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Cistern

Cistern

By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick

Located in New York, NY

44 x 44 inches Archival inkjet print

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cistern

Cistern Fragment
Cistern Fragment

Cistern Fragment

By Christopher Slatoff

Located in Pasadena, CA

ceases to inspire me. While working with him, I saw his play the cistern. This sculpture combines the

Category

2010s Realist Used Cistern

Materials

Cast Stone

English Leadwork Cistern
English Leadwork Cistern

English Leadwork Cistern

Located in Essex, MA

head , flower vases etc. Cisterns were used to collect rain water from roof gutters on stately country

Category

1880s English Georgian Used Cistern

Materials

Lead

Architectural Model of a Cistern
Architectural Model of a Cistern

Architectural Model of a Cistern

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting mid 19th century architectural model of a cistern sculpted in limestone, possibly

Category

Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Used Cistern

Materials

Limestone

19th Century, Italian Majolica Cistern
19th Century, Italian Majolica Cistern

19th Century, Italian Majolica Cistern

Located in Richmond, VA

Fantastic one of a kind 19th century Italian majolica cistern with foliage decoration. Originally

Category

19th Century Used Cistern

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 19th Century English Lead Cistern
Antique 19th Century English Lead Cistern

Antique 19th Century English Lead Cistern

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique late 19th century English lead cistern, sourced from the estate of the late David

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Cistern

Materials

Metal, Lead

Antique English Celtic Knot Lead Garden Cistern
Antique English Celtic Knot Lead Garden Cistern

Antique English Celtic Knot Lead Garden Cistern

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th/late 20th century English lead garden cistern with Celtic knot embellishments

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Cistern

Materials

Lead

18th Century York Stone Cistern or Trough
18th Century York Stone Cistern or Trough

18th Century York Stone Cistern or Trough

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual and fascinating 18th century York stone cistern or trough, finished with natural

Category

18th Century English Gothic Used Cistern

Materials

Stone

Late 18th Century George III Wine Cistern
Late 18th Century George III Wine Cistern

Late 18th Century George III Wine Cistern

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A George III English mahogany and brass bound wine cistern, circa 1780-1800, of tapering

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Used Cistern

Materials

Brass

Massive Louis XIV 'Turquin de Caunes' Marble Cistern
Massive Louis XIV 'Turquin de Caunes' Marble Cistern

Massive Louis XIV 'Turquin de Caunes' Marble Cistern

Located in London, GB

A massive Louis XIV 'Turquin De Caunes' Marble Cistern, circa 1700.

Category

18th Century Used Cistern

Materials

Marble

Large Minton Majolica Wine Cistern, circa 1875
Large Minton Majolica Wine Cistern, circa 1875

Large Minton Majolica Wine Cistern, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

Modelled by Louis-Francouis Jeannest (1813-1857). Literature: Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, 1989, p. 64, illustrated...

Category

1870s Used Cistern

Materials

Majolica

18th Century Continental European Hammered Copper Wine Cistern
18th Century Continental European Hammered Copper Wine Cistern

18th Century Continental European Hammered Copper Wine Cistern

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce Continental hammered copper wine cistern dating to the 18th century, with beautifully aged

Category

18th Century European Used Cistern

Materials

Copper

Old galvanized cistern riveted in copper - Industrial Coffee table
Old galvanized cistern riveted in copper - Industrial Coffee table

Old galvanized cistern riveted in copper - Industrial Coffee table

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Old galvanized cistern riveted in copper - Industrial Coffee table Antique - Decoration - 1950s

Category

20th Century Industrial Used Cistern

Materials

Metal, Copper

Incredible Edwardian sterling silver wine cistern hallmarked in 1904
Incredible Edwardian sterling silver wine cistern hallmarked in 1904

Incredible Edwardian sterling silver wine cistern hallmarked in 1904

By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in London, London

This substantial sterling silver wine cistern and its stand were hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Used Cistern

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Rouen Style Faience Ribbed Wall Cistern and Basin
19th Rouen Style Faience Ribbed Wall Cistern and Basin

19th Rouen Style Faience Ribbed Wall Cistern and Basin

By Rouen

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Rouen style Faience ribbed wall cistern and basin with decoration heads, carrying by 2 times

Category

19th Century European Used Cistern

Materials

Faience

Antique Wilcox Silver Plate Co. silver-plated figural cistern or samovar.
Antique Wilcox Silver Plate Co. silver-plated figural cistern or samovar.

Antique Wilcox Silver Plate Co. silver-plated figural cistern or samovar.

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is a Victorian silver-plated figural cistern or samovar. It features garlanded deer's head

Category

Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Used Cistern

Materials

Silver Plate

Swedish Royal 18th Century Wash stand with Chinese Water Cistern.
Swedish Royal 18th Century Wash stand with Chinese Water Cistern.

