Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco vanity unit, solid walnut (legs and mouldings) and maple veneer. The lower unit opens onto
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1930s Italian Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Brass
French Midcentury All Mirrored Dressing Table Vanity Unit Three Panel Mirror
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with three-sided mirror and little two-doors cabinet circa 1960
Adornated
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Marble, Chrome
H 64.57 in W 37.01 in D 16.93 in
French Midcentury Oak Marble Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Three Panel Mirror
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with three-sided mirror and little two-doors cabinet circa 1960
Adornated
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Marble, Chrome
H 64.57 in W 37.01 in D 16.93 in
French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Drawers Marble & Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central tilt mirror, two little drawers on the table and three large
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1930s French Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Marble
H 54.73 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Dressing table or vanity – France 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Dressing table or vanity in solid wood with rosewood veneer, bird’s eye-maple in the interior, pink
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1940s French Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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 limed veneer.
Two
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Mirror, Oak
H 66.15 in W 42.52 in D 14.18 in
Minimal Teak and Formica Vanity by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Minimal 1960's bedroom vanity / dressing table with 2 drawer units by Dutch designer Cees Braakman
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1960s Dutch Minimalist Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Formica, Teak, Plywood
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
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1970s Dutch Space Age Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Brass
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
USM Haller Inspired Orange, White & Chrome Vanity w/ Storage & Mirror by Bosse
By Usm Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible white and orange vanity dressing station by Bosse. White laminate and chrome frame with
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 50.75 in W 48 in D 17 in
Italian Art Deco Secretary Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom Italian vanity, dressing table or secretary with triptych mirror, in parchment and fruitwood
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1930s Italian Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Brass
1970s German Polished Chrome & Clear Bubble Glass Wall Lights. 3 Available
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
bathroom by the side of a vanity unit.
3 available. Price is for one.
Dimensions: Overall Height: 18cm
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
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Petite Danish Modern Teak Mirrored Vanity by Arne Vodder
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Danish modern, teak vanity, dressing table by Arne Vodder for Ølholm Møebelfabrik features compass legs, black glass top and tilt adjustable mirror. Under the desk there is o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Glass, Mirror, Teak
Itailan Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray with Etched Mirror Twisted Glass Rope
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during 1940s. The mirror has romantic Venetian characters and a picturesque countrys...
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1940s Italian Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Brass, Bronze
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Teak Dressing Table from Butilux, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak dressing table from Butilux - a little known about high quality furniture makers, circa 1960's
Complete with a triptych mirror - all three are adjustable either by...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Teak
Teak Danish Cabinet with mirror, Dressing Table
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Secrétaire with a concealed dressing mirror manufactured by Øm (Ølholm Møbelfabrik) Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. The back features a stamped logo. The piece exhibits qual...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Mirror, Teak
Pair of Italian Art Deco Nightstand Bed Side Tables in Burl Walnut & Marble Top
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco bedside tables with great design shape and decors in veneer burl walnut briar wood and beautiful marble top, two front doors a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Marble, Brass
H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
1950s Th. Harlev Set of Six Armchairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 1950s Th. Harlev armchairs made by Farstrup Møbler.
The well designed chairs fit in in well almost anywhere in the house or the office no matter weather it´s as a single ch...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Teak
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s.
Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
H 34.26 in W 33.86 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Italian bed manufactured by Valzania with glass and brass nightstands
By Valzania
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the world of 1950s Italian craftsmanship and artistry with this wonderful bed, a creation of Valzania that encapsulates the timeless allure of Art Deco style. Crafted entir...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Brass
H 40.95 in W 118.12 in D 82.68 in
Art Deco Art Nouveau Psyche Full Length Mirror Dressing Table Red Marble Top
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dressing table with central psyche mirror Art Deco, circa 1930.
Side tables either side with a drawer and a cupboard eachone.
Beveled mirror with a small shelve shelf at its base.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 65.75 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in
White & Newton Dressing Table Vanity in Afromosia and Teak, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in London, GB
1960s dressing table by White & Newton of Portsmouth.
A scarcely seen model featuring contrasting teak and afromosia timbers, contoured drawers with recessed handles, and solid afro...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Art Deco Ladies Walnut Dressing Table Vanity, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original 1930s Art Deco Walnut dressing table. Originating from France and oozing everything about this wonderful bygone era we've all come to love and...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Chrome
Art Deco Modernist Pair Matching of Italian Bedside Table Nightstands, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire high styled and totally original Art Deco bedside tables. Originating from Italy and dating to the early 1930's they fill both the highly desired shape ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Brass
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up an attractive patina with age. Has original leather handles & brass fittings and has its origi...
