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Photo shows how to create a dressing table and mirror by hanging a 36"x72" plate glass mirror on the wall, surrounded with molding and by adding a 2"x12"x36" shelf. Est. cost: $55.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1972 (v.50#7) pg. 52

Photo shows how to convert a second hand dresser into a wall hung vanity. Dresser's legs become base for a bench. Est. cost: $50.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1973 (v.51#7) pg. 68

Photo shows a free-standing closet/dressing module built from 2x2s and tempered hardboard. One half is a simple closet and the other is a recessed vanity with mirror and fluorescent lighting. Est. cost: $77.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1974 (v.52#7) pg. 36

Photo shows how to make a 24"x36" counter with a drawer and cupboard. Plans must be ordered. Est. cost: $21.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1977 (v.55#7) pg. 83

Tip: How to build a grooming area in the corner of a bedroom.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1979 (v.57#2) pg. 107

Corner vanity. Transform a corner into a vanity nook. Est. cost: $72.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1983 (v.61#2) pg. 74, 129

Swing-open study desk for a bedroom does double-duty as a desk and vanity (or hobby center). Built from 1/2" plywood.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1983 (v.61#6) pg. 20

Eight pages of tips for decorating with sheets. Includes instructions for: (1) chair seat covers, (2) table mats, (3) dressing table skirt, (4) wrap-and-tie pillow, (5) folding screen.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1987 (v.65#9) pg. 95, 158

Decorating with sheets. Includes instructions for a dressing-table skirt.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1990 (v.68#7) pg. 73, 83

Five piece bedroom suite for a young girl captures the charm of 18th century Baroque design. Constructed of hardwood, MDF, and plywood. Part 2. Vanity table (featuring a full-length mirror) and matching stool.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1994 (v.17#6) pg. 49

How to decorate an inexpensive unfinished vanity table with "ormolu" garlands made from Flo-Sculpt.
FAMILY CIRCLE Feb 3 1978 (v.91#2) pg. 90, 96

Elegant vanity set features a simple table, decorative skirt, padded mirror frame and matching ottoman. Est. cost: $90.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jul 12 1983 (v.96#10) pg. 108, 171

A dressing table on a wall. Two-shelf vanity to mount beneath a mirror is built from plywood. Top shelf is 26"x15".
FAMILY HANDYMAN #204 Dec 1979 (v.29#10) pg. 68

Pine dressing table features handturned legs and a single large drawer. Overall dimensions: 15"x32"x34" tall.
FINE WOODWORKING #54 Sep-Oct 1985 pg. 52

Queen Anne dressing table. This lowboy incorporates the features found on pieces made in Connecticut during the 18th century. Features include an ogee-scrolled apron, cast brass hardware, cabriole legs, and 4 drawers. Overall dimensions: 30" tall, 34" wide, 20" deep.
FINE WOODWORKING #80 Jan-Feb 1990 pg. 68

Oriental-style vanity table and matching stool. Removable velvet-lined jewelry and makeup trays are hidden under the vanity's mirrored lid. Overall dimensions: 34" wide, 31" tall, 18" deep.
FINE WOODWORKING #85 Nov-Dec 1990 pg. 68

Wall-hung vanity and lighted wall-hung mirror.
HOME CRAFTSMAN Nov 1963-Feb 1964 pg. 38

Elegant vanity features a large arch-topped mirror flanked by two adjustable mirrored wings. Built of particleboard and plywood. Painted to achieve a high-gloss white finish.
HOME MECHANIX #704 Dec 1986 (v.82) pg. 56

Contemporary styled storage modules that serve as closets and incorporate baskets for sweaters, drawers, shoe racks and wall bins for accessories. Complete system has 5 modules seperated by mirror-backed, glass-shelved niches. Soffit holds recessed lights. Vanity with lighted mirror is included.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1979 (v.4#4) pg. 32

Illuminated grooming (make-up) cabinet features 3 mirrors and built-in storage.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #548 Jan 1974 (v.70) pg. 82

Cross-stitched floral designs for inserts on the backs of a brush and mirror, the top of a powder box and a vanity tray.
NEEDLE & CRAFT Apr 1989 (v.12#2) pg. 56, 61, 36

Easy-built modular furniture. Five different pieces start with one basic frame. Sewing center, serving bar, desk unit, grooming nook and room divider.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1974 (v.141#1) pg. 63

