Floating Bathroom Vanity
1950´s Restored Danish Teak Vanity - Toilet Set with Floating Table Top
Located in Knebel, DK
inventive and imaginative teak toilet set / vanity set consisting of floating teak table with drawer, a
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Vintage 1950s Vanities
Materials
Metal
H 6.86 in W 35.83 in D 12.21 in
Minimalist Marble Vanity Table
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
'Minimalist' vanity table in marble and oak. Design features seamless and clean appearance kept
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Vanities
Materials
Marble
Wall Mounted Vanity Console by Nanda Vigo
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall Mounted Vanity Console by Nanda Vigo in a beautiful contrapposition of burgundy red laquered
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Modernist Vanity Table in Lucite & Mirrored Glass
Located in New York, NY
possessions of your choosing. A floating vanity mirror affixed to the lucite back panel completes this piece
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Floating top with leatherette covered
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Vanity w/ Round Mirror & Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan and mahogany vanity set with matching stool and rattan mirror.
The vanity features a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Vanities
Materials
Rattan
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Vanity Table and Stool by Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Art Deco vanity table and stool from the 4140 collection designed by Gilbert Rohde for
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Glass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Vanity With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
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Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The vanity is finished on the back and could be used floating in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 40.63 in D 20.63 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Vanity With Flip Up Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
good original vintage condition.
The vanity is finished on the back and could be used floating in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface, that extends the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 28 in W 51.75 in D 16 in
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Burl Wood Dressing Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial dressing table, vanity, or occasional side table
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vanities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paul McCobb Swivel Table Mirror Vanity for Bryce Originals
By Bryce Originals, Paul McCobb
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern swivel mirror table vanity designed by Paul McCobb for Bryce Originals, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Painted Dresser Mirror with Fan Carved Pediment from Mid-19th Century England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and a floating frieze with carved fan pediment and urn finials. A rectangular base rests on ball feet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Paint, Wood
H 27 in W 19 in D 11 in
Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
unique floating design make it a great entry table, home office desk, make-up table or bathroom vanity
Category
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
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Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is framed with an irregular surface bronze-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Elongated Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, they are made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze finished brass back plate.
Due to the nature of th...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
H 14.18 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 4 in D 4 in
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Teak
Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
H 11.03 in W 40.16 in D 36.23 in
Modern Brutalist Console Table Black & White Marble, Travertine Stone & Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Quantic Console Table is an enigmatic design piece. A futuristic console table that defies the laws of physics and impresses with its aesthetic balance. A marble console table that s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
H 37.41 in W 66.93 in D 16.54 in
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Resin
H 20.88 in W 29.5 in D 10.25 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Danish Teak Vanity with Drop Down Cabinet, 2 Drawers and Adjustable Mirror
By Sigfred Omann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century vanity or entry cabinet with adjustable mirror, two small side drawers and drop down cabinet. This vanity is made from solid teak and has tapered legs and carved p...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
H 43 in W 31 in D 15.625 in
Adrian Pearsall Pit Style Yellow Semi-Circular Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adrian Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft & Associates, circa 1970s. Inset base gives a futuristic floating experience and creates an instant conversation pit be it an op...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Trapezi Six Lights Bright Colors Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 67 in W 100 in D 43 in
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
H 11.82 in W 43.71 in D 39.38 in
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Floating Vanity Construction, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall-mount construct highly grained in the modernist vein. The handsomely crafted draw handle articulates the language of the Swiss modernist ideal of function follows form. The li...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss De Stijl Vanities
Materials
Metal
Walnut and Ash Vanity Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Model 4010 vanity in walnut and American ash designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Vanity Chair, Glam in Real Hair Hide-HIll Mfg.Label
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
floor making it perfect for a bathroom, vanity or anywhere glamour is desired.
The Lucite has been newly
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 26 in W 16.75 in D 20 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Floating Top G-Plan Vanity
By Victor Wilkins
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern teakwood vanity with floating top.
Designed by Victor Wilkins for G Plan's
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
GIO PONTI Vanity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti vanity from the Hotel Royal, Napoli by
Giordano Chiesa.
There really aren't
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vanities
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Vanity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique French Art Deco Vanity. Piece has a multi level shelves, a cabinet and two drawers. Hold a
Category
20th Century French Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Grosfeld House Vanity/Desk with Stool
By Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inclusions, floating on fluted lucite plinth base. Original glass top with mirrored sections over cabinets
Category
Vintage 1930s American Vanities
Materials
Wood, Glass, Lucite, Upholstery
Gilbert Rohde Vanity / Desk for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early vanity or small desk with six angled leatherette padded drawers, floating top design and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
G-Plan Fresco Dressing Table & Vanity Mirror
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Teak vanity by British furniture maker G-Plan from their Fresco series dating back to the 1960’s
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Waterfall Vanity or Desk
Located in New York, NY
This vanity/desk features a waterfall design in clear lucite with a pull out drawer in white lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
John Widdicomb Lift-Top Vanity With Tambour Door
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
John Widdicomb bleached walnut flip top vanity with single floating tambour door side cabinet. Flip
Category
Vintage 1960s American Vanities
Materials
Brass
R&Y Augousti Cream Parchment and Shagreen Vanity with Matching Bench
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Chicago, IL
French Modern R&Y Augousti Paris, tiled parchment vanity with floating drawer and removable
Category
Late 20th Century French Vanities
Midcentury Marble Vanity Table / Desk by Alfred Hendrix for Belform, 1960
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Vanity table / desk designed by Alfred Hendrix for Belform in the mid 60s. A rare and unique find
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 27.76 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Quadrille" Vanity by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is beautiful Mid-Century Modern teak vanity - dressing table in teak wood designed by R
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Vanity or Writing Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style vanity or writing desk
By John Widdicomb.
