Many bedrooms now have a dressing table. This furniture is a truly feminine "territory": hygiene items, cosmetics, jewelry and accessories are stored there. Before the mirror, a woman can conjure over the hair, take care of the skin, apply makeup. As a rule, dressing tables are decorated with carved elements and have a mass of drawers, shelves and secret doors. This embodiment of designer fantasy and luxury will decorate any room.
History of furniture: dressing table with mirror
For the first time toilet tables appeared in the XVIII century. This lady's piece of furniture - the brainchild of the Baroque era. Mistresses received their acquaintances in the boudoir and in the same place they brought beauty to the mirror. Initially, the tables were decorated with Chinese motifs, gold and bronze ornaments. They resembled works of art. Accurate mirrors were on strong stands, or mounted in a hinged cover. Fashion on the ladies' table spread very quickly all over the world.
In the XIX century, "manor" tables spread in Russia, which resembled chests with mirrors and drawers. In the Soviet era, the houses were trellises or a dressing table. They were equipped with large folding mirrors of three leaves. But they were put not in the bedroom, but in the hall, to see themselves from all sides, before leaving the street.
In a modern apartment, a dressing table can be installed both in the bedroom and in the hallway, provided there is a large window and the room is sufficiently lit.
Types of tables
In spacious and bright bedrooms, you can choose the option when the table is mounted in the cabinet . In other cases, a design resembling a desk consisting of a table and a mirror above it is used. Mirror can hang separately, or mount to the table. The choice of mirrors is extensive: oval, round, rectangular, figured models. If the mirror has a leaf, as in a treelike, then you can see yourself from different sides.
In case the room is small and compact, but still it would be desirable to organize a personal corner where you can fix your makeup, you can use a suspended console or a shelf with a mirror.
Today, the stores feature dressing tables in a variety of designs. There are iron tables in the Art Nouveau style with a transparent glass table top, or cozy rattan tables for ethnic style or art deco. But still the most common option is a classic wooden dressing table with a mirror made of walnut, cherry and other valuable wood. The products are decorated with curved legs, graceful patterns and elegant wood carvings. Very nice look artificially aged white dressing tables with a mirror. Designers create the effect of scuffs or burnt surface, which is typical for the Provencal style. The white dressing tables with a mirror look especially gentle and feminine, so the lovely ladies are so fond of it. Designers are advised to choose tables, guided by the size of the room and the location of their placement. The table should not stand at the aisle or take up too much space. In a small room it is better to choose a corner set with beautiful bright lights. Shelves and drawers can be located both inside the table and on the sides of the table. If the room is large enough, you can allow a full table that resembles a professional table in the make-up room.
Do not forget about the seats. It can be a chair or a soft puff. By the way, the ottoman can be chosen with a hinged lid, which will increase the storage space. Before buying, sit down at a table, imagine yourself in your room. If you feel comfortable, and the table is visually suitable for the room, you can safely buy it.
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