Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant marble-top kidney-shaped vanity table, decorated with a carved frieze of laurel leaves around the apron, and raised on turned legs.
Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant marble-top kidney-shaped vanity table, decorated with a carved frieze of laurel leaves around the apron, and raised on turned legs.
$12,924Sale Price|20% Off
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large William IV mahogany dressing table the large well figured kidney shaped top above moulded freeze with central drawer. All raised up on shaped supports terminating in scrol...
Wood
Best Quality English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Kidney Shaped Vanity
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English satinwood Adams style kidney shaped vanity is an exquisite example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Expertly constructed, the vanity showcases the distinctiv...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage hand painted ladies vanity or writing desk kidney shaped, delicate cabriole legs, antique white hand rubbed with sweet hand painted detail on all sides. Stunning 19th centu...
Wood
Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany kidney-shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on slender mahogany supports. To the well-figured kidney-shaped top. To the frieze fitted ...
Mirror
Walnut kidney shaped dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut kidney shaped dressing table having an ornate superstructure with central oval mirror and rectangular mirror to either side. The base with glazed top above one large central d...
Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 46 in L 34 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Painted Vanity Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI style kidney shaped writing desk or vanity table. Item features a unique kidney shape, finished back, floral drape applied carvings to drawer front and sides...
Walnut
Sold
H 53 in W 39 in D 21 in
Antique French Louis XVI Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table with Mirror. Item features stunning gilt bronze ormolu, tapered legs, single dovetailed drawer with faux l...
Bronze
Walnut kidney shaped dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut dressing table, the ornate superstructure comprising of central oval mirror with carved ribbon metal, flanked by can work panels. To the well-figured walnut top above the larg...
Walnut
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield shaped adjustable mirror supported on slender mahogany supports. To the well figured kidney shaped top. The dressing table fi...
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield shaped adjustable mirror supported on slender mahogany supports. To the well figured kidney shaped top. The dressing table fi...
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany kidney shaped ladies dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on slender mahogany supports. To the well-figured kidney shaped top. The dressing table fi...
Mahogany
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany kidney-shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on slender mahogany supports, to the well-figured kidney-shaped top. The frieze is fitted ...
Wood
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany kidney-shaped lady’s dressing table, the shield-shaped adjustable mirror supported on slender mahogany supports. To the well-figured kidney-shaped top. To the frieze fitted ...
Wood
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany ladies dressing table the kidney shaped crossbanded top, above three freeze drawers. Raised on 'X' shaped supports terminating in brass castors Dimensions: Height 28 inche...
Mahogany
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Lady’s Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany lady’s dressing table the kidney shaped crossbanded top, above three freeze drawers. Raised on `X` shaped supports terminating in brass castors Dimensions: Height 28 inche...
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Ladies Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany ladies dressing table the kidney-shaped crossbanded top, above three freeze drawers. Raised on 'X' shaped supports terminating in brass castors Dimensions: Height 27 inche...
Mahogany
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany lady’s dressing table, the kidney-shaped top, above three frieze drawers. Raised on square tappering supports terminating in brass castors. Dimensions Height 30 Inches Width...
Wood
Walnut Kidney Shaped Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut kidney-shaped chinoiserie decorated dressing table. The large central circular bevelled mirror raised up on ornate superstructure with silvered foliated base. Flanked by unusu...
Walnut
Mahogany kidney shaped lady’s dressing
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany lady’s dressing table the kidney-shaped top, above three freeze drawers. Raised on `X` shaped supports. Dimensions Dressing table Height 29 Inches Width 37 Inches Depth 23 ...
Wood
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H 31 in W 51.5 in D 23 in
Vintage John Stuart White Painted French Louis XV Kidney Shaped Vanity and Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart White Painted French Louis XV Kidney Shaped Vanity and Bench. Item features hand painted purple flower and green vine accents, 5 drawers, shapely cabriole legs, p...
Wood, Paint
Antique Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table and Stool
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique walnut kidney shaped dressing table and stool. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1920 period. The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impre...
