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What is the best lighting for a vanity mirror?

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What is the best lighting for a vanity mirror?
The best lighting for a vanity mirror can be brought about by placing two wall-mounted sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level. This creates cross-illumination. Fixtures that emit light that is as close to white as possible should be chosen with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 2,500–3100 Kelvin ‘soft white' range are suitable for normal bathroom use, as well as for makeup application. Find a range of vanity lights on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity tab...
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French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Dressing Table with Ormolu Lights, Belle Époque
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming French, Parisienne Louis XVI-style marquetry dressing table from the Belle Époque, with integrated gilt bronze lighting and a refined neoclassical silhouette. Beautifully...
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