Retro and Mid Century Kitchen Sinks

All our stories about possible kitchen sink and faucet options are archived here, in reverse chronological order.

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Why were there vents on kitchen sink cabinets?...

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Colored kitchen sink in 25 colors, deck mount faucet design...

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Is this the most beautiful modern kitchen sink ever?...

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Double sink or single sink in the kitchen? Which is better?...

Kitchen and bathroom sinks in 30 colors — made new...

150+ vintage drainboard kitchen sinks — original finish — in stock a...

Where to find oversize sink drains and strainers for a farmhouse sink...

Robert wants our help: Who made his vintage drainboard sink?...

Porcelain enamel kitchen sinks in 3 styles, 8 colors — including aqua!...

New Old Stock pink, jadeite and turquoise kitchen sinks (and more)...

Oliveri stainless steel drainboard sinks...

Understanding potential lead hazards in old porcelain enamel bathtubs and sinks ...

NOS warehouse full of Youngstown Diana countertops, vintage steel kitchen cabine...

Checking out the Nelson’s sink on display at KBIS...

Small farmhouse sink — 42″ cast iron — new from Strom Plumbing...

Vintage kitchen sink basket strainer — works MUCH better on my vintage Koh...

Classic colors for a 1940s kitchen: Ming Green, Ivoire de Medici, T’ang Re...

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Reporcelain refinish steel sinks, stoves and other vintage parts — we find...

NBI introduces its sixth vintage reproduction kitchen drainboard sink — 60...

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3 midcentury home design products we wish they’d bring back NOW...

Stash of NOS kitchen sink cabinet vents made by Washington Steel Products...

Reproduction 1955 drainboard kitchen sink — new from Nelson’s...

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Two affordable retro kitchen sinks — $100 or less...

Five designs of metal rimmed kitchen sinks — howdy, hudee!...

“Pullman kitchens” and this vintage Douglas Crestlyn drainboard sink...

See all 29 colors for Thermocast acrylic kitchen, bathroom and utility sinks...

Five new options for farmhouse kitchen drainboard sinks — including a desi...

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

Monel — rare and wonderful vintage kitchen sink and counter top material...

Dishmaster kitchen faucet — two vintage cover plate designs available...

8 places to find drop in stainless steel drainboard sinks...

Update: Label on the bottle of ROG1 is incorrect, company says — they will...

Check out our new Farmhouse Drainboard Sinks page...

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Reproduction 1940s-1950s farmhouse drainboard sink now available — big new...

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5 ways to do stainless steel counter tops in your kitchen...

Stacia’s one-piece, custom kitchen stainless steel sink and counter top...

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14 rare vintage kitchen sinks spotted in 6 years of blogging...

Dont use these to clean Kohler Porcelain

Kohler says “no” to: Magic Eraser, Comet, Bar Keepers Friend, Zud, v...

Swivel sprayer attachment thingie for a kitchen faucet — aka: aerator...

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

7 laundry sinks from Kohler — cast iron beauties...

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Farmhouse sinks — two sources for authentic early-1900s reproductions...

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Real porcelain enamel coating to restore your drainboard sink, tub or stove...

8 vintage style Elkay drainboard sinks for a midcentury kitchen remodel...

Vintage style drainboard sink – Clarion by Strom Plumbing...

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18 sizes of metal rims for kitchen and bathroom sinks — hudee ring supplie...

ReStore Habitat for Humanity locations in the U.S....

Ikea kitchen sinks with retro style...

16 vintage Kohler kitchens — and an important kitchen sink still offered t...

Vintage style kitchen drainboard sinks...

Still available: American Kitchen brand faucet for Raymond Loewy sink...

The mystery of the hootie ring – first clues uncovered...

Can I save my hootie ring?...

Do drop-in, 50s cast iron sinks need clips?...

Retro kitchen sinks from Kohler – cast iron, metal framed – my new #...

Where to get the steel ring that “locks in” a vintage sink, Maggie a...

Stainless steel sink, counter, drainboard combo’s are classic 40s 50s 60s ...

Retro kitchen sinks: Great 50s style choices...

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Get informed and be aware about the environmental & safety hazards in old homes, materials and products. #1 RULE: Consult with your own properly licensed professionals. More info: See our Be Safe/Renovate page... EPA asbestos website ... EPA lead website ... U.S.F.A. – fire safety, etc.