Antique Buffet
Antique Vanity
You may or may not have ever thought about getting an antique vanity, but there are many ways to use a real antique or even a reproduction or Antique Style vanity in your home decorating and remodeling.
There are so many decorating styles now days and those styles no longer a re strict and rigid design styles. Eclectic decorating is more popular and can be a very creative and interesting way to decorate or remodel your home.
Some ways that people will use an authentic antique vanity is to restore it to original and use it strictly like it was originally. Depending on the value, you will need to decide carefully if you wish to have it restored, since there are times when this will diminish it's value. On the other hand if the antique vanity is in very poor shape it would be a great candidate for your creativity. Since the value of a piece that is in poor condition is minimal, you can only increase it's value by restoring or repairing it. In the process of fixing it you may decide to use it in a less that authentic way for your decorating.
Many times and old vanity can be retrofitted to be a modern sink and faucet cabinet, actual installed as a permanent fixture. With proper planning and care this can be a very nice way to use an old decrepit piece of furniture. Really your own creativity and imagination is your only limit when doing this.
You may eve n be able to repurpose furniture or cabinets used for any purpose in home or business in this way. We have seen buffets. sideboards, dressers, even commercial office furniture turned into very nice bathroom vanities.
Where could cabinets be founds for this?
Really your own creativity in finding these pieces is part of the fun. There are thrift shops, flee markets and second hand stores that may have pieces that can be used. In some parts of the country estate and farm auctions are another great place to find items.
We have found some items by using the classified section of the local newspaper and online classified site such as Craigslist can be a good resource. It does take time, and you will not often find exactly what you are looking for, but if you keep an open mind oftentimes what you find will spur more creativity and you will create a masterpiece that even surpasses what your original goal was.
The key is to just have fun and you will be able to have an antique vanity that you can be proud of for many years to come
About the Author
Olivia really loves her home and family and lives life to the full and has been writing about her knowledge and experience. Feel free to see some of her material at Antique Sink and Antique Vanity.
What is the best way to sell a piece of Antique Furniture?
I have and old buffet that was given to me. It dates between the 1950's and 60's. Not sure what I should be selling if for. I'm not sure what type of wood the peice is. How can I get it apprasised and sold?
Call an antique dealer in your area. They'll be glad to come look at it and appraise it. Don't let them under pay you. Also, look in an antique book at the library. You'll get a better idea of how much it's worth. Good luck. Wish I could afford it....
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ANTIQUE WALNUT FRENCH RENAISSANCE STYLE BUFFET CABINET |  |
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US $6,010.00 | 5h 5m |
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Dale Tiffany PG90080 Doheny Buffet Lamp Antique Brass and Fabric Shade | |
8 Bids | US $13.50 | 5h 10m |
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ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI MARBLE BURLED WALNUT BUFFET CU | |
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US $3,440.00 | 7h 6m |
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Grandmas antique Hollywood Regency credenza sideboard buffet P U NY | |
0 Bid | US $199.99 | 14h 54m |
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1880s FRENCH SIDEBOARD BUFFET Magnificent Antique LK | |
0 Bid | US $1,500.00 | 15h 41m |
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Antique Sideboard Buffet in Claremont California | |
0 Bid | US $175.00 | 16h 27m |
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Antique European Pine Sideboard Buffet Server Credenza | |
0 Bid | US $1,800.00 | 18h 35m |
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Antique Clarinet Buffet Crampon Cie A Paris 1920 | |
0 Bid | US $149.00 | 20h 21m |
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Vintage Retro Highboard Sideboard Dresser Buffet Antique | |
0 Bid | US $199.00 | 22h 44m |
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Gorgeous vintage antique waterfall walnut veneer buffet from early 1940s | |
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US $1,750.00 | 23h 27m |
