Maple Vanities

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity table designed by the Italian Osvaldo Borsani, dating back to around 1943. This rare gem encapsulates the quintessence of Borsani's design ethos: elegant and graceful proportions, fine materials, and unique constellations. Crafted from warm-toned maple, every detail speaks of refinement, from the intricately carved legs adorned with graphic white lines to the kidney-shaped top embellished with a mirrored surface, reflecting one's cherished objects with finesse. An outstanding element is the trio of individual rectangular mirrors with softly rounded contours, equipped with built-in lamps executed within a brass framework, their crown sockets gracefully encircling the lightbulbs. These mirrors are affixed to a maple panel punctuated by three characteristic holes, a signature touch of Borsani. A discreet drawer offers practical storage while maintaining the table's sleek aesthetic. In every aspect, this table attests to Borsani's masterful ability to strike the perfect balance between the orante elegance of Art Deco and the daring approach towards materiality and streamlined functionality of Modernism. Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...

A stunning Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut dressing table, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s. It is of superb quality with a very stylish and practical design. The b...

Fine 1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù ( labelled) in solid maple and top in teak veneer with geometr...

Anni 50 - meravigliosa console con specchiera prod. La permanente Cantù, probabilmente disegnada da Vittorio Dassi. Struttura interamente in Acero (legno pregiato dell’epoca) , dett...

Mid-century vanity designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the United States circa 1950s. This stunning vanity features a beautiful maple frame with three convenient pull-o...

This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora of exquisite features that elevate it to a true design masterpiece. The panels are adorned with parchment, while the solid maple is expertly carved with intricate designs. The golden frames finished with pure gold leaf add an opulent touch, while the embossed brass lamps...

Wonderful period streamline Art Deco design vanity dressing table & vanity stool with large round mirror by Donald Deskey (1894-1989) for Widdicomb furniture in maple veneer with alu...

Comò con specchio e mensola a giorno in vetro trasparente in legno impiallacciato acero; piano con vetro retro trattato. Molto buone condizioni, restaurato.

A very well crafted and thought out designed vanity from the Art Deco period a tall illuminated mirror with side switch and swing out pedestals on chromed rods and the original stoo...

French Art Nouveau occasional / dressing table with an elaborate inlaid floral and pastoral design that lifts on two brass hinges to reveal an interior mirror and inlaid floral desig...

Beautifully restored Midcentury Heywood Wakefield Sculptura vanity with mirror crafted of solid maple with three drawers and glass shelf, a...

Very decorative table mirror / makeup mirror with swivel mechanism, an original of the Biedermeier peroid, around 1850, made in Austria. The corpus is made out of root ash, a very ...

A very rare petite angular 3 leg dressing table by respected English maker Avalon. A distinctive V shape allows it to stand on just 3 legs. Walnut veneer throughout with brass handle...

French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly octagonal) oak legs with elegant feet, in...

Fantastic blonde writing desk from the master craftsmen of North Carolina's Thomasville Furniture Company. Beautiful light wood grain along with chrome legs and accents allow this de...

Chic small console in black piano lacquer, with single inset drawer, raised on sculpted legs and stretchers. The side brass supports add an elegant material contrast. Unmarked and designer unknown, this table was retailed by La Permanente Cantu...

This Italian Regency period pier console or dressing table with swivel mirror and marble top is made of solid and burl maple wood and it's a one of a kind piece that expresses the joint result of Italian high end cabinet-making and design mastery with its elaborate carvings with fancy animalier patterns in the form of swans and dolphins and penwork drawings throughout. Sourced in a private estate of an important Italian collector in Turin, Pendimont, this museum quality piece of furniture was probably made on commission and recalls the works of Gabriele Capello known as “il Moncalvo” on Pelagio Palagi...

Beautiful desk in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. Very particular design. Right size will perfectly fill a corner of your home. Vene...

Paolo Buffa was a prolific Italian designer who worked for Gio Ponti, his success with Milanese upper classes pushed him to open his own studio where he could create unique furniture combining high quality techniques and finest materials due to his collaboration with talented ebenists. Streamline movement, opulent touches and modern vision of Art where Buffa main principles. This elegant vanity table or console (dual use item )is made of Maple wood with three large hand carved leaves holding the table top. There is a single drawer and a creamy parchment around the free form shape. Full of sensuality ,graciousness: this piece represents Buffa sensitivity for avant garde form and lighter Art Deco...

A complementing piece to the Etoile chest of drawers, this vanity table is a superb addition to a bedroom, where it will make a sophisticated statement. Completely handcrafted of map...

American Sheraton maple and cherry one drawer wash stand with scalloped gallery, hinged top revealing a circular fitted interior for basin, sliding rear adjustable mirror, original c...

Splendid big Art Deco vanity, solid wood base and maple veneer, French polish. Original mirror (oxidation). France, circa 1930. Mirror width: 64 cm.

1920s Vanity Art Nouveau, Eclecticism Venetian dressing table, console, in excellent conditions, polished to wax. In blond walnut, carved walnu...

Early 19th century console in rosewood and maple. It features beautiful marquetry of rinceaux and floral motifs. It is resting on two straight...

A striking pair of midcentury Italian vanities/consoles by Carlo di Carli. There is one center drawer and a glass shelf on each piece. Leg clearance is 26 inches. Price is for the pa...

Art Deco vanity unit, solid walnut (legs and mouldings) and maple veneer. The lower unit opens onto two storage spaces surmounted by a triptych of bevelled mirrors hidden by two doors inlaid with the initials of the newlyweds and a feminine motif. Polished brass handles. Furniture made in Milan in 1934 as a wedding present for a young couple from Barcelona (matching beds, wardrobe and bedside tables available). Italy 1934...