{"title":"Vanities","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"art-deco-french-ceramic-wash-set-w-gilt-bandscirca-1930","title":"Art Deco French Ceramic Wash Set w\/ Gilt Bands c. 1930","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA French Art Deco wash pitcher and basin in glazed earthenware by Moulin des Loups and Hamage, northern France, circa 1930. The set pairs a generous basin with opposed tab handles and a tall ovoid pitcher with flared lip and angular strap handle. Both are finished in a warm ivory glaze with gilt banding to the rims, the restrained decoration highlighting the streamlined profiles. Wash sets like this stood on bedroom washstands or dressing tables before indoor plumbing was universal and remained fashionable as elegant vanity pieces into the interwar years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith its clean silhouette and minimal ornament, this set embodies the Art Deco sensibility of the era. Moulin des Loups and Hamage were among the leading northern factories, known for durable yet refined ceramics that combined practical function with stylish finish. This set reads as a sculptural accent and brings a quiet touch of period elegance to a bathroom or guest suite. Use the pitcher as a vase for branches or roses, and let the basin corral rolled hand towels, soaps, or bath salts. On a dressing table or console, the pair lends subtle sheen and soft color, grounding a vignette of mirrors, perfume bottles, or framed photographs. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003ePicher is 11½\" high x 9¾\" long. Basin is 5\" high x 17\" diameter\u003cbr\u003ePicher is 29cm high x 25cm long. Basin is 13cm high x 43cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51593008152914,"sku":"22677","price":1245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC09203_2d7d0f4c-a5f5-4c2a-8750-f6eec0eca453.jpg?v=1758801578"},{"product_id":"cheerful-french-art-deco-faience-wash-set-circa-1950s-13","title":"Cheerful French Art Deco Faience Wash Set Circa 1950s - 13\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis colorful French faience wash set, stamped by the Saint-Amand manufactory, comprises a tall pitcher, a broad circular basin, and a rectangular soap dish. Crafted in white tin-glazed earthenware, it features a vibrant transfer Art Deco–style geometric pattern in cobalt and midnight blue accented with bright orange roundels. Such bedroom wash sets were standard before indoor plumbing, the jug for fresh water, the basin for washing, and the small tray for soap or hairpins. In very good vintage condition, it retains its crisp lines and lively colors, bringing a touch of nostalgic elegance to any interior.\n\nSaint Amand les Eaux was a major center of French faïence from the eighteenth century, and in the interwar years the Faïenceries de Saint Amand, including Moulin des Loups and Hamage, were known for brightly colored transfer and stencil work that suited modern interiors. \nThis set brings a striking graphic presence to a marble-topped washstand, bathroom vanity, or guest room dresser, adding both a bright touch of color and a nostalgic nod to the beauty rituals of another era. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight wear.\u003cbr\u003eBasin is approx. 4¼\" high x 13\" diameter. Pitcher is approx. 13\" high  \u003cbr\u003eBasin is approx. 11cm high x 33cm diameter. Pitcher is approx. 33cm high \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52002189410642,"sku":"23104","price":622.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC04777_2bdb3a80-bd6c-40db-8207-2737529b116a.jpg?v=1762962756"},{"product_id":"french-art-deco-vanity-circa-1940s-55-x-391-2","title":"French Art Deco Vanity circa 1940s - 55\" x 39½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis elegant French Art Deco vanity from the 1940s features ribbon-grain mahogany veneer and a round cut and beveled mirror framed by a sculptural scalloped backboard that adds a subtle touch of glamour. The design rests on bold U-shaped supports over a stepped plinth, while the apron contains three drawers with their original brass button pulls providing practical storage. Compact yet visually striking, it combines graceful geometry with warm materials, its surface displaying a timeworn patina with light wear, faint water marks, and gentle age to the mirror and brass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece suits a bedroom or dressing room paired with a low upholstered stool, where its curved silhouette softens architectural lines. It also works as an entry or guest-room console, providing a graceful landing spot beneath the mirror for a lamp and a tray of essentials. Accentuate the warm acajou with alabaster or brass lighting and a few period accents such as cut-glass perfume bottles to echo the mirror’s bevel and highlight the cabinetry’s sheen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 55\" high