1940's ash vanity console with a shaped drawer
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ash vanity console with a shaped drawer, tapered legs, and a tilting mirror in shaped brass. Italian manufacture, circa 1940.
Ash
Art Deco Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made Art Deco burr walnut dressing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is very stylish and of outstanding quality. The burr ...
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut dressing table, made in England by Beresford and Hicks, dating from the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is really well mad...
Mirror, Walnut
A Very Fine 19th Century Dressing Table Attributed to 'Gillows'
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century well figured mahogany dressing table attributed to 'Gillows'. This fabulous piece is stunningly hand carved, of exceptional quality and richly patinated wit...
Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. La...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Antique Louis XV Style Cherry Wood Dressing Table Marquetry Inlaid Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A diminutive Antique French dressing table with decorative and contrasting inlaid top. The Hinged flip top Louis XV style lady's dressing table or poudreuse, with the top opening to ...
Brass
Shapland & Petter, Attributed, Arts & Crafts Gentleman's Wash or Shaving Stand
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter, attributed An Arts & Crafts gentleman's oak wash or shaving stand, with adjustable extending mirror, upper drawer and cupboard fl...
Oak
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$2,118Sale Price|20% Off
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Oy Stockmann AB, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Olof Ottelin
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors covering two glass shelves for storing make-up and oth...
Mirror, Mahogany
English Victorian Iron Wash Stand with Marble Counter Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A Rare English Victorian Iron Wash Stand with Marble Counter Top with a cut-out bowl diameter of 10.5". Measures 30.75" in width, 21" in depth, and 29.5"" in height to the marble cou...
Marble, Steel
Vintage Oval Wicker Dressing Table with Stool, 20th Century Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wicker dressing table / writing table with stool. It is oval shaped with a raised galleried back. There is one center drawer. This very ...
Wicker
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Deco Vanety with the Triptih BrassMirrore and Pier Luigi Colli Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian Art Deco vanity with a triptych metal mirror is a piece of furniture from the early 1950 s that combines functionality with the distinctive ...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Birch Fineline Vanity Dresser Chest Set John Sylvia Reid 1961
By Stag Furniture 1, John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Portland, OR
A rare Mid Century Modern, birch wood, vanity and chest of drawers set, designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag Furniture, 1961. Designed by John and Sylvia Reid and called the "Fi...
Steel
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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 ...
Brass
French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with White Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th French Regency carved walnut console table with marble top 20th century French Regence style beautifully carved with leaves walnut console. White marble top with carved front, over hand-carved frieze...
Marble
Antique French Louis Philippe Provincial Maple Wash Table W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming late 19th-century French Provincial wash table or vanity, made in the style of Louis Philippe and sourced directly from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from sol...
Carrara Marble
Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A rare and highly unusual Georgian mahogany dressing table of elegant proportions, dating to around 1780. Beautifully designed and wonderfully practical, this exceptional piece combi...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Vanity In With Brass Details And Side-Panel Mirrors
Located in Roma, RM
Chair + Mid-Century Vanity In Wood, Bamboo, And Vienna Straw With Brass Details And Side-Panel Mirrors Product Details Vanity Dimensions: 80 W x 80 / 150 H x 39 D cm Chair Dimensions...
Brass
Calacatta Green Marble Bathroom Vanity with Drawers, Single Sink Stone Cabinet
Located in İnegöl, TR
Material: Calacatta Green Marble Dimensions: W30 x D18 x H34 Inches Style: Contemporary / Transitional Luxury Storage: Spacious drawer configuration for organized, clutter-free count...
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Cat Form Sculptural Bench
Located in Elkton, MD
Hand-carved wooden bench in the form of a stylized cat, featuring a painted surface with decorative detailing throughout. The elongated form rests on four carved legs, with a carved ...
Wood
Minimalist Vanity Desk w/ Rounded Silhouette & Storage By Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dressing vanity is a sculptural masterpiece, defined by its bold yet refined silhouette. The design features a curved, contoured top crafted from luxurious marble, supported by ...
Marble, Metal
$1,967Sale Price / set|60% Off
Umberto Mascagni console table in genuine leather and brass 1950s 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
Dressing table/console with mirror by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s. Wooden frame and mirror with brass profile. Good conservative condition, there is no aesthetic or structural defect to ...
Metal, Brass
English Victorian Style Mirrored Washstand with Decorated Basin and Pitcher
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury English decorated porcelain basin and pitcher on mirrored oak washstand with candle sconces in very good condition. . Measures 22" in width, 18" in depth and stands 52.5...
Mirror, Oak, Porcelain
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style vanity or writing desk By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning book-matched exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs, and ...
Brass
Antique American Wicker & Loom Vanity Desk With Matching Chair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Antique early 20th century American wicker and loom vanity desk with matching chair, showcasing classic hand-woven construction and elegant turned leg details. This charming dressin...
Rattan, Wood
Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Danish modern dresser–vanity features classic mid-century lines in warm teak with tapered legs and recessed pulls. The center drop-front opens to create a vanity or desk surface...
Teak
Bamboo and Rattan Vanity / Dressing Table with Drawer and Mirror, 1970's Mid-cen
Located in Cork, IE
With an arched bamboo frame and rounded corners this vanity table is a great example of organic modernism often found in European furniture designs from the 1970's. Well crafted and...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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 ...
