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Frode Holm Vanity or Dressing Chair in Teak and Lambswool, Denmark, 1950s
Frode Holm Vanity or Dressing Chair in Teak and Lambswool, Denmark, 1950s

Frode Holm Vanity or Dressing Chair in Teak and Lambswool, Denmark, 1950s

By Frode Holm

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Wonderful vanity of dressing chair for the bedroom designed by Frode Holm in the 1950s for the high

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Brass Murano Glass Table Vanity Mirror, 1950s
Fontana Arte Brass Murano Glass Table Vanity Mirror, 1950s

Fontana Arte Brass Murano Glass Table Vanity Mirror, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

Located in Paris, IDF

This beautiful brass and thick Murano glass table vanity mirror was manufactured by Fontana Arte in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Mirrored Vanity Desk
French Mirrored Vanity Desk

French Mirrored Vanity Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

French Louis XVI style mirror veneered vanity desk, possibly 1950s, the rectangular glass top with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chest of Drawers with Built in Vanity Dresser by Børge Mogensen, Teak, 1950s
Chest of Drawers with Built in Vanity Dresser by Børge Mogensen, Teak, 1950s

Chest of Drawers with Built in Vanity Dresser by Børge Mogensen, Teak, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Chest of drawers with built in vanity mirror and flip down table surface designed by Børge Mogensen

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Vanity Table with Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Vanity Table with Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Vanity Table with Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stunning and very rare Italian small Vanity Table of the 1950s, equipped with mirror and armchair

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Console Table, Tv Stand or Vanity Ascribable to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s-1950s
Console Table, Tv Stand or Vanity Ascribable to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s-1950s

Console Table, Tv Stand or Vanity Ascribable to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s-1950s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made from mahogany, maple filleting, brass and glass. It has been perfectly polished with shellac. It is in such perfect condition that is ready to become a piece in the home.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Rope and Tassel Mirror Oval Vanity Tray 1950s
Hollywood Regency Brass Rope and Tassel Mirror Oval Vanity Tray 1950s

Hollywood Regency Brass Rope and Tassel Mirror Oval Vanity Tray 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Oval Vanity Tray with Gilt Rope & Tassel Detail, c. 1950s Elegant and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Maple Vanity Dresser with Mirror attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
Italian Maple Vanity Dresser with Mirror attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

Italian Maple Vanity Dresser with Mirror attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Traversetolo, IT

The design of this so amazing maple vanity dresser is attributed to Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Vanity Dresser by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Vanity Dresser by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Vanity Dresser by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stunning Sideboard and/or Vanity dresser designed by Vittorio & Plinio Dassi in the 1950s. Its

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Crystal

Double Sided Vanity Mirror with Magnification, Chrome and Gold Plated 1950s
Double Sided Vanity Mirror with Magnification, Chrome and Gold Plated 1950s

Double Sided Vanity Mirror with Magnification, Chrome and Gold Plated 1950s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Very elegant small double-sided vanity mirror, made of silver and gold metal, from the 1950s. The

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Table Mirror from the 1950s
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Table Mirror from the 1950s

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Table Mirror from the 1950s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish teak mirror from the 1950s in midcentury Scandinavian design.  

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

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Jacques Adnet Small Vanity Stool
Jacques Adnet Small Vanity Stool

Jacques Adnet Small Vanity Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jacques Adnet small swivel brass leg vanity stool, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Brass

1950s New Hope Studio Dresser with Pullout Vanity after Phillip Lloyd Powell
1950s New Hope Studio Dresser with Pullout Vanity after Phillip Lloyd Powell

1950s New Hope Studio Dresser with Pullout Vanity after Phillip Lloyd Powell

By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Jens Risom

Located in Southampton, NJ

1950s new hope studio custom 8-drawer dresser with pullout vanity and single cabinet with shelf in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vanity Dresser with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vanity Dresser with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vanity Dresser with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stylish Italian vanity dresser designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s. The cabinet is in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Dresser with Mirror attr. to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Dresser with Mirror attr. to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Dresser with Mirror attr. to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Traversetolo, IT

The design of this so amazing maple vanity dresser is attributed to Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Faux Bamboo Ebonized Sideboard Dresser/Vanity
English Faux Bamboo Ebonized Sideboard Dresser/Vanity

