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Italian Table Top Vanity Mirror, 1950s
Italian Table Top Vanity Mirror, 1950s

Italian Table Top Vanity Mirror, 1950s

Located in London, GB

An Italian designed tabletop vanity mirror in solid brass brass mounted on a Carrara marble base

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Brass Vanity Tray, Austria, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Brass Vanity Tray, Austria, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Brass Vanity Tray, Austria, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern mirrored brass vanity tray, Austria, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vanity Top Two-Sided Flip Mirror, circa 1950s
Vanity Top Two-Sided Flip Mirror, circa 1950s

Vanity Top Two-Sided Flip Mirror, circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century vanity top two-sided mirror in brushed nickel.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Nickel

1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror

1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror

Located in Sacramento, CA

1950s Danish modern teak secretary desk with fold-down mirror and extendable desk top. The desk has

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Round Brass and White Console or Vanity Mirror, Germany, 1950s
Round Brass and White Console or Vanity Mirror, Germany, 1950s

Round Brass and White Console or Vanity Mirror, Germany, 1950s

Located in Maastricht, NL

An elegant 1950s brass table mirror on a tripod foot. The stem and parts of the foot are lacquered

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s Sascha Brastoff "Vanity Fair" Vide-Poche Catchall Dish
1950s Sascha Brastoff "Vanity Fair" Vide-Poche Catchall Dish

1950s Sascha Brastoff "Vanity Fair" Vide-Poche Catchall Dish

By Sascha Brastoff

Located in Westfield, NJ

Vintage circa 1950s Sascha Brastoff catchall dish or vide-poche. Ceramic and hand painted with the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

1950'S  VANITY BY E G PLAN
1950'S  VANITY BY E G PLAN

1950'S VANITY BY E G PLAN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BEAUTIFUL VANITY WITH FIVE DRAWERS AND TOP MIRROR.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Vanity Dressing Table Designed By Halvdan Pettersson For Tibro In Sweden.
1950s Vanity Dressing Table Designed By Halvdan Pettersson For Tibro In Sweden.

1950s Vanity Dressing Table Designed By Halvdan Pettersson For Tibro In Sweden.

By Tibro Möbler, Halvdan Pettersson

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This beautiful designed vanity by Halvdan Pettersson is a absolutely must have if you want to style

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Polka Dot Italian Dressing-Table or Vanity with Triptych Mirror
1950s Polka Dot Italian Dressing-Table or Vanity with Triptych Mirror

1950s Polka Dot Italian Dressing-Table or Vanity with Triptych Mirror

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered 1950s, vanity in brass with integral triptych mirror. The lower shelf is in etched glass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950s Vanity Mirror in the Style of Gio Ponti
Italian 1950s Vanity Mirror in the Style of Gio Ponti

Italian 1950s Vanity Mirror in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

Stylish dressing table mirror with floating brass frame and curly decorative detailing. Brass support feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Dressing Vanity
Art Deco Style Dressing Vanity

Art Deco Style Dressing Vanity

Located in Astoria, NY

A 1950's vanity/dressing table with hand carved faux-drapery on a pair of doors, which open to

Category

20th Century American Vanities

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, Holla
Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, Holla

Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, Holla

By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1950s vanity or dressing table by influential Dutch mid-century designer A.A. Patijn for

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Vanity Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
French Vintage Vanity Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus

French Vintage Vanity Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant pair of French 1950s vanity chairs in elm, reupholstered in a blue velvet blend. Seat

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Elm, Velvet

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

1950's Stitched leather vanity by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather vanity This is a very rare piece By Jacques Adnet France

Category

Vintage 1950s French Vanities

Materials

Metal

1950's Overscaled Important Mirrored Vanity
1950's Overscaled Important Mirrored Vanity

1950's Overscaled Important Mirrored Vanity

Located in Dallas, TX

Important mirrored vanity from the James Mason estate belonging to Pamela Mason. Fully restored

Category

Vintage 1950s Vanities

Refined Vanity Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev
Refined Vanity Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev

Refined Vanity Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev

By Severin Hansen Jr.

