I had been looking for a table for this spot for awhile now and happened to see this vintage marble top washstand pop up on Facebook marketplace. I was hoping to find something secondhand! We mostly just needed a surface for a lamp and the base of any table needed to be open for the heat vent on the floor below it.
I thought this was a charming piece that would add character to the room. It ties in the marble from our kitchen and complements the leather as well as the wood tones from the bamboo window blinds and dining table and chairs. Plus it has a couple of little drawers we can use!
The washstand is missing the part that usually sits on the top of the marble on the back of these vintage pieces, but I didn’t mind. The height fits perfectly under our window.
To find one similar, you can search FBMP or eBay or keep your eye out at estate sales or secondhand shops near you.
This one is a real beauty! It’s called an Antique French Washstand from the 1890s on Chairish.
I took the photos in this post over a couple of days. As you know I’m always puttering, so nothing ever stays in one spot. If you look closely, you will see how I moved little things around haha. :)
One thing I moved ever so slightly is the dark blue basket that is under the washstand. By sliding it to one side it would cover up the outlet and cords. That’s a little styling trick for you if cords or outlets bother you. A well-placed object, like a vase, plant, basket or tray can help!
By the way, I had already tried all kinds of other accessories under the table! The shelf is very narrow so most things felt too large or heavy and looked too fussy or distracting so that’s why I landed on the dark basket. I’m sure I’ll keep my eyes peeled for the perfect thing, but I like that this basket doesn’t call a lot of attention to itself.
In case you missed it, you can see my recent posts on my Spring Mantel Refresh + Secondhand Finds, and the two part tale of my Facebook Marketplace bed find here!
Ticking stripe blue ruffle pillow
Bamboo shades (you can see my post with details on these shades here with close up photos)
Pleated lampshade (see my post with more pleated lampshades here)
Jute and Cotton rug – click here for details (mine is the beige) and read my FAQ post here with a close up rug photo
Leather sofa – no longer sold but here is the chair version
Blue battery operated taper candles
Plaid chair – with brown gingham pillow
Paint color: Beach Glass Benjamin Moore
You have created a beautiful and inviting room. I have loved all the rooms you have created.
Aw thank you Kari! That is so kind!