Vintage 1960s Teak Vanity Stand Dressing Table with Drawers

This fine, midcentury dressing table / vanity stand has had us confused. The design is so distinctive and the build of a superior quality, it must have been made by a high-end, reputable maker. But we can’t find another. Our educated hunch is it’s a rarely seen Uniflex piece, perhaps a short production run. The metal pull handles, the detail of the lower trim and the two tones of wood lead us to Uniflex. Indeed, looking back at a tallboy we previously stocked, there are definite similarities. Part chest of drawers, part dressing table, it was made for the bedroom / dressing room and creates a dedicated vanity spot for getting ready. We love the generous angled mirror and the recessed area, partially covered with a glass shelf for perfumes and potions. Although asymmetrical, it’s perfectly balanced. A cracking find!

SKU: W1013

Description

This original, vintage dressing table stand is ‘sold as seen’. Overall it is in good – very good, used condition. We have serviced, cleaned and polished this piece, applying a natural wax polish to the exterior wood surfaces to revive its shine but otherwise the finish is original. There are four drawers in total and they all slide with ease, are well constructed with dovetail joints and the left bank of three have clean, just lightly marked interiors. The larger right hand drawer is felt lined and this has deteriorated with age and use somewhat, as we’ve shown but it could be easily replaced if it bothered. The frameless mirror slots onto two uprights screwed in at the back. There is a further mechanism at the back of the mirror to allow it to be angled forward at the base. The two lower corners have minor glass chips which we’ve shown. However it’s worth noting that the design with glass shelf sitting on top of the recessed section means these small areas of damage don’t really show. The piece sits on long, tapered legs which are in very good order. There are minor signs of wear and tear and some sunlight fading to the exterior wood surfaces, very much in line with its age and function. Do browse through our photos to get an accurate sense of its condition. It’s very well-made, solid and stable.

Dimensions
H to Mirror Top: 131cm / H to Top of Dressing Table: 70.5cm / D: 47cm – 50cm including uprights / W: 136cm
Mirror – H: 75cm x W: 61cm