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Technique: Inlay
French 18th century Vanity or Poudreuse with exquisite Marquetry Decor
Located in Belmont, MA
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...
Category
1760s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Yew
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's Desk) with an enamel dial clock and...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French Louis XV marquetry dressing table or so-called Coiffeuse
18th century Louis XV vanity dressing table or coiffeuse...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting vanity table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Elegant 19th Century Nutwood Jewelry Table Inlaid with Wonderful Flower Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Very elegant, handcrafted table with lid and beveled mirror.
If you have an eye for elegant designs then this French, antique nutwood table is a visual treat every time you will loo...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sonia writing desk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting vanity table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
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 Inlay 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 Inlay Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Resin
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Victoria Desk inlaid in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that is minimal, with intricate brass details creating an elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The three rounded drawers make it ergonomic to open a close. Add a mirror and this piece becomes a vanity. Pair it with matching Victoria chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Woman in Paris Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Woman in Paris Vanity Table by Matteo Cibic is a stunning dressing table with two drawers and three mirrors, two of which can be moved to desire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Inlay Vanities
Materials
Resin
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 Inlay Vanities
Materials
Metal
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Inspired by the original Rhapsody lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Woman in Paris Vanity Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Woman in Paris Vanity Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic is an opulent vanity table with brass inlay. It has two drawers and three mirrors, two of wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Vanity or Poudreuse, Germany 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
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...
Category
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Dressing table in White Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This dressing table has 4 drawers and it is made of white rock crystal marquetry with brass trims.
The 4 feet are in brass.
2 drawers on the right side, 1 drawer in the center and 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Inlay Vanities
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Brass
French Early 19th Century Vanity
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Vanity is made of mahogany with a white marble top. It has some bronze pineapple on each side of the mirror.
dimension from the floor to the marble top 30.8''H
dimension from th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Marble
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 Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
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...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Marquetry Mirrored and Galleried Bonheur Du Jour Ladies' Bureau Vanity
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Tiered Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry, Mirrored and Galleried Bonheur Du Jour Ladies' Bureau, Vanity or dressing table with brass mounts.
Measures 25" in width, 17...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
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 Inlay Vanities
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Marquetry Dressing Table with Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style marquetry dressing table from the 19th century, with floral motifs and cabriole legs. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite marquetry table f...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table & Stool - 2 Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table & Stool - 2 Piece
This antique Biedermeier vanity table has one drawer and an oval swing mirror with a silk upholstered back. The mi...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century Napoleon III Marquerty Vanity Side Table, France, circa 1860
Located in Cagliari, IT
From the reign of Napoleon III, a parcel-ebonized vanity table decorated with marquetry inlays, t ebonized legs, with brass fittings. Opens to reveal d...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Wood
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century.
Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century Inlaid Mahogany, Maple and Fruitwood English Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small English dressing table from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture carved and inlaid in mahogany, maple and fruitwood of beautiful line and pleasant decor. Dressing tabl...
Category
1930s English Vintage Inlay Vanities
Materials
Wood
Antique French Flame Mahogany & Satinwood Marquetry Dressing Table Set, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI stye dressing set offers four elements; shaped foliate carved and pierced mahogany wall mirror, dressing table with satinwood marquetry decoration, matchi...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Inlay Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
Napoleon III Side Table, France, 1860-1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Napoleon III side table, France, 1860-1870.
This unusual Napoleon III side table has an exquisite kingwood veneer and marquetry. Parts of the outside are ebonized and the top has a c...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Kingwood
Lovely Antique English 19th C. inlaid flame mahogany Dressing Table or Vanity
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A Lovely Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Flame or Crotch Mahogany Ladies Dressing Table or Vanity with attached (and removable) original oval framed mirror. This piece is made from...
Category
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu, circa 1950s
By Jules Leleu
Located in London, GB
A Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu circa 1950s
A beautifully proportioned piece of furniture forming a vanity and desk combined. The middle lifts to reveal a a compart...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Inlay Vanities
Materials
Wood
Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space.
Handcr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Inlay Vanities
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
English Satinwood & Ebony Inlaid Compartmentalized Ladies Dressing Table, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
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...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Crystal
French Antique Marquetry Dressing Table with Mirror and Gilt-Metal Mounts
Located in London, GB
French antique marquetry dressing table with mirror and gilt-metal mounts
French, circa 1920
Measures: Height 75cm, width 56cm, depth 46cm
Featuring gilt metal mounts, a hinged top opening with a mirror and a single drawer, this charming piece is an ornate, very fine, delightful diminutive piece, made in France in the early 20th century. A pleasing vintage item of furniture, it is most notable for the large, intricate marquetry design to the upper surface - a superb demonstration of this decorative technique - and the gilt-metal mounts, which are unusually ornate and engraved throughout.