x 39½\" wide x 16½\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 140cm high x 100cm wide x 42cm deep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52002193768786,"sku":"23082","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05135_6da1f418-afb7-4f81-8876-3089f82c0719.jpg?v=1762963311"},{"product_id":"elegant-napoleon-iii-marquetry-dressing-table-291-2-x-251-4","title":"Elegant Napoleon III Marquetry Dressing Table - 29½\" x 25¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis striking late 19th-century compact dressing table is a refined and finely crafted example of Napoleon III marquetry, combining elegance, craftsmanship, and decorative charm. Made in mahogany and ebonized pearwood, it features a striking contrast of decorative styles.\nThe top is richly inlaid with a central floral bouquet in maple and walnut marquetry, framed by scrolling foliage and enhanced with subtle shading that gives depth and a softly modelled, almost painterly effect. The drawer frieze is also adorned with delicate floral marquetry, echoing the refined decoration of the top. In contrast, the surrounding structure incorporates geometric motifs, notably the black and white banding that outlines the top and is repeated along the stretchers, creating a bold and graphic counterpoint.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe slender structure rests on elegantly turned barley-twist legs, joined by stretchers that continue the geometric decoration, reinforcing the balance between ornament and structure. The interplay between the dark ebonized elements and the warm tones of the inlay enhances the richness of the piece while maintaining a light and graceful presence.\nThe top lifts to reveal a fitted interior in rosewood, complete with its original mirror, which shows light foxing consistent with age. The compartments provide practical storage while preserving the refined aesthetic of the piece.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCarefully restored and in superb condition, this petite coiffeuse stands out for the quality of its materials and the precision of its craftsmanship.  Both decorative and functional, it would sit beautifully in a bedroom as a shared bedside table between two beds, or in a living room or entry as a compact yet compelling console, bringing a touch of late 19th-century French sophistication \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 29½\" high x 25¼\" wide x 16½\" deep  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 75cm high x 64cm wide x 42cm deep \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53019503329618,"sku":"24208","price":5895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08787_c4ebe455-9d71-47d2-8124-dbe08a927fb2.jpg?v=1776156023"},{"product_id":"19th-century-tinted-crystal-vanity-set-and-night-service-attributed-to-baccarat","title":"19th Century Baccarat Crystal Vanity Set and Night Service","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis elegant 19th century ensemble comprises a vanity set and a night service in beautifully tinted crystal, likely produced by the renowned French crystal house Baccarat. The pieces display a harmonious design with finely moulded decoration and a subtle gradient of colour, ranging from warm amber tones to delicate pink hues.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe set includes three toiletry bottles, as well as a night service composed of a carafe and its matching tumbler. The three bottles share the same moulded pattern, with slight variations in color, while the carafe and its glass feature a distinct swirling motif. Together, the surfaces are enriched with dynamic patterns that catch and reflect the light, enhancing the depth and brilliance of the crystal.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile unsigned, the quality of the crystal, the finesse of the moulding, and the richness of the colouring strongly suggest a Baccarat production, noting that the manufactory did not consistently sign its pieces in the 19th century.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ensemble remains in good overall condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. There are small chips to the base of the tumbler from the night service.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA refined and decorative set, evocative of 19th century dressing tables and bedside rituals, combining elegance, functionality, and the timeless appeal of fine French crystal, with beautifully nuanced colours that catch and play with the light. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eVarying sizes. Smaller bottle is 6¼\" high x 2¾\" diameter. Carafe is approx. 8\" high x 5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003eVarying sizes. Smaller bottle is 16cm high x 7cm diameter. Carafe is approx. 