Retro Renovation

I heard from Rafael in Puerto Rico — sounds like he’s a great boyfriend in that he helped his girlfriend with her bathroom renovation. But oops, he’s in the doghouse because the asymmetrical 1960s sink got damaged in the process. Isn’t it cool? He’s looking for a new one:

Hi Pam:

I found your page through a Google search…I believe that you might be able to help me. I am looking for an American Standard to replace the original one I broke accidentally while helping my girlfriend renovate her apartment. It was installed originally when the apartment building was constructed around 1966-68.

The sink is made of white porcelain, measures roughly 24″ wide by 18″ deep, and rests on a pair of chromed legs. I have searched the Internet without success trying to find a replacement. I found some new American Standard sinks that look similar, but not as wide (20″), as the original (24″).

I have attached a few photos of the sink (the faucets are not original). By any chance have you seen this type before? I have seen on your website some old catalogs and advertisements. Maybe there is an American Standard catalog from the 60’s that features this sink. Have you seen one? I will appreciate any help you can provide to help me find a replacement.

Thanks!

Rafael Marrero
San Juan, PR

So…I don’t have any immediate answers for Rafael on the history of this sink, most of my materials end around 1965. But for him — and anyone looking for vintage sinks, I’d recommend Re-store, craigslist, ebay and other regional salvage places like historichouseparts.com and deabaths.com. And remember this place in NJ with all the mint-in-box Cranes?!

Also, Rafael’s question inspired me to poke around online, and I did find some really cool “country” sinks that I couldn’t resist posting, below. They are all pretty expensive, and not really midcentury - but maybe would work in a 40s country cottage. Good luck, Rafael!

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