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Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Desk with a Sunburst Mirror, 1950s
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Desk with a Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Desk with a Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Vienna, AT

The presented charming desk or vanity was made of rattan and features a matching stool. Furthermore

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Plywood

1950s, Bedside Tables in Mahogany and Brass by Halvdan Pettersson, Tibro, Sweden
1950s, Bedside Tables in Mahogany and Brass by Halvdan Pettersson, Tibro, Sweden

1950s, Bedside Tables in Mahogany and Brass by Halvdan Pettersson, Tibro, Sweden

By Skaraborgs Möbelindustri Tibro, Halvdan Pettersson

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

1950s, mahogany / brass and vinyl, bedside tables or nightstands, on high legs designed by Halvdan

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Red Sky Leather Toilet Set by Mascagni, 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Red Sky Leather Toilet Set by Mascagni, 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Red Sky Leather Toilet Set by Mascagni, 1950s

Located in Florence, IT

Mid-Century Italian Red Sky Leather Toilet Set by Umberto Mascagni. The piece comes in three pieces: Toilet/Console, mirror and bench. The set is made of red sky leather with white b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, PVC, Cherry

Wall-Mounted Dressing Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
Wall-Mounted Dressing Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

Wall-Mounted Dressing Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Steenwijk, NL

Beautiful dressing table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. This wall-mounted item is part of the birch series and the model is EB05. This specific one is in a very nice condition. It does...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Plywood

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

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

By Henning Kjærnulf

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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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Vanities

Materials

Brass

Ultra Glam 1950's Austrian Black Cigarette Holder With Rhinestones
Ultra Glam 1950's Austrian Black Cigarette Holder With Rhinestones

Ultra Glam 1950's Austrian Black Cigarette Holder With Rhinestones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Smoke in vintage style with this 1950's glam cigarette holder reminiscent of 1920's flapper

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Crystal

Rare Find, Hermes, 1950's Lipstick Gold Tone Petrol Lighter
Rare Find, Hermes, 1950's Lipstick Gold Tone Petrol Lighter

Rare Find, Hermes, 1950's Lipstick Gold Tone Petrol Lighter

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

HERMES, 1950's Authentic HERMES Was not used for many years 1950's Measures: 66mm x 20mm - 55 grams

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold

Cartier 1950s 14kt Gold Match Book Holder
Cartier 1950s 14kt Gold Match Book Holder

Cartier 1950s 14kt Gold Match Book Holder

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gorgeous authentic 14kt Gold match book holder by Cartier circa 1950s. Is approximately 2 1/8" by 1

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Vintage 1950s American Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

1950s Vintage Art Deco Cigarette Case
1950s Vintage Art Deco Cigarette Case

1950s Vintage Art Deco Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

1950s Vintage Art Deco Cigarette Case VINTAGE TIN CIGARETTE CASE Black Lacquer GOLD TONE TOBACCO

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Rare Find, Vintage 1950s Thorens Cigarette Case and Lighter, working
Rare Find, Vintage 1950s Thorens Cigarette Case and Lighter, working

Rare Find, Vintage 1950s Thorens Cigarette Case and Lighter, working

Located in New York, NY

CONDITION IN ORIGINAL BOX RARE 1950's Thorens Gold Tone Open the case, take a cigarette and then close and

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

1950s, Circa Evans Vintage Ladies Cigarette and Lighter Case
1950s, Circa Evans Vintage Ladies Cigarette and Lighter Case

1950s, Circa Evans Vintage Ladies Cigarette and Lighter Case

Located in New York, NY

in good condition but has some scratches as you might expert from a case dating back to the 1950s

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter in Box 1950s
Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter in Box 1950s

Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter in Box 1950s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in DELFT, NL

tangible emblem of perpetual class. The Rollagas model, introduced in the 1950s, is celebrated for

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Square base 1950s

Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Square base 1950s

Located in DELFT, NL

for its age. Made in Germany in the 1950s. Almost no wear to its corners and edges, and the paint on

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Enamel

Rare Vintage Benlow Golmet Gold Plated Patrol Lighter 1950s
Rare Vintage Benlow Golmet Gold Plated Patrol Lighter 1950s

Rare Vintage Benlow Golmet Gold Plated Patrol Lighter 1950s

Located in New York, NY

BENLOW GOLMET - ENGLAND - VINTAGE - COLLECTIBLE - PETROL LIGHTER - ORIGINAL #SR T Patrol lighter Gold plated Made in ENGLAND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE PETROL LIGHTER Unused for many de...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Lucite Clutch Flyover New York, Grace Kelly Style Circa 1950s
Lucite Clutch Flyover New York, Grace Kelly Style Circa 1950s

