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Large French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with Gilted Edges
Large French Regency Carved Walnut Console Table with Gilted Edges

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 ...

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Early 20th Century French Regency Vanities

Materials

Marble

Onde Table — Natural, Black and Dark Walnut
Onde Table — Natural, Black and Dark Walnut

Onde Table — Natural, Black and Dark Walnut

Located in Singapore, SG

This Onde Desk variation, designed by Studio Kallang, features the studio's signature striking Black/Natural Onde Motif along with a rich, dark-stained teak body. Handcrafted in Ind...

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2010s Indonesian Post-Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Round White Iron Heart Motif Upholstered Vanity Chair
Round White Iron Heart Motif Upholstered Vanity Chair

Round White Iron Heart Motif Upholstered Vanity Chair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small white Italian style iron vanity chair with a round upholstered seat, and a curled heart motif back. A perfect addition to a vanity, this small occasional chair...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vanities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Italian Neo-Classic style oak parquetry desk with a starburst patterned oak parquetry top to bottom. It has a central drawer flanked by two further additions. It rests on tapered ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Vanities

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Console Table Attributed to Ico Parisi - Italy
Mid-Century Modern Console Table Attributed to Ico Parisi - Italy

Mid-Century Modern Console Table Attributed to Ico Parisi - Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in Girona, Girona

Entrance console-vanity, black lacquered solid wood structure, drawer unit in mahogany, back panel covered with the original leatherette, polished brass bars and details, original mirror (oxidation). French polish. Attributed to Ico Parisi. Maker: Waip (stamp) Italy c. 1950 Measurements: Console: W 90 x D 38 x H 90 cm / W 35.43 x D 14.96 x H 35.43 inches Mirror unit...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

LXV Style Dressing Table
LXV Style Dressing Table

LXV Style Dressing Table

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Made in the French LXV style, this dressing table has been hand carved in solid wood, featuring the ornamental shell of the Rococo period. The design integrates a large adjustable mi...

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2010s British Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Wood

Toelette anni '50 '60
Toelette anni '50 '60

Toelette anni '50 '60

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Toelette vintage di manifattura italiana del XX secolo realizzata in legno impiallacciato rovere con sgabellino, mensola e piccola cassettiera, spechio e punto luce anni '70 revision...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

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 ...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Iron

Arts & Crafts Dressing Stand
Arts & Crafts Dressing Stand

Arts & Crafts Dressing Stand

$1,556Sale Price|43% Off

Arts & Crafts Dressing Stand

Located in Cheshire, GB

Dressing stand/shaving stand the mirrored adjustable top above turned back. To the base section fitted with marble top above single short draw and cupbo...

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Early 20th Century British Vanities

Materials

Pine

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

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

Located in Miami, FL

19th French Regency carved walnut console table with drawer & marble top 19th century French Regence style. White cream marble top with front drawer, over hand-carved frieze support...

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Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Vanities

Materials

Marble

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Baltimore, MD

An elegant rare Mid-Century Modern teak secretary desk or vanity with mirror by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Torring, in Denmark. Featuring beautifully grained teak woo...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

Dressing Table Made In Walnut With Glass From 1880s
Dressing Table Made In Walnut With Glass From 1880s

Dressing Table Made In Walnut With Glass From 1880s

Located in Lejre, DK

This dressing table, crafted from walnut with glass accents, is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Dating back to the 1880s, it exudes the charm and elegance of the...

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1880s Danish Other Antique Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

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

1930s Art Deco Vanity, Mahogany and Burr Mahogany Veneer, France
1930s Art Deco Vanity, Mahogany and Burr Mahogany Veneer, France

1930s Art Deco Vanity, Mahogany and Burr Mahogany Veneer, France

Located in Girona, Girona

Art Deco vanity in solid wood with mahogany and burr mahogany veneers, French polish. Original thick mirror with oxidation. France, circa 1930 Mirror...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail
Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail

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 ...

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1850s Swedish Empire Antique Vanities

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Bleached Dressing Table
French Louis XV Style Bleached Dressing Table

French Louis XV Style Bleached Dressing Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) bleached dressing table with 3 drawers.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanities

Materials

Wood

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's
Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's

By Frode Holm

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Illum Bol...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Vanity, Mirrored Console, Dressing Table
Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Vanity, Mirrored Console, Dressing Table

Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Vanity, Mirrored Console, Dressing Table

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1920s a Testolini & Salviati Venetian Baroque vanity or mirrored console or dressing table, in solid carved walnut and walnut veneer. Carving parts with copper leaf applied. Origin...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

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

Elegant 19th Century Nutwood Jewelry Table Inlaid with Wonderful Flower Pattern
Elegant 19th Century Nutwood Jewelry Table Inlaid with Wonderful Flower Pattern

