Update: Please note this story is from 2008. Lots of these sinks may be sold by now — but continue to the link at the end of the story — this salvage place has other sinks for sale.
- And for all our bathroom sink research — including the ONE place left we know of that makes colored retro bathroom sinks new today — see our Bathroom Help / Sinks and Vanities category.
- And: Here’s another good possible source for vintage sinks in colors.
Hunting for a particular sink for a particular reader I came across this photo and this story. It just blew me away, I could barely contain myself. This is from a salvage place, Recycling the Past, in New Jersey. The link is at the end of this post. Here is what their website says about this treasure trove of new-old-stock Crane sinks and toilets:
Essentially all these great plumbing fixtures date from the late 1950’s to early 1970’s and have never been installed. In fact, the first time they’ve seen the light of day was when we opened the boxes here at our shop. These factory direct condition sinks have been sitting in a warehouse for over 30 years untouched. It is our pleasure to offer our loyal customers the opportunity to own one of these great treasures. We must have really lucked out, because they are not “average” sinks, rather they are manufactured by Crane Plumbing of Chicago. Crane was started in the early part of the 20th century by entrepreneur and statesman Charles Crane. Charles was actually the ambassador to China at one point and was said to have refined his skills of making Vitreous China directly overseas. The company was founded to offer only the highest quality porcelain and cast iron plumbing fixtures available
Cut and paste this link into your browser to see the complete selection; I didn’t research the price, will someone add a comment if you really look into it? Thanks! Recycling the Past
Teresa says
We have a 1919 Crane “nova” integral wall mount sink with two legs. Cast iron and porcelain. I have tried to find onr online with no luck so i suspect it is quite rare. Great condition! 30 inches in width. I am looking for a value for it. Can anyone help? Thx
Joyce Azevedo says
Please I need a blue drop sink will you sell it, how much. Thank you
pam kueber says
I don’t sell anything here. See our Bathroom Help/ / Sinks subcategory for all our research. I believe there ARE new designs available.
Jane says
Looking for a vintage Crane Drexel toilet tank in pink? Anyone have any ideas?
pam kueber says
Contact deabath.com tell them I sent you!
Eric says
Hi. I am having a tough time finding a 19″ round drop in sink bowl in bright yellow — early 60s bathroom and one of the two bowls rusted out. If I can find two I will replace both. My parents bathroom and they want the same color (they are in their late 80s!).
I have looked at some of the links in your site (thanks!) but am coming up short including King of Thrones (their ebay link is closed) recyclingthepast.com (they just have green). Any ideas? Thanks for any help!
loretta hislop says
desperately seeking foam green toilet-cannot rip out entire bathroom,….will pay shipping from anywhere…if perfect…
pam kueber says
See all our research in Bathroom Help / Toilets subcategory
Candy Gaudet says
I have what I believe to be a Crane Persian Red toilet. I’m trying to find a replacement toilet seat, not the top part, just the “middle” seat part. It’s plastic, not ceramic, and the color has been worn off, scratched, etc. If I can’t find one I’m going to have to replace the entire toilet. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Nick Pietrzak says
I have a house with 4 Crane Drexel Integral sinks. I want to thank Pam Kueber for that link.
My plumber had told me to buy new sinks.
pam kueber says
Great!
LKF says
Please Help !!
Need to replace cracked Tank to Circa 1950’s Crane Drexel [Canary Yellow (?)] Toilet.
Have searched extensively, and no luck ! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Clifford Denny says
I have a 1937 Crane integral spout sink. I am looking for valves for it. The one’s on it are too limed up and seized to repair.
pam kueber says
Clifford, contact deabath.com — they are the Crane experts. Tell them I sent you!
Jill says
Just came across this page while searching for photos of retro bathrooms. My bathroom has that seafoam green trim with black wall tile, and my tub is still that color. Now I’m rethinking changing out the 1980’s white vanity and sink for one of these babies!
Bob M says
I have a complete 1962 bathroom set in pink featuring cast iron tub (left hand drain), American Standard Cadet toliet (yes with the original pink top), and a round pink sink in a marble like formica top set on a French Provincal vanity. Eamil me if you have any interest. The price is right, I would just like to find them a good home.
Bob