Swedish Royal 18th Century Wash stand with Chinese Water Cistern.

By Per Ljungs Art

Located in Stockholm, SE

Chinese half-round blue and white porcelain water cistern with lid topped by a fleur-de-lis, copper tap

Category

1770s Swedish Gustavian Used Cistern

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Antique French Copper Converted Cistern & Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Antique French Copper Converted Cistern & Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament

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

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Cistern

Materials

Copper

Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Wine Cisterns Attributed to Gillows
Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Wine Cisterns Attributed to Gillows

Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Wine Cisterns Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Each cistern is in the form of a fluted vase on a rectangular pedestal. The lead-lined vases have

Category

19th Century English George III Used Cistern

Materials

Mahogany

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 1870 ÉMILE HUGO WINE CISTERN WITH ARMORIAL CREST COST OF ARMS
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 1870 ÉMILE HUGO WINE CISTERN WITH ARMORIAL CREST COST OF ARMS

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 1870 ÉMILE HUGO WINE CISTERN WITH ARMORIAL CREST COST OF ARMS

By Emile Hugo

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

quality, Solid Silver Paris made Wine or Champagne cistern by Emile Hugo after a design by Auguste Nicolas

Category

1870s French High Victorian Used Cistern

Materials

Silver

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century

Category

19th Century French Gothic Revival Used Cistern

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Wrought Iron, Iron

English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter
English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter

English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter

By C. Polti

Located in Devon, GB

A rare George II period mahogany stick barometer with finely carved cistern cover and surround to

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Used Cistern

Materials

Brass

Tole Painted Wall Lavabo With Chinoiserie Decoration
Tole Painted Wall Lavabo With Chinoiserie Decoration

Tole Painted Wall Lavabo With Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A painted tole wall lavabo comprised of an upper cistern and lower basin. The black ground is

Category

1920s French Used Cistern

Materials

Metal

Antique English White Glazed Ceramic Toilet with P Trap
Antique English White Glazed Ceramic Toilet with P Trap

Antique English White Glazed Ceramic Toilet with P Trap

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

for use with a high-level cistern, making a stunning heritage feature of any bathroom.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Cistern

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Signed Norwegian Stone and Brass Round Box Desk Accessory
Vintage Signed Norwegian Stone and Brass Round Box Desk Accessory

Vintage Signed Norwegian Stone and Brass Round Box Desk Accessory

Located in North Miami, FL

and contains iron, copper and zinc bound in sulfur cistern along with traces of gold, silver and

Category

1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Used Cistern

Materials

Stone, Brass

George III Brass Bound Mahogany Cellaret with Liner on Beautifully Carved Stand
George III Brass Bound Mahogany Cellaret with Liner on Beautifully Carved Stand

George III Brass Bound Mahogany Cellaret with Liner on Beautifully Carved Stand

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Downingtown, PA

cistern of mahogany with brass hoops" was a prized possession. The superior carving on the legs of this

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Used Cistern

Materials

Brass

A fine Regency period mahogany campana shaped Cellarette/Jardiniere
A fine Regency period mahogany campana shaped Cellarette/Jardiniere

A fine Regency period mahogany campana shaped Cellarette/Jardiniere

Located in London, GB

sideboard and a wine cistern being amongst the order. The cistern we have here at the shop is very similar

Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Used Cistern

Materials

Mahogany

Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Medium) 1214
Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Medium) 1214

Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Medium) 1214

Located in Ojai, US

This medium-sized Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Used Cistern

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

1930s Ceiling Tin Window Box
1930s Ceiling Tin Window Box

1930s Ceiling Tin Window Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

This 1930s Ceiling Tin Window Box / Cistern is the perfect container for houseplants to add

Category

1930s Used Cistern

Materials

Tin

Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate
Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate

Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

cistern or urn, possibly engaged in a ritual or Bacchanalian rite. The central image is rendered in black

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cistern

Materials

Porcelain

19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel
19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel

19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel

Located in London, GB

Empire Cistern Barometer by Gabriel Of rectangular form, with the case waisted, veneered in burr

Category

19th Century French Empire Used Cistern

Materials

Ormolu

Patterned Antique Victorian Excelsior Toilet with S-Trap
Patterned Antique Victorian Excelsior Toilet with S-Trap

Patterned Antique Victorian Excelsior Toilet with S-Trap

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

with a high-level cistern and features an S-trap waste. This Victorian patterned toilet is a good

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Cistern

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London
19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London

19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London

Located in Devon, GB

rosewood and flower and foliage inlays in mother-of-pearl. The turned ebonized urn cistern cover is flanked

Category

19th Century English William IV Used Cistern

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

XX Century Venetian Rosso Verona Marble Wellhead with Wrought Iron Top, Italy
XX Century Venetian Rosso Verona Marble Wellhead with Wrought Iron Top, Italy

