Birgitta Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten for Bodafors
Located in Genarp, SE
Designed by the celebrated Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and produced by Bodafors, the Birgitta dressing table is a refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and timeless design.
Teak
Carl Malmsten for Bodafors 'Birgitta' Vanity Table in Teak
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for Bodafors, 'Birgitta' dressing table, teak, mirrored glass, Sweden, 1950s-1960s An exceptionally elegant dressing table designed by Carl Malmsten for Bodafors.
Mirror, Teak
Unavailable
H 47.64 in W 33.86 in D 20.08 in
1960's Swedish Design by Carl Malmsten Brigitta Dressing Table and Chair
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten, Yngve Ekström
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960's Swedish Design Brigitta set composed of a wooden dressing table design by Carl Malmsten with its matching wooden and bouclé fabric chair design by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekst...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, Mahogany
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta dressing table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in light mahogany.
Mahogany
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, Mahogany
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta dressing table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in light mahogany.
Mahogany
Brigitta Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten for Bodafors
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
The Birgitta dressing table is one of the most sought-after pieces of furniture by Carl Malmsten.
Teak
Vanity or Dressing Table Carl Malmsten for NK, 1930s, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique vanity made by Carl Malmsten for Nordiska Kompaniet NK in the 1930s. Thick metal framed mirror on hinges. Marked NK on metal label inside of one of the doors and on the...
Metal
Sold
H 120 in W 85 in D 52 in
Scandinavian Midcentury "Birgitta" Dressing Table Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Birgitta” dressing table by Carl Malmsten, made from oak. Neat, curved design.
Oak
1930s "Haga" Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Haga” dressing table by Carl Malmsten. Birch veneer contrasts with the black lacquered table top and the decorative darker wood with inlays under the mirrors.
Mirror, Wood, Birch
Mid Modern Scandinavian Vanity Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Mahogany Associates
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern Scandinavian vanity dressing table by Carl Malmsten. Mirror in triptych.
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity by Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare dressing table with tri-fold mirror designed by renowned Swedish furniture designer Carl Malmsten for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Mahogany
“Birgitta” Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Birgitta” dressing table by Carl Malmsten, made from teak. Neat, curved design.
Teak
Carl Malmsten 1960s Birgitta Dressing Table, Mahogany
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in light mahogany and designed by Swedish master Carl Malmsten.
Mahogany
Carl Malmsten 1960s Birgitta Dressing Table, Mahogany
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in light mahogany and designed by Swedish master Carl Malmsten.
Mahogany
Carl Malmsten 1960s Birgitta Dressing Table, Mahogany
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in light mahogany and designed by Swedish master Carl Malmsten.
Mahogany
Teak "Birgitta" Dressing Table Carl Malmsten
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Birgitta” dressing table by Carl Malmsten, made from teak. Neat, curved design.
Teak
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, Oak
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta dressing table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in oak.
Oak
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, Mahogany
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta dressing table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in light mahogany.
Mahogany
Carl Malmsten Birgitta Dressing Table, Mahogany
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Birgitta dressing table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in light mahogany.
Mahogany
Oak dressing table 'Birgitta' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely dressing table by renowned designer Carl Malmsten and produced in Sweden during the 1950s.
Mirror, Oak
Sold
H 27.17 in W 36.42 in D 16.93 in
Swedish Mahogany and Inlay Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful mahogany dressing table by Carl Malmsten, in a neat, curvaceous design.
Mahogany
Sold
H 104.73 in W 32.29 in D 12.21 in
Private Listing for E.: Italian Wall Unit by Feal;Carl Malmsten Vanity Table
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This is a private listing for E. containing the following items: - Carl Malmsten for Bodafors Dressing Table 'Brigitta' in Mahogany (LU933121733012): $5,200 - Italian Wall Unit by ...
Mahogany, Teak
Sold
H 47.64 in W 33.86 in D 19.69 in
Lady Dressing Table / Vanity, Model 'Birgitta', and Chair by Carl Malmsten
By Bodafors, Carl Magnus
Located in Kastrup, DK
Lady dressing table / vanity, model 'Birgitta', with chair. Crafted in teak fitted with adjustable mirror. Additional storage in desk top with jalousie door. 3 front drawers with or...
Fabric, Mirror, Teak
Dressing Table "Birgitta" Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1962
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Vienna, AT
This dressing table was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1962.
Mirror, Wood
1950s Brown Teak Dressing Table with Stool by Carl Malmsten
By Yngve Ekström, Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Dressing table with stool, teak funier, adjustable mirror by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1972.
Teak
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
$2,085Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin, 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
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
Vanity Table / Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s Elegant Danish mid-century vanity table or desk designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. Crafted in beautifully figured t...
Brass
Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This elegant dressing table was designed by Silvio Cavatorta, a renowned Italian designer celebrated for his dedication to traditional craftsmanship over industrial mass production. ...
Metal
$6,068
H 30.71 in W 44.49 in D 12.21 in L 30.71 in
Midcentury Modern Wall-Mounted Oak Dressing Table from Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Elegant decorative details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers. Several drawers in different...
Mirror, Oak
Niels Clausen Danish Rosewood Petite Vanity
By Niels Clausen
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood vanity by Niels Clausen, 1958, Denmark. This petite vanity with tilting mirror is crafted of beautifully grained Brazilian rosewood with a raised edge, two pull-ou...
Rosewood
$5,562
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958.
Wood
$3,376
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
1940s Scandinavian Vanity Dressing Table with Its Triptych Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a classic Swedish dressing table/vanity table from the 1930s/40s, showcasing the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. The dressing table features a distinctive curved t...
