What is a dry sink cabinet?

A dry sink is a cabinet with a slightly recessed top that holds a basin and a water pitcher. Before the introduction of indoor plumbing, a dry sink was a popular piece of furniture in households. The cabinet was an ideal location for storing materials out of sight. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dry sink cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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.

Copper Dry Sink

Bar Cabinet With Sink

Step Back Cupboard

1960s Sink

Pennsylvania Antiques

Stepback Cabinet

Kitchen Sinks

Pennsylvania House Cherry Furniture

Pennsylvania Cupboard

Vintage Neoclassical Copper Dry Sink

$2,850

Vintage Neoclassical Copper Dry Sink

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant vintage Neoclassical dry sink console is a sophisticated fusion of architectural ironwork and organic texture.

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Bassett Maple Dry Sink Cabinet with Copper Lined Basin

$1,056

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

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Pennsylvania House Traditional Cherry Country Dry Sink Bar Cabinet Copper Insert

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H 37.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in

Pennsylvania House Traditional Cherry Country Dry Sink Bar Cabinet Copper Insert

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Dayton, OH

Pennsylvania House cherry dry sink, circa 1960s. Includes copper insert, two drawers and lower cabinet space.

Category

Vintage 1960s Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Antique Pine Wood Lift Top Copper Lined Dry Sink with Copper Drop Side Surface

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H 33 in W 32 in D 17 in

Antique Pine Wood Lift Top Copper Lined Dry Sink with Copper Drop Side Surface

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare Antique Pine Wood Lift Top Copper Lined Dry Sink with Copper Drop Side Surface.

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Copper

19th Century Pennsylvania Two Part Stepback Cupboard

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H 46 in W 59 in D 22 in

19th Century Pennsylvania Two Part Stepback Cupboard

Located in Southampton, NJ

Antique American Pennsylvania step back cupboard with copper lined dry sink, green paint interior, dovetail top section & single dovetailed hand planed drawer.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Primitive Patinated Copper Dry Sink

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H 29 in W 55.25 in D 22.5 in

Vintage Primitive Patinated Copper Dry Sink

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional primitive dry sink is a soulful testament to early 20th-century utilitarian design, offering a perfect blend of rustic warmth and industrial character.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

copper sink with ducks

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H 35 in W 62 in D 14 in

copper sink with ducks

Located in Hudson, NY

copper sink with ducks and cattails in low relief
mounted on copper base
found in the Catskill Mts, New York

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dry Bars

Materials

Copper

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Questions About Copper Dry Sink

What is a dry sink cabinet?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A dry sink is a cabinet with a slightly recessed top that holds a basin and a water pitcher. Before the introduction of indoor plumbing, a dry sink was a popular piece of furniture in households. The cabinet was an ideal location for storing materials out of sight. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dry sink cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What's a dry sink used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.