Washstand

Product Description

The washstand was a practical bedroom furniture piece in colonial Upper Canada, due to the absence of running water. Typically it served in the same capacity as a modern-day vanity, holding toiletries in one or two drawers and a pitcher and wash basin on top. Early washstands that were crafted in the late 18th and early 19th century were simple; furniture makers departed from the more elaborate British styles, favouring a heavier, more rotund look. Towel racks were added in the mid-19th century

Lattimor House washstands are available in custom sizes, with or without towel racks. They are useful for upper hallway and bathroom storage of towels and toiletries, or for completing the decor of a rustic bedroom.

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