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1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili
1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili

1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili

By Ico Parisi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Fine 1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Maple

Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland

Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland

By Oy Stockmann AB, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Olof Ottelin

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Vittorio Dassi, Vanity Console Table, Italy, 1950s
Vittorio Dassi, Vanity Console Table, Italy, 1950s

Vittorio Dassi, Vanity Console Table, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vittorio Dassi, vanity console table, Italy 1950s Vanity beauty with original large mirror of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Cut Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Vanity with Mirror & Original Lacquer Finish 1950's
Vanity with Mirror & Original Lacquer Finish 1950's

Vanity with Mirror & Original Lacquer Finish 1950's

Located in Fulton, CA

ample storage. Made in Germany, 1950's. Similar work and construction you would find in the Grundig

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s
Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s

Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian hand made vanity and the stool is in original condition from the 1950 s period.Vanity is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Formica, Fruitwood

1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched Leatherette vanity designed by Jacques Adnet

Category

Vintage 1950s French Vanities

Materials

Leather

Vanity / Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's
Vanity / Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's

Vanity / Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Vanity / Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's Additional Information: Material

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Freestanding Vanity / dressing table in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's
Freestanding Vanity / dressing table in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's

Freestanding Vanity / dressing table in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's

By Erik Riisager Hansen 1

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Freestanding Vanity in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Vanity / dressing table in Walnut, Brass and glass by Josef Frank, 1950's
Vanity / dressing table in Walnut, Brass and glass by Josef Frank, 1950's

Vanity / dressing table in Walnut, Brass and glass by Josef Frank, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Vanity in Walnut, Brass and Mirrored Glass by Josef Frank, 1950's Additional Information: Material

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Vanity, 1950s Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Vanity, 1950s Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Vanity, 1950s Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover a rare piece of design history with this Pierre Jeanneret vanity, originally crafted for

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Vanities

Materials

Teak, Glass, Mirror

1950s Light Oak Vanity by Ton
1950s Light Oak Vanity by Ton

1950s Light Oak Vanity by Ton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful mid-century vanity was designed and manufactured during the 1950s by Ton of

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Oak

Ikea  Vanity 1950s Sweden
Ikea  Vanity 1950s Sweden

Ikea Vanity 1950s Sweden

By IKEA

Located in Den Haag, NL

Must love this vanity so typical 1950s .Made by Ikea, Möbler. In the 1950s just a small Furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Vanity Table, Manifattura Brianzola, Italy, 1950s
Vanity Table, Manifattura Brianzola, Italy, 1950s

Vanity Table, Manifattura Brianzola, Italy, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Vanity Table, Manifattura Brianzola, Italy, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's
Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's

Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This elegant dressing table was designed by Silvio Cavatorta, a renowned Italian designer celebrated for his dedication to traditional craftsmanship over industrial mass production. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s

Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Peabody, MA

A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table, Glass & Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s
Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table, Glass & Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s

Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table, Glass & Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

By Everest

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood

M.C. Magnani & A. Schieppati 1950s Milanese Vanity Table in Walnut and Maple
M.C. Magnani & A. Schieppati 1950s Milanese Vanity Table in Walnut and Maple

M.C. Magnani & A. Schieppati 1950s Milanese Vanity Table in Walnut and Maple

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, maple, mirrored glass, Milan, Italy, 1950s This charming vanity table is a 1950s design conceived by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Maple, Walnut

Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s

Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s

By Frode Holm

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s Additional Information

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

By Colli Torino

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Maple

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Vanity by S. Salvadori
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Vanity by S. Salvadori

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Vanity by S. Salvadori

By S. Salvadori

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage dressing table set, including a mirror, vanity table, and chair. The set has a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vanities

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity
1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity

1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity

By Irwin Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1940s Robert Irwin Co. Furniture Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity Measures 52

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood

Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s
Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s

Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s

By Raphaël Décorateur

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Raphael Raffel two tiered vanity or writing desk in blonde sycamore and bronze with a thick

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Sycamore

Italian Tall Swivel Mirror Stand By Mingazzi Gold Leaf, Lacquered Wood 1950's
Italian Tall Swivel Mirror Stand By Mingazzi Gold Leaf, Lacquered Wood 1950's

