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What's a dry sink used for?

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What's a dry sink used for?
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

19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
$1,836 Sale Price
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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

19th c. Pine Dry Sink in Original Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine dry sink in original ochre over green and red paints. Shaped backsplash and star
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage French Oak Flip-Top Confiturier, Cabinet, Cupboard or Dry Sink, or Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
Endless possibilities abound in this special French Confiturier, Small Cupboard. Constructed of solid oak with raised panels, a full door hinge, and a wonderful flip open top, give t...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Country Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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