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Period: 1950s

Period: 1930s

American Art Deco Vanity /Dressing Table and bench by Henry STEUL & sons

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic American Art Deco Vanity /Dressing Table and bench by Henry STEUL & sons,, Superior quality and design. unusual oval mirror, brass and bakelite hand pulls.. Wonderful figured...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Brass

American Art Deco Vanity /Dressing Table and bench by Henry STEUL & sons

1950s Italian Marble Topped Dressing-Table

Located in London, GB

Two-tiered 1950s dressing-table in brass with honey coloured marble top. The glamorously ornate brass mirror is secured into the curved marble top. Frosted lower shelf is etched with...

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1950s Italian Vintage Vanities

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Marble, Brass

1950s Italian Marble Topped Dressing-Table

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

By Everest

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s. Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. They feature an ebonized beech frame and four Formica veneered drawers each. These desks both have the same timber but with two slightly different shade...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Formica, Beech

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

Two beautifully restored complimentary chests flanking a hanging vanity case from Harvey Probber's "Cabinet Series" circa 1957. Hazelnut finished maho...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass

1950's French Mid Century Modern Ladies Mirrored Vanity with Marble Kidney Shape

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Rare Form c1950's Mid Century Modern Ladies Vanity. Kidney shape, marble and wood. Beautiful top mirror.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Marble

1950's French Mid Century Modern Ladies Mirrored Vanity with Marble Kidney Shape

1930's Glamorous French Art Deco Period Parchment [Goatskin] Vanity- Tall Mirror

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1930's French Art Deco Parchment Clad w/ Rosewood Ladies Vanity. This is a glamorous piece of furniture. Tall mirrored with 6 drawers. Parisian Estate.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Wood

1930's Glamorous French Art Deco Period Parchment [Goatskin] Vanity- Tall Mirror

20th Century Inlaid Mahogany, Maple and Fruitwood English Dressing Table, 1930s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Small English dressing table from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture carved and inlaid in mahogany, maple and fruitwood of beautiful line and pleasant decor. Dressing tabl...

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1930s English Vintage Vanities

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Wood

20th Century Inlaid Mahogany, Maple and Fruitwood English Dressing Table, 1930s

George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Leather, Glass, Walnut

George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm

1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched Leatherette vanity designed by Jacques Adnet

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1950s French Vintage Vanities

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Leather

1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet

Stunning French Art Deco Vanity/ Dressing Table/ Full View Oval Mirror

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning French Art Deco vanity/ dressing table/ full view oval mirror, beautiful burl and mahogany, Classic Art Deco grapevine stylized details, retains original marble tops, also o...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Stunning French Art Deco Vanity/ Dressing Table/ Full View Oval Mirror

Bean toilet with mirror, brass, with curtain and with glass top '50s

Located in Manzano, IT

Bean toilet with mirror, brass, with curtain and with glass top '50s/'60s Elegant combineuse 7 makeup cabinet from the 50s/60s Measurements: L92 x H120 x D51 - Hpiano 76...

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1950s Italian Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bean toilet with mirror, brass, with curtain and with glass top '50s

20th Century Wood French Dressing Table, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French dressing table from the 1950s. Mahogany veneered furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant decor, complete with small mirror built into the upper support (removable with two s...

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1950s French Vintage Vanities

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Wood

20th Century Wood French Dressing Table, 1950

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

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Art Deco French Mirrored Vanity on Serpentine Legs with a single draw with a scalloped edge.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Mirror, Wood

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

ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DRESSING TABLE + MIRROR PART OF SUITE

Located in GB

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...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Mirror, Walnut

ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DRESSING TABLE + MIRROR PART OF SUITE

Josef Frank Dressing table

By Josef Frank

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

Spectacular free standing vanity designed by Swedish architecture and design icon Josef Frank. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship in varnished teak and mahogany, pull-out foldabl...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Josef Frank Dressing table

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Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

By Colli Torino

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora of exquisite features that elevate it to a true design masterpiece. The panels are adorned with parchment, while the solid maple is expertly carved with intricate designs. The golden frames finished with pure gold leaf add an opulent touch, while the embossed brass lamps...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vanities

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Glass, Mirror, Maple

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

1930s Italian Vanity Table with Mirror in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vanity table, walnut, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1930s Made in Italy, this vanity table is designed according to the Art Deco design principles that were in vogue in the thirties...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Brass

1930s Italian Vanity Table with Mirror in Walnut

1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century vanity designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the United States circa 1950s. This stunning vanity features a beautiful maple frame with three convenient pull-o...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Mirror, Maple

1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield

Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934

Located in Girona, ES

Art Deco vanity unit, solid walnut (legs and mouldings) and maple veneer. The lower unit opens onto two storage spaces surmounted by a triptych of bevelled mirrors hidden by two door...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. La...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Burl, Mirror, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut

Art Deco Dressing Table , Denmark, 1930s

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

Dressing table in the Art Deco style, made in Denmark in the 1930s. It consists of a central module, closed with a roller shutter, in the part there are two drawers, and on the side...

