Modern Vanities
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Rose Selavy Marquetry Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy marquetry vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: Vanity desk • W 93.5 x D 62 x H 138.6 cm
Stool • W 57 x D 46 x H 64 cm
Desktop in colour-paint...
Category
2010s French Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Dressing Table/Desk Fully Customizable In Matte and Glossy Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The High-Gloss Electric Blue Lacquer Dressing Table is a statement piece that combines modern sophistication with functional elegance. Featuri...
Category
2010s European Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio desk features a ribbed drawer and stylish legs. The brass, or powder coated metal, details and stunning design will bring elegance and sophistication to any space of your home.
Accessories and details: 1 velvet, or faux leather, lined drawer...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Vanity by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, 1924
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow vanity, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924.
Painted pine, marble, silk.
The Interbellum, the period between the t...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Vanities
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
ST713 - Vanity Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A vanity table fully covered in saddle leather, featuring a sleek metal base. The table has an elegant, contemporary design with smooth saddle leather upholstery that gives it a luxu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Casablanca Black White Dressing/Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Casablanca is a magnificent vanity table handcrafted with resin inlay. It has three tall arch-shaped mirrors with gold trimmings and abundant drawers and shelves.
India's handicra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Resin
Handcrafted Modernist Oak Vanity
Located in London, GB
Modernist oak vanity table with two drawers - designed and completely handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Skilfully handcr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vanities
Materials
Oak
Modern Eglomise Lily Pond Glass Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Mystic Lily Pond 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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Steel
St. Charles Vanity by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As Shown:
Bleached ash veneer with solid ash, marble, inset cork and mirror.
Poplar drawer with turned brass drawer pull.
Fabric lined drawer upon request at an additional fee.
P...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Steel, Brass
21st Century Kelly Decorative Hexagonal Box in Leather Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The refinement of resin meets the softness of italian leather.
An elegant lid with a mother of pearl look beautifully complete the hexagonal bases fully covered inside and outside...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Resin
Casablanca Black Gold Dressing/Vanity Table by 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
21st Century Astrea Square Box with Walnut Wood & Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Astrea boxes: Square or rectangular?
A walnut wood structure and sleek contemporary lines to turn vintage references into modern elegance. A family of four...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Custom Modern White Console Table
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white console table by Carrocel. Satin white lacquer finish with sleek modern styling. Perfect for entrance and hallways.
Price i...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Eileen writing desk shown in walnut with palissandro stone inset (COM).
All of our pieces are made to order with custom sizes available upon request. Additional options includ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble
Rose Selavy Marquetry Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy marquetry vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: Vanity desk • W 93.5 x D 62 x H 138.6 cm
Stool • W 57 x D 46 x H 64 cm
Desktop in colour-paint...
Category
2010s French Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom modern flip-top mirrored vanity desk with glass shelves. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
Classic Modern Mirrored Desk
Located in New York, NY
Custom classic modern mirrored desk with silver trim legs. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
Bausman and Company Mirrored Vanity Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Bausman and Company mirrored vanity armoire
Armoire measures: 48 wide x 20 deep x 68 inches high
This piece is in great vintage condition - b...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Raphaël Décorateur Beka Modeled Lacquer & Bronze Desk & Vanity, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vanity by Raphael. A concealed mirror, and an abundance of drawers make this piece a convenient item. Original gilt bronze hardware and lacque...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Delorean Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk Modern 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This beautiful vanity desk is distinguished by the ash wood structure and the marble top that create a refined and linear design. The drawer has a soft locking system and the round f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble
Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Vanity desk • W94 x D59 x H139.5 cm
Stool • W57 x D43 x H64 cm
Desktop in painted ...
Category
2010s French Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Pearl Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Grace dressing table, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm
Materials: Lacquered wood, brass
Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Vanity, Bamboo and Glass, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Vanity, Bamboo and Glass, Italy
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Dalia Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and immaculately crafted by expert Italian artisans, the Dalia desk features two drawers and stylish curved legs.
A piece that will enrich any decor with sophisticate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm
Materials: Laquered wood, brass
Available in different colors: Pink & Royal red, mint and Royal green, light bl...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral Toilette in Pama
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Toilette characterized by the soft curvilinear shapes. Structure in Pama and top in dark Sycomoro frisé. Drawers opening with push and pull mechanism and slow closing.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
D613 Dragonfly Vanity Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Vanity table with mirror. 2 nabuk leather drawers 1 top secret door and metal base.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Rimac Stones N°1 by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Rimac stones N°1 by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 70 D 47 x H 17 cm
Materials: River Stones
Rimac Stones explores our hydrographic landscape and its interaction with the ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Vanities
Materials
Stone
Edo Vanity, Console with Top in Marble and Metal Legs
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
A light console of minimal design, available in two different sizes (here it's proposed in the version 120 centimeters lenght). The top is composed of a lower part in lacquered and c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Strings Gold and Black Metal Vanity Table with Mirror by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Strings gold and black metal vanity table with mirror by Nika Zupanc, is a vanity table with a surprising form - its circular metal drawers with a large mirror look stunning with the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Toilette with Metal Details Modern, 7027
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Toilette with two drawers and opening mirror. Characterized by squared metal golden handles and inside the opening top a beautiful upholstered jewelry holder to store your most preci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
1990 Rectangular Handcrafted Tubular Brass Consolle
Located in Milano, IT
Modern and attractive design of this rectangular handcrafted brass console, a splendid and elegant piece for your home, has very few small scratches.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Style Boudoir In Walnut & Lacquer with 1 Drawer & 1 Box
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This boudoir desk is a compact and functional piece, designed with simplicity and practicality in mind. Its structure consists of a single drawer, an open storage compartment, and a ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Bi petineuse
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and sophisticated, BI is a luxury and dreamy petineuse. The gravity of the structure is contrasted by the lightness of the mirrors that lead into an enchanted dimension. Pouf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design.
