When it comes to all things flower magic, I am all about it. I love all the fresh flowers, and all the flower covered things like chairs, curtains, bedding and dainty little settees. So of course when I spotted this darling little vintage vanity, I messaged about buying it immediately. It is BEYOND lovely and has already inspired me so.
Vintage Floral Skirted Vanity
Can we just talk about how darling this is? I mean, the epitome of romantic vintage charm in a dainty little package. It literally had me at hello. The listing popped up in my feed on marketplace and all it said was ‘Vanity and Stool’ but the photo caught my attention instantly. And the price? Insane.
Ruffles and Romance
I am a sucker for old romantic style and ruffled are the epitome of that on furniture. I do tend to fall in love with vintage ruffled floral chintz so you know that this piece was a yes for me bringing home.
When I messaged the seller, I simply said we wanted to come pick it up. I didn’t ask about size, age, condition, it literally was just going in the truck if it was available. We went to pick it up later that morning. It needs a little bit of cleaning in areas- there are some old stains, but honestly, it is lovely old condition and already I have thought of several places to tuck it. Originally there was kidney shaped glass on the top to protect the fabric, but the seller said it was broken years earlier. The little stool has a mingled vintage floral fabric top and a large pleated skirt that is not currently attached- I need to find a piece of elastic to be able to use it but will share the finished look soon.
Skirted Vanity Dressers
Recently, skirted vanity dressers or desks have had a resurgence in design. While there are some of us who are always romantic at heart with, the English cottage or French cottage style that leans towards what is now known as ‘grandmacore’ style has brought back the nostalgic charm to our homes. Layers of patterns and lovely vintage style has moved on in again. Kind of like the 90’s chintz floral craze, it is all about those old fashioned flowers and sweetness- this takes me right back to my childhood bedroom. But I love this style for all ages personally and think if something speaks to you, it deserves a place in your home.
I set this beautiful little treasure up in the living room in front of a beautiful antique mirror, but it was just here for a few photos and will be on the move to my bedroom to mingle with the layers of vintage Ralph Lauren and French antiques.This set was one of my favorite finds recently and is also a very inexpensive marketplace treasure at just $10.
What do you think of vintage skirted vanities? Do you love them too?
Shop the Look
I found a couple skirts that you can add to a desk or dresser for a similar look- and they are all on clearance for a great price. Just click the photos below to shop.
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I had a skirted vanity when I was a girl. After I lfft for college my younger sister took it as hers. I didn’t have the heart to ask to have it back. Years later I saw it in her basement, the arms to it were broken and it no longer had a skirt. I should have asked for it back then. Now that I am seeing this, it is worth asking her if she still has it in some corner of her basement. I would love to restore it! Thanks for this lovely article. It made me feel wistful for being a girl sitting at that vanity.
Its too cute, i love the look, i have always love that vintage style.
Love it!❤️
Oh- I had a kidney shaped table just like that! the top of mine lifted up in the center and i had a vintage ruffled chinz skirt on it, too. when we were moving (2 moves ago) i had a pile to go to st. vinny’s and everything else went on the truck. somehow the table got put in the wrong pile and was donated. i just about sobbed when i found out several days later. i went all around trying to find it to no avail..i was/still am heartbroken. it was one of the very few pieces i had from my young years on the farm.
i am so glad you found that special piece. i hope the person that got the one i lost loves it like you love yours. xo Diana
You w/h loved my “skirted antique sink” in our 1937 Tudor. I used velcro around it & had several “skirts” I made…cabbage roses on a black background…The floors b/w mosaic…your dresser reminds me…it is so pretty…franki
Love it! The fabric alone would have got me first, What a treasure!!!
I now want my vanity back. LOL Maybe I can find one and get a PBT skirt for it. You found a gem as usual.
while i find the table very attractive, the fabric is a “to die for”. Great treasure!!
I know we don’t need approval to love our bits n pieces but how nice it is to know we are certainly not alone in choices such as this..I used to draw these floral vanities as a child!
Another beauty! I love the photo of the brass candlestick sitting on the top….so simple but so perfect. I wish you would have showed us underneath the vanity skirt. So charming and that fabric is stunning!