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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
Early Painted Primitive Pine Dry Sink, 1830s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early painted primitive pine dry sink. Unusual size with 4 drawers down the side on left and 2
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Dry Bars
Materials
Pine
Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels
Located in Weiningen, CH
Modern trunk bar black and red with sink inside on wheels.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Plastic, Bentwood
Antique 19th C. Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Dry Sink Washstand Commode Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Primitive Pine wood lift top dry sink washstand commode cabinet. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Free Form Wet Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern home bar with sink and water hook up. This wet bar has a fun winding top
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
