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Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Parcel Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style vanity or writing desk
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Beautiful satinwood, with painted and gold gilt details, and original brass hardware.
...
Category
1930s American Louis XV Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 43 in D 22 in
1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili
By Ico Parisi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Fine 1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù ( labelled) in solid maple and top in teak veneer with geometric pattern
About Ico & Luisa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Maple
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27
Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Burl, Mirror, Walnut
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Dilly Dally Mid Century Vanity Dressing Table by Luigi Massoni Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Rome, IT
Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily di Luigi Massoni per Poltrona Frau, 1968 ca. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 70 x 65 x 60 cm) and the...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Faux Leather
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut dressing table, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s.
It is of superb quality with a very stylish and practical design. The b...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Petite Danish Modern Teak Mirrored Vanity by Arne Vodder
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Danish modern, teak vanity, dressing table by Arne Vodder for Ølholm Møebelfabrik features compass legs, black glass top and tilt adjustable mirror. Under the desk there is o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Teak
Midcentury Bevelled Table Mirror in Silvered Metal Frame for Make Up and Jewelry
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good looking and practical table mirror.
From a local silver and jewelry dealer who is retiring we acquired this wonderful and highly practical table mirror. Thousands of peop...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Used Vanities
Materials
Metal
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H 15.7 in W 11 in D 4.7 in
Massive Solid Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawers Dresser w/ Swivel Mirror
By Hale and Kilburn Company, Gustav Stickley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive Solid Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawers Dresser w/ Swivel Mirror
Category
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
By Christopher Guy
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Vanities
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Glass XL Mirror Dressing Table, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden glass XL mirror dressing table, Italy 1950s.
This Italian dressing table has an extraordinary XL swivel mirror made of brass and silver-plated cr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 35.44 in D 14.18 in
80s Italian Wood Aluminium Glass Vanity Mirror Dressing Table Mirror
By Serge Matta 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
Angel Mirror / Dressing Table, design Matta & Varaschin for Maletti Presence, 80's
Italian Design
Amazing Angel mirror,dressing table , designed by Matta & Varaschin for Maletti Pr...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Aluminum
Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany dressing table, having a shield shaped mirror with a shaped support on either side, above two short drawers. The dressing table has a fu...
Category
Early 20th Century Used Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s
By Bowmans
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s
Circular hinged mirror,
Walnut top with sunken centre,
Two bowfront drawers in centre with :
pair cupboards with single shelf interior
w...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Used Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Paolo Buffa Chestnut vanity table with drawers and mirror by Valzania Italy 1938
By Paolo Buffa, Valzania
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Chestnut wood vanity table with drawers and mirror, Valzania manufacture from the 1938, design by Paolo Buffa for Casa A. in Cunardo (Va), Italy.
With its clean and elegant lines, t...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Chestnut
H 52.96 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Sheraton Folding Vanity Mirror Dressing Table
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Georgian inlaid mahogany Sheraton folding vanity dressing table, circa 1780.
The dressing table folds out with a pair of hinged 'wings', when closed it makes a...
Category
1780s English George III Used Vanities
Materials
Bronze
H 33.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leather, mirrored glass, fiberglass, brass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1968
Outstanding Italian dressing table designed by Lui...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Steel
FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL
By Thonet
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 19th century Victorian Thonet bentwood dressing table and height adjustable stool
Please note...
Category
1880s European Victorian Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Bentwood
H 59.06 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Outstanding Mid Century Italian Dressing Table By Paola Buffa *Free WW Delivery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Portlaoise, IE
One of the highlights of the Acquired collection this outstanding dressing table by world renowned Italian designer Paola Buffa is one of the finest examples available anywhere in th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
Free Shipping
H 30.71 in W 50.4 in D 21.86 in
19th century French Empire dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 19th century French Empire mahogany dressing table, the oval mirror frame with swans heads terminals,To the well figured top over a large freeze drawer. All raised up on scroll...
Category
Early 19th Century French Used Vanities
Materials
Wood
Vittorio Dassi La Permanente Cantù Beauty Toilette Mid-Century Design 1950’s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Taranto, IT
Anni 50 - meravigliosa console con specchiera prod. La permanente Cantù, probabilmente disegnada da Vittorio Dassi.
Struttura interamente in Acero (legno pregiato dell’epoca) , dett...
Category
1950s Italian Used Vanities
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 68.9 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dressing Chest or Dressing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0303 Unusual Art Deco dressing table of narrow proportions, having tilting centre mirror flanked by two swinging side mirrors, all three are original with some imperfections, above ...
Category
20th Century Used Vanities
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
H 54.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Victorian Satin Walnut Duchess Dressing Table, Vanity, Scotland 1870, H1161
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian Satin Walnut Duchess Dressing Table, Vanity, Scotland 1870, H1161
Solid Walnut and veneer
Original finish
With framed original mirror
Carved mirror supports with adjustabl...
Category
1870s Scottish Victorian Used Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Parcel Painted Vanity and Chair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style vanity or writing desk with matching chair
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Beautiful satinwood, with painted and gold gilt details, and origin...
