Find many varieties of an authentic antique French bathroom vanity available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
metal and
glass, every antique French bathroom vanity was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique French bathroom vanity — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique French bathroom vanity is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Louis XVI,
Louis XV and
Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique French bathroom vanity over the years, but those crafted by
François Linke,
Paul Sormani and
Charles-Guillaume Diehl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Vintage vanities trace back to the dressing tables of 18th-century France, where the poudreuse held powders and mirrors for a lady's toilette. The look later split in two: the gilded flourish of Art Deco and Louis XV, and the pared-back simplicity of the mid-century makeup vanity.
Styles to Know
Mid-century makeup vanities with slim tapered legs are seeing strong search interest, though Art Deco vanities with mirrored or lacquered finishes remain a popular choice for more formal bedrooms. A vintage mirror completes the piece if it doesn't already include one, and a vintage table lamp adds flattering light.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Vanity
A vanity works best near a window or another source of natural light, worth keeping in mind when planning where it will sit, and the knee-clearance height is worth checking against the stool you intend to pair with it. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed. Backed by the 1stDibs Promise on every order.