Henredon Queen Anne Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk or Vanity
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style kidney shaped vanity or ladies writing desk By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Golden Key Queen Anne Style Walnut Vanity with Triple mirror
Located in Pasadena, TX
Golden Key Vanity with Mirror is a charming vintage dressing table that exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Constructed from rich, dark-stained wood, this piece features grac...
Wood
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut dressing table, made in England by Beresford and Hicks, dating from the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is really well mad...
Mirror, Walnut
VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant dressing table in the Queen Anne style features a stunning hardwood with a rich, warm finish. The serpentine front is complemented by six drawers,...
Hardwood
Queen Anne Walnut and Burl Walnut Lowboy, English Mid-18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Queen Anne walnut and burl walnut lowboy dressing table. The top with figured burl walnut with walnut cross banding above a pair of short drawers over a single long drawer, standin...
Walnut
Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Writing Table / Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
A very elegant burr walnut Queen Anne style writing table / dressing table of excellent proportions, raised on beautifully shaped cabriole legs with finely carved knees terminating i...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Swivel Vanity Stool By Cox Manufacturing (2 available)
By Cox Manufacturing
Located in Pasadena, TX
This ad is for a single Cox Manufacturing vanity stool. The stool swivels and has a half back. The cabriolet legs terminate into bun feet. Price is per item. 2 stools available. Re...
Mahogany
Miniature Mid-Century Era Wooden Queen Anne Styled Vanity Cabinet or Cuphoard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed miniature wooden cabinet it unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1940 and done in a Queen Anne style. The cupboard...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 27.75 in W 34 in D 10.25 in
Queen Anne Walnut and Yellow Pine Dressing Table, Pennsylvania, circa 1750s
Located in Litchfield, CT
This rare Queen Anne diminutive size dressing table made of walnut and pine has a wonderful figured over-hanging top with notched front corners above one long drawer with two smaller...
Walnut, Pine
English Burr Walnut Dressing Table by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid burr walnut dressing table in the Queen Anne style by the renowned cabinet makers Waring and Gillow. Very well constructed in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut vene...
Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Carved Walnut Upholstered Vanity Bench
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Beautifully hand-carved polished walnut vanity bench with classic Queen Anne-style cabriole legs and stylized pied-de-biche (deer's hoof) on padded feet.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 14.57 in D 6.7 in
Millor Vanity Dressing Table Mirror Oak Wood Swing Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wood Wanity table mirror or dressing mirror, early 20th century Vaniity or dressing table mirror Beautiful folding mirror, to put on top of a table or console. It is a beveled mirr...
Wood
19THC QUEEN ANNE VANITY/TIGER EYE MAPLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT FORM AND CONDITION QUEEN ANNE VANITY IN TIGER EYE MAPLE WITH ORIGINAL BRASS HARDWARE/FOUND IN A COLLECTION IN PENNSYLVANIA -WONDERFUL CUT OUTS AND SQUARE NAIL AND PEG CONSTR...
Brass
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H 30 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Solid Mahogany Queen Anne Style Console Table Vanity Makeup Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Features a rectangular form with two dovetailed drawers and ring pulls within the frieze. Inspired by the Queen Anne period with shapely cabriole legs. Great for use as a console, tv...
Mahogany
Super Queen Anne Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice Queen Anne serpentine burr walnut dressing table with freestanding triptych walnut mirror, both in wonderful overall condition. Dressing table height 31" 43" wide 22" de...
Burl
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
These antique dressing tables are becoming very hard to find these days & they seem to be very popular. This one is a great model & is in excellent condition having just been re-poli...
Maple, Walnut
Stunning Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dressing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality burr walnut breakfront dressing table with triptych bevelled mirrors, by 'Maples', standing on heavily carved legs and skirt, protective glass for the top and working k...
Burl
Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table circa 1750
Located in Stamford, CT
A Queen Anne Figured walnut dressing table, Boston- area Massachusetts circa 1750. Dark brown color. Old dry surface. 31.5 height by 32 width by 19 depth.For related example of dr...
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut dressing table in the Queen Anne style & dating from around the 1930’s period. This is very well made and has a wonderful shapely design. It is a v...
Walnut
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s Burr walnut veneer on top with Walnut Cross Banding Shaped front with 5 drawers, Pierced brass Handles, Sitting on Cabriole shaped ...
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut dressing table, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is really well made and beautifully de...
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut dressing table, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is really well made and beautifully de...