English Faux Bamboo Ebonized Sideboard Dresser/Vanity

Located in Staffordshire, GB

English Faux bamboo ebonized sideboard dresser/vanity, circa 1950s. Faux bamboo ebonized

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Mid-20th Century British Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asymmetrical Wall Mirror, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Vintage Asymmetrical Wall Mirror, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Vintage Asymmetrical Wall Mirror, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

A beautiful mid-century vintage mirror from the 1950s, originally part of a vanity set and now a

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Set of Three Danish Modern Low Stools in Teak and Rush
Set of Three Danish Modern Low Stools in Teak and Rush

Set of Three Danish Modern Low Stools in Teak and Rush

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three circa 1950s Danish Modern low / vanity / foot stools with woven paper cord seats and

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Vanity for Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Vanity for Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Vanity for Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte

By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Littleton, CO

1950s vanity with bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Móveis e Objetos de Arte of Brazil in

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn
Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn

Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn

By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1950s vanity by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Meubelfabriek. Zijlstra, founded in the Dutch

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair
Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair

Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair

By Frode Holm

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare and elegant 1950s vanity chair attributed to designer Frode Holm, with an elegantly curved

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1950s Italian Cherrywood Dressing Table or Vanity
1950s Italian Cherrywood Dressing Table or Vanity

1950s Italian Cherrywood Dressing Table or Vanity

Located in London, GB

Elegant dressing-table or vanity with rounded corners on gently-curved tapering legs, single drawer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

1950s  Stunning curved Vanity and matching Stool
1950s  Stunning curved Vanity and matching Stool

1950s Stunning curved Vanity and matching Stool

By Abraham A. Patijn

Located in Den Haag, NL

Love this dressing table . Round shaped cabinets with tambour doors ,comes with solid Brass handles . Between the cabinets a thick curved Glass plate ,decorated with a Gold lining...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Nutwood

1950s Italian Polka dot vanity table
1950s Italian Polka dot vanity table

1950s Italian Polka dot vanity table

Located in London, GB

Two tiered 1950s brass and glass vanity table with integral mirror. The lower glass shelf is etched

Category

Vintage 1950s Vanities

Materials

Brass

Elegant Dutch Vanity in Birch, 1950s
Elegant Dutch Vanity in Birch, 1950s

Elegant Dutch Vanity in Birch, 1950s

By Pastoe

Located in Dronten, NL

This elegant Dutch vanity from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century refinement with its clean lines

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch, Plywood

1950s Stitched Leather Vanity by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Vanity by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Vanity by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950s stitched leather vanity by Jacques Adnet Dimensions of the stool Diameter 31, high 43 cm.

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Vintage 1950s European Vanities

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

Danish Midcentury Teak Vanity or Small Dressing Table, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Midcentury Teak Vanity or Small Dressing Table, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Midcentury Teak Vanity or Small Dressing Table, Denmark, 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very elegant vanity or dressing table with mirror made in the Denmark in the 1950s from teak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

A A Patijn Walnut Veneer Vanity for Zijlstra Holland, 1950s
A A Patijn Walnut Veneer Vanity for Zijlstra Holland, 1950s

A A Patijn Walnut Veneer Vanity for Zijlstra Holland, 1950s

By Abraham A. Patijn

Located in The Hague, NL

Rare walnut Mid-Century Modern vanity or dressing table by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra. With solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Mid-Century Teak Vanity Table by Svante Skogh, 1950s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Teak Vanity Table by Svante Skogh, 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Teak Vanity Table by Svante Skogh, 1950s

By Svante Skogh

Located in Karis, Nyland

A mid-century model 315 vanity table with tilting adjustable mirror designed by Svante Skogh for

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

1950s Lucite and glass dressing room vanity by Hill Manufacturing Co.
1950s Lucite and glass dressing room vanity by Hill Manufacturing Co.

1950s Lucite and glass dressing room vanity by Hill Manufacturing Co.

