Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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
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
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Wood, Paint
H 31 in W 51.5 in D 23 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
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Wood
Walnut kidney shaped dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut dressing table, the ornate superstructure comprising of central oval mirror with carved ribbon metal, flanked by can work panels. To the well-figured walnut top above the larg...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
Brass Onyx Vanity
Located in Hellerup, DK
Gorgeous antique French patinated brass vanity with beautiful onyx kidney shaped table top. The
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Early 1900s French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Bronze
French gilt metal mounted dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
uprights with scrolling sconces. To the kidney-shaped marble top over two frieze drawers.All raised up on
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Early 20th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Louis XV Style Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Louis XV style dressing table.
Kidney shaped parquetry top
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Bronze
Turn of The Century Kingwood Dressing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
original bevelled edge glass (minor imperfections) decorated with a bow to the top above kidney shaped top
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Early 20th Century Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Kingwood
Wrought Iron Tripod Washstand with Enameled Copper Bowl
Located in Baltimore, MD
This beautiful and rather unusual French curvilinear wrought iron washstand features a kidney
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Late 19th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Copper, Wrought Iron
An Elegant Kidney-Shaped Polished Petrified Wood Sink with a Live-Edge Surround
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cream and beige color petrified wood sink. This petrified wood sink features a kidney bean shape
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15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Petrified Wood
H 6 in W 24.75 in D 14 in
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French transitional kidney-shaped desk. 19th century French transitional
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Bronze
H 30 in W 46.75 in D 24 in
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Caned Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
comfort and timeless classical style! The kidney-shaped design can be flipped for different contours of
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Cane, Giltwood
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Lady at her Vanity
By Henry Mayo Bateman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Henry Mayo Bateman
English, 1887–1970
Lady at her Vanity
Watercolor on paper
9 ½ by 10 ½ in. W/frame 18 ½ by 19 ½ in.
Signed & dated 1904 lower on left
H. M. Bateman was noted fo...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Watercolor
Antique French Provence Dressing Table, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique dressing table from the beginning of the 20th century.
Dimensions: H 146 cm / W 117 cm / D. 58 cm.
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1910s French French Provincial Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
George III Style Walnut Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful George III vanity or dressing table with 3 drawers with dovetail construction.
Measures 32" in height X 48" in width and 18" in depth.
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Early 20th Century American George III Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
Antique Dressing Table, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dressing table from the beginning of the 20th century. The furniture is preserved in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 159 cm / width 142 cm /...
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut dressing table, the impressive superstructure consisting of a large central bevelled mirror and smaller mirrors to either side. The rectangular well figured walnut top with mo...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
Circa 1930's Bleached Walnut Dressing Table with Tri Fold Mirrors Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1930’s Bleached Walnut dressing table with tri fold mirrors which is part of a suite
This dressing table is in good period con...
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1930s English Art Deco Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
H 63.78 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters
Located in New York, NY
Nice Biomorphic Kidney shaped Glass coffee table on casters. Longer side is 46 by 11 deep, wider side 36 deep by 9, measuring the glass on either side of the center of the legs. Ve...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Materials
Glass
Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Three-Drawer Chest for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous three-drawer nightstand chest by Paul Frankl from his highly coveted "Station Wagon Group" created in 1945 for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids. Branded mark in top...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Carved Walnut Louis Philippe Confiturier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and extraordinary hand-carved 19th century Louis Philippe confiturier, c.1860 is from France and boasts beautiful proportions. The step-carved rectangular top rests upon an...
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Marble, Iron
Toilet Mirror, English, Walnut, Vanity, Empire Style, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique toilet mirror. An English, walnut vanity mirror in Empire style, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Attractive example of the Empire style
Displays a ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 12.6 in
Side Table in Wood and Marble XIXth Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice dresser in wood and black marble dating from the middle of the 19th century. This table is composed by four legs connected by a shelf. The belt is dressed with a drawer. The top...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Marble
Antique Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0 Stylish and very elegant French dressing table in mahogany having shaped triple mirror with original bevelled edge glass (minor imperfections) decorated with a bow to the top abov...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Mahogany
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany & Maple English Vanity Table Mirror with Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an antique English dressing table mirror. Georgian mahogany vanity mirror dating to circa 1800. A very handsome dressing mirror made in a rich mahogany with the most beautifu...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Mirror, Mahogany, Maple
H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 8.27 in
White Distressed Painted French Louis XV Style Ladies Vanity Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully done shallow depth French Louis XV style American made ladies vanity or writing desk. The piece can be used as a desk because the back is finished. The piece is...
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1980s American Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut
H 30.25 in W 55.5 in D 21 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Three Mirror Curved Dressing Table Early 20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Early 20th century antique Swedish Gustavian three mirror carved dressing table in later white paint with curved mirrors.
