$7,200
H 64 in W 47 in D 24 in
Fine Faux Burnt Bamboo Vanity Dressing 5 Drawers Table Tilting Mirror MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Faux Burnt Bamboo Vanity Dressing 5 Drawers Table Tilting Mirror MINT
Faux Bamboo
19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity Attributed to Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine aesthetic movement example. A charming and eye catching vanity fashioned with elaborate
Birdseye Maple
French faux bamboo vanity
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
faux bamboo vanity with mirror and marble top
Glass
1950s Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Triple Vanity Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant Italian dressing table in brass faux bamboo with integrated light and triple vanity
Faux Bamboo, Glass
Sold
H 67.5 in W 43.3 in D 20.3 in
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vanity Table With Mirror With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vanity Table with Mirror is a refined example of provincial
Marble
French Faux Bamboo Wash Stand
Located in New York, NY
A French three drawer faux bamboo wash stand with marble top and backsplash having attached mirror
Marble
Sold
H 58 in W 42.25 in D 22 in
Rare Solid Walnut Faux Bamboo R.J. Horner Attributed Ladies Vanity with Mirror
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare and beautiful walnut vanity attributed to R.J. Horner of NY. The reason we
Mirror, Walnut, Pine
Antique French Faux Bamboo Washstand
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French faux bamboo washstand This delightful Faux Bamboo Washstand retains its original
Marble
Sold
H 59.06 in W 36.62 in D 17.72 in
1920s Faux Bamboo and White Carrera Marble Dressing Table with Central Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 1920s faux bamboo and white Carrera marble dressing table with central hinged mirror with brass
Carrara Marble, Brass
Sold
H 30.32 in W 34.26 in D 16.54 in
Antique French Washstand in Cherry Wood and Faux Bamboo Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French washstand in Cherry wood and faux bamboo Louis Philippe Style This pretty
Marble
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine Dressing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century French faux bamboo dressing table made of pine is ideal to start your vanity
Pine
Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Dresser Attrib. to R. J. Horner
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic Movement faux bamboo dresser attributed to R.J. Horner with sunburst design with five
Brass
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
Birdseye Maple
Italian Faux Bamboo Vanity Table and Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sweet faux bamboo vanity table with three drawers and gallery. Paired with matching stool.
Sold
H 30 in W 40 in D 17.5 in
Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Bali Hai Vanity Faux Bamboo White by Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Bali Hai vanity off-white painted with faux
Metal
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Marble Top Bathroom Vanity
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French faux bamboo marble top bathroom vanity. Made of solid oak with birdseye maple
Marble, Brass
Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Faux Bamboo and Pine Vanity. Hand Carved Marble Sink
Faux Bamboo, Pine
Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux bamboo vanity, circa late 19th century.
Faux Bamboo, Wood
High Victorian Faux Bamboo Mirrored Vanity
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a High Victorian Faux Bamboo Mirrored Vanity. Original beveled glass.
Faux Bamboo
Antique Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Has cabinet and marble top.
English Faux Bamboo Folding Vanity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English faux bamboo folding vanity with four drawers and folding mirrored vanity surface at top
19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity Attributed to Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine aesthetic movement example. A charming and eye catching vanity fashioned with elaborate
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
French Faux Bamboo Vanity, c. 1880
Located in Norwalk, CT
French Faux Bamboo Vanity, c. 1880, with galleried marble top and attached pivoting dressing mirror.
Italian Gilt Faux Bamboo Vanity and Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gilt metal faux bamboo vanity table with mirror and coordinating bench.
Faux Bamboo Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux bamboo stand with two drawers and a mirror
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
Marble Top Faux Bamboo Wash Stand
Located in Wainscott, NY
Tiltable Mirror on Marble Top Faux Bamboo Dressing Table with Marble Galleried Dry Sink. Towel Bars
Faux Bamboo Painted Washstand, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Washstand with Backsplash Bordering a Restored Top Above Two Small
Wood
Impressive Faux Bamboo & Marble Washstand, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Faux Bamboo and Marble Two Drawer Washstand with a Towel Bar, France, Circa 1880
Marble
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
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
bird's-eye maple with trim carved in imitation of bamboo. The dresser features a large rectangular
Birdseye Maple
Sold
H 36.23 in W 45.28 in D 19.3 in
French Faux Bamboo with Marble Top Sink and Brass Faucet from 19th Century
Located in Florence, IT
French Faux Bamboo with Marble Top Sink from 19th Century This sink is provided with brass faucet
Brass
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. The
Mirror, Wood
Faux Bamboo and Mirrored Dressing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux bamboo and mirrored dressing table with a three drawer front.
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
Superior 19th Century French Faux Bamboo Wash Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Over-scaled and nicely fashioned with towel racks on each side and two large drawers. With original marble top.
Marble
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s. This exquisite vanity is a true masterpiece and features four intricately crafted d...
Brass
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Dappled Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Velvet
Pink Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass chandelier with plates in tainted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Teak Victorian Marble Topped Dressing Table
Located in Topanga, CA
An exquisite Victorian teak and marble top dressing table, retaining its original mirror and intricate carved detail. This exceptional piece, with its original polish and charming pa...
Marble
$3,048
H 65.36 in W 50.01 in D 22.45 in
ANTIQUE 1920'S BURR WALNUT ART DECO DRESSING TABLE WiTH PLENTY OF DRAWERS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale This Exquisite Antique 1920s Burr Walnut Art Deco Dressing Table. Is a stunning example of the craftsmanship and design aes...
Walnut
Spanish 19th Century Leather Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A mesmerizing, Spanish 19th century tooled leather folding screen–over six feet tall–embossed with floral & foliate motifs that cover the surface to expansive effect. The four connec...
Metal
$5,400 / set
H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chairs in Style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural pair of comfortable highback lounge chairs crafted from high-quality materials, and their style is reminiscent of the work of Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. Armrest c...
Fabric, Oak
Gothic Revival Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic Revival dressing table, the rectangular mirror plate encased in moulded frame supported on stylised gothic arms above two banks of drawers. To the large rectangular mahogany t...
Wood
$12,305 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$7,800 / item
H 34 in W 84 in D 42 in
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our signature Lupa foot. A deep seat cushion and tight back make for a relaxed seating expe...
Upholstery
$9,000
H 29.14 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
French 18th century Vanity or Poudreuse with exquisite Marquetry Decor
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite unique Louis XV vanity, or poudreuse, dates to the 1760s and originates from France. The dressing table features breathtaking marquetry décor, elegant brass fittings, ...
Kingwood, Mahogany, Yew
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop in 1972 whi...
Steel
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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