#36 • Princess Tiger Oak Vanity

Part of Gloucester Online Estate Auction (timed auction by Goodman’s Antiques & Estate Jewelry)

High bid $70.00

Status: Sold

Category: Furniture

A spectacular turn-of-the-century "Princess" style lowboy vanity dresser. This piece is crafted from premium quarter-sawn tiger oak, showcasing the highly desirable, dramatic, and fiery wood grain patterning across the entire tabletop and drawer front. Condition Report: This heirloom piece is in excellent antique condition and has been beautifully preserved. Hardware: Retains all of its gorgeous, original brass hardware. Functionality: The serpentine-front drawer opens and closes perfectly and smoothly. Structure: Rock solid and sturdy. The unique, tall wishbone mirror frame safely supports the large, elegantly shaped original glass mirror. Dimensions: Overall Dimensions: 30" Wide x 18" Deep x 69" High Vanity Top Height: 23" High (Standard lowboy seating height) Design & History: Known historically as a "Princess Dresser," this style features a lower tabletop height (23") paired with an exceptionally tall, pivoting mirror. It was designed so an adult could sit comfortably on a low vanity stool and have a perfect, unobstructed view from the waist up. It features beautiful curved legs and an exquisite carved crest at the peak of the mirror.