$5,500 / set
H 24 in W 43.5 in D 15.5 in
French Deco Exotic Wood Vanity Mirror Chest of Drawers / Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco vanity mirror with chest of drawers. Use of exotic woods on a deco skyscraper base. The handles are 2 types of wood. No markings or labels. Appears to be of French origin. An ea...
Wood
$2,995 / set
H 46 in W 54 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Birch Fineline Vanity Dresser Chest Set John Sylvia Reid 1961
By John & Sylvia Reid, Stag Furniture 1
Located in Portland, OR
A rare Mid Century Modern, birch wood, vanity and chest of drawers set, designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag Furniture, 1961. Designed by John and Sylvia Reid and called the "Fi...
Steel
Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Chest With Adjustable Shield Mirror
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and functional Edwardian mahogany dressing chest with an adjustable shield‑shaped mirror. The bevel‑edged mirror is fully adjustable in both height and angle, supported o...
Satinwood
Teak Dressing Table or Chest from Wrighton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid-century teak dressing table or chest from Wrighton, circa 1960s, complete with a mirror. The dresser has four solid teak drawers and sturdy, solid teak legs. The mirror is ...
Teak
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut dressing chest from Beithcraft - circa 1950's Featuring a tfull length adjustable mirror Height to the top of the mirror is 157cm The matching tallboy is listed ...
Wood, Walnut
Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from S M Quality, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A Danish tallboy chest of drawers by SM Quality, made in Denmark and dating to the 1970s. Finished in teak veneer with a warm tone. The chest features eight drawers fitted with bru...
Teak
$3,250
H 70.5 in W 45 in D 19 in
Antique Dressing Table/ Chest of Drawers with Gustavian Grey Paint & Oval Mirror
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A late 19th century pine chest of drawers or dressing table with newly-painted Gustavian grey/white or driftwood color paint. Offers an oval dressing mirror that pivots and rests ove...
Mirror, Pine
$8,750
H 107.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
American Aesthetic Movement Walnut Vanity with Mirror and Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Perfect cabinet to drop in a sink for a bathroom vanity. A stunning monumental chest of drawers in walnut with mirror resting on original reddish brown & white marble top, with raise...
Marble
Unavailable
H 67.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
Antique Victorian Vanity, Large Ash Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1880, H220
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian vanity, large ash chest of drawers, Scotland 1880, H220 Scotland 1880 Solid ash Original finish. Framed mirror above. Pair of jewelry drawers above base. Two short...
Mirror, Walnut
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
18th Century Flame Mahogany Brummel Chest
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A late 18th-early 19th century English poudreuse vanity table, often referred to as a Beau Brummel chest. These men’s vanity tables were popular during the 18th and 19th centuries am...
Mahogany
CUTE French Country Painted Flowers Chest of Drawers
Located in Newberry, SC
A charming, shabby chic Chest of Drawers from France dating to 1950 with a worn painted finish and colorful painted flowers along the edges.
Wood
French Country Louis XV Chest of Drawers Table
Located in Newberry, SC
A charming French Country Louis XV Style two-drawer Chest of Drawers Table from France dating to 1950 in oak and featuring pretty cabriole legs.
Oak
Antique French Country Trunk Coffee Table Blanket Chest
Located in Newberry, SC
A charming French Country Trunk in oak with wooden peg construction
Oak
Danish Modern Vanity Chest
By Arne Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a versatile piece that would be excellent for a guest room. A drawer chest, desk and vanity all in one. Please inquire for additional detail photos Professional, skilled f...
Teak
PAIR Nils Jonsson Teak Chests & Vanity Table
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Lovely pair of chests of drawers in teak by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik and produced by HJN Mobler in Denmark. Outwardly matching with dovetailed drawers and recessed...
Mirror, Teak
Midcentury Campaign Style Vanity Desk, Chest and Stool
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage campaign style set features two-part construction consisting of a chest of drawers and vanity unit with flip-top mirror, paired with a matching stool. Features brass hardware...
Brass
Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Vanity Jewelry Chest with Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baker Furniture vanity / jewelry chest with built in storage compartments and hidden mirror. Accompanied by matching vanity stool. A very unique piece that measures 46.5" with both s...
Wood
George Nelson 3-Piece Vanity Chest for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vanity designed by George Nelson in combed oak and special ordered with silver plated large J pulls. This three-piece unit has a chest with four drawers some with dividers then the...
Oak
Arne Vodder Danish Rosewood Vanity Chest, Circa 1960's
By Arne Vodder, Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
This attractive little dressing table was designed by Arne Vodder, an iconic Danish designer known for his mid century creations. This vanity was produced by Olholm Mobelfabrik somet...
Glass, Teak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern solid birch flip top jewelry chest or vanity with mirror By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 24.75" W ...
Birch
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut flip top jewelry chest or vanity with mirror By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Measures: 30"W x 19"D x 6.25"H. When ope...
