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When were washstands used?
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Washstands were used for personal grooming during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The stand could hold a basin and pitcher for face-washing, tooth-brushing and other tasks. On 1stDibs, find a selection of washstands.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Art Nouveau Ceramic Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau wash bowl and pitcher set.
Striking Belgium design from the 1900s.
Marked
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$523 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Victorian Iron Washstand with Wash Bowl and Pitchers Set, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Victorian era French iron washstand and wash bowl with pitcher sets.
Set made off of a metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Iron
Antique Ironstone China Coxon
Co Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher
By Ironstone China
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co. Light Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher. Item features
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Antique Arts &Crafts Mission Porcelain Stylized ECLA Bowl
Pitcher Set, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
stylized stained glass design; set includes water pitcher, wash bowl and toothbrush cup; maker signed on
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$760 Sale Price
20% Off