Category
1930s American Louis XV Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century catalan spanish hand carved walnut console table with three drawers.
Very good quality carved Spanish console table, circa 1800-1900. Beautifully carved in walnut w...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Used Vanities
Materials
Walnut
19th century burr walnut Victorian dressing table vanity
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality early Victorian burr walnut pedestal dressing table .
This fine quality dressing table is superb ,The cabinet has used the finest materials of the time ,it has a very go...
Category
1840s English Victorian Used Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror having Flanking Scr...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Empire Used Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
White Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Brussels, BE
White Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968
scratches and wear from previous use are visible in the leather. Video on request.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Leather, Glass
Yngve Ekström, Teak Desk or Vanity Unit, 1950s, Mobelfabrikken Toften, Denmark
By Mobelfabrikken Toften, Yngve Ekström
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Yngve Ekström (1913-1988), Small Desk or Vanity Unit, in teak with black painted wooden V-shaped legs, manufactured by Mobelfabrikken Toften, Denmark, circa 1953
The rectangular top...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Teak
H 27.96 in W 32.09 in D 17.52 in
French Midcentury All Mirrored Dressing Table Vanity Unit Three Panel Mirror
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with three-sided mirror and little two-doors cabinet circa 1960
Adornated floral motif, very stylish
Height of the marble-top: 30.71 in. (78 cm)
Good vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 64.57 in W 37.01 in D 16.93 in
Vintage vanity table by Maugrion, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage vanity table by Maugrion made from bamboo and rattan with a mirror and large drawer.
Comes with stool
High quality and elegant vintage furniture piece which will add a touc...
Category
1970s European Bohemian Used Vanities
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Charles X Empire Mahogany Dressing Table, France, Circa 1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
Dressing stands such as this were found in the boudoir or bedroom of French ladies of fashion in the early 19th Century. This Empire dressing table has a white marble top and ormolu ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Used Vanities
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Anglo Indian Wicker and Rattan Peacock Vanity
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual vintage Anglo Indian vanity handcrafted in a stylized peacock form with wicker sides and back having a woven rattan top, drawers fronts, and cabinet doors.
Kneehol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Vanities
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand
Now featuring this 19th Century metal wash stand in yellow. The table top opens to reveal a mirror and small wash-basin. This discreet space...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Country Used Vanities
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Provincial Walnut Dressing Table W/ Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Provincial Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity With protective Glass Top
Measures 49.25" in width, 19.5" in depth and 30.75" in height.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Used Vanities
Materials
Walnut
H 30.75 in W 19.5 in D 49.25 in
American Art Deco Vanity /Dressing Table and bench by Henry STEUL & sons
By Steuler
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic American Art Deco Vanity /Dressing Table and bench by Henry STEUL & sons,, Superior quality and design. unusual oval mirror, brass and bakelite hand pulls.. Wonderful figured...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
William IV Mahogany Dressing Table or Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5547 Fine quality and very attractive William IV figured mahogany dressing table / writing table, having shaped and carved upstand to the back edge, figured top and two mahogany li...
Category
19th Century English Used Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Edwardian Style Walnut Vanity Dressing Table With Chair
By Medea Milano
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your daily routine into a luxurious experience with our exquisite Italian Edwardian Style Walnut Dressing Table and Matching Chair by the renowned Milanese craftsmen, Medea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Edwardian Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
1950's French Mid Century Modern Ladies Mirrored Vanity with Marble Kidney Shape
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Form c1950's Mid Century Modern Ladies Vanity. Kidney shape, marble and wood. Beautiful top mirror.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Marble
H 51 in W 18 in D 36 in
Walnut & Teak Dressing Table from Crown Furniture, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality walnut and teak dressing table by Crown Furniture - very similar in style and quality to Alfred Cox pieces
Featuring three drawers
Height to the top of the mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Teak, Walnut
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 Used Vanities
Materials
Wood
H 35.83 in W 29.14 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Vintage Dressing Table in Walnut from Heals, 1960s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality walnut dressing table from Helas, circa 1950s
Featuring seven drawers
Height to the top of the mirror 136cm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Walnut
A Fine French Art Deco Mirrored and Mahogany Vanity
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco engraved mirrored vanity with a mahogany base and
one drawer.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror
1930's Glamorous French Art Deco Period Parchment [Goatskin] Vanity- Tall Mirror
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's French Art Deco Parchment Clad w/ Rosewood Ladies Vanity. This is a glamorous piece of furniture. Tall mirrored with 6 drawers. Parisian Estate.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Vanities
Materials
Wood
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H 64.5 in W 14.5 in D 47.5 in
Midcentury Teak Dressing Table & Stool from White & Newton, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid century dressing table & stool
- Made in the UK by White and Newton
- Featuring six drawers and mirror
.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Teak
Wall mounted oak dressing table, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful Midcentury modern wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, during the 1960s. Made in oak with great details in the joinery, scul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 11.82 in
Toeletta vintage con specchio
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania scandinava con specchio tondo. Questo capolavoro di design presenta un aspetto fresco e luminoso, grazie alla sua finitura bianca che si fonde perfettamente con il calore d...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Wood
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Vanity With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity with flip up mirror
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 40.63"W x 20...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 40.63 in D 20.63 in
Louis XV Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Mirror, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Get ready to start your day or night out at this stunning, oak dressing table. Crafted in the late-19th century, it has so much to brag about. Its full length mirror and hinged, tri-...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Used Vanities
Materials
Marble
Dressing Table No.23 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in London, GB
A bentwood stone top dressing table by Viennese furniture makers Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1910.