Elegant 19th Century Nutwood Jewelry Table Inlaid with Wonderful Flower Pattern

Located in Lisse, NL

Very elegant, handcrafted table with lid and beveled mirror. If you have an eye for elegant designs then this French, antique nutwood table is a visual treat every time you will loo...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Vanities

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite chrome and brass vanity table mirror.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Louis XV Napoleon III Rosewood Brass Inlay Vanity Nightstand Sewing Table
French Louis XV Napoleon III Rosewood Brass Inlay Vanity Nightstand Sewing Table

French Louis XV Napoleon III Rosewood Brass Inlay Vanity Nightstand Sewing Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Napoleon III Rosewood and Brass Inlay Vanity Nightstand Sewing Table. Item features shapely cabriole legs, beautiful rosewood veneers, dovetailed centra...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Vanities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2 ½”long, large The form of this table is extremel...

Category

1950s British Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

Exclusive Rococo Vidal Grau Dressing Table, C 1970 / Matching Furniture Avail
Exclusive Rococo Vidal Grau Dressing Table, C 1970 / Matching Furniture Avail

Exclusive Rococo Vidal Grau Dressing Table, C 1970 / Matching Furniture Avail

By Vidal Grau

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare circa 1970 rococo Vidal Grau dressing table. Their furniture range was based on a contemporary design using traditional quality...

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1970s Spanish Rococo Vintage Vanities

Materials

Wood

"Flower" contemporary vanity console table , silvered Glass, Decò sculpture legs
"Flower" contemporary vanity console table , silvered Glass, Decò sculpture legs

"Flower" contemporary vanity console table , silvered Glass, Decò sculpture legs

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

This console table is a contemporary piece, made entirely by hand in Tuscany Italy, 100% of Italian origin. The special silver plating treatment, performed over the years by Sabri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Iron

Regency Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Table
Regency Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Table

Regency Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A very fine Continental Regency period mahogany lift-top dressing table with high quality bronze dore legs and mounts. The columns with capitals decorated with palm leaves and papyrus flowers...

Category

Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Pink Onyx & Dusty Rose Mohair Double Tiered Console Corner Table MADE by Moniomi
Pink Onyx & Dusty Rose Mohair Double Tiered Console Corner Table MADE by Moniomi

Pink Onyx & Dusty Rose Mohair Double Tiered Console Corner Table MADE by Moniomi

Located in Miami, FL

This collection aptly gets its name from the multi-tiered design of its tables and ottomans. Each piece is constructed of Mohair fabric sourced from the Netherlands, a precisely cut ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vanities

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Clark Walnut Dressing Table
Clark Walnut Dressing Table

Clark Walnut Dressing Table

Located in Paris, FR

Dressing Table Clark Walnut with walnut wood vennered top with 5 drawers, with easy glide system, with a removable round mirror with mirror glass, diameter 60cm. Mirror frame in po...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Vanities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Teak Dressing Table by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, 1960s
Teak Dressing Table by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, 1960s

Teak Dressing Table by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, 1960s

By Peter Hayward, Uniflex

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century teak dressing table from Uniflex, circa 1960s There's a triptych mirror, the middle tilts, the two sides swivel Featuring four drawers each with a metal handle Heigh...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Donald Deskey Style Palisander Wood and Marble Vanity w/ Full Mirror
Art Deco Donald Deskey Style Palisander Wood and Marble Vanity w/ Full Mirror

Art Deco Donald Deskey Style Palisander Wood and Marble Vanity w/ Full Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art-Deco Donald Deskey style vanity, full-length mirror. The stunning Palisander Rosewood piece has a full-length beveled mirror, with a small cabinet to each side, each with a drawe...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Palisander

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer
Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer

Located in Buggiano, IT

Italian desk, from 1960 in chestnut, honey-colored, with 5 drawers Nice design with wood in the top Height for legs from under the drawer 58 cm. Comes from an old country house in th...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Chestnut

Wooden dressing table with silver rose-shaped applications, mirror and drawer
Wooden dressing table with silver rose-shaped applications, mirror and drawer

Wooden dressing table with silver rose-shaped applications, mirror and drawer

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rosewood dressing table with silver rose-shaped applications, tilting mirror, drawer and four-legged base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: We...

Category

19th Century European Antique Vanities

Materials

Silver

American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830
American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830

American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Neoclassic dressing stand / wash stand with projecting demilune top, framed on three sides with a splash. The top rests on a conforming apron f...

Category

1830s American Neoclassical Antique Vanities

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls
Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls

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...

Category

1910s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

André Sornay Dressing Table with Large Mirror, circa 1930
André Sornay Dressing Table with Large Mirror, circa 1930

André Sornay Dressing Table with Large Mirror, circa 1930

By Andre Sornay

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Exceptional dressing table by André Sornay. Restored “Certificate of Authenticity” from Thierry Roche, French expert for André Sornay.  

