What is a vanity tray used for?

Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.

What are table lamps used for?

Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a console table used for?

Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.

What are bistro tables used for?

Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.

What are end tables used for?

End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

What is a sideboard table used for?

A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.

What was a drum table used for?

A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What were nesting tables used for?

Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.

Can a library table be used as a desk?

Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of an end table?

You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.

What do you call a table that is used for drafting?

A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.

What were dough box tables used for?

A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.

Do architects still use drafting tables?

Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best wood to use for a farmhouse table?

The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.

What kind of tables are used in hallways and entries?

Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.

What type of resin is used for wood tables?

Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.

What table do professional pool players use?

Professional pool players play on tournament billiards tables. This type of billiard table usually has a 50-inch by 100-inch playing surface and is the type of pool table invented when the modern-day version of the game first debuted in the early 20th century. For home use, most people purchase standard pool tables that measure 44 inches by 88 inches. Find a wide range of pool tables on 1stDibs.

What type of glass is used for coffee tables?

The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.

Used Vanity Tables

Dressing Vanity

Midcentury Modern Vanity With Mirror

Antique French Vanity

Antique Bathroom Vanities

Mahogany Vanity

1950s Vanity

Bathroom Vanity Art Deco

Italian Mid Century Vanity

Guglielmo Pecorini Rare Vanity Table Venini Folding Mirror Model No 21 and Chair

$34,500

Guglielmo Pecorini Rare Vanity Table Venini Folding Mirror Model No 21 and Chair

By Guglielmo Pecorini

Located in New York, NY

The chair has been fully restored and newly upholstered in luxurious Holland & Sherry Brunswick Snow (ivory) bouclé. Vanity mirror: H 18.5 x W 43.5 x D 4 in. (47 x 110 x 10 cm) Vani...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Period Vanity Table or French Travailleuse

$1,500

Napoleon III Period Vanity Table or French Travailleuse

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very pretty Napoleon III period three-tier 'travailleuse', or work table, fitted out for use as an elegant vanity unit.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Clore Fine Furniture Cherry Vanity Table With Mirror

$2,850

Clore Fine Furniture Cherry Vanity Table With Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

Close custom fine furniture five-drawer with lots of room to organize cosmetics and jewelry. All Clore furniture are handcrafted by fine artisan of Madison in Virginia USA. Measures ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Vanity Table in Mahogany, Probably Denmark, circa 1830

$5,142

Vanity Table in Mahogany, Probably Denmark, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Danish Biedermeier dressing table with adjustable mirror with an architectural layout and fire-gilded fittings. The dressing table is equipped with two small drawers, a gallery rail ...

Category

1830s Danish Empire Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Bronze

Carl Malmsten for Bodafors 'Birgitta' Vanity Table in Teak

$5,950

Carl Malmsten for Bodafors 'Birgitta' Vanity Table in Teak

By Carl Malmsten, Bodafors

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. Exec...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Teak

1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet

$8,913

1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched Leatherette vanity designed by Jacques Adnet

Category

1950s French Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Leather

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights

$23,500

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity tab...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

STUNNING DECORATiVE VENITIAN BEVELLED GLASS DRESSING VANITY TABLE DESK DRAWERS

$1,823

STUNNING DECORATiVE VENITIAN BEVELLED GLASS DRESSING VANITY TABLE DESK DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely super collectable Venetian cut glass bevelled edge dressing table desk with drawers which is part of a suite I have t...

Category

2010s British Rococo Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Art deco yellow parchment and grey Vanity Table Coiffeuse Italy

$1,509Sale Price|25% Off

Art deco yellow parchment and grey Vanity Table Coiffeuse Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Valladolid, ES

Elegant and refined Italian art deco toilet or bedroom vanity with fixed oval profile mirror; wood covered in parchment simulating marble in light yellow tones veined in greys of dif...

Category

1950s Italian Art Deco Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Silvi red Vanity table on wheels by Studio Kastilia , 1970s

$2,628

Silvi red Vanity table on wheels by Studio Kastilia , 1970s

By Studio Kastilia 1

Located in Padova, IT

“Silvi” model dressing table, cylindrical body in plastic material containing an armchair with padded seat and backrest covered in fabric, a tilting mirror, wheels. Good conditions. ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Vanity Table Mirror

$690Sale Price|40% Off

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Vanity Table Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite vanity table mirror.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Oak Vanity Table With Lighted Adjustable Top Mirror and Upholstered Bench

$1,600 / item

Oak Vanity Table With Lighted Adjustable Top Mirror and Upholstered Bench

Located in Elkton, MD

A Scandinavian-inspired mid-century oak vanity featuring a distinctive tri-fold mirror and integrated light, produced in the United States circa 1970s. 54.5" tall 29" table top hei...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Walnut

Bernheimer Collection Victorian Walnut and Vanity Table With Mirror, Circa 1880s

$3,595

Bernheimer Collection Victorian Walnut and Vanity Table With Mirror, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique monumental Eastlake Victorian or Renaissance Revival vanity or dressing table with mirror In the manner of Herter Brothers From the famous "Bernheimer Collection...

