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What is a makeup desk called?

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What is a makeup desk called?
A makeup vanity is a piece of furniture with a small table, a mirror and a few drawers meant for applying makeup. The American collector's term is a lowboy.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique 19th Century Small Vanity Desk, Work Table, Louis XIII style in walnut
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and pretty small 19th century Louis XIII dressing table or dressing table in walnut with
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Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Vanities

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Small Vanity Desk, Work Table, Louis XIII style in walnut

Antique 19th Century Small Vanity Desk, Work Table, Louis XIII style in walnut

$7,855
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vanity Table with Mirror in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vanity table or small desk, cherry, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s This 1950s vanity table is a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Mirror, Cherry

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vanity Table with Mirror in Cherry

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vanity Table with Mirror in Cherry

$11,800
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Console
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
. Clean minimalist lines. Use as a console table, entry way or as a small vanity/desk.
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Console

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Console

$1,045 Sale Price
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Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
figures, ribbons and foliage. Beautiful early 19th century French Empire small desk or vanity fitting
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Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

$4,900
Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Firenze, IT
serve as striking writing table, vanity table, vanity desk, small bureau, ladies desk, entry table
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table

Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table

$24,260
Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent condition commensurate
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970

Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970

$5,353
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