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Italian Modernist Vanity or Desk with Mirror Interior, circa 1950
Italian Modernist Vanity or Desk with Mirror Interior, circa 1950

Italian Modernist Vanity or Desk with Mirror Interior, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

An Italian modernist fruit wood vanity table or desk. Of highly sculptural form with Z - shaped legs, back iron supports and reed carved apron surround. The top is separated into t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted English Oak Vanity Table
Handcrafted English Oak Vanity Table

Handcrafted English Oak Vanity Table

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Modernist vanity table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from fully quarter-sawn English oak. Hand dovetailed joints to the main oak box and inner drawer parts. Can also be used as a console entry table etc. Fixes to the wall via screw holes hidden away...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Oak

Elegant Two-Drawer Desk/Vanity Table with Marble Top and Lacquer Finish
Elegant Two-Drawer Desk/Vanity Table with Marble Top and Lacquer Finish

Elegant Two-Drawer Desk/Vanity Table with Marble Top and Lacquer Finish

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This beautiful dressing table is a masterclass in refined contrast, tastefully combining rich materials with contemporary geometry. The piece features a large, dramatic marble top th...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Metal

1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity
1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity

1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity

By Irwin Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1940s Robert Irwin Co. Furniture Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity Measures 52" in width, 20" in depth and 30" in height. knee clearance is 24.5".

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood

Treasure Vanity Desk by Sabrina Landini, Silvered Glass & Velvet
Treasure Vanity Desk by Sabrina Landini, Silvered Glass & Velvet

Treasure Vanity Desk by Sabrina Landini, Silvered Glass & Velvet

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TREASURE the masterpiece vanity desk Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking one-of a kind vanity desk. Step into a world of elegance with our exquisite designs, meticulously crafted to captivate and enhance your home style. Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest materials. At Sabrina Landini our glass edges are cut to optimize silver brilliance regardless of lamps, mirrors or tables. Enter the World of Sabrina Landini! Here, a brilliant-cut heart-shaped rose glass shines from a platinum crystal surface, silvered with blossomed flowers, resting on a heart-shaped velvety-brilliant base. Masterfully cut in waves, to reveal such incredible vibrancy and light, with facets to mirror the shape of the iconic Tiffany Diamond...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian Vanity Table with Chair in Bamboo and Rattan by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
Italian Vanity Table with Chair in Bamboo and Rattan by Vivai del Sud, 1970s

Italian Vanity Table with Chair in Bamboo and Rattan by Vivai del Sud, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand

W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand 3 quarter Gallery Back Good Figured Cedar Top Two Drawers with Wood Knobs Shaped End Supports Stylized Tulips Cross Stretcher to st...

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19th Century British William IV Antique Vanities

Materials

Cedar

Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s

Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Dressing table - Raymond Loewy - model "DF2000" - Doubinsky Frères - 1960s Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos Compagnie de L’Esthétique Industrielle (CEI) was a design co...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood

English Victorian Style Mirrored Washstand with Decorated Basin and Pitcher
English Victorian Style Mirrored Washstand with Decorated Basin and Pitcher

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Porcelain

French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century

French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous Louis XV style vanity or "poudreuse" dates back to the mid 19th century and comes from France. The woman's dressing table has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern. The m...

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1850s French Louis XV Antique Vanities

Materials

Walnut

'Contemporary Vanity' Table by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots
'Contemporary Vanity' Table by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots

'Contemporary Vanity' Table by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots

Located in London, GB

Contemporary Vanity is the first collection from British designer Joseph Ellwood, under the company name: Six Dots Design. This five piece collection made fro...

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2010s British Futurist Vanities

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand
Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand

Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 57 1/2in W: 24 1/2in D: 18in. This Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand Vanity is really unique and made of the highest...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

A French Brass and Marble Vanity with Mirror, C. 1890.
A French Brass and Marble Vanity with Mirror, C. 1890.