The table surface is decorated with a large marquetry design centred on a large, bright, sunburst pattern, with a series of four intricate, geometric, fractal designs in each quadrant. A charming piece, with a blend of both understated and humble qualities, yet in touches beautifully ornate, this delightful dressing table will make a beautiful interior addition for those with a love of French antique furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inlay Vanities
Materials
Metal
1940s Two-Drawer Continental Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Dressing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1940s French Two-Drawer Continental Marquetry Mahogany kidney dressing table in great vintage condition. Features amazing symmetrical ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Inlay Vanities
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Louis XV Tulipwood and Amaranth Table De Toilette, circa 1760
Located in Spencertown, NY
A ladies dressing table with adjustable mirror, compartments on either sides and writing slide in center.
Category
1760s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Tulipwood
Round Shape Marquetry Top Pedestal Center Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Round shape neoclassical style marquetry top pedestal center table with base worked design details. The table is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. The table s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Inlay Vanities
Materials
Gold
Louis XVl Style Mahogany and Marquetry Bonheur du Jour
Located in Montreal, QC
A writing table with a fitted superstructure, this beautifully crafted and elegant piece has all the positive attributes. The upper section is enclosed by a pair of doors each with o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Parquetry Sewing Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Louis XV style tulipwood parquetry sewing table
Ladies small sewing table with a lift-up lid. The interior has the original velvet inset. Beneath is a tray containing compartments for sewing accessories...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Tulipwood
French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly octagonal) oak legs with elegant feet, in...
Category
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Inlay Vanities
Materials
Maple, Oak
Antique French Inlaid Napoleon III Side Table / Vanity 19th Century Marquetry
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A very nice Napoleon III side table inlaid with marquetry 1860-1870. Standing on curved and blackened legs with connecting platform.
The beautiful instrumental inlaid top and flora...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Copper
A large Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry table vitrine by Linke
Located in London, GB
A large Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry table vitrine by Linke
French, Late 19th Century
Height 76cm, width 108cm, depth 67cm
In the Louis XV...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Pietra Dura Vanity Stand, Attr. Tahan, Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century gilt-bronze and pietra dura vanity stand, attributed to Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) - Maison Tahan, Paris. The ornate slender bronze body fitted with a rectangular vanity mirror surmounted with a beaded trim and blue-celeste Cloisonné enamel corners centering a ribbon bow supported by two reeded columns, each issuing a scrolled foliate candle arm, over a flip-top gilt-bronze compartment lined with a burgundy silk and fitted with 'pietra dura' marble inlay plaques...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Fine Louis XV Style Dressing Table by Maison Giroux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry inlaid dressing table by Maison Giroux.
The underside of the drawer with a stencil mark and paper label for 'Alphonse Giroux &...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Rosewood Veneered Parquetry Design Dressing Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant Louis XV rosewood veneered parquetry design dressing table (coiffeuse) with folding looking-glass, compartments and drawers, France, mid-18th century.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Rosewood
Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eloquent marquetry and faithful interpretation of the Louis XVI taste characterize this beautiful 19th century dressing table by Paul Sorma...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Poudreuse or Vanity
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted floral marquetry poudreuse vanity or dressing table
A 19th century Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry poudreuse or dressi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Classicism Dressing Table, Poudruese, Ladies Vanites Table, German, circa 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
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...
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Fruitwood
1920s Art Nouveau Venice Console, Vanity by Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Vanity Art Nouveau, Eclecticism Venetian dressing table, console, in excellent conditions, polished to wax. In blond walnut, carved walnu...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Inlay Vanities
Materials
Crystal
French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood and mahogany marquetry gilt bronze-mounted petit-bureau de dame (secretary). The bombe´ structure surmounted by a pair o...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze
19th century Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Late Georgian inlay satinwood and mahogany "Beau Brummel" or gentleman's dressing table, an unusual piece is of typical form, with a two-part hinged top o...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Louis XV Style Dressing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Louis XV style dressing table.
Kidney shaped parquetry top, supporting an oval bronze bevelled m...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inlay Vanities
Materials
Bronze
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