Antique Vanity 1920s
As a teenie bopper, I can remember logging hours sitting at my brass vanity. I was either doing my hair or on the phone. It was one of those gifts that I received from my mother that I don’t quite remember asking for but I adored nonetheless. Unfortunately my brass vanity has went to furniture heaven or maybe the local Salvation Army. Today I can’t imagine not having a vanity in my room. I just think it should be a staple piece in any woman’s room. I say this too for the woman who is the minimalist or the glamour diva junkies. Every woman deserves a place to pamper herself and admire the image looking back at her. We can’t all be like Faye Dunaway in that first scene of Mommie Dearest with the walk in closet, endless shoes, and clothes but just a little touch of fabulous is so necessary. 😉 Check out the first scene of Mommie Dearest.
With that being stated, I searched high and low for my vintage/antique vanity. I got totally fixated on vanities. My obsession led me to Ebay, etsy and consignment shops. I spent hours on Pinterest, fascinated with the plethora of pics of vintage/antique vanities. I was particularly impressed with the vintage desks turned into vanities. I loved the whole repurposing concept.
After searching for weeks, I tried Craigslist and fell in love with this 1920s vanity. Imagine the history of this wonderful antique vanity. If it could talk I wonder what stories it would disclose to me. I snagged it from a retired doctor in Chestnut Hill. He was a kind man and the vanity belonged to his cousin who had since passed away. After negotiating the price, I got it for a steal, a penny compared to its true worth.
Now on to the fun part…..to paint or not to paint…..I’m in love with Annie Sloan’s chalk paint color, Florence.
What are your thoughts???
Nia Junkie
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