Mirror, Walnut
Queen Anne style Burr Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne style Burr Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s Kidney Shape 5 drawer Kneehole Dressing Table, Burr Walnut Top With Figured Walnut Cros Banding 5 drawers With Mahogany Drawe...
Walnut
Fine Burr Walnut Small Queen Anne Style Dressing Table
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Small Queen Anne Style Dressing Table Circa 1930s Swing Mirror with Square Tapering Supports, Pair brass urn shape finials on top, Lowboy base with 2 drawers, Pair...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Walnut Kidney Dressing Table Circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table Circa 1930s Burr walnut veneer on top with walnut cross banding, Kneehole 5 drawer base, with burr walnut drawer fronts & walnut...
Walnut
Queen Anne style Walnut Kneehole Dressing table with mirror & stool
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne style Walnut Kneehole Dressing table with mirror & stool circa 1930s Figured Walnut top with cross-banding Kneehole shaped 5 drawer base sitting on 4 cabriole shaped legs ...
Walnut
Queen Anne style Burr Walnut small dressing table circa 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne style Burr Walnut small dressing table circa 1930s Walnut Framed Arch top swing dressing mirror, Brass pinch screws Pair Square Column Supports, with turned finials, Wa...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing table with stool 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing table with stool circa 1930s Kidney shaped Burr walnut top with walnut cross banding, Burr Walnut Drawer fronts with brass drop handles, Sitti...
Walnut
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H 27.25 in W 33 in D 19 in
Ethan Allen Flame Mahogany Queen Anne Style Lowboy Chest Console Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ethan Allen lowboy chest or console. Made of Flame Mahogany featuring rectangular form with traditional Queen Anne / Chippendale styling. 13-9700, 320-588.
Mahogany
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H 61.03 in W 42.13 in D 22.05 in
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Stool circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Stool circa 1930s Shaped Front Burr walnut top with walnut cross banding, Burr Walnut Drawer Fronts with Brass Handles Sitting on 4 ...
Walnut
Vanity/Writing Table with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small Queen Anne dressing table/writing table is a delicate one with elegant narrow, bow legs and small pad feet.
Wood
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H 23.63 in W 46.07 in L 23.63 in
Stunning Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Queen Anne Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage burr walnut dressing table. A very lovely table with 5 drawers to store your belongings, triple mirrors which can be adjusted ...
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 42 in D 20.75 in
Henkel Harris Mahogany Vanity Dressing Table Desk with fliptop Mirror
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
Henkel Harris Virginia Galleries mahogany vanity, dressing table or writing desk with fliptop Mirror in the Queen Anne style.
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut dressing table in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is extremely well ...
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 61.82 in W 48.43 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Trifold Mirrors
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dressing Table With Trifold Mirrors. This dressing table has been beautifully made, well made and solid. W...
Walnut
Super Serpentine Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good quality burr walnut serpentine Queen Anne style dressing table with seperate tryptic bevelled mirror, brass handles, in overall great condition. 29.5" high 45" length 23" ...
Burl
Although named for the last Stuart monarch of England, antique Queen Anne furniture, with its curvy cabriole legs and pad feet, has its origins in the earlier reign of King William III, which began in 1689 and ended with his death in 1702. Later evolving during Anne’s rule from 1702–14, the style would continue to influence design in the decades after her death.
Sometimes called late Baroque or early Georgian, Queen Anne chairs, bedroom furniture and tables are subdued yet ornate and characterized by a graceful blend of influences ranging from Asian design to classical motifs. Furnishings of this era — with their curvilinear supports and novel emphasis on comfort and versatility — are marked by a shift away from the more opulent and angular William and Mary style.
Chairs designed in the Queen Anne style are more functional and lightweight than their predecessors. They often feature a vase or fiddle-shaped splat, which refers to the central vertical back element, in order to support the spine and plush cushions. Craftsmen of the era predominantly worked in walnut, maple and pine. Any embellishments they introduced in their furnishings were frequently minimal and refined and expressed by way of modest flourishes such as shells or scrolls. Some pieces were more lavish with “japanned” finishes, or varnished interpretations of East Asian lacquer art. Almost every piece of furniture, whether a tea table or desk, included S-shaped, animalistic cabriole legs that end in a paw or claw-and-ball form.
These qualities made Queen Anne furniture popular throughout Europe and North America. Boston and Philadelphia became hubs for the production of this style of furniture, spurred by the arrival of British artisans who fostered a market for well-heeled colonists. While the showier Chippendale style later surpassed it in popularity, Queen Anne’s simple elegance still draws an enduring appreciation.
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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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