$2,490
H 22 in W 43.25 in D 9.25 in
Bill Sofield Triptych Vanity Mirror of Hammered Pewter and Ivory Color Shagreen
By Baker Furniture Company, Bill Sofield
Located in New York, NY
Voguish table top, vanity triptych mirror, designed by Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture, model
Pewter
$12,305 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
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
Brass
$12,305
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The blue shagreen
Brass
$12,305 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The blue shagreen
Brass
$12,305 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The blue shagreen
Brass
$12,490 / set
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Sonia Vanity Set in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Brass
Unavailable
H 60 in W 28 in D 17 in
Amazing & Rare Art Deco Shagreen Maurice Dufrene Vanity with Matching Bench
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An Incredible Art Deco Maurice Dufrene vanity with white shagreen surface, Black lacquered frame
Mirror, Shagreen, Wood
R. & Y. Agousti Doris Vanity and Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vanity and coordinating stool with encrusted eggshell, bone, and shagreen by R. & Y. Agousti
Shagreen
Karl Springer styled Shagreen Vanity w/ Stool
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A luxurious three piece shagreen covered vanity set with matching stool having Jacobs coat fabric
Shagreen, Upholstery, Mirror, Wood
French Deco shagreen and gold leaf three draw desk/vanity
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful three draw shagreen and silver leaf desk/vanity with shagreen and silver leaf mirror
Shagreen, Wood
R & Y Augousti Stingray Shagreen and Wood Vanity with Bench
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare 1990s green stingray shagreen and wood vanity by R & Y Augousti London. The fold down
Mirror, Wood, Shagreen Stingray
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
Shagreen Dressing Table and Stool by R&Y Augousti, Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Shagreen and is finished off with brass rings at the top of the legs. The middle lot the table raises to
Brass
A Writitng Table or Dressing table in the manner of Ruhlmann
Located in NYC, NY
A writing table or dressing table in cerused oak with shagreen wrapped top, a belly button at each
Oak, Shagreen
Shagreen Vanity Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique three-panel folding mirror completely covered in shagreen. Framed and hinged in brass
Sorin Faux Shagreen Desk or Vanity
By Made Goods
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nicely made Sorin faux shagreen desk or vanity. Nice proportions. Sold by Made Goods to the trade
Shagreen Vanity Mirror by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Italian vanity mirror with dark green colored shagreen covered base and bronzed
Shagreen, Mirror
Art Deco Shagreen Three Fold Vanity Mirror, English, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Deco three fold vanity mirror with its original plate mirror, English circa 1930
Shagreen, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
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
Brass
A Sculptural Dressing Table of Coconut shell and Shagreen
Located in New York, NY
A Scculptural Dressing Table of Coconut Shell and Shagreen
Shagreen, Rosewood
Art Deco Shagreen and Bone Vanity Table Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Queen Anne style bone edge gray-green shagreen Art Deco easel back dressing table
Art Deco English Shagreen Hand Mirror & Comb Vanity Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Supurb Art Deco English Shagreen Vanity Set. This beautiful all original set is comprised of real
Brass
Dressing Vanity Table or Desk in Painted Faux Shagreen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom dressing/vanity table or desk shown in painted faux shagreen, by order.
AMAZING SHAGREEN DESK VANITY AND CHAIR
Located in Miami, FL
SHAGREEN COVERED VANITY/DESK AND CHAIR . BACK PART OF DESK IS LAQUERED IN A HI-GLOSS FINISH
Nickel
Dressing Table in Macassar Ebony and Shagreen
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Dressing table in Macassar ebony and Shagreen A Very good quality Dressing table with shaped saber
Ebony
Vanity Desk with Illuminated Mirror
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Dressing table or vanity desk with illuminated mirror. Features shagreen fronts of the drawers
Shagreen, Glass, Wood
Sold
H 53 in W 42 in D 23.6 in
French Parchment & Shagreen Dressing Table, Mirror & Stool, Augousti, circa 1980
By R & Y Augousti
Located in London, GB
A French parchment veneered dressing table with elegant serpentine cabriole legs, made in the 1980s
R & Y Augousti Modern-Style Dressing Table and Bench Set
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980s Modern-style dressing table and bench set is made by R & Y Augousti, Paris. The table
Shagreen, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,135 / item
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
$824Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Barovier & Toso chandelier gold Glass Murano , Italy 1960
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional attr Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with brass structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. Beautif...
Brass
$5,300
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$465
H 0.99 in W 8.12 in D 3.27 in
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Art Deco desk writing accessory set from France, dating to the 1930s. The set consists of five coordinated pieces crafted from richly marbled Bakelite in warm amber, caramel,...
Metal
$1,792 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$2,317 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Shagreen Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
$1,223Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.85 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
20th Century French Vintage Wooden Vanity Table with Mirror Top and Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
Very well preserved 20th century french vintage vanity table with mirror top and drawers that is made in fruit wood. It is raised on slightly curved legs with a delicate detail at th...
Fruitwood
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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