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Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vanity Cabinet by Georges Champion (attr)
Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vanity Cabinet by Georges Champion (attr)

Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vanity Cabinet by Georges Champion (attr)

By Georges Champion

Located in Detroit, MI

This exceptional vintage antique French Art Deco vanity cabinet or dressing table by Georges Champion (attr.) is circa 1928. This unique piece is elegantly proportioned with a clean,...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Shaving Stand Vanity Desk Dressing Table
19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Shaving Stand Vanity Desk Dressing Table

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...

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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Organic Shaped Vanity in Charred Walnut Wood with Stone Sink
Organic Shaped Vanity in Charred Walnut Wood with Stone Sink

Organic Shaped Vanity in Charred Walnut Wood with Stone Sink

By Alexander Knysch

Located in Waiblingen, BW

The wooden vanity is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. The cabinet is characterized by its seamless flow, with nearly no ...

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2010s German Organic Modern Vanities

Materials

Stone

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

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

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

Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table
Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table

Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table on fine Slender Sheraton Style Legs - 16.5"w x 12"d x 28"h

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany duchess dressing table
Mahogany duchess dressing table

Mahogany duchess dressing table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany duchess dressing table, the original mirror plate in the moulded frame between carved supports, To the base with a large mahogany top above an arrangement of freeze drawers....

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19th Century British Antique Vanities

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console, Desk or Vanity Table
Early 19th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console, Desk or Vanity Table

Early 19th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console, Desk or Vanity Table

Located in Miami, FL

A 19th century walnut console table with a slab top above a frieze with two drawers with front decorated with and edge in each drawer and a single original iron pull . The table is s...

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Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Vanities

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Bronze Marble Top Washstand Vanity
French Art Deco Bronze Marble Top Washstand Vanity

French Art Deco Bronze Marble Top Washstand Vanity

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylish French Art Deco period washstand or vanity featuring a patinated bronze finish and Carrara marble shelves. Crafted from an iron frame with fitted bronze round sleeves on the ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Iron

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

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

ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR
ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR

ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original hand painted French Country dressing table which is part of a small suite Circa 1890-1910 I hav...

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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid Century Teak Vanity & Stool by Meredew
Mid Century Teak Vanity & Stool by Meredew

Mid Century Teak Vanity & Stool by Meredew

By Meredew

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century vanity and stool by Meredew Furniture. Produced during the 1960s. This vintage vanity has uniquely shaped cabinet legs and beautiful drawer pulls, along with the matching...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Wood

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

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. The melting vanity table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Modern Eglomise Glass Byzantine Gold Vanity with Forged Metal by Ercole Home
Modern Eglomise Glass Byzantine Gold Vanity with Forged Metal by Ercole Home

Modern Eglomise Glass Byzantine Gold Vanity with Forged Metal by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mystic Byzantine gold vanity by Ercole Home has a 5-drawer, with ivory wood finish on oak. Hand painted eglomise glass panels are inset on the surface. There are five aluminum pulls in brushed brass finish. The hand hammered metal base...

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2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

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

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

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

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vanities

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

French Art Nouveau Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood ladies Vanity Manner Galle
French Art Nouveau Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood ladies Vanity Manner Galle

French Art Nouveau Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood ladies Vanity Manner Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Enhance your interior with this stunning French Art Nouveau Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Ladies Vanity, a timeless masterpiece reminiscent of the style popularized by Manner Galle. Th...

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1930s Art Nouveau Vintage Vanities

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

1950´s Restored Danish Mid-Century Teak Vanity Set with Floating Table Top
1950´s Restored Danish Mid-Century Teak Vanity Set with Floating Table Top

1950´s Restored Danish Mid-Century Teak Vanity Set with Floating Table Top

Located in Knebel, DK

1950´s Restored Danish Mid-Century Teak Vanity Set with Floating Table Top Fully Restored Danish wall mounted vanity table with floating table top and large wall mounted mirror and ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Metal

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

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

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 ...

