18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 18th century Lavabo in oak featuring shell carving above mounted pewter water container and basin with gable shaped cabinet below.
Pewter
Original Antique French Oak & Pewter Washstand
Located in Highwood, IL
Washstands used to be used in the corners of dining rooms and kitchens. We thought it would be great for decoration in a greenhouse/conservatory or an authentic look for your country...
Pewter
Sold
H 36 in W 41.07 in D 22.63 in
Antique French 18th C Spectacular Walnut Bathroom Vanity with Thick Fossil Sink
Located in Highwood, IL
We have been serious antique collectors for 50-years plus, while professionally over 30-years here at Old Plank, but never have we discovered an Antique Bathroom Vanity that even rem...
Stone, Brass, Pewter
19thc. Rare French Pewter Lavabo Stand, Retrofitted
Located in Summerland, CA
C. 1860s very rare French Pewter Lavabo. Retrofitted to be used as a sink. Wonderfully French, original pewter basin and tank, framed In beautifully carved oak wood stand. Finishe...
Pewter
18th Century French Pewter Lavabo with Markings
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century French pewter lavabo with markings. Rare small size. Measures: 9.5'' H top portion 5'' D x 6'' W basin is 6'' H x 9'' W x 4'' D.
$1,043Sale Price|54% Off
H 25.6 in W 10.83 in D 4.14 in
17th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche with its original color and gilding. France, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, small losses Measurement includes the wooden base. H:65cm W:27,5cm D...
Wood
Antique-patinated Wall fountain
Located in Greding, DE
Wall fountain made of hand-chiseled, antique-patinated natural stone with a curved back panel and central rosette spout. The semi-circular basin and slender design offer elegant prop...
Stone
Victorian Mahogany Ship/Train Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very unusual Victorian mahogany ship/train wash basin, circa 1880. Should voyagers have been fortunate enough to afford a first class cabin in the 19th century, they would have en...
Brass
$1,995 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Copper Converted Cistern & Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period French Provincial style. The s...
Copper
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
H 68 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Country French Oak Lavabo with Hand-Painted Faience
Located in Dallas, TX
Evocative of everyday life in the French countryside during the 19th century, this remarkable Country French lavabo combines practical domestic history with beautiful craftsmanship. ...
Porcelain, Oak, Paint
English Victorian Period Walnut and Brass Bound Planter or Wine Cooler
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper circular section featuring a raised edge, bound by brass strapping and brass lion mask handles, and retaining its original handled tole liner, near the bottom of the upper ...
Walnut
$174Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Antique Brass and Wood Wall Hand Basin with Cross Early 20th Century
Located in Manzano, IT
Splendid and elegant antique wall-mounted hand basin (aquamanile), presumably dating from the first half of the 20th century. A fascinating piece that combines period practicality ...
Brass
Early 19th Century French Copper Repoussé Wall Fountain Lavabo
Located in Norwood, NJ
An early 19th century copper repoussé lavabo/fountain which was originally mounted on the wall inside the home. This period piece features a pair of doves/love birds on either side o...
Bronze, Copper
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.03 in W 14.57 in D 12.21 in
Antique Decorative Jardiniere Stand, English, Coopered Oak, Planter, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative jardiniere stand. An English, coopered oak planter, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. This exquisite Lister Wood Craft coopered oak jardini...
Brass
19th Century French Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece would have been mounted above a large stone trough to catch water. Reminiscent of t...
Iron
Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian church in Continental Europe during the middle ages, likely Italian 16th or 17th c...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
French 18th Century Painted and Gilded Tole Fountain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful gold and black fountain was French made in the 19th century. The spigots are both made in the shapes of a swan's head. Various designs are present inside a set of two ...
Gold, Tin
Antique Wash Stand with Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This beautiful washstand is made from mahogany and a grey/white marble with brass embellishments in the Egyptian taste. The basin is made from porcelain but has not been fitted. W...
Marble
$7,436
H 61.23 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Antique Corner Wash Basin Mounted onto Period Oak Wall Panelling
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This blue and white antique corner wash basin has been mounted onto a pair of reclaimed period oak wall panels, creating a statement basin feature for a vintage English style bathroo...
Iron
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 36 in W 15.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Pewter Lavabo on Handmade Antique Oak Panel, c 18th Century
Located in Ross, CA
Antique Louis XV French lavabo in pewter with scrolling details. The lavabo hangs on an antique hand crafted oak panel. All pieces are easily removable for the panel.
Pewter
19th Century French Brass Lavabo Fountain on Carved Oak Wall Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring authentic French provincial character into a kitchen, powder room, or garden room with this striking antique wall-mounted lavabo fountain from Normandy, crafted circa 1860. Ori...
Brass
$115,448
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$99,073
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
Wood
$34,384
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
$33,801
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$60,854Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$108,657
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
$9,800
H 50.75 in W 45.38 in D 4.38 in
Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...
Oak
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
$150,067
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Antique Johnson Brothers Sink on Cast Iron Stand
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique sink with a cast iron stand by Johnson Brothers (Bros) of Hanley Ltd. This Victorian style porcelain sink on cast iron stand is a beautiful addition to a vintage bathroom...
Metal, Iron
$33,955
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Louis XV Walnut and Pewter Lavabo with Original Basin, circa 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period Lavabo in walnut, with pewter basins and fixtures, dating from the mid-18th century. The piece is remarkable for retaining its original lower detached basin, pewter...
Pewter
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
Oak
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