Brass
$9,260 / item
Metropolis Vanity Table
Located in Milan, IT
Vanity table with a particular octagon shape composed of two drawers and an openable storage compartment. Covered in fine wood veneer with a matt Fox finish. Internal led lights supp...
Wood
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Vanity Dressing Table With Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak vanity dressing table with mirror In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 34"W x ...
Mirror, Oak
$2,128Sale Price|23% Off
English Dressing Table, Nutwood & Brass, Edwardian Style, Circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Well-restored English dressing table from around 1900, crafted in nutwood with elegant proportions and a warm, natural tone. The piece features an oval tilting mirror framed by two s...
Brass
$23,090 / item
Etoile Vanity Table by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A complementing piece to the Etoile chest of drawers, this vanity table is a superb addition to a bedroom, where it will make a sophisticated statement. Completely handcrafted of map...
Marble, Brass
Paolo Buffa for Ducrot Vanity Table & Stool, Mahogany and Maple, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Ducrot
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Paolo Buffa for Ducrot, rare and exquisite vanity table with matching stool, Italy, 1950s. Designed to be admired from every angle, the sculptural case features a softl...
Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Style Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Louis XV style leather top with front drawer ladies writing desk with bronze mounted design details. The desk is in great antique condi...
Bronze
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desks for Tubax with Black Base and Black Edge
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren industrial desks for Tubax—perfect as an entry table or vanity, with a printed laminate top, black enameled metal wire frame, and ...
Metal
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table...
Ormolu
18th Century French-style Poudreuse, circa 1780, plum wood and walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Poudreuse, circa 1780, plum wood and walnut, rectangular body with flared legs and hinged panels, several small drawers and false drawers, original interior fittings, shellac finish...
Fruitwood, Nutwood
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity, Teak & Mirror, Circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
Italian Vanity Table with Chair in Bamboo and Rattan by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century vanity table with matching chair in bamboo, rattan, and wicker. This stylish and unique organic set was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in Italy during t...
Brass
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy. Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama designed Antella as a truly multi-functional piece of furniture...
Plywood, Lacquer
Mid Century Waterfall Vanity/Desk and Stool Springer Style
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous period piece. Timeless waterfall designed vanity with matching stool in the manner of Karl Springer. Formica burl surface with front mirrored band. Center drawer. Compliment...
Upholstery, Mirror, Formica
1960s Swedish White Lacqured Vanity Set by Torsten Totti Laakso for Asko
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century white lacquered " AKKA " vanity set by Finnish designer Torsten Totti Laakso for the Swedish Asko company, 1960s.The company was known for their high quality pieces and t...
Fabric, Glass, Wood
French Moderne Style Vanity
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1950s nickel-plated vanity with black glass shelves and mirror. Measurements: Height 64 3/4" Width 39" Depth 15 1/4".
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Flip Top Madagascar Rosewood & Brass Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant French Art Deco Madagascar Rosewood and brass dressing table vanity desk, featuring sleek tapered legs, brass-capped feet, and geometric parquetry detailing. The central comp...
Brass
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
Large French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with Gilted Edges
Located in Miami, FL
20th French Regency carved walnut console table with gilted edges 20th century French Regence style beautifully carved with leaves walnut console. Wood top with carved front, over ...
Marble
$3,300Sale Price|34% Off
Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space. Handcr...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
White Wicker Rattan Vanity Desk With Matching Chair
Located in New York, NY
White Wicker Rattan Vanity Desk With Matching Chair. Antique Victorian painted hand-woven wicker rattan vanity desk / console with matching chair. United States, 1880's Dimensions: ...
Wicker, Rattan
English Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table - Black Marble Top and Mercury Mirror
Located in Firenze, IT
A finely crafted English Victorian dressing table in richly figured mahogany, dating from the 19th century, notable for its restrained scale and exceptional attention to detail. Rai...
Brass, Bronze
$2,071Sale Price|20% Off
Minimal Vanity Italian Design MIM Production Rosewood
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal vanity Italian design MIM production, pouff 40 cm height cm.75 width, 45 cm depth, height of vanity with mirror opened cm.114.
Fabric, Mirror, Laminate, Rosewood
Niels Clausen Danish Rosewood Petite Vanity
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood vanity by Niels Clausen, 1958, Denmark. This petite vanity with tilting mirror is crafted of beautifully grained Brazilian rosewood with a raised edge, two pull-ou...
Rosewood
$3,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with White Marble Top '2 Avai'
Located in Miami, FL
19th French Regency carved walnut console table with marble top 19th century French Regence style beautifully carved with leaves walnut console. White marble top with carved front, over hand-carved frieze...
Marble
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
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.
Mahogany, Leather
Jacques Adnet Modernist Dressing Table circa 1935
Located in CA, CA
This supremely rare early Modernist dressing table by Jacques Adnet, with its novel use of clear and opaline glass, and nickel-plated and pain...
Nickel
Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Make-up Toilette with Lamp
Located in Padova, IT
Luigi Massoni make-up toilet in pink leather made by Poltrona Frau in the 1970s with it's very rare original lamp. Foldaway armchair, lid with mirror and makeup container. All in ori...
Leather, Plastic
$458Sale Price|50% Off
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
Birch, Mahogany
Engish Art Deco Crocodile Handbag
Located in Queens, NY
English Art Deco crocodile hand bag with chain handle.
Crocodile
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern vanity dressing table in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Features sleek circular recessed pulls that open three dovetail storage dr...
Steel
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...
Faux Leather
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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