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1930s French Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Brass
MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the style of Marbro, a pair. Comprised of molded plaster, blue, green, and gold hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Metal
H 46.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Art Deco Vanity / Dressing Table
Located in Pomona, CA
A genuine Art Deco vanity / dressing table in mahogany. Chrome hardware and mirror surround. Inset mirror top. Features one cupboard and 2 drawers. circa 1935. The desk with out the ...
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1930s French Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Metal
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Table with Mirror
Located in Helsinki, FI
Vanity / dressing table in teak and oak. Produced in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Oak, Teak
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Midcentury Vanity Unit, Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
An Arne Vodder vanity unit. This is a superb piece of Scandinavian 20th century furniture with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
Swedish Midcentury Vanity Unit Dressing Table
By Miller Bros. 1
Located in London, GB
Superb Midcentury vanity unit dressing table design by Miller Broderna, Sweden, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Glass, Oak, Teak
Danish Modernist Vanity Unit, Oak, Midcentury
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Danish Mid-Century Modernist dressing table or vanity unit produced in Denmark, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Oak
Arne Vodder, rare mid-century vanity unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A great example of Arne Vodder design, circa 1960, Denmark. This vanity unit is constructed from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Palisander
Danish Midcentury Vanity Unit by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Danish midcentury Arne Vodder vanity unit. This is a superb piece of Scandinavian 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
Danish Midcentury Vanity Unit by Arne Vodder.
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Danish midcentury Arne Vodder vanity unit. This is a superb piece of Scandinavian 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Hardwood, Glass, Mirror
Vintage Three-Tier Lucite Vanity Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful three-tier Lucite vanity shelving unit with removable shelves.
The piece is in very good
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Lucite
Vanity Unit Wood Parchment Paper Mirrored Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Vanity unit with mirror on the side with adjustable tilt, wood covered in parchment paper, mirrored
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Vanity Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
Delightful rosewood vanity unit dressing table from Denmark, circa 1960.
3 drawer unit with black
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Teak Vanity With Full Size Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant teak Art Deco vanity featuring a swivel center mirror above a low center drawer and two
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1940s American Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Mirror, Teak
George Nelson C.S.S. vanity shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Vanity shelf unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Trifold mirror with lamps and 2
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20th Century American Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Midcentury Campaign Style Vanity Desk, Chest and Stool
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
vanity unit with flip-top mirror, paired with a matching stool. Features brass hardware and recessed
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Brass
George Nelson 3-Piece Vanity Chest for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
pulls. This three-piece unit has a chest with four drawers some with dividers then the flip up vanity
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Gplan Tola Librenza Dressing Table / Hallway Unit, 1950s-1960s
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
G Plan Dressing Table with Cheval Mirror
Librenza Rnage, 1950s-1960s
It has an excellent and unusual shape which would look great in any bedroom or entryway its placed in!
A v...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Brass
H 57.29 in W 44.69 in D 19.1 in
Mahogany Vanity Table from the Late 20th Century in Dark Brown
Located in Opole, PL
Mahogany Vanity Table From the Late 20th century in Dark Brown
We present you this mahogany
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Late 20th Century European Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage Mid Century Boho Bamboo Rattan Two Drawer Vanity Dressing Table Desk
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A well proportioned vintage bamboo and rattan vanity table desk. A vintage piece, probably of late
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Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 28 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Vanity by Meredew Danish G Plan British Style
By Meredew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and stylish vanity unit by British furniture maker Meredew
A super stylish tambour
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 24.5 in W 54.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk by Butilux Danish G Plan British
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning vanity unit by renowned British furniture maker Butilux. The fabulous inlaid
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Mirror, Teak
H 28.5 in W 51 in D 20 in
Vintage Mirrored Rosewood Art Deco Console Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
perfect as a bar unit in a den or office or as a functional beautiful piece in any room! Don't let this
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20th Century American Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Rosewood
Rare Olof Ottelin for OY Stockmann AB Dressing Table with Stool in Teak
By Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit. The style of this vanity set is based on simplified lines, absence of decoration and the use of
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Fabric, Mirror, Teak
H 48.82 in W 43.47 in D 15.56 in
Danish Midcentury Dressing Table and Matching Bench Stool
Located in London, GB
An impressive Danish midcentury vanity unit or dressing table with its original bench stool
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Teak Wall Mounted Dressing Table by Strinning for String, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This charming and rare wall unit or dressing table was designed by Nisse and Kajsa Strinning and
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
1960s Large Black and Chrome Durlston Designs Tripod Table Vanity Mirror
By Robert Welch, Durlston Designs, Owen Thomas
Located in London, GB
would sit perfectly on your bathroom counter or on your bedroom vanity unit.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Chrome
H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Light Walnut Vintage Modern Drexel Biscayne Bachelors Chest Four-Drawer Dresser
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
crafty and repurpose this unit as a vanity in your bathroom or use it in a bedroom as it was originally
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Metal
H 32.13 in W 42 in L 32.13 in
Arne Vodder Vanity Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A rare piece designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960, Denmark. Constructed in teak with a swivel mirror, black glass work surface and Vodders Classic bow tie drawer fronts.
