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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Returnable Items Only
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora of exquisite features that elevate it to a true design masterpiece. The panels are adorned with parchment, while the solid maple is expertly carved with intricate designs. The golden frames finished with pure gold leaf add an opulent touch, while the embossed brass lamps...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Maple
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
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Presented here is a rare and beautiful little vanity desk, designed in the style of Giò Ponti and produced in Italy during the 1940s. Skillfully crafted from solid wood, it is a time...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
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
Wall Mounted Vanity Console by Nanda Vigo
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall Mounted Vanity Console by Nanda Vigo in a beautiful contrapposition of burgundy red laquered wood and nero marquina custom marble top. The beautifu...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian modern Silvi white make-up dressing table by Studio Kastilia 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Make-up dressing table mod. Silvi, produced by Studio Kastilia during 1980s. Structure on wheels with cylindrical plastic part, with round top that can be modified into a mirror, loc...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Modernist American Walnut Vanity Table
Located in London, GB
Modernist American black walnut vanity table designed and produced in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Large Handcrafted English Oak Vanity Table
Located in London, GB
A new large freestanding incarnation of our modernist handcrafted English oak vanity table. Designed and handmade in England using skilled traditional furniture making techniques. Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vanities
Materials
Oak
Modernist Vanity Table in Lucite & Mirrored Glass
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist Vanity, originating from the United States, circa 1970. is a unique and elegant example of modernist design. Constructed in Lucite and mirror glass, the piece exemplifies Mid-Century Modernism in its use of minimal, sleek and transparent materials. Elegant curved supports bend to create the top surface of the desk with a mirrored front drawer that opens to reveal a spacious interior for possessions of your choosing. A floating vanity...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
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
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
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
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Vanity or Console Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary mahogany vanity dressing table, console table, or entry table
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Measures: 32"W x 18"D x 32.25"H.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Jewel Case, Mirror. Lacquered Oak, Brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary beauty desk, it can be used as make-up table, thanks to its light wall mirror, or as jewel case. It has simple lines and sophistic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted English Oak Vanity Table
Located in London, GB
A larger incarnation of our modernist handcrafted English oak vanity console table. Designed and handmade in England using skilled traditional furniture making techniques. Completely...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vanities
Materials
Oak
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
Handcrafted English Oak Vanity Table
Located in London, GB
Modernist vanity table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from fully quarter-sawn English oak. Hand dovetailed joints to the main oak box and inner drawer parts. Can also be used as a console entry table etc.
Fixes to the wall via screw holes hidden away...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vanities
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modernist Vanity Table, Handcrafted English Oak
Located in London, GB
Modernist vanity table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from fully quarter-sawn English oak. Hand dovetailed joi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vanities
Materials
Oak
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 Leather Wrapped Dressing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather wrapped dressing table with an embossed leather-wrapped table top with three drawers on a modern gilded frame meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
Globo Console
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A glossy, white lacquer cabinet cradled by a sinuous brass framework and capped with blue solid acrylic cabochons. Small footprint but big impact, our Globo console...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
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
Console 'Tekno', Iron Structure and Cement 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 ideal to be inserted in any livi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Iron
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
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
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
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
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary Beauty Desk, it can be a Makeup Table, a Writing Table, and even a mirror. Vivian mirror is a mirror with a jewelry shelf. An eleg...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Contemporary beauty desk, makeup table, jewel case, mirror. Lacquered oak, brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian can be a contemporary beauty desk, a makeup table, a jewel case and a mirror. It is made of scratch-resistant lacquered wood, oak or canaletto walnu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
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 ideal to be inserted in any livi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble, Iron
Modern Eglomise Glass Pink Dust Vanity with Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The églomisé pink dust vanity by Ercole Home has a 5-drawer, with silver leaf wood finish. Hand painted églomisé glass panels are inset on the su...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
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
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
Modern Eglomise Glass Byzantine Gold Vanity and Forged Metal Legs by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic Byzantine Gold Green 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 brushed brass finish.
The hand hammered metal base...
Category
2010s American 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 White Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Modern Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a painted white wood finish on oak.
Handcut glass mosaics in white and silver decorate the drawer fronts in blossom...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
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, Oak, Walnut
Figueroa Stool, Grainy I & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa stool.
The exquisite st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Modern Églomisé Glass Fume Silver Dust Vanity Desk by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mystic fume silver vanity by Ercole Home has a 5-drawer, with Earl gray wood finish on oak. Hand painted églomisé glass panels are inset on the surface.
There are five aluminum pulls and the hand-hammered metal base...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a sky gray wood finish on oak.
Handcut glass mosaics in bluegreen and turquoise decorate the drawer fronts in bloss...
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Modern Turquoise Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a sky gray wood finish on oak.
Hand cut glass mosaics in Bluegreen and Turquoise decorate the drawer fronts in blos...
Category
2010s American 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
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
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
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
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
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
Modern Contemporary Handmade Clear Lucite Console, Hallway Table, Vanity
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Contemporary handmade clear Lucite console, hallway table, vanity.
Thick Lucite panels make this Console sturdy and durable.
Category
2010s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Lucite
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.
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