Multipurpose vanity

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multifunctional vanity that can be used for myriad purposes. It is self-contained within a housing, and is therefore portable. The exterior of the vanity can be made to look like a furniture piece appropriate for the environment in which it is located. The vanity can be used as a typical vanity, that is a place to dress, perform grooming functions and the like, or as a standing desk or other counter space. The vanity includes multiple functionalities that have heretofore never been assimilated into a single unit. By way of example, the vanity allows users to dress, groom, work on a computer or tablet, listen to music or other audio, iron clothes, store items, work at a desk, eat or drink, and so forth. The vanity can be accommodated for various users including physically challenged persons, the elderly, children, and outdoor users by making only slight modifications to the component parts used therein.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity comprising:
 a. a first door and a second door attached to the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity;   b. a sliding shelf affixed to the interior of the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity;   c. a first storage shelf for storing a plurality of items;   d. at least one interior light affixed to the top of the interior of the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity; and   e. at least one power cord opening.   
     
     
         2 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  further comprising at least one mirror affixed to the interior of the first or second door. 
     
     
         3 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 2  further comprising a light proximal to the mirror. 
     
     
         4 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 2  wherein at least one door is partitioned into a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion coupled to one another via an upper hinge and a lower hinge. 
     
     
         5 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  wherein the first storage shelf further comprises at least one cutout suitable for placing a grooming device therewithin. 
     
     
         6 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  wherein the sliding shelf is nearly as wide as the interior of the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity. 
     
     
         7 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  further comprising at least one ventilation hole. 
     
     
         8 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  wherein the height of the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity is between twenty (20) inches and forty (40) inches. 
     
     
         9 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  wherein the width of the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity is between fifteen (15) and seventy-two (72) inches. 
     
     
         10 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  wherein the depth of the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity is between six (6) inches and thirty (30) inches. 
     
     
         11 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  coupled to a complimentary unit wherein the complimentary is approximately the same width as the stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity. 
     
     
         12 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of items is one or more of a styling tool, a hairbrush, a toothbrush, a paint brush, a pen, a pencil, an eyeliner pencil, a lipstick container, a hair dryer, a flat iron, a curling iron, an electric razor, a nose hair trimmer, a tweezer, a trash bin, a Kleenex box, or an article of clothing. 
     
     
         13 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 1  further comprising a second storage shelf. 
     
     
         14 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 11  wherein the complimentary unit further comprises a drawer, a shelf, or at least one door. 
     
     
         15 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 11  wherein the height of the complimentary unit is between eight (8) and forty (40) inches. 
     
     
         16 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 11  wherein the width of the complimentary unit is between fifteen (15) and seventy-two (72) inches. 
     
     
         17 . The stackable, enclosed, multifunctional vanity of  claim 11  wherein the depth of the complimentary unit is between six (6) inches and thirty (30) inches.