Early American Pine Dry Sink Cabinet

Painted pine dry sink featuring a rectangular open basin above a case fitted with a single drawer over two paneled cabinet doors. The interior is divided into two storage compartments, with a fixed shelf behind the left door and a full-height storage compartment behind the right. The piece retains its original paneled doors, decorative pressed-metal drawer pulls and escutcheon, iron hardware, and molded top and base trim. Dry sinks such as this were used before the widespread adoption of indoor plumbing, providing a practical workspace for washing and food preparation while concealing water buckets and household supplies below. Dry sinks became a common fixture in American kitchens throughout the 19th century, combining workspace and concealed storage into a compact cabinet intended for everyday domestic use. Displays expected age-related wear including scattered scratches, finish wear, minor paint and finish loss, and areas of discoloration consistent with long-term household use. The basin exhibits water staining and surface wear from use. Doors and drawer operate smoothly. Interior shows typical wear and staining from storage. Overall presents as a solid, structurally sound example with an attractive mellow patina. 45.5" W x 20.5" D x 35.5" H Top Basin: 40.75" W x 17.75" D x 4.75" H Drawer: 14.5" W x 16.5" D x 4" H Left Cabinet: 20" W x 16" D x 10" H (Bottom Shelf: 9" H) Right Cabinet: 19" W x 16.5" D x 26" H MM - C-21700 - 070926   This piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditions page here.