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Marble Top Washstand / Chest
Athey Antiques
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Marble Top Washstand / Chest

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Marble topped washstand / chest with bow front and an arrangement of three drawers and a shelved cupboard with lovely geometric inlay detail.

With marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use, some veneer losses to the plinth base at the sides and some marks and nibbles to the marble, overall this handsome washstand is in good sound condition.

**Please see our other listings for matching dressing table and bedside cabinets **

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 30" 76 cm

Width 37.5" 95 cm

Depth 25.5" 65 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Marble Top Antique Washstand to the 1910s.

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SA1076589
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ath2111
Description
Marble topped washstand / chest with bow front and an arrangement of three drawers and a shelved cupboard with lovely geometric inlay detail.

With marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use, some veneer losses to the plinth base at the sides and some marks and nibbles to the marble, overall this handsome washstand is in good sound condition.

fig 1. A 19th-century timber washstand featuring a white marble top, three drawers with turned knobs, and a side cupboard door with geometric parquetry inlay.
fig 1. Marble Top Washstand / Chest

Please see our other listings for matching dressing table and bedside cabinets **

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 30" 76 cm

Width 37.5" 95 cm

Depth 25.5" 65 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Marble Top Antique Washstand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1076589
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ath2111
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I A 19th-century timber washstand featuring a white marble top, three drawers with turned knobs, and a side cupboard door with geometric parquetry inlay.

Marble Top Washstand / Chest

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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 2,085
Athey Antiques
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A 19th-century timber washstand featuring a white marble top, three drawers with turned knobs, and a side cupboard door with geometric parquetry inlay.
Marble top washstand / chest
Ref: SA1076589
A 19th-century timber washstand featuring a white marble top, three drawers with turned knobs, and a side cupboard door with geometric parquetry inlay.
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Originally designed in the 18th and 19th centuries, marble top washstands served as functional bedroom furniture for personal hygiene before modern indoor plumbing. The marble surface protected the wooden frame from water spills and hot ceramic pitchers.

These pieces were commonly crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, oak, or fruitwood, paired with solid marble slabs. Fine craftsmanship often included hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, parquetry or marquetry veneers, and turned wooden or brass drawer knobs.

Authentic antique examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original brass escutcheons, and signs of natural age on the wood and marble underside. Hand-cut veneers, irregular drawer bottoms, and traditional mortise and tenon framing further confirm historical origin.

An antique washstand works exceptionally well converted into a bespoke bathroom vanity or repurposed as a hallway side cabinet. It can also function as a unique drinks cabinet or statement bedside storage piece in contemporary settings.

Clean the marble top using a pH-neutral cleaner or mild soap solution, wiping spills immediately to prevent staining on porous stone. The timber base requires periodic dusting and gentle polishing with natural beeswax to maintain its natural finish.
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