Italian Tall Swivel Mirror Stand By Mingazzi Gold Leaf, Lacquered Wood 1950's

By Mingazzi

Located in North Miami, FL

. It is fabulous! This is from the 1950s. This is now a work of art, a sculpture and a conversational

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Dutch Mahogany Vanity Dresser with Tri-Fold Mirror
Dutch Mahogany Vanity Dresser with Tri-Fold Mirror

Dutch Mahogany Vanity Dresser with Tri-Fold Mirror

Located in Voorburg, NL

Gorgeous original Dutch mahogany vanity dresser with tri-fold mirror, circa 1950s. The vanity

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Rare Paul McCobb 3 Pc. Vanity with Chair for Planner Group
Rare Paul McCobb 3 Pc. Vanity with Chair for Planner Group

Rare Paul McCobb 3 Pc. Vanity with Chair for Planner Group

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

1950's and this vanity would make a statement in an interior.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

French Moderne Style Vanity
French Moderne Style Vanity

French Moderne Style Vanity

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1950s nickel-plated vanity with black glass shelves and mirror. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1940s French Vanities

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Italian Mid Century Modern Dressing Table Console
1950s Italian Mid Century Modern Dressing Table Console

1950s Italian Mid Century Modern Dressing Table Console

Located in Lutz, FL

1950’s Italian Lacquered Walnut Vanity/Dressing Table with brass detailing and glass top. Long low

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan

Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan

By Ebenezer Gomme, G-Plan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Dressing table folding mirror  Holland
1950s Dressing table folding mirror  Holland

1950s Dressing table folding mirror Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice dressing table . All original . The light Yellow ,so typical 1950s . Folding mirrors

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Leather Suitcase, circa 1950s
Midcentury Leather Suitcase, circa 1950s

Midcentury Leather Suitcase, circa 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of leather in Germany. There are no keys Good condition Traces on the surface from use Made of leather and leatherette.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mid-Century Leather Suitcase, 1950s
Mid-Century Leather Suitcase, 1950s

Mid-Century Leather Suitcase, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of leather in Germany. There are no keys Good condition Traces on the surface from use.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Iluminated Make-up console - dressing table, Italy 1950s
Iluminated Make-up console - dressing table, Italy 1950s

Iluminated Make-up console - dressing table, Italy 1950s

By Luigi Brusotti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

1950s dressing table, attributed to Luigi Brusotti. Features a tilting mirror, main transparent

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1950s
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1950s

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut dressing chest from Beithcraft - circa 1950's Featuring a tfull length

Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

James Mont Gilt Hollywood Regency Dressing Table, USA, 1950s
James Mont Gilt Hollywood Regency Dressing Table, USA, 1950s

James Mont Gilt Hollywood Regency Dressing Table, USA, 1950s

By James Mont

Located in Glasgow, GB

the 1950s. A key figure in American mid-century design, Mont is celebrated for his dramatic, highly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vanities

Materials

Platinum, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Teak Low Chest with Mirror – Danish Lowboy Dresser, 1950s
Mid-Century Teak Low Chest with Mirror – Danish Lowboy Dresser, 1950s

Mid-Century Teak Low Chest with Mirror – Danish Lowboy Dresser, 1950s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Beautiful mid-century teak low chest with its original sculptural mirror, dating from the 1950s–60s

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Satinwood Dressing Table by Andrew Milne for Heals, 1950s
Mid Century Satinwood Dressing Table by Andrew Milne for Heals, 1950s

Mid Century Satinwood Dressing Table by Andrew Milne for Heals, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

well-proportioned mid-century satinwood dressing table by Andrew Milne for Heal’s, dating to circa 1955. The design features clean lines and a total of eight drawers: three with rib...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s
Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s

Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s

By Alfred Cox

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid-century walnut dressing table from Alfred Cox, circa 1950s. These pieces were usually

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö
Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö

Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. If you are

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak, Glass

1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact Vanity Kit and Cigarette Case
1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact Vanity Kit and Cigarette Case

1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact Vanity Kit and Cigarette Case

By Evans Case Company

Located in New York, NY

1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact Vanity Kit and Cigarette Case This 1950s mid-century

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

Vintage Paste & Velvet Crown 1950s
Vintage Paste & Velvet Crown 1950s

Vintage Paste & Velvet Crown 1950s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Paste Crown most likely dating to the mid century and possibly earlier. A rare find. Hand set with rhinestones the crown can be worn with or without the velvet lining. Remi...

