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Althea V Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk
Althea V Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk

Althea V Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

Two drawers vanity desk with metal base and mirrors. The beautiful mix between metal inserts and the lacquered structure is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment. It i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

ST713 - Vanity Table
ST713 - Vanity Table

ST713 - Vanity Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

A vanity table fully covered in saddle leather, featuring a sleek metal base. The table has an elegant, contemporary design with smooth saddle leather upholstery that gives it a luxu...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Bea Striped glossy Rosewood with Marble top Vanity
Bea Striped glossy Rosewood with Marble top Vanity

Bea Striped glossy Rosewood with Marble top Vanity

By Zanaboni

Located in Milan, IT

The BEA vanity features a sleek design with a striped glossy rosewood finish and an elegant Silver Paradiso marble top. Its curved legs and streamlined drawer with a subtle metallic ...

Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Marble

50's Dressing table with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
50's Dressing table with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Design

50's Dressing table with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Design

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This exquisite chest of dressing table was expertly crafted in the 1950s by the esteemed Brazilian manufacturer, Móveis Cimo. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and ex...

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Vanitiy Writing Desk Italian Walnut Marble Top Black
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Vanitiy Writing Desk Italian Walnut Marble Top Black

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Vanitiy Writing Desk Italian Walnut Marble Top Black

By Matias Sagaría

Located in San Polo, Parma

Facondo is a desk - Freedom is the ultimate luxury. Designed by SAGARÍA Facondo stands out for its proportions, sculptural yet ironic play of volumes and blend of finishes. In its...

Category

2010s Italian International Style Vanities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Derry Vanity Table
Derry Vanity Table

Derry Vanity Table

$17,281 / 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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk
Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

An early 19th century gilt bronze and walnut veneer ladies desk or dressing table or vanity, with a rectangular grey fossil marble top above two mirror paneled doors and two drawers, flanked by Greek Revival female caryatids, above a folded leather lined writing surface and a frieze drawer, raised on square legs, joined by an incurved stretcher. The whole mounted with finely chased ormolu casts depicting winged figures, ribbons and foliage. Beautiful early 19th century French Empire small desk...

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Vanities

Materials

Bronze

Console 'Tekno', Iron Structure and Travertine Marble Top
Console 'Tekno', Iron Structure and Travertine Marble Top

Console 'Tekno', Iron Structure and Travertine Marble Top

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"TEKNO console" The console has a bordeaux-colored iron structure with simple and elegant lines. Its rectangular shape and its depth of 24cm, make it i...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louise Console Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Louise Console Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

Louise Console Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Louise Console Table from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. Crafted with utmost care and attention to detail, these Louis Card Tables are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you can choose the perfect one to match your individual style and taste. The use of high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Louis Card Tables is not only beautiful but also a true piece of Art. The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louis Card Tables are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the chair in a skin of copper, white bronze, brass or antiqued white bronze The metal finishes will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original luster. Overall, if you're looking for a piece of furniture that combines luxury, comfort, and style, then the Art Deco Card Tables is an excellent choice. With its distinctive curved profile and multiple finish options, this Chair set is sure to elevate the look of any room it is placed in, and be a beloved addition to your home for years to come. The images shown in this listing are shot in different lighting conditions and/or are 3D illustrations. We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Nouveau Vanities Tables...

Category

2010s Indian Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Delorean Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk
Delorean Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk

Delorean Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

This beautiful vanity desk is distinguished by the ash wood structure and the marble top that create a refined and linear design. The drawer has a soft locking system and the round f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand
Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand

Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand Now featuring this 19th Century metal wash stand in yellow. The table top opens to reveal a mirror and small...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Country Antique Vanities

Materials

Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathie
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathie

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathie

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Nesting Tables from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The...