If you are looking to add glamour to your entrance, our bespoke Beautiful Geometry console is a must-add p...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Vanities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut, Oak
Bell Console in Cast Bronze and Shagreen by Elan Atelier (Preorder)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bell Console in Cast Bronze and Shagreen by Elan Atelier
The bell console is an elegant form inspired by the art of Jean-Michel Frank. Cast in bronze using the lost wax method with ...
Category
2010s European Modern Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Barovier & Toso, Threaded Yellow/Gold Murano Glass Wall/Table, Vanity Mirror
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 Vintage Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass
Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: Vanity desk • W 94 x D 59 x H 139.5 cm
Stool • W 57 x D 43 x H 64 cm
Des...
Category
2010s French Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
21st Century Leather Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Welcome inside Pinetti smoking accessories collection with Vento ashtray. A stainless steel round revolving ashtray with the properly right spaces ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Oak Fly Vanity, Designed by Giuliano & Gabriele Cappellettii, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Multi functional double door storage unit made from plywood. Base in "iron dust" charc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Oak
21st Century Trinidad Dressing Table by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Trinidad Dressing table with mirror with structure in multi-layer wood covered with leather CAT.A Sauvage COL. Black. Inside finishing in microfiber. Metal legs in gold finishing. “J...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm
Materials: Lacquered wood, brass
Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, light...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Institutional tones and rigorous lines for the first desk of ETRO Home Interiors. The protagonist of the office area, Akbar is enriched by the presence of archetypical elements such as the iconic fabric with a paisley design, representative of ETRO leather goods, which upholsters drawers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Toilette with Metal Details Modern, 7377
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
One drawer toilette. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden galvanic metal details is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment . The lacquered wave deco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Violette Vanity / Console Table by KLN Studio in Cherry
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Violette Vanity is part of a collection of bedroom furniture pieces including matching nightstands, bedframe and a headboard. The vanity's simple but elegant design features inse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm
Materials: Lacquered wood, brass
Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, light...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Boberella Table and Mirror by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Boberella table and mirror by Llot Llov
Dimensions: W 50 x L 100 x H 147 cm
Materials: powder coated steel, glacier surface mirror
The make-up table BOBERELLA is part of the fir...
Category
2010s German Modern Vanities
Materials
Steel, Other
Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: Vanity desk • W 94 x D 59 x H 139.5 cm
Stool • W 57 x D 43 x H 64 cm
Des...
Category
2010s French Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Hydrolytic N°2 by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Hydrolytic N°2 by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 120 D 60 x H 17 cm
Materials: Andes marble.
The cultures that inhabited our territory developed the cult of water, creating a society and urban spaces articulated with this fundamental element, a hydro-social territory. Thanks to natural water sources such as snow-capped mountains, lagoons, springs, rivers and rain, it was possible to carry out agricultural practices, which was one of the fundamental activities of the society of ancient Peru...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble
LITHEA/Teodora dressing table by Elena Salmistraro Natural stone white
Located in Patti, IT
Teodora
Toletta
Dimensions: 118 x 51 x 155 H cm
Materials:
• Solid wood structure opaque black lacquered, solid wood turned and opaque white lacquered and iron sheet varnished with an opaque black powder
• Top in Bianco Fenice stone honed finish.
• Mirror stainless steel mirrors with Bianco Fenice stone decoration with grafts in precious stones (Lapislazzuli, pink quartz) and copper sheet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Galileo Toilette
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Elegant toilette with structure in dark Sycomoro frisé and Pama woods. Drawers opening with push and pull mechanism and slow closing.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Rimac Stones N°3 by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Rimac stones N°3 by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 70 D 47 x H 17 cm.
Materials: river stones.
Rimac Stones explores our hydrographic landscape and its interaction with th...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Vanities
Materials
Stone
Console 'Tekno', Iron Structure and Travertine Marble Top
Located in Milan, IT
"TEKNO console"
The console has a bordeaux-colored iron structure with simple and elegant lines.
Its rectangular shape and its depth of 24cm, make it i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Iron
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Toilette with Metal Details Modern, 7557
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Toilette with upstaged drawers. Created to stand out and be the most luxurious collection ever. With its iconic shape almost like a diamond, enriched by the use of "Lati" exotic wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
"Crateri", wheeled open mouth bowl, reflex and matte black, Gatti 1928 Faenza
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore indigo opaco.
I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceram...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Ceramic
Modern vanities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Scarlet Splendour, Pinetti, Ercole Home, and Carpanese Home Italia. 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 $294 and tops out at $63,939 while the average work can sell for $7,177.