Does anyone know what those old antique cute little makeup stands are called? they are really small and have a little bench seat that tucks in side of it and most have a mirror on top. it looks like something that would go in a doll house..... anyone know what it is called and where i could find one???
2007-09-20 16:26:01 · 4 answers · asked by sweet catastrophe 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
That is it. thank you i just couldnt think of what they were called.. :)
2007-09-20 16:58:24 · update #1
They are referred to as a Vanity, or Vanity Dressing Table.
http://topofwoodland.com/tour (down the page a bit)
http://www.sw-antiques.co.uk/Edwardian_dressing_table.jpg
http://www.oldtoys.info/VARIOUSITEMS/DRESSINGTABLE.htm (actual toy's haha)
http://www.thefrenchhouse.co.uk/php/gallery.php?id=98
2007-09-20 16:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by Morgan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub with a little methylated spirit ir surgical spirit on a clean cloth, or cotton wool.. Leave to dry for a moment, then polish off with a lint-free cloth, microfibre cloth or newspaper, if you like. This method will remove greasy build-up very efficiently. It also has the merit of not saturating the surface of the mirror. You don't want any solution to get to the back of the glass and make spots on the silvering. (For anyone in the USA, these products are called denatured alcohol and rubbing alcohol, respectively). Another person suggested lemon oil for the frame. I wouldn't use this because 1. it is not good for gilded frames. 2. the oil can get on the glass and can be a pain to remove. If you have a polished wood frame then try a very little polish sprayed on a cloth. If gilt, then just dust it occasionally.
2016-05-19 22:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it sounds like a vanity.
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2007-09-20 16:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they are called 'vanities', or a vanity. I think.
2007-09-20 16:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by yummy1400 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