Antique Vanities

Vanities have been a staple in women’s bedrooms for hundreds of years, and while modern bathroom vanities may have become more common, there’s still something special and luxurious about an antique vanity table. Fireside Antiques has a huge range of antique vanity tables that can bring a new sense of elegance to your bedroom. 
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    French 20th Century Mahogany and Marble Washstand

    French 20th Century Oak and Marble Washstand

    Original price was: $2,400.00.Current price is: $1,800.00.

    42.75"H x 43.38"W x 21.75"D

    Dimensions: 42 ¾” H x 43 ⅜” W x 21 ¾” D

    A vintage 20th century French washstand of white marble top with backsplash over a mahogany-tone (oak) storage cabinet including two drawers. While this piece may have originally been intended as a vanity to wash up at, the beauty and practicality of the marble surface makes it adaptable to other areas of the home like a kitchen or dining room as a dry bar and small buffet. The lightly patinated stone surface rises along the back to form a low backsplash, finished by a narrow shelf above (4 ½” deep) that is supported on beautifully carved brackets to the left and right sides. Light surface scratches are found on the marble due to age and use. The planks of the cabinetry are arranged in a beadboard technique with the doors angled in an eyecatching chevron pattern secured by a magnetic catch. Inside is one shelf, 17 ⅞” deep. Small, turned feet elevate the case from the floor in a classic French touch. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.

  • French 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Table

    French 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Table

    $5,600.00

    43"H x 19.88"W x 15.63"D

    Dimensions: 43” H x 19 ⅞” W x 15 ⅝” D

    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 appearance became legendary. Crafted from rich mahogany, the architectural design of the chest features a gray Turquin marble tray on top, elevated by carved and turned columns decorated with brass applications like inset stars. To the right of the frieze is a shallow drawer located by a tiny brass ring pull. At the back of the lower marble surface is a mirror, framed in mahogany, which can be raised to the top by sliding out the marble tray above and lifting the mirror panel by an attached ring. This curious and ingenious contraption is secured by a push button to release and guide the mirror back down. Three drawers in the lower body form a small chest to keep personal effects or grooming tools. Cleaned and polished with French paste wax to bring out the vanity’s distinctive features and excellent quality, such a sophisticated design could easily be displayed in living rooms as an occasional table or petite bar. Please view the detailed images.

    Dimensions with mirror up: 58 ½” H

  • French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity

    French 19th Century Ebonized & Bone Inlay Vanity

    $2,400.00

    43.25"H x 23.50"W x 15.25"D

    Dimensions: 43 ¼” H x 23 ½” W x 15 ¼” D

    A petite ebonized vanity with bone inlay detail from the 1800s, France. The unadorned vanity top opens on brass hinges to reveal an inset mirror for checking one’s appearance, enclosing a shallow compartment fitted with a removable and sliding tray of three sections, over a drawer that will slide forward only when the top lid is up to double the work surface. Around the apron one finds intricate, geometric bone inlay complemented by an ornate rococo cartouche on the drawer front. Fantastic Louis XVI style legs with turned and fluted designs are met with a coordinating stretcher just above the floor, also inlaid with fine strips of bone to coordinate back to the case. Be sure to take a look at the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique vanity.

  • French Empire Style Mahogany Dressing Table

    French Empire Style Mahogany Dressing Table

    $4,995.00

    62.13"H x 32.50"W x 17.25"D

    Dimensions: 62-⅛”H x 32-½”W x 17-¼”D

    This exceptional French 19th century Empire mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass mirror and charcoal and white marble top. The arched mirror displays some deterioration and is framed in a way that beautifully showcases the wood grain. It is supported by columns that are adorned with the bust and feet of a Greco-Roman style female. The apron houses a single lockable drawer with a decorative urn form escutcheon- one key is included. Within the drawer, 5 pre-sectioned spaces provide wonderful organization. Like the mirror supports, the front legs are embellished with ormolu in the figure of a woman, the quintessence of Empire style. A concave shaped lower shelf balances the whole nicely and is comfortable to sit at. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look.

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    3569WEB

    French 19th Century Empire Dressing Table

    Original price was: $4,595.00.Current price is: $3,200.00.

