Vanity Makeup Tables, Vanity Furniture For
Bedroom And Bath
You'll see them in just about movie that features a glamorous woman, and you'll see them in the bedrooms of normal women, young and old. Vanities are typically defined as a dressing table with a mirror attached, but the truth is, they can be a great deal more for a woman who is looking to make sure that both she and her living space look their best.
While vanities are very useful and functional pieces of furniture, you'll find that they have a long history of being one of the primary decorative focal points of a room. You can use a vanity to complement an existing scheme or your vanity can be the piece of furniture that you plan an entire room around!
During the 1600's, vanity tables were small tables with two or three drawers. They were a common piece of furniture in bedrooms and in dressing rooms, much as they are today, and during this time, there was also some pains taken to to conceal the drawers when not in use.
At that time, there were some truly ingenious means undertaken to hide the drawers and make them just one more fancy embellishment. There was one lovely design that gave the vanity folding tops, where the mirror could be folded up for use and then folded back down and serve as a table top.
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There was even a built-in reservoir for washing water that could be filled to allow makeup to be removed more easily. Many of the special compartments that this design contained were filled with things that would be very familiar to a modern person, including powder boxes razors, hair oil, combs, tweezers and toothbrushes.
During the days of Colonial America, the dressing table was known as a lowboy, and they were required equipment for any well-bred person of means. They were often small, spindly stands that had a bench, where you could sit and have full access to a small mirror as well as various drawers that would hold your personal items.
The lowboy was used by both men and women, and it would be used to apply powder to their face, and in many cases, to check their white wigs before they left the private rooms.
By the Victorian era, the vanity was an important part of daily life for the well-to-do woman. This was where she prepared herself and was dressed for her day, and the vanity itself become a symbol of a woman's concern over her appearance and her grooming.
The average Victorian woman's vanity might contain a series of powder boxes and brushes, as well as elegantly fluted perfume bottles that contained scents from around the world. During this era, many vanities were made out of luxuriously expensive woods, including mahogany and rosewood, and claw feet and mirrors that were bordered with elaborate designs were the norm.
This style was a little reduced during the early part of the twentieth century due to the fact that straight lines and rectangles were in vogue, but with the 1920s and the Art Nouveau movement, there was a return to elegant curves and fanciful designs.
By the 1950s, thanks to pictures from Hollywood movies, and on the set pictures of Hollywood stars, the image of the dressing table with a mirror lined with lights was the picture of elegance and glamour and many girls and women took the opportunity to pose and preen in the privacy of their own bedrooms.
Some metal dressing tables and vanities were seeing popularity, and the pieces that were from this era tended to have a more simple, utilitarian look.
This may well have been when the familiar set up of one large and shallow middle drawer flanked by deeper drawers along each side become so popular.
Today, when you think of a vanity, you'll find yourself reminded of many things. There is still a sense of glamour around these pieces of furniture, and more than that, there is a sense that it is something that is just for you.
In the past, women considered their vanities their private territory, a place that their husbands and children had no business in. There was a strong sense of “beauty secrets” and putting in a lot of effort to look their best.
It is also important to keep in mind the fact that for many women, this was a lovely quiet moment in their day, when they would sit down at their vanity and prepare themselves.
For a woman who was constantly on the go, whether it was to do charitable works or to look after her children, a little bit of quiet time that was just for her was quite precious, and there are many modern women who would definitely agree!
If you are looking for a vanity for yourself or for a daughter or female relative, you'll find that you have a huge variety to choose from. A vanity can set the whole tone for the room it's in, so think about what effect you want to have.
If you want something a little bit severe, fairly simple, but still very elegant, take a look at One Way Furniture's Wrought Iron Vanity, similar in style and look to the vanities produced during the 1700s. If you prefer something more fanciful, consider the Hills of Provence Antique White over Terra Cotta Vanity set.
If you are looking to select a vanity, make sure that you select the right one for you. This is a great way to express your taste and your personality, so take some time to choose the perfect vanity!
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Vanity and bench sets are often the main focus for bedroom furniture. Vanities of the 18th century were used primarily as make up tables.
View the beaitiful vanity sets below that have been modernized and once again make vanities popular bedroom, bathroom, or living room furniture.
