Collection: Dressing Tables

A dressing table is a vanity table and small desk for getting ready — as a makeup table for makeup, hair and jewellery — as a dressing table with mirror and drawers for cosmetics. The right one depends on your space and routine: a compact table with a mirror for a small room, a larger vanity with lots of drawers for a big collection, and a stool that tucks underneath to save space. Think about mirror, storage and whether a stool is included.

What is a dressing table?

A dressing table is a low table or desk where you sit to apply makeup, style hair and put on jewellery, usually paired with a mirror and drawers. It gives you one organised spot with everything to hand, rather than getting ready over a bathroom sink. Most come with a mirror fixed or freestanding, drawers for cosmetics and tools, and often a matching stool. It's also called a vanity or dresser table, and it turns a corner of the bedroom into a getting-ready station.

Do you want a dressing table with a mirror?

Most dressing tables come with a mirror, and the type matters. A fixed mirror attached to the table is ready to use and often has side panels for angles. A freestanding or lift-up mirror can be moved or hidden, keeping the table as a plain desk when not in use. Some have a flip-top with a mirror inside. If you do detailed makeup, a large or lit mirror helps; if you want the table to double as a desk, a lift-up or removable mirror suits better. Check what mirror is included.

How much storage do you need?

Match the drawers to your collection. A few drawers suit a small kit of everyday basics; a large collection of makeup, brushes and tools wants more drawers or divided compartments so things don't jumble. Shallow drawers keep small items visible and sorted, while a deeper drawer holds bottles and larger tools. A dressing table with several drawers keeps everything in reach and off the top, so the surface stays clear to work on. Count what you own before choosing how many drawers you need.

Common questions

What's the difference between a dressing table and a desk?
A dressing table is set up for getting ready, with a mirror and cosmetic storage, at a height to sit and lean in to a mirror. A desk is for working. Some dressing tables double as desks if the mirror lifts away.

Does a dressing table come with a stool?
Many do, with a stool that tucks under the table to save space. Check the listing, since some are sold as the table only and you add a stool separately.

What height is a dressing table?
Usually around 75 to 80 cm, the same as a desk, so you sit comfortably at it. The stool sits lower so you can lean in to the mirror.

How much space does a dressing table need?
A compact one fits a width of around 80 cm, plus room to pull the stool out. Measure the wall and leave space to sit, especially if the mirror stands tall.

Can I pay for a dressing table with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our dressing tables start from $43, which is four fortnightly payments of about $10.75.

Complete your bedroom

A dressing table pairs with the rest of the room. Add a jewellery cabinet for accessories, a bedside table by the bed, and a chest of drawers for clothes.

A $43 dressing table splits into four fortnightly payments of $10.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.