USA
Category
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Vanities
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Vanity with Mirror, 1920s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
vintage condition.
The vanity is finished on the back and could be used floating in a room.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 33 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Lift-Top Vanity, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
. Excellent condition.
The vanity is finished on the back and could be used floating in a room.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 27.25 in W 44 in D 18 in
1950s Italian Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
supports the mirror, giving the effect of it floating on the table. Attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Enclosed Waterfall Lucite Stool with Faux Oyster Shagreen
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
floating design. It has been newly upholstered and restored to mint confession. Perfect for bathrooms and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
H 17 in W 20 in D 14.25 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Vanity Dressing Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful curved shape Italian modern vanity with floating marble top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Vintage Wood Vanity with Floral Botanical Accents
Located in Munster, IN
floating shelves for storage. A line of jewelry hooks have been installed under the second shelf. The faux
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Vanities
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Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern vanity dressing table in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Steel, Brass
American Art Deco Vanity, Dressing Table, Mirror Manner of Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey, Williamsport Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Art Deco Vanity, dressing table, 36 inch mirror manner of Donald Deskey, Featuring large
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Fully Restored 1950s Danish Teak Vanity by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful, professionally restored 1950s Danish teak vanity by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 26.75 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dressing Table vanity Kofod Larsen G Plan, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern, MCM Walnut Mirrored "Librenza" Dressing Table/Vanity by I.B. Kofod Larsen for G
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Teak Desk from Tibergaard, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in South Shields, GB
A compact Danish teak desk from Tibergaard.
Featuring a floating top design -3 drawers, shelves to
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
Neoclassical Style Fluted Brass Metal Floating Wall Mirrors, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
beautiful displayed over a double bathroom vanity.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Round Lucite Stool with Faux Bronze Shagreen Upholstery
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
it perfect for bathrooms and vanities. It has been newly upholstered and restored to mint condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Aksel Kjersgaard Rare Teak Vanity with Tri-Fold Floating Mirror
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This rare Danish Modern teak architectural vanity was designed by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Vanity
Located in Seattle, WA
Ultra-chic, quintessential 1950's Storybook Vanity. Three adjustable beveled mirrors floating
Category
20th Century American Vanities
Petite Art Deco Vanity
Located in Papaikou, HI
, and floating the drawers slightly off the floor. It's a clever and well thought out design.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Wood
R & Y Augousti Parchment Vanity with Matching Stool
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mirror, floating drawers and matching stool. Height of the vanity with the mirror upright is 49 H". The
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Vanity by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern teak and walnut vanity/writing table was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Walnut
Art Deco Bauhaus Dressing Table Vanity with Full Length Mirror
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco dressing table, German Bauhaus design, with magnificent full length, “floating” mirror
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vanities
Fabulous Art Deco Coiffeuse/Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Art Deco coiffeuse/dressing table with original adjustable three way mirror. Floating
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities
Art Deco German Bauhaus Dressing Table Mirror
By Bauhaus
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco dressing table, German Bauhaus design, with magnificent full length, “floating” mirror
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vanities
Pair Of Floating Lucite-lambs Wool Stools / Benches
Located in Miami, FL
. Great founder a parsons console or bathroom vanity.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage Mid-Century Vanity by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern teak and walnut vanity or writing table was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Walnut
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Fresco" Vanity and Mirror by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
G Plan designed by Victor Wilkiins in England in the 1960s.
This vanity set, recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
H 27.75 in W 60 in D 18 in
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Fresco" Vanity and Mirror by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
G Plan designed by Victor Wilkiins in England in the 1960s.
This vanity set, recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities
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Teak
H 27.75 in W 60 in D 18 in
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Floating Bathroom Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the floating bathroom vanity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each floating bathroom vanity for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage floating bathroom vanity now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a floating bathroom vanity — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right floating bathroom vanity, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floating bathroom vanity over the years, but those crafted by Aksel Kjersgaard, Alfred Hendrickx and Amuneal are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a floating bathroom vanity at 1stDibs is $3,050, while they’re typically $1,395 on the low end and $20,085 for the 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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Questions About Floating Bathroom Vanity
- How much does a bathroom vanity?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a bathroom vanity typically costs between $450 and $180,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have 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. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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