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Winnetka, IL

This Hollywood Regency dressing room vanity epitomizes the Period ;having a lift top 2 sided mirror

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic

Vanity Table / Console Table with Portuguese Pink Marble Top, Italy, 1950s
Vanity Table / Console Table with Portuguese Pink Marble Top, Italy, 1950s

Vanity Table / Console Table with Portuguese Pink Marble Top, Italy, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

It is made in brass and white lacquered wood and features a Portuguese pink marble top. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excell...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

George Nelson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s
George Nelson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s

George Nelson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern bleached walnut flip top jewelry chest or vanity with mirror

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Italian Mid Century Vanity Set
Italian Mid Century Vanity Set

Italian Mid Century Vanity Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian vanity from the 1950s in original condition. Also one more vanity available with no mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Formica, Fruitwood

1950s Mahogany Vanity or Dressing Table by Halvdan Pettersson for Tibro, Sweden
1950s Mahogany Vanity or Dressing Table by Halvdan Pettersson for Tibro, Sweden

1950s Mahogany Vanity or Dressing Table by Halvdan Pettersson for Tibro, Sweden

By Halvdan Pettersson, Skaraborgs Möbelindustri Tibro

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Mahogany with brass and vinyl dressing table or vanity on high legs designed by Halvdan Pettersson

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Vanity or Dressing Table by Halvdan Pettersson for Tibro, Sweden, 1950s
Mahogany Vanity or Dressing Table by Halvdan Pettersson for Tibro, Sweden, 1950s

Mahogany Vanity or Dressing Table by Halvdan Pettersson for Tibro, Sweden, 1950s

By Halvdan Pettersson, Skaraborgs Möbelindustri Tibro

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Mahogany/brass and vinyl dressing table or vanity on high legs designed by Halvdan Pettersson in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian Vanity Mirror White in Brass and Wood Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s
Italian Vanity Mirror White in Brass and Wood Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s

Italian Vanity Mirror White in Brass and Wood Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful little make-up desk from the 1950s. The desk is attributed to the famous Italian design

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Illums Bolighus Vanity Dressing Table in Pine
Illums Bolighus Vanity Dressing Table in Pine

Illums Bolighus Vanity Dressing Table in Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dressing table, in pine and glass, by Illums Bolighus, Sweden, 1950s. Interesting vanity in

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Pine, Mirror

Elegant Mid-Century Vanity in Elm and Wood
Elegant Mid-Century Vanity in Elm and Wood

Elegant Mid-Century Vanity in Elm and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vanity, beech, elm, mirror, Europe, 1950s An elegant vanity table crafted in Europe during the

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Beech, Elm

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

Italian Modern Gio Ponti Style Vanity with Articulated Circular Mirrors
Italian Modern Gio Ponti Style Vanity with Articulated Circular Mirrors

Italian Modern Gio Ponti Style Vanity with Articulated Circular Mirrors

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning, 1950s Italian modern vanity with a white top and adjustable rotating circular mirrors

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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 rectangular shaped mirror. The frosted lower shelf is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vanitie Desk, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vanitie Desk, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vanitie Desk, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian vanitie from 50s. Structure made of solid wood. Two folding doors with shelves inside. It can be used as a desk.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Teak Dressing Table from Heals, Loughborough, 1950s
Mid-Century Teak Dressing Table from Heals, Loughborough, 1950s

Mid-Century Teak Dressing Table from Heals, 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

20th Century Italian Vintage Dressing Table and Mirror, 1950s
20th Century Italian Vintage Dressing Table and Mirror, 1950s

20th Century Italian Vintage Dressing Table and Mirror, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

Mid-Century Italian art deco style dresser or vanity composed of bird's-eye maple veneer, beechwood

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Oak dressing table 'Birgitta' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
Oak dressing table 'Birgitta' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

Oak dressing table 'Birgitta' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Lovely dressing table by renowned designer Carl Malmsten and produced in Sweden during the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Vintage Modern Smokey Mirror Dressing Table, Italian, circa 1950s
Vintage Modern Smokey Mirror Dressing Table, Italian, circa 1950s

Vintage Modern Smokey Mirror Dressing Table, Italian, circa 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A modern Venetian style gilt dressing table or vanity with Smokey glass panels, the top with etched

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fine 1950s Ulrich Dressing Table
Fine 1950s Ulrich Dressing Table

Fine 1950s Ulrich Dressing Table

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in London, GB

A fine Italian 1950s cherrywood & brass handles dressing table with two flip door drawers and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian 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 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.