Dutch Vanities

Early 19th century French Empire mahogany dressing table, the oval mirror frame with swans heads terminals,To the well figured top over a large freeze drawer. All raised up on scroll...

Mahogany dressing table the original bevelled mirror plate in a moulded sheild shaped frame between shaped supports with a short drawer below. To the l...

St033 Fine quality English Victorian dressing table in mahogany, having arched mirror with replacement glass, in carved supports with Greek key decoration terminating in small jewell...

Quality Victorian antique carved mahogany dressing table having an attractive shaped upper section, tilting mirror with elegantly scrolled carved supports. It has three small attract...

Sn5386 An elegant French dressing table in mahogany having shaped triple mirror with original bevelled edge glass (minor imperfections) decorated with a ormolu bows to the top above ...

Sn5316 Very attractive Victorian dressing table in satinbirch with bevelled edge mirror in carved supports terminating in small drawers above ...

A very nice Napoleon III side table inlaid with marquetry 1860-1870. Standing on curved and blackened legs with connecting platform. The beautiful instrumental inlaid top and flora...

A rare and spectacular George III period (1760-1820) Beau Brummell gentleman's dressing table. There is no mistaking this remarkably distinctive table's complex design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention, add interest, and become a conversational talking point wherever you place it. Metamorphic like, the multipurpose piece transforming from a library table or console - vanity - work table - writing desk) Refined elegant sophistication at its finest, born in late 18th / early 19th century at the height of the George III Regency period, also known as the golden age of classical English furniture design. Exquisitely hand-crafted of the finest mahogany, having a rectangular top with warm, rich, highly figured swirl - flame mahogany, contrasting satinwood string banding and intricate cross-banded inlays, covered with an optional later glass top, above a trio of drawers affixed with beautiful gilt brass lion pull hardware, the center drawer opening to reveal a divided interior fitted with numerous compartments, richly grained mahogany veneered lids, and a lovely Worcester porcelain desk set. Above the drawer a pull-out panel with inset green felt functions as both a writing - work surface extension and brushing slide. Flanking the main drawer, a pair of drawers slide-outward and open to reveal brass hinged large panel mirrors that can also be used to double the work surface, when lifted the mirrors can rotate and additional lidded storage compartments are revealed, including a pin cushion for sewing, horse hair bristle brush, and divided slots coin compartment. Having elegant clean lines, simple apron, highest-quality reinforced drawers to support the additional weight and allow them to fully extend, all rising on tapered square legs, terminating in patinated brass capped feet with casters. Dimensions: (approx) 29.5" High, 44.5" Wide, 25.75" Deep (table form) Provenance: From the Collection of Gloria Monnet Nicholson, Tulsa, Oklahoma Acquisition: Acquired from highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. June 2022 Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction #8085 catalog. Who was Beau Brummell: George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (1778–1840) was an important figure in Regency England and, for many years, the arbiter...

Antique fine quality C1910 mahogany writing desk or dressing table. Stamped W.FOWKES. Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The drawers s...

a very elegant French Mahogany dressing table from the restauration period (early 19th Century). Seating on 4 Shapely feet has a Marble top with a Psyche Mirror. the drawer has ...

A stunning 19th Century mahogany duchess dressing table of gorgeous quality, finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The moulded top ...

A remarkable ladies dressing table made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. of London for his Highness Nawab Sir Sadiq Mohammed Khan Abbasi the V of Bahawalpur. Constructed in mahogany in the form of a kneehole desk with a modesty screen, rising from Chippendale style carved bracket feet, the banks of pedestals fitted with lockable faux drawers to the left, concealing a safe, and drawers to the right, fitted with ormolu chased swan neck handles; the lockable and hinged panelled top rising to reveal an adjustable triptych bevelled dressing mirror, with provisions for a pair of scallop shaded electrical lights, and having an enclosed body, fitted with an array of cut-glass unguent bottles, all with silver tops, Hall marked for 1929/30, enamelled with an Art Deco design, and bearing wonderfully detailed portraits of His Highness in regal dress...