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What is a Victorian washstand?
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A Victorian washstand is a cabinet or stand designed to hold a pitcher and a basin. During the Victorian era, people used washstands to brush their teeth, wash their faces and perform other grooming tasks in their bedrooms. Shop a collection of washstands on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Antique Louis Style Carrara Marble Washstand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French Louis style mahogany wash stand with a striking Carrara marble top and splash back.
Dating from to circa 1880, this antique double vanity is an elegant sink unit ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique American Victorian Oak & Marble Washstand Bedside Table Vanity Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique Victorian Marble-Top Washstand, circa 1867–1880. Originally part of a bedroom suite for holding a basin and pitcher.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Washstand Dresser with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror. Item features 3 dovetailed drawers, carved wood drawer pulls, pivoting mirror, white marble top, work...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dressers
Materials
Marble
Antique Shanks & Co Marble Basin with Mahogany Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning antique Shanks and Co. marble basin with mahogany stand. Dating to circa 1890, this antique sink features a dove grey marble washstand with an under-mounted porcelain plun...
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Marble
Marble-Top Washstand Dry Sink with Marble Surround and Shelves, French
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Marble-top washstand dry sink with marble surround and shelves, French, circa 1880, the stand in cherry, with a hand carved and shaped single drawer, with gilded bronze pulls, on cur...
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Antique 19th Century French Tables
Materials
Marble
Faux Bamboo Wood and Red Marble Chest / Washstand
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement faux bamboo maple washstand / chest with carved faux bamboo trim and legs, two front cabinet doors and an added single hinged side shelf with a ...
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20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
