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Rare 19th Century Antique Campaign Mahogany Round Washstand
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Rare 19th Century Antique Campaign Mahogany Round Washstand

19th century
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A very rare and unusual survivor of the early to mid-19th century.

This three column mahogany military washstand and bowl is very solid with well turned full columns, a one piece middle shelf and a thicker tri-form veneered base on bun feet, also it doesn’t break down.

The large and deep china bowl with brass plug and drain is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, it was probably replaced in the 1900’s/1920’s when it appears to have been adapted maybe for home use. Historic water damage to the base, see photo.

Showing the usual knocks and scuffs associated with a piece of furniture that has travelled.

This piece would make an exquisite complement to a vintage-style bathroom in both period and contemporary homes.

Size 80cm H x 61cm Diam.

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Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Campaign Washstand to the 19th Century.

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Description
A very rare and unusual survivor of the early to mid-19th century.

This three column mahogany military washstand and bowl is very solid with well turned full columns, a one piece middle shelf and a thicker tri-form veneered base on bun feet, also it doesn’t break down.

fig 1. A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin.
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Antique Campaign Mahogany Round Washstand

The large and deep china bowl with brass plug and drain is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, it was probably replaced in the 1900’s/1920’s when it appears to have been adapted maybe for home use. Historic water damage to the base, see photo.

fig 2. A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin.
fig 2. Rare 19th Century Antique Campaign Mahogany Round Washstand

Showing the usual knocks and scuffs associated with a piece of furniture that has travelled.

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This piece would make an exquisite complement to a vintage-style bathroom in both period and contemporary homes.
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

Size 80cm H x 61cm Diam.

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Campaign Washstand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin.
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Archive I A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin.

Rare 19th Century Antique Campaign Mahogany Round Washstand

Archive II A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin. View II
Archive III A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin. View VI
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A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin.
Rare 19th Century Antique Campaign Mahogany Round Washstand
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A 19th-century circular mahogany campaign washstand featuring three turned legs, a circular tier, a triangular platform base, and an inset white ceramic wash basin.
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  • ObjectWashstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Ceramic, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Circular tier, Triangular platform base, Inset ceramic basin

This early to mid-19th century Victorian campaign washstand takes the form of a three-column mahogany military stand housing an inset white ceramic wash basin. The dark brown timber exhibits visible signs of age including historic water damage to the tri-form veneered base, along with normal knocks and scuffs from travel. Structural details include well-turned full columns, a one-piece middle circular shelf, and a triangular platform base resting on bun feet. A brass plug and drain are fitted to the large, deep china bowl, which remains free of chips and cracks. Standing 80 cm high with a diameter of 61 cm, the stand occupies an empty corner in a home interior. In a contemporary or period interior today, this washstand places well in a vintage-style bathroom or a gentleman's library. The solid construction and compact footprint make it practical for displaying decorative items or serving as a functional wash station. The combination of rich dark timber tones and the clean white ceramic basin creates a distinct focal point for traditional spaces.

A campaign washstand is a portable furniture piece designed for military officers or travellers during the 18th and 19th centuries, crafted with demountable or compact elements to secure a wash basin.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany or oak to withstand travel, combined with ceramic, enamel, or metal wash basins.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, threaded wood or brass screw fittings for dismantling, original ceramic basins with age-appropriate surface wear, and heavy mahogany timber.

An antique washstand functions effectively as an accent plant stand in a living area, a hallway feature, or adapted as a vessel sink basin stand in a cloakroom.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, ensuring any moisture on the wood surface is dried immediately.
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