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A basin in a bathroom is a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply. They are made in various shapes and styles. Find antique and vintage basin options for your bathroom on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Shop for Bathroom Wash Basin on 1stDibs
Sherle Wagner Chinoiserie Ming Blossom Blue Wash Basin & Faucet Spout Italy
By Sherle Wagner
Located in St. Louis, MO
room / bathroom wash basin sink, nickel plated bronze spout & handles with matching Ming Blossom Blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Victorian Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pretty late 19th century wash basin with soap dishes. For use with wall or surface mounted taps.
Category
Antique 19th Century Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,260
Edwardian Style Corner Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A corner wash basin and original cast iron bracket, manufactured by H. Pontifex and Sons, Shoe Lane
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Iron
Antique Wash Stand with Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
original wash stand with a modern basin to show what a fabulous practical and individual sink unit it would
Category
Early 20th Century Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Wash Basin or Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Victorian wash basin or sink, with a marble effect finish, hand painted under the glaze
Category
Antique 19th Century Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Mahogany Ship/Train Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very unusual Victorian mahogany ship/train wash basin, circa 1880.
Should voyagers have been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Brass