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 ...
Fruitwood
French, 18th Century Fruitwood Ladies Dressing Bedroom Table
By France"
Located in Dallas, TX
French, 18th century fruitwood ladies vanity dressing table or poudreuse, the top consisting of a central lift up adjustable mirror flanked by cupboard with lift up fold out lids ove...
Rare Ladies one drawer work table attributed to John Cobb
By John Cobb
Located in Norwalk, CT
A serpentine front one drawer combination work/ writing table
with a adjustable fire screen the top with a central inlaid satinwood paterae with floral marquetry inlay,s suppo...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Harewood
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.
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