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Antique Ornate Quarter Sawn Tiger Oak Sideboard Buffet | |
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US $3,499.99 | 1d 3m |
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Antique Marble Top Mahogany Bar Dining Room Server Buffet | |
0 Bid | US $1,500.00 | 12h 58m |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE DRAWER CABINET BUFFET DESK DRESSER CABINET FINGER JOINT NICE | |
0 Bid | US $8.99 | 1d 15h 14m |
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FREE SHIPPING 30 RETRO ANTIQUE BRONZED GOLD CANDLESTICK BUFFET TABLE LAMPS | |
0 Bid | US $59.00 | 1d 17h 39m |
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WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VINTAGE MURPHY BED BUFFET WITH MIRROR | |
0 Bid | US $1,999.99 | 1d 17h 57m |
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antique oak carved 6 legged server sideboard hunt board buffet mirror back | |
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US $699.00 | 1d 19h 4m |
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Accentuated Louis XVI Glass Buffet Antique French Rose Carved | |
0 Bid | US $3,850.00 | 1d 20h 42m |
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Antique Sideboard and Buffet with Vintage Keyed Doors | |
0 Bid | US $250.00 | 2d 1h 30m |
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ANTIQUE BUFFET FOOD WARMER PAN STAND BURNER | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 2d 1h 53m |
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Antique Chippendale Buffet | |
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US $3,500.00 | 2d 2h 27m |
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Antique Eagle Beautiful Buffet Sideboard | |
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US $1,500.00 | 2d 2h 56m |
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Louis XVI Buffet Sideboard Beautiful Antique LOW PRICE | |
0 Bid | US $550.00 | 2d 3h |
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UNUSUAL ANTIQUE FRENCH RENAISSANCE HENRY II BUFFET KNIG | |
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US $4,140.00 | 2d 7h 34m |
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Antique Walnut Victorian 5Ft Mirror Back Buffet Sideboard Server c1900 p93 | |
US $2,899.00 | 1d 17h 29m |
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Rare Antique Finest Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Sideboard Server Buffet | |
0 Bid | US $12,500.00 | 2d 9h 7m |
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Circa 1900s Antique Tiger Oak Side Board Buffet with Lions Head Beveled Mirror | |
0 Bid | US $2,450.00 | 2d 16h 53m |
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Antique Victorian cupboard liquor cabinet server buffet mechanical double doors | |
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US $850.00 | 2d 17h 27m |
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LOT 6 PC Antique Silver plated Covered buffet server table food BUTTER DISHES | |
1 Bid | US $9.95 | 2d 17h 58m |
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Luxurious Antique Damask Orchids Creamy White Buffet Runner 60 Long x 30 Wide | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 18h 18m |
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ANTIQUE CHINESE CABINET BUFFET CARVED CALLIGRAPHY POEM | |
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US $3,590.00 | 2d 18h 41m |
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ANTIQUE WALNUT ROMANTIC FRENCH RENAISSANCE BUFFET HUTCH | |
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US $4,799.00 | 2d 23h 52m |
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LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XIII BARLEY TWIST BUFFET | |
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US $5,999.00 | 3d 52m |
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ANTIQUE FLAME MAHOGANY TRADITIONAL QUEEN ANNE SIDEBOARD BUFFET | |
0 Bid | US $499.99 | 3d 54m |
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ANTIQUE Tiger Oak Bowed Door Buffet Server With Beveled Mirror Large Roomy | |
0 Bid | US $550.00 | 3d 1h 3m |
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SMALL ANTIQUE CARVED OAK HENRY II BUFFET ARCHITECTURAL | |
0 Bid | US $1,150.00 | 3d 4h 22m |
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Big Oak Built in Cabinet Sideboard Buffet Antique Cabinet Wow Back Bar | |
0 Bid | US $2,000.00 | 1d 48m |
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Antique 1900 Sideboard Server Buffet Bar Cabinet Mahogany Carved Very Nice | |
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US $595.00 | 3d 14h 13m |