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Ormolu-Mounted Dressing Table by Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Finely inlaid marquetry with various precious woods, the hinged top with mirror to interior, stamped 'P. Sormani 10 RUE CHARLOT PARIS' Born in the Kingdom of Lombardy, Venice, in ...
Ormolu
Sold
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 13 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Kidney Table with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Shaped as a kidney, this vanity table features the original grey marble top, a carved drawer across the front, and a cane basket at the bottom.
Marble
Circa 1940's Kidney shaped vanity
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-212 Kidney shaped vanity or desk with glazed cream finish
Wood
Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Diminutive Louis XV style kidney shaped vanity or writing table, burled elm with rosewood inlay with dore' bronze mounts.
Rosewood
Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Diminutive Louis XV style kidney shaped vanity or writing table, burled elm with rosewood inlay with dore' bronze mounts.
Walnut, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 15 in
French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Shaped Vanity or Ladies Writing Desk With Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style kidney shaped petite vanity or ladies writing desk with chair In the manner of Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with burled wa...
Brass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser will be the perfect finishing touch for your bedroom, or make a superlative student desk! Hand-crafted from fine ...
Brass
Burl Wood Kidney Shaped Vanity Table
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine French vanity table in a kidney shape with brass ormolu decoration and oval mirror.
Fruitwood
Louis XVI Style Vanity Table Stamped Gustave Keller, 1890s
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Austin, TX
A rare, top quality, beautifully crafted kidney shaped vanity table in the Louis XVI Style by Gustave Keller.
Sterling Silver, Brass
English Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A charming burr walnut kidney shaped dressing table in the Queen Anne style. Well made in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers. The triple mirrors are adjustable and in e...
Walnut, Burl
Queen Anne Flame Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table
Located in Westport, CT
Queen Anne flame mahogany kidney shaped dressing table. A true antique. Some minor spotty distress - otherwise sturdy and strong. Inquire or details. A chair is included not pict...
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning antique English Carlton House desk, circa 1900, is a superb example of Edwardian-era craftsmanship and timeless design. Fashioned from fine walnut, the desk is richly d...
Walnut
$3,995
H 52.5 in W 50.75 in D 26.25 in
Louis XV Style Vanity with Bronze Mirror & Frame Manner Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this stunning Louis XV style vanity, featuring an ornate bronze-mounted mirror and frame, crafted in the refined manner of Maison Forest, the renowned Pari...
Bronze
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$15,949 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$5,654,557
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
Marble
$3,400
H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity Made in Italy Italy.
Burl, Walnut
$5,250Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.13 in W 47.84 in D 23.43 in
Grand Antique Dressing Table, Scottish, Satinwood, Bedroom, Vanity, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique dressing table. A Scottish, satinwood bedroom vanity stand with mirror by Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Impr...
Satinwood
$4,750
H 61 in W 40.75 in D 18.5 in
French Art Nouveau Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood ladies Vanity Manner Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your interior with this stunning French Art Nouveau Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Ladies Vanity, a timeless masterpiece reminiscent of the style popularized by Manner Galle. Th...
Satinwood, Walnut
$8,446
H 38.39 in W 52.17 in D 25.2 in
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival hand painted and inlaid satin wood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900 in date. This exquisite desk is made from the finest...
Satinwood
$17,475 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
$1,896Sale Price|20% Off
H 62 in W 42 in D 21 in
Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vanity straight out the British Raj in Art Nouveau fashion. Solidly constructed from teak wood with hand carved scrolling legs and original bevel mirror and brass hardware. Nice pa...
Teak
$7,375
H 53 in W 44.75 in D 22 in
Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Inlaid Mahogany Vanity with Lights Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze mounted mahogany "Coiffeuse" Vanity with fine inlay & lights, circa 1880.
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Inlaid Kidney Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) satinwood and inlaid 6 legged kidney shaped desk with side slides.
Satinwood
Regency library table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rosewood library table, the rectangular top with rounded corners, above two frieze drawers, raised on tapering columns and acanthus carved socles, raised on egg and dart moulded tres...
Wood
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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