Category

1890s American Victorian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk /Vanity Table/ Cabinet, 1960's, Denmark

$1,431

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk /Vanity Table/ Cabinet, 1960's, Denmark

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid-Century Modern period vanity or make up table also useable as a desk made in Denmark, 1960.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Ico Parisi Vanity Table, Glass & Hand-Carved Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s

$2,285Sale Price|20% Off

Ico Parisi Vanity Table, Glass & Hand-Carved Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful piece of furniture has a glass dressing / console table at a height of 90cm below w...

Category

1950s Italian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Czech Green Vanity Table with Mirror and Chrome Frame, 1930

$804Sale Price|20% Off

Bauhaus Czech Green Vanity Table with Mirror and Chrome Frame, 1930

Located in Praha, CZ

Original Bauhaus dressing table combining lacquered beech, plywood construction, chrome-plated tubular steel elements, and a newly fitted mirror. The stepped geometric silhouette and...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Vanity Table in Walnut with Mirror, Italian Design, 1940s

$3,096

Art Deco Vanity Table in Walnut with Mirror, Italian Design, 1940s

Located in Premariacco, IT

An elegant Art Deco-style dressing table from the 1940s, featuring a refined walnut frame and a geometric, sinuous design typical of Italian furniture from that period. This piece o...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-century Bauhaus Style Ash Veneer Hairdresser or Vanities Table, 1950s

$1,135

Mid-century Bauhaus Style Ash Veneer Hairdresser or Vanities Table, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 1950s Bauhaus-style ash veneer dressing table in excellent condition. Two drawers with beautiful metal handles. A removable custom-made glass top. Removable mirror held in ...

Category

1950s German Bauhaus Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Round American 1930's Burlwood Vanity Table Mirror

$460Sale Price|40% Off

Round American 1930's Burlwood Vanity Table Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

American Burlwood vanity table mirror with round mirror glass and brass hardware, Circa 1930's.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Marquetry Dressing Table, Vanity Table With Mirror, 20th Century

$1,714

Louis XV Style Marquetry Dressing Table, Vanity Table With Mirror, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant marquetry dressing table in wood, opening with two side panels and a central top revealing a mirror and several storage compartments lined with light fabric. The piece res...

Category

20th Century Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Wood

R & Y Agouti Shagreen Vanity Table Mirror

$1,200

R & Y Agouti Shagreen Vanity Table Mirror

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Winnetka, IL

A 1990s R&Y Augousti Cream Shagreen Vanity Table Mirror. The hand dyed shagreen is applied over a wood frame.

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Mirror, Wood

Diehl in Paris, Napoleon III Ebony Work Table / Vanity Table, 19th Century

$3,199

Diehl in Paris, Napoleon III Ebony Work Table / Vanity Table, 19th Century

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Beaune, FR

Lovely table with works or dressing table in ebony Louis XV - Napoleon III style. It is decorated with gilded and chiselled bronzes, signed on the interior lock "DIEHL - PARIS - 19 r...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood Tryptic Vanity Table Mirror

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood Tryptic Vanity Table Mirror

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood Tryptic Vanity Table Mirror.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italy Early 19th Century Walnut Vanity Table

$3,770

Italy Early 19th Century Walnut Vanity Table

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant vanities table is a not easy to found among the ancient pieces; the top can be opened and inside there are numerous compartments useful for storing the various elements....

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Regency Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Vanity Table Mirror in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, 1970s

$902

Mid-Century Italian Vanity Table Mirror in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century vanity adjustable table mirror with drawer, made in a beautiful combination of bamboo, woven wicker, and brass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s

$10,804

Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s

By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare Italian "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Poltrona Frau Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in off white leatherette. Modular vanity fully upholstere...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Vanity Table after Alvar Aalto design for Artek

$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Vanity Table after Alvar Aalto design for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Unique, petite single drawer vanity and mirror after the design of Alvar Aalto for Artek. It's simplistic design is stunning. Circa 1960's, this piece is constructed using natural B...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Side Table or Vanity Table in Walnut

$1,542

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Side Table or Vanity Table in Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this refined antique Italian side table dating back to the mid-19th century. It features the stylistic and construction characteristics typical of the Louis-Philippe perio...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early American Antique Tiger Oak Mirrored Dresser or Vanity Table - 1900s Kansas

$1,200

Early American Antique Tiger Oak Mirrored Dresser or Vanity Table - 1900s Kansas

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A stunning example of early American mission-style furniture. This piece is created from Tiger Oak and features three low drawers with a locking mechanism. The top is solid oak often...

