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Late 1950s Teak Vanity with Drop-leaf Top
Late 1950s Teak Vanity with Drop-leaf Top

Late 1950s Teak Vanity with Drop-leaf Top

Located in Roma, RM

Late 1950s Teak Vanity with Drop-leaf Top Product Details Includes a mirror, corner shelf, and side

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Vintage 1950s Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Vintage Italian polka glass & gilt brass vanity & stool, Luigi Brusotti c 1950s
Vintage Italian polka glass & gilt brass vanity & stool, Luigi Brusotti c 1950s

Vintage Italian polka glass & gilt brass vanity & stool, Luigi Brusotti c 1950s

By Luigi Brusotti

Located in Hastings, GB

Vintage Italian polka dot-etched glass & gilt brass vanity by Luigi Brusotti, c1950s, complete with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Yngve Ekström, Teak Desk or Vanity Unit, 1950s, Mobelfabrikken Toften, Denmark
Yngve Ekström, Teak Desk or Vanity Unit, 1950s, Mobelfabrikken Toften, Denmark

Yngve Ekström, Teak Desk or Vanity Unit, 1950s, Mobelfabrikken Toften, Denmark

By Yngve Ekström, Mobelfabrikken Toften

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Yngve Ekström (1913-1988), Small Desk or Vanity Unit, in teak with black painted wooden V-shaped

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table Vanity, English, circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table Vanity, English, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table Vanity, English, circa 1950s

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Mid-Century Modern walnut dressing table vanity, English, circa 1950s. Stylish and sophisticated

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Mirrored Vanity/Bureau
Mirrored Vanity/Bureau

Mirrored Vanity/Bureau

Located in London, GB

1950s, French, Vanity/Bureau with central flip-top mirror, elegant blonde wood cabriole legs and

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Vintage 1950s French Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Jewelry Vanity Mirror Lidded Box in Teak by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Madsen, 1950s
Jewelry Vanity Mirror Lidded Box in Teak by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Madsen, 1950s

Jewelry Vanity Mirror Lidded Box in Teak by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Madsen, 1950s

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Skokie, IL

Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen solid teak jewelry vanity mirror lidded box for Willy Beck

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Beech and Brass Vanity / Console Table with Onyx Top, Italy, 1950s
Ebonized Beech and Brass Vanity / Console Table with Onyx Top, Italy, 1950s

Ebonized Beech and Brass Vanity / Console Table with Onyx Top, Italy, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

It features an ebonized beech frame, a drawer with maple interiors, brass details, and an onyx top. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it has been recently ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund Vanity Table in Oregon Pine, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund Vanity Table in Oregon Pine, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund Vanity Table in Oregon Pine, 1950s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful sculptural vanity by Swedish designer Erik Höglund made for "Boda Trä" in the 1950s. Made

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Pine

Paolo Buffa Attributed Vanity
Paolo Buffa Attributed Vanity

Paolo Buffa Attributed Vanity

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950's Paolo Buffa attributed vanity or dressing table with polished lacquered wood and three

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

"Kastrup" mid century vanity by Louis van Teeffelen for WeBe, Netherlands 1950s
"Kastrup" mid century vanity by Louis van Teeffelen for WeBe, Netherlands 1950s

"Kastrup" mid century vanity by Louis van Teeffelen for WeBe, Netherlands 1950s

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in ECHT, NL

Mid century vanity table with tall mirror. Designed by well known and sought after designer Louis

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Mid-Century I, Parisi Imposing Wood and Thick Glass Vanity Table, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century I, Parisi Imposing Wood and Thick Glass Vanity Table, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century I, Parisi Imposing Wood and Thick Glass Vanity Table, Italy, 1950s

By Galeria Mobili d´Arte Cantù, Ico Parisi

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful and imposing vanity table in dark wood with three drawers on the right and one on the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Vanity
French Louis XVI Style Gilded Vanity

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Vanity

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful and chic French Louis XVI style gilded vanity, circa 1950s, the top is a trifold table

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Vanities

Midcentury Marble-Top Boomerang Shaped Italian Vanity
Midcentury Marble-Top Boomerang Shaped Italian Vanity

Midcentury Marble-Top Boomerang Shaped Italian Vanity

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage 1950s Italian vanity with marble top, brass legs and glass shelf in the shape of a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Italian Vanity Table with Round Mirror
Midcentury Italian Vanity Table with Round Mirror

Midcentury Italian Vanity Table with Round Mirror

Located in Madrid, ES

Wooden dressing table with round mirror made in Italy in the 1950s. The vanity has four drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Walnut and Birch Vanity Table / Console with Mirror ascr. to Buffa
Ebonized Walnut and Birch Vanity Table / Console with Mirror ascr. to Buffa

Ebonized Walnut and Birch Vanity Table / Console with Mirror ascr. to Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. This console table / vanity table is made in ebonized walnut and birch. with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Vanity or Dressing Table in Rosewood with Mirror and Drawers
Danish Midcentury Vanity or Dressing Table in Rosewood with Mirror and Drawers

