In the 1930s and ’40s, one of the most important beauty aids a woman could own was a dressing table. The vanity–be it a demure skirted model or round-mirrored, art deco style–was sanctuary and battle ...

2 of 7 — Gold, porcelain, glass and steel compose this 18th-century necessaire from France. 3 of 7 — This French mechanical table was intended for Madame de Pompadour. The designs depict her many ...

Wooden Dressing Table with Mirror: Top 5 Sturdy and Stylish Picks Store all your beauty products and makeup essentials in ...

Small rooms need big thinking. As someone who lives and breathes furniture design for compact homes, I know how tricky it can be to fit a proper dressing table into a tight corner. You want something ...

Dressing tables come in very handy for keeping your make-up, hair tools and other bits and bobs organised. Not only that, but they're a dedicated space to get ready before your morning commute, ...

At age 14, I was given free rein to redecorate my bedroom. Among the things I immediately requested: peachy-pink checked curtains, lots of toile, and, most importantly, a kidney-shaped, mirror-topped, ...

The vanity was dressed to thrill with a soft, feminine lilac skirt that looked as if it had a crinoline underneath. The kidney-shaped top held the goods — a small boudoir lamp with white shade, an ...

Ever since there have been puddles of water, human beings have gazed at their reflections. Our need to primp and preen, whether we lived in the... The Art Of Vanity On Display In 'The History Of The ...