Category

Early 1900s American Mission Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique French Poudreuse Vanity Table with Gold Bronze Detail, circa 1860-1870

$3,740

Antique French Poudreuse Vanity Table with Gold Bronze Detail, circa 1860-1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

This dressing table has a mirror inside and is nicely decorated.

Category

1860s French Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Bronze

L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s

$10,284 / set

L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in Roma, IT

Every element reflects Luigi Massoni’s mastery in combining comfort, elegance, and innovation, making this vanity not only a functional dressing table but also a true statement piece.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Metal

French Inlaid Boulle Style Vanity Table, 19th Century

$5,200

French Inlaid Boulle Style Vanity Table, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Inlaid Boulle style jardiniere table converted into a vanity table. Beautiful brass gallery and inlaid all around the piece, accompanied with gilt brass putti mounts and a fem...

Category

19th Century French Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Jansen Style Vanity Table

$4,600

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Jansen Style Vanity Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely 20th mid-century French Chinoiserie Jansen style vanity table with eglomise mirror top. So unique!

Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Brass Vanity Table Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten , Germany

$1,999

Mid-Century Brass Vanity Table Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten , Germany

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-Century Brass Vanity Table Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten , Germany , 1950s

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Robert Sonneman Swivel Lucite Eyeball Vanity Table Lamp Light Makeup Mirror

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Robert Sonneman Swivel Lucite Eyeball Vanity Table Lamp Light Makeup Mirror

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Wayne, NJ

Robert Sonneman magnifier Lucite eyeball mirror vanity table lamp makeup swivel.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Other

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror

$832Sale Price|52% Off

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite chrome and brass vanity table mirror.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Vanity Table Mirror C.1970

$1,323

Mid Century Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Vanity Table Mirror C.1970

Located in London, GB

Mid Century Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Vanity Table Mirror C.1970 Solid brass, excellent quality mirror. in very good condition commensurate with age.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

French 18th Louis XVI Period Mahogany Vanity Table

$14,900

French 18th Louis XVI Period Mahogany Vanity Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most elegant French 18th Louis XVI period Mahogany vanity table. The table is raised by slender circular tapered legs retaining their fine original ormolu casters.

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Gilt Iron Vanity / Console Table with Mirrored Top

$2,250

Vintage Gilt Iron Vanity / Console Table with Mirrored Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency style rope and tassel gilt iron vanity table / console with mirrored top. This piece heavily borrows from mid-century French Art Moderne and Italian...

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Iron

Murano Blue Stripe Glass Vanity Table Mirror, Brass Base, Italy, 1990s

$495

Murano Blue Stripe Glass Vanity Table Mirror, Brass Base, Italy, 1990s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Smaller scale Murano vanity table mirror with cone shape blue and and clear stripe hand blown glass base, top is a round 2 sided swivel brass mirror.

Category

1990s Italian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Indonesian Vintage Vanity Table with Octagonal Mirrors & Marble Tabletops

$4,325

Indonesian Vintage Vanity Table with Octagonal Mirrors & Marble Tabletops

Located in Yonkers, NY

A beautiful vintage Indonesian vanity table from the mid 20th century with geometric features.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vanity by Gabetti et Isola, Drocco and Arbo, Italy 1970

$28,339

Vanity by Gabetti et Isola, Drocco and Arbo, Italy 1970

By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola, Arbo

Located in Berlin, DE

Dressing Table / Vanity Table by Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola, produced by ARBO, Italy.

Category

1970s Italian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Chrome

Solid Brass Hoof Feet Beveled Glass Top Console Sofa Dressing Vanity Table MINT!

$3,800

Solid Brass Hoof Feet Beveled Glass Top Console Sofa Dressing Vanity Table MINT!

By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Hoof Feet Beveled 3/4" Glass Top Console Sofa Dressing Vanity Table MINT!

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Oval Vanity Table Mirrors, C.1950

$2,498 / set

Pair of Italian Brass Oval Vanity Table Mirrors, C.1950

Located in London, GB

Pair of Italian Brass Oval Vanity Table Mirrors, C.1950 A matched pair of oval dressing table mirrors in brass, each mirror plate set within a slim brass surround and pivoting on kn...

Category

1950s Italian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Fossil Stone Inlaid Bronze Mount Vanity /Ladies Desk

$10,500

Maitland Smith Fossil Stone Inlaid Bronze Mount Vanity /Ladies Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Westport, CT

Maitland smith Fossil stone inlaid, bronze mount and curved design vanity table/ladies desk, elegant flair design curved legs and 4 felt lined draws.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror in Burlwood, 19th Century, Germany

$857

Antique Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror in Burlwood, 19th Century, Germany

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful 19th century Biedermeier vanity table mirror from the second period in Austria, circa 1850.