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian jewelry table branded Fratelli Bortolozzo Padova
Italian jewelry table branded Fratelli Bortolozzo Padova

Italian jewelry table branded Fratelli Bortolozzo Padova

Located in Milano, IT

Italian Art Deco Jewelry Table by Fratelli Bortolozzo, Padova - 1940s, with Silk-Lined Interior An exquisite example of 1940s Italian Art Deco craftsmanship, this jewelry table was p...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Wood, Satin

Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Vanity by Bremshey 1960s Germany
Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Vanity by Bremshey 1960s Germany

Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Vanity by Bremshey 1960s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage charming white vanity with interior and a mirror designed and made in the 1960s, Germany. It features removable trays for your accessories with a swiveling mirror. The vanity consists of metal feet and a white lacquered plywood drum box...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Plastic

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

By Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...

Category

1860s English Louis XV Antique Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Vanity by S. Salvadori
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Vanity by S. Salvadori

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Vanity by S. Salvadori

By S. Salvadori

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage dressing table set, including a mirror, vanity table, and chair. The set has a gold-gild finish with ornate details, and the chair features a paisley patterned cush...

Category

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Vanities

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity
Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity

Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This exceptional French 19th century Empire mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass mirror and white Carrara marble top. The oval mirror is framed with be...

Category

1940s French Empire Vintage Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

Ada Dressing Table
Ada Dressing Table

Ada Dressing Table

$25,000 / item

Ada Dressing Table

By Medea

Located in New York, NY

Dressing table with marble top and leather details. Metal structure. With mirror and chest of drawers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Cabinet or Vanity in Chestnut
Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Cabinet or Vanity in Chestnut

Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Cabinet or Vanity in Chestnut

By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Rizzi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Intimiano, cabinet or vanity, a desk from the same series referenced under cat. no, '1950.56', chestnut, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950 ...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Lovely Art Deco Faux Tortoise Shell Vanity Table and Stool Brass Mid-Century
Lovely Art Deco Faux Tortoise Shell Vanity Table and Stool Brass Mid-Century

Lovely Art Deco Faux Tortoise Shell Vanity Table and Stool Brass Mid-Century

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning Art Deco style vanity table with faux bois tortoise shell finish. The top has a distressed gold finish covered with an inset piece of custom glass. Behind the brass mesh d...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Shape modern toilet in Canaletto Walnut with leather top
Shape modern toilet in Canaletto Walnut with leather top

Shape modern toilet in Canaletto Walnut with leather top

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Toilet from the Shape line, characterized by its curved lines and enhanced by the leather top, presented in Canaletto Walnut F105. Equipped with an opening mirror, two side drawers a...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

21st Century Leather Door Stop Handcrafed in Italy
21st Century Leather Door Stop Handcrafed in Italy

21st Century Leather Door Stop Handcrafed in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Keep your doors open. Hand-crafted in leather it includes a matching handle which blends into the design, while making it easy to pick up and move between rooms. A soft door stop ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather

Art Nouveau Dressing or Vanity Table with a Mirror, done in solid walnut
Art Nouveau Dressing or Vanity Table with a Mirror, done in solid walnut

Art Nouveau Dressing or Vanity Table with a Mirror, done in solid walnut

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare Art Nouveau Dressing or Vanity Table with a mirror, done in style of Louis Majorelle. It features beautiful lines characteristic for Art Nou...

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Teak Mid Century Modern VANITY / DESK, 1960's
Teak Mid Century Modern VANITY / DESK, 1960's

Teak Mid Century Modern VANITY / DESK, 1960's

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Teak Mid Century Modern Vanity / Desk, c. 1960’s. This unique piece offers a nice low height, making it a great option for a vanity or desk (or both!). The five dovetailed drawers of...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Teak

Antique dressing table, circa 1890, France.
Antique dressing table, circa 1890, France.

Antique dressing table, circa 1890, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique dressing table from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition. Origin: France Wood: walnut Dimensions: height...

Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Vanities

Materials

Stone

Bausman and Company Mirrored Vanity Armoire
Bausman and Company Mirrored Vanity Armoire

Bausman and Company Mirrored Vanity Armoire

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Bausman and Company mirrored vanity armoire Armoire measures: 48 wide x 20 deep x 68 inches high This piece is in great vintage condition - b...

Category

2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid Century British Design Rosewood Vanity Dresser
Mid Century British Design Rosewood Vanity Dresser

Mid Century British Design Rosewood Vanity Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-century vanity dresser was produced in England during the 1960s. A classy vintage bedroom storage piece with two large drawers and beautifully shaped mirror. With a sleek de...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

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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