What are a wash basin and pitcher used for?

Today, a wash basin and pitcher is usually used as a decorative accent. Before the advent of indoor plumbing, basin and pitcher sets provided a way for people to wash their faces and brush their teeth in the bedroom or bathroom. Shop an assortment of wash basins and pitchers on 1stDibs.

What is a wash basin used for?

A wash basin is a large vessel that is used to wash your hands and face. While sink and wash basin are terms that are used interchangeably, a sink is usually attached to a wall and has hot and cold water taps, whereas the wash basin typically refers to a large bowl or receptacle for water while washing. Shop a range of vintage wash basins on 1stDibs.

What is a pitcher and basin called?

A pitcher and basin is usually just called a pitcher and basin. The cabinet that the pieces go on is a washstand. In some cases, people use the term washstand to describe the cabinet plus the pitcher and the basin. Shop a variety of pitcher and basin sets on 1stDibs.

Wash Basin And Pitcher

French Empire Porcelain

Metal Basin

Wash Jug

Blue Pitcher With 6 Glasses

Victorian Porcelain Basin

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Silver Basin

French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems

$1,472Sale Price / set|42% Off

H 10.24 in W 13.98 in D 8.86 in

French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An extremely elegant Paris Porcelain wash basin and pitcher dating from the First Empire Period, around 1815, and featuring as its decoration the emblems of the Emperor Napoleon hims...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co Green Porcelain Wash Bowl Basin & Pitcher

$825 / set

H 15 in W 14 in D 11 in

Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co Green Porcelain Wash Bowl Basin & Pitcher

By Ironstone China

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher. Item features wonderful floral painted details, large impressive size, listing includes a large wash...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Antique WH Tatler Porcelain Pink Rose Flower Victorian Bath Wash Basin, 4 Pc Set

$495 / set

H 4 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Antique WH Tatler Porcelain Pink Rose Flower Victorian Bath Wash Basin, 4 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique W.H. Tatler Porcelain Pink Rose Flower Victorian Bath Wash Basin - 4 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) large jug, (1) smaller jug, (1) large basin, (1) basin with handle with gold...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Wrought Iron Wash Stand with Oval Mirror, Basin and Pitcher

$1,155Sale Price|30% Off

H 54.25 in Dm 22 in

English Victorian Wrought Iron Wash Stand with Oval Mirror, Basin and Pitcher

Located in Plainview, NY

This elegant piece is adorned with an oval mirror, a soap holder and features its original handmade clay basin / sink. Below, a single shelf offers the perfect spot to display its ma...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Art Deco Pitcher and Wash Basin By Società ceramica Richard Ginori

$760 / set

H 11.42 in Dm 13.19 in

Italian Art Deco Pitcher and Wash Basin By Società ceramica Richard Ginori

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

Made in Italy around the 1930s, this set is made up of 2 pieces, Basin and Pitcher, while the wash stand is absent.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Empire Period Wash Basin and Jug Set by Porcelaine de Paris

$1,800 / set

H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in

Empire Period Wash Basin and Jug Set by Porcelaine de Paris

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A superb early 19th century Empire period wash basin (with saucer) and tall pitcher, beautifully crafted from Old Paris Porcelain and featuring a very striking hand-painted polychrom...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Chinese Wash Basin Stand Red Lacquer & Gilded w/Hand Carved Details

$3,495

H 72.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Antique Chinese Wash Basin Stand Red Lacquer & Gilded w/Hand Carved Details

Located in Topeka, KS

These stands were traditionally used to hold a wash basin, a pitcher, and laundering accessories but THANK GOODNESS for modern plumbing!!!

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pedestals

Materials

Metal

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Antique Cetem Ware Blue Willow Wash Bowl & Pitcher C.T. Maling & Sons

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H 5.25 in Dm 15.75 in

Antique Cetem Ware Blue Willow Wash Bowl & Pitcher C.T. Maling & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

"Antique early 20th century Victorian Cetem Ware blue willow pattern with gilded edge chamber wash bowl and pitcher / basin and ewer. “Maling pottery was produced in the north east o...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Blue & White Transferware Wash Basin & Pitcher Set 1900s–1920s

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H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

Blue & White Transferware Wash Basin & Pitcher Set 1900s–1920s

Located in Portsmouth, VA

Rooted in centuries of ceramic tradition, this early 20th-century porcelain washstand set draws from the enduring beauty of Canton export ware and the romantic storytelling of Blue W...

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Early 20th Century American Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Ironstone Water Pitcher and Wash Basin with a Decor of Flowers

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H 7.09 in Dm 10.04 in

Vintage Ironstone Water Pitcher and Wash Basin with a Decor of Flowers

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming vintage Ironstone pitcher and wash basin, made in England and bearing the 'Victoria Ware' mark on its base.