Lucite Clutch Flyover New York, Grace Kelly Style Circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

in mint condition. Embellished with crystals on the handles. Part of the New York 1950s flyover

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Zircon

TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Tie Clip Circa 1950s
TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Tie Clip Circa 1950s

TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Tie Clip Circa 1950s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Tie Clip Circa 1950s Here is your chance to purchase a

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

1950's Solid Brass French Vanity Mirror
1950's Solid Brass French Vanity Mirror

1950's Solid Brass French Vanity Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1950's solid brass vanity mirror, in good vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950’s Italian Brass Chiavari Vanity Chair
1950’s Italian Brass Chiavari Vanity Chair

1950’s Italian Brass Chiavari Vanity Chair

By Chiavari

Located in Hanover, MA

A vintage 1950's Italian brass Chiavari vanity chair with red velvet seat cover. No bends or

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Vanity Mirror, Ca 1950 - 1960's
Scandinavian Modern Teak Vanity Mirror, Ca 1950 - 1960's

Scandinavian Modern Teak Vanity Mirror, Ca 1950 - 1960's

Located in Örebro, SE

Very cool and rare scandinavian modern teak vanity mirror, ca 1950 - 1960's. Signed AK. Good

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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Gilded Petite Hand Painted Porcelain Vanity or Serving Dish, circa 1950's
Gilded Petite Hand Painted Porcelain Vanity or Serving Dish, circa 1950's

Gilded Petite Hand Painted Porcelain Vanity or Serving Dish, circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gilded petite porcelain vanity or serving dish, circa 1950's. This small decorative dish or

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

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Lucite Swivel Vanity Chair
1950s Lucite Swivel Vanity Chair

1950s Lucite Swivel Vanity Chair

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Lucite swivel vanity chair. Needs reupholstering.

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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Large 1950s Brass Vanity Mirror
Large 1950s Brass Vanity Mirror

Large 1950s Brass Vanity Mirror

By Münchner Werkstätten, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare large brass vanity or table mirror from the 1950s. Tripod base with and unusually large and

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

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

1950s Italian Brass Vanity Table Mirror

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Beautiful Italian 1950s double sided swiveling vanity mirror in brass frame.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s Hollywood Regency Tassel Italian Vanity Stool
1950s Hollywood Regency Tassel Italian Vanity Stool

1950s Hollywood Regency Tassel Italian Vanity Stool

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency vanity stool bench for sale. Made of metal with a gold aged brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Metal

Early 1950's Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture
Early 1950's Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture

Early 1950's Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Dallas, TX

This fine example of early 1950's streamlined furniture designed by Paul T. Frankl and made by

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Neoclassical Brass Mirror Vanity Tray Italy
1950s Neoclassical Brass Mirror Vanity Tray Italy

1950s Neoclassical Brass Mirror Vanity Tray Italy

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Neoclassical Brass Mirror Vanity Tray Italy In the Style of Tommaso Barbi No handles

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

White Midcentury Console Table Vanity Table, Italy, 1950s
White Midcentury Console Table Vanity Table, Italy, 1950s

White Midcentury Console Table Vanity Table, Italy, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful matt-white console or vanity table from the 1950s, made in Italy. it has a glass top

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Mirror or Vanity Mirror in Brass, 1950s
Table Mirror or Vanity Mirror in Brass, 1950s

Table Mirror or Vanity Mirror in Brass, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous table or vanity mirror with full brass frame and stand. Made in Italy in the 1950s. The

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s. Teak Vanity / Dressing Table by Ulferts, Sweden
1950s. Teak Vanity / Dressing Table by Ulferts, Sweden

1950s. Teak Vanity / Dressing Table by Ulferts, Sweden

By Ulferts Swedish

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful vanity / dressing table by Ulferts, Sweden. This dressing table is made of teak and

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Bedroom Sets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Brass-Framed Vanity Mirror, 1950s
Italian Brass-Framed Vanity Mirror, 1950s

Italian Brass-Framed Vanity Mirror, 1950s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Gorgeous vanity mirror with full brass frame and base. Made in Italy in the 1950s. The round frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s French Brass Mirror Vanity Tray
1950s French Brass Mirror Vanity Tray

1950s French Brass Mirror Vanity Tray

Located in Chula Vista, CA

French Vanity Tray Mirror Brass  1 h x 19.5 long x 11.5 d preowned original vintage condition refer

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Precedent Collection Vanity Bench, circa 1950s
Edward Wormley Precedent Collection Vanity Bench, circa 1950s