XX Century Venetian Rosso Verona Marble Wellhead with Wrought Iron Top, Italy

Located in North Miami, FL

20th Century Venetian Rosso Verona marble wellhead/cistern with wrought iron top pulley over

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Used Cistern

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

George III Punch Bowl Made of Oak from H.M.S. Royal George, 1802
George III Punch Bowl Made of Oak from H.M.S. Royal George, 1802

George III Punch Bowl Made of Oak from H.M.S. Royal George, 1802

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

the line anchored at Spithead to carry out essential work on the cistern pipe.  Once heeled onto one

Category

Early 1800s English Used Cistern

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Art Nouveau oval sterling silver bowl - hallmarked in 1907
Edwardian Art Nouveau oval sterling silver bowl - hallmarked in 1907

Edwardian Art Nouveau oval sterling silver bowl - hallmarked in 1907

By Ollivant & Botsford

Located in London, London

ounces, and would be a stylish wine cistern for a few bottles of wine.

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Used Cistern

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Waterfall Model Floral Toilet with P Trap
Antique Waterfall Model Floral Toilet with P Trap

Antique Waterfall Model Floral Toilet with P Trap

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

cistern, further highlighting its 19th century character. The glazed porcelain showcases decorative

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Cistern

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

John Bennett Georgian Barometer
John Bennett Georgian Barometer

John Bennett Georgian Barometer

By John Bennett

Located in New Orleans, LA

is still in excellent condition. It features an open cistern with silvered brass register plates with

Category

18th Century English Georgian Used Cistern

Materials

Brass

Antique Doulton & Co Floral Print Toilet
Antique Doulton & Co Floral Print Toilet

Antique Doulton & Co Floral Print Toilet

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, with complete flowers covering most of its body. Suitable for use with a high level cistern, this

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cistern

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany, Wood

English Stick Barometer by Worthington of London
English Stick Barometer by Worthington of London

English Stick Barometer by Worthington of London

Located in New Orleans, LA

cistern, transportation screw and sliding vernier complete this important and skillfully made piece, while

Category

19th Century English Georgian Used Cistern

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mug Made in London by Thomas Farren, 1734
George III Mug Made in London by Thomas Farren, 1734

George III Mug Made in London by Thomas Farren, 1734

By Thomas Farren

Located in London, GB

Goldsmith to George II 1723-42. His most important pieces are most probably the fountain and cistern, of

Category

18th Century English George III Used Cistern

Materials

Silver

Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain
Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain

Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

landscape and high end interior décor design cistern architectural element. Antique dealer La Cienega

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Used Cistern

Materials

Stone, Marble

Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Center or Wall Mount Fountain Basin Antique Fire Pit
Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Center or Wall Mount Fountain Basin Antique Fire Pit

Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Center or Wall Mount Fountain Basin Antique Fire Pit

Located in West Hollywood, CA

, the main source of fresh water came from cisterns that collected rain water, often in the center of

Category

Early 19th Century French Used Cistern

Materials

Stone, Granite

George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston
George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston

George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston

Located in Norwich, GB

pediment surmounted by a central ivory finial. Exposed mercury tube with bulb cistern and bulbous cistern

Category

Early 1800s English George III Used Cistern

Materials

Mahogany

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small)
Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small)

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small)

Located in Ojai, US

This small "green-glazed" küp was likely used to store water or wine in cisterns or carry it to

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Used Cistern

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Antique Wellhead
Antique Wellhead

Antique Wellhead

Located in Made, NL

European history, serving as the access point to underground cisterns. These cisterns often featured layers

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Used Cistern

Materials

Limestone

George III Period Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler
George III Period Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler

George III Period Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler

Located in Lymington, GB

was a ''handsome cistern of mahogany with brass hoops etc. under the sideboard”. A typical example of

Category

1790s English Used Cistern

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Wine Waiter or Bottle Carrier
George II Mahogany Wine Waiter or Bottle Carrier

George II Mahogany Wine Waiter or Bottle Carrier

Located in Lymington, GB

/ cellarette drawer). ''Wine waiters'' are often confused with ''wine coolers'' or ''wine cisterns''. The

Category

1750s English Used Cistern

Materials

Mahogany

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique
Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

interior décor design cistern architectural element . Before modern plumbing existed , the main source of

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Used Cistern

Materials

Stone, Metal

Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries
Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries

Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries

Located in Norwich, GB

register plate with sliding vernier controlled by an ivory turned knob. Concertina boxwood portable cistern

Category

1790s English Georgian Used Cistern

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

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Used Cistern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the used cistern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, lead and stone, every used cistern was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a used cistern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each used cistern bearing Georgian, Baroque or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used cistern over the years, but those crafted by Ardalt, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Laufen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Used Cistern?

A used cistern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $330 and the highest can go for as much as $249,951.