Modern vanity for a spare corner includes a circular lavatory and dressing table.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1966 (v.189#4) pg. 162

Secretary/vanity with bench. Modern style secretary desk is built from one sheet of plywood. Unit stands 70" tall and features 2 bookshelves above the desk top. Design is a winner in the 2nd annual Plywood Project contest.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1978 (v.213#2) pg. 104

Swivel seat vanity stool. Circular stool with four slightly-curved legs and an upholstered seat that rotates on a lazy susan bearing.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #79 Jul 1994 (v.14#1) pg. 62, 39 (Insert)

Mahogany vanity (dressing table) of "modern" design is reprinted from a post-World War II issue of The Deltagram. It features two pedestals, four large drawers, and a mirror with two movable wings.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #111 Nov 1999 (v.19#5) pg. 24

Vanity table has box with hinged mirror top and three drawers.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Feb 1965 (v.36#2) pg. 97

A scalloped-top lowboy (dressing table). A perfect exercise for learning the skills associated with 18th-century Queen Anne style furniture making. Overall dimensions: 36"x23"x32" tall.
WOODWORK #24 Nov-Dec 1993 pg. 41
Added Info WOODWORK #26 Apr 1994 pg. 8

Design for a magnificent dressing-table based on exhaustive historical research. The design is inspired by the Sheraton period (circa 1790's). It features a curved front, ebony decorative beading, marbled paper linings, tilting mirror, extensive veneer, and eight side boxes. Overall dimensions: 820mm wide, 1180mm tall, 450mm deep.
WOODWORKER #1096 Mar 1985 (v.89) pg. 181

Ingenious desk converts into a dressing table. The base consists of an open stand (with its own drawers) into which fits a reversible top surface which carries its own double-ended drawer sections. The top is flipped over to form either a dressing table or desk surface. The dressing-table side includes a built-in mirror with two adjustable "wings". Overall dimensions of base: 42" long, 21" wide, 24" tall.
WOODWORKER #1114 Sep 1986 (v.90#9) pg. 750

Curves and angles characterize these mahogany bedside tables and dressing table. The dressing table features a unique mirror shape and five drawers with non-rectangular fronts. Overall dimensions: 1050x445x700mm tall (41"x18"x28") plus mirror. The night stands feature one drawer and a woven cane shelf. Overall dimensions: 390x390x635mm tall (15"x15"x30").
WOODWORKER Mar 1989 (v.93#3) pg. 274

Contemporary dressing table consists of two slim boxes suspended at right angles on four legs that pierce them like stakes. The square legs are slightly curved and flare at the foot.
WOODWORKER Jun 1992 (v.96#6) pg. 43

Traditional dressing table is styled like a two-pedestal desk. It features three drawers in each pedestal and a center drawer above the knee hole. A tilting mirror in the back center of the top completes the unit. Overall dimensions: 48"x16"x27" tall (plus mirror).
WOODWORKER Oct 1993 (v.97#10) pg. 40

Queen Anne lowboy (dressing table), circa 1730-1760. Copied from piece in Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). Overall dimensions: 34" wide, 21" deep, 30" tall.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1985 (v.9#2) pg. 32

Low-cost vanity table has eight drawers.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1963 (v.19#4) pg. 54

Contemporary 3-mirror vanity can be used with 1 mirror over the chest, 2 mirrors over 2 chests or 3 mirrors with 2 chests and a center shelf.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1965 (v.21#1) pg. 35

American adaptation of a French coiffeur table with a mirror on underside of the hinged lid. Table is 27" high, 52" wide and 19" deep.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1966 (v.22#5) pg. 14

"Orange Crate" vanity with removable top for easy portability.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1966 (v.22#6) pg. 12

19th century English dressing table replica features legs that are tapered on lower section with fluting the full length of the outside corners. Drawer fronts are veneered with cock beading to protect the edges of the veneer. Overall dimensions: 27" tall, 29" wide, 20" deep.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1986 (v.42#6) pg. 4

Wall-hung vanity. Adjustable shelves, supported by wall standards, are placed adjacent to a large wall-hung mirror. Under the mirror is a wall-hung two-shelf unit to store cosmetics, hair supplies, etc.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1987 (v.43#3) pg. 71

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