa 1966

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Intense acrylic on masonite painting Titled Bird Fury by Leonardo Nierman signed and dated in the lower right Nierman 66. According to Art Brokerage: Leonardo Nierman Mexican Art...

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Acrylic

Bird Fury Painting by Leonardo Nierman, circa 1966

H 16.25 in W 24 in D 0.85 in

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By Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood)

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Paper

Bruno of Hollywood B & W Original Nude Photograph Woman with Flowers, Framed

H 14 in W 11 in D 0.5 in

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's

Located in Nantucket, MA

A handsome and elegant British Campaign rosewood secretary and chest of drawers. Divided into two lower and upper halves as most Campaign pieces do, brass strap corners and flush bra...

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Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires

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Rosewood

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's

H 39 in W 36 in D 18 in

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Brass Bounded From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box. The Writing Box of slim rectangular form made from Amboyna wit...

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

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H 5.31 in W 14.37 in D 10.04 in

Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine quality Rosewood & inlaid brass Campaign writing desk box, circa 1830. The box made from the finest figured rosewood and inlaid with brass in a foliate design, the writin...

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Antique 1830s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830

H 6 in W 16 in D 10 in

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very ...

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Antique 1880s English Campaign Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk

H 33.27 in W 21.07 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Wooden Violin Case

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

lagu selection is dedicated to preserving local values and carefully curates the craftsmanship of boutique producers, bringing together user-friendly and high-quality designs. In thi...

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20th Century Turkish Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Violin Case

H 27.56 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in

The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

One of only a handful ever made, this Double DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso, created by the Mills Novelty Company, is an extremely rare example of American musical automata, featuring not o...

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20th Century North American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Wood

The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso

H 68.5 in W 49.38 in D 34.75 in

Israeli Modernist Old City Jerusalem Landscape Folk Art Watercolor Painting

By Zvi Ehrman

Located in Surfside, FL

In this piece the artist choice of colors is vibrant, and there is minimal blending of them. The artist takes a naive, Folk Art approach at rendering the subject simplifying the figu...

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Israeli Modernist Old City Jerusalem Landscape Folk Art Watercolor Painting

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English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writ...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Metal, Brass

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

H 6.5 in W 20 in D 11 in

English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780

Located in Hollywood, SC

English mahogany secretary with mirrored bookcase. Secretary has a upper case broken pediment top with dental molding, original mirrored doors, candle slides, and fitted interior wi...

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Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780

H 97 in W 42 in D 26 in

English Mahogany Slant Front Desk. Circa 1780

Located in Hollywood, SC

English mahogany slant front desk with fitted interior, hand tooled leather,and terminating on original bracket feet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks

English Mahogany Slant Front Desk. Circa 1780

H 41 in W 37.75 in D 21 in

Mid Century Vintage -- Arab Couple - Palestine

By Eva Korn

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning black and white photograph of Arab couple by photographer Eva Korn (German, 20th c.), circa 1951. Eva Koran studio stamp on verso. Presented in black metal frame and mat. Im...

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1950s Photorealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

Eva Korn
Mid Century Vintage -- Arab Couple - Palestine, 1951

H 18 in W 14 in D 1 in

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Complete with Candle Sticks and Reading Rail From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box. The Writing Box of recta...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

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H 7.3 in W 19 in D 11 in

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1953 MG-TD2 Fully Restored to Perfection British Sports Car. AS NEW. Iconic Year

By MG Car Company

Located in Dallas, TX

: This Antique Qualifies For Our SPECIAL PICTURE CAR GALLERY SALE, Going On NOW. Please Inquire

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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome, Iron, Steel

1953 MG-TD2 Fully Restored to Perfection British Sports Car. AS NEW. Iconic Year

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

1953 MG-TD2 Fully Restored to Perfection British Sports Car. AS NEW. Iconic Year

By MG Car Company

Located in Dallas, TX

: This Antique Qualifies For Our SPECIAL PICTURE CAR GALLERY SALE, Going On NOW. Please Inquire

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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome, Iron, Steel

1953 MG-TD2 Fully Restored to Perfection British Sports Car. AS NEW. Iconic Year

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

32 Star Antique American Flag, Representing Minnesota Statehood

Located in York County, PA

32 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, REPRESENTING MINNESOTA STATEHOOD, 1858-59, IN A STYLE KNOWN TO HAVE

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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

32 Star Antique American Flag, Representing Minnesota Statehood

H 34.5 in W 58.5 in D 2.5 in

31 Star American Flag, Made of Silk, California Statehood

Located in York County, PA

31 STARS IN A 6-6-7-6-6 LINEAL PATTERN, WITH SCATTERED ORIENTATION, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, MADE OF

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Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Silk

31 Star American Flag, Made of Silk, California Statehood

H 59.75 in W 80 in D 2.5 in

Peter Collins ARCA The Railway Station Platform with Steam Trains Engines c1950s

By Peter Collins ARCA

Located in London, GB

artist you want. Peter Collins ARCA (1923-2001) The Railway Station Platform Pen, ink and monochrome

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1950s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Peter Collins ARCA
Peter Collins ARCA The Railway Station Platform with Steam Trains Engines c1950s, C. 1950s

H 11.03 in W 8.67 in

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What is an antique wash stand?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.