9 best dressing tables that turn any room into a boudoir

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By its very nature, the dressing table is a glamorous and indulgent furniture piece, but it’s also a functional one – providing accessible storage for our getting ready needs.

It awards the room an inviting focal point, too, so you’ll want to find a stylish unit to suit your bedroom or dressing room decor.

No dressing table is complete without a mirror, and where some designs come with an integrated looking glass, others rely on a freestanding or wall-mounted one, so think carefully about both floor and wall space when you’re planning on where to place your new vanity table.

Just like pairing a chair with a home office desk, you’ll need to think about posture and comfort if you’re intending to spend any time at your dressing table.

If you’re short on space, opt for a narrow console-style unit that doesn’t impose on the room, but one that will still allow for a stylish pouffe, stool, or dressing table chair to slide underneath.

And if you’re unsure of the type of seating to choose – opt for a complete dressing table and stool set that guarantees a perfect match.

Most of the dressing tables we tested arrived with some self-assembly required, but none were beyond our (admittedly amateur) abilities.

We put our best to the test looking for great design and functionality, affordability, as well as durability and a high-quality finish because as furniture pieces go, this one’s a key part of our daily routine.

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