A French Brass and Marble Vanity with Mirror, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming late-19th-century French brass vanity featuring two marble shelves and an adjustable beveled mirror with beautifully aged glass. The brass gallery and turned finials add d...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Unique Italian Wall-Mounted Console with Mirror in Cerused Chestnut
Unique Italian Wall-Mounted Console with Mirror in Cerused Chestnut

Unique Italian Wall-Mounted Console with Mirror in Cerused Chestnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall-mounted console with mirror, cerused chestnut, mirrored glass, Italy, early 1940s This delightful Italian-made wall-mounted shelf with mirror, originating from roughly the earl...

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1940s Italian Rustic Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Chestnut

Post-Future Surreal Vanity Set, Lacquered wood, Made in Portugal by Malabar
Post-Future Surreal Vanity Set, Lacquered wood, Made in Portugal by Malabar

Post-Future Surreal Vanity Set, Lacquered wood, Made in Portugal by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

At the crossroads of art and design, where the ordinary dissolves into the extraordinary, the Surreal Vanity Set takes shape. This evocative piece transcends functionality to become ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Vanities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Karlstad, SE

A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Teodora Vanity Dressing Table by Elena Salmistraro
Teodora Vanity Dressing Table by Elena Salmistraro

Teodora Vanity Dressing Table by Elena Salmistraro

By Elena Salmistraro, Lithea

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Bisanzio collection, this distinctive dressing table consists of a solid wood structure and five elegant legs (lacquered opaque black on the front and opaque white on the...

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2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Stone, Quartz, Stainless Steel, Iron

Art Deco French Mirrored Vanity on Serpentine Legs with Tri-Fold Mirror
Art Deco French Mirrored Vanity on Serpentine Legs with Tri-Fold Mirror

Art Deco French Mirrored Vanity on Serpentine Legs with Tri-Fold Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Art Deco French mirrored vanity is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of the era. The mirrored glass covering much of its surface creates a sense of spaciou...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

By MB Italy

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular mirror in the upper part and the storage part is divided into two drawers on each side. With lighting in the upper and lower fin shapes. A piece of great sophistication and glamour, very difficult to find. It has a plate with the name of the Italian manufacturer DBM. The period known as the Space Age or Space Age was the post Atomic Age, that is, the late 50's and early 70's. It is part of the “stylings” that reigned in the US during the 20th century. The concept of an optimistic world based on a possible "Earth of Tomorrow" reigned by the dominance of atomic energy and space travel. This "Styling" is inspired by the North American space race, but above all, the aesthetics based on Science Fiction, space satellites, helmets, ships, the effect of weightlessness and a "cinematic" proposal of a new style. of life of the future. Movies like Barbarella 1968, James Bond, Space Odyssey 2001...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vanities

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Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

Painted Art Deco Console Vanity
Painted Art Deco Console Vanity

Painted Art Deco Console Vanity

Located in Westwood, NJ

Art Deco vanity celebrates the glamour of 1930s design with its sweeping demilune silhouette and refined architectural details. The crisp white finish shown in Benjamin Moore's White...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood

A Fine French Art Deco Mirrored and Mahogany Vanity
A Fine French Art Deco Mirrored and Mahogany Vanity

A Fine French Art Deco Mirrored and Mahogany Vanity

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco engraved mirrored vanity with a mahogany base and one drawer.    

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's

Located in Long Branch, NJ

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's Dimensions : 85" tall X 56" Wide X 17" Deep This stunning vanity was made in France in the 1920's a...

