What is an antique wash stand?

An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.

Antique Standing Scale

Carved Ibex

Black Forest Ibex

Ibex Sculpture

Brass Dome Shade Floor Lamp

Antique Wicker Floor Lamp

Bartlett Bristol

Large Eiffel Tower

Balance Scale

Iron & Glazed Ceramic Grocer's Scale, England, Late 19th Century

Sold|~~$1,875~~

Iron & Glazed Ceramic Grocer's Scale, England, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

scale standing on a decorative bracket with an inscription above, in Latin, reading "Trustitia/Virtutum

Category

19th Century English Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Iron

Very Large Victorian Early 19th Century Upholstered Footstool

Sold|~~$4,677~~

Very Large Victorian Early 19th Century Upholstered Footstool

Located in Shustoke, GB

A wonderful Victorian, early 19th century, very large scale upholstered footstool. Standing on bold

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Walnut

George II Period Walnut Bureau

Sold|~~$3,845~~

George II Period Walnut Bureau

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

crossbanding, the drawer fronts matching but on a smaller scale, standing on period bracket feet, the interior

Category

18th Century British George II Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Walnut

EIFFEL TOWER WICKER FLOOR LAMP

Sold|~~$1,500~~

EIFFEL TOWER WICKER FLOOR LAMP

Located in Sheffield, MA

Bar Harbor wicker floor lamp referred to as the Eiffel Tower form. Large scale, standing 6' tall

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Reed

Eiffel Tower Wicker Floor Lamp

Sold|~~$1,400~~

Eiffel Tower Wicker Floor Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Bar Harbor wicker floor lamp referred to as the Eiffel Tower form. Large scale, standing 6' tall

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Reed

Massive, Antique English Sterling Silver, Round, Footed Tray, 26.5" Diameter

Sold|~~$17,500~~

Massive, Antique English Sterling Silver, Round, Footed Tray, 26.5" Diameter

Located in New York, NY

scroll, diaper and scale pattern, standing on four leaf-capped scroll feet. Made By Joseph Hardy, London

Category

1820s English Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Wicker Floor Lamp

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Art Deco Wicker Floor Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

base resembling the Paris memorial. Large scale, standing 70" tall and having a 27" diameter dome

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Brass

Staffordshire Pottery Charcture Figure of Benjamin Disraeli

Sold|~~$2,300~~

Staffordshire Pottery Charcture Figure of Benjamin Disraeli

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

Staffordshire pottery charcture figure of Benjamin Disraeli The pottery figure is large scale

Category

1860s English Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Early 18th Century Unusually Small George I Period Walnut Antique Bureau

Sold|~~$9,355~~

Early 18th Century Unusually Small George I Period Walnut Antique Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 18th century George I period small walnut antique bureau of unusually small-scale standing on

Category

Early 18th Century George I Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Walnut

Large Scale 18th Century Free Standing Gilt Wood Hall Table or Console Table

Sold|~~$12,382~~

Large Scale 18th Century Free Standing Gilt Wood Hall Table or Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

leaves, dragon masks and standing on exaggerated cabriole legs terminating in animal paw feet. This is a

Category

18th Century European Baroque Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Marble

Bar Harbor Wicker Floor Lamp

Sold|~~$1,500~~

Bar Harbor Wicker Floor Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

resembling the Paris memorial. Large scale, standing 68" tall and having a 27" diameter dome-shaped shade all

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Standing Scale

Materials

Reed

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Antique Standing Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique standing scale you’re looking for. Each antique standing scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique standing scale, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique standing scale, those designed in Baroque, neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique standing scale that is appealing in its simplicity, but Antoine-Louis Barye, Dutch Originals and Charles Raphaël Peyre produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Standing Scale?

Prices for an antique standing scale can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $241 and can go as high as $348,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,700.

Questions About Antique Standing Scale

What is an antique wash stand?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.