    58.38"H x 42"W x 23.38"D

    Dimensions : 58-⅜”H x 42”W x 23-⅜”D

    Work Surface: 30-⅝”H

    Clearance: 23”H

    This gorgeous dressing table is the perfect combination of form and function. The whole is made of mahogany and the top is stunning white marble. Complete with its original mercury mirror, you’ll be able to see beautiful foxing. The glass is held by a pivoting oval frame and fixed to flanking obelisks. The single drawer facade features stunning floral ormolu details around the key-hole. One key is included to open the flush drawer and reveals a pre-sectioned interior, making it easier to organize personal items like jewelry or ties. The frieze section is supported by columnar front legs with ormolu capitals and bases, with the whole elevated on bun-feet. Being it was made in the early 1800’s, this dressing table is in excellent antique condition, be sure to view the detailed images.

  • 3470WEB

    French 19th Century Flip Top Vanity

    $2,650.00

    29"H x 23.13"W x 15.88"D

    Dimensions: 29”H x 23-⅛”W x 15-⅞”D

    A 19th century Parisian flip-top vanity with mirror and drawer, it features impressive inlay designs and quality craftsmanship. This circa 1850 table is identified by a brass plate as being made by “Sormani & Fils a Paris, 10 Rue Charlot. Sormani exhibited at the International Exhibitions in Paris and London winning numerous medals. Please view the detailed images to see more. 

  • 2890WEB copy

    French 19th Century Empire-Style Dressing Table

    $3,200.00

    62.38"H x 30.63"W x 20.13"D

    Dimensions: 62-⅜”H x 30-⅝”W x 20-⅛”D

    This exceptional mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass pivoting mirror and white marble top.  The mirror has foxing and is framed with beautiful mahogany trim with brass ormolu details across the top and bottom.  It is supported by mahogany columns that have brass capitals and bases, capped with spherical finials.  The surface of the table is white marble that is in superb antique condition.  A single lockable drawer is housed in the apron and has a matching ormolu escutcheon plate and is flanked by additional brass ormolu mounts.  The frieze section is raised on columnar front legs with ormolu capitals and bases and  pilaster-like columns at the back, all resting on a concave plinth base.  Table Surface: 29-⅞”H

Vanities have been a staple in women’s bedrooms for hundreds of years, and while modern bathroom vanities may have become more common, there’s still something special and luxurious about an antique vanity table. Fireside Antiques has a huge range of antique vanity tables that can bring a new sense of elegance to your bedroom. 

Up to the Middle Ages, chests and boxes were the only types of storage available to most people. However, advances in woodworking meant that carpenters could make more elaborate and useful designs, such as cabinets and shelves.

While most nobles would store their cosmetics in small, decorative boxes, the 17th century led to the rise of dressing tables, which combined a table with shelves and a mirror. These were equally popular with men and women — men used them predominantly while shaving and grooming, while women used them to get ready for important events.

Vanity tables became increasingly ornate and complex as woodworkers competed to gain the attention of rich clients. That’s why many antique vanity tables are packed with decorative features, including gilt mirrors, ivory or gold inlays, curlicues, and even hidden compartments.

However, despite all of these embellishments, the basic components of the vanity remain the same: a chair, a dresser containing storage compartments for cosmetics, and a mirror.

Shop Vintage & Antique Vanities

Fireside Antiques offers antique vanity tables with mirrors in a host of fine woods, including mahogany, cherry, and walnut. You can choose your style ranging from Victorian dressing tables, 18th-century French vanities, or even Art Deco vanities from the early 20th century.

These vanities can add a dash of style and elegance to your bedroom while remaining durable enough to become a treasured family heirloom. Whether looking for clean Gustavian pieces from Sweden or ornate masterworks from France and Italy, our range of antique vanities will inspire your inner interior designer.

Why Use an Antique Vanity?

Dedicated vanity tables have fallen out of fashion, and most of us use bathroom vanities or walk-in closets. However, if you need more than just a space to do your hair and makeup, an antique vanity can be a conversation piece and an excellent platform to display your expensive beauty products. Most vanities have compartments for cosmetics and even jewelry, making them perfect organizing tools if you have many products and no place to store them.

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