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Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail
Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail

Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail

Located in London, GB

A decorative and functional ebonised Swedish dressing table in a Empire style with angular cornice and applied gilt rosette detail to the support columns of the mirror. The dressing ...

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1850s Swedish Empire Antique Vanities

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Shaving Mirror
19th Century French Wooden Shaving Mirror

19th Century French Wooden Shaving Mirror

Located in High Point, NC

Useful both for shaving or applying makeup. The mirror can be tilted to suit many uses and is placed in an elegant round and carved frame with a brass hardware accent. This piece from nineteenth-century France, tinted to a mahogany color, comes with a curved stand and legs and a small table adds a useful feature to keep things at hand and to turn an everyday activity into a time for enjoyment and self...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vanities

Materials

Brass

Antique Superb Exhibition Quality Silver Fitted Dressing Table
Antique Superb Exhibition Quality Silver Fitted Dressing Table

Antique Superb Exhibition Quality Silver Fitted Dressing Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An antique superb exhibition quality silver fitted dressing table. The full-length mirror of this superb exhibition quality, satinwood sliver-fitted dressing table by George Betjema...

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20th Century English Vanities

Materials

Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Console Table Attributed to Ico Parisi - Italy
Mid-Century Modern Console Table Attributed to Ico Parisi - Italy

Mid-Century Modern Console Table Attributed to Ico Parisi - Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in Girona, Girona

Entrance console-vanity, black lacquered solid wood structure, drawer unit in mahogany, back panel covered with the original leatherette, polished brass bars and details, original mirror (oxidation). French polish. Attributed to Ico Parisi. Maker: Waip (stamp) Italy c. 1950 Measurements: Console: W 90 x D 38 x H 90 cm / W 35.43 x D 14.96 x H 35.43 inches Mirror unit...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Presented here is a rare and beautiful little vanity desk, designed in the style of Giò Ponti and produced in Italy during the 1940s. Skillfully crafted from solid wood, it is a time...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vanities

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Wood

Onde Table — Natural, Black and Dark Walnut
Onde Table — Natural, Black and Dark Walnut

Onde Table — Natural, Black and Dark Walnut

Located in Singapore, SG

This Onde Desk variation, designed by Studio Kallang, features the studio's signature striking Black/Natural Onde Motif along with a rich, dark-stained teak body. Handcrafted in Ind...

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2010s Indonesian Post-Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer
Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer

Located in Buggiano, IT

Italian desk, from 1960 in chestnut, honey-colored, with 5 drawers Nice design with wood in the top Height for legs from under the drawer 58 cm. Comes from an old country house in th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Chestnut

Art Nouveau Vanity Cabinet, Carved Cherrywood, Bevelled Mirror, Gray Marble Top
Art Nouveau Vanity Cabinet, Carved Cherrywood, Bevelled Mirror, Gray Marble Top

Art Nouveau Vanity Cabinet, Carved Cherrywood, Bevelled Mirror, Gray Marble Top

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century vanity cabinet Art Nouveau in hand carved solid cherrywood with bevelled mirror and marble top. Handles in burnished brass All solid wood, restored and polished to wax Cabinet suitable for a modern bathroom with the addition of a modern sink...

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Early 20th Century Vanities

Materials

Brass

Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Dressing Table
Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Dressing Table

Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Dressing Table

By Paul Sormani

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Brass label on one drawer- Paul Sormani, Paris. A fine Louis XV style podreuse, the shaped top with tall side drawers, an adjustable cartouche form mirror, and flour scrolling brass ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanities

Materials

Bronze

Antique dressing table, circa 1890, France.
Antique dressing table, circa 1890, France.

