$1,871Sale Price|25% Off
French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with a sea green tint & an all-over distressed antiqued or ceruse finish, double doors ...
Brass
Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950
By Quigley Furniture Co., Samuel Marx
Located in Chicago, IL
Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950 Elegant vanity table designed by Samuel Marx for Quigley, Chicago, circa 1950. This piece features Marx’s signature crackle finish...
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
Sculptura Vanity With Matching Stool in Champagne by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stunning very well-crafted solid maple wood vanity with large mirror, plate glass make- up shelve and three side drawers with flowing ribbon styled drawer fronts with intergraded p...
Maple, Upholstery, Mirror
Vittorio Dassi, Vanity Console Table, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vittorio Dassi, vanity console table, Italy 1950s Vanity beauty with original large mirror of the 1950s: very particular shapes and geometries.
Cut Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Mid 20th Century Maison Jansen Ebonized French Writing Desk With Mirror
Located in Elkton, MD
Maison Jansen ebonized writing desk of French origin from the mid-20th century. The composition features a central mirror above the writing surface framed by symmetrical drawer eleme...
Brass
$2,053Sale Price|20% Off
Minimal Vanity Italian Design MIM Production Rosewood
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal vanity Italian design MIM production, pouff 40 cm height cm.75 width, 45 cm depth, height of vanity with mirror opened cm.114.
Fabric, Mirror, Laminate, Rosewood
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...
Teak
Brass Vanity Table, marked “Modello Depositato”, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Resting on a sleek three-legged brass base, this mid-century vanity table features a stylish kidney-shaped tabletop with stars. The mirror is tilt-able, allowing for customizable ang...
Brass
Mid-Century Leather Suitcase, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of leather in Germany. There are no keys Good condition Traces on the surface from use.
Leather, Fabric
$2,800Sale Price|41% Off
Vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Floating top with leatherette covered 'wings'. Angled base cabinets contain three drawers with original padded leatherette cov...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Louis XV Marquetry Mirrored and Galleried Bonheur Du Jour Ladies' Bureau Vanity
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Tiered Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry, Mirrored and Galleried Bonheur Du Jour Ladies' Bureau, Vanity or dressing table with brass mounts. Measures 25" in width, 17...
Brass
$3,240Sale Price / set|40% Off
Paul Frankl Combed Wood Vanity with Stool for Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century vanity with matching stool by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman company features his trademark combed wood sides with curled brass pulls. The Vanity includes two convex...
Oak
Vanity with Mirror & Original Lacquer Finish 1950's
Located in Fulton, CA
Glamorous lacquered dressing vanity / dresser with contrasting colors of black and yellow. Large mirror for dressing, glass top surface for durability. Three drawers and two drop-dow...
Mirror, Wood
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian hand made vanity and the stool is in original condition from the 1950 s period.Vanity is made for the wall and it is delicate and elegant made. Wood base with the formica on...
Formica, Fruitwood
$2,099Sale Price|20% Off
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors covering two glass shelves for storing make-up and other necessary things.
Mirror, Mahogany
Fine Italian Deco Console/Vanity Table With Brass Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
A pristine Deco Italian console table with modified brass shield-shaped mirror. The console or vanity table shown with a black glass top with rounded clover edges above three maho...
Mahogany
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958 Additional Information: Material: Teak, beech and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Bodafors in Sweden Dim...
Brass
French Parchment Lacquered Vanity And Leather Top Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Circa 1960's french parchment,Vanity with many compartments and draws .top part opens for thee angle Mirror with key and locks,and original matching Leather top stool,purchased in Pa...
Brass
Psyche Full Length Mirror Dressing Table Vanity Cabinet, French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central mirror and little drawer circa 1950 Oak and coral-colored beveled mirror. Three drawers on the right side and a cabinet on the left side. The mirr...
Mirror, Oak
Vintage Brass Vanity Table with Mirror by Peerage
By Peerage
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare vintage brass vanity table with mirror by Peerage. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. It is beautifully made from solid brass, with a lovely...
Brass
$2,700 / set
Art Deco Vanity in the style of Desky and Rohde
By Donald Deskey
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted luxurious dark book matched mahogany Art Deco vanity with round mirror, and three drawers having polished brass pulls. The piece has a unique curved end and angle...
Mirror, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table, Silvio Cavatorta
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Italian Mid-Century dressing table by Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957), crafted in the 1950s. The table features an adjustable round mirror on the left side and four drawers w...
Brass
$2,138Sale Price|56% Off
Swedish 19th Century Vanity Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century vanity dresser with three drawers The drawers are lined with brass lists and Louis Seize style bronze hardware. EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, Th...
Brass
A Prussian Dressing Table Vanity Set, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A satin birch wood and silver-plated on copper (Sheffield plate style) adjustable dressing table mirror and candelabra on stand with a single draw on scroll feet complete with; a sil...
Silver, Copper
Oak Vanity Table With Lighted Adjustable Top Mirror and Upholstered Bench
Located in Elkton, MD
A Scandinavian-inspired mid-century oak vanity featuring a distinctive tri-fold mirror and integrated light, produced in the United States circa 1970s. 54.5" tall 29" table top hei...
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Woman's Vanity with Mirrored Panels, Single Drawer and Lower Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian woman's vanity from the mid-20th century, with oval glass panels, single drawer and lower shelf. Crafted during the midcentury period, this wooden vanity feature...
