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18th Century Dressing Vanity

Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity Table
Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity Table

Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A rare and highly unusual Georgian mahogany dressing table of elegant proportions, dating to around 1780. Beautifully designed and wonderfully practical, this exceptional piece combi...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Vanities

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Mahogany

18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table
18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table

18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table

Located in Belmont, MA

Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing table has one exterior drawer, a built ...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror
Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror

Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror

Located in Doha, QA

“MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL”? This ladies’ antique dressing table is elegant and playful. It decorated with gold gilded ornaments on the legs, mirro...

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Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Vanities

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine

18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Yellow Polychrome Paint Dressing Table
18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Yellow Polychrome Paint Dressing Table

18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Yellow Polychrome Paint Dressing Table

Located in Forney, TX

This style reached its peak during the 18th century and remains influential in various forms today.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vanities

Materials

Gesso, Mercury Glass, Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint

Louis XV Rosewood Veneered Parquetry Design Dressing Table
Louis XV Rosewood Veneered Parquetry Design Dressing Table

Louis XV Rosewood Veneered Parquetry Design Dressing Table

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An elegant Louis XV rosewood veneered parquetry design dressing table (coiffeuse) with folding looking-glass, compartments and drawers, France, mid-18th century.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Vanities

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Rosewood

Important Burr & Burl Gothic Antique Dressing Table with Polished Brass Fittings
Important Burr & Burl Gothic Antique Dressing Table with Polished Brass Fittings

Important Burr & Burl Gothic Antique Dressing Table with Polished Brass Fittings

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, Museum quality, Gothic style Antique Burr & Burl Walnut Dressing table with oversized, polished brass fittings This ...

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Antique 18th Century European Gothic Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

Located in Forney, TX

Metamorphic like, the multipurpose piece transforming from a library table or console - vanity - work table - writing desk) Refined elegant sophistication at its finest, born in lat...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Classicism Dressing Table, Poudruese, Ladies Vanites Table, German, circa 1790
Classicism Dressing Table, Poudruese, Ladies Vanites Table, German, circa 1790

Classicism Dressing Table, Poudruese, Ladies Vanites Table, German, circa 1790

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique classic dressing table made of different fruit trees. Inlaid thread edge. Rectangular panel 5 front drawers, on four-cornered, down-tapering legs. Dressing table, so-called ...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Vanities

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Fruitwood

Fine Antique George II Yew Wood Dressing Table with Original Brasses, circa 1735
Fine Antique George II Yew Wood Dressing Table with Original Brasses, circa 1735

Fine Antique George II Yew Wood Dressing Table with Original Brasses, circa 1735

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine George II Yew Wood Dressing Table with Original Brasses, circa 1735 Material: Yew Wood, Oak, Brass, Steel An exceptional George II period kneehole dressing table dating to cir...

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Antique 18th Century Vanities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Small 18th Century Walnut Lowboy Dressing Table Vanity
Small 18th Century Walnut Lowboy Dressing Table Vanity

Small 18th Century Walnut Lowboy Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Lymington, GB

A compact-sized 18th-century walnut lowboy / dressing table / vanity.

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Antique 1790s English George II Lowboys

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table
Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table

Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique renaissance Vanity, desk with mirror and two chairs in carved ebonized walnut. Fabulous and elegant dressing table or desk Measure cm desk: H 73, W 88, D 55 Measure cm c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...

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Mirror, Walnut

18th Century European Red Lacquer Dressing Table and Writing Desk with Mirror an
18th Century European Red Lacquer Dressing Table and Writing Desk with Mirror an

18th Century European Red Lacquer Dressing Table and Writing Desk with Mirror an

Located in Madrid, ES

This unusual piece combines the functions of a tabletop dressing mirror, vanity and writing desk, reflecting the sophisticated taste for luxurious and multifunctional personal furnit...

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Antique 1780s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Fruitwood

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18th Century Vanity / Dressing Table Louis XV Period with Mirror
18th Century Vanity / Dressing Table Louis XV Period with Mirror

18th Century Vanity / Dressing Table Louis XV Period with Mirror

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in

18th Century Vanity / Dressing Table Louis XV Period with Mirror

Located in EVREUX, FR

18th century vanity / dressing table Louis XV period with mirror Charming period vanity / dressing table whose marquetry offers a nice contrast between light and dark wood species.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Brass

18th c. Gentleman's Dressing Table
18th c. Gentleman's Dressing Table

18th c. Gentleman's Dressing Table

Unavailable

H 34 in W 37 in D 21 in

18th c. Gentleman's Dressing Table

Located in Savannah, GA

Late 18th century mahogany English Beau Brummell dressing table with original bowl, compartments, mirror, hardware and casters.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities

18th Century Painted Venetian Dressing Table
18th Century Painted Venetian Dressing Table

18th Century Painted Venetian Dressing Table

Unavailable

H 68 in W 41 in D 21.25 in

18th Century Painted Venetian Dressing Table

Located in Houston, TX

18th century painted Venetian dressing table with mirror and two drawers Lots of painted decoration with patterns of the period Top of table is tray shaped and has been previousl...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Wood

