Arts & Crafts Style Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This small wood vanity features carved wood throughout. Intricate cut out designs with single drawer. Please confirm location NY or NJ
20th Century Arts and Crafts Vanities
Wood
Arts & Crafts Style Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This small wood vanity features carved wood throughout. Intricate cut out designs with single drawer. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
$1,552
H 59.06 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in
Compact English Arts & Crafts 1920s Oak Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful 1930s Art Nouveau dressing table from England. This vanity has three deep drawers to the left side with an open seating space and shelf to the right. The vanity is made o...
Oak
$3,995
H 67.5 in W 45 in D 20 in
Liberty & Co. Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Vanity Dresser, Circa 1900
By Liberty & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau period vanity dresser or chest of drawers with mirror Attributed to Liberty & Co. England, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sa...
Copper
$4,589
H 62.6 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table. The mirror pulls up on a stop-and-stay system to adjust the angle. Illustrated in Liberty's Furniture 1...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Dressing Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Dressing stand/shaving stand the mirrored adjustable top above turned back. To the base section fitted with marble top above single short draw and cupboard below. The sides fitted wi...
Pine
$5,129
H 38 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Morris and Co. A fine quality Arts & Crafts Walnut wash or shaving stand
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. A fine quality Arts & Crafts Walnut wash or shaving stand, with adjustable extending shield shaped mirror, upper drawer and cupboard lined with Sienna marble the squar...
Walnut
Jacob & Josef Kohn Elegant bentwood vanity
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Milano, IT
Jacob & Josef Kohn Elegant bentwood vanity, featuring a light, sinuous structure with a contoured top and a small front drawer. The tilting mirror is framed and supported by vertica...
Bentwood
$2,595
H 75 in W 34.13 in D 25.25 in
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dressing Table With Mirror
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts entry table or vanity dressing table with mirror In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with inset ...
Marble, Copper
$2,695
H 57.5 in W 45 in D 21.5 in
Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dressing Table With Mirror
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts vanity or dressing table with mirror and sitting chair In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, wit...
Oak, Mirror
$7,200
H 64 in W 47 in D 24 in
Fine Faux Burnt Bamboo Vanity Dressing 5 Drawers Table Tilting Mirror MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Faux Burnt Bamboo Vanity Dressing 5 Drawers Table Tilting Mirror MINT
Faux Bamboo
Clore Fine Furniture Cherry Vanity Table With Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Close custom fine furniture five-drawer with lots of room to organize cosmetics and jewelry. All Clore furniture are handcrafted by fine artisan of Madison in Virginia USA. Measures ...
Brass
$5,350
H 26.78 in W 54.34 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Italian Walnut Vanity Console with Brass Legs and Round Mirror, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally elegant Italian vanity console from the 1950s, masterfully crafted in richly grained dark walnut and distinguished by a refined balance between architectural rigor a...
Brass
$23,500
H 52.37 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity tab...
Brass
$12,643
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
$5,174 / item
H 83 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique Reclaimed Haveli Wood Dressing Table with Mirror by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A refined statement piece rooted in architectural heritage, this Jaipur handcrafted dressing table / vanity with mirroris made from reclaimed original wood sourced from 90+ year old ...
Wood
$2,575
H 32.5 in W 25 in D 3.2 in
Rare Midcentury Emil Stejnar Illuminated Floral Oval Shape Mirror, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. An exceptional and highly collectible piece by famed Austrian designer Emil Stejnar, this illumi...
Metal
$3,750
H 29.25 in W 29.75 in D 16 in
18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Yellow Polychrome Paint Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most charming authentic antique Venetian Chinoiserie decorated poudreuse (dressing table) with beautifully aged original patina! Venice, Italy, 18th century A wonderful...
Gesso, Mercury Glass, Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint
$9,449
H 27.56 in W 32.49 in D 18.31 in
Restored 19th Century Alfred Beurdeley French Louis XV Coiffeuse Dressing Table
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite fully restored Alfred Beurdeley attributed 19th century French Louis XV Kingwood Coiffeuse dressing table This is the best example of a Co...
