Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
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...
Ormolu
Antique French Inlaid Napoleon III Side Table / Vanity 19th Century Marquetry
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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...
Copper
Antique French Poudreuse Vanity Table with Gold Bronze Detail, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This dressing table has a mirror inside and is nicely decorated.
Bronze
Napoleon III Side Table, France, 1860-1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Napoleon III side table, France, 1860-1870. This unusual Napoleon III side table has an exquisite kingwood veneer and marquetry. Parts of the outside are ebonized and the top has a c...
Kingwood
Antique French Marquetry Jewelry Table with Mirror, Carved Pedestal Base
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Antique French marquetry jewelry table with mirror, Napoleon III vanity table, circa 1860 define this elegant and highly decorative piece. The exterior features beautifully veneered ...
Mirror, Wood
$4,524
H 74.81 in W 66.74 in D 14.18 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DRESSiNG ROOM CONSOLE TABLE FULL LENGTH MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Antique Circa 1900-1920 French Louis XVI style full length trifold dr...
Mirror, Wood
$1,863
H 70.87 in W 51.58 in D 17.72 in
Psyche Full Length Mirror Dressing Table Vanity Cabinet, French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central mirror and little drawer circa 1950 Oak and coral-colored beveled mirror. Three drawers on the right side and a cabinet on the left side. The mirr...
Mirror, Oak
$895
H 28.25 in W 33 in D 18.75 in
Late 19th Century Victorian English Small Writing Desk With Leather Inset
Located in High Point, NC
A handsome antique writing desk that carries the quiet romance of a well-lived life. Crafted in richly toned, dark wood—likely walnut or walnut-veneered hardwood—it features gracefu...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
$6,500
H 54.5 in W 35 in D 18 in
Antique French Louis XV Vanity Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts/Porcelain Cameos
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional French vanity table with gilt bronze mounts and inlaid porcelain plates in the Sevres style having a ground of celeste blue. Painted w...
Walnut
19th Century French Marquetry Side Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Elegant French side table dating to the late 19th century, crafted in richly grained wood with fine marquetry inlay throughout. The gently shaped top is centered by a detailed geomet...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Walnut, Ebony, Pearwood
Napoleon III Period Vanity Table or French Travailleuse
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty Napoleon III period three-tier 'travailleuse', or work table, fitted out for use as an elegant vanity unit. The top tray opens with a hinged lid to reveal a mirrored ba...
Brass
French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV style vanity or "poudreuse" dates back to the mid 19th century and comes from France. The woman's dressing table has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern. The m...
Walnut
$4,116
H 47.25 in W 34.45 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Vanity/Dressing Table with Round Mirror, France, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
A rare and beautifully preserved example of French Art Deco cabinetmaking, this vanity dressing table dates to circa 1930's and speaks the period's design language with complete conf...
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, fabricated in France in the 19th Century. It has a lift up lid. On the front there are two drawers. The desk has traces of use, see the pictures. We work w...
Wood
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 59 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror having Flanking Scroll Form ...
Mahogany
$9,000
H 29.14 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
French 18th century Vanity or Poudreuse with exquisite Marquetry Decor
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite unique Louis XV vanity, or poudreuse, dates to the 1760s and originates from France. The dressing table features breathtaking marquetry décor, elegant brass fittings, and intricate detailing with floral motifs and musical instruments—a true masterpiece of 18th-century craftsmanship. The center section includes a flip-up mirror, flanked by two compartments with lift-top doors, originally designed for storing cosmetics and personal items. Below, the piece offers two drawers and a pullout writing surface. This Louis XV poudreuse...
Kingwood, Mahogany, Yew
$6,538
H 61.42 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Dressing Table with Ormolu Lights, Belle Époque
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming French, Parisienne Louis XVI-style marquetry dressing table from the Belle Époque, with integrated gilt bronze lighting and a refined neoclassical silhouette. Beautifully...
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Danish Secretaire Desk Vanity by AG Spejl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rather special (late 1950s / early 1960s) Danish teak secretaire by AG Spejl Kobberbeskyttet with the added feature of a pull-out mirror transforming the bureau into a vanity uni...
Mirror, Teak
Writing Table, Lady's and Worker's Desk, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Writing table,lady's and worker's desk, Napoleon III period, blackened pearwood, brass inlay, 19th century. Measures: H: 72 cm, W: 64 cm, D: 42 cm.
Brass
Napoleon III Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant small table vanity in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III made up of four brass leaves set in mother of pearl crosses. Marquetry on all sides. ...
Brass, Bronze
1960s Toilette
Located in Milano, IT
Buffet with open shelves made in glass, vinyl covered wood and polyester finishing, fabric, back-treated glass on the top, glass on the base, ...
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
Dressing Table, France Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XV style dressing table, France second half of 19th century, kingwood and rosewood marquetry on oak, in very good refinished condit...
Kingwood, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Precious Lacquered Vanity Table Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant, delicate and rare make up vanity and jewel table Napoleon III with mirror. Entirely land lacquered and golden hand-painted in made in hand-carved pear fruitwood. Bamboo deco...
Silk, Fruitwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 22.84 in
Travailleuse Vanity Table in Boulle Marquetry Louis 15th Style, France, 1865
Located in Paris, FR
Boulle Marquetry style Napoleon III Travailleuse vanity table. Louis 15th style, in Burgau in all facades and mother of pearl and brass inlays. Gilt polish...
Brass, Bronze
Antique English Rosewood Vanity Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Very scarce 19th century English rosewood vanity table with superb mother-of-pearl inlay. The top opens to reveal a fitted interior. The whole on a matching pedestal base. Good co...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique French Napoleon III Period Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Napoleon III Period Vanity features hand-carved swans that support the mirror and a rouge marble inset to protect the surface, and is supported by elaborately turned l...
Mahogany
19th Century French Regence Carrara Marble-Top Commode - Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Regence Carrara marble-top commode washstand was handcrafted during the transition between the Louis Philippe and Napoleon III periods, and represents the epitome...
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