Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dressing Table With Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts vanity or dressing table with mirror and sitting chair In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, wit...
Oak, Mirror
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
20th Century Spanish Marquetry Vanity Desk with Drop Leaves
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant Spanish writing desk from the 20th century, crafted in fine wood and richly decorated with geometric marquetry across the top and drawer fronts. The piece features a versati...
Bronze
Large Dressing Table with Triptych Mirror, Louis XVI Style, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and generously proportioned dressing table in the Louis XVI style, distinguished by its refined lines and harmonious proportions. Crafted in wood and enhanced by a beautif...
Wood
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
Elegant Venetian Rococo Revival Vanity Desk with Mirror, Hand Painted Floral Dre
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
This exquisite Venetian Rococo revival vanity desk with mirror showcases refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Finished in a soft ivory tone with delicate pastel accents, the ...
Brass
Late 20th Century French Cream Vanity Table With Mirror and Matching Bench
Located in Elkton, MD
Cream-painted vanity table with matching bench and mirror, featuring sculptural curved legs and a soft, transitional/postmodern silhouette. The set includes a single-drawer dressing ...
Composition
$2,397 / item
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles. Shown in ...
Wood
Custom Serpentine Etched Mirrored “Harlow” Vanity from Nancy Corzine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb serpentine form vanity with etched decoration under the mirrored surfaces. The frieze with two short drawers with etched ribbon garlands with bows and tassels, flanking a cent...
Mirror
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 ...
Wood
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s. This exquisite vanity is a true masterpiece and features four intricately crafted drawers...
Brass
A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful and sculptural piece features an oval swivel mirror flanked by two scrolling supports joining in a single support, above three oval storage compartments with swivel tr...
Oak
$6,750 / item
Italian Bamboo and Mirror Vanity
Located in New York, NY
Chic bamboo vanity crafted in Italy. Quality seen in the photos. The mirror is brass. There is a drawer in the front. Perfect entry table or room/bathroom vanity. In the manner of Ga...
Brass
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
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. Inspired by the original Rhapsody lamp...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Dressing Table with Ormolu Lights, Belle Époque
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming French, Parisienne Louis XVI-style marquetry dressing table from the Belle Époque, with integrated gilt bronze lighting and a refined neoclassical silhouette. Beautifully...
Mirror, Wood
Alfred Cox Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred Cox for Heals, 1950s
By Alfred Cox
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid-century walnut dressing table by Alfred Cox, dating from the 1960s. Standing on elegant tapered legs and beautifully figured walnut veneers. Featuring the original shaped mir...
Walnut
Galileo Lux Leather & Eucalyptus Vanity Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalism and luxury are the contrasting yet harmonious influences characterizing this sophisticated two-drawer vanity desk by G. Carpanelli. The wide rectangular mirror integrated ...
Wood
Mid-Century John Stuart Mirrored Vanity Desk with Bench
By John Stuart
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Mid-Century Modern painted white mirrored vanity desk and bench by legendary American luxury designer John Stuart. Circa 1950 The sensational John Stuart designed demilune ...
Leather, Wood
$19,850Sale Price / item|25% Off
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 ...
Stainless Steel
$1,927Sale Price|50% Off
Beresford & Hicks Tola Wood Four Drawer Kneehole Ebonised Dressing Table
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beresford & Hicks Tola Wood Four Drawer Kneehole Dressing Table. With Ebonised Legs & A Swing Framed Tryptic Mirror For There Berwick Furniture Range Made in Hoxton, Londo...
Brass
$1,921Sale Price|20% Off
LOVELY ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DRESSING TABLE + MIRROR PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's dressing table with tri folding mirrors which is part of a sm...
Mirror, Walnut
1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard
Located in Arosio, IT
A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror (still bearing the original label) and one drawer. Legs are in hardwood and the top i...
Brass
Antique French Victorian Child's Wrought Iron Wash Stand w/ K&G Luneville Basin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Child's Wrought Iron Small Wash Stand w/ Figural Decorated K...
Wrought Iron
Rose Contemporary and Customizable Dressing Table by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Dressing table in Lacquer. Stool included. Bespoke / customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL colors available. (Mate / half gloss / gloss).
Lacquer
Antique Wicker Vanity Desk Set with Chair, Circa 1890, Pink Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique wicker vanity / desk with matching chair. Chair seat cushion has been reupholstered in a pink & white plaid cotton fabric. A...
Wicker
Pair of Vanity and Side Table by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Vanity and Side Table by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940's Additional Information: Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Very rare vanity and side table model Gr...
Elm
1890 English Ironstone Basin and Pitcher on Mirrored Oak Washstand
Located in Germantown, MD
1890 English ironstone basin and pitcher on mirrored oak washstand in very good condition. Mirror seems to have been replaces and is in good condition....
Ironstone, Mirror, Oak
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950
By Quigley Furniture Co., Samuel Marx
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...
