Art Deco Vanities
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
French Art Deco Dressing Table or Vanity, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco dressing table or vanity.Striking French design from the 1930s.Original walnut veneered frame with drawer and chrome knob.The sleek patinated chromed fo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Chrome
Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sonia writing desk is the perfect piece for your room. A more subtle version to her sister the iconic writing desk, the Sonia has elegant legs inlaid in Macassar wood and bronze-...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanities
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Brass
French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco vanity or dressing table.
Design in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.
Striking French design from the 1930s.
Black lacquered walnut and burl base wit...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Granite, Marble, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
J.J. Zijfers Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity.
Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with original drawer...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Mirror, Macassar, Oak
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a single deep drawer of solid oak with simple oak wood drawer handles. Above is a la...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Oak
Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist dressing table or vanity.
Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Original off- white lacque...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Mirror, Beech
Special Listing for Kristie
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.
One Soho desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
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Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
"Melting" 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 melting writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
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Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
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Brass
Galaxy Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and 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.
The Galaxy writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Sonia Vanity Set 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 vanity set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
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.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Wood
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French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Vanity
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Deco bird's-eye maple vanity with a center drawer, two smaller drawers either side and brass drop handles.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished.
The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror
Excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Walnut
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Steel Table Attributed to Hawker Aircraft, 1930’s - 1940’s
Located in Hampstead, QC
A wonderful Art Deco dressing table from the 1930’s - 1940’s attributed to the Hawker Aircraft Co., which, besides manufacturing aircraft, produced fur...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Steel
Italian art deco yellow parchment and grey vanity table, Coiffeuse
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and refined Italian art deco toilet or bedroom vanity with fixed oval profile mirror; wood covered in parchment simulating marble in light yellow tones veined in greys of dif...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Art Moderne vanity designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1936. The vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface,...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Painted Art Deco Console Vanity
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco vanity celebrates the glamour of 1930s design with its sweeping demilune silhouette and refined architectural details. The crisp white finish shown in Benjamin Moore's White...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Wood
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Rosewood Vanity
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940s Gilbert Rohde designed for Herman Miller Model number 3770 vanity, made of Brazilian rosewood with 3 drawers 3 small storage compartments and glass shelf.
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20th Century American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Italian Deco Vanety with the Triptih Brass Mirrore and Pier Luigi Colli Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian Art Deco vanity with a triptych metal mirror is a piece of furniture from the early 1950 s that combines functionality with the distinctive ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Metal, Brass
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde
Located in Southampton, NY
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde
This dressing table, attributed to Henry Van der Velde, showcases the elegant simplicity and functional design c...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Modernist Dressing Table attributed to Maison Desny, circa 1925
Located in CA, CA
This supremely rare early Modernist dressing table by Maison Desny, with its novel use of clear and opaline glass, and nickel-plated and paint...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Widdicomb Chicago Worlds Fair Illuminated Vanity
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and thought out designed vanity from the Art Deco period a tall illuminated mirror with side switch and swing out pedestals on chromed rods and the original stool . To each side of the mirror there is a pedestal one open and to the other a pivoting top with a storage bin the top making a small table . Two smaller drawers and a lower larger door having aluminum and Bakelite pulls . The piece has burl wood , walnut and maple wood mixed on to different surfaces to create a high end rich feel of luxury . Manufactured by the Ralph H. Widdicomb furniture company and one like this rare example was featured in the 1933 Chicago...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanities
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Mirror, Bakelite, Maple, Walnut, Burl
French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Drawers Marble & Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central tilt mirror, two little drawers on the table and three large drawers, made in the Art Déco period
French
Poplar wood tinted, marble and mirror.
...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Marble
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
French Midcentury Chesnut Marble Dressing Table Vanity Unit Mirror
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with mirror and little two-doors cabinet circa 1940
The marble is the original. It is excellent condition after renovation.
The mirror will be changed.
The mirr...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Marble, Chrome
1940s Italian Art Deco Burl and Marble Vanity Dressing Table with Beveled Mirror
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco mid-century vanity or dressing table with amazing Portoro marble top, a cretaceous golden veined black marble from the region of La Spezia, right north of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Marble, Brass
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Vanity Desk attr. to Pietro Chiesa
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the enchanting allure of a bygone era with our Vintage Vanity Desk attributed to the masterful Pietro Chiesa. An elegant masterpiece, thi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Located in New York City, NY
As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna g...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
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...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Secretary Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom Italian vanity, dressing table or secretary with triptych mirror, in parchment and fruitwood, possibly pear wood, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Italy, circa 1935.