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1920s American Louis XV Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's
Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's

Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This elegant dressing table was designed by Silvio Cavatorta, a renowned Italian designer celebrated for his dedication to traditional craftsmanship over industrial mass production. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Metal

Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R & Y Augousti
Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R & Y Augousti

Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R & Y Augousti

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. The melting vanity table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR
VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR

VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London This elegant dressing table in the Queen Anne style features a stunning hardwood with a rich, warm finish. The serpentine front is complemented by six drawers,...

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20th Century British Vanities

Materials

Hardwood

Scandinavian dressing table with trefoil mirror 50s-60s
Scandinavian dressing table with trefoil mirror 50s-60s

Scandinavian dressing table with trefoil mirror 50s-60s

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian teak dressing table with tapered black legs, two drawers and folding three-lobed mirror with reclining center element. Elegant Scandinavian dressing table from the 1950...

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

Antique dressing table, Western Europe, around 1910.
Antique dressing table, Western Europe, around 1910.

Antique dressing table, Western Europe, around 1910.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique dressing table from the early 20th century made in the Provencal style. The piece of furniture has three drawers under the top, all lo...

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1910s French French Provincial Vintage Vanities

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Modern Walnut Three Drawer Wildflower Mosaic w Resin Vanity Console by Ercole
Modern Walnut Three Drawer Wildflower Mosaic w Resin Vanity Console by Ercole

Modern Walnut Three Drawer Wildflower Mosaic w Resin Vanity Console by Ercole

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Modern Walnut Three Drawer Wildflower Mosaic with Resin Vanity Console by Ercole Home features elegant tapered Walnut Legs, in a Natural Finish. Three drawers with hand-cut glass...

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2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Art Glass, Epoxy Resin, Walnut

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Wicker Hall Foyer Table
Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Wicker Hall Foyer Table

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Wicker Hall Foyer Table

Located in New York, NY

An English bamboo and wicker hall foyer table with draw and shelf, Victorian period, circa late-19th to early-20th century, England. Piece also exhibits some design elements of the Art Deco period as shown in images. Table (hall, foyer, vanity area, etc.,) is oval, wicker/knitted top surface, sides, and lower shelf area, tiger bamboo frame and legs, single storage draw with loop ring pull and lined with a sheet of rose chintz wallpaper...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Vanities

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Rare English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood with Side Opening Drawer
Rare English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood with Side Opening Drawer

Rare English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood with Side Opening Drawer

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare English Adams-style writing desk is a stunning example of neoclassical craftsmanship, dating back to the late 18th century. The desk is made of rich satinwood, known for it...

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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Vanities

Materials

Satinwood

Atelier Ed/20 301 Vanity Table By Studio Mamo
Atelier Ed/20 301 Vanity Table By Studio Mamo

Atelier Ed/20 301 Vanity Table By Studio Mamo

By Zanaboni

Located in Milan, IT

A splendid piece of sophisticated allure, this vanity table will make a classic statement in any bedroom. Exquisitely crafted of smoke-stained ash wood with brushed brass details (fe...

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2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror

Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror

By Beautility

Located in Pasadena, TX

An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...

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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Rimmel Vanity by Daytona
Rimmel Vanity by Daytona

Rimmel Vanity by Daytona

By Daytona

Located in Milan, IT

The contemporary style of this original vanity table provides a stylish surface for perfume, makeup, and jewelry. Two burnished brass tubular legs support an elongated oval Emperador...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Poudreuse Desk in Birchwood and Black Lacquer, Francs 1930s
Art Deco Poudreuse Desk in Birchwood and Black Lacquer, Francs 1930s

Art Deco Poudreuse Desk in Birchwood and Black Lacquer, Francs 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

Step into the golden era of design with this breathtaking 1930s French Art Deco poudreuse, a rare piece that effortlessly merges elegance and utility. Whether used as a vanity, conso...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Lacquer, Birch