Antique dressing table, circa 1890, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique dressing table from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition. Origin: France Wood: walnut Dimensions: height...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Vanities

Materials

Stone

French Charles X Burl Walnut Hinged-Top Dressing Table, circa 1830
French Charles X Burl Walnut Hinged-Top Dressing Table, circa 1830

French Charles X Burl Walnut Hinged-Top Dressing Table, circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a hinged square top opening to reveal a storage well and a mirrored surface with an additional lower drawer, raised on curule form legs joined by a turned stretcher, the feet ...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Vanities

Materials

Burl

Mid Century British Design Rosewood Vanity Dresser
Mid Century British Design Rosewood Vanity Dresser

Mid Century British Design Rosewood Vanity Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-century vanity dresser was produced in England during the 1960s. A classy vintage bedroom storage piece with two large drawers and beautifully shaped mirror. With a sleek de...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Rosewood

Batiful Vanity Unit Toeletta Desk Lacquered, External Legs in Tiny Mosaic
Batiful Vanity Unit Toeletta Desk Lacquered, External Legs in Tiny Mosaic

Batiful Vanity Unit Toeletta Desk Lacquered, External Legs in Tiny Mosaic

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Vanities

Materials

Metal

Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, Vanity set. Mahogany
Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, Vanity set. Mahogany

Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, Vanity set. Mahogany

By Frode Holm

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Frode Holm vanity set of mahogany. Mirror included. H. 17/75 W. 110/75 D. 29/3 cm

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity
Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity

Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This exceptional French 19th century Empire mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass mirror and white Carrara marble top. The oval mirror is framed with be...

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1940s French Empire Vintage Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2 ½”long, large The form of this table is extremel...

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1950s British Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

Located in Savannah, GA

This handsome rosewood English vanity box retains the original glass bottles and jars with silver plated tops, 19th century. The inside reveals multiple compartments and a spring loaded lever opens the secret drawer...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Vanities

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Vanity Table, Signed Maple & Co.
19th Century English Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Vanity Table, Signed Maple & Co.

19th Century English Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Vanity Table, Signed Maple & Co.

Located in Opole, PL

19th Century English Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Vanity Table, Signed Maple & Co. We present you this vanity table circa the late 19th century in mahogany veneer. The whole is signed by the British furniture manufactory of Maple & Co. that was founded in the early 19th century. The vanity is of a simple form, placed on high, angular legs, and composed of a base with three drawers, an upper section with a movable mirror, and two adjacent to the rear wall compartments with small drawers. Moreover, the mirror is oval, in a wooden frame, and mounted to the wall with brass hooks. The legs of the vanity are on the porcelain rolls. The fronts of the drawers, pulpit, and the mirror frame are inlaid with fillet stripes. Presented vanity has been restored and finished in French polish. The Maple manufactory was one of the major producers and suppliers of furniture to the British aristocracy...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Vanities

Materials

Softwood, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Vanity by Bremshey 1960s Germany
Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Vanity by Bremshey 1960s Germany

Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Vanity by Bremshey 1960s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage charming white vanity with interior and a mirror designed and made in the 1960s, Germany. It features removable trays for your accessories with a swiveling mirror. The vanity consists of metal feet and a white lacquered plywood drum box...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Plastic

Dressing Table Made In Walnut With Glass From 1880s
Dressing Table Made In Walnut With Glass From 1880s

Dressing Table Made In Walnut With Glass From 1880s

Located in Lejre, DK

This dressing table, crafted from walnut with glass accents, is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Dating back to the 1880s, it exudes the charm and elegance of the...

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1880s Danish Other Antique Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Vanity Table
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Vanity Table

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Vanity Table

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu vanity table, attributed to François Linke. The vanity is raised by elegant a...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanities

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Awaiting Vanity Table by Secondome Edizioni
Awaiting Vanity Table by Secondome Edizioni

Awaiting Vanity Table by Secondome Edizioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Awaiting Vanity Table by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 pieces + 3 A.P. Designer: Coralla Maiuri + Giorgia Zanellato. Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 140 cm. Materials: Original...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table
Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table

Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique renaissance Vanity, desk with mirror and two chairs in carved ebonized walnut. Fabulous and elegant dressing table or desk Measure cm desk: H 73, W 88, D 55 Measure cm c...