Hardwood, Walnut
$9,500
H 29.5 in W 44.5 in D 25.75 in
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and spectacular George III period (1760-1820) Beau Brummell gentleman's dressing table. There is no mistaking this remarkably distinctive table's complex design and superb qu...
Brass
$2,341Sale Price|20% Off
H 62 in W 61 in D 42 in
Italian jewelry table branded Fratelli Bortolozzo Padova
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Art Deco Jewelry Table by Fratelli Bortolozzo, Padova - 1940s, with Silk-Lined Interior An exquisite example of 1940s Italian Art Deco craftsmanship, this jewelry table was p...
Wood, Satin
$1,500
H 4.93 in Dm 1.97 in
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Perfume Bottle, Nancy, France, circa 1900
By Galle Art Glass
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Perfume Bottle, Nancy, France, circa 1900 Rare Art Nouveau perfume bottle by Gallé, Nancy, France, executed in finely crafted cameo glass and dat...
Art Glass
Dutch Arts & Crafts Vanity
By Architect Lucassen
Located in Houston, TX
Dutch Arts and Crafts vanity from the Hague School, Architect Lucassen.
Oak
Unavailable
H 64.57 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers Vanity
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A magnificent antique Edwardian mahogany Arts & Crafts dressing table with mirror back and painted detailing dating from circa 1900. It comprises two small drawers raised on a galler...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 55.91 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Arts & Crafts Shaving Stand in the Manner of Liberty’s, circa 1900
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A superb oak Arts & Crafts shaving stand in the manner of liberty’s. It is of the same quality and similar in design to those sold by the London retailer during the late 19th and ear...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Style Oak Dressing Table with Brass Accents
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dainty vanity or dressing table with brass details and three drawers, one wide single drawer in front and two smaller drawers for accessories. Original glass on the adjustable tilt...
Brass
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Marble Top Vanity, circa 1905
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A stunning marble top vanity by the Belgian designer Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, with copper hardware and blue-green enameled medallions. A checkerboard pattern flanks the beautiful beve...
Oak
Unavailable
H 55.12 in W 54.73 in D 20.87 in
Gordon Russell Oak Dressing Table with Large Mirror, England, circa 1928
By Gordon Russell
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Gordon Russell oak dressing table. Mirror flanked with drawers. Bog oak handles. England, circa 1928 Measures: 140 cm H x 139 cm W x 53 cm D Provenance: Purchased from Gordon ...
Oak
Contemporary arty decorative vase
By Ladio Ceramics
Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES
Contemporary vase handmade by Laura De Grinyo in Ibiza. This vase titled ‘Red Lady’ is a unique piece that has been exhibited at the Milan design week and Paris art week. Created u...
Stoneware, Cord
Ash Arts & Crafts Dressing Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ash dressing stand or shaving stand the adjustable bevelled mirrored top above raised shelf and pierced back. To the base section fitted with copper embossed salver above single shor...
Arts and Crafts Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Arts and crafts dressing table. The central adjustable mirror supported on architectural supports above short drawers. To the rectangular top above the long freeze drawer with a styl...
Ash
Sold
H 57.09 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
English Arts and Crafts dressing table/desk, Gomme Furniture Wycombe
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Valladolid, ES
Delightful and beautiful dressing table and desk in oak wood in the Arts and Crafts style produced in England. This piece has a base on which a circular frameless mirror stands, res...
Mirror, Wood
Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Dressing Chest Table
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A quality Arts & Crafts solid golden oak dressing chest with unusual double mirror design, with capped terminals. Circa 1910. The dressing chest is in excellent condition, showing...
Oak
Limbert French Provincial Louis XV Carved Rosewood Vanity, 1920s
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company, Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity By Limbert USA, 1920s Beautiful book-matched rosewood, with inlaid satinwood marquetry, and original brass hardware. Measures: ...
Brass
Sold
H 53 in W 33.5 in D 17 in
Edward Barnsley, An Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Handmade Walnut Dressing Table
By Edward Barnsley
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. An Arts & Crafts Cotswold School handmade walnut dressing table, with through tenon joints and exposed dovetail details to the sides, stood on sledge style feet.
