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What's a dry sink used for?

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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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage Bassett Maple Dry Sink Cabinet with Copper Lined Basin
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Bassett maple dry sink cabinet with copper lined basin. Very good vintage condition. Brass
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Early American Pine Country Farmhouse Dry Sink Washstand Cabin
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American dry sink cabinet. Made of pine featuring a maple finish with one hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Pine

19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
$1,836 Sale Price
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Important GUSTAV STICKLEY nice EARLY Dry Sink - W7736
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an important Gustav Stickley Dry Sink in pristine condition. Through Tenon construction all
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern trunk bar black and red with sink inside on wheels.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Plastic, Bentwood

Antique 19th C. Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Dry Sink Washstand Commode Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Primitive Pine wood lift top dry sink washstand commode cabinet. Item features
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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