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
High-Gloss Electric Blue Lacquer Dressing Table Featuring Matte Red Accents
Located in New York, NY
The High-Gloss Electric Blue Lacquer Dressing Table is a statement piece that combines modern sophistication with functional elegance. Featuring...
Wood, Lacquer
Vanity Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Vanity table crafted from solid walnut, featuring a kidney-shaped top with three drawers and raised on tall, tapering legs. The piece is fitted with a round mirror mounted in a lyre-...
Mirror, Walnut
Birgitta Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten for Bodafors
Located in Genarp, SE
Designed by the celebrated Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and produced by Bodafors, the Birgitta dressing table is a refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and timeless design...
Teak
Vintage Walnut Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A solid mahogany Art Deco dressing table with a stepped top and large circular mirror set on a shaped backplate. Fitted with two banks of four drawers and a central drawer above the ...
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Parquetry Sewing Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Louis XV style tulipwood parquetry sewing table Ladies small sewing table with a lift-up lid. The interior has the original velvet inset. Beneath is a tray containing compartments for sewing accessories...
Tulipwood
Mid-Century Italian Vanity Table Mirror in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century vanity adjustable table mirror with drawer, made in a beautiful combination of bamboo, woven wicker, and brass. This incredibly stylish and unique organic piece...
Brass
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique lacquered chinoiserie dressing table of the highest order. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1920 period. It is of outstanding quality and is a ver...
Mirror, Wood
$1,896Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vanity straight out the British Raj in Art Nouveau fashion. Solidly constructed from teak wood with hand carved scrolling legs and original bevel mirror and brass hardware. Nice pa...
Teak
Handcrafted Modernist Black Walnut Vanity Table by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our Modernist Vanity Table is a bold and refined piece of handcrafted furniture, designed and produced in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Crafted from the fin...
Walnut
Mid Century Louis VIII Vanity, Flip Lid Mirror with Marquetry and Bronze Mounts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous French vanity with a flip lid top which opens to reveal a divided tray atop a drawer. Great craftsmanship in the Marquetry with cross banding. Br...
Bronze
Rare Midcentury Emil Stejnar Illuminated Floral Oval Shape Mirror, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. An exceptional and highly collectible piece by famed Austrian designer Emil Stejnar, this illumi...
Metal
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
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...
Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood
Vintage vanity dresser by Studio Kastilia Silvi with blue seat, Italy, 1970's
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable vanity table in a charming ivory-cream color with its original blue velvet seat. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is...
Fabric, Mirror, Plastic
Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Spanish carved walnut console table with two drawers and green marble top. This early 20th century Spanish Console tabl...
Marble
Alice Contemporary and Customizable Dressing Table 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...
Metal
19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Shaving Stand Vanity Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century American Empire Period flame mahogany two drawer shaving stand with acanthus carved harped shaped supports, original brass knobs, adjustable mirr...
Mirror, Mahogany
Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...
Aluminum
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 ...
Satinwood
Antique Karl Johan Dressing Table/Vanity & Mirror in Mahogany w/ Rococo Carvings
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Karl Johan dressing table or vanity in fine West Indies mahogany with elaborate floral and foliate rococo carvings along the mirror frame and center pedestal base. Offer...
Mahogany
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 ...
Bronze, Silver Plate
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 ...
Teak
ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DRESSiNG ROOM CONSOLE TABLE FULL LENGTH MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Antique Circa 1900-1920 French Louis XVI style full length trifold dr...
Mirror, Wood
$13,940 / item
Butter Canaletto Vanity Desk With Mirror
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines softened by delicately curved edges mark this precious vanity desk. Fashioned of solid Canaletto walnut that strikes with its singular, unpredictable grain, it is equippe...
Glass, Wood
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,...
Maple
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Oak Dressing Table by H. Berlage, Netherlands, 1925
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Oak dressing table. Amsterdam School style 1925. Marble wood details. Ebony wood handles. Handmade. I also have the two nightstands. Very ...
Oak
A postmodern matching console vanity and mirror, circa 1980
Located in View Park, CA
A striking and very unique matching set including a Demi-lune console and eye-shaped mirror with colorful postmodern motif, circa 1980. Each piece is lacquered wood, and the mirror i...
Wood, Lacquer
$13,517 / item
Woman in Paris Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Woman in Paris Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic is a stunning dressing table with two drawers and three mirrors, two of which can be moved to desire...
Resin
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...
Mirror, Wood
$2,140Sale Price / set|20% Off
ART DECO HEALS LONDON LiMED OAK DRESSING TABLE & STOOL PART OF A LARGE SUITE
By Heal's
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco Circa 1920's Limed Oak, Heals of London Dressing table & Stool which is part of a s...
Mirror, Oak
Fine French Art Deco Illuminated Chrome Table Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s partially adjustable vanity/table mirror in chrome. Signed (not identified).
Chrome
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's Desk) with an enamel dial clock and...
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian 1920s Art Deco Vanity Cabinet Console with Mirror in Walnut, Glass Tops
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant modern Italian 1920s Art Deco vanity cabinet console with beveled mirror in walnut and veneer walnut, with two cabinets glass tops,...
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
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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