Walnut
Dressing table with mirror, drop-leaf lid and drawers - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dressing Table - table - console Measures : 92x45cm H:74cm Ladies Writing and Vanity Table A harmoniously proportioned piece of furniture, combining a dressing table and a desk. Th...
Wood
$11,000
H 48.25 in W 42.5 in D 18.5 in
Vanity Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Vanity table crafted from solid walnut, featuring a kidney-shaped top with three drawers and raised on tall, tapering legs. The piece is fitted with a round mirror mounted in a lyre-...
Mirror, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Table with Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant vanity table in teak, produced in Denmark during the 1960s. The design features slender proportions, clean lines, and a practical storage compartment, making it both function...
Teak
Vintage Dressing Table by Loughborough
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage dressing table by Loughborough. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, it is beautifully designed and i...
Mirror, Wood
1940's ash vanity console with a shaped drawer
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ash vanity console with a shaped drawer, tapered legs, and a tilting mirror in shaped brass. Italian manufacture, circa 1940.
Ash
$2,691
H 49.61 in W 60.24 in D 18.12 in
Vintage 20thC English "Q" Dressing Table By Gunther Hoffstead For Uniflex c.1960
By Uniflex, Gunther Hoffstead
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A sleek 20th Century teak dressing table, featuring a backlit triple mirror and drawers to either side. Designed by Gunther Hoffstead for Uniflex, it forms part of the “Q” range prod...
Mirror, Wood
$14,448 / set
H 53.55 in W 42.92 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Vanity and Side Table by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940's
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Vanity and Side Table by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940's Additional Information: Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Very rare vanity and side table model Grace Produced by Carl-Johan ...
Elm
Mid Century Vanity Dresser with Mirror
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century vanity dresser with mirror Charming teak bow front dresser with 4 drawers and an extra glass shelf for display. Brass pulls.
Teak
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
$14,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Measures cm: H 178 x W 136 x D 40. Elegant and highly distinctive Italian vanity or dressing table dating from the early 1950s, bearing the label of La Permanente Mobili ...
Mirror, Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$1,186Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.85 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
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
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 65 in W 46 in D 20 in
Art Deco Vanity by J.B. Van Sciver with Parquetry Inlay Donald Deskey Style
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A tour de force of Art Deco styling, this vanity retailed by J.B. Van Sciver, showcasing the geometric refinement and architectural influence of the period. The piece features richly...
Mahogany
$2,912 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Vanity In With Brass Details And Side-Panel Mirrors
Located in Roma, RM
Chair + Mid-Century Vanity In Wood, Bamboo, And Vienna Straw With Brass Details And Side-Panel Mirrors Product Details Vanity Dimensions: 80 W x 80 / 150 H x 39 D cm Chair Dimensions...
Brass
$1,502
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Steel Dressing Table with Oval Mirror, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Steel Dressing Table, 1960s, with Oval Mirror Elegant dressing table from the 1960s, featuring a sleek metal structure with a refined black opal glass t...
Metal
$2,039Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
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
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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
$8,669
H 29.14 in W 44.49 in D 15.95 in
Vanity / dressing table in Walnut, Brass and glass by Josef Frank, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Walnut, Brass and Mirrored Glass by Josef Frank, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Walnut, brass and mirrored glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Sve...
Walnut
Carl Malmsten, a prominent furniture designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism, enjoyed immense popularity for his shapely sofas and armchairs in luscious color palettes. Malmsten believed that light — much like our eyes and bodies — doesn’t like to bump into sharp objects. Smooth edges, on the other hand, are kinder to the eye and and to our touch, and allow light to softly bounce off surfaces. Malmsten felt that if his furniture didn’t “serve well” in the home, it had no business being there.
Malmsten’s career essentially began in 1915, when his submissions for a competition to furnish the new Stockholm City Hall were first- and second-place prize winners. In the 1920s, his profile soared. He won a prize at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the show that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention — and quickly became one of the most sought-after designers of commercial seating in Sweden.
Malmsten was soon contracted to design chairs, tables and other furniture for the Stockholm Concert Hall, the Swedish Institute in Rome and the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. His famous Art Nouveau-influenced Stadshusstolen chair, designed for Stockholm City Hall in 1916, is a highlight of the city’s recently opened Museum of Furniture Studies. Malmsten expanded into interior design and created a luxurious, well-appointed living room in the palace of then-Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and his bride, Crown Princess Louise.
In the 1930s, Malmsten clashed with critics when he voiced his opposition to functionalism. Like Danish modernist Kaare Klint, he favored using quality local materials and prized traditional craftsmanship. Malmsten’s furniture draws on graceful neoclassical influences, and he said that extreme functionalism contributed to “sterile” interiors — while the curving contours of his work may share ground with furniture designed by Alvar Aalto or Bruno Mathsson, Malmsten differed with Bauhaus eminences and some Scandinavian modernists on their prioritization of functionalism.
For an exhibition in 1956 at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, Malmsten designed furniture that was intended for mass production — and his striking designs began to make their way into middle-class Swedish homes owing to Malmsten’s partnerships with manufacturers such as O.H. Sjögren. Until then, he had built his pieces at the school he founded in the 1930s or had them made by artisans at several small local workshops.
Malmsten founded a number of schools for design and collaborated with other designers who shared his philosophy of “hand and mind in creative collaboration.” These included the esteemed textile artist Märta Måås Fjetterström, whose pieces he included in exhibits and even his own home.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carl Malmsten seating, tables, cabinets and more.
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.