Legs kit for a console type sink

16 years ago

Me again... sorry...

A while back someone was looking for the support part of a console sink. I don't know if she found what she was looking for, or where.

Because of our custom cabinetry disaster, I am now having to go the same route.

The custom vanity we had ordered never came after we complained about the cigarette reeking cabinets that were delivered, but I had already bought the sink and granite top for it.

Meanwhile, we're getting use to the feeling of uncluttered space that the no-vanity look is giving our small bathroom.

So, where could I find a nice polished nickel console base that could support my granite top and sink. The vanity we had ordered was to be 36 wide and 35" high, and the wall faucets were installed accordingly.

I'd therefore need a higher console base than the standard 32" offering.

So far, I've looked at what Newport Brass has to offer but they don't have the sizes or the retro look I'm after. I love the look of Michael S. Smith consoles, but they don't sell just the base.

So, again, I turn to your collective wisdom for help.

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kgwlisa

16 years ago

I forgot to mention, make sure you take the thickness of your granite into account when you measure your height for your legs- were your wall faucets installed for something that was overall 35" or that was 35" + 3cm/1.25" granite? If your granite is only 2cm/3/4" I am not sure it will span on its own without something supporting it but 3cm will. Sorry if you have this all sorted out again I just popped into this forum after not being here for a long time.

The other thing to think about when using console legs is that the underside of your sink needs to be glazed. Most are not as they are intended to be installed in a cabinet. I ended up not being able to use the first sink I purchased when it arrived and I realized it had an unglazed bottom.

And WOW I cannot believe how much the price of newport brass has gone up since we did our bathroom - I paid around $550 for ours in chrome (I wanted a 30" wide console which they had standard, which is why I did not order from the place I had linked) - the same one is nearly $900 now! But DEA's prices seem the same (at the time I was on the fence between chrome and nickel, DEA's prices even with modifications were less in Nickel than NB, but when I went for chrome NP was cheaper and the right size so I just went with that).

I'm not sure what you mean by NB doesn't have the vintage look though - here is our NB/brasstech 30" console (though they do make it in 36" too but it is now MUCH more expensive - more than double the other I linked). This is it without the plumbing hooked up (sorry I can't find an after, I am not sure I took any!) I'm not sure what the height is but it's taller than our other vanity, that's for sure.

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sweeby
16 years ago
I've seen some lovely table-style consoles where the legs and 'skirt' were made from wood. Is that an option for you? If it is, there are many companies that sell furniture kits for wooden furniture -- easy enough to find online by Googling 'table legs'. Or ask a custom furniture builder or cabinetmaker to build it for you. Should be much more reasonable than nickel.

If money is an object (Isn't it always?) and you can DIY to some extent, you may be able to find a taller 'pub table' (What are those called? Tables designed for counter-height stools?) Anyway, you might find one of those with chrome, steel or iron legs. Would that work?
toolbabe
Original Author
16 years ago
Hello Sweeby,

Thank you for your creative solutions. I had not considered putting wood legs on the vanity because everything else has nickel plated legs. But since we have to start from scratch, it might just be the way to go.

Still, I'd prefer a metal frame, with integrated towel racks. More to do with the easy of maintenance than with the cost. Though, when renovating, knowing how to spending wisely is an underrated skill.

I'll do a search for those tall bar tables and see where it leads...

But if someone knows of a good stash of metal console legs, I'm all eyes!

Thanks again.
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vermillion
16 years ago
Hi! I'm a lurker here for many, many moons. Will be building a house in the near future and LOVE console sinks with metal legs! So far I found the nicest were from sinklegs.com(also the most $$$) also legs on rensup.com and signature hardware has them. Don't know about the height issue, though.Hope this could be of some help, GW has helped me so much already!
woody_2010
16 years ago
Urbanarchaeology.com has beautiful washstands, and sells the tops and legs separately.
toolbabe
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you Vermillon and Woody,

Isn't GW just wonderful! I wish I had found it sooner, it might have helped me avoid some reno snafus, or at least, allowed me to share a good laugh with people who've been there and done that.

I will take a good look at sinklegs, rensup, signature hardware, and urbanarchaeology. Thank you very much for the tip!
marcolo
16 years ago
Restoration Hardware is having a sale. I can't tell if legs are sold separately, but some of the bargains may be big enough where it doesn't matter--you could just resell the countertop on ebay.

http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/category/category_w_products.jsp?categoryId=cat1539071&navAction=jump&link=ci_gramercy_sinks_and_washstands&cm_re=CI-_-CategoryImage-_-GramercySinksAndWashstands

Also, don't overlook salvage companies.

Some reproduction parts here:
http://www.historichouseparts.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=152

HTH.
toolbabe
Original Author
16 years ago
Wow! Thanks Marcolo,

You just said the four magic words "is having a sale"!

I'll go check it out.
kgwlisa
16 years ago
I searched endlessly for the best price on console legs and ended up getting Newport Brass, but I remembered one that started larger and would cut to size - 36" wide and 36" high (but can be cut down. I'm putting the link below, scroll down to Console Type Leg Kit with Towel Bars - Polished Nickel is $645 (I think they charge to cut but it was nominal).

Here is a link that might be useful: console legs