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Strings Gold and Black Metal Vanity Table with Mirror by Nika Zupanc
Strings Gold and Black Metal Vanity Table with Mirror by Nika Zupanc

Strings Gold and Black Metal Vanity Table with Mirror by Nika Zupanc

By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc

Located in Kolkata, IN

Strings gold and black metal vanity table with mirror by Nika Zupanc, is a vanity table with a surprising form - its circular metal drawers with a large mirror look stunning with the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Cabinet
Art Deco Cabinet

Art Deco Cabinet

$3,100Sale Price|24% Off

Art Deco Cabinet

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

French Art Deco mini makeup cabinet/table in macassar ebony with elaborately inlaid lemon wood and small drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Vanities

Materials

Ebony, Macassar

Set Of 2 Awaiting Vanity Table and T Stool by Secondome Edizioni
Set Of 2 Awaiting Vanity Table and T Stool by Secondome Edizioni

Set Of 2 Awaiting Vanity Table and T Stool by Secondome Edizioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Awaiting Vanity Table and T Stool by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 pieces + 3 A.P. Designer: Coralla Maiuri + Giorgia Zanellato. Dimensions: Vanity Table: D 50 x W...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

19th Century French hairdresser wash basin
19th Century French hairdresser wash basin

19th Century French hairdresser wash basin

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century French hairdresser wash basin A French hairdresser wash basin by Pelleray, Paris-Bruxelles standing on an adjustable cast iron base with a copper sink. The sink has a ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Vanities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Charming English Pine Side Table or Dressing Table
Charming English Pine Side Table or Dressing Table

Charming English Pine Side Table or Dressing Table

Located in Buchanan, MI

English pine side table or dressing table with single drawer.

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Vanities

Materials

Pine

French Charles X Dressing Table
French Charles X Dressing Table

French Charles X Dressing Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Charles X mahogany dressing table with original marble top and bronze decoration. Pine cone finials perhaps later.

Category

19th Century French Antique Vanities

Materials

Bronze

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table Circa 1900
Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table Circa 1900

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table Circa 1900

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Dressing Table circa 1900 Cream in colour7 Drawer Base Decorated With Houses, Figures, Trees, Flowers , & Foliage Sitting on Cabriole shaped Legs, With: F...

Category

Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Vanities

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850
19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850

19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Charming 19th century table top Biedermeier vanity table with drawer from the so-called "second" period in Austria around 1850. This lovely Biedermeier vanity mirror has been veneere...

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Nutwood

1970s Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Modular 'Dilly Dally' Vanity and Chair
1970s Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Modular 'Dilly Dally' Vanity and Chair

1970s Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Modular 'Dilly Dally' Vanity and Chair

By Luigi Massoni

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity and coordinating Chair, designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. This example was produced in Italy in the 1970s. The set features a va...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Glass, Plastic, Acrylic

20th Century Wood with Onyx Top French Empire Style Dressing Table, 1920s
20th Century Wood with Onyx Top French Empire Style Dressing Table, 1920s

20th Century Wood with Onyx Top French Empire Style Dressing Table, 1920s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French dressing table from the first half of the 20th century. Carved and veneered mahogany in the Empire style. Console richly adorned with gilded and chiseled bronze and brass. Dre...

Category

1920s French Empire Vintage Vanities

Materials

Onyx

Paul Frankl Combed Wood Vanity with Stool for Brown Saltman
Paul Frankl Combed Wood Vanity with Stool for Brown Saltman

Paul Frankl Combed Wood Vanity with Stool for Brown Saltman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early Mid-century vanity with matching stool by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman company features his trademark combed wood sides with curled brass pulls. The Vanity includes two convex...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Oak

Vintage Dressing Table by Loughborough
Vintage Dressing Table by Loughborough

Vintage Dressing Table by Loughborough

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made vintage dressing table by Loughborough. This was made in England, and it dates from the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully designed...

Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vanity Covered with Amber Mirror Brass Bronzed Frame Led Light Side Drawers
Vanity Covered with Amber Mirror Brass Bronzed Frame Led Light Side Drawers

Vanity Covered with Amber Mirror Brass Bronzed Frame Led Light Side Drawers

By sicis

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Vanities

Materials

Brass

Ikea  Vanity 1950s Sweden
Ikea  Vanity 1950s Sweden

Ikea Vanity 1950s Sweden

By IKEA

Located in Den Haag, NL

Must love this vanity so typical 1950s .Made by Ikea, Möbler. In the 1950s just a small Furniture seller in Sweden. This Little Vanity comes with Three drawers on top and one larger drawer on the right and on the left a pull down door, one original key . On top holding in a Brass fitting a oval tilting...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Wood

LITHEA/Teodora dressing table by Elena Salmistraro Natural stone white
LITHEA/Teodora dressing table by Elena Salmistraro Natural stone white

LITHEA/Teodora dressing table by Elena Salmistraro Natural stone white

By Elena Salmistraro

Located in Patti, IT

Teodora Toletta Dimensions: 118 x 51 x 155 H cm Materials: • Solid wood structure opaque black lacquered, solid wood turned and opaque white lacquered and iron sheet varnished with an opaque black powder • Top in Bianco Fenice stone honed finish. • Mirror stainless steel mirrors with Bianco Fenice stone decoration with grafts in precious stones (Lapislazzuli, pink quartz) and copper sheet...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Stainless Steel

Special Listing for Kristie
Special Listing for Kristie

Special Listing for Kristie

By R & Y 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. One Soho desk...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

7377 Carpanese Home Italia Toilette with Metal Details
7377 Carpanese Home Italia Toilette with Metal Details

7377 Carpanese Home Italia Toilette with Metal Details

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

One drawer toilette. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden galvanic metal details is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment . The lacquered wave deco...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado
Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado

Located in Geneve, CH

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado Unique Piece Materials: Metal base, guayacan wood, mirror glass Dimensions: 158cm (H) x 160cm (W) x 35cm (D) / 50 x 40cm ottoman Green, i...

Category

2010s Panamanian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger

Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Laquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink & Royal red, mint and Royal green, light bl...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

19th French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with Drawer & Marble Top
19th French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with Drawer & Marble Top

19th French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with Drawer & Marble Top

Located in Miami, FL

19th French Regency carved walnut console table with drawer & marble top 19th century French Regence style beautifully carved with leaves walnut console. White cream marble top wi...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Vanities

Materials

Marble

Rimac Stones N°3 by RF Studio
Rimac Stones N°3 by RF Studio

Rimac Stones N°3 by RF Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Rimac stones N°3 by RF Studio Dimensions: W 70 D 47 x H 17 cm. Materials: river stones. Rimac Stones explores our hydrographic landscape and its interaction with the materiality of ...

Category

2010s Peruvian Modern Vanities

Materials

Stone

Erosion Vanity by Alexandre Labruyère
Erosion Vanity by Alexandre Labruyère

Erosion Vanity by Alexandre Labruyère

By Alexandre Labruyère

Located in Paris, FR

Vanity Erosion Interested in the movement of pebbles along the coasts of the English Channel and in the ever-changing shapes they take during their journey, Alexandre Labruyère captu...

Category

2010s French Minimalist Vanities

Materials

Brass

Majorelle art deco Dresser and Matching Stool
Majorelle art deco Dresser and Matching Stool

Majorelle art deco Dresser and Matching Stool

$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Majorelle art deco Dresser and Matching Stool

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco dressing table realised by Majorelle, France, 1930s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the piece showcases elegant proportions and refined detailing characteristic of the ...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th C. Berkey and Gay William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk
Early 20th C. Berkey and Gay William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk

Early 20th C. Berkey and Gay William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A very fine, handcrafted Berkey and Gay Furniture William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk. All drawers dovetailed, opening and closing smoothly. Measures 51.5" in width, 21" in dept...

Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design
Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design

Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design. If you are looking to add glamour to your entrance, our bespoke Beautiful Geometry console is a must-add p...