A wide selectio of wooden, wrought iron, hand painted, and brass vanities for every woman's taste with many of the vanity sets sold with a matching mirror and bench.
Vanity Makeup Tables ~ Vanities For Every Woman
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Cherry Finish Vanity Set A beautiful cherry vanity set consisting of a vanity, bench and mirror. This vanity is a perfect make up table with middle drawer opening for added storage |
Pablo A dramatic vanity table with sleek lines perfect for a contemporary room and tastes |
Wrought Iron Vanity Set Garden District Wrought Iron Vanity, Mirror, and Bench Set featuring scroll designs & includes the vanity, mirror and bench |
Oak Finish Vanity Set This oak photo vanity set has built in picture frames to display four photos and mirror opens to reveal a hidden storage |
Hills of Provence Antique White over Terra Cotta Vanity, Mirror & Bench Beautifully reflecting the enchanting richness of Mediterranean French Country living. Hand carvings of gathered wheat and acanthus leaves greet you from every side of this elegant and functional set. Distressed "Antique White" finish. |
Hills of Provence Vanity, Mirror & Bench Set This off white vanity & bench set is the perfect make up table. This vanity was designed with a girls heart in mind. White color matches up to virtually any room. Middle drawer opens for added storage. This vanity has a upholstered bench. |
Hand Painted Vanity & Bench Set This floral hand painted vanity set has built in picture frames to display four photos to keep your loved ones close at heart. The mirror & pictures are adjustable. Keep your necklaces safe inside the hidden mirror compartments
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Jamestown Landing A classic item that can be both a vanity and a writing desk. This vanity table will add style and elegance to your living room, powder room, bedroom, or any room you desire. This solid birch and cherry veneer vanity table is a great combination of quality and beauty.
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Powell Antique Black Vanity, Mirror & Bench You can’t help buy feel pretty sitting in front of this transitional styled vanity with hinged tri-fold mirror for a side-to-side view. The generously sized top is large enough for writing.
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Powell Warm Cherry Vanity, Mirror & Stool Beautifully styled vanity with tri-fold mirror and round stool is constructed of solid wood and rich cherry veneers. The finish is "Warm Cherry". The dentil molding frame on underside edge of top is accented with five working drawers that rest on gently turned spindle legs. There are fluted and raised columns. Raised frames on drawer faces have decorative Antique Brass knobs. Vanity Makeup Tables
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Nostalgic Oak Jewelry Armoire Vanity, Mirror & Bench - Powell This nostalgic oak jewelry armoire vanity has an adjustable mirror & comes with the bench. This jewelry armoire vanity has a center drawer that is lined with wipe-clean vinyl and is perfect for cosmetics. This vanity has Six fully lined drawers for rings, earrings, bracelets, hair accessories, and cosmetics. Side door swings open to reveal hooks for necklaces and chains.
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Heirloom Cherry Jewelry Armoire, Vanity, Mirror, & Bench - Powell This heirloom cherry jewelry armoire vanity has an adjustable mirror & comes with the bench. This jewelry armoire vanity has a center drawer that is lined with wipe-clean vinyl and is perfect for cosmetics. This vanity has Six fully lined drawers for rings, earrings, bracelets, hair accessories, and cosmetics. Side door swings open to reveal hooks for necklaces and chains.
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Masterpiece French Walnut by Powell furniture Great value with this set vanity table, tri-fold mirror and bench. Features floral hand painted decoration on all pieces and table has five storage drawers.
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Marquis Cherry Vanity, Mirror & Bench by Powell Furniture Inspired by furniture found in the finest manor homes of Europe, this elegant Vanity set features rich Marquis Cherry finish with inlayed walnut border on top. The Vanity drawers are lined in plush Black, 100% rayon material. Thickly Upholstered Round bench has Beige Tapestry fabric.
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Black & Red Vanity, Mirror & Bench Set The best of French and Oriental influences come together in this large vanity table with 5 storage drawers, tri-fold mirror and bench. Design elements include ogee shaped top edges with bulb rounded corners supported by a scalloped and hand carved apron rails and shell carved cabriole feet. Finished in antique black and red hand paint with gold highlights. Bench is covered in Light Brown 100% Polyester fabric. Vanity Makeup Tables
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Pulaski Edwardian Vanity, Mirror, and Stool Features:
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