Vanity with Mirror & Original Lacquer Finish 1950's
Located in Fulton, CA
Glamorous lacquered dressing vanity / dresser with contrasting colors of black and yellow. Large mirror for dressing, glass top surface for durability. Three drawers and two drop-dow...
Mirror, Wood
Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This elegant dressing table was designed by Silvio Cavatorta, a renowned Italian designer celebrated for his dedication to traditional craftsmanship over industrial mass production. ...
Metal
Italian Tall Swivel Mirror Stand By Mingazzi Gold Leaf, Lacquered Wood 1950's
By Mingazzi
Located in North Miami, FL
This original unusual fabulous Italian Mid-Century Modern signed Mingazzi tall swivel mirror or valet stand can incorporate so many different uses. Is it a valet? Is it a stand? Is i...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
1950's French Mid Century Modern Ladies Mirrored Vanity with Marble Kidney Shape
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Form c1950's Mid Century Modern Ladies Vanity. Kidney shape, marble and wood. Beautiful top mirror.
Marble
1950´s Restored Danish Mid-Century Teak Dressing Table with Floating Table Top
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Restored Danish Mid-Century Teak Vanity Set with Floating Table Top Fully Restored Danish wall mounted vanity table with floating table top and large wall mounted mirror and ...
Metal
1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted salon vanity set from the 1950s comprising a frameless mirror and a coordinating wooden shelf with drawer. The mirror features scalloped concave notches at each corner, ...
Mirror, Wood
Rare Midcentury Emil Stejnar Illuminated Floral Oval Shape Mirror, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. An exceptional and highly collectible piece by famed Austrian designer Emil Stejnar, this illumi...
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Vanity, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a rare piece of design history with this Pierre Jeanneret vanity, originally crafted for the visionary modernist city of Chandigarh in the 1950s. A seamless blend of functio...
Teak, Glass, Mirror
Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. If you are looking for a rare, highly stylish, timeless, beautiful and great condition wall mirr...
Mirror, Teak, Glass
1950s Free Standing Beauty Salon Styling Station with Mirror Vanity Hair Salon
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Free standing beauty salon styling station with mirror vanity hair salon This is a free standing vintage styling station with it's original mirror. The beauty styling stati...
Metal, Aluminum
Vittorio Dassi, Vanity Console Table, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vittorio Dassi, vanity console table, Italy 1950s Vanity beauty with original large mirror of the 1950s: very particular shapes and geometries.
Cut Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Vanity, Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage hanging dressing table with rectangular mirror, shelf and drawer with exotic wood veneer.
Mirror, Wood
Mid-century Bauhaus Style Ash Veneer Hairdresser or Vanities Table, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 1950s Bauhaus-style ash veneer dressing table in excellent condition. Two drawers with beautiful metal handles. A removable custom-made glass top. Removable mirror held in ...
Mirror, Ash
Wall mounted solid teak vanity dresser by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall attached vanity dresser designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced during the 1950s by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden. Made from solid teak with visible zipper joiner and wooden d...
Metal
$3,194Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Presented here is a rare and beautiful little vanity desk, designed in the style of Giò Ponti and produced in Italy during the 1940s. Skillfully crafted from solid wood, it is a time...
Wood
Ico Parisi 1950s Dressing Table, Glass & Hand-Carved Beech Wood
By Ico Parisi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful piece of furniture has a glass dressing / console table at a height of 90cm below w...
Brass
Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin Collection, circa late 1950s.
Mirror, Mahogany
M.C. Magnani & A. Schieppati 1950s Milanese Vanity Table in Walnut and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio Architettura Ambientazione Arredamento M.C. Magnani & A. Schieppati, vanity table, walnut, maple, mirrored glass, Milan, Italy, 1950s This charming vanity table is a 1950s de...
Mirror, Maple, Walnut
Iluminated Make-up console - dressing table, Italy 1950s
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1950s dressing table, attributed to Luigi Brusotti. Features a tilting mirror, main transparent glass tray, and lower frosted glass tray with dots patterns. E14 bulb to illuminate th...
Brass
$2,115Sale Price|20% Off
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors covering two glass shelves for storing make-up and other necessary things.
Mirror, Mahogany
Set of Three Mid-Century Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in 1950s in Czechoslovakia for bathroom mirror side place.
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Unavailable
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
1950’s Italian Bathroom Set in Glass and Brass Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Fort mill, SC
A three piece 1950’s Italian green glass and brass toned bathroom set composed of a cop holder with original smoked charcoal colored glass cup with original protective cloth band, an...
Metal
German Dressing Table, 1950s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
German dressing table, 1950s. Beautiful dressing table from the 1950s Size: 110 x 39 x 160 H Mirror size: Q 1 m.
Mirror
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Presented here is a rare and beautiful little vanity desk, designed in the style of Giò Ponti and produced in Italy during the 1940s. Skillfully crafted from solid wood, it is a time...
Wood
1950's Overscaled Important Mirrored Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
Important mirrored vanity from the James Mason estate belonging to Pamela Mason. Fully restored with original Louis XVI bronze finish pulls. Custom restored and antique finished mirr...
1950s French Mirrored Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
Classic French 1950s dressing table, with one large central drawer and two smaller ones, integral triptych mirror, the mirrored facing edged with pie-crust decoration and riveted wit...