Mid Century Teak Dressing Table from White & Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Dressing Table from White & Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Dressing Table from White & Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century teak dressing table from White and Newton, circa 1960's Complete with a mirror There are six drawers in total - The handles are solid teak The piece stands on solid te...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Edwardian Clawfoot Oak Wall Mount Vanity with Mirror
Edwardian Clawfoot Oak Wall Mount Vanity with Mirror

Edwardian Clawfoot Oak Wall Mount Vanity with Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian, Edwardian era wall mount vanity Counter, crafted from quarter-sawn oak, features a large mirror, 2 drawers, and exquisite brass detai...

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Early 1900s American Antique Vanities

Materials

Wood

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

1980s Postmodern Lucite Waterfall Vanity Desk With Chair
1980s Postmodern Lucite Waterfall Vanity Desk With Chair

1980s Postmodern Lucite Waterfall Vanity Desk With Chair

Located in Elkton, MD

Vintage Lucite waterfall desk dating to the 1970s–1980s. The desk features a clean-lined waterfall silhouette constructed from thick, clear acrylic, accented with an inset glass top ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Console with Smoked Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Console with Smoked Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Console with Smoked Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Italian faux bamboo gilt metal console table or vanity with smoked glass. Measures: Total height: 25.6in Height to the glass top: 24.80in Height to the middle glass shelve: 16.14in Height to the low shelves...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Vanity Table with Mirror
Vanity Table with Mirror

Vanity Table with Mirror

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

This stylish vanity table with mirror is the perfect addition to your contemporary style bedroom decor. With its neutral beige coloring and ex...

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2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Metal

Teak Dressing Table or Chest from Wrighton, 1960s
Teak Dressing Table or Chest from Wrighton, 1960s

Teak Dressing Table or Chest from Wrighton, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid-century teak dressing table or chest from Wrighton, circa 1960s, complete with a mirror. The dresser has four solid teak drawers and sturdy, solid teak legs. The mirror is ...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Antique Art Deco Wood Vanity Mirror & Stool by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb 1930s
Antique Art Deco Wood Vanity Mirror & Stool by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb 1930s

Antique Art Deco Wood Vanity Mirror & Stool by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb 1930s

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Detroit, MI

This beautiful vintage antique Art Deco maple wood vanity with full-length mirror and upholstered stool designed by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb was made in the U.S. circa 1935. This ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vanity Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Vanity Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, Mid-20th Century

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-...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

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

Modern Eglomise Lily Pond Glass Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home
Modern Eglomise Lily Pond Glass Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home

Modern Eglomise Lily Pond Glass Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Modern Mystic Lily Pond vanity by Ercole Home has a 9-drawer, with ivory wood finish on oak. Hand painted eglomise glass panels are inset on the surface. There are nine pulls in ...

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2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Steel

1930s Venetian Baroque Console Vanity by Testolini-Salviati Jesurum
1930s Venetian Baroque Console Vanity by Testolini-Salviati Jesurum

1930s Venetian Baroque Console Vanity by Testolini-Salviati Jesurum

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Venetian Baroque mirrored console or vanity, of the period 1930s, by Testolini-Salviati Jesurum. Mirror and other parts in solid wood, in hand-carved walnut with gold leaf finish. Ca...

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1930s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Dressing table with chair in Art Deco style, Poland, mid-20th century.
Dressing table with chair in Art Deco style, Poland, mid-20th century.

Dressing table with chair in Art Deco style, Poland, mid-20th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco dressing table with chair from the 1950s. A dressing table in a geometric form characteristic of the Art Deco style. The furniture has one small drawer, a spacious top idea...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table

Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table

By Christopher Guy

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Silver Leaf

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Vanity Set with Stool in Walnut Burl
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Vanity Set with Stool in Walnut Burl

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Vanity Set with Stool in Walnut Burl

By Gaetano Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, vanity and stool, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional vanity with matching stoo...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage 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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