Bow Front Vanity

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bow front vanity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bow front vanity for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. If you’re shopping for a bow front vanity, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bow front vanity you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bow front vanity, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one bow front vanity that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Stuart produced versions that are worth a look.

Prices for a bow front vanity can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $44,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

Vintage vanities trace back to the dressing tables of 18th-century France, where the poudreuse held powders and mirrors for a lady's toilette. The look later split in two: the gilded flourish of Art Deco and Louis XV, and the pared-back simplicity of the mid-century makeup vanity.

Styles to Know

Mid-century makeup vanities with slim tapered legs are seeing strong search interest, though Art Deco vanities with mirrored or lacquered finishes remain a popular choice for more formal bedrooms. A vintage mirror completes the piece if it doesn't already include one, and a vintage table lamp adds flattering light.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Vanity

A vanity works best near a window or another source of natural light, worth keeping in mind when planning where it will sit, and the knee-clearance height is worth checking against the stool you intend to pair with it. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed. Backed by the 1stDibs Promise on every order.