Glass, Wood
Rare Paul McCobb 3 Pc. Vanity with Chair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three-piece vanity set with a two-drawer cabinet model #1503 on each end and center drop in hanging vanity model # 1559 with lift up lid having a mirror and four storage compartmen...
Brass
Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin Collection, circa late 1950s.
Mirror, Mahogany
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
French Midcentury Chesnut Marble Dressing Table Vanity Unit Mirror
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with mirror and little two-doors cabinet circa 1940 The marble is the original. It is excellent condition after renovation. The mirror will be changed. The mirr...
Marble, Chrome
Sven Aage Madsen Teak Vanity Desk with Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare and highly functional Danish modern vanity desk designed by Sven Aage Madsen and crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Beautifully constructed from teak and oak, the piece combin...
Other
Vintage Vanity Table With Drawers By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1980s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Lovely vanity table produced in 1986 by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, originally part of a bedroom set and designed for use as a dressing table. The piece features two drawers fitted wi...
PVC, Birch
1940s Danish Ebonised Vanity Dressing Table With Triptych Mirror
Located in London, GB
1940s dressing table with a black etched glass top, its original triptych mirror and brass handles. The vanity dressing table offers plenty of storage with its three long drawers. Th...
Mirror, Smoked Glass, Wood
Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful vanity designed by Paolo Buffa in Italy in the 1940s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth ...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass & Satin Glass Vanity, Writing Table/ Desk, Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Engraved Glass Vanity / Writing Table or Desk in the style of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The piece presents a exquisite light and e...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dressing Table / Desk by G Plan
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture, V.B. Wilkins
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak dressing table / vanity / desk with mirror. "Fresco" series designed by Victor B. Wilkins for G Plan. Maker's label inside drawer. This p...
Teak
Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1960s dressing table by A. Younger Ltd, crafted in French walnut and raised on slender tapered legs. The design features clean mid-century lines with recessed drawer detailing and ...
Walnut
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Italian Modernist Vanity or Desk with Mirror Interior, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist fruit wood vanity table or desk. Of highly sculptural form with Z - shaped legs, back iron supports and reed carved apron surround. The top is separated into t...
Iron
1940s Antique Vanity Baroque Spanish, Dressing Table, Hand Carved Walnut & Burl
Located in Miami, FL
Signed by Mariano Garcia. Early 20th century, antique vanity or entrance console, available entry mirror on a hand carved walnut frame, with a gold leaf surface finish. Venetian Baro...
Wood
Silvi red Vanity table on wheels by Studio Kastilia , 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Padova, IT
“Silvi” model dressing table, cylindrical body in plastic material containing an armchair with padded seat and backrest covered in fabric, a tilting mirror, wheels. Good conditions. ...
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dressing Table, Teak, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian dressing table, teak, 1960s.
Teak
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable white Kastilia vanity table with its original blue upholstered chair. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is signed by ...
Metal
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
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
Roger Landault Crème Cowhide Brown Wood Vanity, France, Midcentury, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in New York, NY
Roger Landault crème cowhide brown wood vanity, modernist, France midcentury, 1950 Beautiful vanity in fantastic vintage condition upholstered in cowhide and brass detailing to the ...
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming 19th century table top Biedermeier vanity table with drawer from the so-called "second" period in Austria around 1850. This lovely Biedermeier vanity mirror has been veneere...
Mirror, Nutwood
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White & Cream Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable Kastilia vanity table in a charming and unique ivory-white and cream color completed by blue upholstered chair. This stunning piece was designed i...
Metal
Maitland Smith Fossil Stone Inlaid Bronze Mount Vanity /Ladies Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Westport, CT
Maitland smith Fossil stone inlaid, bronze mount and curved design vanity table/ladies desk, elegant flair design curved legs and 4 felt lined draws.
Precious Stone
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dressing Table / Desk with Mirror by Austinsuite
By Austinsuite
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak dressing table / vanity / desk with mirror. By Austinsuite. Maker's label inside drawer. This piece is in excellent condition with few si...
Mirror, Teak
Art Deco Vanity/Dressing Table with Round Mirror, France, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
A rare and beautifully preserved example of French Art Deco cabinetmaking, this vanity dressing table dates to circa 1930's and speaks the period's design language with complete conf...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Colonial Revival Vanity with Swing Mirror, c. 1935–1950
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A vintage Colonial Revival vanity in the Federal taste, pairing an arched swing mirror with a single fluted drawer over a turned-column base joined by a turned stretcher and reeded s...
Brass
Late 20th Century French Cream Vanity Table With Mirror and Matching Bench
Located in Elkton, MD
Cream-painted vanity table with matching bench and mirror, featuring sculptural curved legs and a soft, transitional/postmodern silhouette. The set includes a single-drawer dressing ...
Composition
French Early Modern Console / Vanity /Desk /Writing Table, Robert Mallet-Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Early Modernist Console / Vanity / Desk / Writing Table in Chromed Tubular Steel, Aluminum & Marble in the style of Robert Mallet-Stevens. The origin of this exquisite ...
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted salon vanity set from the 1950s comprising a frameless mirror and a coordinating wooden shelf with drawer. The mirror features scalloped concave notches at each corner, ...
Mirror, Wood
$1,194Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wrought Iron French Vanity Bakers Stand Rack Hall Tree Console Mirror
By René Prou, Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
An interesting and elaborate French wrought iron Vanity of type Mirror stand. I believe could be used as a vanity or possibly a Hall tree for a hat rack on top. Not certain of exact ...
Wrought Iron
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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