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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

English Pine Dry Sink/ Plant Stand with Zinc Liner

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H 32 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

English Pine Dry Sink/ Plant Stand with Zinc Liner

Located in Essex, MA

Really useful today as a planter for your houseplants or orchids, these cupboards were used to hold a wash basin and pitcher before indoor plumbing. Today they are perfect, lined wit...

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Antique 19th Century Dry Bars

Materials

Zinc

Antique Ironstone Pitcher and Wash Basin, Burgess & Goddard

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Antique Ironstone Pitcher and Wash Basin, Burgess & Goddard

Located in Wilton, CT

19th Century Antique Ironstone Pitcher and original matching Wash Basin in very good condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Alfred B Pearce Porcelain Rose Pitcher Ewer Wash Basin Bowl London

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H 5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Antique Alfred B Pearce Porcelain Rose Pitcher Ewer Wash Basin Bowl London

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English porcelain pitcher / ewer and wash basin / bowl set from Alfred B.

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20th Century British Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Large Belgian Porcelain Pitcher and Bowl

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H 12 in W 14 in D 14 in

Large Belgian Porcelain Pitcher and Bowl

By Imperiale Royale, NIMY

Located in Austin, TX

A large Belgian porcelain wash basin and pitcher set, white with French blue dot pattern.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Vintage French Enamel Wash Basin and Jug Pitcher Set Kitchenalia

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H 4.73 in Dm 14.57 in

Vintage French Enamel Wash Basin and Jug Pitcher Set Kitchenalia

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Vintage French wash set with gold banding. Measures: jug height 25cm bowl height 12cm bowl diameter 37cm.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Metal

Antique Four-Piece Royal Doulton Floral Blue Pitcher, Wash Basin, Jug and Mug

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H 5.5 in W 16 in D 14 in

Antique Four-Piece Royal Doulton Floral Blue Pitcher, Wash Basin, Jug and Mug

By Royal Doulton

Located in Vancouver, BC

Our item B362 is a set of four antique Royal Doulton pieces featuring, in floral blue, a pitcher, a wash basin, jug and mug. Each piece is of wonderful quality and condition with n...

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1990s English Decorative Bowls

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Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

$377,963

H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Materials

Silver

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

$3,374

H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Leicester, GB

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Vanities

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set

$9,800

H 51 in W 40 in D 20 in

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Incline Village, NV

This hard to find ensemble consists of a uniquely configured 18th century Georgian night cupboard circa 1770, and a six piece Victorian Mason's Ironstone toiletry set for washing and...

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ironstone, Hardwood

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

$651,300

H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

$225,000

H 1 in Dm 9 in

Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

Located in New York, NY

Special commission from the factory for the Brucknerstift St. Florian, a seminary located on the outskirts of Vienna. Blue crowned Bindenshield and Wien Mark, iron-red printed hash m...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

19th C. Spode 44 Pc. Porcelain Tea Set

$5,400

19th C. Spode 44 Pc. Porcelain Tea Set

By Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This Classic 19th century Spode Dessert and tea and coffee service encompasses the beauty of the period as well as the elegant floral decoration. The complete service for 8, plus ext...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

$498,000

H 9 in W 19.88 in D 19.88 in

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Located in New Orleans, LA

A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Pair of Wedgwood Borghese Covered Vases, circa 1840

$150,000

H 30 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Wedgwood Borghese Covered Vases, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With neoclassical decoration. Impressed Wedgwood.

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Antique 1840s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror

$257,500

H 105 in W 58 in D 5 in

Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror This palatial mirror is made up of around 12 wonderful individually hand crafted pieces of porcelain. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

$1,990,198

H 179.93 in W 90.95 in D 24.02 in

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style

$35,000 / set

H 40 in W 26 in D 22 in

Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the very high end for quality for salon set comprising a sofa and 4 armchairs in the style of louis XVI ,This salon set was upholstery in exactlty in the same maner what they...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Giltwood

19th Century Set of Old Paris Porcelain Wash Jug and Basin with Gilt Decoration

$1,728Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 7.68 in Dm 9.65 in

19th Century Set of Old Paris Porcelain Wash Jug and Basin with Gilt Decoration

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A stylish vintage pitcher and matching wash basin, crafted from Old Paris Porcelain and featuring intricate gilt decoration of palmettes and leaves on a white background. The jug is ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Wash Basin And Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wash basin and pitcher you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wash basin and pitcher for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and ironstone. Your living room may not be complete without a wash basin and pitcher — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A wash basin and pitcher is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Empire and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wash basin and pitcher over the years, but those crafted by Mason's Ironstone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wash Basin And Pitcher?

Prices for a wash basin and pitcher can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $467 and can go as high as $27,303, while the average can fetch as much as $4,613.

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