Category

1870s German Biedermeier Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Burl

Vanity / Table Mirror in Brass Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden 1970s

$640Sale Price|20% Off

Vanity / Table Mirror in Brass Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden 1970s

By Glasmäster

Located in Stockholm, SE

Vanity / table mirror with frame and foot in brass.

Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk

$4,113

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.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Vanity Tables

Italian Sterling Silver Art Deco Modern Vanity Table Mirror

$3,850

Italian Sterling Silver Art Deco Modern Vanity Table Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian Art Deco Modern sterling silver vanity table mirror, circa 20th century, Italy. Piece is comprised of a sterling silver frame with beautiful modern detail, bevele...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lovely Federal Mahogany and Marble Vanity with Bronze Details

$1,440Sale Price|51% Off

Lovely Federal Mahogany and Marble Vanity with Bronze Details

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant mahogany Federal style antique vanity table having gorgeous bronze details and white marble top.

Category

19th Century North American Federal Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern White Painted Wrought Iron Serpentine Vanity and Stool

$1,300 / set

Modern White Painted Wrought Iron Serpentine Vanity and Stool

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern White Painted Wrought Iron Serpentine Vanity Table and Stool, with oval mirror above glass top and scroll work design with matching beige upholstered stool.

Category

20th Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charming French Wooden Vanity Table with Facet Cut Mirror

$478

Charming French Wooden Vanity Table with Facet Cut Mirror

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Add a touch of Parisian charm to your interior with this beautiful wooden vanity table. Featuring an original French-style oval facet cut mirror.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror

Italian 1950's Console or Vanity Table with Glass Top

$7,450

Italian 1950's Console or Vanity Table with Glass Top

Located in New York, NY

An Italian modernist console table or vanity table, with a highly sculptural shape, the single drawer on the apron in a birds eye maple with brass pull and the shaped legs in walnut ...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Vintage Mirrored Vanity Table or Desk With Scalloped Edge

$3,840

Vintage Mirrored Vanity Table or Desk With Scalloped Edge

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage mirrored vanity table or desk with a scalloped edge along the apron and tapered legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Vanity Table Mirror

$650

Vintage Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Vanity Table Mirror

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Hollywood regency Italian solid brass vanity table mirror, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina to the brass and measures 15.5"...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Brass

Nightstand Vanity Table Gustavian Swedish Mahogany Brass Lining, Sweden

$4,800

Nightstand Vanity Table Gustavian Swedish Mahogany Brass Lining, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Nightstand vanity table Gustavian Swedish mahogany brass lining, Sweden.

Category

Late 18th Century European Gustavian Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Double-Sided Brass Swivel Vanity Table Mirror from North America

$650

1950s Double-Sided Brass Swivel Vanity Table Mirror from North America

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large solid brass oval double sided swivel vanity table mirror.

Category

1950s North American Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror

1940s Scandinavian Vanity Dressing Table with Its Triptych Mirror

$3,376

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.

Category

1930s Swedish Art Deco Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Walnut

Black "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968

$10,332 / set

Black "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968

Located in London, GB

Original vanity table, model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic

Art Deco Luxury Vanity Console in Walnut, Ebony and Marble

$7,200

Art Deco Luxury Vanity Console in Walnut, Ebony and Marble

Located in Antwerp, BE

High-end walnut and ebony vanity table This eclectic and exuberant piece shows a beautiful form with stunning details such as the hand carved claw feet and flower motives Th...

Category

1930s Italian Art Nouveau Used Vanity Tables

Materials

Marble

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Used Vanity Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used vanity tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used vanity tables — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Used vanity tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used vanity tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern used vanity tables are of considerable interest. Charles Hollis Jones, Gio Ponti and Karl Springer each produced beautiful used vanity tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Vanity Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $144,807 highest priced.

Questions About Used Vanity Tables

What is a vanity tray used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.
What are table lamps used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a console table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
What are bistro tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
What are end tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
What is a sideboard table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
What was a drum table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
What are side tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What were nesting tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
Can a library table be used as a desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
What can I use instead of an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What do you call a table that is used for drafting?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
What were dough box tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
Do architects still use drafting tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best wood to use for a farmhouse table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.
What kind of tables are used in hallways and entries?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.
What type of resin is used for wood tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.
What table do professional pool players use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Professional pool players play on tournament billiards tables. This type of billiard table usually has a 50-inch by 100-inch playing surface and is the type of pool table invented when the modern-day version of the game first debuted in the early 20th century. For home use, most people purchase standard pool tables that measure 44 inches by 88 inches. Find a wide range of pool tables on 1stDibs.
What type of glass is used for coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.