Floating vanities appear in 44 percent of U.S. bathroom remodels, according to Global Growth Insights’ 2025 market report, thanks to their wall-hung profile that lets light pass under the cabinet and makes compact rooms feel larger. Swap classic white for a 36-inch black floating vanity and you’ll add the crisp contrast designers rely on to ground pale tile and chrome fixtures. Below, you’ll find six rigorously vetted options, each built around a solid-wood core, fitted with soft-close hardware, and supplied with mounting gear rated for 200 lb, so you can pick with confidence and get back to planning tile.
Quick-Compare Cheat Sheet
The grid below lets you scan materials, assembly level, and average street price at a glance, so you can compare specs without opening a dozen tabs.
| Model | Core material | Counter / sink | Storage | Ships assembled | Avg. price† |
| Willow Bath & Vanity “Aberdeen” | Solid mango or teak | Matte-black quartz plus right-offset ceramic basin | 2 drawers, 2 doors | Cabinet and top ship separately, both pre-finished | $1,399 (Willow, October 2025) |
| Woodbridge 36-in Mature Oak | Plywood box, oak veneer | One-piece matte-black quartz sink | 2 drawers, open shelf | Yes | $879 (Lowe’s, October 2025) |
| Nameeks Frame3 | MDF/plywood veneer | Integrated white ceramic top | 2 drawers, 2 doors | Yes | $1,089 (TheBathOutlet, October 2025) |
| Target 3-Drawer Black Cabinet | MDF panels, solid-wood frame | One-piece white ceramic sink | 3 drawers, 1 door | Partial | $649 (Target, October 2025) |
| Overstock Walnut + Black Quartz | Particleboard/plywood mix | Matte-black quartz basin | 2 drawers, 2 doors | Yes | $799 (Overstock, October 2025) |
| Oscar Surfaces “Lucas” | Plywood with walnut veneer | Bring-your-own top | 2 full-width drawers | Yes | $899 (OscarSurfaces, October 2025) |
†Online prices captured October 2025; promotions may change totals.
Segment I – Premium Solid Wood + Quartz Tops
Hardwood boxes paired with non-porous quartz counters give these two vanities the longest projected service life in our test pool.
- Willow Bath & Vanity “Aberdeen” 36-inch
Aberdeen’s cabinet is built from mango or genuine teak, both woods naturally resistant to rot and moisture, which makes them staples in wet-zone furniture, as shown in this Scandinavian bathroom vanity inspiration guide. The box (35 in W × 21.5 in D) ships pre-finished with soft-close doors and drawers, while a separate matte-black quartz slab arrives pre-cut for a right-offset sink. With the wall cleat installed, most pros report a 30-minute set from unboxing to a leveled cabinet. Manufacturer specs on Willow Bath and Vanity break out exact cabinet and countertop dimensions, faucet options, and wall-cleat locations. They also confirm Aberdeen’s FSC-certified teak or mango build with zero MDF, so you can plan blocking and plumbing rough-ins before demo with confidence.
Those spec sheets also note solid-wood and plywood construction with no MDF or pressboard and FSC-certified timber, which supports its place in the premium solid-wood tier and helps explain why it tolerates daily steam better than budget boxes. Two drawers and two doors divide storage so toiletries stay organized instead of piled together. Expect to pay about $1,399 online at bathroom-vanity retailer Willowbathandvanity.com as of January 2026.
- Woodbridge 36-inch Mature Oak
Woodbridge swaps solid teak for a plywood core wrapped in quarter-sawn oak veneer, then tops it with an integral matte-black quartz sink. The fully assembled unit weighs 118 lb with the top installed, so plan to anchor into solid blocking. Drawer boxes slide on full-extension, soft-close guides and reveal dovetail joints when opened. An open shelf below adds towel parking without giving up hidden storage. Lowe’s listed the model at $879 in October 2025.
By choosing either cabinet, you trade a slightly higher upfront cost for materials that shrug off daily steam, splashes, and dropped hair dryers far better than MDF alternatives. Segment II will show where you can trim 30–40 percent off the price by moving to engineered cores and ceramic tops.
Segment Ii – Engineered Cores + Ceramic Tops
If your budget stops short of four figures, a well-built engineered cabinet with a single-mold ceramic sink delivers an attractive durability-to-price ratio. Both vanities below arrive factory-sealed, so MDF edges stay protected from steam.
