2 of 7 — Gold, porcelain, glass and steel compose this 18th-century necessaire from France. 3 of 7 — This French mechanical table was intended for Madame de Pompadour. The designs depict her many ...

If you've ever dreamt of feeling like a Hollywood starlet or a dapper gentleman, then you may be in the market for one of the best dressing tables. This interior piece can introduce elegance and ...

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Today it is usually called a vanity table; in the 19th century, it was called a dressing table; but in the 18th century, it was known as a toilet table. The piece of furniture with all these names is ...

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