I've seen some lovely table-style consoles where the legs and 'skirt' were made from wood. Is that an option for you? If it is, there are many companies that sell furniture kits for wooden furniture -- easy enough to find online by Googling 'table legs'. Or ask a custom furniture builder or cabinetmaker to build it for you. Should be much more reasonable than nickel.

If money is an object (Isn't it always?) and you can DIY to some extent, you may be able to find a taller 'pub table' (What are those called? Tables designed for counter-height stools?) Anyway, you might find one of those with chrome, steel or iron legs. Would that work?

Hello Sweeby,

Thank you for your creative solutions. I had not considered putting wood legs on the vanity because everything else has nickel plated legs. But since we have to start from scratch, it might just be the way to go.

Still, I'd prefer a metal frame, with integrated towel racks. More to do with the easy of maintenance than with the cost. Though, when renovating, knowing how to spending wisely is an underrated skill.

I'll do a search for those tall bar tables and see where it leads...

But if someone knows of a good stash of metal console legs, I'm all eyes!

Thanks again.

Hi! I'm a lurker here for many, many moons. Will be building a house in the near future and LOVE console sinks with metal legs! So far I found the nicest were from sinklegs.com(also the most $$$) also legs on rensup.com and signature hardware has them. Don't know about the height issue, though.Hope this could be of some help, GW has helped me so much already!

Urbanarchaeology.com has beautiful washstands, and sells the tops and legs separately.

Thank you Vermillon and Woody,

Isn't GW just wonderful! I wish I had found it sooner, it might have helped me avoid some reno snafus, or at least, allowed me to share a good laugh with people who've been there and done that.

I will take a good look at sinklegs, rensup, signature hardware, and urbanarchaeology. Thank you very much for the tip!

Restoration Hardware is having a sale. I can't tell if legs are sold separately, but some of the bargains may be big enough where it doesn't matter--you could just resell the countertop on ebay.

http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/category/category_w_products.jsp?categoryId=cat1539071&navAction=jump&link=ci_gramercy_sinks_and_washstands&cm_re=CI-_-CategoryImage-_-GramercySinksAndWashstands

Also, don't overlook salvage companies.

Some reproduction parts here:
http://www.historichouseparts.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=152

HTH.

Wow! Thanks Marcolo,

You just said the four magic words "is having a sale"!

I'll go check it out.

I searched endlessly for the best price on console legs and ended up getting Newport Brass, but I remembered one that started larger and would cut to size - 36" wide and 36" high (but can be cut down. I'm putting the link below, scroll down to Console Type Leg Kit with Towel Bars - Polished Nickel is $645 (I think they charge to cut but it was nominal).

Here is a link that might be useful: console legs