$4,326
H 44.89 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Beautiful Dressing Table by Aksel Kjersgaard in Oak, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in the mid-1960s, model 40. Solid oak drawer
Mirror, Oak
$7,906 / set
H 45.67 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Danish Vintage Dressing Table and Stool by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kj
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made Danish vintage dressing table and stool by Kai Kristiansen for
Mirror, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table
Rosewood
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H 45.28 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Santos Rosewood Dressing Table by Kai Kristiansen for Alsel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Copenhagen store and was bought together with the dressing table in Denmark in the 1960s The dimensions
Hardwood
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H 45.28 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Danish Folding Mirror Vanity / Dressing Table by Kai Kristiansen, A. Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
the mid-1960s for Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark. The table is made of mainly solid wood, the drawer fronts
Teak
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H 46.86 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Dressing Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard / Illums Bolighus
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dressing table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard / Illums Bolighus. Rosewood. Fine
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen 1950s Rosewood Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was
Rosewood
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H 46.46 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Dressing Table in Rosewood Designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dressing table in rosewood with matching stool in patinated leather. Designed by Kai Kristiansen
Rosewood, Leather, Mirror
Dressing Table by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dressing table by Aksel Kjersgaard, made from oak. Cool, graphic lines. Mirror with three sections
Mirror, Oak
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H 45.28 in W 16.93 in D 46.07 in
Danish Design Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Dressing Table
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Teak Danish Modern vanity or dressing table designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Teak
Aksel Kjersgaard Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Super elegant dressing table and folding mirror in oak with wonderful details designed by Kai
Vanity Dressing Table "Model 40" Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Very rare vanity dressing table "Mod.40" Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder.
Aksel Kjaersgaard Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Super elegant dressing table in teak with wonderful details by cabinet maker Aksel Kjaersgaard
Sold
H 43.71 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Danish Design Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Dressing Table
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in VENLO, LI
Rare Mid-century Danish dressing table designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard. This model
Mirror, Teak
Midcentury, Dressing Table by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Odense, Denmark
Midcentury, dressing table by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s. Dressing table / Toilet furniture in oak
Mirror, Oak
$950
H 7 in W 1.5 in D 4 in
Two Franz Hagenauer Vienna Mid-Century Curved Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Franz Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair vintage sleek and elegant Mid-Century wall coat hooks, designed by Franz Hagenauer and crafted by Werkstätte Hagenauer in the early 1950s. Sold as a pair of two pieces. These ...
Brass
Gad Aulenti Table Lamp for Artemide
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Pileino" is a small, versatile table lamp that allows the user to change both light intensity and direction by positioning the shade. Designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 197...
Frederic/Frederick Weinberg Four-Panel Iron Screen
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Frederic Weinberg screen. Four panels. Original condition with nice patina. Width of each panel is 18 inches. Measurements below reflect the screen extended as far as possible w...
Iron
Junghans Mid-Century Golden Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Atomic Starburst Hollywood Regency table or desk clock from the 1950s, executed by Junghans Germany. The clock has a beautiful withe and pastel yellow clocks face with go...
Brass
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
$4,746
H 15.75 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
Founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henry Jansen, Maison Jansen of Paris is considered the first truly global design firm. With a sophisticated clientele around the world, the house p...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Period French Art Deco Sabino Paris Glass Geometric Ceiling Globe Lamp Shade
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare period French Art Deco frosted globe from lampshade by Sabino for the French Market. With a grey to purple frosted patina and a geometric or prism design. The fitter nec...
Art Glass
$710 / item
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Stainless Steel
$182Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 3.94 in
Contemporary Italian Porcelain Esotica Collection, Monkey by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Italian porcelain sculpture is part of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. Made in Capodimonte porcelain with a glossy and iridescent finish. This vase is embellished by a hand painted mo...
Porcelain
$4,040 / item
H 22.84 in W 86.62 in D 18.12 in
'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena creden...
Oak, Walnut
$13,000Sale Price|27% Off
H 33.5 in W 35 in D 37 in
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label. The gorgeous velve...
Velvet
Pair of Eugen Schmidt Soloform Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather
By Eugen Schmidt, Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare chairs! Great form, steel legs with teak tips. Original leather is distressed. One chair has the original ES Soloform label.
Steel
Ash wood and fabric Luggage Rack
By Capital Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Luggage Rack Stool is the first piece and flagship of the project of a hotel collection. The upholstery and solid wood structure provide warmth and strength to set any space and ...
Fabric, Wood, Ash
$961 / set
H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and aqua high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Fabric
$4,206 / item
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Customizable Art Deco Style Brass Frame Window Pane Look Mirror 100 X 200 CM
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art D...
Brass
$1,850Sale Price|36% Off
H 12.5 in W 17 in D 3.25 in
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely crafted slim decorative briefcase designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. Taking advantage of the expertise provided by Mexican artisans, shoemaker founded Señal w...
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of its classic mirrors, which are frequently framed in teak or rosewood — or the graceful, angular forms of its vintage case pieces and storage cabinets — Aksel Kjersgaard is eminently collectible today. It is among the manufacturers that popularized Scandinavian modernism on an international scale, and the popularity of the brand endures.
A master cabinetmaker, Kjersgaard had spent three years traveling through Europe and Morocco toiling in other workshops before he opened his own factory. When he returned to Odder, in his native country, he was eager to start creating his own furniture, and his sleek, minimalist dressers, sideboards, cabinets and wall mirrors debuted in 1955.
The factory quickly gained a sterling reputation for its focus on craftsmanship and Kjersgaard’s reluctance to embellish his handmade pieces with ornament or unnecessary decorative flourishes. Kjersgaard attracted many talents of the Scandinavian modernist movement (and continues to do so today).
Known for his Chair #42, which he created with Schou Andersen, designer Kai Kristiansen worked with the company through the 1950s and 1960s, and his side tables and chests became a hallmark of the brand. During the 1970s, architects and former Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers Søren Nissen and Ebbe Gehl brought their expertise to the manufacturer, introducing a Shaker-influenced line that represented the start of what is now the very popular Naver collection, which is offered by way of a collaboration between Gramrode Møbelfabrik and Aksel Kjersgaard A/S.
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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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