18th Century Vanities

An exquisite French antique Louis XV period Rococo handpainted dressing table/vanity, circa 1750. A fine and rare Louis XV period dressing table, the dressing table epitomizes the style of the mid 1700s in France, of bombe shaped form with a subtle curved front, rear & sides. The dressing table is lavishly handpainted on all sides, allowing the table to 'float' in the middle of a room and be viewable from all sides. The decoration is of characteristic Rococo style, painted with scrolled panels conatining floral bouquets, the top and interior and drawers are painted with figures in 18th century dress in landscape settings. The top lifts up to reveal a mirror that slides forward for the sitter to view herself, to each side are hinged flaps that fold out to reveal two storage areas. The dressing table front is fitted with two short & one long drawer above a kneehole seating space, the table is raised on cabriole legs. This is a very rare survivor in remarkable antique condition, the original painted decoration is also in very good condition, a fine & rare antique French Louis XV dressing table...

A Rococo poudreuse made in Stockholm, most likely by Christian Linning the Elder, circa 1760s. The piece showcases extremely high-quality craftsmanship with an advanced construction ...

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...

Hand-carved, circa 1720, using chestnut and oak woods, this desk was recently part of Le Grand Monarque hotel in Chartres, France. The desk has been stripped at some point, allowing the beautiful wood grain and round dowel construction to become focal points. The stunning desk has a shaped top with quarter round molding. A 23 ½” W seat opening is topped by a concave front drawer with a bronze drop handle affixed by a pair of rosette mounts. Similar handles can be seen on each of the four main drawers, which are surrounded by thick cavetto molding. These drawers also have a scalloped keyplate and mounts of two putti hunting dragons hidden amongst foliage. Interestingly, the sides are comprised of four rectangular panels, with the two nearest to the straight back side being functional drawers. Known as a bureau caissiers (“cashier’s desk...

18th century French Louis XV marquetry dressing table or so-called Coiffeuse 18th century Louis XV vanity dressing table or coiffeuse...

A Queen Anne walnut and burl walnut lowboy dressing table. The top with figured burl walnut with walnut cross banding above a pair of short drawers over a single long drawer, standin...

Circa 1790 George III period corner washstand, English. Mahogany & mahogany veneers. Upper left gallery crack repair & small stretcher losses restored. Stable crack on top of mid-she...

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...

A ladies dressing table with adjustable mirror, compartments on either sides and writing slide in center.

Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing...

French Régence period carved giltwood table with mirror, Early 18th Century French, c.1720 Height 68cm, width 44cm, depth 33cm The wonderfully executed carved giltwood surface o...

English Satinwood ladies dressing table with flanking inlaid bell flower and foliage hinged lids revealing a compartmentalized interior with ebony string inlay, original adjustable m...

Enhance your bedroom with the sophisticated elegance of this exquisite antique Louis XVI Vanity or Poudreuse from Germany, circa 1780. Crafted from walnut veneer, this exquisite piec...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, Museum quality, Gothic style Antique Burr & Burl Walnut Dressing table with...

“MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL”? This ladies’ antique dressing table is elegant and playful. It decorated ...

An elegant Louis XV rosewood veneered parquetry design dressing table (coiffeuse) with folding looking-glass, compartments and drawers, France, mid-18th century.

18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique . Imposing 18th century Louis XV of the period Lavabo in Hand Car...

Jean-Frederic Ratié (1755-1838) - Parisian cabinetmaker, was admitted to the mastery on July 15, 1783. Sober and elegant, this men's dressing table made of Cuban mahogany will del...

Centerpiece toilet panelled and inlaid in bois de rose and various woods, France, 18th century. Shaped body with three-panel top decorated with musical trophies. The panel in the cen...

This stunning Louis XV period poudreuse (dressing table or vanity table) by "Hache Fils a Genoble” is made of walnut with a contrasting dark trim. In the center a mirror slides forw...

A fine Sheraton period satinwood occasional table rosewood crossbanded and ebony and boxwood strung throughout, having segmented top with central oval panel. The Table, with lift-up ...

Antique classic dressing table made of different fruit trees. Inlaid thread edge. Rectangular panel 5 front drawers, on four-cornered, down-tapering legs. Dressing table, so-called Poudreuse, southern Germany, circa 1790, 5 drawers, hinged at the top, central compartment with adjustable mirror...