Traditionally, the vanity table has been used as a grooming station—but today’s iterations of the late 19th and early 20th-century bedroom staple suggest it’s less about looking fashionable and more about having space to sit down and dedicate time to self-care. Here, eight of our favorite vanities prove that the forgotten home essential is taking back the spotlight.
These Eight Furniture Pieces Give “Vanity Project” a Whole New Meaning
Dressing tables make a comeback as the new home essential.
BY LILY WAN August 15, 2017![](https://images.surfacemag.com/app/uploads/2017/08/Codolagni-Avignon-Dressing-table-17.jpg)
Gabor Kodolanyi of Codolagni designed the Avignon collection with the stillness of the French countryside in mind—a peaceful setting in which to start a day.
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The Chandlo dressing table designed by Doshi Levien for BD Barcelona made a big splash when it was introduced, back in 2012, and remains one of our favorites to date.
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The limited-edition Jinshi console by Studio MVW features remarkable pink jade accents, which are subtly illuminated by concealed LEDs.
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The very casual—and still classy—wall-hung Vanity Shelf by design group Outofstock for Ligne Roset ensures even the smallest spaces don’t have to sacrifice for a dedicated space to preen.
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Material Lust’s raw steel, made-to-order Retort Vanity is for the ultimate femme (or homme!) fatale.
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The Oblon stand, another space-saving option, can comfortably prop itself up almost anywhere—be it the bathroom, bedroom, or right by the front door.
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Neri & Hu used wood, brass, and leather to create its Ren dressing table for Poltrona Frau. Another piece in the collection, the Standing Mirror with Hangers, offers a good vanity alternative for anyone with a more on-the-go lifestyle.
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Yabu Pushelberg applied its impeccable eye for hospitality design to Stellar Works’s Blink collection. In lieu of storage space, the vanity favors an ultra-clean silhouette.