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Dressing Table
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Dressing Table

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Dressing Table

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 38 in D 22 in

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Dressing Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century George III Period mahogany dressing table with brass pulls

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities

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Brass

Beautiful Crusty Dressing Table
Beautiful Crusty Dressing Table

Beautiful Crusty Dressing Table

Unavailable

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Beautiful Crusty Dressing Table

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful antique vanity with seven drawers and original mirror plate. The paint is worn and flaking with exposed gesso.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vanities

Materials

Wood

A George II Walnut Dressing-table
A George II Walnut Dressing-table

A George II Walnut Dressing-table

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 30.25 in D 19.25 in

A George II Walnut Dressing-table

Located in New York, NY

The quarter-veneered top with feather-banded borders, above three short drawers and shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs ending in trefoil feet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Walnut and Yellow Pine Dressing Table, Pennsylvania, circa 1750s
Queen Anne Walnut and Yellow Pine Dressing Table, Pennsylvania, circa 1750s

Queen Anne Walnut and Yellow Pine Dressing Table, Pennsylvania, circa 1750s

Located in Litchfield, CT

This rare Queen Anne diminutive size dressing table made of walnut and pine has a wonderful figured over-hanging top with notched front corners above one long drawer with two smaller...

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Vanities

Materials

Walnut, Pine

18th century French side table dressing table Louis XVI  style marble top vanity
18th century French side table dressing table Louis XVI  style marble top vanity

18th century French side table dressing table Louis XVI style marble top vanity

Located in Roswell, GA

Late 18th century French bedside table/dressing table. A petite dressing table usable as a bedside night stand. Petite enough at 15.25 inches to occupy a hallway. Breakfast in bed tr...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Wood

Dutch Queen Ann Marquetry Dressing table, 18th century
Dutch Queen Ann Marquetry Dressing table, 18th century

Dutch Queen Ann Marquetry Dressing table, 18th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine Dutch Queen Ann marquetry three drawer dressing table with cabriole legs and pad feet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vanities

Antique Dressing Table Manufactured in Italy, 18th Century
Antique Dressing Table Manufactured in Italy, 18th Century

Antique Dressing Table Manufactured in Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

An antique dressing table with conical and fluted legs decorated with leaves. Magnificently carved, it has a peach blossom marble top and a high mirror with cymatium and carved volut...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Vanities

Materials

Marble

Late 18th century French Directoire Dressing Table
Late 18th century French Directoire Dressing Table

Late 18th century French Directoire Dressing Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mahogany Wood with Ebony Inlaid. Old Original Repair to the top. Rounded Leg with Ebony Inlaid . Invisible drawer with Antique original Hidden Mirror.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Vanities

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Ebony, Mahogany, Mirror

18th Century English George II Dressing Table in Walnut
18th Century English George II Dressing Table in Walnut

18th Century English George II Dressing Table in Walnut

Located in Dallas, TX

A George II English dressing table in walnut with inlaid border on drawer front. Single drawer with decorative pull on escutcheon. Cabriole legs with carving at knee and pad foot, ci...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Vanities

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Dressing Table, Kingwood,
18th Century French Louis XV Dressing Table, Kingwood,

18th Century French Louis XV Dressing Table, Kingwood,

Located in Belmont, MA

French Louis XV woman's dressing table or "poudreuse" dates back to the 18th century. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined three types of veneer: Rosewood, kingwood and ...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Kingwood

Small 18th Century Cherry Wood Dressing Table with Flower Inlay
Small 18th Century Cherry Wood Dressing Table with Flower Inlay

Small 18th Century Cherry Wood Dressing Table with Flower Inlay

Located in Berlin, DE

A small Louis XV cherrywood dressing table or poudreuse with flower inlay. The serpentine top is divided into three sections: the centre panel is mounted with a mirror on the undersi...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Vanities

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Cherry

English Mahogany Knee Hole Vanity or Dressing Table, c. 1760
English Mahogany Knee Hole Vanity or Dressing Table, c. 1760

English Mahogany Knee Hole Vanity or Dressing Table, c. 1760

Located in Chicago, IL

English Georgian Cubus mahogany knee hole vanity or dressing table. The top has a molded edge with dimpled front corners which rests on a long, single drawer over mirrored stacks of ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Vanities

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Cube Pattern Marquetry Dressing Table or Coiffeuse
18th Century French Louis XV Cube Pattern Marquetry Dressing Table or Coiffeuse

18th Century French Louis XV Cube Pattern Marquetry Dressing Table or Coiffeuse

Located in Berlin, DE

18th Century French Louis XV Cube Pattern Marquetry Dressing Table or Coiffeuse Charming 18th century Louis XV vanity/dressing table or coiffeuse standing on slender cabriole legs, ...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Mahogany and Marquetry Dressing Table
Louis XV Mahogany and Marquetry Dressing Table

