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Butler's Pantries

The first time we read about someone ripping out a butler's pantry to enlarge a kitchen, we thought we must have misunderstood. It's bad enough that previous generations frequently took over the butler's pantry when they wanted a second bath.

We may be obsessed with open floor plans now, but someday soon we predict homeowners will once again crave privacy and separation. Then, the latest thing will be a butler's pantry; they'll just give it a trendy new name. 

Butler's pantries are marvelous spaces. Frequently sandwiched between the kitchen and formal dining room, they provide a buffer between guests and the inevitable kitchen mess. Who wants to clean while they're trying to entertain? 

Butler's pantries usually have banks of built-in cabinetry to house dinnerware used in the dining room. In grand homes, the butler's pantry may also have a dumbwaiter, a small sink, a desk, and a silver safe.

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Classic farmhouse drainboard sinks look quite charming in a vintage kitchen. Whether you are looking for a reproduction drainboard sink, or are hunting for vintage, I’ve pulled together all my research to help you find what you are looking for in this buyer’s guide. Overall, I count 9 difference sources depending on the age and material of farmhouse drainboard sink that you are looking for.

1. Authentic vintage farmhouse drainboard sinks:

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
If you are the owner of an older porcelain enamel bathtub or sinks — or are considering buying one — please see my May 2, 2016 story Understanding potential lead hazards in old porcelain enamel bathtubs and sinks and ceramic tile of any age; this article focuses on raising awareness around three potential sources of lead dust exposure in your home – old porcelain enamel bathtubs and sinks and ceramic tile of any era — and steps you can take to assess and, if required, address them.

A note on terminology: I have seen the terms “Porcelain Enamel”, “Enamel”, and “Porcelain” each used to describe the top coating that is baked onto metal substrates on bathtubs, sinks and other products. As such, you may see the various terms used interchangeably on this blog by me and by others who are interviewed or commenting. To verify what types of products you have and what they are made of, do your own research including consulting with the original manufacturer or your own professionals.

Prewar and mid century drainboard kitchen sinks were, I believe, generally manufactured using a cast iron or steel substrate, covered with porcelain enamel. They were available in white…… and in pastels and other colors, as in Erica’s Jadeite kitchen (shown above.)

Here is slide show of  16 vintage Kohler kitchens that give you some idea of the designs.

Where to find vintage drainboard sinks:

Vintage sinks may be found at salvage companies, on craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, ebay, etsy, at your area ReStore / Habitat for Humanity, etc. See this story I did on Ken, who specializes in collecting and selling original-condition vintage kitchen sinks.

2. Re-porcelain a vintage sink:

If you already have a vintage drainboard sink in hand, but it needs restoration, it can be done. Yes, vintage sinks can be re-porcelained. Custom Ceramic Coatings is one resource we found that can re-porcelain cast iron sinks (photo above is an example).

Reader Barb had a porcelain-enamel-on-steel sink (not cast iron) and found another source Independence Porcelain Enamel, to reporcelain it.

• Do your own research with these companies to ask what materials and processes they use in their re-porcelaining processes.

3. Cleaning a porcelain enamel drainboard sink:

I reached out to Kohler to ask about various cleaning products for their porcelain enamel on cast iron products made today. See this story:

Please consult with the manufacturer of your sink you buy new; and again, if your sink is vintage take care considering this story.

4. Farmhouse sink reproductions — porcelain enamel on cast iron:

Now I’m diving into reproduction / new farmhouse drainboard sinks with porcelain enamel coatings on cast iron substrates.

I know of  several sources for a reproductions of apron style farmhouse drainboard sinks. These designs below are porcelain enamel on cast iron — the very old school way to make these sinks.

The first is the Sanford Cast Iron Kitchen sink with drain board and apron from Signature Hardware— like Laura used in her adorable summer cottage kitchen.

Above: Strom Plumbing also has a 42″ design – also in cast iron.

Another available option — also in cast iron — is the Clarion farmhouse drainboard sink. It is made by Strom Plumbing and marketed by a number of companies such as our longtime advertiser, deabath.com — but you can shop around. This apron sink is 60″ wide.

These sinks will all use a vintage style wall-mount kitchen faucet. As some examples, see our story 8 vintage style wall-mount kitchen faucets.

