Turkish Stone Sinks

Originally, a sink was nothing more than a basin. In the early 1700s, most homes came with a washstand, which acted as the bathroom sink. A washstand was a simple fixture consisting of a deep bowl and a small table. Often a pitcher was placed next to the deep bowl. In a way, the pitcher acted as a faucet, providing water to the static basin. Ancient wash basins history is thought to have started in Ancient Roman bathhouses. The Romans had warm water in bowls located around the bathhouse to wash one’s face and hands. Typically, they were made of lead for common folk, or carved from large pieces of stone for the wealthy. Common historical belief is that bathroom sink basins seem to have originated from those Roman washstands. By the 1500’s, the wealthy would have wood washstands...

A wonderful 19th century Turkish Hammam carved white marble sink vessel with a ribbed exterior and a carved soap dish on each of the front corners. A sm...

An incredible 18th century Turkish Hammam carved white marble sink with a scalloped edge, side panels with holes that allow water to drain into the basi...

A wonderful 18th century Turkish Hammam carved white marble sink vessel with a wonderfully worn finish. A drain could be drilled in the bottom to conver...

A wonderful 18th century Turkish Hammam carved white marble sink vessel with a wonderfully worn finish. A drain could be drilled in the bottom to conver...

A wonderful 18th century Turkish Hammam carved white marble sink vessel with a wonderfully worn finish. A drain could be drilled in the bottom to conver...

These stone sinks have been used in Turkish bath houses and homes for centuries. This is a nice gray stone one with wonderful details throughout.

A wonderful 18th century Turkish Hammam carved white marble sink vessel with a wonderfully worn finish. A drain could be drilled in the bottom to conver...

A smaller-sized Turkish hammam wash basin of marble from the 19th century. This antique hand-carved marble basin was once used within a Turkish bath hou...

Unusual square vessel from Turkey. Beautiful, simple form.

Heavy and solid antique marble sink originally found in Turkish baths. Would be stunning as a vessel sink.