Hollywood Regency Vanity Appraisal

Vintage Hollywood Regency Vanity or Dresser with Mirror

This is a vintage Hollywood Regency style vanity or dresser, characterized by its opulent and ornate design. The piece features a distressed cream and gilt gold finish, with a significant amount of carved detailing, primarily in rococo-inspired scrolls and flourishes. The central portion of the dresser base showcases an applied shield-like ornament with intricate carvings and a pendant drop. The dresser incorporates multiple drawers for storage: two smaller drawers flank the top, with an additional four larger drawers below, two on each side of the central ornament. The drawer pulls appear to be brass bails, likely original to the piece. A custom-cut glass top protects the surface of the dresser. Resting atop the dresser is a large, ornate mirror with a heavily carved, curvilinear golden frame. The mirror appears to be a tripartite design, with a larger central mirror flanked by two smaller, hinged mirror panels, allowing for adjustable viewing angles. The overall condition shows signs of age and wear consistent with a vintage item, including some chipping or loss of the gilt finish, particularly on the prominent carved areas and edges, revealing the darker substrate beneath. The cream paint also exhibits minor scuffs and potentially some discoloration. The legs are turned and also feature a gilt finish, ending in what appear to be caster wheels, indicating its likely age from the mid-20th century. The craftsmanship is indicative of mass-produced decorative furniture popular in the mid-century, aiming for a luxurious aesthetic.