Located in Utrecht, NL

Exquisitely crafted teak 1950s vanity desk with hidden mirror and recessed compartment and one fine

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Vanity in Rosewood and Steel by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950’s
Vanity in Rosewood and Steel by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950’s

Vanity in Rosewood and Steel by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950’s

By Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Vanity in Rosewood and Steel by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950’s Additional Information: Material

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

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

Mid-Century Vanity Mirror on Stand
Mid-Century Vanity Mirror on Stand

Mid-Century Vanity Mirror on Stand

Located in Wilton, CT

Very well made weighted 1950s vanity mirror in excellent condition. Great oversize oval reflecting

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Vanity
1950s Italian Vanity

1950s Italian Vanity

Located in London, GB

Wonderful brass dressing table with elaborately-carved brass mirror and candle-twist arms wired for light. The table top is made of a lightly-veined marble, standing on a tripod base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Italian Vanity Table
1950s Italian Vanity Table

1950s Italian Vanity Table

Located in London, GB

An Italian 1950’s openable desk and vanity table in blonde walnut with mirror and light.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vanity of the 1950s
Vanity of the 1950s

Vanity of the 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Dressing table with drawers and mirror; lacquered wood, legs and frame in ebonized oak with "pickled" effect, back-treated glass top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

1950's Slim Mahogany Dressing Table / Vanity by Tibro, Sweden
1950's Slim Mahogany Dressing Table / Vanity by Tibro, Sweden

1950's Slim Mahogany Dressing Table / Vanity by Tibro, Sweden

By Tibro Möbler

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Möbler Sweden in the 1950's. Allover in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

1950s Italian Brass Vanity Table
1950s Italian Brass Vanity Table

1950s Italian Brass Vanity Table

Located in London, GB

A fabulous 2 tiered 1950s glass and brass vanity table with adjustable mirror in a decorative frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Lacewood & Maple British Vanity Dressing Table 1950's
Mid Century Lacewood & Maple British Vanity Dressing Table 1950's

Mid Century Lacewood & Maple British Vanity Dressing Table 1950's

Located in Norwich, GB

1950's. Overall in excellent clean condition with a lovely colour, the table has been sympathetically

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood, Maple, 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

1950s French Vanity Table and Stool
1950s French Vanity Table and Stool

1950s French Vanity Table and Stool

Located in London, GB

Wonderful brass vanity table with matching stool, the table with integral triptych mirror and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Vanity Table, circa 1950s
Italian Brass Vanity Table, circa 1950s

Italian Brass Vanity Table, circa 1950s

Located in Greding, DE

Midcentury vanity table on a three-legged brass base with a kidney-shaped tabletop and one shelf

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Vanity Table, circa 1950s
Italian Brass Vanity Table, circa 1950s

Italian Brass Vanity Table, circa 1950s

Located in Greding, DE

Midcentury vanity table on a three-legged brass base with a kidney-shaped tabletop and one shelf

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield
1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield

1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Mid-Century Modern Maple Vanity by Heywood-Wakefield ✨ Crafted in the 1950s, this American-made

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Maple

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

Chestnut wood vanity table, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s
Chestnut wood vanity table, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s

Chestnut wood vanity table, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

An exquisite vanity table, petineuse, crafted in chestnut wood, featuring a hinged compartment with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Chestnut

Danish Vintage Vanity Set, 1950s
Danish Vintage Vanity Set, 1950s

Danish Vintage Vanity Set, 1950s

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish vanity with 2 matching bedside tables. The vanity has a large foldable 3-winged mirror and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Italian 'Polka Dot' Vanity (Dressing Table), 1950s
Italian 'Polka Dot' Vanity (Dressing Table), 1950s

Italian 'Polka Dot' Vanity (Dressing Table), 1950s

Located in London, GB

etched in polka dots with a fitted light for a touch of glamour, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian 'dot' Dressing Table/ Vanity Table
1950s Italian 'dot' Dressing Table/ Vanity Table

1950s Italian 'dot' Dressing Table/ Vanity Table

Located in London, GB

Vintage, Brass and Glass, Dressing Table with integral mirror on glass top with etched border decoration, a secondary glass shelf with dot motifs lit from beneath by one single bulb ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Brass Vanity or Dressing Table
1950s Italian Brass Vanity or Dressing Table

1950s Italian Brass Vanity or Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

Kidney-shaped brass dressing table with brass drawer and mirrored top. Deep-beveled oval mirror supported by decorative brass frame with lamp holders.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Glass Dressing/Vanity Table, 1950s
Italian Brass and Glass Dressing/Vanity Table, 1950s

Italian Brass and Glass Dressing/Vanity Table, 1950s

Located in London, GB

1950s Italian brass and glass dressing/vanity table with oval mirror.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Brass Dressing Table / Vanity with Light
1950s Italian Brass Dressing Table / Vanity with Light

