French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Vanity
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Deco bird's-eye maple vanity with a center drawer, two smaller drawers either side and brass drop handles.
Glass, Hardwood
$4,500
H 72.5 in W 56.75 in D 14.5 in
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Southampton, NY
Art Deco furniture often incorporated luxurious materials like exotic woods and decorative elements, and this vanity exemplifies that trend with its use of bird's eye maple.
Birdseye Maple
$22,211
H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 18.51 in
Original Art Deco Vanity Set/Ensemble, 1930-1940, European Bird's-Eye Maple
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely ensemble consists of one desk (48.42 width, 29.52 height, 18.50 depth), two barrel-cascets (18.5" diameter, 31.5 height) and two stools (20.86 width, 14.17 depth, 16.53 height...
Wood
Birds eye Maple Dressing Table Mirror and Chair
Located in Scarsdale, NY
The top and the drawers are birds eye maple. The apron is decorated in the front and on the sides.
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in
British Art Deco Bird's-Eye Maple Dressing Table, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco dressing table beautiful Art Deco dressing table in a stunning bird's-eye maple, three long drawers and two top drawers, shield shaped mirror. ebony plinth. Measures: 74 ...
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Dressing Table in a Beautiful Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in London, GB
Art Deco dressing table in a stunning bird's-eye maple, full length mirror with concealed side panels revealing glazed and shelved storage. British, circa 1930. Measures: 174 cm H,...
Birdseye Maple
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to late 19th century French Provincial faux bamboo pitch pine and bird's eye maple gentleman’s dressing vanity.
Birdseye Maple
French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Vanity
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Deco bird's-eye maple vanity with a center drawer, two smaller drawers either side and brass drop handles.
Glass, Hardwood
Grand Hollywood Art Deco Cobalt and Bird's-Eye Maple Vanity
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Grand Hollywood Art Deco cobalt and bird's-eye maple vanity. Measures: Vanity 67 in.
Wood
Grand Hollywood Art Deco Cobalt and Bird's-Eye Maple Vanity
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Grand Hollywood Art Deco cobalt and bird's-eye maple vanity. Measures: Vanity 67 in.
Wood
Antique Birdseye Maple Dresser with Mirror, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bird's-eye maple vanity dresser with mirror By Luce Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids USA, circa 1900 Measures: 45" W x 22.25" D x 71.5" H.
Brass
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut dressing table, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s. It is of superb quality with a very stylish and practical design. The b...
Mirror, Maple
Art Deco Bird's-Eye Maple Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Deco bird's-eye maple dressing table and matching stool, the dressing table having mirrored superstructure with large central mirror with smaller mirror to either side. The recta...
Sold
H 58.5 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Bird's-Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Dressing Table and Chair by R.J. Horner & Co
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Part of a rare seven-piece collection of American Aesthetic Movement stained maple faux bamboo bedroom furniture. The dressing table has one large drawer and two smaller drawers. The...
Birdseye Maple
French 1930s Vanity
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautiful bird's eye maple veneered vanity with brass trimmed adjustable beveled mirror.
Birdseye Maple
Sold
H 24.6 in W 14.5 in D 7.2 in
Vanity Table Mirror Bird's-Eye Maple Late Biedermeier, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately processed bird's-eye maple veneer covers the whole surface of this lovely vanity table which comes in perfect restored original condition (only the mirror glass has been ...
Brass
Art Deco Vanity in Bird's-Eye Maple in the Manner of E.J. Ruhlmann
Located in Pasadena, CA
This art deco vanity features an elegant, curved frame in gorgeous bird's-eye maple topped off by a circular swiveling mirror.
Birdseye Maple, Mirror
Art Deco Dressing Table in Bird's-Eye Maple
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco dressing table. Bird's-eye maple with walnut trims. British, circa 1930. Measures: H 158 cm, W 100 cm, D 49 cm.
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Dressing Table in Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in London, GB
Art Deco dressing table in a stunning bird's-eye maple with walnut detail. British, circa 1930. Measures: 159 cm H to top of the mirror, 72.5 cm H each side, 67 cm H in the centre,...
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Bird's Eye Maple Dressing Table and Stool
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5310 Fine quality Art Deco dressing table with matching stool. The dressing table having original bevelled edge mirror with minor imperfections above a centre drawer flanked by two...
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Dressing Table and Matching Stool
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this very stylish Art Deco bird's-eye maple dressing table & matching stool. Part of a large matching bedroom suite we have to offer Dating from 1930, veneered...
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Dressing Table, American, 19/20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborately-Turned Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Dressing or Writing Table with Adjustable Center Mirror Flanked by Two Side Shelves and Center Drawer Above Two Side Drawers, Late 19th...
Birdseye Maple
Sold
H 66 in W 45.5 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Dressing Table by R. J. Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Horner, this dresser is composed of bird's-eye maple with trim carved in imitation of bamboo.
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Dressing Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Art Deco Bird's Eye Maple Dressing Table/Vanity with a Single Drawer and Two Doors.
Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 44 in D 20 in
Beautiful Birds-Eye Maple Desk, Vanity or Sofa Table with Brass Drawer Handles
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
An elegant desk or vanity in the style of Milo Baughman. This piece has a curved front which provides an interesting design detail. The top piece rolls down in a bentwood style elimi...
Art Deco Mid-Century Vanity or Desk with Mirror
Located in Crockett, CA
Nice bird's-eye maple vanity desk in the waterfall style.
Stainless Steel
19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and important American birds eye maple veneer faux bamboo vanity of large dimensions.
Mirror, Wood
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$9,166 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
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
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$2,585
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers crafted by Danish Skilled Carpenter 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Carl Malmsten, Fritz Hansen, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers made of light wood most likely veneered birch with lacquer. The oblong pull handles have a beautiful rounded design. This chest is really coz...
Birch
Fratelli Toso Murrine Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, Italy, 1900
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Table Lamp / Night-Light by Fratelli Toso, Venice, Italy, c. 1900. Rare in this size, this exquisite table lamp, or night-light, is a stunning example of Venetian craftsmanship by th...
Bronze
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage one-of-a-kind, custom made wardrobe in an Art Deco style Maple burl veneered doors and sides stained in a rich Walnut tone Beautiful curved sides and molding Interior tr...
Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and patinated brass pulls.
Ebony, Amboyna
$5,395 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
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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