Picture a dressing table in the golden age of glamour, soft lamplight catching a mirrored tray and a matched set of brushes laid out just so. This vintage 1930s and 1940s vanity set carries all of that romance with it. Five graceful pieces rest together on an ornate silver filigree tray with a mirrored base, each one finished with a creamy back hand-decorated with a delicate spray of flowers in soft reds, blues, and golds.
The collection includes a hand mirror, two matching brushes, and a pair of lidded glass jars, all unified by that same lovely floral motif. Sets like these were treasured wedding and Christmas gifts in their day, a small luxury that turned the simple acts of brushing one’s hair or dabbing on powder into a moment of quiet elegance. You can almost picture the soft glow of a vanity lamp reflected in that mirrored tray.
What makes a complete set like this such a find is exactly that, its completeness. Over the decades, pieces wander off, jars break, and handles go missing. To find all five together, still matched and still charming, is a genuine treat for any collector or anyone who simply loves the glamour of the period.
Imagine it styled on a bedroom dresser, the glass jars holding cotton or hairpins, the mirror catching the morning light. It is a beautiful nod to old Hollywood that works just as well as everyday luxury. Come see this lovely vanity set in person at Pollyanna’s Antiques in downtown Mt. Clemens, open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 to 4.