Danish Midcentury Vanity or Dressing Table in Rosewood with Mirror and Drawers

By Arne Vodder

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant Danish rosewood vanity from the 1950s made from solid rosewood and rosewood veneer. Small

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

Beautiful Italian 1950s Dressing Table
Beautiful Italian 1950s Dressing Table

Beautiful Italian 1950s Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Italian 1950s, kidney shaped vanity, dressing table, with brass frame. The top shelf

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s French Mirrored Dressing Table
1950s French Mirrored Dressing Table

1950s French Mirrored Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

Classic French 1950s dressing table, with one large central drawer and two smaller ones, integral

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950s Italian 'star' Dressing Table
1950s Italian 'star' Dressing Table

1950s Italian 'star' Dressing 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 star motifs lit from beneath by one single bulb...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Elm Dressing Table Vanity with Burl Elm Accents and Inlay
Elm Dressing Table Vanity with Burl Elm Accents and Inlay

Elm Dressing Table Vanity with Burl Elm Accents and Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

Lovely dressing table in Art Moderne style, made in Sweden in the early 1950's. This vanity

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Elm, Burl

1950s Italian 'Polka Dot' Dressing Table
1950s Italian 'Polka Dot' Dressing Table

1950s Italian 'Polka Dot' Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered, 1950s brass dressing table with integral decorative shaped mirror, the lower shelf

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

High Quality Italian Dressing Table, 1950s
High Quality Italian Dressing Table, 1950s

High Quality Italian Dressing Table, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Italy in 1950s. The dressing table set is composed of 3 pieces: the main piece of furniture, the mirror

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen 1950s Rosewood Dressing Table
Kai Kristiansen 1950s Rosewood Dressing Table

Kai Kristiansen 1950s Rosewood Dressing Table

By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was made from highly figured exotic rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark. Matching stoo...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

1950s, Beautiful Teak Dressing Table or  Desk
1950s, Beautiful Teak Dressing Table or  Desk

1950s, Beautiful Teak Dressing Table or Desk

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

top. It is in a very nice condition. Made in Denmark. Period 1950s Dimensions: H 79 cm , W 120 cm , D

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Vintage 1950s Danish Vanities

Mid-Century Dressing Table in Oak, 1950s
Mid-Century Dressing Table in Oak, 1950s

Mid-Century Dressing Table in Oak, 1950s

By Heal's

Located in South Shields, GB

A beautiful quality, 1950's oak dressing table, in the manner of Heals Complete with a concealed

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Teak Dressing Table by Heals from Loughborough, 1950s
Midcentury Teak Dressing Table by Heals from Loughborough, 1950s

Midcentury Teak Dressing Table by Heals from Loughborough, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

1950s -  designed by Neville Ward and Frank Austin This piece stands on slim legs and features three

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

1950s Italian Dressing Table by Fratelli De Capitani
1950s Italian Dressing Table by Fratelli De Capitani

1950s Italian Dressing Table by Fratelli De Capitani

Located in London, GB

Elegant Italian ebonized dressing table with intricate brass detailing to the legs and feet. Curved tilting mirror with brass trim is supported by a decorative brass arm, which exten...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury "Birgitta" Dressing Table Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian Midcentury "Birgitta" Dressing Table Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian Midcentury "Birgitta" Dressing Table Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten, Bodafors

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful “Birgitta” dressing table by Carl Malmsten, made from oak. Neat, curved design. Submerged drawer in the table top, covered by a jalousie door.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Oak

1950s American lucite dressing-table
1950s American lucite dressing-table

1950s American lucite dressing-table

Located in London, GB

Hollywood Glamour. Cool, smooth luxury from California. 1950’s clear Lucite mirror and gold

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Vintage 1950s American Vanities

Materials

Lucite

Italian Dressing Table and Chair, brass and glass, circa 1950s
Italian Dressing Table and Chair, brass and glass, circa 1950s

Italian Dressing Table and Chair, brass and glass, circa 1950s

Located in London, Fitzrovia

The dressing table lights up underneath the glass shelves. It has a fixed pivoting mirror. The seat of the brass chair might need recovering. For shipping purposes, the dressing tabl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Dressing Table in Solid Oak, by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Mid Century Dressing Table in Solid Oak, by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Mid Century Dressing Table in Solid Oak, by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

, ca 1950s. Two drawers and a adjustable mirror. This brutalist piece is in a great vintage condition

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

French Mirrored Dressing Table, 1950s
French Mirrored Dressing Table, 1950s

French Mirrored Dressing Table, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful French mirrored dressing table from the 1950s. One drawer. Etched front. Triptyque

Category

Vintage 1950s French Vanities

Materials

Glass

1950s Italian Brass Dressing Table
1950s Italian Brass Dressing Table

1950s Italian Brass Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered 1950s Dressing Table with integral oval mirror, the lower shelf in etched glass and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Star Dressing Table
1950s Italian Star Dressing Table

