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Vanities For Sale
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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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

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

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream 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 writing desk...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents 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 Victoria Desk inlaid in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that is minimal, with intricate brass details creating an elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The three rounded drawers make it ergonomic to open a close. Add a mirror and this piece becomes a vanity. Pair it with matching Victoria chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Lucite, Nickel and Stainless Steel Vanity or Dressing Table
Lucite, Nickel and Stainless Steel Vanity or Dressing Table

Lucite, Nickel and Stainless Steel Vanity or Dressing Table

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful vanity table or hall table in Lucite and nickel designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the Metric collection. The table comes with a narrow Lucite top which is 1 1/...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Nickel, Stainless Steel

Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity

Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.

Category

1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sonia Vanity Set in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Sonia Vanity Set in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Sonia Vanity Set in Cream 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 Sonia vanity set...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s
Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s

Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s

By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare Italian "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Poltrona Frau Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in off white leatherette. Modular vanity fully upholstere...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Faux Leather

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...

Category

2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Brass Vanity Table and Chair by Luigi Brusotti, Italy, 1950s
Brass Vanity Table and Chair by Luigi Brusotti, Italy, 1950s

Brass Vanity Table and Chair by Luigi Brusotti, Italy, 1950s

Located in Greding, DE

Elegant kidney-shaped brass vanity table featuring two glass surfaces, partially frosted and adorned with a star-shaped design. The shield-shaped mirror is mounted on a swivel frame,...

Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set Of Le Due Facce Della Luna For Cassina
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set Of Le Due Facce Della Luna For Cassina

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set Of Le Due Facce Della Luna For Cassina

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set Of Le Due Facce Della Luna For Cassina The Le Due Facce della Luna flatware service by Afra and Tobia Scarpa brings to the table a story of Italian manufactu...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Mirrored Vanity with Triptych Mirror
Art Deco Style Mirrored Vanity with Triptych Mirror

Art Deco Style Mirrored Vanity with Triptych Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco style mirrored vanity with triptych mirror. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and colors. Please inquire about estimated production l...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

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

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Vanities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Infinity Contemporary and Customizable Dressing table by Luísa Peixoto
Infinity Contemporary and Customizable Dressing table by Luísa Peixoto

Infinity Contemporary and Customizable Dressing table by Luísa Peixoto

Located in PT

Dressing table in partridge eye in palace color, gold metal feet and lacquer. LELIÈVRE drawers lining. Stool not included. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different si...

Category

2010s Portuguese Vanities

Materials

Metal

French Moderne Style Vanity
French Moderne Style Vanity

French Moderne Style Vanity

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1950s nickel-plated vanity with black glass shelves and mirror. Measurements: Height 64 3/4" Width 39" Depth 15 1/4".

Category

1940s French Vintage Vanities

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist Vanity Table in Lucite & Mirrored Glass
Modernist Vanity Table in Lucite & Mirrored Glass

Modernist Vanity Table in Lucite & Mirrored Glass

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Vanity, originating from the United States, circa 1970. is a unique and elegant example of modernist design. Constructed in Lucite and mirror glass, the piece exemplifies Mid-Century Modernism in its use of minimal, sleek and transparent materials. Elegant curved supports bend to create the top surface of the desk with a mirrored front drawer that opens to reveal a spacious interior for possessions of your choosing. A floating vanity...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

Modern Eglomise Glass Byzantine Gold Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home
Modern Eglomise Glass Byzantine Gold Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home

Modern Eglomise Glass Byzantine Gold Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mystic Byzantine Gold Green 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 brushed brass finish. The hand hammered metal base...

Category

2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Claire Light Gray Wood Vanity Desk
Claire Light Gray Wood Vanity Desk

Claire Light Gray Wood Vanity Desk

By Cafedesart

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted from wood, this lovely vanity desk comes entirely in soft gray hues, making it a perfect understated piece for any contemporary bedroom or living room. A simple gray top is contrasted with a grained wood body and drawers in gray. Metal handles and four feet resting...

Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Metal

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

Casablanca Black Gold Dressing/Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic

By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic

Located in Kolkata, IN

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1970s Modernist Mirrored Vanity Table
1970s Modernist Mirrored Vanity Table

1970s Modernist Mirrored Vanity Table

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Italian dressing table from the 1970s, designed by Carlo Urbinati, known for his modernist furniture design in white glossy plastic material, The soft rounded edges give a futuristi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Custom Mirrored Vanity with Tryptic Mirror
Custom Mirrored Vanity with Tryptic Mirror

Custom Mirrored Vanity with Tryptic Mirror

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom mirrored vanity with tryptic mirror. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and hardware. Inquire with Venfie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood, Glass

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

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.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Marble