Edward Wormley Precedent Collection Vanity Bench, circa 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Bench slightly curved seat with new dark brown finish on silver elm frame, vintage upholstery. Restored.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Italian Walnut Wood Console or Vanity Dressing Table
1950s Italian Walnut Wood Console or Vanity Dressing Table

1950s Italian Walnut Wood Console or Vanity Dressing Table

Located in New York, NY

1950s Italian rare walnut wood console or vanity dressing table with slightly curved front edge

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Table Mirror in Polished Brass, Vanity, Adjustable, Italy, 1950s
Table Mirror in Polished Brass, Vanity, Adjustable, Italy, 1950s

Table Mirror in Polished Brass, Vanity, Adjustable, Italy, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Table mirror in brass, vanity, adjustable. This elegant table or make up mirror was designed and

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Vanity Mirror circa 1950s Italy Venetian Venice
Murano Glass Vanity Mirror circa 1950s Italy Venetian Venice

Murano Glass Vanity Mirror circa 1950s Italy Venetian Venice

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade light blue flowers. Can be used as a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s Italy Venetian Venice
Murano Glass Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s Italy Venetian Venice

Murano Glass Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s Italy Venetian Venice

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade light yellow flowers. Can be used as

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Murano Glass

Neoclassical Adjustable Brass and Wood Vanity Italian Table Mirror, 1950s
Neoclassical Adjustable Brass and Wood Vanity Italian Table Mirror, 1950s

Neoclassical Adjustable Brass and Wood Vanity Italian Table Mirror, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful neoclassical brass and wood Italian vanity table mirror. This elegant table or makeup

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Mark Cross Tan Leather Travel Dual Vanity Train Case
1950s Mark Cross Tan Leather Travel Dual Vanity Train Case

1950s Mark Cross Tan Leather Travel Dual Vanity Train Case

By Mark Cross

Located in Stamford, CT

1950s tan leather travel vanity by Mark across. The smaller case folds flat into the large case

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Silk

Neoclassical Adjustable Brass and Wood Italian Vanity Table Mirror, 1950s
Neoclassical Adjustable Brass and Wood Italian Vanity Table Mirror, 1950s

Neoclassical Adjustable Brass and Wood Italian Vanity Table Mirror, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful neoclassical brass and wood Italian vanity table mirror. This elegant table or make up

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Black Vanity Stool Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
1950s Black Vanity Stool Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar

1950s Black Vanity Stool Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a sculptural black vanity stool elegant modern design. New cushion and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

By Frode Holm, Illums Bolighus

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Midcentury Desk/ Vanity, circa Early 1950s
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Midcentury Desk/ Vanity, circa Early 1950s

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Midcentury Desk/ Vanity, circa Early 1950s

By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Peabody, MA

A rare vanity/desk by Harold Schwartz for Romweber, circa early 1950s. After WWII the US faced one

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

Materials

Mahogany

Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice
Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice

Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade light yellow flowers. Can be used as

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice
Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice

Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade clear glass flowers. Can be used as

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice
Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice

Murano Glass Handheld Vanity Mirror, circa 1950s, Italy, Venetian Venice

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade clear glass flowers. Can be used as

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Murano Glass

Minimal Desk Vanity Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s
Minimal Desk Vanity Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s

Minimal Desk Vanity Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Minimal desk vanity Mid-Century Italian design 1950s, rosewood and chestnut.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Rosewood

1950s, Mid-Century Austrian Tripod Brass Vanity Mirror
1950s, Mid-Century Austrian Tripod Brass Vanity Mirror

1950s, Mid-Century Austrian Tripod Brass Vanity Mirror

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This vanity or table mirror was manufactured in Austria in the 1950s. It is made of brass, has got

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vanity Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1950s
Vanity Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1950s

Vanity Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1950s

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern table mirror with brass frame. This large make-up mirror is executed in solid brass and can be adjusted easily in wished position. Manufactured by Ve...

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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Early 1950s Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture
Early 1950s Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture

Early 1950s Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Rarely seen exquisite Paul Frankl designed mid century modern desk or vanity in cherry and black

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry, Lacquer

Danish Midcentury Vanity Stool in Solid Teak with Rush Seat, 1950s
Danish Midcentury Vanity Stool in Solid Teak with Rush Seat, 1950s

Danish Midcentury Vanity Stool in Solid Teak with Rush Seat, 1950s

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful classic Danish midcentury vanity stool in solid teak with a rush seat of spun paper cord

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Rattan Desk or Vanity Table by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s
Rattan Desk or Vanity Table by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s

Rattan Desk or Vanity Table by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in London, GB

Rattan desk or vanity table by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s. Characteristic of its period, there are

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    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.