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 70 in W 19.5 in D 40 in
Antique Victorian Crescent Furniture Co Mirrored Oak Lowboy Vanity Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Crescent Line lowboy vanity dresser or chest. Made of oak featuring a tall oval mirror with ribbed supports over two large drawers. Circa 1900s Measures: 40" x 19.5...
Mirror, Oak
Sold
H 65.75 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
Oak Gothic Dressing Table Vanity Chest Quality English Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing vanity dressing table presented in good antique condition With Classic Gothic over tones to this well crafted item of functional furniture Delightfully dressed with...
Oak
Sold
H 70.5 in W 19 in D 38 in
19th Century Victorian Quartersawn Oak Mirrored Dresser Chest Vanity Wash Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Victorian Quartersawn oak mirrored dresser chest vanity wash stand "Quartersawn oak dresser and mirror, circa 1890s, serpentine four drawer front and rear tilting mir...
Mirror, Oak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 30.75 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk and Vanity Dresser Chest by Trekanten
By Trekanten
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage secretary desk with chest of drawers in teak manufactured by Trekanten, Denmark. Features a hidden mirror vanity slide out desk to maximize space and three dovetailed storage...
Teak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 21.26 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Vanity Drawer, Baltic States
Located in Madrid, EX
This beautiful chest of drawers with vanity drawer is in rich mahogany and features details in maple, birch and bone. With a total of 4 drawers, the top drawer features small compart...
Walnut
Sold
H 31.25 in W 36 in L 31.25 in
Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall Hidden Vanity Chest with Stool for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut chest with round white knobs and pull-out hidden vanity, the wood surface flips up reveling a mirror, storage space and sliding white milk glass make-up shelve. Included is ...
Walnut
Sold
H 29.75 in W 78 in D 19.5 in
Vanity with Two Four-Drawer Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson vanity in combed oak for Herman Miller. Two four-drawer dressers sit on each side of the drop in vanity. The vanity top lifts to reveal the lighted mirror and interior ...
Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 18 in D 11 in
French Louis XV Style Demi-lune Mahogany Jewelry Chest or Vanity Side Table
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely and very rare side end or side table converting to to a vanity and jewelry chest. The demi-lune shaped side table offers four drawers with compartments to nicely display a...
Mahogany
Sold
H 32.75 in W 48 in D 22 in
Custom Hand-Made Steel Bathroom Vanity in Your Specifications Here in Chicago
Located in Highwood, IL
Our Industrial style all steel-clad bathroom vanity or chest of drawers is made in house here in Chicago.
Brass, Steel
Pine Dressing Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A particularly well constructed dressing chest featuring an original mirror tilting on turned supports above a two door two drawer base with removable zinc tray to the top. Each deli...
Pine
Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Dressing Chest Table
Located in Norwich, GB
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
Mid Century Teak Tallboy Dressing Chest, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak dressing chest in the Danish style - circa 1960s Standing on slightly tapered legs The piece has a sleek modern look, with its handless drawers The mirror is rem...
Teak
Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Nathan, 1960s
By Nathan
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak tallboy chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, Nathan, circa 1960s There are five drawers in total
Teak
Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Austinsuite, 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak chest of drawers from Austinsuite Featuring 5 drawers
Teak
Pair of Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
Antique antique French inlaid kingwood cabinets, which would be ideal as bedside cabinets or general side tables. They are in good original condition, dating from circa 1900-1910 per...
Wood
Mid Century Teak Dressing Chest or Table, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak dressing chest by G Plan from the Quadrille range - circa 1960s Standing on sleigh legs It features a full length mirror and two drawers Height up to the mirror...
Teak
1970s Vintage Walnut and Chrome Dressing Table and Chests
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual vintage walnut dressing table with two matching chests, these date from the 1970s. The dressing table has a lift up top that reveals a mirrored interior,...
Chrome
1960's Walnut Chest of Drawers / Dressing Table by Alfred Cox
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage chest of drawers / vanity dressing table in walnut. This was made by Alfred Cox, it was made in England and dates from the 1960’s. This is of amazing quality, it ...
Walnut
Sold
H 24.81 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Teak Low Chest with Mirror – Danish Lowboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Beautiful mid-century teak low chest with its original sculptural mirror, dating from the 1950s–60s. This refined Danish-style lowboy dresser features warm teak wood, clean lines, an...
Wood
Mid Century Walnut Beech Chest of Drawers from Heals, 1950s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
A high quality mid century walnut chest of drawers - attributed to Heals Dating from the 1950s There are three drawers in total - each having a solid wood handles
Teak
Sold
H 27.25 in W 33 in D 19 in
Ethan Allen Flame Mahogany Queen Anne Style Lowboy Chest Console Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ethan Allen lowboy chest or console. Made of Flame Mahogany featuring rectangular form with traditional Queen Anne / Chippendale styling. 13-9700, 320-588.