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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Art Deco Dressing Table , Denmark, 1930s

Art Deco Asymmetrical French Vanity With Full Length Mirror & Drawers

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Exquisite Art Deco Vanity in impeccable condition given age with full length mirror and beautiful veneer work. The lines and curves are timeless and the original chrome finish hardwa...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Hardwood

Art Deco Asymmetrical French Vanity With Full Length Mirror & Drawers

Italian Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Dressing Table with Stool

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Superb dressing table for bedroom. Particular shape in perfect Louis XV style. Made of fine cherry with refined small carved decorations. The top is in refined light-toned marble. Th...

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1930s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Vanities

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Mirror, Cherry

Italian Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Dressing Table with Stool

Rare Gilbert Rohde Macassar Ebony Table model #3773

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Gilbert Rohde Dressing Table Manufactured by Herman Miller 1937 Can be used as a Vanity or a desk Beautiful Grain pattern to Maccasar Ebony Original surface to Nickel Plated Metal...

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1930s North American Vintage Vanities

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Macassar

Rare Gilbert Rohde Macassar Ebony Table model #3773

Donald Deskey Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity with Round Mirror for Widdicomb

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Wonderful period streamline Art Deco design vanity dressing table & vanity stool with large round mirror by Donald Deskey (1894-1989) for Widdicomb furniture in maple veneer with alu...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Aluminum

Donald Deskey Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity with Round Mirror for Widdicomb

Midcentury Mirrored Dressing Table in Sycamore and Walnut, France, circa 1950

Located in London, GB

Midcentury mirrored dressing table in sycamore and walnut, France, circa 1950. The vanity table has a large trifold mirror. Two central drawers flanked by a cupboard on either side, ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Midcentury Mirrored Dressing Table in Sycamore and Walnut, France, circa 1950

Italian Venetian style green and golden wood console with mirror, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Venetian style green and golden wood console with mirror, 1950s Wooden console with mirror. The structure is in light green lacquered wood, the glass top is oval and elongat...

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1950s Italian Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Italian Venetian style green and golden wood console with mirror, 1950s

Vintage Vanity Desk attr. to Pietro Chiesa

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Milano, IT

Step into the enchanting allure of a bygone era with our Vintage Vanity Desk attributed to the masterful Pietro Chiesa. An elegant masterpiece, thi...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Vintage Vanity Desk attr. to Pietro Chiesa

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 United Kingdom, circa 1950s. This exquisite vanity is a true masterpiece and features four intricately crafted drawe...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan

French Art Deco Dressing Table c1930

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

FRENCH ART DECO DRESSING TABLE C1930 A French-made Art Deco dressing table from the 1930s, crafted in palisander with an asymmetrical design. It features two drawers on the right sid...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Rosewood

French Art Deco Dressing Table c1930

Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Peabody, MA

A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin Collection, circa late 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Mirror, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s

Italian Louis XV Style Gilded and Inlaid Walnut Bombay Dressing Table

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Superb dressing table for bedroom. Particular convex shape moved line with slender feet in perfect Louis XV style. Made of fine walnut burl with refined small inlaid decorations. The...

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1930s Italian Louis XV Vintage Vanities

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Mirror, Burl, Wood, Walnut

Italian Louis XV Style Gilded and Inlaid Walnut Bombay Dressing Table

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Glass XL Mirror Dressing Table, Italy 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden glass XL mirror dressing table, Italy 1950s. This Italian dressing table has an extraordinary XL swivel mirror made of b...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Glass XL Mirror Dressing Table, Italy 1950s

Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Art Deco, Art Moderne vanity designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1936. The vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface,...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's

Comò con Toilette Anni 50

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Comò con specchio e mensola a giorno in vetro trasparente in legno impiallacciato acero; piano con vetro retro trattato. Molto buone condizioni, restaurato.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Glass, Maple

Comò con Toilette Anni 50

Art Deco dressing table in mahogany burl 1930s

Located in Premariacco, IT

Art Deco style bedroom dressing table made entirely of mahogany burl with ebony profiles, Italian 1930s production of high quality and workmanship. Elegant and refined design, enric...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Art Deco dressing table in mahogany burl 1930s

Rare Alvar Aalto Dressing Table, circa 1930

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Dronten, NL

Almost a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, a dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is extremely hard to find. This particular piece is completely original, wh...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

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Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Dressing Table, circa 1930

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Presented here is a rare and beautiful little vanity desk, designed in the style of Giò Ponti and produced in Italy during the 1940s. Skillfully crafted from solid wood, it is a time...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vanities

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Wood

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style

Breathtaking Diamantina Vanity

By Gio Ponti

Located in Munich, DE

we are very happy and proud to present this outstanding rare and wonderful - possibly unique - piece of furniture. purchase from an italien estate at lake como - full of wonderful pi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Breathtaking Diamantina Vanity

French Art Deco Dressing Table and Stool in Sycamore

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

ART DECO DRESSING TABLE AND STOOL A French Art Deco dressing tale with serpentine shape covered in sycamore parquetry designed and produced in Paris by Jules Leleu, it has five draw...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Sycamore

