Romantic Vanity Bench in the French or Italian Style
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Decorative and romantic vanity bench, probably American manufacture, in the Continental style.
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Joerns Bros French Provincial Kidney Bean 6 Leg Vanity Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros French Provincial Kidney Bean 6 Leg Vanity Bench Stool. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, upholstered seat, very nice vin...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, upholstered seat, very nice vint...
Fabric, Wood
Antique English Adams Style Drape Bell Flower Inlay Mahogany Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Adams Style Drape Bell Flower Inlay Mahogany Vanity Bench Seat. Item features drape and bell flowers inlay throughout, solid wood construction, upholstered seat, tape...
Mahogany
Simmons Norman Bel Geddes Steel Metal Art Deco Brown Waterfall Vanity Bench
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Simmons Norman Bel Geddes Steel Metal Art Deco Brown Waterfall Vanity Bench. Item features steel metal construction, brown wood grain finish, original label, clean modernist ...
Steel
$2,975Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry is a special find, indeed!
Tapestry, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench was originally designed for the vanity, but its versatility allows it anywhere a convenient seat is require...
Silk, Fruitwood
Victorian Steer Horn Vanity Bench Side Chair C1890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous steer horn vanity bench with a suede fabric. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Horn, Fabric, Hardwood
Antique French Provincial Embroidered Needlepoint Vanity Bench Foot Stool 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century vanity bench / stool. Off white painted cabriole legs; grape purple needlepoint seat embroidered with a bouquet of flowers.
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
$600Sale Price|50% Off
Hand-Carved Belgian Linen Vanity Bench, French Provincial Style
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench. New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt. Gently curved legs hand painted & accented in gold.
Linen, Hardwood
French Louis XV Style Giltwood swivel Vanity Bench by Auffray
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add a touch of refined Parisian elegance to your interior with this exquisite swiveling French Louis XV style gilt chair by Auffray, masterfully crafted with a rich gilt finish over ...
Walnut
Art Deco Vanity Bench by Oscar Bruno Bach, Iron & Brass, France, 1920s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Deco period 1920's Oscar Bach Style Iron X Base Vanity Bench features petal design cast-iron cross bar ornamentation.
Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Beechwood Banquette, Vanity Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style beechwood banquette or bench features classic carved rosettes on the die joints above its tapered fluted legs. Upholstered in a co...
Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Banquette, Vanity Bench, Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French walnut Louis XVI style bench or banquette features classic hand-carved motifs of rosettes at the die joints and rais-de-coeur along the apron. Scrolled ...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Directoire Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
This shapely bench is newly upholstered in cut velvet and perfect as a vanity bench, in a bathroom, dressing area, or bedroom.
Wood, Velvet
Antique Victorian Spanish Revival Cast Iron Piano Vanity Bench Stool 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian cast iron piano bench / footstool / ottoman featuring Spanish Revival styling with a chevron flame stitch upholstered seat. Dimensions: 24" x 11" x 15" (Width x De...
Iron
1920s Neoclassical Antique Cast Iron Vanity Bench Stool by Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique neoclassical curule vanity stool crafted in the iconic style of the renowned metalwork artisan Oscar Bach. Circa 1910s to 1920s. Neoclassical, Ren...
Metal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Work Table Vanity with Copper Vessel Sink
Located in Mckinney, TX
Equally at home indoors or in the garden, this versatile piece makes a striking bathroom vanity, potting bench, or rustic work table. Its warm patina and utilitarian construction bri...
Copper
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Hall/Piano/Vanity Upholstered Wood Bench
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Louis XV Style hall/piano/vanity upholstered wood bench. It is supported by four cabriole legs ending in scrolls feet with heels.
Wood
A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench
By Napoléon III
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mahogany, Fruitwood, Ormolu, Giltwood and Porcelain vanity/piano bench. This finely detailed bench is raised by four fluted and tapered Mahogany legs while being supported on topie s...
Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Petite Corbeille Vanity Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An enchanting jewel of French romanticism, this petite Corbeille chair is a masterclass in authentic time-worn beauty. With its enveloping barrel back, low scrolled arms terminating...
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Vanity Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted vanity stool. Featuring nice carvings, a beautiful patina and a caned sides and seat. A classic look that adds a real...
Cane, Wood
Early 20th C. Carved Wood Accent Storage Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Accent piano or vanity Storage Bench with vinyl seat..Measures 21" in width, 15.5" in depth and 13" in height.
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Stretcher Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Stretcher Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Vanity / window Bench Measures 30.5" in width, 16" in depth and 25" in height.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Adjustable X Form Piano Bench L. Postawka, Boston, USA, 1870s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Equally at home as a piano bench, vanity stool, hallway seat, or occasional bench, this versatile piece complements Victorian, Eastlake, Renaissance Revival, English Country, Traditi...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Satinwood Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Satinwood 9 Pc Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror. Set features custom glass tops, 9 piece set which includes tall chest, dresser, vanity bench, c...
Mirror, Satinwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The pillowy quatrefoil shape bows out on the sides to make for an comfortable vanity bench or even as an occasional table when paired with a tray for entertaining.
Upholstery
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Kittinger, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table.
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Lacquered Wood Settee With Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Thanks to its compact proportions and balanced design, this versatile settee can serve as an entryway bench, an end-of-bed bench, a window seat, a vanity bench, or an elegant accent ...
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Italian Carved Figural Chair Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The broad proportions allow the piece to function comfortably as a settee, hall seat, vanity bench, accent chair, or decorative conversation piece.
