Ancient Wash Basins
Old Paris Porcelain Wash Jug and Basin with Gilt Decoration
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb early 19th century Empire period wash basin (with saucer) and tall pitcher, beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Antique Carved Solid Block of Marble Wash Basin, Sink From Mediterranean Region
Located in Chicago, IL
. Sinks or wash basins are thought to have started in Ancient Roman bathhouses. Romans actually had warm
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
H 14.75 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
Early American Federal Period Flame Mahogany Antique Wash Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and stunning Federal period (1789-1823) early American flame mahogany wash stand. circa 1810
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal End Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian 17th Century Solid Hand Carved White Carrara Marble Fountain or Basin
Located in Firenze, IT
17th century-early 18th century fountain or basin is sculpted with elegant floral and foliate patterns
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Fountains
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Renaissance Plate, Patanazzi Workshop Urbino, End of 16th Century
By Patanazzi Workshop
Located in Milano, IT
banquets. Two or three people washed their hands in the same basin and it was considered an honor to wash
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Fountain Basin in Pink Marble with Masheron, '700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fountain tub in pink marble, complete with an artificial stone mask in the shape of a lion's face, the base is not included because it is not original. Beautiful, carved in t...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Fountains
Materials
Concrete, Marble
Chinese Blue and White Circular Bowl, 16th-17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese circular bowl beautifully painted in a brilliant enamel blue.
The outside is decorated with different scenes, including animals and flowers. The inside bottom is painted wi...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s
This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810.
The F...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Statues
Materials
Terracotta
H 24 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
French Bookcase or Bibliothèque Louis Philippe Washed Oak Original Glass, c1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Bibliothèque, or antique French bookcase was constructed in the style referred to as Louis Philippe (King Louis Philippe I 1830–1848). Our Antique Louis Philippe Frenc...
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
H 114.5 in W 112.75 in D 19 in
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
French 19th Century Copper Bathtub
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous later 19th century bathtub from the South of France. Wonderfully constructed from heavy gauge copper and raised on its wooden platform. Terrific not only as a bathtub, but...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Copper
Antique Irish Pine Scrubbed Exterior Door
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Irish pine exterior door that I bought from a wonderful Irish pine dealer in the town of Derby, England, over 20 years ago. I completely forgot that I had stashed them away. ...
Category
Antique 1880s Irish Country Doors and Gates
Materials
Pine
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences.
The w...
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Materials
Iron
Antique Floor Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A batch of 86 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles. These tiles will cover 3.44 m2 or 37 sq. ft. They are suitable for use on floors or walls.Weathered surfaces and small chips ass...
Category
20th Century Flooring
Materials
Cement
Classical Style Marble Sink
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A period style newly made sink cut from one block of Carrara marble,
features a serpentine shaped fully gadrooned molded surround.
Ideal for either old or new properties.
Custom ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Stone Sinks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design
Model 54 lounge chair
A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is avai...
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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Large Wall-Fountain with Stone Basin, Roof with Wooden Beams and Provence Tiles
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
has been built to looks like an antique covered wash-house.
The basin is made of large pieces of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fountains
Materials
Limestone
H 78.75 in W 57.09 in D 47.25 in
Rare French Provincial Louis XV Copper Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
, particularly Christianity. In ecclesiastical usage it refers to all of: the basin in which the priest washes
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Copper
Ancient Carved Stone Wash Basin Hundred's of Years Old
Located in Chicago, IL
faucet, providing water to the static basin.
Ancient wash basins history is thought to have started in
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Turkish Primitive Stone Sinks
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate.
This is a traditional Japanese item from ancient times.
There is a culture in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese item from ancient times.
There is a culture in Japan that makes
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Other
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine /showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate.
This is a traditional Japanese item from ancient times.
There is a culture in Japan
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
H 5.4 in W 9.61 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / wabisabi garden object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese item from ancient times.
There is a culture in Japan that makes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Small Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Ring Engraved Jasper Antique Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb ancient Roman jasper intaglio depicting Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and fortune
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Jasper, 22k Gold
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Questions About Ancient Wash Basins
- What is a wash basin used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A wash basin is a large vessel that is used to wash your hands and face. While sink and wash basin are terms that are used interchangeably, a sink is usually attached to a wall and has hot and cold water taps, whereas the wash basin typically refers to a large bowl or receptacle for water while washing. Shop a range of vintage wash basins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Today, a wash basin and pitcher is usually used as a decorative accent. Before the advent of indoor plumbing, basin and pitcher sets provided a way for people to wash their faces and brush their teeth in the bedroom or bathroom. Shop an assortment of wash basins and pitchers on 1stDibs.
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