Noticed (and admired) recently: carved stone sinks that function as sculpture.

Above: A polished marble cube in a house by Italian architect Maurizio Belli, with interiors by Domenico Mula. Photo by Gianni Basso via Kikette.

Above: A sink in a duplex designed by Paris-based architect Antonio Virga.

Above: A cylindrical sink in the Hotel Americano.

Above: We like the juxtaposition of the square and oval in a bath by UK architect Gavin Jackson; photo by Warren Smith.

Above: A large double sink from Italian architect Arturo Montanelli.