Console Sinks for a Vintage Style Bath
This Sink Style Gives a Bath a Light, Open Feel
Console sinks are an exciting choice for a vintage style bath. In the early 20th century, this type of sink was a sign of wealth. Today, they are more affordable, come in many styles, and are readily available in vitreous china with matching sculpted legs and metal washstands with marble tops. The sinks are usually wall mounted with the plumbing exposed, so they are light and airy in appearance. If storage is not an issue, and you don’t mind seeing exposed plumbing, consider installing a console sink in your bath.
An unusual iron console sink looks Old World and suits a Spanish style bath. This frame conceals most of the plumbing.
Here is a vitreous china double sink in an Art Deco style bath. This type of sink allows you to see the tile design on the wainscot behind it.
This marble sink looks classic with a Venetian style mirror and Carrara marble basketweave floor. The frame supporting the marble top and sink is called a sink stand or wash stand.
Here, a black marble top has a matching backsplash. Typically, the splash is clipped or curved to soften the edges. The chrome bar is handy for hanging hand towels.
When the sink is up against a tile wainscot, it does not need an attached backsplash.
Tip: The exposed plumbing components below the sink are available in finishes to match your faucets.
Tip: The exposed plumbing components below the sink are available in finishes to match your faucets.
This one has delicate fluted legs and it looks great with the vintage style medicine cabinet and traditional sconces. The light silhouette of this console sink balances the dark chest beside it.
The clean curved lines and simple design of these console sinks make the bath feel very spacious.
Here is a grand master bath that exudes luxury. Behind each sink is a panel of sparking glass mosaic tile. The curved metal legs of the sink stands are so unexpected and elegant.
Console sinks are at home in an all white bath.
The curves and shapely legs are glamorous. Sounds like we're talking about a lovely lady, doesn't it?
Straight lines and chunky faucets work in an Asian style bath.