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Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Vanities

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Mirror, Walnut

21st Century Lily Decorative Box in Nubuck Leather Handcrafed in Italy
21st Century Lily Decorative Box in Nubuck Leather Handcrafed in Italy

21st Century Lily Decorative Box in Nubuck Leather Handcrafed in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

The sophistication of nubuck leather inspired this collection. Lily is our new family of decorative boxes embellished by tone on tone embroidery. Two finishing, three sizes and f...

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2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

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

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 ...

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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Ash

French Empire Bronze and Mahogany Vanity
French Empire Bronze and Mahogany Vanity

French Empire Bronze and Mahogany Vanity

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire (19th Century) mahogany vanity / dressing table with gilt bronze trim and swan supports on legs with a rectangular form mirror attached by a Pair of 3 arm candelabra.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Vanities

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Ormolu

Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink
Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink

Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink. Item features a rectangular form, inset water basin with mirror, three drawers, and lower storage. Pai...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Vanities

Materials

Metal

Dutch Mahogany Dressing Table
Dutch Mahogany Dressing Table

Dutch Mahogany Dressing Table

$3,332Sale Price|38% Off

Dutch Mahogany Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Dutch mahogany and marquetry inlaid dressing table the arched mirror between tapered uprights to the base section fitted with long frieze drawer over a ...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Vanities

Materials

Wood

Important 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres
Important 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres

Important 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres

By Haentges Freres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Unique and Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres Haentges Freres The upper case with triple part adjustable b...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Vanities

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Teak Dressing Table by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, 1960s
Teak Dressing Table by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, 1960s

Teak Dressing Table by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, 1960s

By Uniflex, Peter Hayward

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century teak dressing table from Uniflex, circa 1960s There's a triptych mirror, the middle tilts, the two sides swivel Featuring four drawers each with a metal handle Heigh...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

Celeste Vanity Console, Verdigris Copper, Steel Frame and Mirror, Lara Bohinc
Celeste Vanity Console, Verdigris Copper, Steel Frame and Mirror, Lara Bohinc

Celeste Vanity Console, Verdigris Copper, Steel Frame and Mirror, Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Lara Bohinc draws on her experience in metalwork with the Celeste Console. This piece has an elegant and playful form made from square brass covered steel rod frame, that contrast...

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2010s British Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

By Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...

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1860s English Louis XV Antique Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 7-Pieces Antique Vanity Set, in Crystal, Ebony & Silver Monogram
Set of 7-Pieces Antique Vanity Set, in Crystal, Ebony & Silver Monogram

Set of 7-Pieces Antique Vanity Set, in Crystal, Ebony & Silver Monogram

Located in Beirut, LB

A 7-piece antique ebony and silver-mounted vanity set, from the late 19th century, exuding timeless elegance and craftsmanship with ornate silver monogram mounts. The monogrammed ini...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Vanities

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Paris, IDF

This rare and beautiful vanity designed by Paolo Buffa in Italy in the 1940s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italy Early 19th Century Walnut Vanity Table
Italy Early 19th Century Walnut Vanity Table

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....

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Early 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Vanities

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table
Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table with large single drawer with ample storage. Measures 33" in width, 23" in depth. 28" in height.

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vanities

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Extraordinary Art Deco Era Mirrored and Silver Plated Bronze Vanity in Two Parts
Extraordinary Art Deco Era Mirrored and Silver Plated Bronze Vanity in Two Parts

Extraordinary Art Deco Era Mirrored and Silver Plated Bronze Vanity in Two Parts

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine art deco mirrored and silver-plated bronze vanity with neoclassical design elements. Comprised of an arched and reeded mirror with mirrored base with storage. The mirror with ...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958
Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958

Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Berlin, DE

Dressing table model 'Positano 1306' Veneered wood, black lacquered metal construction, adjustable mirror Dimension / D. 85.5 cm, T 45 cm, H 117 cm o mirror 38 cm Design / Ico & Luis...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Wood

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820
American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton maple and cherry one drawer wash stand with scalloped gallery, hinged top revealing a circular fitted interior for basin, sliding rear...