Another source for cast iron drainboard sink reproductions, like the one shown above (more designs on their website): Ready To Re — now apparently called “Watermark Fixtures”.

5. Steel drainboard kitchen sinks:

Next up: Drainboard kitchen sinks made out of metal — steel, mostly, but check before you buy.

Need a faucet? I like the one that Joe used. It looks like this Chicago model. 

I also am a #1 fan of Dishmasters — I use one in my kitchen! 

6. Reproduction farmhouse sinks available from Nelson Bath Tub, Inc.:

Next up: Modern technology allows for drainboard sink reproductions to be made from modern polymeric materials.

Nelson Bath Tub offers six reproduction farmhouse drainboard sinks manufactured using gelcoat and fiberglass reinforced polyester resins. Above is the “Apron Sink”.

Above: Apron sink with double drainboards.

Above: The second sink from Nelson Tub and Bath is a 66″ wide double sink double drainboard farmhouse sink.

Above: Nelson’s double bowl, double drainboard 60″ sink.Above: Farmhouse sink from Nelson’s with single bowl.

Above: Nelson’s 42″ single bowl, single drainboard sink. And be sure to check their website, they continue to add new designs each year, it seems.

7. Reproduction drainboard sinks in other materials (including colors)

Another new option is this Blanco sink (*affiliate link) lists for $933 plus shipping. While this model has the lovely drainboard — and appears to be made of a composite including hard rock granite — it is not what we’d describe as “retro” in style. Still, we’ll put it out there for you. This model is available in eight neutral colors — but also has the drawback of no faucet holes — limiting counter top options.

See all of my kitchen sink research here.

Are you looking for a vintage kitchen drainboard sink, want to choose from a huge selection, and get one fast? Ken and his wife are here to help: Based in Gardner, Mass. (near me!), they scour New England and beyond for vintage sinks in original condition (no refinishing!) and at any given time, have 150 vintage kitchen sinks in stock. And they are: BEAUTIES. Oh my word, these old sinks are gorgeous! 

I’ve received messages from Ken over the years. He is a reader of the newsletter and occasional commenter on the blog. But my bad, I have not pounced to find out his story. I recall that’s because his website does not tell the story, which slowed me down. It shouldn’t have! Ken does things old skool: You find him and he emails you photos. He sent me a big file showing a bunch of the current inventory. Begin drooling now.

The photos above: That’s Ken with a New Old Stock American Standard kitchen drainboard sink found in its original shipping crate. Generally, in our world, things don’t get much more exciting than that. But wait til you see some of the other sinks look for a loving new home — they’re pretty darned exciting too. 

Ken and I had quite a few emails back and forth… I edited them for flow.

Sending the photos, Ken said:

Pam,

Some sinks shown have been sold, but there are dozens more here not shown on e files. Vintage kitchens is my thing. I specialize in sinks. Very good to museum quality and some NOS!

I also have stoves, refrigerators, chimney cabinets, butcher blocks, porcelain tables etc.

150 sinks here on an average at all times.

I am always hunting for nice sinks that are unique in style, size or color. I do not sell refinished sinks! 

On his website, he explains how he got started:

In 2000 my wife and I started hunting for vintage kitchen items for our own kitchen.

Our goal was to convert our home which was built in 1970, to look as if it were built/furnished in the 1930-40 era. I liked so many different stoves that we found, that I began to collect them for my own enjoyment. Then I set up a display and began adding vintage kitchen sinks, refrigerators and Hoosiers.

After a while I decided to turn it into a paying hobby so that I could sell some items that others may be searching for and buy other items for my collection that I did not already have. We love all of the old appliances and furnishings.

I am always excited to find another nice sink or appliance that is of a different style or special color. Yes, special color.

Not only do we have sinks for example that are white, but we have yellow, mint/ming green, pink, brown, peach and even orchid! The early stoves were available in many of these special colors as well. We hope that we can help you put together your own vintage kitchen that you can enjoy as much as we enjoy ours. 

On his website, Ken says he does no deal in refinished sinks — he only collects and sells sinks in their original condition finish: 

Refinished sinks: The porcelain found on these cast iron sinks is a form of ceramic, furnace fired, glass finish. Real porcelain is extremely hard and durable. Refinished sinks are typically not done in new porcelain. They are painted! It may be called epoxy, powder coated or reglazed, but it is still paint. It will not endure many years of serious kitchen use as the ceramic porcelain does. So our sinks are original porcelain finish, yes, even the colored ones.