French Art Deco Dressing Table and Stool in Sycamore

Curved Art Deco Modern Vanity Set By Paul Poiret

By Paul Poiret

Located in North York, ON

This stunning Modern Art Deco Style curved vanity, designed by the iconic French designer Paul Poiret, is an impressive work of art perfect for any bedroom. The vanity features a large round adjustable mirror, allowing you to adjust to your preferred angle. It also features a stylish ottoman with a hidden compartment under the seat, perfect for stashing away items you don’t want to display. The vanity is equipped with plenty of drawers and storage capacity, making it ideal for storing makeup, perfumes...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Metal

Curved Art Deco Modern Vanity Set By Paul Poiret

Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

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Mirror, Teak

Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak

FINE ANTIQUE ART DECO WARING & GILLOW 1932 STAMPED BURR WALNUT DRESSiNG TABLE

By Waring & Gillow

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Walnut Waring & Gillow 1932 stamped dressing table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This piece is very well made and decorative piece, designed and crafted by the geniuses that were Waring & Gillow, the drawer has the original plaque, the burr walnut timber patina is exquisite especially to the top Please note this table doesn't have a mirror as it was being used with a very large wall mounted piece of glass, not the traditional table mounted mirror...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Walnut

FINE ANTIQUE ART DECO WARING & GILLOW 1932 STAMPED BURR WALNUT DRESSiNG TABLE

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Vanity With Flip Up Mirror

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity with flip up mirror By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 42"W x 20"D ...

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1950s American French Provincial Vintage Vanities

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Vanity With Flip Up Mirror

Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity for Widdicomb circa 1930s

By Donald Deskey

Located in Atlanta, GA

Streamlined Art Deco Vanity, designed by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb, American, circa 1930s. This is piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color....

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Metal

Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity for Widdicomb circa 1930s

Art Deco Iron Vanity

Located in Essex, MA

Attributed to Oscar Bach. With oval mirror flanked with a pair of lights. Demilune portoro marble top with tapered legs and cast metal stretcher.

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Iron Vanity

Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle

By Christofle, Luc Lanel

Located in Long Island City, NY

Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle (Gallia collection) - A fine French Art Deco table mirror with a pyramidal base and two poles holding a tilting mirror. Stamped Gallia Bibliog...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Silver Plate

Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle

Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Berlin, DE

Dressing table model 'Positano 1306' Veneered wood, black lacquered metal construction, adjustable mirror Dimension / D. 85.5 cm, T 45 cm, H 117 cm o mirror 38 cm Design / Ico & Luis...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Wood

Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958

Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian hand made vanity and the stool is in original condition from the 1950 s period.Vanity is made for the wall and it is delicate and elegant made...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Formica, Fruitwood

Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s

Ikea Vanity 1950s Sweden

By IKEA

Located in Den Haag, NL

Must love this vanity so typical 1950s .Made by Ikea, Möbler. In the 1950s just a small Furniture seller in Sweden. This Little Vanity comes with Three drawers on top and one larger drawer on the right and on the left a pull down door, one original key . On top holding in a Brass fitting a oval tilting...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Wood

Ikea Vanity 1950s Sweden

French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Drawers Marble & Mirror, c. 1930

Located in Labrit, Landes

Vanity dressing table with central tilt mirror, two little drawers on the table and three large drawers, made in the Art Déco period French Poplar wood tinted, marble and mirror. ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Marble

French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Drawers Marble & Mirror, c. 1930

Unique Italian Vanity Table with Mirror and Carved Elements in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Paolo Buffa, dressing table, oak, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1950s Made in Italy, this vanity table is designed according to the Mid-Century design principles that ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Unique Italian Vanity Table with Mirror and Carved Elements in Oak

Art Deco Book-Matched & Burled, Chrome Pulls & Fluted Back Walnut Vanity / Desk

Located in New York, NY

-This Art Deco Vanity / Desk Originates in the United States Circa 1935 and is a brilliant example of the Art Deco style and fabrication techniques. Made entirely of walnut and finis...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Chrome

Art Deco Book-Matched & Burled, Chrome Pulls & Fluted Back Walnut Vanity / Desk

Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Cabinet in Chestnut with Mirror

By Fratelli Rizzi, Ico Parisi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

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Brass

Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Cabinet in Chestnut with Mirror

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Table with Mirror

Located in Helsinki, FI

Vanity / dressing table in teak and oak. Produced in Sweden.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vanities

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Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Table with Mirror

1950s American lucite dressing-table

Located in London, GB

Hollywood Glamour. Cool, smooth luxury from California. 1950’s clear Lucite mirror and gold dressing-table. The two-sided mirrored top opens up for maximum reflection and the gold st...

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1950s American Vintage Vanities

Materials

Lucite

1950s American lucite dressing-table

Dominique Dressing Table in Macassar Ebony With Mirror

By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique

Located in Stamford, CT

A dressing table / desk designed by Andre Domin and Marcel Genevriere, better known as Dominique. The two drawer dressing table is in Macassar Ebony. The removable silver plated ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

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Silver Plate

Dominique Dressing Table in Macassar Ebony With Mirror

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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