1950s Italian Brass Dressing Table / Vanity with Light

Located in London, Fitzrovia

1950s small and quirky Italian brass dressing table / vanity with light under. Can be dismantled.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Table with Drawers, 1950s
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Table with Drawers, 1950s

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Table with Drawers, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

A very beautiful Danish teak vanity sideboard or table with drawers and an adjustable mirror from

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Unusual 1950s Italian Demilune Sideboard or Vanity-Table
Unusual 1950s Italian Demilune Sideboard or Vanity-Table

Unusual 1950s Italian Demilune Sideboard or Vanity-Table

Located in London, GB

Painted fruitwood two-drawer sideboard or vanity-table on elegant tapered circular legs, with peach

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s
Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s

Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian vanity desk with mirror from the 50s. Three drawers with a brass key. Nice colored glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Vanity Table with Large Shaped Mirror
1950s Italian Vanity Table with Large Shaped Mirror

1950s Italian Vanity Table with Large Shaped Mirror

Located in London, GB

Two-drawer dressing-table in light fruit wood with large shaped mirror, on turned and fluted tapering legs. The height given below is that of the tabletop. The height to the top of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vanity Table Burl Veneer, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Vintage Vanity Table Burl Veneer, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Vintage Vanity Table Burl Veneer, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Vanity Table with mirror in briarwood veneer with back-treated glass and brass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Kidney Shaped Vanity with Back Painted Green Glass, Italy 1950s
Kidney Shaped Vanity with Back Painted Green Glass, Italy 1950s

Kidney Shaped Vanity with Back Painted Green Glass, Italy 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming 1950s vanity or petite writing desk in the style of Italian architect and furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Solid Maple Vanity and Stool, circa 1950s
Solid Maple Vanity and Stool, circa 1950s

Solid Maple Vanity and Stool, circa 1950s

Located in South Charleston, WV

Circa 1950's, USA, All solid birch Lumber, Lacquered. The vanity measures approx. 43.75" wide and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Maple

1950s Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Triple Vanity Dressing Table
1950s Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Triple Vanity Dressing Table

1950s Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Triple Vanity Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

An elegant Italian dressing table in brass faux bamboo with integrated light and triple vanity

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass

1950s Italian Marble and Brass Dressing-Table or Vanity
1950s Italian Marble and Brass Dressing-Table or Vanity

1950s Italian Marble and Brass Dressing-Table or Vanity

Located in London, GB

Well-proportioned brass dressing table or vanity with honey-colored marble top, on wheels, with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Swedish Desk/ Vanity by Yngve Ekström
1950s Swedish Desk/ Vanity by Yngve Ekström

1950s Swedish Desk/ Vanity by Yngve Ekström

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Small desk, vanity designed by Yngve Ekström. Manufactured by AB Emmaboda Möbelfabrik in Sweden

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mirrored Vanity
Mirrored Vanity

Mirrored Vanity

Sold|$2,250

Mirrored Vanity

Located in North Miami, FL

A 1950's mirrored vanity with a little hollywood glamour.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Vanities

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu, circa 1950s
Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu, circa 1950s

Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu, circa 1950s

By Jules Leleu

Located in CA, CA

A Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu circa 1950s A beautifully proportioned piece of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut flip top jewelry chest or vanity with mirror By T.H

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern solid birch flip top jewelry chest or vanity with mirror By Paul

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch

Vintage 1950s Geisha Maiko Japanese Kyodai Makeup Vanity and Mirror
Vintage 1950s Geisha Maiko Japanese Kyodai Makeup Vanity and Mirror

Vintage 1950s Geisha Maiko Japanese Kyodai Makeup Vanity and Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful petit table top Japanese Kyodai or makeup vanity cabinet with a mirror and drawer. With a

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Vanity Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa
1950s Italian Vanity Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa

1950s Italian Vanity Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Three-drawer vanity table in cherrywood with lighter fruit wood drawers, integrated brass circular

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Space Age Vanity by Barbarella, 1950s
Vintage Space Age Vanity by Barbarella, 1950s

Vintage Space Age Vanity by Barbarella, 1950s

Located in Oirlo, LI

A nice and especially useful Space Age dressing table from 1950. This dressing table is made by

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Plastic

Italian Vanities Table with Mirror and Stool, 1950s
Italian Vanities Table with Mirror and Stool, 1950s

Italian Vanities Table with Mirror and Stool, 1950s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian vanities table with mirror and stool,1950s. Dimensions: H= 169 cm; W= 126 cm; D= 40 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.