What Are Kneehole Dressing Tables?

According to OldandSold.com, a kneehole table is defined as a dressing table or writing table that features a recessed center to accommodate the knees of the sitter. This design dates back to the early 18th century. The kneehole table later metamorphosed into the library table. Does this Spark an idea?

Function

Do you really need a kneehole dressing table? Do you put make-up on? Do you style your hair? If you have answered yes, then a dressing table is definitely a necessity. Dressing tables come in all kinds of styles. Some are constructed out of dark, ornate wood, while others are white and may feature hand-painted designs, which young and old girls alike will love.

Benefits

Anyone can sit comfortably at the dressing table, applying make-up or fixing hair, without having to scrunch or angle one's legs and knees off to one side. There is ample counter space on each side of the center mirror, and there are storage drawers on both sides of the unit. Best of all, there is a spacious gap right in the center for the user's legs and knees. Often a vanity seat, which is just the right size, width and height, comes with the kneehole dressing table, which could be put in your bathroom or your bedroom or even in your closet, if you are lucky enough to have a spacious walk-in closet. Make sure that you have appropriate lighting in the vicinity of the dressing table so that you can see yourself properly.

Luxurious Accompaniment to the Table

Vanity chairs can be backless and rectangular, comparable to a bench, or circular, more like a stool than a chair, or have cushioned, upholstered backs. Just as long as the chair is the right height for your kneehole vanity dressing table, any kind of chair will work. However, there is something really elegant and indulgent about a plush, skirted chair. It brings to mind those fabulous movie stars of the 1920s and 1930s who were featured in the glitzy movie magazines in their luxurious bedrooms, getting ready for a date with ... Tyrone Power or Clark Gable. Indulge yourself. Buy the perfect kneehole dressing table and accompanying chair, spritz yourself with some elegant and seductive perfume, don your satin peignoir and get ready for your close up!

General Style of Antique Kneehole Dressing Tables

You can still find antique kneehole dressing tables, but be prepared to spend some money. Most of the antique kneehole dressing tables were walnut, which makes them very valuable and expensive. You may find one that has a hinged top. Lift up the top and there should be a place for dressing accessories, according to Cilss.org. The general style included two or three tiers of drawers of different depths and a serpentine or straight front.

Mirrors To Go With Your Dressing Table

Many kneehole dressing tables come complete with attached mirrors, as well as vanity seats; however, if the dressing table that you purchase doesn't have an attached or accompanying mirror, there are mirrors made specifically for this purpose. Oakfunituresolutions.co.uk is one on-line company that has a variety of dressing table/vanity top mirrors that you can choose from.