Featuring a rare and beautiful stone table top and shelf as well as a striped wood ...
Category
Early 20th Century Used Vanities
Materials
Stone
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian Brown Vanity Table with Yellow Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic fully original and in amazing conditions Kastilia vanity table in a gorgeous brown color with yellow velvet chair and mirror. This iconic object was designed in Italy durin...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Glass, Mirror, Plastic
Vanity in Walnut, Glass and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Walnut, Glass and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Walnut, glass and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Swede...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Arne Vodder Vanity Table, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder vanity table in teak. Mirror and drawers.
Made in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak
1940's French Provincial Narrow Ladies Vanity by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Provincial Ladies Vanity/ Dresser by Thomasville. Great storage drawers. 3 drawers with one under the miiror and compartment. Beautiful vanity built with excellent qual...
Category
1940s Used Vanities
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco Mirrored Vanity with Stool
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Art Deco mirrored vanity features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer with original finish, six dovetailed drawers with chrome & bakelite drawer pulls, attach...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Vanities
Materials
Upholstery, Mirror, Walnut
Freestanding Vanity / dressing table in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Vanity in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Dimens...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Antique Victorian Cherry Wood Gentlemen's Shaving Stand
Located in New York, NY
This cherry wood Victorian era gentleman's shaving stand features a front pull out compartment and an angular adjustable square mirror. One available. Please note, this item is locat...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Used Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched Leatherette vanity
designed by Jacques Adnet
Category
1950s French Used Vanities
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Teak Dressing Table by Heals from Loughborough, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak & mahogany dressing table from Loughborough, circa 1960's - these pieces from Loughborough were usually retailed through Heals department store
Complete with a tri...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Vanities
Materials
Teak
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Used Vanities For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used vanities available for sale. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, all used vanities available were constructed with great care. Used vanities have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used vanities made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Used vanities have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Arne Vodder and Carl Malmsten are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Vanities?
Prices for used vanities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used vanities begin at $1 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,245.
Finding the Right Vanities for You
Vintage, new and antique vanity tables have forever felt like personal, intimate sanctuaries of sorts, designed to introduce a level of serenity that feels rare and welcome in our otherwise frenetic days. They’ve been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead.
“Beauty routines, taking the time to protect what you have, a moment to accessorize, a moment to pause and slow down — these are all so important now as an antidote to our fast and hectic lives,” says Oona Bannon, creative director of Pinch Design in Clapham, South London. “Just thinking about a dressing table makes me feel calm.”
When decorative boxes would no longer suffice as repositories for cosmetics, fragrant oils and perfumes, dressing tables originated in France and England during the 17th century. Men who called the latter home used “shaving tables” — a proto-dressing table — for their grooming routines while women found in dressing tables an oasis for applying makeup, particularly as improvements upon vanity tables equipped them with mirrors and lighting. In the United States, as vanity tables became a seamless component of bedroom furniture, furniture makers working in Chippendale, Rococo and other styles were regularly commissioned to produce these popular items.
Vanity tables have evolved over the years, and while there is lots to love about the ornate carving and pronounced curvilinear forms of Victorian vanities, the clean lines that characterize mid-century modern vanities and the decorative flourishes associated with Art Deco vanities, the main elements of this furnishing are the same. All vanities are about as tall as a standard table with room for seating furniture, which tends to be a small bench, a stool or an armless chair. Many also have special organization features for makeup. Without a chair and a mirror, a vanity would resemble a dresser.
Nowadays, vanities are more than a place to do hair and makeup. They’re a platform to display beauty products and store makeup collections. Vanities are standard in bedrooms, particularly if you’re not lucky enough to have a spacious dressing room or walk-in closet for your dressing table. The better the lighting is in your bedroom or wherever you’ve positioned your vanity table — even if you’ve opted for a moody setting versus a bright one — the more you will benefit from having this personal place of respite to prepare for the day ahead.
Find your antique, new or vintage vanity table today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Used Vanities
- What is a vanity tray used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.
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Floating Top Executive Desk
Luigi Massoni Poltrona Frau
Luigi Massoni Poltrona
Marble Top Washstand Antique Furniture
Marble Topped Antique Washstand
Petite Dressing Table
Single Bed 1940s
Sterling Silver Brush And Mirror Set
Usm Haller White
Usm White
Vintage Makeup Vanity Table
Vintage Solid Maple Bed
Wicker Furniture India
Widdicomb Round Table
Antique Indian Carved Mirror
Antique Twin Pedestal Writing Desk
Bulbous Mirror