This item is...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Glass, Teak
Arne Vodder Vanity Unit in Rosewood
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A classic Arne Vodder design. This is a superb piece produced in palisander with black glass surface and adjustable tilt mirror. Denmark, circa 1960. A rare find.
Can be dismantled ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Glass, Palisander
French Midcentury Modern Rattan Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Mirror
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central mirror and little drawer circa 1970
Very stylish
Height of the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Rattan, Mirror
H 46.86 in W 34.65 in D 20.48 in
French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit Marble and Mirror, 1936
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central beveled mirror, one drawer, made in 1936 (please see photo) in
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1930s French Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Marble
Private Listing for E.: Italian Wall Unit by Feal;Carl Malmsten Vanity Table
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing Table 'Brigitta' in Mahogany (LU933121733012): $5,200
- Italian Wall Unit by Feal in Brass and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Mahogany, Teak
H 104.73 in W 32.29 in D 12.21 in
Deco Style Metal Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique tall mirror set above a black vanity table with drawers. Tubular chrome goes around the
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1950s Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Carlo Urbinati for Tulli Zuccari Italian Compact Vanity
By Tulli Zuccari, Carlo Urbinati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carlo Urbinati for Tulli Zuccari Compact Vanity. Designed in the 1970's, this clever box vanity
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modernist Dressing Table in Oak
Located in London, GB
A unique Mid-Century dressing table or vanity unit produced in Denmark, circa 1960s. Total
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Oak
Danish Midcentury Oak Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
Charming little Danish midcentury oak dressing table/vanity unit. Fully adjustable mirror. Can be
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Oak
Rare Olof Ottelin for OY Stockmann AB Dressing Table with Stool in Teak
By Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit. The style of this vanity set is based on simplified lines, absence of decoration and the use of
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Fabric, Mirror, Teak
H 48.82 in W 43.47 in D 15.56 in
1970s French Sanijura Gloss Black Vanity Unit Bathroom Cabinet Cocktail Bar
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stylish vintage vanity unit dating from the 1970s by French company Sanijura. A quality piece
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1960s French Art Deco Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
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Aluminum, Chrome
H 49.61 in W 24.02 in D 13 in
Triptych Barber's Mirror in Gilt Brass and Leather
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
with hanging chain for wall mounting, and supporting feet for display on a vanity unit, this handsome
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20th Century Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Brass
Unique Tulli Zuccari Folding Plastic Vanity
By Tulli Zuccari
Located in Hudson, NY
sections on top for organizing and storage. Entire unit on wheels for easy mobility. Few scuffs and
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1970s Italian Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Chrome
Wall-Mounted Teak Vanity Set, Three-Piece, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This three-piece vanity set consists of mirror, drawer unit and adjustable stool. It's wonderfully
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Teak
Vintage Industrial Workbench Kitchen Island with Zinc Top
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
make a great kitchen centrepiece or would work equally well as a sideboard or bathroom vanity unit.
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1940s English Industrial Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Zinc
Modernist Dressing Table by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Brno, CZ
a beech wood base and walnut cabinet with a swivel door and black opaxite top. This unit might be
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units
Materials
Glass, Beech, Walnut
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Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of bathroom vintage vanity units for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bathroom vintage vanity units was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and wood. There are all kinds of bathroom vintage vanity units available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of bathroom vintage vanity units to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and mid-century modern bathroom vintage vanity units are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made bathroom vintage vanity units over the years, but those made by Cees Braakman and UMS Pastoe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Bathroom Vintage Vanity Units?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,220, while they’re typically $496 on the low end and $9,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right vanities for You
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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