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Vintage 1950s Vanity Items

Vintage 1950s Hermes "Sac G8" Handbag in Black Box Leather
Vintage 1950s Hermes "Sac G8" Handbag in Black Box Leather

Vintage 1950s Hermes "Sac G8" Handbag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare 1950s Hermes bag. By Hermes. In Black Box calf leather with gold plated hardware. In the

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Vanity Items

Omega Lighter 1950S
Omega Lighter 1950S

Omega Lighter 1950S

By Omega

Located in Geneva, CH

Omega Lighter. Circa 1950. Total weight: 36.58 grams. Height: 4.80 centimeters. Width: 3.90

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Base Metal

Art Deco Volupté USA Golden Compact with Rhinestone Embellishments, 1950s
Art Deco Volupté USA Golden Compact with Rhinestone Embellishments, 1950s

Art Deco Volupté USA Golden Compact with Rhinestone Embellishments, 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a vintage Volupté golden compact with rhinestone embellishments. We are so excited to find this great condition compact with 70+ years of life! It is a highly collectible, Ho...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise Shell Peineta with Blue Rhinestones, Spain, 1950s
Faux Tortoise Shell Peineta with Blue Rhinestones, Spain, 1950s

Faux Tortoise Shell Peineta with Blue Rhinestones, Spain, 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a faux tortoise shell peineta with six forks. This hair ornament, a large fan shaped decorative comb, has small blue rhinestones. Women in the Hispanic world usually worn the...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vanity Items

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Yellow Gold & Ruby Lipstick Case Retro 1950s
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Yellow Gold & Ruby Lipstick Case Retro 1950s

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Yellow Gold & Ruby Lipstick Case Retro 1950s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18k Yellow Gold & Ruby Lipstick Case Retro 1950s Here is your chance to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box
BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box

By Boucheron

Located in Paris, FR

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Rectangular beauty kit in 800 thousandths grooved silver, the lid decorated

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Silver

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1950s Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s vanity you’re looking for. Each 1950s vanity for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. There are many kinds of the 1950s vanity you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s vanity made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s vanity has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Vanity?

The average selling price for a 1950s vanity at 1stDibs is $2,268, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $32,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Vanity
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vanity is a piece of bathroom furniture that typically contains the sink, countertop and mirror. Modern vanities come with all sorts of features such as lights and may feature intricate architectural details and built-in shelves. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage vanity sinks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Many people feel that the best makeup vanity is the one that is trendy, simple, has a lot of storage, is adjustable and will be comfortable for dressing. Perhaps your ideal vanity is elegantly designed and features a beautifully upholstered comfortable stool. It should have storage space to store makeup items, brushes, jewelry watches and much more. Find antique and vintage makeup vanities on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a bathroom vanity typically costs between $450 and $180,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best vanity mirror is a matter of preference, as you’ll want to think about space and how your furniture is arranged with respect to where you want to put it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage vanity mirrors with lights to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have 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. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a marble vanity top is highly dependent on its size, thickness and the grade of marble. Average grade marble weighs 13.34 pounds for a square foot that is one inch thick. Browse a collection of marble vanities on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The meaning of Vanity by Auguste Toulmouche is open to interpretation. However, many art historians believe the piece to be a depiction of self-obsession and vanity displayed by wealthy French aristocrats. The work is an example of the intimate interior scenes of domestic life for which Toulmouche was known. On 1stDibs, find a range of Auguste Toulmouche art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A stone effects vanity top is composed of a blend of about 95 percent crushed natural stone usually quartz and 5 percent synthetic resins to bind the stone. The vanity top can be tinted to a wide variety of colors. They are nonporous and resistant to both stains and scratches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, a Chanel Mini Vanity bag will not fit an iPhone. The petite bag measures just 3.5 inches in length by 4.3 inches in height by 2.8 inches in depth, which is not large enough to fit any version of the iPhone smartphone. However, the slightly larger Chanel Small Vanity bag can accommodate most iPhone models, as it is 6.7 inches by 3.7 inches by 3.1 inches in size. Shop a collection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.