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Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk

Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk

$4,298

H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 21.66 in

Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant marble-top kidney-shaped vanity table, decorated with a carved frieze of laurel leaves

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser will be the perfect finishing

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Brass

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

$13,230Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 33.5 in

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Very large William IV mahogany dressing table the large well figured kidney shaped top above

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19th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Best Quality English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Kidney Shaped Vanity
Best Quality English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Kidney Shaped Vanity

Best Quality English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Kidney Shaped Vanity

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This English satinwood Adams style kidney shaped vanity is an exquisite example of fine

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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Brass

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Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage hand painted ladies vanity or writing desk kidney shaped, delicate cabriole legs, antique

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

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H 49 in W 37 in D 23.5 in

Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany kidney-shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Mirror

Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Painted Vanity Table
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Painted Vanity Table

Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Painted Vanity Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI style kidney shaped writing desk or vanity table. Item features a unique

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Walnut

Walnut kidney shaped dressing table
Walnut kidney shaped dressing table

Walnut kidney shaped dressing table

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H 65.5 in W 48 in D 25 in

Walnut kidney shaped dressing table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut kidney shaped dressing table having an ornate superstructure with central oval mirror and

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Early 20th Century English Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror
Antique French Louis XVI Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror

Antique French Louis XVI Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI Style Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table with Mirror. Item

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Bronze

Walnut kidney shaped dressing table
Walnut kidney shaped dressing table

Walnut kidney shaped dressing table

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H 62 in W 45 in D 25.5 in

Walnut kidney shaped dressing table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut dressing table, the ornate superstructure comprising of central oval mirror with carved

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Walnut

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield shaped adjustable mirror supported on

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield shaped adjustable mirror supported on

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany kidney shaped ladies dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Mahogany

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table

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H 49.5 in W 37 in D 22.5 in

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany kidney-shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany kidney-shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany ladies dressing table the kidney shaped crossbanded top, above three freeze drawers

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Mahogany

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany ladies dressing table the kidney-shaped crossbanded top, above three freeze drawers

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Mahogany

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany lady’s dressing table the kidney shaped crossbanded top, above three freeze drawers

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany lady’s dressing table, the kidney-shaped top, above three frieze drawers. Raised on square

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Walnut Kidney Shaped Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table
Walnut Kidney Shaped Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table

Walnut Kidney Shaped Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut kidney-shaped chinoiserie decorated dressing table. The large central circular bevelled

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Walnut

Vintage John Stuart White Painted French Louis XV Kidney Shaped Vanity and Bench
Vintage John Stuart White Painted French Louis XV Kidney Shaped Vanity and Bench

Vintage John Stuart White Painted French Louis XV Kidney Shaped Vanity and Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage John Stuart White Painted French Louis XV Kidney Shaped Vanity and Bench. Item features

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood, Paint

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing

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H 29 in W 37 in D 23 in

Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany lady’s dressing table the kidney-shaped top, above three freeze drawers. Raised on `X

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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Antique Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table and Stool
Antique Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table and Stool

Antique Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table and Stool

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique walnut kidney shaped dressing table and stool. This was made in England, it

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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Mirror, Walnut

Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Ormolu-Mounted Dressing Table by Sormani
Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Ormolu-Mounted Dressing Table by Sormani

Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Ormolu-Mounted Dressing Table by Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

Finely inlaid marquetry with various precious woods, the hinged top with mirror to interior, stamped 'P. Sormani 10 RUE CHARLOT PARIS' Born in the Kingdom of Lombardy, Venice, in ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Kidney Table with Marble Top
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Kidney Table with Marble Top

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Kidney Table with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

kidney, this vanity table features the original grey marble top, a carved drawer across the front, and a

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Marble

Circa 1940's Kidney shaped vanity
Circa 1940's Kidney shaped vanity

Circa 1940's Kidney shaped vanity

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H 28 in W 49 in D 18 in

Circa 1940's Kidney shaped vanity

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

8-212 Kidney shaped vanity or desk with glazed cream finish

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Early 20th Century Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.
Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.

Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Diminutive Louis XV style kidney shaped vanity or writing table, burled elm with rosewood inlay

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19th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Rosewood

Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.
Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.

Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Diminutive Louis XV style kidney shaped vanity or writing table, burled elm with rosewood inlay

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19th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Walnut, Rosewood

French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Shaped Vanity or Ladies Writing Desk With Chair
French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Shaped Vanity or Ladies Writing Desk With Chair

French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Shaped Vanity or Ladies Writing Desk With Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style kidney shaped petite vanity or ladies writing desk with

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1920s American Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Brass

Burl Wood Kidney Shaped Vanity Table
Burl Wood Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

Burl Wood Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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H 60 in W 39 in D 21 in

Burl Wood Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

Located in Wrexham, GB

A fine French vanity table in a kidney shape with brass ormolu decoration and oval mirror.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style Vanity Table Stamped Gustave Keller, 1890s
Louis XVI Style Vanity Table Stamped Gustave Keller, 1890s

Louis XVI Style Vanity Table Stamped Gustave Keller, 1890s

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in Austin, TX

A rare, top quality, beautifully crafted kidney shaped vanity table in the Louis XVI Style by

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Sterling Silver, Brass

English Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table
English Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

English Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

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H 63.39 in W 45.67 in L 63.39 in

English Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A charming burr walnut kidney shaped dressing table in the Queen Anne style. Well made in solid

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1920s English Queen Anne Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Flame Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table
Queen Anne Flame Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

Queen Anne Flame Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table

Located in Westport, CT

Queen Anne flame mahogany kidney shaped dressing table. A true antique. Some minor spotty

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1920s British Hollywood Regency Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

By Colli Torino

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora o...

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1950s Italian Modern Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Glass, Mirror, Maple

French LXV Style Dressing Table Finished in Antique White
French LXV Style Dressing Table Finished in Antique White

French LXV Style Dressing Table Finished in Antique White

$7,144

H 59.06 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

French LXV Style Dressing Table Finished in Antique White

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Made in the French LXV style, this dressing table has been hand carved in solid wood by La Maison London featuring the ornamental shell, scroll and S curve of the Rococo period and h...

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2010s British Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Hardwood

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed
19th Century Spanish Painted Bed

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed

$4,823

H 58.67 in W 50.01 in D 78.75 in

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century Spanish painted bed. Beautifully decorated with had painted floral decorations. One might say "Spanish Bloomsbury!" We can have wooden slats made for the bed o...

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19th Century Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's

Located in Long Branch, NJ

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's Dimensions : 85" tall X 56" Wide X 17" Deep This stunning vanity was made in France in the 1920's a...

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1920s French Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Marble

French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms
French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms

French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms

$2,975

H 51.19 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in

French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms

Located in Miami, FL

A fine French Louis XVI style dressing table with bronze decorations, having a kidney-shaped top with a gilt bronze frame and a superstructure supporting an oval mirror flanked by gi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Bronze

Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size
Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size

Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size

$2,398Sale Price|20% Off

H 61 in W 58 in D 80 in

Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Welcome to bloomhomeinc we stock over 2000 items, please scroll down and click view sellers other items to see more! Antique French bed in oyster white painted finish, subtle distre...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood, Walnut

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Silver

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree
English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree

By Maple & Co.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman dressing desk. Aristocratic Pedigree. Outstanding example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum quality. The luxurious polish...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Mahogany

Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories
Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories

Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Finnegan’s of London exquisite dressing table in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer. The fold out table supports a three mirror back and folding sides. This opens...

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1910s English Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Sterling Silver

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Leicester, GB

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Mahogany, Walnut

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

By Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity Made in Italy Italy.

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20th Century Italian Federal Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Burl, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

Located in London, GB

George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...

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1870s Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Marble

LXV Style Dressing Table
LXV Style Dressing Table

LXV Style Dressing Table

$9,619

H 59.06 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in

LXV Style Dressing Table

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Made in the French LXV style, this dressing table has been hand carved in solid wood, featuring the ornamental shell of the Rococo period. The design integrates a large adjustable mi...

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2010s British Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table

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Wood

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Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique kidney shaped vanity table for your home. An antique kidney shaped vanity table — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique kidney shaped vanity table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique kidney shaped vanity table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique kidney shaped vanity table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Sormani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity Table?

The average selling price for an antique kidney shaped vanity table at 1stDibs is $2,851, while they’re typically $1,354 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Vanities for You

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.

Find your antique, new or vintage vanity table today on 1stDibs.