Walnut
Sold
H 54 in W 48 in L 54 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dressing Table, Circa 1909
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts vanity or dressing table with mirror By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1909 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original mirror...
Copper
Sold
H 59.06 in W 36.62 in D 17.72 in
1920s Faux Bamboo and White Carrera Marble Dressing Table with Central Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 1920s faux bamboo and white Carrera marble dressing table with central hinged mirror with brass acorn fixings above a central drawer and shelf, with towel rails on each side.
Carrara Marble, Brass
Pine Dressing Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A very attractive dressing table featuring a tall bonnet top mirror with oak egg and dart molding beneath the arch, two hand-cut dovetailed drawers with original ceramic knobs and a ...
Mirror, Pine
French Mahogany Wash Stand on Casters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous details abound in this antique French mahogany wash stand. The backsplash, which is removable, features green and white tiles decorated with stylized, floral & foliate patte...
Marble
Antique French Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique French Art Deco burr walnut dressing table, circa 1925 in date, features classic minimalist Art Deco contours. The grain of the burr walnut is butterflied ...
Moroccan Style Heavily Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Redding, CT
Perfect for above a bathroom vanity. In the style of Arts & Crafts but with and Indian Moroccan flair.
Mirror, Wood
American Arts & Crafts Style Vanity in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
This elegant vanity is crafted from solid teak in the Arts & Crafts style. Beautiful finger joinery graces the banding. Three centered drawers with carved pulls sit below the desk. I...
Teak
Sold
H 55 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Vanity or Dressing Table, Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period vanity or dressing table with mirror By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1912 Quarter sawn oak, with original swing mirror...
Copper
Sold
H 74.02 in W 61.82 in D 24.02 in
Mahogany Arts & Crafts Vanity by Jac. van den Bosch for 'T Binnenhuis Amsterdam
By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau vanity or dresser by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis Amsterdam, 1900s. Solid mahogany with Macassar ebony, palmwood and inlay. Original gre...
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Palmwood
Sold
H 64 in W 47.8 in D 25 in
Aesthetic Movement Arts & Crafts Vanity by Gillow & Co, Bruce Talbert Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning Gillow & Co dressing table. At the moment this is the only marked, Aesthetic Movement vanity by Gillow of Lancaster that is for sale in the world and this stunni...
Brass
Massive Solid Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawers Dresser w/ Swivel Mirror
By Gustav Stickley, Hale and Kilburn Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive Solid Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawers Dresser w/ Swivel Mirror
Brass
Sold
H 65.5 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in
Early 20th Century Dressing Chest and Mirror, Vanity Table Art Noveau
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century dressing chest and mirror. Vanity table. Top height: 32in.
19th Century Birch Root Mirrored Dressing Table or Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality birch root vanity chest of drawers circa 1890. four-drawer chest of drawers very much in a Swedish arts and crafts taste. Chest surmounted by tilting mirror flank...
Birch
Sold
H 60.24 in W 61.42 in D 14.97 in
French Art Deco Burr Elm Sculptural Asymmetrical Dressing Table C.1930
Located in London, Park Royal
French, circa 1930s, this exceptional Art Deco dressing table stands out for its sculptural presence and remarkable asymmetrical composition. Designed with a fluid interplay of round...
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 14.5 in W 25.25 in D 7.5 in
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Spout backsplash Rustic wall Mount Seashell CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Spout backsplash Rustic wall Mount Seashell CA . A beautiful 18th Century Sculpture Hand Carved fountain head of the French Regence Period . It coul...
Stone
Carved Antique Oak Mirror
Located in Redding, CT
Arts and crafts meets Aesthetic movement turn of the century design.
Mirror, Oak
Sold
H 1.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.25 in
Fabergé Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Egg Decorative Table Tray Ashtray
By Fabergé
Located in Forney, TX
Excellent like new / Original vintage condition Dimensions: (approx) 1.5" High, 7.75" Wide, 6.25" Deep Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, inclu...
Porcelain
Arts & Crafts Vanity/Dressing Table with Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful in its simple and elegant design, this original oak dressing table c. 1910 has two drawers and a tilting mirror; wonderful clean lines are timeless and work with alongside ...