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1820s American Sheraton Antique Vanities

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Poplar

Danish Desk w/ Vanity
Danish Desk w/ Vanity

Danish Desk w/ Vanity

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern Danish made desk with flip up mirror. Simple modern design with multi function. Please confirm location.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table
Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table

Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table The top lifts to reveal a beautifully fitted and inlaid interior with swing out panels and beveled mirror....

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Vanities

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Teak Mid Century Modern VANITY / DESK, 1960's
Teak Mid Century Modern VANITY / DESK, 1960's

Teak Mid Century Modern VANITY / DESK, 1960's

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Teak Mid Century Modern Vanity / Desk, c. 1960’s. This unique piece offers a nice low height, making it a great option for a vanity or desk (or both!). The five dovetailed drawers of...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk
Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk

Located in New York, NY

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, glass finishes, and hardware...

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2010s North American Neoclassical Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity + Stool & Mirror in Highly Figured Avodire 1940s
Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity + Stool & Mirror in Highly Figured Avodire 1940s

Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity + Stool & Mirror in Highly Figured Avodire 1940s

By Donald Deskey

Located in Dallas, TX

Extraordinary vanity table with mirror and stool crafted from highly figured ribbon Avodire wood. Created by the Holland Furniture Company in the 1940s. Donald Deskey at this time was designing for the Baker furniture company which had just relocated their factory to Holland Michigan as well as the Widdicomb Company which was located only 30 minutes away in Grand Rapids. This set was acquired from the original owners and is absolutely amazing. The simple design effortlessly bridges the gap between Art Deco and Postwar Modernism. We also have a matching pair of Tall Dressers...

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Mid-20th Century American Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Circa 1790 George III Period Corner Washstand, English
Circa 1790 George III Period Corner Washstand, English

Circa 1790 George III Period Corner Washstand, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1790 George III period corner washstand, English. Mahogany & mahogany veneers. Upper left gallery crack repair & small stretcher losses restored. Stable crack on top of mid-she...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Italian giltwood and figured walnut dressing mirror
Italian giltwood and figured walnut dressing mirror

Italian giltwood and figured walnut dressing mirror

Located in Cheshire, GB

Italian giltwood and figured walnut dressing mirror of Rococo style, the long scrolled foliate frame mounted on scrolled supports, over a pair of bombé petite commodes with well-figu...

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Early 20th Century Italian Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Toilet or entryway console table of Italian manufacture, 1940s-50s
Toilet or entryway console table of Italian manufacture, 1940s-50s

Toilet or entryway console table of Italian manufacture, 1940s-50s

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Elegant and refined dressing table or entryway console, of Italian manufacture, dating from the 1940s or 1950s. The design of this furniture a style that combines elements of Art D...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Derry Vanity Table
Derry Vanity Table

Derry Vanity Table

$17,380 / item

Derry Vanity Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

The vanity table features a lacquered structure with a smooth, glossy finish, giving it an elegant and sophisticated look. The top is covered in leather, providing a soft, tactile su...

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2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Very Large Art Deco Vanity in Blond walnut , Parchemine and Mirror
Very Large Art Deco Vanity in Blond walnut , Parchemine and Mirror

Very Large Art Deco Vanity in Blond walnut , Parchemine and Mirror

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very large Art Deco dressing table in blond walnut, parchemine and mirror. High quality. Veneer all sides. A few lacks of parchemine on the legs. BE CAREFUL, THE MIRROR HAS GOT MOIS...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Parchment Paper, Walnut

Vintage, New and Antique Vanities

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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