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Mid-Century Modern Vanities

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Ate Van Apeldoorn Style Pine Vanity Bench with Flip Up Top & Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dutch, solid pine vanity bench with flip up mirror top and lower storage shelf. A versatile and space effective piece that effortlessly combines style and function into ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Mirror, Pine

1960s Fully restored Danish Rosewood Dressing - Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish rosewood vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, and 2 spacious drawers with room for what you need at the vanity table. The table ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Brass

Breathtaking Diamantina Vanity
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Brass

Vintage Danish Rosewood Vanity by AG Spejl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning petite Danish rosewood vanity packs a big appearance into a compact package. Two sculpted wooden "wishbone" legs frame a pair of stunning rosewood grain drawers...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Glass, Rosewood, Hardwood, Wood, Mirror

Mid-Century Dressing Table from Ølholm Møbelfabri, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A small teak dressing table produced in the Danish factory Ølholm Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. It consists of two drawers and an opening cabinet. There is an adjustable mirror above. Th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Glass, Teak

Dressing Table by Raymond Loewy, Model "DF2000", Edited by Doubinsky Frères
Located in Brussels , BE
Dressing table by Raymond Loewy, model "DF2000", edited by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Dressing Table by A. Vodder for Ølholm Møbelfabri, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A small teak dressing table designed by Arne Vodder for Ølholm Møbelfabrik. The dressing table has three drawers. There is an adjustable mirror in the frame above the dressing table....
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Glass, Mirror, Teak

Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Wood

Teak Vanity Desk Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well designed teak wood vanity dresser with a top drawer that has a pull out and flip up mirror. The front of the piece folds down revealing storage slots to the left and thre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy. Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama designed Antella as a truly multi-functional piece of furniture...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Plywood, Lacquer

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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Formica, Fruitwood

Mid-Century French Vanity
Located in Austin, TX
Vanity, French, made of rosewood and ebonized mahogany. The table features vinyl sides and the original mirror. The mirror itself is 27.25” in height and 32” in length. The height to...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Rosewood

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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Vanity Table with Mirror by Peerage
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare vintage brass vanity table with mirror by Peerage. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. It is beauti...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair & Mirror
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century high gloss taupe Lacquer Lane single drawer vanity desk with chair and mirror. Beautiful condition inside and out. Circa 1970 - Sing...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Mirror

Cerused Oak Trip-Tic Adjustable Mirror Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused oak trip-tic adjustable mirror Mid-Century Modern dressing table vanity mint!
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Console with Smoked Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian faux bamboo gilt metal console table or vanity with smoked glass. Measures: Total height: 32in Height to the middle low shelve: 25.78in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund. The Scandinavian writing table features three drawers on the left, an open filing ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

MCM Heywood Wakefield Crescendo Vanity with Mirror and Vanity Stool / Poof
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Crescendo Vanity with Mirror and Vanity Stool/Poof Offered is a Mid Century Modern Vanity with Mirror a...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch, Velvet, Mirror

Coco Chanel coffee-table
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Coco Chanel coffee table, France, gold-plated, 1970s. It has a faceted glass top. H: 54cm. W: 45cm.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Iron

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Tambour Door Vanity
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century tambour door vanity This vanity measures: 49.75 wide x 20 deep x 58.5 inches high, with a chair clearance...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Cabinet in Chestnut with Mirror
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Dressing Chest, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak dressing chest in the Danish style - circa 1960s Standing on slightly tapered legs The piece has a sleek modern look, with its handless drawers The mirror is rem...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

Small Danish Modern Vanity in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: Inquire for measurements Condition: In good original condition with vintage wear. Pr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Bath Cabinet Makers, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, Bath Cabinet Makers There are six drawers in total - each having a recessed, solid teak, round handle
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors covering two glass shelves for storing make-up and oth...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Vanity + Matching Flip-Over Stool / Table in Danish Rosewood
Located in Kensington, MD
Versatile piece of furniture that can serve as a desk as well as a vanity. Flush ring-pull is an elegant and functional detail. Nice sized mirror on lift-up top. Two levels of storage inside. Cushioned bench...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

Eichholtz Chrome Glass Topped Trestle Three Drawer Luggage Style Desk / Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Eichholtz mirrored chrome trestle desk with a smoked glass top and two large drawers designed in the...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian vanity desk with mirror from the 50s. Three drawers with a brass key. Nice colored glass top. Measurements: H: 139 cm ; D: 103 cm ;...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Vanity Mirror, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tilting and swiveling vanity mirror, brass profile and mirrored glass. 1950s. Comes with hardware to attach to the vanity or desk. See pictures.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian rattan desk or vanity table, (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer and stylish piece of the era. There are two horizontal surfaces ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Rattan

French Midcentury Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
This beautiful dressing table was made in France in the 1960s. The top is decorated with a bevelled edge and stars around the sides of the table top. The lid in the middle lifts to...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Beech

