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.

Sheraton Wash Stand

19th Century One Drawer Stand

Cherry American Furniture

Hand Painted Art

Reeded Legs Side Table

Cherry Sheraton

19th Century Grain Painted Furniture

Table One Drawer One Shelf

Antique Washstands

19th Century Country Sheraton Grain Painted Wash Stand

$1,635

19th Century Country Sheraton Grain Painted Wash Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Country Sheraton Grain Painted Wash Stand, circa 1820, a hand crafted pine washstand hand painted in a faux mahogany grain, with shaped three-quarter backsplash above a ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

$4,800

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton maple and cherry one drawer wash stand with scalloped gallery, hinged top revealing a circular fitted interior for basin, sliding rear adjustable mirror, original c...

Category

Antique 1820s American Sheraton Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Poplar

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

$7,461

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Altrincham, GB

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand of Sheraton Design and Superb Quality remineiscent of Gillows workshop - fitted & lidded compartment top above writing/brushi...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Recent Sales

American Mahogany Sheraton One Drawer Wash Stand with Reeded Legs, Circa 1810

Sold

H 36.25 in W 16 in D 16.5 in

American Mahogany Sheraton One Drawer Wash Stand with Reeded Legs, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Sheraton wash stand with a upper back splash, centered interior holes for water basin and shaving cups, turned bulbous ringed columns, lower shelf over one drawer w...

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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique American Wash Stand

Sold

H 37.75 in W 33.75 in D 18.5 in

Antique American Wash Stand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Late Sheraton Mahogany Wash Stand with hand dovetailed backsplash, on 4 turned legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

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What is an antique wash stand?
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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.