Wood
Antique English Regency Mahogany X Frame Paisley Tufted Ottoman Stool Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
The rectangular seat is fully upholstered in a traditional paisley fabric utilizing a plush, deep button-tufted technique, rendering it highly versatile for use as a sophisticated va...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 20 in W 26 in D 18 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut French Country Vanity Bench with Tufted Silk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country style vanity bench, unbranded. Solid walnut, light pink color button tufted silk fabric upholstered seat, carved apron & knees, curved legs, and scroll feet.
Walnut, Silk
19th Century French Carved Walnut Upholstered Vanity Bench
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Beautifully hand-carved polished walnut vanity bench with classic Queen Anne-style cabriole legs and stylized pied-de-biche (deer's hoof) on padded feet.
Walnut
Art Deco Metal Vanity Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco metal vanity bench. Having incredible female metal legs motif.
Metal
French Louis XV Vanity Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1920s Louis XV-style vanity bench featuring a wonderful naturally distressed painted and parcel-gilt finish with delicately carved floral motif decorations.
Linen, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Gilded Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI gilded vanity bench is a great choice for the bathroom, bedroom, or anywhere an elegant bench is needed.
Hardwood
Antique Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Saber Leg Vanity Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Saber Leg Vanity Bench. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 19" W x 12.5" D.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 40 in D 18 in
Vintage Georgian Style Solid Mahogany Vanity Table Desk W/ Vanity Bench 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georgian Style solid Mahogany Vanity table desk with Vanity Bench - 2 Pc Set. Item features (1) Vanity table, (1) vanity bench, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain,...
Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 29 in D 17 in
English 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Vanity Bench with Two Side Armrests
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century mahogany vanity bench with two side arms and upholstered seat and armrests.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 29 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Gild Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered in Deep-Maroon Tufted Velvet Super heavy and unique piece to add to your bathroom, closet or mak...
Iron
19th Century Victorian Gothic Vanity Bench
Located in Forney, TX
Ideal for use as dressing table stool, vanity bench, hall or entry bench, chair, ottoman, footrest, accent chair or place glass over it for use as a one-of-a-kind coffee table .
Iron
19th Century French Walnut Vanity Bench with Aubusson
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite 19th century French walnut vanity bench has been sculpted from the prized indigenous hardwood upholstered with its original hand-knotted Aubusson tapestry!
Sold
H 23 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Limbert French Provincial Louis XV Carved Rosewood Vanity Bench, 1920s
By Charles Limbert, Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity bench By Limbert USA, 1920s Carved solid rosewood, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Walnut Caned Piano Vanity Bench Seat Stool Foot Rest 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hardwood piano / vanity bench / stool - rectangular form with turned legs and stretcher with caned seat.
Walnut
19th Century Painted and Carved Louis XV Style Vanity Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century painted and carved Louis XV style vanity bench Original paint in a Swedish gray color with natural caning on the seat.
Cane, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Vanity Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French carved giltwood vanity benches or window benches. Made in the grand Louis XV style featuring a Fortuny style print of floral vines in velvet.
Fabric, Giltwood
Sold
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 15.5 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Vanity Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Upholstered in an aquamarine fabric and finished with nailhead trim, this vanity bench is ready for re-upholstery if desired.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Fruitwood Caned Armbench, Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI fruitwood caned Armbench ~ Vanity bench is a delightful example of neoclassical styling combined with form and function to create the perfect lightweight arm...
Cane, Fruitwood
Sold
H 24.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Pair of 19th Century, French Hand-Carved Louis XVI Painted Vanity Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Only the affluent would have such pieces, and only the most affluent would have a Pair of 19th century French Hand-Carved Louis XVI painted vanity benches, each meticulously and artf...
Cane, Hardwood
Sold
H 26.75 in W 41.25 in D 18.5 in
Early 20th C. French Louis XVI Victorian Style Kidney Shape Gold Vanity Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully carved, giltwood and gesso French vanity bench in the Louis XVI / Victorian taste, circa early 20th century.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in
Late 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut French Directoire Banquette or Vanity Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French walnut Directoire style banquette or vanity bench from Provence features beautifully scrolled arms and panels detailed with hand carvings of swans...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Caned Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI caned vanity bench features a wonderful distressed painted finish that accentuates the spiral ribbon and acanthus leaf motifs hand-carved into the frame...
Cane, Walnut
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Vanity Bench W/ Cheetah Printed Hide
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Art Nouveau cast iron vanity bench with newly upholstered seat in a cool Cheetah printed hide.
Iron
Sold
H 30.5 in W 33.25 in D 20 in
Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Upholstered Vanity Bench, Celadon Blue
Located in Doylestown, PA
A well-proportioned, beautiful bench that may be used throughout the home, especially ideal with a vanity or as an accent piece in a bedroom, dressing room or bathroom.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Foot Rest Stool Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Great for use as a foot rest or vanity stool. Measures: 22"..
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Hand-Carved Window or Vanity Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This hand carved walnut Louis XVI style banquette features fluted legs leading directly into high turned armrests. The vintage upholstery is in excellent condition. c. 1890.
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Giltwood and Cane Vanity Bench or Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century Italian gilt wood vanity stool features hand carved details of acanthus leaves, rais-de-coeur, and Vitruvian scrolling. The stool has a caned seat and the...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
Sold
H 24 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Antique French Carved Oak Vanity Bench Stool Chair Cane Seat Louis XV c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French bench seat with lovely carvings throughout and original cane seat and sides!
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 51.5 in D 23 in
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 hand painted purple flower and green vine accents, 5 drawers, shapely cabriole legs, p...
Wood, Paint
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