Vanity corner: how to furnish the corner dedicated to beauty with elegance

7 June 2021

There are furnishings that more than others tell of a lifestyle, tell the desire for beauty, attention to detail. They have the flavor of the past but it is in the present that they show their value because it is in the present that we need to linger, to regain awareness of our actions. The dressing table is certainly one of these furnishings, to be rediscovered to return to savor the precious ritual of beauty, allowing yourself the right time, a precious resource that we are no longer willing to waste.

Contemporary vanity tables are the place where designers express themselves, carefully choosing materials, combinations, shapes and functions. To be placed in the bedroom, in a large wardrobe, in an exclusive bathroom, the vanity corner completes and refines the space but also knows how to be appreciated for its usefulness. No longer the exclusive prerogative of women, it is in fact also appreciated by men who want to take care of themselves in a conscious way. Whether it’s a quick glance in the mirror or a slow beauty ritual, the vanity corner is a space that everyone knows how to appreciate, and that can be recreated even in small spaces thanks to the right furnishings and accessories of which we see some examples below.

Tocador of Nomon

Tocador (on the cover) is a Nomon vanity table characterized by a perfect harmony of materials: walnut or ash wood is combined with Emperador, Calacatta or Sahara marbles with contrasting veins used for the functional and decorative shelf at the same time. The large mirror and the practical pouf complete the ensemble perfectly but with a small footprint.

Ren by Neri&Hu for Poltrona Frau

Ren is a complete collection created by Neri & Hu for Poltrona Frau with the vanity corner in mind. It consists of various elements including the dressing table with a surprising contemporary spirit. The structure is in Canaletto walnut and the top is in Pelle Frau® Saddle Extra leather in different color finishes, from the lightest and brightest camel to the intense dark brown, passing through various shades of gray. Mirror and glove box are functional and give formal balance to the whole.

Opalina by Cristina Celestino for Tonelli

Precious and ethereal, the Opalina dressing table designed by Cristina Celestino for Tonelli Design is available in green, satin or smoked opal glass. It has a large central mirror and a practical drawer in matt white wood or leather upholstery. Essential but full of character.

PS20 Dressing Table by Müller

Müller’s PS20 Dressing Table has won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 and is an interesting mix of classic and contemporary. It has various compartments for accessories, jewelry and beauty products, two drawers and a large shelf. There are many chromatic variations of the supporting structure and top and it will be easy to find the most suitable for the context.

Pepe by Studiopepe for Menu

The vanity corner can also be recreated in a more fluid and flexible way. The essential accessory is the mirror and the Pepe collection by Studiopepe for Menu is perfect for recreating the right atmosphere. It has a large and sculptural marble base, metal details and a double reflective surface: normal on one side and enlarged on the other.

Ilario by Federica Biasi for Mingardo

Ilario, on the other hand, is a table mirror in iron and brass with an industrial flavor. Designed by Federica Biasi inspired by the circular windows of the Mingardo workshop, it bears the name of the founder of the company of which Federica Biasi became creative director.

Whisper Box by Nika Zupanc for Sé

Finally, to give a touch of femininity and poetry, we can adopt small containers for precious objects, such as those from the Whisper Box collection, by Nika Zupanc for Sé. In ceramic and metallic enamel inside, they are available in different colors, all identifying the glamorous and graceful style of Zupanc.

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