Midcentury Teak Dressing Table from White & Newton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid century dressing table. - Made in the UK by White and Newton - Featuring four drawers and mirror. .
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Jay Spectre Vintage American Modern Cerused Oak Dressing / Vanity Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Modern cerused oak veneer dressing / vanity table in two parts: one demilune wood piece with central shelf, and a cylindrical cabinet piece with four drawers mounted...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set
Located in Forney, TX
An outstanding and unique Danish modern mirrored console set by Pedersen and Hansen, circa 1960s, Denmark. Exquisitely finished in luxuriously r...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Copper

50's Dressing table with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite chest of dressing table was expertly crafted in the 1950s by the esteemed Brazilian manufacturer, Móveis Cimo. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and ex...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

1960s Modern Vanity Set Dressing Table with Mirror
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern vanity dressing table spacious cabinet with tall mirror. Walnut wood. Measures: 72.5 tall x 33 wide x 13.5 deep. Cabinet is 20.5 tall. Mirror 52 tall x 21 wide x 2.1...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Danish Teak Dressing Table Manufactured by Ag Spejl Kobberbeskyttet, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Introducing the AG Spejl Kobberbeskyttet Mid-Century Modern teak Danish Design Dressing table, a stunning piece that combines timeless eleganc...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Midcentury American Studio Mirror by Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautifully sculpted mirror by Dean Santner. Master Craftsman Dean Santner designs are part of the American Modern Craft movement alongside Wendell Cas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Memphis Style Dressing Table/ Vanity in Lacquered Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Memphis Style Dressing Table/ Vanity in Lacquered wood, 1960s This dressing table is in fair condition. Damages are se...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Dressing Table in Walnut from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Midcentury dressing table from Younger - Manufactured in the UK. - Made from walnut & walnut Veneer. - Featuring 5 drawers - He...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Unique Desk or Dressing Table Made of Solid Brass and Black Glass, 1950s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very decorative, elegant and practical.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk in Light hardwood designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier, is gorgeous! The desk is made of Caviuna hardwood and Formica finishes. It has 6 floating drawers and 2 more in the left side. The top of the desk is very spacious as well as the drawers. It has been refinished and besides the marks of age, the piece is in wonderful condition. The last images showcase the desk in L’Atelier’s product catalogue and spec sheet. This piece belonged to the Hotel...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Formica, Hardwood

Robin Day Interplan Rosewood Dressing Table by Hille, 1950s
Located in Southampton, GB
A rare Interplan dressing table designed by iconic British designer Robin Day for Hille in 1954. It has a mahogany frame, rosewood drawers with brass handles, turned beech legs and a...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

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.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Studio Mid-Century Modern Walnut Swivel Vanity Table Mirror with Stand
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage studio makeup vanity table mirror with stand circa 1960's. This unique pivoting accent mirror is framed in solid walnut wood and is perfect...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

1960’s Mid-Century Small Petite Dressing Table /Vanity by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A very rare petite angular 3 leg dressing table by respected English maker Avalon. A distinctive V shape allows it to stand on just 3 legs. Walnut veneer throughout with brass handle...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

MidCentury Goatskin Italian Console Table, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this console table, a very charismatic design makes the console truly elegant. In true mid-century Italian style. The console table has a very part...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Midcentury Italian Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage modern desk boasts a floating top covered in faux textured leather. A stunning Italian Industrial Design that looks amazing in any setting. The metal frame ha...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century John Stuart Mirrored Vanity Desk with Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Mid-Century Modern painted white mirrored vanity desk and bench by legendary American luxury designer John Stuart. Circa 1950 The sensational John Stuart designed demilune ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage '80s Maple Writing Desk by Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic blonde writing desk from the master craftsmen of North Carolina's Thomasville Furniture Company. Beautiful light wood grain along with chrome legs and accents allow this de...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Walnut Vanity with Mirror
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A midcentury walnut vanity with seven drawers one middle and three to each side well crafted in the manner of the Widdicomb furniture company. Having rounded drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Vanity Cabinet / Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century wooden dressing table / vanity cabinet with two sections of drawers on either side of a knee hole opening. (EDWARD WORMLEY F...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern desk features a unique raised top along the back and sculpted feet. Sleek design with unusual recessed pulls and a wonderful vintage teak finish. This ca...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Petite Console, La Permanente Cantu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic small console in black piano lacquer, with single inset drawer, raised on sculpted legs and stretchers. The side brass supports add an elegant material contrast. Unmarked and designer unknown, this table was retailed by La Permanente Cantu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern vanities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern vanities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vanities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern vanities made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vanities, popular names associated with this style include G Plan Furniture, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Paul McCobb, and Herman Miller. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vanities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $340 and tops out at $36,000 while the average work can sell for $2,802.

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