$4,301
H 47.25 in W 34.45 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Vanity/Dressing Table with Round Mirror, France, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
table dates to circa 1930's and speaks the period's design language with complete confidence. Built on
Mirror, Wood
$18,000
H 41.75 in W 29.5 in D 15.75 in
Wall-mounted Vanity Console with Mirror by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mounted console featuring a tilting oval mirror and two shelves with gracefully curved
Chrome
French Art Deco Vanity Mirror with Drawer, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French vanity mirror from the 1930s–1940s, sourced in the South of France and capturing the late
Metal
1930s ART DECO C.W.S CABINET WORKS DRESSING TABLE WITH MIRROR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A distinctive Art Deco dressing table by C.W.S. Cabinet Works, Birmingham
Hardwood
$11,947
H 65.36 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Vintage 1930s French Vanity Make up Mirror with pouf Black lacquer
Located in Milano, IT
Rare French Dressing or Makeup Mirror Set, circa 1930 This refined ensemble, comprising a tall
Brass
$7,560 / set
H 69.69 in W 57.88 in D 16.15 in
French Art Deco Vanity with Sliding Center Cabinet and Stool, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Art Deco Vanity with Sliding Center Cabinet and Stool, 1930s Exceptional French Art Deco
Metal
Unavailable
H 61.82 in W 46.07 in D 16.93 in
Danish Art Deco Vanity Desk with Tri-Folding Mirrors, 1930s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
A Danish Art Deco vanity desk with tri-folding mirrors and two small cabinets. Made of mirror cut
Elm
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Dressing Table with Six Drawers and Large Mirror, 1930s
Located in Halstead, GB
Art Deco walnut veneer dressing table with six drawers and large mirror, 1930s. British design, the
Walnut
Beautiful Art Deco Wrought Iron Vanity and Chair by Ferro Brandt
By Ferro Brandt
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Graceful 1930s wrought iron vanity with round mirror and original black glass top. Original round
1930'S French Mirrored Vanity
Located in New York, NY
1930's Mirrored Vanity with Tryptic Mirror
Mirror, Wood
1930s beveled mirrored vanity with tryptich mirror
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful beveled mirrored vanity with glass pulls and tryptich mirror with cabriole legs
Wood, Mirror
Dressing Table with Mirror, Italy, 1930s-1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Dressing table with mirror in rosewood veneer, inlaid decorated legs, glass.
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Sold
H 59.45 in W 45.28 in D 22.05 in
Burr & Burl Walnut Dressing Table with Trifold Mirrors & Glass Top, circa 1930s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1930s burr and burl walnut dressing table
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco French Vanity
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine circ 1930s Vanity with a tilting full length mirror. Four by Four drawers flanking an
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 48.43 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity in Mahogany With Swiveling Luminescent Mirror - France, 1930s
Located in Girona, Girona
Exceptional Art Deco vanity, mahogany veneer with a sliding blind on top and a big door on the
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 67.5 in W 49 in D 14.25 in
Art Deco Mirrored Vanity with Cabinet in Hammered Steel and Onyx, 1930s
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco dressing table with full length beveled mirror. Cabinets and frame are formed from steel
Onyx, Steel
1930'S French Mirrored Vanity
Located in New York, NY
1930's Mirrored Vanity with Tryptic Mirror
Mirror, Wood
French Art Deco Vanity with Mirror and Lighted Tabletop, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This vanity or coiffeuse is made of Amboine and mirror. The mirrored tabletop is lighted from
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Vanity, Mirror and Stool in Maple Burl Wood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Art Deco 1930s vanity with full mirror, stool and custom fitted glass protective tops
Glass, Mirror, Maple, Textile
1930s Asymmetrical Art Deco Vanity With Tri-Fold Circle Mirror
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco vanity with walnut base circa 1930s. Four drawers with complementary wood pulls
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Vanity in the style of Desky and Rohde
By Donald Deskey
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted luxurious dark book matched mahogany Art Deco vanity with round mirror, and three drawers having polished brass pulls. The piece has a unique curved end and angle...
Mirror, Wood
$2,800
H 28 in W 51.75 in D 16 in
Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Art Moderne vanity designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1936. The vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface,...
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$1,725
H 63.39 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant dressing table in the Queen Anne style features a stunning hardwood with a rich, warm finish. The serpentine front is complemented by six drawers,...
Hardwood
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$1,839Sale Price|56% Off
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Minimal Vanity Italian Design MIM Production Rosewood
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal vanity Italian design MIM production, pouff 40 cm height cm.75 width, 45 cm depth, height of vanity with mirror opened cm.114.
Fabric, Mirror, Laminate, Rosewood
$5,451
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 46.25 in D 16.88 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in New Windsor, NY
Kai Kristiansen designed rosewood vanity/dressing table by Ansel Kjersgaard featuring a finely figured rosewood veneers, removable tri-fold mirror, beveled edge legs, three drawers w...
Brass
$2,691
H 50.99 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Stylish Vanity Dressing Table In Walnut, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original 1930s Art Deco Walnut dressing table. Originating from England and oozing everything about this wonderful bygone era we've all come to love an...
Mirror, Walnut
$3,105
H 65.36 in W 50.01 in D 22.45 in
ANTIQUE 1920'S BURR WALNUT ART DECO DRESSING TABLE WiTH PLENTY OF DRAWERS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale This Exquisite Antique 1920s Burr Walnut Art Deco Dressing Table. Is a stunning example of the craftsmanship and design aes...
Walnut
$3,450
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
French Art Deco Dressing Table in burr Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A standout piece of 1930s Art Deco design, this original burr maple dressing table offers a bold combination of sculptural form and luxurious material. With its rich, swirling grain,...
Maple
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.5 in W 59.5 in D 34 in
Curved Art Deco Modern Vanity Set By Paul Poiret
By Paul Poiret
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Modern Art Deco Style curved vanity, designed by the iconic French designer Paul Poiret, is an impressive work of art perfect for any bedroom. The vanity features a lar...
Metal
Stunning French Art Deco Vanity/ Dressing Table/ Full View Oval Mirror
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French Art Deco vanity/ dressing table/ full view oval mirror, beautiful burl and mahogany, Classic Art Deco grapevine stylized details, retains original marble tops, also o...
Brass
$2,838Sale Price|20% Off
H 62.6 in W 61.82 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Table Wood bronze French
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite Art Deco dressing table made around 1930 in mahogany wood. With elegant shapes, this dressing table is configured in two different parts, the furniture itself and the compl...
Bronze
Dressing table or vanity – France 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Dressing table or vanity in solid wood with mahogany veneer, bird’s eye-maple in the interior, pink glass and nickel-plated metal handle. Protection glass. The height of the mirror c...
Metal, Nickel
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.
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