I would worry about the wood with water splashing.

I think friends have used 'marine grade' varnish to protect wood furniture that is used as a sink vanity. If you find a sink that will sit down into the cavity I'd like it.

We are going to look at vessel sinks this weekend. We are hoping to find one that will sit partially down into the hole.

Very cute, and will go perfectly with your space.

I think it will be a big improvement over the wall hung sink. The problem will be finding a sink that isn't too contemporary looking. There are copper looking one out there that would be fabulous in your space.

Yes!

How's the height, i.e. vessel sink or putting a sink in that hole?

Not sure about height? The table top is 31 1/2 inches. We thought maybe we could use a round vessel and have it nestle into the hole? Hole width from side to side is 8 1/2 inches.

We were thinking maybe a clear glass so that the detail would show through?

Will you have room to mount a faucet on it once you get a sink? Is this for a powder room or full bath? I wonder if someone is washing their face, will they have the 'side clearance' they need, if they bend down to rinse, like I do?

Oh yea!

It is our main full bath. However we have found that guests tend to use the half bath. Not sure why except that this bath has 2 doors and the half bath only has one.

I believe there would be room, but not totally sure. It would depend on the sink size. The overall width of the top is 20" and depth is 18". I tried setting my pitcher and basin in it and there seemed to be room.

How is the height for you? 'Comfort height' is approx. 36". It's beautiful, but where it's in your main bath, I personally would hesitate, due to the height and the small 'splash area'. Unless the back is perfectly straight, and you could have it flush to the wall and install a wall mounted faucet through the back, I think you mind find it a bit tight.

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Wall mounted faucet pictures

one example -

I think it's great and would look great. ( I have no idea about functionality and if /how the sink would fit).

I also think the faucet example my3 posted above is lovely.

Looking at it again, I still think it's great but I wonder if you use it, would it be appealing to perhaps paint the wood on the wall behind it ? I am not sure if that would be a good idea or terrible. Just a suggestion if anyone else thinks so?

Love the whole concept and the ideas shared here. Eagerly anticipating progress reports. What a fun project!

About 10 years ago, in my old house, we repurposed an end table for a sink base. (I will look for a photo). At the time it was a relatively new idea and all the rage to repurpose furniture for sink bases. We did nothing special to the wood top, in part because it was just a secondary powder room without heavy use. We had no issues. In our new house, our kitchen sink is set into a thick cherry wood countertop, with runnels! If you look at English kitchens, wood near water is common.

The funny thing is, in our beachhouse, which we did about 2 yrs ago, I installed three sinks that look like the one you are removing, and kept one in place that was also similar! I love those sinks.

My3dogs, I doubt a wall faucet would work. The stand back comes right below the top rail of the wainscot. Also the back is angled.

Sheila, not painting the wainscot as it is around the entire bathroom and shower to left of sink as well.

I agree that it would be absolutely adorable in your space, provided you can determine how to fit everything in and protect that wood from water damage. I'm not sure I can envision a clear glass sink, though. I do think a copper sink could be wonderful in your space though.

You have such a cute house! Eager to see how this progresses.

MtnRdRedux, I don'the really mind the current sink. But DH does. There is some rust in the overflow area and at the drain. I actually would like an old high back sink there.

Ida, thought about copper and agree it would look great. But...we have a lot of lime in our water and afraid what the sink would look like over time.

Just for the heck of it I have been looking on line at vessel sinks. Came across this one. Like it? Looks a lot like a basin from back in the day.

I like it, especally with the sink mary lu found.

YES to the blue and white vessel sink!

Mary_lu, I know where you're coming from trying to use a vintage/antique item in your home at all costs! Been there, done that. I would love it to work for you, but I just want you to do all of your research first.

I hate to be a dissenter, but I'd suggest trying it with your bowl from your pitcher and bowl set to see if you can 'practice' using it comfortably as a sink. That, after you find a faucet that you can use with it, and where will you put that faucet? You may need to put something like a marine waterproof finish on the stand to protect it from water splash.

