Victorian Mahogany Shaving Stand, Adjustable Height, Circa 1880 Bathroom Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
A Victorian mahogany shaving stand , quality carved legs and original mirror plate Height adjustable as shown in measurements below England , circa 1880 Height - 136 cm - 147 cm Tab...
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Vanity for Men or Shaving Stand with a Mirror done in Mahogany
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique Vanity for Men, Shaving Stand or a Side Table, with adjustable Telescope Mirror. The table features a small compartment/drawer and an adjusta...
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Victorian American Oak Washstand W/ Mirror Dressing Table Shaving Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint late Victorian washstand, circa 1900. Made from oak with a high back featuring a swivel mirror and towel bar. The base has one interior shelf with brass pull and is suppor...
Oak
A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful and sculptural piece features an oval swivel mirror flanked by two scrolling supports joining in a single support, above three oval storage compartments with swivel tr...
Oak
Austrian Bentwood Shaving Stand with Round Inlaid Shelf, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19th Century) shaving stand / dressing mirror with round inlaid shelf with drawer.
Mirror, Bentwood
19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Shaving Stand Vanity Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century American Empire Period flame mahogany two drawer shaving stand with acanthus carved harped shaped supports, original brass knobs, adjustable mirr...
Mirror, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Washstand Shaving Vanity Mirror Stand C1780 Mahogany Bathroom Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare form late 18th century mahogany and boxwood shaving washstand. The hinged top enclosed height adjustable swing mirror, washbow cutout and fitted compartment...
Mahogany
Victorian Shaving Mirror Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Victorian shaving mirror with beautiful cast iron legs.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Shaving Stand with Telescoping Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century Modern mirror on stand. Pieces are both casual and visually appealing, taking inspiration from themes such as Folk Art and farmhouse decorating styles. Materials oak, p...
Mirror, Wood
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H 63.5 in W 13.75 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Mahogany Gentleman’s Shaving Stand with Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian washstand or shaving stand, circa 1880s. Made from mahogany with three drawers, lower shelf and adjustable mirror. Lower shelf features a unique spindled gallery that is ne...
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Mahogany and Marble Mirrored Shaving Stand
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique 19th century Victorian mahogany mirrored shaving stand. It features an oval mirror on a round marble top with a single dovetailed drawer for storage. The stand rests on orig...
Marble
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H 49.6 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
19th Century French Provincial Wooden Shaving Mirror with Brass Trim
Located in High Point, NC
Useful both for shaving or applying makeup. The mirror can be tilted to suit many uses and is placed in an elegant round and carved frame with a brass hardware accent. This piece fro...
Brass
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H 55.12 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Victorian 19th Century Painted Adjustable Shaving Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian 19th century antique painted adjustable shaving mirror with a round adjustable mirror. It has two opening centre compartments and is supported by a turned reeded column. It...
Hardwood
A Fine 19Th Century Mahogany Shaving Stand
Located in London, GB
Presenting a splendid C19th Mahogany Shaving Stand. A quintessential piece that exudes the elegance and craftsmanship of its time with wonderful flame mahogany veneers to its frontag...
Mirror, Oak
Dutch Shaving Stand in Mahogany w/ Marquetry in Tulipwood and Kingwood
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptionally beautiful shaving stand in mahogany with marquetry in tulipwood and kingwood. Round mirror pivots and can be adjusted to the correct height. Turned column rests on t...
Mirror, Kingwood, Mahogany
Industrial Turn of the Century Nickle Plated Oval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Nickel plated, beaded trin fram, oval beveled mirror. Perfect for a bathroom, shaving, make- up, decorative mirror.
Nickel
Victorian Wicker Mirrored Shaving or Vanity Stand with Shelves
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a Senator's wife's wicker collection, this shaving or vanity mirror with display shelves is a very rare piece. Almost every element of Victorian wicker is used here: open lat...
Wicker
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H 56.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Circa 1900 Red Metal Wire "Twist " Two Tier Shaving Stand with Beveled Mirror
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Late Victorian Painted Metal Stand with beveled Mirror. The wash stand, shaving stand features a twisted metal wire framework, beveled oval mirror, two towel racks, two shelves, two...
Wire, Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Shaving Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique Chippendale shaving Stand in mahogany, circa 1830s. Adjustable mirror with carved supports. The lids of the storage box open to provide usable table surfaces. Would also work...
Mirror, Mahogany
English Shaving Stand
Located in Southampton, NY
A Simple and Elegant Oak Shaving Stand. Original Beveled Mirror and Brass Reveal.Single Drawer. Brass Gallery and Brass and Steel Base.
Brass, Steel
Victorian Mahogany Shaving Stand with Telescopic Mirror
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A lovely Victorian mahogany shaving stand, circa 1880. Having an adjustable beveled edge mirror which is nicely framed with the lipped edge standing above the circular stand with a r...
Brass
19th Century Gentleman's English Campaign Shaving Stand with Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
This 19th century British Colonial gentleman's campaign shaving stand is made with mahogany and brass. The looking glass is double sided with one side magnifying and one true. The mi...
Brass
Luxurious Silver Shaving Stand or Vanity and Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
A sculptural and useful, adjustable height luxurious silver plated shaving stand with 3-part folding mirror of beveled glass, the reverse of the central mirror in faux snakeskin, the...
Metal
19th Century Mahogany Telescopic Shaving Stand
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful mahogany Victorian tiled top shaving stand with a brass telescopic mirror that can be raised to any height.
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Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,527 / 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
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite chandelier is an authentic Murano glass masterpiece, handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The piece features vibrant colors integr...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By Maurice Dufrêne, La Maitrise
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
Wool
$1,189Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
$1,194Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.85 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
20th Century French Vintage Wooden Vanity Table with Mirror Top and Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
Very well preserved 20th century french vintage vanity table with mirror top and drawers that is made in fruit wood. It is raised on slightly curved legs with a delicate detail at th...
Fruitwood
Vintage Oval Wicker Dressing Table with Stool, 20th Century Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wicker dressing table / writing table with stool. It is oval shaped with a raised galleried back. There is one center drawer. This very versatile piece can be used as a dres...
Wicker
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...
Wrought Iron
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
$3,232
H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table, Glass & Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful piece of furniture has a glass dressing / console table at a height of 90cm below w...
Brass
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
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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