Brass
Liberty of London Arts and Crafts Walnut Dressing Table
By Liberty & Co., Leonard Wyburd
Located in Port Chester, NY
An excellent example of the Liberty of London style. Dating from the Arts and Crafts period, this very interestingly shaped dressing table seems aesthetically perfect. The Gothic ar...
Copper
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 23.23 in
Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Small Occasional Oak Table England, Early 20th Century
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely small occasional oak table, England, Arts & Crafts Period A very original table standing on 4 small ball feet, with a flip harmonica flip iron system. A bold Arts and crafts...
Oak
Robert Mouseman Thompson oak dressing table, England circa 1930
By Robert Thompson
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A rare and early oak dressing table by Robert “Mouseman” Thompson Beautifully adzed. The rectangular mirror supported on two octagonal shaped columns. The adzed top above a centra...
Oak
Vintage Fulper Pottery Bud Vase with a Blue Flambé Glaze
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early 20th century posy or bud vase from the Arts & Crafts period by Fulper Pottery of Flemington, New Jersey. Decorated in a blue flambé glaze with subtle olive green / brown acc...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Beveled Mirror with Ornately Carved Frame, circa 1910s
Located in Portland, OR
Our collection of antique mirrors features pieces from before the Civil War through the mid-20th century, with every style and historic period in between represented. Here you’ll fin...
Arts and Crafts Oak Washstand
Located in Manchester, GB
A marvellous Victorian oak washstand of a pure Arts and crafts design. The peacock tiles to the splash back are framed in a deep russet coloured smaller square tile which is repeated...
Copper
$2,504 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
A Fine French Art Deco Mirrored and Mahogany Vanity
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco engraved mirrored vanity with a mahogany base and one drawer.
Mirror, Mahogany
$3,895
H 54.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 54.50in H x 48in W x 20in D Desk Height 27in Ottoman 17in H x 22.50in W x 16in D _______________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like br...
Leather, Glass, Walnut, Wood
$1,338 / set
H 25.2 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of French Louis XV Revival Nightstands/Bedside Tables C1950s Gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style nightstands/bedside tables with a sweetheart motif. A delightfully dainty du...
Wood
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
By Christopher Guy
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
$2,341
H 48.04 in W 39.38 in D 15.16 in
1960s Small Elegant Fully Restored Rosewood Vanity Table in Excellent Condition
By Niels Clausen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s small elegant fully restored rosewood vanity table in excellent condition The well designed and manufactored table is flexible and can be turned into a small desk by removing ...
Rosewood
$1,750
H 59 in W 27.75 in D 13.75 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table inlaid with trellis ...
Ormolu
$1,150 / set
H 45 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in
1960s Swedish White Lacqured Vanity Set by Torsten Totti Laakso for Asko
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century white lacquered " AKKA " vanity set by Finnish designer Torsten Totti Laakso for the Swedish Asko company, 1960s.The company was known for their high quality pieces and t...
Fabric, Glass, Wood
$9,131
H 54.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Dressing Table from 1905 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern furniture from the best period of his works. He made trendsetting Industrial designs for the bentwood-industrie. This dressing-table is from the "Fledermaus" ...
Bentwood
French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite ebonized vanity with bone inlay detail from the 1800s, France. The unadorned vanity top opens on brass hinges to reveal an inset mirror for checking one's appearance, over a...
Wood
Decorative Metal Vanity and Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern metal vanity and chair with tufted vinyl seat cushion. This vanity features a frosted glass tabletop and an adjustable mirror. Elaborate, delicate scroll-work ador...
Metal
$1,638 / set
H 37.41 in W 28.75 in D 17.33 in
Dressing table with chair in Art Deco style, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco dressing table with chair from the 1950s. A dressing table in a geometric form characteristic of the Art Deco style. The furniture has one small drawer, a spacious top idea...
Walnut
$3,374
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
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, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
$995
H 25.6 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dressing table - Raymond Loewy - model "DF2000" - Doubinsky Frères - 1960s Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos Compagnie de L’Esthétique Industrielle (CEI) was a design co...
Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood
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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