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak, Walnut

Midcentury Modern Style Boudoir In Walnut & Lacquer with 1 Drawer & 1 Box
Midcentury Modern Style Boudoir In Walnut & Lacquer with 1 Drawer & 1 Box

Midcentury Modern Style Boudoir In Walnut & Lacquer with 1 Drawer & 1 Box

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This boudoir desk is a compact and functional piece, designed with simplicity and practicality in mind. Its structure consists of a single drawer, an open storage compartment, and a ...

Category

2010s Greek Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Dos Gallos Custom Carved Console Table/Vanity
Dos Gallos Custom Carved Console Table/Vanity

Dos Gallos Custom Carved Console Table/Vanity

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom carved console as shown here as a vanity, in walnut #2 in a light distress. Design based on a traditional Guatemalan Nahuala (animal spirit) table. Can be made custom in any s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Vanities

Materials

Walnut

C315 Cocoon Vanity Table
C315 Cocoon Vanity Table

C315 Cocoon Vanity Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

Functional yet chic, this striking vanity table is the perfect bedroom accessory for the modern woman. Made entirely of wood, the tapered legs, base and top have a modern grey finis...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tony vanity
Tony vanity

Tony vanity

$1,690 / item

Tony vanity

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An early 20th Century walnut vanity desk. The kneehole center flanked by three drawers on each side, no cent drawer, with brass knobs and pulls. The vanity with vase form turned le...

Category

Early 20th Century American Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Clore Fine Furniture Cherry Vanity Table With Mirror
Clore Fine Furniture Cherry Vanity Table With Mirror

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 Mad...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Vanities

Materials

Brass

Chinese Beveled Leg Incense Table, Late 19th Century
Chinese Beveled Leg Incense Table, Late 19th Century

Chinese Beveled Leg Incense Table, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This shallow console table from the late 19th century was originally used as an offering table for burning incense or as the dressing table in a woman's personal quarters. The narrow...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Vanities

Materials

Elm

Tawny Color Leather X-Shaped Wood Base Desk in the Style of J. Adnet, circa 1980
Tawny Color Leather X-Shaped Wood Base Desk in the Style of J. Adnet, circa 1980

Tawny Color Leather X-Shaped Wood Base Desk in the Style of J. Adnet, circa 1980

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Tawny patina leather top in the style of Jacques Adnet. Saddle stitching, the top is standing on two X-shaped legs. Three front drawers with a curved central one. A leather side c...

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table

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 ...

Category

1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Teak Vanity Table / Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Vanity Table / Desk, Denmark, 1960s

Teak Vanity Table / Desk, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Elegant teak vanity table produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Featuring two drawers and a central mirror, this versatile piece works beautifully as both a dressing table and a comp...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

1940s Italian-made 20th century mahogany dressing table with mirror
1940s Italian-made 20th century mahogany dressing table with mirror

1940s Italian-made 20th century mahogany dressing table with mirror

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Pretty Toelette of 20th-century Italian manufacture with stained mahogany wood frame, shaped mirror, three drawers with mirrored front as well as top. Furniture that has benefited fr...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Paolo Buffa Petineuse in Cherry with Painted Linen Drawers, Italy, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Petineuse in Cherry with Painted Linen Drawers, Italy, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Petineuse in Cherry with Painted Linen Drawers, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The petineuse stands on four tapered solid wood legs, tied together by a Y-shaped central stretcher that stabilises the piece. The front develops along a sinuous line, with the two s...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Mid-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Game Table, Italy, 1850
Mid-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Game Table, Italy, 1850

Mid-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Game Table, Italy, 1850

Located in Roma, Lazio

Superb walnut feather, for a nice Italian game table. Aesthetically, the structure of the table is a real marvel, it presents a true architectural elegance and is a real sculpture. ...

Category

1850s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Vanities

Materials

Walnut

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

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

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century adjustable vanity table mirror, crafted in a beautiful combination of curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish and unique organic piece was designed in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

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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