I have heard this too — that is, reglazing a kitchen sink may not be satisfying longterm due to the daily abuse; do your own research, dear readers.

And, re old sinks in general: Precautionary Pam reminds: Be aware, dear readers, that old sinks, tubs, ceramic tile, etc. may contain lead. See my story here. Get with your own professional to assess what you are working with — Be Safe / Renovate Safe.

Back to Ken and how to work with him:

Pam, I have a web site that I am unable to keep up photos on, GrampasAntiqueKitchen.com. When people inquire about a sink, I ask them to be specific as they can as to size, style, color etc.

I then forward the appropriate albums dedicated to their needs.

As your friend found me, I also place ads throughout the country on various Craigslist. I have been in magazines etc. I also try to give helpful advice on sink care etc. on different site which people than can then see my name.

I gulp and ask: “How much do these sinks cost?” Ken responds:

There is not basic price. Certainly not a bargain basement here.

I have exceptionally nice sinks (and my standards are higher than most of my customers).

I spend a large portion of my daily life hunting down nice sinks every where in the country. I have made long distance trips to buy multiple sinks at one time on occasion.

I recently I drove roughly 2,000 miles to buy three sinks. The first was in Lancaster, PA… then Ohio on the West Virginia border along the Ohio river. The last stop was a very almost cute 20″ Butlers sink in New York.

Several years ago I made my longest buying trip, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada — 3,600 miles round trip to buy a rare six- burner electric stove from the 1930s era. That was roughly eight years ago. That one is still waiting for restoration.

I drove to Chicago about 10 years ago to pick up a 60″ farm sink and a 6 burner gas Magic Chef 6300 model stove. I had purchased both on eBay from different sellers. While picking up the stove I also bought the sink from the same house that I did not previously know about until I arrived there. Note: That stove and sink came out of a $4.5 million dollar fixer upper!  Yes, $4.5 million, and when I got there the house was gutted for remodeling.

At that point I had more cargo than would fit in my truck bed so I went and rented a U-Haul trailer to bring things back to Massachusetts! I just recently sold that sink to a couple from Connecticut. They liked the sink so much that they have invited me to their wedding this year!

Ken is going to receive a Retro Renovation “The Hard Way” Lifetime Achievement Award this year! Them’s a lotta miles. And: Getting invited to customers’ weddings? I love it!!

Ken continues, describing his travels and travails:

The sinks most sellers call very nice, exceptional, mint etc. I go to see and they are far less than described.

Sellers’ eyes do not seem to be as keen as a buyers’ eyes! I.e worn-out or worn-off porcelain, large chips, three-foot=long gouges in the porcelain from being dragged across the floor on nail heads or across the driveway! etc.

This is often done after pictures are sent and by careless workers or people too lazy to actually carry the sink out.

Condition, rarity of configuration or color or original attachments like legs, pull out compost or potato canisters, some even had electric dish washers and clothes washers built in!!

Some are only good enough (in my opinion) for garden potting sheds or summer kitchen etc. These may be $100 or so.

Some are priced in thousands.

The sink in my own kitchen I paid near $2000 for and bought it in St. Louis!

Of course ya did: All the Best Stuff’s In St. Louis! That Ming green hunka hunka!:

Yes Pam,

That is my current kitchen sink. It is quite rare and the only one of seen in any color at all including white. Another rarity of it is that is was made by the Standard Co. which typically made a more basic sink. I don’t see much for Standard Co. art deco designs. 

I love what I do and happy to see these vintage items being reused. I like getting pictures of the things I sell installed in their new homes.

Check the site called Houzz.com. I have a page on that site Grampas Antique Kitchen, you can see several reviews from customers there from all over the USA.

Best wishes,

Ken

Thank you, Ken — what a fascinating fascination you have with all these fantastic old sinks! It is so nice to see them saved, treasured, and put to renewed use for — what? — like FOREVER if folks take care of them!

Now that the snow is finally melted here in the Northeast, I for sure need to get out to Gardner to see some of these goods! And you know me: I will probably come home with one! xoxo Pam

How to contact Ken:

Ken says: We can be reached by phone at 978-302-4223 or via email at [email protected]

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