It has one central drawer and two pedestals - one with sh...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Pine
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
19th-Century Two-Part Dresser With Mirror in Brown Veneered With Rosewood
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Two-Part Dresser With Mirror in Brown Veneered With Rosewood
We present you this piece of furniture that can be used in many ways, for instance, as a dresser, a secreta...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Rosewood, Mirror
H 73.04 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
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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
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Wood
French Louis XV Petite Kidney-Shaped Writing Table, Paris, 1780
Located in Chicago, IL
French transitional period kidney-shaped desk. 18th century French transitional design between
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Bronze
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
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Wood
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
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Fruitwood
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
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Brass
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 15 in
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
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Rosewood
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
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Walnut, Rosewood
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
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Walnut
H 34 in W 46 in L 34 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
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Mirror
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
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Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
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
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Wood
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
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
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
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Mahogany
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
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Mahogany
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
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Mahogany
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
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
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Walnut
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
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Mirror, Walnut
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
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Ormolu
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
English Vanity Dresser of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely English vanity or dresser featuring a chevron-shaped bevel mirror, framed in mahogany
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19th Century English Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Mirror
Antique French Kidney Occasional Dressing Table and Mirror, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French walnut marquetry kidney shaped occasional table and dressing
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Mirror, Walnut
H 51.19 in W 21.66 in D 14.57 in
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
or bath! An oval mirror situated in framed cane supports overlooks the kidney-shaped glass top and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Mirror, Wood
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
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Marble
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 13 in
Francois Linke Style Ladies Vanity With Breche Marble Top and Matching Mirror
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outstanding Francois Linke style ladies vanity with a gorgeous slab of shaped Breche
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Marble, Bronze
H 69 in W 51 in L 69 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Louis XVI Marble Top Vanity with Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
feet. Note the flat front with rounded sides for an intriguing overall kidney shaped effect! Very Rare
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Edwardian Satinwood Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood string inlaid kidney shaped dressing table, having an ornate brass superstructure with
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Mahogany inlaid dressing table / desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian mahogany and marquetry inlaid kidney shaped dressing table / desk inlaid throughout with
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Dressing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis XVI-style lady's kidney-shaped dressing table in walnut and oak with all three original
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Early 20th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Walnut, Oak, Mirror
Turn of the Century Satinwood Dressing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
original beveled edge glass (minor imperfections) decorated with a bow to the top above kidney shaped top
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Early 20th Century Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Satinwood
"Coiffeuse" or Louis XVI Style Dressing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are original. The center mirror has garlands of flowers tied at the top with a ribbon. The kidney
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Wood, Glass
Fine Kingwood Dressing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5266 Stunning turn of the century dressing table of kidney shape design, having original bevelled
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Early 20th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Kingwood
Napoleon III Burl Olive Wood Kidney Shaped Writing / Poudre Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
century. Kidney shaped top with center area with mirror that rises to be used as a vanity, frieze with
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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Glass, Olive
Early 20th C. French Louis XVI Victorian Style Kidney Shape Gold Vanity Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, circa early 20th century. This wonderful item features a kidney shaped solid wood frame, carved as well
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Cane, Wood
H 26.75 in W 41.25 in D 18.5 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Kidney Desk Writing Table, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Edwardian mahogany kidney shaped writing table, circa 1900 in date.
The
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Leather, Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 50.79 in D 25.6 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Grey Painted Vanity Chair with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
vanity chair features a wraparound back carved with twisted motifs on its upper rail, resting on a kidney
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Upholstery, Wood
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 20.25 in
Romantic French Inlaid Walnut and Bronze Dressing Table with Candelabra Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French inlaid fine dressing table having a kidney shaped top with gilt bronze encadrement and a
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19th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Bronze
H 51 in W 38.75 in D 21 in
French 1920s Dressing Table and Chair
Located in London, GB
From 1920s France this Rococo styled set is a very decorative white painted kidney bean shaped
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1920s French Rococo Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Cane, Glass, Beech
Transitional Style Dressing Table Attributed to François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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French, circa 1900.
This fine amboyna dressing table has a kidney shaped top with gilt-bronze
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Late 19th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Bronze
H 57.88 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Fine Louis XVI Style Parquetry Vanity
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Surmounted by a bevelled mirror this kidney-shaped vanity features three drawers, finely chased
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Materials
Ormolu
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
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Sterling Silver, Brass
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
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Walnut, Burl
An Art Deco Dressing Table or Desk after a design by Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco dressing table, vanity or writing table featuring a kidney shaped body in Rosewood with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Rosewood
Edwardian Antique Burr Satinwood Dressing Table Triptych Mirror and Five Drawers
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
kidney shaped and beautifully figured in burr satinwood.
To the rear is a raised carved curved and
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
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Mirror, Satinwood
H 72.05 in W 54.34 in D 23.23 in
French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shape Vanity or Window Bench French Blue Accents
Located in Pataskala, OH
Beautifully carved French vanity bench in the Louis XV style features a kidney shaped solid wood
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Materials
Wood, Cane
H 20.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
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
Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century Louis XVI style French kidney shaped desk or dressing table, with a leather
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique kidney shaped vanity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique kidney shaped vanity for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without an antique kidney shaped vanity — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique kidney shaped vanity, designed in the Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique kidney shaped vanity has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Sormani are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Kidney Shaped Vanity?
Prices for an antique kidney shaped vanity can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,327 and can go as high as $24,001, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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.
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