1930s Deco vanity table/dressing table
1930s Deco vanity table/dressing table

1930s Deco vanity table/dressing table

Located in London, Lambeth

Compact Deco dressing table chrome metal frame with mirrored surface and vanity mirror Cc 1930 French

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Brass Vanity Table, marked “Modello Depositato”, Italy circa 1950s
Brass Vanity Table, marked “Modello Depositato”, Italy circa 1950s

Brass Vanity Table, marked “Modello Depositato”, Italy circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Resting on a sleek three-legged brass base, this mid-century vanity table features a stylish kidney-shaped tabletop with stars. The mirror is tilt-able, allowing for customizable ang...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Metal Vanity or Desk by BH&A
Custom Made Metal Vanity or Desk by BH&A

Custom Made Metal Vanity or Desk by BH&A

Located in Sheffield, MA

Custom made and designed by us. this versatile modern and traditional styled piece can be used as end table, vanity, desk or dressing table. Table has distressed metal top insert and a drawer. Matching vanity stool available. Can work well in neoclassica, Hollywood Regency, neoclassical revival or modern setting. Size and finish to your specifications. Check with us for quote for other top inserts. Matching custom vanity stool...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Vanities

Materials

Iron

Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home
Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home

Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a sky gray wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in bluegreen and turquoise decorate the drawer fronts in bloss...

Category

2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Fine French Art Deco Illuminated Chrome Table Mirror
Fine French Art Deco Illuminated Chrome Table Mirror

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).

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vanities

Materials

Chrome

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

'Contemporary Vanity' Table by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots

Located in London, GB

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

Category

2010s British Futurist Vanities

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk
Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk

Located in New York, NY

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, glass finishes, and hardware...

Category

2010s North American Neoclassical Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

Handcrafted Artisan Entry / Foyer Table or Tall Vanity with Mirror, 1990s
Handcrafted Artisan Entry / Foyer Table or Tall Vanity with Mirror, 1990s

Handcrafted Artisan Entry / Foyer Table or Tall Vanity with Mirror, 1990s

Located in Miami, FL

Handcrafted artisan made steel entry / foyer table or vanity with adjustable mirror, 1990s. The upper portion comes off as it only sits on top. The lower shelf measures W36" D18" H38"

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Plastic

Barovier & Toso, Threaded Yellow/Gold Murano Glass Wall/Table, Vanity Mirror
Barovier & Toso, Threaded Yellow/Gold Murano Glass Wall/Table, Vanity Mirror

Barovier & Toso, Threaded Yellow/Gold Murano Glass Wall/Table, Vanity Mirror

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice, wall/ vanity/ table mirror, Murano glass twisted /rope pattern with yellow bright cord inside. This mirror was designed with dual purpose, to be hang and also on a table, ...

Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Leather Suitcase, circa 1950s
Midcentury Leather Suitcase, circa 1950s

Midcentury Leather Suitcase, circa 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of leather in Germany. There are no keys Good condition Traces on the surface from use Made of leather and leatherette.

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Leather, Fabric

French Mid-Century Modern Steel and Marble Vanity or Nightstand, 1930
French Mid-Century Modern Steel and Marble Vanity or Nightstand, 1930

French Mid-Century Modern Steel and Marble Vanity or Nightstand, 1930

Located in New York, NY

Chic, yet sober vanity with pure lines combining tubular steel with a beautiful marble top. This can also be used as a nightstand or console.

Category

1930s French Modern Vintage Vanities

Materials

Marble

Custom Serpentine Etched Mirrored “Harlow” Vanity from Nancy Corzine
Custom Serpentine Etched Mirrored “Harlow” Vanity from Nancy Corzine

Custom Serpentine Etched Mirrored “Harlow” Vanity from Nancy Corzine

By 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...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Vanities

Materials

Mirror

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado
Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado

Located in Geneve, CH

Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado Unique Piece Materials: Metal base, guayacan wood, mirror glass Dimensions: 158cm (H) x 160cm (W) x 35cm (D) / 50 x 40cm ottoman Green, i...

Category

2010s Panamanian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown
Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown

Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

This futurist desk is made of original shagreen. It has 1 central drawer with a brass knob. The triangular legs are in metal with an antique brass pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Futurist Vanities

Materials

Metal

Wrought Iron French Vanity Stand or Hall Tree Console Mirror
Wrought Iron French Vanity Stand or Hall Tree Console Mirror

Wrought Iron French Vanity Stand or Hall Tree Console Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

An interesting and elaborate French wrought iron Vanity of type Mirror stand. I believe could be used as a vanity or possibly a Hall tree for a hat rack on top. Not certain of exact ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Unusual and funky little Mid-Century dresser. The body is composed of two circular drum-like compartments, each with doors that slide back to reveal a set of shelves. Joined together...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Plywood

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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