What is the best lighting for bathroom vanity?

The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have 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. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is the best vanity mirror with lights?

The best vanity mirror is a matter of preference, as you’ll want to think about space and how your furniture is arranged with respect to where you want to put it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage vanity mirrors with lights to choose from.

What is the best lighting for a vanity mirror?

The best lighting for a vanity mirror can be brought about by placing two wall-mounted sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level. This creates cross-illumination. Fixtures that emit light that is as close to white as possible should be chosen with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 2,500–3100 Kelvin ‘soft white' range are suitable for normal bathroom use, as well as for makeup application. Find a range of vanity lights on 1stDibs.

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Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights

$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

, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity table designed by

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Dressing Table with Ormolu Lights, Belle Époque

$7,072

H 61.42 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Dressing Table with Ormolu Lights, Belle Époque

Located in London, Park Royal

combines geometric parquetry, an oval bevelled mirror, and a softly curved superstructure, creating a

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vanities

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Mirror, Wood

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H 57 in W 46 in D 16 in

HOLLYWOOD MIRRORED VANITY W/ SWIVEL LIGHTS!

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

THE RITUALS OF GROOMING WITH THIS MIRRORED VANITY WHERE THE LIGHTS SWIVEL OUT FROM BEHIND HIDDEN

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Vintage 1940s American Vanities

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Wood, Mirror

Art Deco Light Walnut Dressing Table with Built in Lights & Tri Folding Mirrors

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H 70.08 in W 47.05 in D 24.22 in

Art Deco Light Walnut Dressing Table with Built in Lights & Tri Folding Mirrors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

table with built in lights and tri folding mirrors A great dressing table, I’ve never seen another

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vanities

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Mirror, Walnut

Large Midcentury Bathroom Mirror Vanity Honeycomb Bubble Glass Sconce, 1960s

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H 21.66 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Large Midcentury Bathroom Mirror Vanity Honeycomb Bubble Glass Sconce, 1960s

Located in Bremen, DE

Large mirror sconce by Hustadt, structured hemispheric honeycombe bubble glass shade and with

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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Large Midcentury Bathroom Mirror Vanity Honeycomb Bubble Glass Sconce, 1960s

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H 22.45 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Large Midcentury Bathroom Mirror Vanity Honeycomb Bubble Glass Sconce, 1960s

Located in Bremen, DE

Large midcentury sconce by Honsel, square structured murano glass shade with chrome caps, 2 chrome knobs on one side to hold the glass the light can be used both vertically or horiz...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

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Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

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Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

$4,000 / item

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By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...

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$6,933 / item

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Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

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Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

By MB Italy

Located in Valladolid, ES

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vanities

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Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut

$42,000 / set

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By René Drouet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s

$2,303Sale Price|20% Off

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By Fer Semey, H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$4,699 / set

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By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

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Steel, Chrome

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

$13,511 / item

H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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Brass

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$1,879 / set

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Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Vanity Table with Mirror Top and Drawers

$1,203Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Sofia, BG

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Mid-20th Century Vanities

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut

$12,689

H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in

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By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanities

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Art Deco cubist dressing table – Barcelona 1930

$5,346

H 61.62 in W 49.22 in D 14.97 in

Art Deco cubist dressing table – Barcelona 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Art deco cubist dressing table in solid beech with walnut veneer, original bevelled mirror, black-stained handles, waxed finishing. Can be dismantled. Spain, Barcelona 1930. Dimens...

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Beech, Walnut

Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity

$9,500

H 27.5 in W 30 in D 22 in

Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors. Parchment is separating from the piece

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Osvaldo Borsani Att. Wood and Rose Gold Glass Desk or Vanity, circa 1955

$15,000

H 28 in W 44.5 in D 19 in

Osvaldo Borsani Att. Wood and Rose Gold Glass Desk or Vanity, circa 1955

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

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Brass

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Bathroom Vanity Mirror Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bathroom vanity mirror lights is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bathroom vanity mirror lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and enamel. Find 6 antique and vintage bathroom vanity mirror lights at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Bathroom vanity mirror lights have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of bathroom vanity mirror lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern and modern bathroom vanity mirror lights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made bathroom vanity mirror lights over the years, but those made by Blueprint Lighting, J.T. Kalmar and sicis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bathroom Vanity Mirror Lights?

Prices for bathroom vanity mirror lights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bathroom vanity mirror lights begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $38,702, while the average can fetch as much as $1,870.

Questions About Bathroom Vanity Mirror Lights

What is the best lighting for bathroom vanity?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have 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. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is the best vanity mirror with lights?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The best vanity mirror is a matter of preference, as you’ll want to think about space and how your furniture is arranged with respect to where you want to put it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage vanity mirrors with lights to choose from.
What is the best lighting for a vanity mirror?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best lighting for a vanity mirror can be brought about by placing two wall-mounted sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level. This creates cross-illumination. Fixtures that emit light that is as close to white as possible should be chosen with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 2,500–3100 Kelvin ‘soft white' range are suitable for normal bathroom use, as well as for makeup application. Find a range of vanity lights on 1stDibs.