Porcelain vanity set with tray, powder jar, and two perfume bottles with ribbed design and gold accents, hand-painted, by Irice

This vanity set was produced by I.W. Rice & Company (Irice), a prominent American importer and distributor of decorative porcelain and glassware from the 1940s through the 1970s. Irice specialized in importing hand-painted Japanese porcelain pieces and marketing them to American consumers. These vanity sets were essential bedroom accessories during the mid-20th century, reflecting the era's emphasis on elegant personal grooming rituals and coordinated décor. Irice vanity sets are highly sought after by collectors of mid-century decorative arts, vintage boudoir accessories, and Japanese export porcelain. The hand-painted details and ribbed design showcase the skilled craftsmanship of Japanese artisans working for the American market. These sets appeal to enthusiasts of feminine vintage décor and those who appreciate the nostalgic elegance of 1940s-1960s bedroom furnishings. They remain popular as both functional vanity pieces and charming decorative accents that evoke the glamour and refinement of mid-century American home life.