Louis XV Mahogany and Marquetry Dressing Table

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H 27.5 in W 26.5 in D 17 in

Louis XV Mahogany and Marquetry Dressing Table

Located in Montreal, QC

Louis XV mahogany and marquetry dressing table, the serpentine platform with cubed parquetry inlay bordered by gilt bronze gallery,over a conforming false drawer sliding forward to ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Period Dressing Table
Louis XV Period Dressing Table

Louis XV Period Dressing Table

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H 48 in W 40.5 in D 20 in

Louis XV Period Dressing Table

Located in Vista, CA

Exquisite Louis XV Period Dressing table with creme peinte, and an olive green border. The flip top opens to a flower motif padded interior which holds brass and glass perfume bottle...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XV Vanities

Directoire Mahogany Dressing Table French
Directoire Mahogany Dressing Table French

Directoire Mahogany Dressing Table French

Located in San Francisco, CA

Directoire period solid mahogany and brass-mounted dressing table. Opening to reveal a slightly lowered surface with a mirror mounted on the underside of the lift top. On turned tape...

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Vanities

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Dressing Table
English Mahogany Beau Brummell Dressing Table

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Dressing Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Beau Brummell (1778 - 1840), it is said, took five hours to bathe, dress and otherwise prepare himself for public. Because of this personal fastidiousness, a station was required to...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities

A Fine George III Large Gentleman's Dressing Table
A Fine George III Large Gentleman's Dressing Table

A Fine George III Large Gentleman's Dressing Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine gentleman's dressing table is of large scale and with a nicely fitted interior. Made of mahogany with a tight fine grain and retaining is original brasses and casters. The ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Dressing Table, Attributed to Pierre Roussel
Louis XV Dressing Table, Attributed to Pierre Roussel

Louis XV Dressing Table, Attributed to Pierre Roussel

Located in Berlin, DE

A Louis XV dressing table attributed to Pierre Roussel (1723-1782). The table is veneered in tulipwood and other woods, forming floral marquetry panels with a carefully inlaid basket...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Vanities

Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table circa 1750
Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table circa 1750

Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table circa 1750

Located in Stamford, CT

A Queen Anne Figured walnut dressing table, Boston- area Massachusetts circa 1750. Dark brown color. Old dry surface. 31.5 height by 32 width by 19 depth.For related example of dr...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Vanities

Chippendale George III Dressing Table, England, 1770-1780
Chippendale George III Dressing Table, England, 1770-1780

Chippendale George III Dressing Table, England, 1770-1780

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small elegant dressing table / furniture made of mahogany. Table top can open under which décor with small compartments and a mirror. Front with 2 drawers. Fluted legs with cutouts. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Vanities

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Mirror, Mahogany

Curved Back Vanity Or Dressing Table Chair
Curved Back Vanity Or Dressing Table Chair

Curved Back Vanity Or Dressing Table Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Upholstery-ready exquisite curved back vanity chair. This carved 18th century french style chair was crafted in the early 20th century, probably in France, and has curved heart shap...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery

Antique Venetian Hand Painted Bombay Vanity Dressing Table Desk
Antique Venetian Hand Painted Bombay Vanity Dressing Table Desk

Antique Venetian Hand Painted Bombay Vanity Dressing Table Desk

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Venetian Hand Painted Bombay Vanity Dressing Table Desk.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet
18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet

18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet The vanity dressing cabinet was made in Italy in Genoa around the middle of the eighteenth century, Louis XV.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Wood

Tantalizing 18th Century Louis XVI Dressing Table Vanity
Tantalizing 18th Century Louis XVI Dressing Table Vanity

Tantalizing 18th Century Louis XVI Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A sublime Louis XVI dressing table, France, 1780. Two types of veneer including walnut and ebony masterfully intermingle in the beautiful marquetry. There are three exterior drawers,...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Walnut, Ebony

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18th Century Dressing Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century dressing vanity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 18th century dressing vanity for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century dressing vanity, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century dressing vanity, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Coduri of Lyon, France and Mayhew & Ince each produced at least one beautiful 18th century dressing vanity that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century Dressing Vanity?

Prices for a 18th century dressing vanity start at $450 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $7,250.

Finding the Right Vanities for You

Vintage vanities trace back to the dressing tables of 18th-century France, where the poudreuse held powders and mirrors for a lady's toilette. The look later split in two: the gilded flourish of Art Deco and Louis XV, and the pared-back simplicity of the mid-century makeup vanity.

Styles to Know

Mid-century makeup vanities with slim tapered legs are seeing strong search interest, though Art Deco vanities with mirrored or lacquered finishes remain a popular choice for more formal bedrooms. A vintage mirror completes the piece if it doesn't already include one, and a vintage table lamp adds flattering light.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Vanity

A vanity works best near a window or another source of natural light, worth keeping in mind when planning where it will sit, and the knee-clearance height is worth checking against the stool you intend to pair with it. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed. Backed by the 1stDibs Promise on every order.

Questions About 18th Century Dressing Vanity

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    Yes, 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.
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    In 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    One 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.
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    The 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, 2022
    At 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.