Cabinet - Wood, Textile, Metal, Glass - Vanity unit
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A vintage Italian vanity table in black wrought iron with a kidney‑shaped wooden top, a shaped glass/green top, an orientable oval brass mirror, and a removable cream/yellow fabric skirt, dating to the 1950s–60s and measuring 101 x 40 x 73 cm.
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Toilette / Kidney-shaped Vanity in Black Forged Iron, Shaped Glass and Adjustable Mirror – 1950s/1960s
Description:
Elegant and refined vanity unit (coiffeuse / vanity table) from the mid-20th century (1950s/1960s), characterized by the iconic and sinuous kidney-shaped form typical of period design.
Structure and Details:
Base: Solid and pared-down metal / black-painted iron structure, with adjustable brass feet.
Top: Kidney-shaped wooden top, surmounted by a tailor-made protective top in shaped glass of green/mirrored color.
Mirror: Integrated oval tilting/adjustable mirror, mounted on turned supports in bronze/brass with a dark-bronze finish.
Skirt / Fabric: The piece is surrounded by a gathered drape in a light fabric in a pale cream/soft yellow shade, fixed along the edge with decorative pins. The fabric is easily removable or replaceable to personalize the piece according to one’s decor taste.
Technical Specifications:
Type: Vanity / Coiffeuse / Vanity Table
Era / Period: 1950s – 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Italian Vintage
Materials: Black-painted iron, shaped glass, brass/bronze, wood, fabric
Conditions: Generally good vintage condition. Shows light and physiological signs of time and use consistent with the object's age (slight imperfections in the fabric and on the wooden frame under the skirt, see photos). Stable structure and well-preserved mirror.
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateToilette / Kidney-shaped Vanity in Black Forged Iron, Shaped Glass and Adjustable Mirror – 1950s/1960s
Description:
Elegant and refined vanity unit (coiffeuse / vanity table) from the mid-20th century (1950s/1960s), characterized by the iconic and sinuous kidney-shaped form typical of period design.
Structure and Details:
Base: Solid and pared-down metal / black-painted iron structure, with adjustable brass feet.
Top: Kidney-shaped wooden top, surmounted by a tailor-made protective top in shaped glass of green/mirrored color.
Mirror: Integrated oval tilting/adjustable mirror, mounted on turned supports in bronze/brass with a dark-bronze finish.
Skirt / Fabric: The piece is surrounded by a gathered drape in a light fabric in a pale cream/soft yellow shade, fixed along the edge with decorative pins. The fabric is easily removable or replaceable to personalize the piece according to one’s decor taste.
Technical Specifications:
Type: Vanity / Coiffeuse / Vanity Table
Era / Period: 1950s – 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Italian Vintage
Materials: Black-painted iron, shaped glass, brass/bronze, wood, fabric
Conditions: Generally good vintage condition. Shows light and physiological signs of time and use consistent with the object's age (slight imperfections in the fabric and on the wooden frame under the skirt, see photos). Stable structure and well-preserved mirror.
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
17 kg
Style subtype
Mid-century modern
Title additional information
Vanity unit
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass, Metal, Textile, Wood
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black, Brown, Yellow
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
73 cm
Width
101 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Can Be Locked
No
