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Very Pretty Forged Iron Wash Stand
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Very Pretty Forged Iron Wash Stand

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

Very pretty forged iron washstand with mirror and two drawers. naturally aged original paint has been cleaned and waxed to preserve. We can re paint if required POA

Lovely shaping with rails for towels and under shelf

Height to top of mirror 133.5cm

Height to top of trellis 87cm

height to top of basin holder 74.5cm

Width 82cm

Depth 52.5cm

Diameter of hole for basin 29cm

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send postcode for quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
133.5cm (52.56")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Wrought Iron Wash Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA923342
Dealers Internal Reference
99/22
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Description
Very pretty forged iron washstand with mirror and two drawers. naturally aged original paint has been cleaned and waxed to preserve. We can re paint if required POA

Lovely shaping with rails for towels and under shelf

fig 1. A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork.
fig 1. Very Pretty Forged Iron Wash Stand

Height to top of mirror 133.5cm

Height to top of trellis 87cm

height to top of basin holder 74.5cm

Width 82cm

Depth 52.5cm

Diameter of hole for basin 29cm

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send postcode for quotation.

Height
133.5cm (52.56")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Wrought Iron Wash Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA923342
Dealers Internal Ref
99/22
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Archive I A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork.

Very Pretty Forged Iron Wash Stand

Archive II A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork. View II
Archive III A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork. View III
Archive IV A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork. View IV
Archive V A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork. View V
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Telephone 01275 464 114
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork.
Very pretty forged iron wash stand
Ref: SA923342
A painted beige wrought iron washstand featuring a top circular basin aperture, side towel rails, small drawers, and an attached swivel mirror with scrollwork.
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Originating in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, wrought iron washstands were functional bedroom items designed to hold a water pitcher and basin before modern indoor plumbing was introduced. Metal versions were particularly favoured for their durability and moisture resistance compared to wooden alternatives.

These pieces were crafted by blacksmiths using hand-forged or wrought iron, featuring shaped apertures for ceramic wash basins, integrated towel side-rails, and decorative scrollwork. Many designs incorporated additional features such as small metal drawers for toiletries and swivel mirrors attached via upright iron supports.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-forging, such as slight irregularities in the metalwork, slotted screws, and historic painted or oxidized surfaces. Look for traditional joinery techniques such as rivets or blacksmith welds rather than modern seamless electric welds.

An antique metal washstand can serve as a decorative vanity unit fitted with a modern basin, an unusual side table in a hallway, or a plant stand in a sunroom or conservatory. The central circular aperture allows for creative repurposed uses such as housing potted plants or decorative bowls.

To preserve historic painted surfaces, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. If rust or oxidisation occurs, clean gently with fine wire wool and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to seal the metal against moisture.
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