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Antique American Oak Wormy Chestnut Sideboard Buffet With Mirror On The Top | |
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US $595.00 | 3d 14h 13m |
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Antique Irwin Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball Claw Server Buffet Sideboard | |
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US $350.00 | 3d 14h 13m |
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♔ Antique Solid Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Credenza by Drexel Heritage ♔ | |
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US $1,900.00 | 3d 17h 1m |
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Antique Vintage LINEN Tray Buffet Cloth Embroidery CROCHET lace Edge 22x30 | |
0 Bid | US $11.06 | 3d 19h 25m |
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Antique Italian solid walnut tall buffet | |
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US $9,500.00 | 3d 19h 40m |
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Antique French Renaissance style buffet | |
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US $5,500.00 | 3d 19h 59m |
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Antique Italian walnut buffet | |
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US $5,500.00 | 3d 19h 59m |
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Antique Elite Limoges Buffet Set of Dishes Excellent RARE | |
0 Bid | US $329.95 | 1d 15h 45m |
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Antique Small Wood Buffet | |
0 Bid | US $75.00 | 3d 22h 41m |
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1930s Antique Mahogany Buffet and China Cabinet PICK UP Only | |
0 Bid | US $400.00 | 3d 22h 45m |
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ANTIQUE HAMMERED ALUMINUM ICE BUCKET Forman Inc Brooklyn NY BAR BUFFET | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 3d 23h 11m |
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ANTIQUE CARVED OAK FRENCH HENRY II RENAISSANCE BUFFET H | |
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US $3,740.00 | 4d 4m |
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NICE Antique COME PACKT Sideboard MISSION Stickley Era Buffet w1102 | |
0 Bid | US $750.00 | 4d 15m |
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Winsome Wood Windsor Chair, Natural, Set of 2 $67.94 Quality built Windsor chair. Solid wood construction. Fully assembled. Smooth Contour seat comfort seating. ... |
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Winsome Wood Wine Cabinet with Drawer and Glass Holder, Walnut $137.94 Finish/Color :Walnut Wine Cabinet Holds everything necessary for preparing and enjoying a glass of wine Holds 20 bottles Wine glasses Drawer for accessories... |
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Winsome Lynnwood Drop Leaf High Table $113.63 Accent your home with the Drop Leaf High Table! This elegant piece features a classic style with an antique walnut finish over solid wood, a great choice for a buffet table in the dining room and beyond. The drop leaf raises and lowers easily, providing extra serving space when entertaining, or a nice breakfast table for everyday dining in the kitchen. Full open size (leaf up) : ... |
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Dale Tiffany TB101113 Boehme Buffet Lamp, Antique Golden Sand and Art Glass Shade $234.00 The Boheme family of lighting from the Antiques Roadshow⢠collection takes its inspiration from a Galle lamp from the 1890s. Features a double overlaid and etched glass shade and base. Antique bronze sand finish.... |
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Table Lamp (2/Ctn) by Famous Brand Furniture $149.63 Famous Collection Copper Table mp Dimensions:Inches: 16.5Wx12Dx31H25 Metric: 419.1mm W x 304.8mm D x 787.4mm H More Dimensions: Shade: 12.5W x 16.5D x 31H Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.... |
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Dale Tiffany Boehme Tiffany Table Lamp $309.00 This Dale Tiffany table lamp is from the Boehme family of lighting from the Antiques Roadshow⢠collection. Taking its inspiration from a Galle lamp from the 1890s, this table lamp features a double overlaid and etched glass shade and base. Antique bronze sand finish. Uses two 60 watt bulbs (not included). 28" high. Shade measures 16" wide.... |
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Antique Cutlery Napkins Guest Towels or buffet napkins 12 count per pack Suitable for indoor or outdoor use with a quality print on 3 ply tissue... |
