Antique Marble Sink

A compact antique marble sink with a deeply fluted front that follows the ridges of a seashell. The back is flat and square so the stone sits flush against a wall, and the front walls curve out in a scalloped profile. The marble is pale ivory with warm undertones and a soft matte finish. The rim ripples with the ribs beneath it and frames a smooth, round interior; the change from heavy ridges outside to a smooth floor inside shows how thick the stone is.

It measures 13 3/4 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 6 inches high, a hand basin for a small room. It was reclaimed in Europe and sold as found. Wall-mounted taps keep the bowl clear; the drain is fitted by your plumber.

It is an antique sink for a powder room or a guest bath, where the shell front reads in a space that has nothing else going on. Lime plaster, unlacquered brass and dark-stained wood all suit the cream tone. This marble sink has sold. We usually have other shell-fronted basins in the yard or on the water from Italy; ask and we will send what is current.