Sinks & Vanities Archives

Category: Sinks & Vanities

All our stories about bathroom sink are archived here, in reverse chronological order.

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10 bathroom vanity designs from Formica — “Vanitory” ideas from 1951

I recently added a 1951 Formica “Vanitory” brochure to my collection. A Vanitory is a lavatory (to wash your hands) and a vanity (to powder..

Secret source for discontinued Kohler kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, faucets and more

Thanks to reader Maire on Save The Pink Bathrooms, who alerted us to this site — Faucets & Fixtures Overstock — as a good potential..

Rare 1920s bathroom sink from American Standard

If you have a 1920s or 1930s bathroom remodel on the horizon, or perhaps you just need a *new* vintage sink — how about this..

Toilets & sinks in 10 retro colors from Gerber

UPDATE: Gerber nope, no more. But you can get from Peerless, see THIS STORY. Old story: Get ready for some big bathroom news: We have..

Beauty Queen Lavanette and Vanette

“Vanity … Powder Bar … Lavatory — All in One!” This morning we took a look at the 1959 Formica Vanitory. Continuing with our bathroom..

Formica Vanitory

We are Retro Geeks. And we love to uncover and revive odd terminology from the way back time machine days. Today we spotlight: Formica’s 1959..

Vintage bathroom sinks — the seven distinct design styles

Today, a geeky story: The correct technical names (I think) to describe the distinct design styles of vintage bathroom sinks back in mid century America..

Lusterock kitchen counter tops — readers share stories about this interesting 1960s material

One of the coolest aspects of this blog is that one reader will send us photos of something unusual that they own or have encountered..

Make your old wall-hung or pedestal bathroom sink pretty — with a “sink skirt”

Here’s one straight from Granny’s decorating tool box: Sink skirts. You don’t see these much anymore, so we were excited to spot this NOS Vintage..

“Banjo top” sink — Rare vintage bathroom sink with integrated long curvy counter top

Readers David and Laura knew: Sinks with attached counters are called “banjo” tops Sarah, owner of the groovy round house has eagle eyes for the..

50 vintage bathroom sinks — New Old Stock — lots of color — in Denver

Just before the holidays, I heard from Marcos at McMillan Sales, a plumbing supply company in Denver, Colorado, which has uncovered up to 50 New..

Satin Glide metal bathroom vanity — vintage beauty spotted live in the wild, for sale

Being ever on the lookout for bits and pieces for my retro modern master bathroom remodel — I spend a lot of time hunting around..

Kohler says “no” to: Magic Eraser, Comet, Bar Keepers Friend, Zud, vinegar, etc…. for cleaning its porcelain enamel cast iron

IMPORTANT UPDATE: If you are the owner of an older porcelain enamel bathtub or sinks, please see my May 2, 2016 story Understanding potential lead hazards..

Henry Dreyfuss designed Crane sinks — how to tell if yours was made before or after World War II

Here’s more must-see-TV from our friends at Bathroom Machineries also known as deabath.com. These Crane Drexel bathroom sinks — designed by famous industrial designer Henry..

The 6 best tutorials on how to convert a dresser into a bathroom vanity

Plans for my retro modern master bathroom remodel are at somewhat of a standstill. After posting my revised layout for the bathroom and considering your comments,..

The first colors for bathroom fixtures — Kohler introduces sink, tub and toilet sets in six colors, 1927

“…We had color in the bathroom; now we have the bathroom in color — a complete color ensemble, a new color charm…. six lovely permanent..

Gerber toilets and sinks in vintage colors — made new — still available today

Do you know about “crowd-sourced journalism?” That’s when people in a community have their eyes and ears open and provide invaluable tips about hot news..

Flower power kitchen and bathroom sinks — new from Kohler + Jonathan Adler

1960s flower power colors are ascendant in the mainstream design and decorating world. And here’s some of the latest: Kohler has teamed with Jonathan Adler..

5 Duravit bathroom sinks great for retro modern bathroom designs

The story about Mike and Lindsey’s wonderful bathroom renovation reminded me that, indeed, Duravit bathroom sinks are good candidates for Retro Renovation bathrooms. I featured..

Wilma Flintstone’s 1960 bathroom vanity

1960, I love you. I recently heard from reader Lynn, who has just bought a 1960 brick ranch house that includes some great original features..

Only your contractor knows for sure: Formica Ideal Edge mimics expensive stone & solid surface countertops with laminate

“…Eliminates the final telltale sign of laminate – the brown line.” I am a big believer in the idea that the most significant design shifts..