I found your sink above on Overstock, and here are the dimensions - "Measures 6 inches high x 16.5 inches wide x 16.5 inches
deep." Can you measure the flat part of the vanity where the sink would go and tell us the depth and width? I may be thinking it's smaller than it really is. How wide is the bowl from your set? It looks like it hangs over the front edge of the stand in your pics.

Please put just the bowl from your set on top and then take a photo looking down on it, and show us how much room you'll have for a faucet then. I may be imagining that there isn't enough space to hold a vessel sink and a faucet, which would have to be deck-mounted since the back of the stand has that flared back and can't go flush to the wall.

Please forgive my caution, as I'd be as excited as you are over using it as you want to!

My3dogs, we are not home today but I will take pictures and measure tonight. Really appreciate your input.

If it's too tall as is the legs can easily be trimmed down. If you put a side mount faucet in the corner with just one handle you can probably do it provided the vessel is not a wide brim. A more compact straighter side vessel would work best for function. If you have a floor and Decor around you I looked at some pretty ones there today, they have online too. It would be possible for a professional wood worker to remove the side and back panels which would open it up and still look very good.

Like this

Nice vessel that would look like it belongs to the wash stand.

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That IS a nice sink. When I finally found the pricing on it, it's $726.00!

See it HERE.

My3dogs, we got home late, so took the pics this morning. Hope this helps. I measured my basin and from edge to edge it is 16". Yes, it does protrude beyond the edge of the stand in the front. Do you think this would be a problem? Perhaps a smaller basin? I do think there would be room for a deck mount faucet in either corner.

Inside measurements of the top are: 20" width and 17 3/4" depth. As the basin sits more toward the front, there is room at the back.

I think that brim on the bowl is way too much for the size of the unit. If you go to a local pottery location with potters that will throw what you want this is a fairly easy one to throw. I have several I have made that are similar. Custom made just the right size and I know I would definitely not charge that kind of price. I think it would look better with the sides and back gone.

Raven Cajun, the basin in the picture is from a full vintage set that I own. It would not be the one I would use if we decide to use the stand as a vanity. As far as the back and sides, we would prefer not to take them off. We like the look of the stand as is. The sides and back are dovetailed as well. But thanks for your ideas!

Lily'smom, that is what we are thinking of doing. We think there will be enough room. Need to check out both vessel sizes and faucets next.

A talented and artistic contractor I know redecorated a bathroom using a similar wooden vanity. The sink he used was pebbled glass with pale green leaf & lily design sort of like this:

Hi, Mary_lu, I'm sorry I couldn't reply yesterday. I lost one of my
wonderful rescue dogs very suddenly, and am grieving Jenny terribly.

I
recall you can't use copper, and most of the small vessel sinks I found
this AM are copper. The smallest vessel sinks I found are 12" diameter.
If you look at 12" on a ruler, I personally can't picture a sink that
small for a main bathroom sink, as mine are very good sized.

My baths each have vanities made from antique bureaus. I found 2 of them on Craigslist. You can see them on this older post - http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2469779/my3dogs-do-you-mind-posting-some-pictures?n=13

I
know how badly you want to use that beautiful piece as a vanity. I
like my larger ones as they have plenty of room for good sized sinks,
and a lot of storage in each. I cut away part of the drawers that
needed it, and nothing of the plumbing shows but the faucets.

I'm
sure that if you do your research, that you can find a small vessel
sink and a faucet that will work for you. Be sure to check the plumbing
requirements and how the plumbing will affect the looks, and whether you
be OK with it likely showing between the top and the drawer at the
bottom. It CAN be done, but only your family will know if you will be
happy with a small sink and very little room to put soap, etc, around
the sink. I wish you the best of luck!

I think that it would look great as a vanity, and would also love to see some very polished, shiney, ornate faucet used with it. I would also change the knobs to match the faucet. Please post a picture after it is installed,etc.

My3dogs, I am so sorry for your loss of Jenny. I know how much your dog's mean to you! (((Hugs))) we are taking our time on this venture and will do research before jumping in. I really appreciate your taking the time to write such a thoughtful reply. Checked out your link. Love your vanities!