The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Washstand \Wash"stand`\, n.
   A piece of furniture holding the ewer or pitcher, basin, and
   other requisites for washing the person.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

washstand
    n 1: furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin
         and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a
         British term [syn: washstand, wash-hand stand]
    2: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected
       to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your
       hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed
       it on his face" [syn: washbasin, basin, washbowl,
       washstand, lavatory]