20cm high x 13cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53341645766994,"sku":"24438","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC01544_900bd42a-15ee-45c0-957c-540fca24a792.jpg?v=1777969740"},{"product_id":"large-limoges-porcelain-wash-pitcher-and-basin-early-20th-century-141-4","title":"Large Limoges Porcelain Wash Pitcher and Basin, Early 20th Century - 14¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis large French wash pitcher and basin, produced by Union Céramique of Limoges, date to the early 20th century and embody the elegance of the Louis XV Revival style. Crafted in luminous hard-paste Limoges porcelain, the matching set features a richly modeled pitcher with a ruffled rim, scrolling handle, and delicate rocaille relief, paired with a broad basin whose scalloped rim echoes the same flowing ornament. The underside is stamped with the UC Limoges (Union Céramique) mark, used during the first half of the 20th century. The brilliant white glaze beautifully highlights the sculptural relief, and the set remains in very good vintage condition, with only minor wear to the resting points and no visible chips or cracks. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBefore indoor plumbing became commonplace, porcelain ewer-and-basin sets such as this were essential fixtures of the bedroom or dressing room, serving the daily rituals of washing and grooming. Produced in Limoges, France's renowned center of hard-paste porcelain since the eighteenth century, this example combines practical function with refined craftsmanship. The monochrome white glaze allows the graceful relief decoration to take center stage, lending the exuberant Rococo design a freshness and restraint that feel clean and timeless. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eToday, the set makes a striking decorative statement on a bathroom or mudroom console. The pitcher can be filled with fresh branches or blooms, while the basin can serve as an elegant centerpiece for fruit or botanical arrangements, bringing timeless French charm to both traditional and contemporary interiors. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eEwer measures approx. 14¼\" high x 11¾\" long. Basin is approx. 17¼\" diameter x 5½\" high\u003cbr\u003eEwer measures approx. 36cm high x 30cm long. Basin is approx. 44cm diameter x 14cm high\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54194812846418,"sku":"25109","price":1545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC03137_52622ee5-087d-47ff-bb28-501c2d36641c.jpg?v=1786002885"},{"product_id":"french-louis-xvi-style-vanity-with-marble-top-and-triptych-mirror-early-20th-century-55x-361-2","title":"French Louis XVI Style Vanity w\/ Marble Top and Folding Mirror, Early 20th Century - 55\"x  36½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis elegant French vanity table dates from the early 20th century and is inspired by the refined lines of the Louis XVI style. Its graceful silhouette is defined by slender fluted legs joined by delicate curved stretchers, lending the piece a light, airy presence. The shaped top is fitted with a beautifully figured white marble slab, its flowing gray veining enriched by warm amber-toned patina acquired over decades of use. Above, a beveled triptych mirror with adjustable side panels is crowned by a finely carved floral garland, adding a refined, feminine touch. A single central drawer glides smoothly and offers practical storage for jewelry or dressing accessories. The mirrors retain only light signs of age, while the painted finish has been gently distressed to accentuate the crisp neoclassical detailing. The reverse of the mirror is covered with fabric that has been rather roughly fitted, making the piece best suited against a wall unless the backing is refinished. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith its gentle painted finish, graceful proportions, and finely carved details, this vanity brings a quiet elegance to a bedroom or dressing room. The adjustable triptych mirror reflects light beautifully while offering multiple viewing angles, and the marble top provides an elegant surface for perfume bottles, jewelry, or a favorite vase. Paired with an upholstered stool and a few carefully chosen objects, it creates an intimate corner that feels personal and quietly elegant. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 55\" high x 36½\" wide x 18½\" deep. Leg clearance is 26½\" \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 140cm high x 93cm wide x 47cm deep. Leg clearance is 67cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54196720370002,"sku":"25130","price":5195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC03453_db3b500c-69a3-482b-9655-aa9f75d68cc1.jpg?v=1786018003"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/collections\/1x1--14_e0238653-9c5c-4e96-b26b-cc6830de56db.jpg?v=1776155670","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/collections\/vanities.oembed","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}