A dressing table adds a touch of romance and glamor to any woman’s bedroom. These lovely items are back in fashion as women seek more elegance in their lives. A dressing room is a "place to indulge one's fancies and compose one's soul," according to Akiko Buschs' book, Geography of Home.
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Brief History of the Vanity Table
Dressing tables originated in 18th century France. They were called ‘toilette’ or ‘toilet tables’ because women used to wrap their cosmetic items in a small, square linen cloth (the toilette) before they put them in a chest.
Although very popular in Victorian times and in the early nineteenth century vanities went out of fashion somewhat in the tasteless nineteen-seventies because of the emphasis on minimalism and practicality.
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Vanity Table Types
There are many different types of dressing tables to choose from when decorating a bedroom. Large, draped, kidney-shaped tables are very luxurious and can look good in a larger room. Antique Victorian or French tables are also very suitable for large bedrooms. Some have elaborate mirrors and beautiful carvings. An unfinished dressing table gives women a greater ability to express their creativity by adding a matching skirt or painting the table itself.
Don't Forget - the Mirror & Drawer!
Most women think that the mirror is the most important part of their dressing-table because they prefer to put their make-up on in the sanctuary of the bedroom. Some have full-length mirrors nearby or attached but this requires a lot of space. Antique-style mirrors are very decorative but more modern mirrors can also look very attractive. Some dressing tables have flip-top lids with mirrors which are very practical.
Drawers are also very useful for makeup and sundry items. Pull out arms allow greater convienence for skirted vanities while shelves provide additional space for hidden storage.
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Shop Skirted Vanity Tables
Start by picking the kidney top size you want, then choose your desired height.
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