1950s Italian Star Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered, 1950s brass dressing table with integral decorative shaped mirror, the lower frosted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Oak Dressing Table by Talgø Møbler, Norway, 1950s
Mid-Century Oak Dressing Table by Talgø Møbler, Norway, 1950s

Mid-Century Oak Dressing Table by Talgø Møbler, Norway, 1950s

By Talgos Mobelfabrikk

Located in Karis, Nyland

Exquisite 1950s dressing table in oak produced by Talgø Møbler, Norway. Adjustable mirror with

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid Century Walnut Beech Chest of Drawers from Heals, 1950s
Mid Century Walnut Beech Chest of Drawers from Heals, 1950s

Mid Century Walnut Beech Chest of Drawers from Heals, 1950s

By Heal's

Located in South Shields, GB

A high quality mid century walnut chest of drawers - attributed to Heals Dating from the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

1950s Italian 'Polka Dot' Dressing Table
1950s Italian 'Polka Dot' Dressing Table

1950s Italian 'Polka Dot' Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered 1950s dressing table with integral oval mirror surrounded by decorative brass detailing

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Abraham A. Patijn Dressing Table, 1950s
Abraham A. Patijn Dressing Table, 1950s

Abraham A. Patijn Dressing Table, 1950s

By Abraham A. Patijn

Located in Den Haag, NL

Wonderful and rare dressing table. Design by A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure Holland 1950s well now

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Nutwood

Elegant Dressing Table with Mirror Wood Parchment Glass Vintage Italy, 1950s
Elegant Dressing Table with Mirror Wood Parchment Glass Vintage Italy, 1950s

Elegant Dressing Table with Mirror Wood Parchment Glass Vintage Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

paper, engraved decorations, gilded wooden frame and raised top, glass top. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper

A A Patijn Curved Dressing Table, 1950s, Holland
A A Patijn Curved Dressing Table, 1950s, Holland

A A Patijn Curved Dressing Table, 1950s, Holland

By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn

Located in Den Haag, NL

Love this vanity by A A Patijn for Zijlstra Joure Holland 1950s All these curves . very nice warm

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Nutwood

1950s Italian Brass Dressing-Table and Chair
1950s Italian Brass Dressing-Table and Chair

1950s Italian Brass Dressing-Table and Chair

Located in London, GB

original 1950s embroidered patterned textile, the brass chair upholstered in grey-green velvet. Dressing

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s "Polka Dot" Dressing Table with Triptych Mirror
1950s "Polka Dot" Dressing Table with Triptych Mirror

1950s "Polka Dot" Dressing Table with Triptych Mirror

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered 1950s dressing table in brass with integral triptych mirror, the lower shelf in etched

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa
1950s Italian Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa

1950s Italian Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Elegant 1950s dressing table of rich cherrywood with three drawers. Circular brass handles and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Dressing Table or a Small Writing Desk, Swedish 1940s-1950s by Carl-Axel Acking
Dressing Table or a Small Writing Desk, Swedish 1940s-1950s by Carl-Axel Acking

Dressing Table or a Small Writing Desk, Swedish 1940s-1950s by Carl-Axel Acking

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Skanninge, SE

Very nice and unusual dressing table attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. If you remove the mirror you can use this piece as a small writing desk. Perfect for a laptop. Nice original c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

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

Italian 1950s Brass and 'polka dot' Glass Dressing-Table
Italian 1950s Brass and 'polka dot' Glass Dressing-Table

Italian 1950s Brass and 'polka dot' Glass Dressing-Table

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered, 1950s brass dressing-table with decorative shaped mirror. The frosted lower shelf is

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Vintage 1950s European Vanities

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Dressing Table by AB Bjärni Bjärnum, 1950s, Sweden
Scandinavian Modern Teak Dressing Table by AB Bjärni Bjärnum, 1950s, Sweden

Scandinavian Modern Teak Dressing Table by AB Bjärni Bjärnum, 1950s, Sweden

Located in The Hague, NL

Scandinavian Modern period dressing- makeup manufactured by AB Bjärni Bjärnum, 1950s period, Sweden

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple & Co, 1950s
Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple & Co, 1950s

Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple & Co, 1950s

By Maple & Co.

Located in South Shields, GB

- Mid-century wardrobe from Maple & Co. - Manufactured in the UK. - Made from walnut & walnut Veneer. - Featuring a rail, shelves and compartments.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple & Co, 1950s
Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple & Co, 1950s

Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple & Co, 1950s

By Maple & Co.

Located in South Shields, GB

- Mid-century wardrobe from Maple & Co. - Manufactured in the UK. - Made from walnut & walnut Veneer. - Featuring two rails and a shelf.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Midcentury 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. The dressing table includes

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

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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 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 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 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 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.
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    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.