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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Vanities

Materials

Marble

Umberto Mascagni console table in genuine leather and brass 1950s 20th century
Umberto Mascagni console table in genuine leather and brass 1950s 20th century

Umberto Mascagni console table in genuine leather and brass 1950s 20th century

By Umberto Mascagni

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 ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Rectangular Wood and Goat Skin French Console Tables, 1920
Art Deco Rectangular Wood and Goat Skin French Console Tables, 1920

Art Deco Rectangular Wood and Goat Skin French Console Tables, 1920

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very rich in movements, this console is unique in its kind also for the precious material with which it is coated. The console is made up of a wooden top covered in goatskin, where ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

1910s Antique Vanity Art Nouveau with Original Beveled Mirror in Walnut and Burl
1910s Antique Vanity Art Nouveau with Original Beveled Mirror in Walnut and Burl

1910s Antique Vanity Art Nouveau with Original Beveled Mirror in Walnut and Burl

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century, antique vanity or entrance console, oscillating entrance beveled mirror, Art Nouveau, in walnut and burl walnut, restored and polished to wax. Measures cm: H 1...

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Vanities

Materials

Burl, Mirror, Walnut

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Dressing Table With Mirror & Bench C1940
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Dressing Table With Mirror & Bench C1940

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Dressing Table With Mirror & Bench C1940

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique Chinese Chippendale dressing set offers mahogany construction with dressing table, upholst...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table

1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table

Located in Knebel, DK

Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde

1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde

By Henry van de Velde

Located in Southampton, NY

1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde This dressing table, attributed to Henry Van der Velde, showcases the elegant simplicity and functional design c...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Restored Danish Teak Writing/Vanity Cabinet with Mirror and Pull-Out Desk, 1960s
Restored Danish Teak Writing/Vanity Cabinet with Mirror and Pull-Out Desk, 1960s

Restored Danish Teak Writing/Vanity Cabinet with Mirror and Pull-Out Desk, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautifully restored mid-century Danish cabinet, crafted in the 1960s, serving as both a writing desk and vanity. This versatile piece features solid teak legs and handles, a veneere...

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1960s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer
1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer

1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Retro wall mounted salon vanity with mirror and wooden shelf with drawer. The mirror has scalloped corners. The shelf has gold trim, and matching, period drawer pulls with two ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Teak Dressing Table
Art Deco Teak Dressing Table

Art Deco Teak Dressing Table

Located in Topanga, CA

An Art Deco teak dressing table featuring a beveled mirror at the center. The dresser is designed with a pair of central drawers and side door compartments, combining functionality ...

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20th Century Indian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Teak

French Art Deco Vanity att. Jacques Adnet
French Art Deco Vanity att. Jacques Adnet

French Art Deco Vanity att. Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage art deco triptych illuminated vanity features a mirror on base by Miroir-Brot, France. Attributed to French art deco modernist ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Contemporary Dressing Table In High Gloss Lacquer with Marble Top & Drawers
Contemporary Dressing Table In High Gloss Lacquer with Marble Top & Drawers

Contemporary Dressing Table In High Gloss Lacquer with Marble Top & Drawers

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This dressing console is a sculptural masterpiece, defined by its bold yet refined silhouette. The design features a curved, contoured top crafted from luxurious marble, supported by...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Satinwood Inlaid Dressing Table
Satinwood Inlaid Dressing Table

Satinwood Inlaid Dressing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

A fine early 20th-century satinwood dressing table, distinguished by its warm tone and beautifully figured veneers throughout. The shaped top is surmounted by an elegant arrangement ...

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Early 20th Century British Vanities

Materials

Satinwood

Alvar Aalto Vanity Table, 1930 — Dark Stained Birch, Original Condition
Alvar Aalto Vanity Table, 1930 — Dark Stained Birch, Original Condition

Alvar Aalto Vanity Table, 1930 — Dark Stained Birch, Original Condition

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional and early vanity table designed by Alvar Aalto and dating to circa 1930. This piece is a beautiful example of Aalto’s pioneering work in bentwood construction and his ...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Birch

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vanity Table with Mirror and Side Drop Leaves
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vanity Table with Mirror and Side Drop Leaves

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vanity Table with Mirror and Side Drop Leaves

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant early-20th-century French Louis XV–style vanity table, crafted in richly toned wood and distinguished by its refined cabriole legs and serpentine front. The piece features a ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Brass

1960s Fully restored Danish Rosewood Vanity Table
1960s Fully restored Danish Rosewood Vanity Table

