Do you ever think about why people tend to love an antique vanity so much? To investigate this trend, let’s go back a century or so ago, before the supremacy of plastics, when natural hardwoods were the norm in all furnishings.
Expert craftsmen worked away at their art every day, churning out a unique antique vanity that was stylish and distinguished. This was long before the assembly line days of mass production, so while many craftsmen imitated their own antique vanity, they could never perfectly replicate it. Because of this, every vanity was imbued with its own unique character, and anyone lucky enough to own such furniture could take pride in knowing that their vanity was one of a kind and built just for them.
We had a pretty great antique vanity like that one when I was growing up.
It stood about five feet tall, and it had a dark stained finish. The legs of the vanity were shaped like big bear paws, as I remember. It was truly one of a kind, and I remember those bear paws clearly to this day. That’s what an antique bath vanity is supposed to do. A vanity should not just grab your attention, but it should leave a mark on your mind as well. When I walk into a room that has an antique vanity in it, for a moment in my mind, I can travel back to a time when everything was manufactured by hand to represent the epitome of skill and talent, when all things felt real and alive, and artificialty was frowned upon not embraced. A time when highly skilled craftsmen took great pride in their work and built a beautiful antique vanity that would stand the test of time.
I would be remiss if I didn’t say “assembly lines aren’t all bad.” After all, modern machine production means our goods are far more affordable than before, and they can reach more people in less time. But I do know for a fact that quality has been sacrificed for quantity, in the name of progress. Having an antique vanity helps me feel a connection to my ancestors in a way that simple photographs can’t quantify. It takes me to a place where there are no automobiles, no deadlines, and a man or woman could slow down and enjoy life to the fullest measure.
If you feel like I do and believe that your home furnishings speak volumes about you, you should definitely consider investing in a great antique vanity. A house is just a thing made of wood, brick, and stone. A home is a living thing that you bring life to with yourself, your family, and your furnishings. An antique vanity doesn’t just change the appearance of a room, it changes its character and personality as well. The type of personality depends on you and what your tastes are. Bathgems boasts a huge selection of antique vanity, so you should be able to find one that will change the personality of your bathroom to what you want it to be.
There is a stunning variety of antique vanity available online today. I have recently browsed several pages on Bathgems and other retail sites and I am happy to report that no two vanities on these sites look alike. Some of them have a rustic pioneer type feel to them, while others seem to be fit for a king and queen. It’s the most eclectic and awesome array of vanities I have ever seen. Each piece is a display of utilitarian artistry that is rarely seen in today’s post industrial revolution world. Any of these would be well suited to be a prop in a period movie because they are so convincing. I know some who are reading this might be thinking, “an antique vanity looks beautiful, sure, but don’t you have to sacrifice function to get such a nice form?” The answer is absolutely not. A antique vanity from Bathgems offer both form and function. the vanity design is easily superior. If you prefer your antique bathroom vanity to have a wood stain finish, or if you like the black hard wood with the fossil stone counter, or you like an elegant white finish with a marble counter top, chances are Bathgems has the right antique vanity for you. Each vanity comes with its own character and uniqueness that will transform your bathroom into a room with a personality all its own.
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