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American Lighting Twin Pack 8631L Buffet Lamp $99.99 This 8631L twin buffet lamp is our brand new lamp for this year. it has 12" diameter silk worm beaded shade with eyelash trim. 30" height with antique silver finish. Push on/off switch. It is heavy weighted base with a lot of detail on the base. It is perfect for decoration on your rooms. American lighting limited warranty. UL & CUL listed.... |
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Farah One Light Table Lamp in Antique Gold $44.00 7621-TL Features: -One light table lamp. -Antique Gold finish. -Metal construction. -Beige damask shade. -Portable. Specifications: -Accommodates (1) 60W edison base bulb. -Manufacturer provides 90 days limited warranty. -Overall dimensions: 33'' H x 10'' D.... |
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One Light Accent Lamp in Antique Brass $19.99 11427-003 Features: -Accent lamp. -Antique Brass finish. -85pct Steel, 5pct plastic and 10pct other construction. -Faux leather shade. -On/off push on socket. -T20 compliant. -ISTA 3A certified. -Eco friendly. -Assembly required. -Manufacturer provides one year warranty. Specifications: -Accommodates (1) 13W CFL bulb (included). -Overall dimensions: 16.5'' H x 10'' W x 10'' D.... |
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Graceland One Light Table Lamp in Antique Silver $44.00 7756-TL Features: -One light table lamp. -Antique Silver finish. -Resin construction. -White damask beaded shade. -With glass accents. -Portable. Specifications: -Accommodates (1) 40W candelabra base bulb. -Manufacturer provides 90 days limited warranty. -Overall dimensions: 29'' H x 8.5'' D.... |
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Borghese Media Cabinet/Buffet $1,879.99 8311-567 Features: -Fully Beveled Scratch Resistant Antique Silvered Mirror Panels.-Mirrored Kent-End Legs. Color/Finish: -Lovely Antique Silver Finish.... |
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Tibetan Antique Animal Painting Buffet Table Tv Stand Cabinet Awk2058 This is a Tibetan antique buffet cabinet which is made of solid elm wood. The front of cabinet has animal painting on it. Right now, you can use it as TV stand table, and its storage can be hold the TV or DVD components. Outside Dimensions: 60.5"Wx17.25"Dx31.5"H Origin: Tibet Material: Solid Elm Wood... |
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101 Mission Furniture Plans You Can Build $5.99 Mission furniture has always been regarded as some of the most beautiful antique items ever built. Now you can take your love of woodworking and beautiful furniture and build these items yourself. This complete book includes 101 of the most popular, time-tested, antique plans available. Complete plans for items such as; Oak Serving Table, Wardrobe, Pool Table, Hall Bench, Mission Sideboard, Roll T... |
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Grand Rapids Furniture: The Story of America's Furniture City $27.60 Grand Rapids Furniture: The Story of America's Furniture City is the first major history to be published about the place that once crowned itself "The Paris of Furniture Design." Over 200 photos illustrate the lively text by Christian G. Carron, curator of one of the nation's largest furniture collections. The story begins in the 1830's with the region's first cabinetmakers, and covers designs f... |
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Stickley Brothers Furniture: Identification & Value Guide (Identification & Values) $1,749.59 Stickley Brothers Furniture features armchairs, bookcases, chests, desks, rockers, footstools, dressers, tables, sideboards, and much more, produced by Stickely from 1892 to 1954. A brief history on Stickley Brothers Furniture Company opens the book, followed by the photo gallery and listings, which include model number, description, size, condition, identifying marks, signature information, and c... |
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Galeria San Jorge by Bernard Buffet - Fine Art Print / Poster - 23.00 x 35.00 Galeria San Jorge by Bernard Buffet - Fine Art Print / Poster - 23.00 x 35.00 - Brand New - Ships rolled in a plastic sleeve inside of a crush proof mailing tube - Paper Size: 23.00 x 35.00 in - Image Size: 23.00 x 35.00 in... |
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Nudel Buffet by R Lobig Fine Art Print / Poster 19.75 x 15.75 in. Nudel Buffet by R Lobig Fine Art Print / Poster 19.75 x 15.75 in. - Brand New Fine Art Print / Poster - Ships Rolled in a crush proof tube - Paper Size: 19.75 x 15.75 in. - Image Size: 16.25 x 19.75 in.... |
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Nudel Buffet by R Lobig Fine Art Print / Poster 11.75 x 9.50 in. Nudel Buffet by R Lobig Fine Art Print / Poster 11.75 x 9.50 in. - Brand New Fine Art Print / Poster - Ships Rolled in a crush proof tube - Paper Size: 11.75 x 9.50 in. - Image Size: 9.00 x 11.75 in.... |