1960s Fully restored Danish Rosewood Vanity Table

Located in Knebel, DK

Danish rosewood vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, and 2 spacious drawers with room for what you need at the vanity table. The table ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Deco Dressing Table in burr Maple
French Art Deco Dressing Table in burr Maple

French Art Deco Dressing Table in burr Maple

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A standout piece of 1930s Art Deco design, this original burr maple dressing table offers a bold combination of sculptural form and luxurious material. With its rich, swirling grain,...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Maple

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table

By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was made from highly figured exotic rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Victorian Marble Topped Dressing Table
Teak Victorian Marble Topped Dressing Table

Teak Victorian Marble Topped Dressing Table

Located in Topanga, CA

An exquisite Victorian teak and marble top dressing table, retaining its original mirror and intricate carved detail. This exceptional piece, with its original polish and charming pa...

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19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Vanities

Materials

Marble

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with a sea green tint & an all-over distressed antiqued or ceruse finish, double doors ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950
Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950

Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950

By Samuel Marx, Quigley Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950 Elegant vanity table designed by Samuel Marx for Quigley, Chicago, circa 1950. This piece features Marx’s signature crackle finish...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Lucite, Wood

Echtes Kristall Spiegelglas Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Table
Echtes Kristall Spiegelglas Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Table

Echtes Kristall Spiegelglas Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Echtes Kristall Spiegelglas Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Chrome Vanity Table. Item features a flip top with fixed mirror, chrome flat bar base, beautiful wood grain, or...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Casablanca Black Gold Dressing/Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic
Casablanca Black Gold Dressing/Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic

Casablanca Black Gold Dressing/Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour

Located in Kolkata, IN

Casablanca Black Gold is a magnificent vanity table handcrafted with brass and resin inlay. It has three tall arch-shaped mirrors with gold trimmings and abundant drawers and shelves. Born from fire. Born to inspire. Born to elevate your home. Scarlet Splendour Gold Reserve celebrates the ultimate combination of luxury. Where iconic designs from our Vanilla Noir Collection by Italian designer Matteo Cibic are now crafted in elegant colours and exquisite brass inlay. Starting with our world renowned cabinets – Madame Verdoux and Monsieur Verdoux in BLACK GOLD. Handcrafted from high-quality brass and classic ivory interiors, these cabinets take Italian design, Indian craftsmanship and your luxurious interiors to a whole new level. Available on reserved creations only, every product from Gold Reserve is a tribute to the centuries-old workmanship of ivory inlay and bone marquetry. We continue to honour indigenous art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Birch Fineline Vanity Dresser Chest Set John Sylvia Reid 1961
Mid Century Modern Birch Fineline Vanity Dresser Chest Set John Sylvia Reid 1961

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...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Steel

Alice Contemporary and Customizable Dressing Table by Luísa Peixoto
Alice Contemporary and Customizable Dressing Table by Luísa Peixoto

Alice Contemporary and Customizable Dressing Table by Luísa Peixoto

By Luísa Peixoto

Located in PT

Dressing table. Part with 3 drawers. Partridge eye wood "Shell" color and details in gold metal. Leather top and lacquered feet. Bespoke / customizable Identical shapes with differe...

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2010s Portuguese Vanities

Materials

Metal

Solid oak wood vanity desk table with mirror LED light touch sensor and storage
Solid oak wood vanity desk table with mirror LED light touch sensor and storage

Solid oak wood vanity desk table with mirror LED light touch sensor and storage

By Esvee, Esvee

Located in Hyderabad, TG

This Dressing Vanity Desk is a harmonious blend of elegant form and thoughtful functionality, designed to transform your daily ritual into a moment of serene indulgence. Handcrafted ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table, Silvio Cavatorta
Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table, Silvio Cavatorta

Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table, Silvio Cavatorta

Located in New York, NY

An elegant Italian Mid-Century dressing table by Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957), crafted in the 1950s. The table features an adjustable round mirror on the left side and four drawers w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

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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