The base tabl...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Brass
Vanity Desk with Storage Drawers and Flip-Up Mirror
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's. This practical vanity desk blends natural wood with painted details, offering ample storage space. The left side features four drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Wood
Iconic 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 iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the Cream Shagreen top and dark bronze-patina brass base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak
1950's Vanity with Mirror & Lacquer Finish
Located in Fulton, CA
Glamorous lacquered dressing vanity / dresser with contrasting colors of black and yellow. Large mirror for dressing, glass top surface for durability. Three drawers and two drop-dow...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
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 ...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Silver Leaf
Curved Art Deco Modern Vanity Set By Paul Poiret
By Paul Poiret
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Modern Art Deco Style curved vanity, designed by the iconic French designer Paul Poiret, is an impressive work of art perfect for any bedroom. The vanity features a large round adjustable mirror, allowing you to adjust to your preferred angle. It also features a stylish ottoman with a hidden compartment under the seat, perfect for stashing away items you don’t want to display. The vanity is equipped with plenty of drawers and storage capacity, making it ideal for storing makeup, perfumes...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Mirrored Vanity with Triptych Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style mirrored vanity with triptych mirror. Customization available in different sizes,and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco Vanity or Desk, 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern vanity or desk
By Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
USA, 1930s
Mahogany, with black leatherette drawer fronts and black lacquered...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Faux Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer
Art Deco Teak Dressing Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An Art Deco teak dressing table featuring a beveled mirror at the center. The dresser is designed with a pair of central drawers and side door compartments, combining functionality ...
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20th Century Indian Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Teak
Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity for Widdicomb circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco Vanity, designed by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb, American, circa 1930s. This is piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color....
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Metal
Art Deco Vanity
Located in Westwood, NJ
Relax and enjoy a moment of respite as you sit behind this chic vanity. You can’t help but love the pretty details and delicate accents that make it a standout. Its classic silhouett...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic, Wood
Art Deco Rectangular Wood and Goat Skin French Console Tables, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
Very rich in movements, this console is unique in its kind also for the precious material with which it is coated.
The console is made up of a wooden top covered in goatskin, where ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Vanities
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Goatskin, Wood
Art Deco Vanity with Large Round Mirror
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Spectacular Art Deco vanity with large round mirror from the 1920s. having a cabinet door to the right with silver hardware and removable glass counter.
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
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1940s British Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco French Mirrored Vanity on Serpentine Legs with Tri-Fold Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco French mirrored vanity is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of the era. The mirrored glass covering much of its surface creates a sense of spaciou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A Fine French Art Deco Burled Birch Vanity
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco European burled birch vanity with two drawers and chrome details.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Chrome
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943
An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity table designed by the Italian Osvaldo Borsani, dating back to around 1943. This rare gem encapsulates the quintessence of Borsani's design ethos: elegant and graceful proportions, fine materials, and unique constellations. Crafted from warm-toned maple, every detail speaks of refinement, from the intricately carved legs adorned with graphic white lines to the kidney-shaped top embellished with a mirrored surface, reflecting one's cherished objects with finesse. An outstanding element is the trio of individual rectangular mirrors with softly rounded contours, equipped with built-in lamps executed within a brass framework, their crown sockets gracefully encircling the lightbulbs. These mirrors are affixed to a maple panel punctuated by three characteristic holes, a signature touch of Borsani. A discreet drawer offers practical storage while maintaining the table's sleek aesthetic. In every aspect, this table attests to Borsani's masterful ability to strike the perfect balance between the orante elegance of Art Deco and the daring approach towards materiality and streamlined functionality of Modernism.
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Vanity att. Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage art deco triptych illuminated vanity features a mirror on base by Miroir-Brot, France. Attributed to French art deco modernist ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Stunning French Art Deco Vanity/ Dressing Table/ Full View Oval Mirror
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French Art Deco vanity/ dressing table/ full view oval mirror, beautiful burl and mahogany, Classic Art Deco grapevine stylized details, retains original marble tops, also o...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Dressing Table in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant dressing / vanity table.
Structure in walnut.
2 drawers beautifully sculpted with flowers (stylized roses in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh) and beautiful silvere...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco vanities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco 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 Art Deco 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 R & Y Augousti, Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller, and Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique. 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 $850 and tops out at $121,855 while the average work can sell for $5,342.