Mahogany
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers from Stag John & Sylvia Reid, 1960s
By Stag Furniture 1, John & Sylvia Reid
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, Stag Designed by John & Sylvia Reid Dating from the late 1950s-early 1960s There are three drawers in total...
Teak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Teak & Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers from William Lawrence, 1960s
By William Lawrence of Nottingham
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak & walnut tallboy chest of drawers from William Lawrence Featuring 5 drawers
Teak
Sold
H 46.86 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Stag John & Sylvia Reid, 1960s
By Stag Furniture 1, John & Sylvia Reid
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, Stag Designed by John & Sylvia Reid Dating from the late 1950s-early 1960s There are six drawers in...
Teak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Bath Cabinet Makers, 1960s, Set of 2
By Bath Cabinet Makers
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, Bath Cabinet Makers There are six drawers in total - each having a recessed, solid teak, round handle
Teak
Sold
H 36 in W 62.38 in D 20.25 in
French Style Louis XVI Ebonized Mahogany Buffet by Old Plank Cabinetry Any Size
Located in Highwood, IL
Available in any size, or as a bathroom vanity, chest of drawers, or just let your imagination go wild.
Brass
A Fine Russian Neoclassical Commode or Nightstand or Bathroom Vanity
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind Russian neoclassical three-drawer commode or bedside stand. Finely cast bronze mounts. Having marble tops supported by three drawers of framed mahogany with center bur...
Marble, Bronze
Danish Modern Teak Three Drawer Vanity Chest by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Jonsson
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser chest in teak designed by Nils Jonsson circa 1960s. Equipped with three storage drawers accessorized with sculpted inset pulls and dovetail construction. F...
Mirror, Teak
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.
Sold
H 70 in W 30 in D 22.25 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Period Mahogany & Ormolu Dressing Chest/Vanity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high-quality French early 19th century Empire period mahogany and ormolu dressing chest/vanity signed Chapuis. The chest is raised by fine rounded front supports below...
Ormolu
Sold
H 5.75 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Jewelry Chest or Vanity, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern bleached walnut flip top jewelry chest or vanity with mirror By George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Measures: 30" W x 18.5" D x...
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 33 in W 38.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Swedish Mahogany Chest Adapted as Vanity with Calacatta Gold Marble Top
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Biedermeier chest with three drawers in fine West Indies mahogany that was adapted for use as a bathroom vanity.
Marble
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
Raymond Loewy Vanity Chest
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Pop Art chest
Chest of Drawers Vanity
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very useful! Its wood is teak.
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Duchess Vanity, Dressing Chest, Dresser
Located in Vancouver, BC
19th Century mahogany dressing chest featuring oval mirror supported by heavily carved supports, serpentine front with central drawer above carved legs sitting on a bow front base en...
Mahogany, Glass
Walnut Bow Front Dressing Chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Walnut bow front dressing chest This walnut bow front dressing chest was made circa 1920. The quality of this dressing chest points to it being made for Maple & co. or Waring and G...
Walnut
Federal Carved Mahogany Dressing Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine late federal carved and figured mahogany dressing chest, with shaped and acanthus carved mirror supports flanking a mahogany crossbanded framed mirror glass, resting on a case w...
Mahogany, Pine, Glass
French Marble and Oak Dressing Chest, circa 1900
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
There is a mirror that can attach over the chest and we have photos available on request. Would make a great vanity in a bathroom, cloakroom, dressing chest or equally just a lovely ...
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dressing Chest or Dressing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0303 Unusual Art Deco dressing table of narrow proportions, having tilting centre mirror flanked by two swinging side mirrors, all three are original with some imperfections, above ...
Walnut
English Dressing Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English dressing chest has a concave center. The drawer has carved edges and brass ring pulls with classical urns. The front stiles have carved leaves suspended by carved rosett...
Brass
$7,864 / set
H 45.67 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Danish Vintage Dressing Table and Stool by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kj
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made Danish vintage dressing table and stool by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of amazing...
Mirror, Wood
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Fine French Art Deco Illuminated Chrome Table Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s partially adjustable vanity/table mirror in chrome. Signed (not identified).
Chrome
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Walnut Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A solid mahogany Art Deco dressing table with a stepped top and large circular mirror set on a shaped backplate. Fitted with two banks of four drawers and a central drawer above the ...
Wood, Walnut
$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
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
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
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
Art Deco Teak Dressing Table
Located in Topanga, CA
An Art Deco teak dressing table featuring a beveled mirror at the center. The dresser is designed with a pair of central drawers and side door compartments, combining functionality ...
Teak
Art Deco Mirror Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Built inside light. Very good condition with minor signs of wear.
Mirror, Wood
Sold|$2,656 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wardrobe by Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the luxurious practicality of American mid-century modern furniture with this rare and exquisite wardrobe designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Realized in war...
Metal, Chrome
$21,248
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$5,200
H 26.88 in W 46.38 in D 17 in
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern vanity dressing table in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Features sleek circular recessed pulls that open three dovetail storage dr...
Steel
$5,404
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
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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