Three dressing tables anchor The Design House's current range, Dallas, Aven and Seraphine, each built around a different idea of what the piece should do: a pared-back table, a considered storage piece, or a single fixed silhouette. Dallas leans toward the adaptable, Aven toward structured storage with a stone top and cabinet doors, and Seraphine toward restraint, offered in one configuration rather than several. None currently ships with an integrated mirror, so the surrounding corner is worth planning alongside the piece itself. Prices run from AED 10,980 for Dallas to a fixed AED 12,890 for Seraphine.
The range, at a glance
How to choose between them
Dallas. The range's most adaptable starting point, from AED 10,980 before finish upgrades.
Aven. A chest of drawers built for storage rather than a seated vanity, with a stone top and cabinet
doors. No mirror is included, so a separate one is worth adding if the room needs it.
Seraphine. The only one of the three sold at a single, fixed price rather than a starting price, AED
12,890, suggesting fewer configuration variants than Dallas or Aven.
What sits well alongside each piece
Dallas suits a room where the dressing table also doubles as a light writing or jewellery surface, since
its pared-back top leaves room for a tray or a small lamp without feeling crowded. Aven, with its stone
top and closed storage, works better as the anchor of a larger dressing area, paired with a stool that
tucks fully out of sight when not in use. Seraphine's single fixed configuration reads best in a room that
already has a clear sense of scale, since there is no larger or smaller variant to adjust to an awkward
alcove.
Hardware finish is also worth carrying through the room. Aven's cabinet doors and Dallas's drawer
fronts can both be specified in the same metal finish used elsewhere in a bedroom, on wardrobe
handles or bedside lighting, so the dressing table reads as part of one considered scheme rather than a
piece chosen in isolation.
Measuring for a dressing table before you order
Because none of the three currently ship with an integrated mirror, planning the full corner rather
just the table matters. A few general rules worth working from, and our mirror guide for placementdetails once you have picked a piece:
• Leave room to sit and stand. A stool needs to slide fully under the table and still have space to
push back, so as a general guide, keep at least 90cm of clear floor behind a dressing table for
comfortable movement in and out of the seat.
• Mirror height matters more than mirror size. If pairing a separate mirror with Dallas, Aven or
Seraphine, the centre of the mirror should sit roughly at seated eye level, generally around 100 to
110cm from the floor for a dressing table stool, rather than centred on the wall itself.
• Check the depth against the room, not just the wall width. A dressing table typically needs 40 to
45cm of surface depth to be usable day to day, plus the stool's footprint in front of it, which is easy to
underestimate when only the wall length is measured.
Caring for a solid wood dressing table
All three pieces are solid wood or veneer construction, which The Design House cares for the same
way across the range: avoid acidic substances like wine, coffee and juice on the surface and use
coasters or a tray for perfume and jewellery, wipe spills immediately with a damp cotton cloth rather
than harsh chemicals, and keep the piece out of direct sunlight and away from humidity to prevent
warping. Furniture should always be lifted rather than dragged when repositioned, and wood will
naturally shift tone over time with light exposure, which is expected ageing rather than a fault. On Aven
specifically, the stone top should be wiped with a soft cloth rather than an abrasive pad, since even a
sealed stone surface can scratch under repeated rough cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the dressing table range begin and end?
From AED 10,980 to AED 12,890 across the current range.
Is Aven Dresser the same as a dressing table?
No. Aven Dresser is built for storage, a chest of drawers with a stone top and cabinet doors, not a
seated vanity. Like Dallas and Seraphine, it ships without a mirror, so a separate one is worth planning
for if the room needs it.
Can the finish be customised?
Yes. As a bespoke piece, finish and hardware can be adjusted, best discussed at a showroom
consultation.
How much clearance should I leave behind a dressing table stool?
As a general guide, at least 90cm of clear floor behind the table allows a stool to be pulled out and sat
down in comfortably, though the right figure depends on the room.
Visit our Dubai showroom
Wood tone and stone veining both read differently online than in the room they will actually sit in; online doesn't always capture the true depth and texture, come see Dallas, Aven and Seraphine in store.
Book a consultation to see the full dressing table collection and plan the mirror and stool alongside it,
using our mirror guide as a starting point.
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