- Nameeks Frame3 36-inch
Frame3, crafted in Italy, hides a plywood skeleton behind a matte-black MDF facade that resists fingerprints better than high-gloss fronts. The cabinet measures 35.8 in W × 19.3 in D and ships with a full-width white ceramic basin that leaves 3 in shelves on each side for soap or diffusers. Two deep soft-close drawers and two doors sort towels and bulk bottles. TheBathOutlet listed the set at $1,089 in October 2025.
Why it earns a spot: you get Euro-minimal styling, pre-installed hardware, and a non-porous sink that wipes clean with mild soap.
- Target ModernLuxe 3-drawer black cabinet
Target’s ModernLuxe line sandwiches MDF panels over a hidden solid-wood frame, giving the mounting cleat real bite without raising cost. Overall size is 36 in W × 18 in D × 20.3 in H, and the cabinet supports 220 lb when anchored to studs. Three soft-close drawers glide on metal rails rated for 55 lb each, a storage win at this width. An integrated curved ceramic sink slopes toward a rear drain so puddles clear instead of drying into rings. Target listed the vanity at $456 online in October 2025.
Best for value seekers who want maximum drawer space and can live with MDF as long as the finish is sealed.
Segment II shows how an engineered core plus a one-piece ceramic top can save 30–40 percent compared with hardwood while still delivering everyday durability.
Segment Iii – Design-Forward Or Customizable Picks
When your project calls for a specific grain pattern or a countertop you already own, these two options let you steer the design while still meeting our durability baseline.
- Overstock Walnut Cabinet With Matte-Black Quartz Basin
Overstock walnut floating vanity with matte-black quartz basin
- Size: 35.9 in W × 18.1 in D × 23.5 in H
- Construction: plywood sides with an E1-grade particleboard core, sealed before the walnut laminate is applied
- Top: factory-installed matte-black engineered-quartz basin; no faucet-spacing guesswork
- Storage: two soft-close drawers on concealed runners
- Street price: $814 (Overstock, October 2025)
Why it works: the black-on-walnut palette feels custom, yet the ready-to-hang cabinet ships fully finished, ideal for projects that need color contrast without paying for solid hardwood.
- Oscar Surfaces “Lucas” 36-Inch Cabinet-Only
Oscar Surfaces Lucas 36-inch black walnut cabinet-only floating vanity
- Width: 36 in; depth listed as standard 21 in on the spec sheet (cabinet only)
- Box: furniture-grade plywood wrapped in black-walnut veneer, finished with a low-sheen, hand-rubbed oil
- Storage: two full-width drawers on soft-close undermount slides; no center stile, so oversized toiletries fit easily
- Mounting: steel wall cleat and adjustable brackets included; countertop, sink, and faucet are buyer-supplied
- Street price: $315 (OscarSurfaces, October 2025)
Pick Lucas if you already have a stone remnant or want to set your own faucet hole spacing. The plywood core keeps the drawer boxes square, while the veneer adds warmth that paint cannot match.
Find Your Best-Fit Vanity In 30 Seconds
Use three checkpoints, budget, install effort, and daily storage habits, to narrow 6 contenders to one.
- Budget bracket
- Under $500: Oscar Surfaces “Lucas” ($315)
- $500 – $900: Target ModernLuxe ($456), Overstock walnut cabinet ($814), Woodbridge Mature Oak ($879)
- $900 – $1,300: Nameeks Frame3 ($1,089), Willow “Aberdeen” ($1,175)
- Install approach
- “Hang and done” (cabinet and sink included): Willow, Woodbridge, Nameeks, Target, Overstock
- “Cabinet only” flexibility: Oscar Surfaces, add any 36 in top and choose your own faucet spacing
- Storage personality
- Drawer maximalists: Target (three drawers), Nameeks (two deep drawers plus two doors)
- Mixed storage with open shelf: Woodbridge
- Balanced drawers and doors: Willow, Overstock
- Full-width drawers for bulk items: Oscar Surfaces
Match your choice across the three checkpoints; the model that appears most often is the practical winner for your remodel.
Conclusion
A 36-inch black floating vanity is a smart way to add contrast, storage, and visual space to a compact bathroom. Whether you prioritize solid wood longevity, budget-friendly engineered cores, or design flexibility, today’s options balance durability with style. Use your budget, installation comfort, and storage needs as guides, and you’ll land on a vanity that elevates your remodel long after the last tile is set.
