18th Century Dressing Vanity
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Rosewood
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Mirror, Walnut
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Carrara Marble
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Brass
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Fruitwood
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Walnut
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Fruitwood, Wood
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Mirror, Walnut
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Vanities
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities
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Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vanities
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities
Brass
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Walnut, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vanities
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vanities
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Vanities
Marble
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Ebony, Mahogany, Mirror
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Wood
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Kingwood
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Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century English Vanities
Brass
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Vanities
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vanities
Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XV Vanities
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Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Vanities
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Mirror, Mahogany
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Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery
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Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Vanities
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Walnut, Ebony
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Vanities
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Country Vanities
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Boxwood, Ebony, Elm, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
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Bronze
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Vanities
Bronze
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Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vanities
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities
Wood, Mirror
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Queen Anne Vanities
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Vanities
Pine
Antique Early 18th Century English Vanities
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Vanities
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Sheraton Vanities
Wood, Mirror
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Vanities
Wood, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Vanities
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George III Vanities
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Queen Anne Vanities
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Vanities
Tulipwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sheraton Vanities
Mahogany, Satinwood
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Kingwood, Satinwood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Vanities
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Table Mirrors
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century European Vanities
Fruitwood
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Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Kingwood
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Concrete
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Brass
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Nickel
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Onyx, Marble
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Maple
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Walnut, Burl
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Ormolu, Bronze
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Bronze
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Brass
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Brass, Copper
18th Century Dressing Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Vanities for You
Vintage, new and antique vanity tables have forever felt like personal, intimate sanctuaries of sorts, designed to introduce a level of serenity that feels rare and welcome in our otherwise frenetic days. They’ve been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead.
“Beauty routines, taking the time to protect what you have, a moment to accessorize, a moment to pause and slow down — these are all so important now as an antidote to our fast and hectic lives,” says Oona Bannon, creative director of Pinch Design in Clapham, South London. “Just thinking about a dressing table makes me feel calm.”
When decorative boxes would no longer suffice as repositories for cosmetics, fragrant oils and perfumes, dressing tables originated in France and England during the 17th century. Men who called the latter home used “shaving tables” — a proto-dressing table — for their grooming routines while women found in dressing tables an oasis for applying makeup, particularly as improvements upon vanity tables equipped them with mirrors and lighting. In the United States, as vanity tables became a seamless component of bedroom furniture, furniture makers working in Chippendale, Rococo and other styles were regularly commissioned to produce these popular items.
Vanity tables have evolved over the years, and while there is lots to love about the ornate carving and pronounced curvilinear forms of Victorian vanities, the clean lines that characterize mid-century modern vanities and the decorative flourishes associated with Art Deco vanities, the main elements of this furnishing are the same. All vanities are about as tall as a standard table with room for seating furniture, which tends to be a small bench, a stool or an armless chair. Many also have special organization features for makeup. Without a chair and a mirror, a vanity would resemble a dresser.
Nowadays, vanities are more than a place to do hair and makeup. They’re a platform to display beauty products and store makeup collections. Vanities are standard in bedrooms, particularly if you’re not lucky enough to have a spacious dressing room or walk-in closet for your dressing table. The better the lighting is in your bedroom or wherever you’ve positioned your vanity table — even if you’ve opted for a moody setting versus a bright one — the more you will benefit from having this personal place of respite to prepare for the day ahead.
Find your antique, new or vintage vanity table today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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