The name vanity table comes from the fact that they were once used by people (mainly women) to do their makeup and hair so that they would look good when they appeared in public. These tables have come a long way since then. They are still used for adjusting ones appearance, but the idea of a table with a mirror mounted on it has so many more applications. Vanity tables can by used in small spaces where the reflection in the mirror and create an impression of space. If you want to be unconventional, you can use vanity tables for a variety of applications, like a bar extension, part of you patio furniture, an elegant dining room side table and so on.
