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Neoclassical Vanities

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
1960s Swedish Neoclassic Style Vanity In Birch With Walnut Interior
1960s Swedish Neoclassic Style Vanity In Birch With Walnut Interior

1960s Swedish Neoclassic Style Vanity In Birch With Walnut Interior

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

1960s dressing table with mirror, executed in a refined neoclassical style. The piece features beautifully figured book-matched birch veneer to the exterior, contrasted by a walnut-v...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Vanities

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Mirror, Birch, Walnut

French 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Table
French 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Table

French 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A distinct and stately Neoclassical gentleman’s dressing table from France, perhaps inspired by the influential English aesthete Beau Brummell whose high standards for personal appea...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vanities

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Marble, Brass

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table
Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table with large single drawer with ample storage. Measures 33" in width, 23" in depth. 28" in height.

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vanities

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Mahogany, Leather

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles. Shown in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Vanities

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Wood

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk
Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk

Located in New York, NY

Custom Beveled Starphire Mirror Vanity Desk Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, glass finishes, and hardware...

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2010s North American Neoclassical Vanities

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Mirror, Wood

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Italian Neo-Classic style oak parquetry desk with a starburst patterned oak parquetry top to bottom. It has a central drawer flanked by two further additions. It rests on tapered ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Vanities

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Wood

American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830
American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830

American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Neoclassic dressing stand / wash stand with projecting demilune top, framed on three sides with a splash. The top rests on a conforming apron f...

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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Vanities

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Brass

Set of One Vanity Desk, One Chair, Two Nightstands and One Wardrobe
Set of One Vanity Desk, One Chair, Two Nightstands and One Wardrobe

Set of One Vanity Desk, One Chair, Two Nightstands and One Wardrobe

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Set of one vanity desk, one chair, two nightstands and one wardrobe in gilt bronze, marble, porcelain and wood. France, late 19th century. Dimensions of the vanity desk: 203 cm he...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vanities

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Marble, Bronze

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Located in Arosio, IT

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Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Revival, dressing table / vanity. Made of walnut featuring a trifold mirror and four drawers. Dimensions: 67.5" h x 18.5" d x 51" w, surface 30"

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1960s Small Elegant Fully Restored Rosewood Vanity Table in Excellent Condition
1960s Small Elegant Fully Restored Rosewood Vanity Table in Excellent Condition

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By Niels Clausen

Located in Knebel, DK

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1930s Art Deco Vanity, Mahogany and Burr Mahogany Veneer, France
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Located in Girona, Girona

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Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
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Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

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Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Up Závody

Located in Zohor, SK

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Aldo Tura Italian Brown Parchment Veneer Desk
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H 30 in W 72.5 in D 36 in

Aldo Tura Italian Brown Parchment Veneer Desk

By Aldo Tura

Located in Queens, NY

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A Regency Style Carved Mahogany Beau Brummel Gentlemans Vanity Desk
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A Regency Style Carved Mahogany Beau Brummel Gentlemans Vanity Desk

Located in Lambertville, NJ

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Located in Astoria, NY

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Located in Burbank, CA

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Antique mahogany mirrored vanity with brass hardware by widdicomb
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French Late Neoclassical Pinewood Tall Desk or Vanity, ca. 1840
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Located in Atlanta, GA

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French Neoclassic Walnut Hinged Top & Brass Handled Vanity Table, ca. 1825
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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Vintage Neoclassical Mirrored Vanity Table / Desk by Nancy Corzine
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very fine Neoclassical mirrored vanity table / desk by Nancy Corzine. Completely mirrored on all sides with elegant tapered legs.

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Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid bedside Cabinets
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Neoclassical vanities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vanities made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, 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 Karges Furniture, and Modenese Gastone. 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 $783 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $3,133.