When Were Washstands Used?

How old are they? Though The Wood Whisperer says that some washstands date back all the way to the 16th century, they were most widespread during the 1800s and early 1900s.

What was a washstand used for?

A washstand or basin stand is a piece of furniture consisting of a small table or cabinet, usually supported on three or four legs, and most commonly made of mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, and made for holding a wash basin and water pitcher.

What were antique washstands used for?

Wash basin cabinets, often simply called washstands, were standard bedroom furniture in the days before indoor plumbing. Centers for daily ablutions, they held ceramic wash basins and their accompanying water pitchers.