Mirror, Wood
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H 51.19 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
1950's Teak Slim Scandinavian Vanity with Two Mirrors and Light by G & T Sweden
By G&T 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful vanity dressing table made by G&T Sweden in the 1950's. This vanity has two mirrors who can revolve and a central light who can be switched in the front betwee...
Brass
1950'S VANITY BY E G PLAN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEAUTIFUL VANITY WITH FIVE DRAWERS AND TOP MIRROR.
Brass
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 ...
Brass
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H 57.49 in W 36.03 in D 17.72 in
Italian Venetian style green and golden wood console with mirror, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Venetian style green and golden wood console with mirror, 1950s Wooden console with mirror. The structure is in light green lacquered wood, the glass top is oval and elongat...
Brass
French Mirrored Dressing Table, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful French mirrored dressing table from the 1950s. One drawer. Etched front. Triptyque mirror which can be remove and fold.
Glass
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H 3.75 in W 11.5 in D 12.25 in
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, Denmark, 1950s Box designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Cabin...
Brass
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H 52.76 in W 42.92 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Lacewood & Maple British Vanity Dressing Table 1950's
Located in Norwich, England
Stunning Mid Century lacewood & maple triple mirror dressing table. Made by Vespa furniture, early 1950's. Overall in excellent clean condition with a lovely colour, the table has b...
Wood, Maple, Mirror
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H 48.43 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
1950s Italian Marble Topped Dressing-Table / vanity with decorative mirror
Located in London, GB
Two-tiered 1950s dressing-table in brass with honey coloured marble top. The glamorously ornate brass mirror is secured into the curved marble top. Frosted lower shelf is etched with...
Marble, Brass
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H 48.82 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Elegant Dressing Table with Mirror Wood Parchment Glass Vintage Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant dressing table with mirror with adjustable inclination. Wood covered with parchment paper, engraved decorations, gilded wooden frame and raised top, glass top. Manufacture...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper
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 top. Measurements: H: 139 cm ; D: 103 cm ; W: 40 cm.
Brass
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H 10.5 in W 12.19 in D 6.5 in
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 1950s streamline styling, it has a clear and black lacquer finish and a gold toned...
Wood
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 glass with a polka dot design having a switch operating a fitted light, all on a rec...
Brass
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 with a polka dot design. A switch operates a fitted light, all on a rectangular base.
Brass
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.
Brass
1950s Italian Vanity Table
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950’s openable desk and vanity table in blonde walnut with mirror and light.
Mirror, Walnut
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.
Marble, Brass
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H 6.7 in W 43.31 in D 11.42 in
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Mahogany, brass Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Illums Boligh...
Mahogany
Beautiful Italian 1950s Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Italian 1950s, kidney shaped vanity, dressing table, with brass frame. The top shelf has frosted edge and the bottom shelf has a polka dot frosted pattern. There is stil...
Brass
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...
Brass
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, decorated with stars. The oval mirror is tiltable. The vanity can be illuminated fro...
Brass
High Quality Italian Dressing Table, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
This high quality Dressing Table was designed by Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, and produced in Italy in 1950s. The dressing table set is composed of 3 pieces: the main piece of fu...
Metal
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.
Brass
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H 24.81 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
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. This refined Danish-style lowboy dresser features warm teak wood, clean lines, an...
Wood
Vintage, new and antique vanity tables have forever felt like personal, intimate sanctuaries of sorts, designed to introduce a level of serenity that feels rare and welcome in our otherwise frenetic days. They’ve 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.
“Beauty routines, taking the time to protect what you have, a moment to accessorize, a moment to pause and slow down — these are all so important now as an antidote to our fast and hectic lives,” says Oona Bannon, creative director of Pinch Design in Clapham, South London. “Just thinking about a dressing table makes me feel calm.”
When decorative boxes would no longer suffice as repositories for cosmetics, fragrant oils and perfumes, dressing tables originated in France and England during the 17th century. Men who called the latter home used “shaving tables” — a proto-dressing table — for their grooming routines while women found in dressing tables an oasis for applying makeup, particularly as improvements upon vanity tables equipped them with mirrors and lighting. In the United States, as vanity tables became a seamless component of bedroom furniture, furniture makers working in Chippendale, Rococo and other styles were regularly commissioned to produce these popular items.
Vanity tables have evolved over the years, and while there is lots to love about the ornate carving and pronounced curvilinear forms of Victorian vanities, the clean lines that characterize mid-century modern vanities and the decorative flourishes associated with Art Deco vanities, the main elements of this furnishing are the same. All vanities are about as tall as a standard table with room for seating furniture, which tends to be a small bench, a stool or an armless chair. Many also have special organization features for makeup. Without a chair and a mirror, a vanity would resemble a dresser.
Nowadays, vanities are more than a place to do hair and makeup. They’re a platform to display beauty products and store makeup collections. Vanities are standard in bedrooms, particularly if you’re not lucky enough to have a spacious dressing room or walk-in closet for your dressing table. The better the lighting is in your bedroom or wherever you’ve positioned your vanity table — even if you’ve opted for a moody setting versus a bright one — the more you will benefit from having this personal place of respite to prepare for the day ahead.
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