A dressing table should be about fun and a little luxury to enjoy every day. The fairy-tale version of a dressing table is a grand piece with winged vanity mirrors and cascades of drawers for hiding away beauty secrets.
By modern standards, it’s hard to find the space for something sop decadent. The grander style still exists, although a more multi-functional type of dressing table is more common.
These take the form of slim console-style tables that can also fit in the hallway or function as a desk, or compact versions that still have the essentials but leave space for other furniture. Most don’t include a mirror or stool, but will usually stock these pieces to match.
Best for adaptability, Feather and Black’s oak table has a choice of ten heritage paint colours for the base, and a light or dark finish for the top. It’s traditional in style, with just a hint of fluting detail to the smart, tapering legs. The two drawers are a little small to be really useful, and self-assembly isn’t the most straightforward. The range includes a matching mirror and stool.
The craftwork on this inlaid mother of pearl table is really something to admire. Petal and leaf-shaped pieces have been individually placed by hand, making each table slightly unique. There are three small drawers across the front. Slim dimensions make this piece equally useful as a console, or desk. A matching stool and mirror are also available.
This fuss-free space-saving design fits all the essentials of a dressing table into an impressively compact form. The ash veneer base looks handsome in the bedroom, and the 65cm-diameter white tabletop gives just enough space for your daily cosmetics. A slot-in mirror and removable storage box are included. The base is weighted to stay stable, and the whole piece comes as one.
This feminine table by Oliver Bonas manages to blend old and new charm. It has a lightly patterned parquet top with rounded edges, gold-toned legs, and a contrasting soft grey drawer that is internally divided in two. A little luxury comes by way of details like the brass half-moon pull, but sadly the MDF and veneers lack the quality feel of solid wood.
This romantic French-style dressing table lets you indulge your inner princess. It’s dripping in luxurious little details, all carved from mahogany and hand painted to a quality white finish. The front has three concealed drawers, perfect for stashing away those top secret beauty products.
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