Comments on: Vanity, Thy Name Is . . . http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/vanity-thy-name-is Get the Most from Your Antiques & Collectibles Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Sherry http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/vanity-thy-name-is/comment-page-1#comment-134441 Sherry Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:08:18 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490021#comment-134441 I see you have posts from 2010 - hopefully you might see this now that it's 2012. I've been googling around to find a vanity like yours, the "three-mirror drop center version of the late 1910s to the 1930s" because I have one designed almost exactly like youre. I bought it in Los Angeles for $50 - I think yours is in Flordia? It's such a handsome piece, it makes me think maybe it was designed for a man. There's a design difference with mine from your photo that on both sides there's a small decorative top drawer and beneath the drawer is a door that opens to reveal 2 drawers within; and there's a small built-in decorative tray on the bottom center ledge that looks like it might have held a few pieces of everyday jewelry or coins, etc. I'm looking for an opinion of whether it's OK to paint it or leave as is. The piece does have that 100 years old look :) The wood could use a re-varnish on the table surfaces due to old wet drink or cologne rings, but that would cost a pretty penny. I was thinking of painting it black (using a paint specifically for furniture, of course) and outline some of the prominent edges in gold. This vanity looks quite masculine and I thought that would look good, and the black might be a good facelift for today's decor. I have it in my foyer for that "one last look" in the long mirror before going out the door. I want to paint it but hestitate because I don't want to ruin it if it should have any "antique" value. What do you think? Thanks so much for your time! I see you have posts from 2010 – hopefully you might see this now that it’s 2012. I’ve been googling around to find a vanity like yours, the “three-mirror drop center version of the late 1910s to the 1930s” because I have one designed almost exactly like youre. I bought it in Los Angeles for $50 – I think yours is in Flordia? It’s such a handsome piece, it makes me think maybe it was designed for a man. There’s a design difference with mine from your photo that on both sides there’s a small decorative top drawer and beneath the drawer is a door that opens to reveal 2 drawers within; and there’s a small built-in decorative tray on the bottom center ledge that looks like it might have held a few pieces of everyday jewelry or coins, etc. I’m looking for an opinion of whether it’s OK to paint it or leave as is. The piece does have that 100 years old look :) The wood could use a re-varnish on the table surfaces due to old wet drink or cologne rings, but that would cost a pretty penny. I was thinking of painting it black (using a paint specifically for furniture, of course) and outline some of the prominent edges in gold. This vanity looks quite masculine and I thought that would look good, and the black might be a good facelift for today’s decor. I have it in my foyer for that “one last look” in the long mirror before going out the door. I want to paint it but hestitate because I don’t want to ruin it if it should have any “antique” value. What do you think? Thanks so much for your time!

]]> By: Charise Devenecia http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/vanity-thy-name-is/comment-page-1#comment-34159 Charise Devenecia Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:49:06 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490021#comment-34159 its astounding just what exactly bathe and decorative mirrors can perform to your powder room shaving. its astounding just what exactly bathe and decorative mirrors can perform to your powder room shaving.

]]> By: Kids Table and Chairs http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/vanity-thy-name-is/comment-page-1#comment-14912 Kids Table and Chairs Sun, 16 May 2010 13:00:52 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490021#comment-14912 Thank you. My husband and i truly appreciate reading any articles that discuss about home deco and furnuture , different designing suggestions. We just bought a new house will be doing major renovation and your blog inspire us. Thank you. My husband and i truly appreciate reading any articles that discuss about home deco and furnuture , different designing suggestions. We just bought a new house will be doing major renovation and your blog inspire us.

]]> By: Milllie Golden http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/vanity-thy-name-is/comment-page-1#comment-9295 Milllie Golden Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:33:26 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490021#comment-9295 Fred, I really enjoyed reading this. You write so well! Fred, I really enjoyed reading this. You write so well!

]]> By: Fred Taylor http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/vanity-thy-name-is/comment-page-1#comment-9271 Fred Taylor Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:20:45 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490021#comment-9271 Pat - Waterfall refers to the shape of the front edge of the piece. The veneer on the top runs from back to front instead of side to side as it does in most styles. As it goes over the rounded edge this gives the effect of “going over a waterfall.” Waterfall was an important part of the style known as Art Moderne in the 1930s and 1940s. The style today is called Art Deco, a term coined in the 1960s. Fred Taylor Pat – Waterfall refers to the shape of the front edge of the piece. The veneer on the top runs from back to front instead of side to side as it does in most styles. As it goes over the rounded edge this gives the effect of “going over a waterfall.”

Waterfall was an important part of the style known as Art Moderne in the 1930s and 1940s. The style today is called Art Deco, a term coined in the 1960s.

Fred Taylor

]]> By: Pat Middleton http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/vanity-thy-name-is/comment-page-1#comment-9257 Pat Middleton Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:31:49 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490021#comment-9257 How did the Waterfall Dresser get its name? How did the Waterfall Dresser get its name?

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