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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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early American Pine Dry Sink Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Painted pine dry sink featuring a rectangular open basin above a case fitted with a single drawer over two paneled cabinet doors.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Vanities
Materials
Pine
Antique Primitive Pine Dry Sink Cabinet with Painted Green Interior
Located in Trenton, NJ
A charming example of American country furniture, this primitive pine cabinet is based on the traditional dry sink form.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$1,836 Sale Price
20% Off
Early American Dry Sink
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming and authentic 19th century American washstand, or dry sink, crafted in solid oak with a warm, honeyed patina developed over time.
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
$2,750
Hand Crafted Antique Rose Stone Top Dry Sink
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Antique Dry Sink well crafted in light honeyed brown pine with dove-tail constructed drawers. .
Category
Antique 19th Century Country Dry Bars
Materials
Marble
