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Items decorated the table, and archaeologists found carvings of washstands, basins and lamp stands and lattice patterns near the windows.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
His no-frills iron bed and portable washstand are on display.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
Floral wallpaper by Ellie Cashman is paired with a washstand and fittings by RH, Restoration Hardware, a mirror from Design Within Reach, and sconces by Jonathan Adler.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 3 May 2022
Adult bedroom: Bed, bedspread/decorative pillows, vanity and washstand with pitcher and basin.
—cleveland, 29 Feb. 2020
Two years ago, as a stopgap measure, Oakland set up toilets, washstands and garbage cans at two of the city’s biggest homeless camps.
—Phil Matier, SFChronicle.com, 22 Sep. 2019
In the powder room, a soapstone sink from Portland Architectural Salvage sits atop a rustic Douglas fir washstand designed by Karu.
—Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2019
Photo: kyodo/Reuters Detainees such as Mr. Ghosn stay in a room measuring about 80 square feet, equipped with a washstand, a small bookshelf, a toilet and a small table.
—Megumi Fujikawa, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2018
Whoever takes the left washstand gets the left closet.
—Christine Pittel, House Beautiful, 3 Oct. 2012
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
His no-frills iron bed and portable washstand are on display.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
Floral wallpaper by Ellie Cashman is paired with a washstand and fittings by RH, Restoration Hardware, a mirror from Design Within Reach, and sconces by Jonathan Adler.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 3 May 2022
Adult bedroom: Bed, bedspread/decorative pillows, vanity and washstand with pitcher and basin.
—cleveland, 29 Feb. 2020
Two years ago, as a stopgap measure, Oakland set up toilets, washstands and garbage cans at two of the city’s biggest homeless camps.
—Phil Matier, SFChronicle.com, 22 Sep. 2019
In the powder room, a soapstone sink from Portland Architectural Salvage sits atop a rustic Douglas fir washstand designed by Karu.
—Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2019
Photo: kyodo/Reuters Detainees such as Mr. Ghosn stay in a room measuring about 80 square feet, equipped with a washstand, a small bookshelf, a toilet and a small table.
—Megumi Fujikawa, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2018
Whoever takes the left washstand gets the left closet.
—Christine Pittel, House Beautiful, 3 Oct. 2012
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“Washstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washstand. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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