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What's a dry sink used for?
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In the 19th century, dry sinks were places for cleaning up. They held a pitcher of water and provided a basin for hand-washing and washing dishes. The advent of indoor plumbing caused dry sinks' popularity to fade. Find a variety of dry sinks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage Bassett Maple Dry Sink Cabinet with Copper Lined Basin
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Bassett maple dry sink cabinet with copper lined basin. Very good vintage condition. Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$1,836 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern trunk bar black and red with sink inside on wheels.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Plastic, Bentwood
Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th C. Rustic Pine Wood Lift Top Dry Sink Washstand Commode Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Rustic Pine wood lift top dry sink washstand commode cabinet. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19thc Dry Sink From Pennsylvania in Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Pennsylvania dry sink is painted grey over green surface.The condition is good and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off