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.

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Abingdon Pottery

Horse 1940

Midcentury Sink

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Horse

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Homer Pottery

White Bookends

Press PhotoBusy Street in Lyon, France, 1927, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography, 1927

$260

H 6.3 in W 4.33 in D 0.01 in

Busy Street in Lyon, France, 1927, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography

By Press Photo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Note the weird inscription on the newsstand: "On débouche les cabinets et les eviers - On taille les chats sans douleur." (We unclog toilets and sinks - We "prune"* cats without pain...

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1920s Art Deco Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Floral Bathroom Set by Richard Ginori, Lavenite Series, Italy, 1950s

$14,356 / set

H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in

Floral Bathroom Set by Richard Ginori, Lavenite Series, Italy, 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This bathroom set includes a pedestal sink, a ceramic decorated toilet, and a bidet, complete with original period fixtures such as two soap holders and a matching lamp, all crafted ...

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1950s Italian Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Ceramic

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Space Age Toilet Sink from the 70s

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H 14.97 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in

Space Age Toilet Sink from the 70s

By Joe Colombo

Located in bari, IT

Washbasin cabinet typical of the space age period in the Joe Colombo style, production of the 70s.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Large Pair of Solid Marble Sink Basins and matching Toilet and Bidet

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H 10.24 in W 38.71 in D 22.45 in

Large Pair of Solid Marble Sink Basins and matching Toilet and Bidet

Located in Bagshot, GB

Large pair of solid marble sink basins, with matching toilet and bidet, originally from a property located in the prestigious Regents Park London.

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Mid-20th Century British Classical Greek Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Marble

Ideal Standard Basin by Paolo Tilche, 1970s, Set of 4

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H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 22.45 in

Ideal Standard Basin by Paolo Tilche, 1970s, Set of 4

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Set consisting of sink, bidet and toilet from the Conca series by Paolo Tilche for Ideal Standard, 1970s.

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1970s Italian Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Ceramic

Herbeau France Royale 30001 Single-hole Faucet Mixer, Weathered Brass, France.

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H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in

Herbeau France Royale 30001 Single-hole Faucet Mixer, Weathered Brass, France.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An early pioneer of the industrial reform movement, Herbeau traveled to England, where sinks, tubs and toilets were being manufactured out of fireclay, porcelain and ceramic.

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Brass

Porcelain Center Drain Tub

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H 22 in W 57 in D 32 in

Porcelain Center Drain Tub

By Trenton Pottery Company

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The company manufactured china sanitary wares, like sinks, toilets, and bathtubs. They designed porcelain sanitary wares inspired by those made in England, circa 1900 Condition:...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Porcelain

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Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s

$3,921

H 14.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in

Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is a beautiful ceramic plate decorated with multiple black and gold beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and deta...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Ceramic, Beads

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue

$4,042

H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...

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19th Century English Victorian Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Other

Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall

$4,800

H 32 in W 107 in D 31 in

Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London

$23,682

H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in

Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...

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2010s British Louis XV Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Wood

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

$95,950 / set

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...

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Late 19th Century Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Loic Beuchet Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Fire Surround 1980s

$15,300

H 57.09 in W 48.04 in D 11.82 in

Loic Beuchet Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Fire Surround 1980s

By Atelier Sedap

Located in CA, CA

A plaster fire surround with a delicate tromp l’oeil drapery by Loic Beuchet, circa 1980. Dimensions: Width 145cm x Height 22cm x Depth 30cm Hearth opening: Height 24.41 in (62 c...

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1980s European Post-Modern Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Plaster

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

$7,500 / set

H 1.13 in Dm 9.25 in

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...

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1760s German Rococo Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Porcelain

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

$18,731

H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Delft, NL

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Fabric, Palmwood

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

$74,500

H 65.25 in W 41 in D 5.63 in

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lavish Meissen porcelain serves as the extraordinary frame for this mirror. Exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome with gilt accents, the bountiful frame is adorned with all manner o...

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19th Century German Rococo Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2

$37,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 320 in Dm 60 in

Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2

Located in Seattle, WA

Step into history with this remarkable cast iron spiral staircase, once a part of Boeing Plant 2 a legendary factory built in 1936 in Seattle, Washington, USA. This architectural pie...

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1930s American Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

$50,000 / set

H 22 in Dm 10.5 in

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase

$32,500

H 8 in Dm 4.5 in

Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau ‘paperweight’ glass vase. White blossoms with pink millefiori florets sprinkled throughout a green pulled-leaf motif, all featured on a clear b...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Art Glass

Extremely Rare Pair of Ormolu and Crystal Chandeliers in the Louis XVI Style

$296,971 / set

H 45.5 in Dm 24 in

Extremely Rare Pair of Ormolu and Crystal Chandeliers in the Louis XVI Style

Located in London, GB

An important pair of ormolu basket chandeliers In the Louis XVI style Constructed from gilded bronze of the finest quality with clear crystal cut drops and cascading beads, the p...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn

$198,260

H 48 in W 32 in D 29 in

Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and spectacular displays of Meissen Porcelain w...

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1880s German Rococo Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Porcelain

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

$48,500 / set

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...

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19th Century English Victorian Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Silver

Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke

$125,000

H 43 in W 56.25 in D 67 in

Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Bronze Mounted Steinway Model M Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke Dimensions : Height 43 in., Length 67 in., Width 56.25 in A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Steinway & Sons Baby G...

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1930s American Louis XVI Used Sinks And Toilets

Materials

Bronze

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Used Sinks And Toilets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used sinks and toilets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used sinks and toilets — often made from stone, marble and carrara marble — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used sinks and toilets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used sinks and toilets bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used sinks and toilets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carlo Zappa are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Sinks And Toilets?

Used sinks and toilets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,420, while the lowest priced sells for $260 and the highest can go for as much as $105,967.

Questions About Used Sinks And Toilets

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.