An Art Deco dressing table is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture that embodies the design aesthetic of the Art Deco movement, which flourished in the 1920s and 1930s. These dressing tables are characterized by their geometric shapes, luxurious materials, and intricate details.
Here are some common features you might find in an Art Deco dressing table:
1. Geometric Design: Art Deco dressing tables often feature geometric shapes such as squares, rectangles, and circles. These shapes are usually incorporated into the overall design of the table, including the legs, drawers, and mirrors.
2. Luxurious Materials: Art Deco furniture is known for its use of luxurious materials such as exotic woods, lacquer, chrome, and mirrored surfaces. Dressing tables may be crafted from materials like walnut, mahogany, or ebony, and may feature inlaid patterns or veneers for added elegance.
3. Streamlined Silhouettes: Art Deco design is characterized by sleek and streamlined silhouettes, and dressing tables are no exception. They often have clean lines and smooth surfaces, with minimal ornamentation.
4. Mirrored Surfaces: Mirrors are a common feature of Art Deco dressing tables, reflecting the glamorous and opulent aesthetic of the era. Mirrors may be framed in geometric shapes or adorned with decorative elements such as beveling or etching.
5. Functional Design: While Art Deco dressing tables are known for their beauty, they are also designed with functionality in mind. They typically feature multiple drawers and compartments for storing cosmetics, jewelry, and other personal items, as well as a spacious tabletop for getting ready.
Overall, an Art Deco dressing table is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a statement piece that adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to any bedroom or dressing area.
Dressing Table 1939.
OAK DRESSING TABLE, Amsterdam School style 1925, Netherlands
Marble wood details. Ebony wood handles. Handmade.
Similar to: H. Berlage (Designer)
Date of Manufacture: 1925
Dimensions: Height: 61.42 in (156 cm) Width: 46.46 in (118 cm),
Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
(Photo source: 1stDibs: LU2783326999682)
English Art Deco Satin Birch Dressing Table, 1930s
Designer and manufacturer unknown
The dressing table is in satin birch with ebonized details, fitted with various drawers and shelves for storage. The left curved section is hinged and has an integrated seat.
Dimensions: 50.0″ W x 68.0″ H x 38.0″ D
(Photo source: ebth com)
ROYAL CHROME DRESSING TABLE, 1936
347 by Royal Metal. Royal Chrome. Vice streamline speed lines.
Some attribute this design to Donald Deskey, unconfirmed, but from Royal’s Michigan City, Indiana factory.
Featured in RC’s 1936 & 1937 catalogs.
(Photo credit: davidzachmke [IG])
Art Deco Dressing Table, 1920s-1930s
Veneered with walnut, an adjustable mirror, 140×48×166 cm
((Photos courtesy: bukowskis com)
Art Deco Shrager Walnut Dressing Table Side Columned Storage And Large Mirror, 1930s
Designer and manufacturer unknown
(Photos source: SMT Antiques)
Art Deco Dressing Table in Burr Elm with Copper Plated Handles and Escutcheons, France (1930)
Art Deco Dressing Table attributed to Thonet, 1939
(Photo source: pamono eu, by chairish)
An Art Deco Dressing Table By Maurice Adams
1930s Art Deco Dressing Table.
ART DECO BEDROOM DRESSING TABLE, 1930
dimensions: 132 cm, 156 cm, 49 cm
This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 1930.
Designer and manufacturer unknown
This dressing table is composed of a sort of 2 drums on the left and right, each opening by a curved door, they are connected by 2 drawers on top of each other. The top with 2 levels is surmounted by an oval glass and just underneath 2 tiered boxes to place bottles or cream pots and nicely closed by a sliding wooden shutter.
(Courtesy: sellingantiques co uk; design-market us)
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