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Black chiné Elsa Schiaparelli 1940's skirt -suit
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
( jacket only) with Schiaparelli's signature
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1940s Unknown Skirt Suits

Elsa Schiaparelli's "Sleeping de Schiaparelli" Perfume Sachets
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's signature "S". Still fragrant wrapped in the original unopened cellophane, tied with vibrant
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1940s French Other

Elsa Schiaparelli's "Sleeping de Schiaparelli" Perfume Sachets
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
with Schiaparelli's signature "S". Still fragrant wrapped in the original unopened cellophane, tied
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1940s French Curiosities

Elsa's Schiaparelli's 'Sleeping de Schiaparelli' Perfume Sachets
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's signature S. Still fragrent wrapped in the origional unopened celophane,tied with vibrant yellow
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1940s French Other

Schiaparelli Goldtone Leaf Ruby Tone Jeweled Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Elsa Schiaparelli 1940s clip earrings. Each earring has three goldtone leaves and two
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, Base Metal

Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Faceted Topaz Crystal Glass Clip on Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
clear rhinestones set of with a flower top in gilt metal make these signed vintage Elsa Schiaparelli
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Brass

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro Tank Ruby Necklace
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro style necklace from the early 1940s with arc shaped gilt chevrons
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Vintage 1940s French Link Necklaces

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco Ruby Cabochon Suite
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco style necklace from the early 1940s with gilt curb links set with
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Vintage 1940s French More Jewelry

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Black Changeant Faille Evening Jacket
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli from the early 1940's. Innovative and extraordinary changeant black faille(experimental metal
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1940s French Jackets

Clip-on Earring by Schiaparelli Italy, red frosted glass and gilt metal, 1950's
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage red frosted glass and gilt metal earring by Elsa Schiaparelli, Italy 1940/50's. All other
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Pencil Suit - S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work
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1940s Unknown Skirt Suits

Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Aquamarine Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Ombre Bow Knot Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Bracelets

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

1930s House of Schiaparelli Studio Green Gripoix Parure Haute Couture Early Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
-1940’s House of Schiaparelli Studio in France. A Parure Set with Matching Necklace, Bracelet, and Screw
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Art Glass

Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
after Schiaparelli commissioned Salvador Dali in the 1940s to use similar but more precious materials
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli. Some slight fading and small holes but pretty minor. 1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhouette and Gilbert
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1930s Maxi Dress

1950s Coppola e Toppo Sculpted Crystal Collar Necklace Smokey Red Surrealism
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Crystal

Vintage 1950s Signed Coppola e Toppo Italy Brown & Black Beaded Clip Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Easton, PA
. Coppola e Toppo was an Italian company based out of Milan and was founded in the late 1940s and stopped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1950s Signed Coppola e Toppo Italy Brown & Black Beaded Clip Earrings
Vintage 1950s Signed Coppola e Toppo Italy Brown & Black Beaded Clip Earrings
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H 1.18 in W 1.18 in D 0.3 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Couture Montague 1950s French WiredGlassBeads CrystalEnameledRondelles Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s after the success of her post-war artisan jewelry workshop De Saurma. Some other mid-century
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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Hubert Harmon Winged Star Earrings
By Hubert Harmon
Located in New York, NY
singularly offbeat and wonderful. No one working in Taxco had his humor or wit. 5" x 1.5". 1940's Mexico
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Dangle Earrings

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Brass

Hubert Harmon Winged Star Earrings
Hubert Harmon Winged Star Earrings
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W 1.5 in L 5 in
Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola began creating their famous style of jewelry in the 1940s and continued until 1986. They designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Brass

Coppola e Toppo 1950s woven orange crystal bead collar necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola began creating their famous style of jewelry in the 1940s and continued until 1986. They designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Brass

Coppola e Toppo Pastel Crystal Tassel Long Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
" Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
metal settings with double clip back fittings. Marked Depose. Excellent Condition. 1950's France. Two
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Coppola e Toppo Crystal Earclips
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
". Excellent condition. Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Coppola e Toppo Crystal Earclips
Coppola e Toppo Crystal Earclips
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W 1.25 in
Coppola e Toppo for Emilio Pucci Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
crystals. Small wrist size. The Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Bracelets

Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Drapery Necklace, 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Atlanta, GA
) Note: The Coppola e Toppo brand was founded in the late 1940s by Milanese siblings Bruno Coppola and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Bronze

Dancer Study
By Christian Bérard
Located in London, GB
1930s and '40s. By the end of the 1920's, he was an influence on and an inspiration to several fashion
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1930s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pen

Dancer Study
Dancer Study
H 21.26 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in
Antique 1920-40 Surrealist Sculpture Unique Set Hammered SteelWire Female Torsos
Located in Chicago, IL
between the 1920s-1940s. So ideas have ranged from an Elsa Schiaparelli fashion collaboration to artist
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Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Coppola e Toppo Vaseline Crystal Crossover Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
". Unsigned, Italy 1960's. Excellent condition. The Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Important Coppola e Toppo Crystal Leaf Parure
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
"x1.75" SIGNED earclips 2.50"x1.50" SIGNED The Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Coppola e Toppo Pink Crystal and Brass Cuff Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Atlanta, GA
circumference (18 cm). Note: Coppola e Toppo was founded in the late 1940s by Milanese siblings Bruno Coppola
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets

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Brass

Coppola e Toppo Aqua Glass Demi Parure
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Length 7.50", Width 1.25" Earclips 1" The Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
1940s thanks to Elsa Schiaparelli ... Fish, horse heads, parrots appear in a flowery decor and abundant
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
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Size: Equivalent size 36 frensh
Coppola & Toppo beaded necklace with a snake head and tail, Italy 1950
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
head and snake tail at the other end designed by C & T in the 1950's The snake head, tail and 2
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Brass

MiriamHaskell 1945 PeacockBeads Parure WiredBraceletEarrings 16StrandNecklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
evidence of early U.S. adoption of the adjustable necklace with an extension chain and unadorned hook
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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal FloraSpray TeardropFrame GiltBrass Brooch
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
designing more extravagant silver-soldered settings in the early 1940s (see our other listing for the clear
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Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches

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Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Couture 1930s CocoChanel LinaBaretti SatinBlackCamellias PaveCrystals Gold Set
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
colorful fabrics for Elsa Schiaparelli, who was Chanel's main couture competition through the 1940s. We
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Coppolo et Toppo (Attr.) Deep Sea Hues Belt 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Wilmslow, GB
formed their highly acclaimed and written about company ''Coppola e Toppo'' in the late 1940''s in Milan
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1960s Belts

HenrySchreiner EarlySet ProngSetCrystal Silver Spray Tiered Earrings & Brooch
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
extravagant silver-soldered settings around the 1940s, which were likely inspired by Edwardian platinum-set
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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver

Madame, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
base is an ode to another famous Madame, Elsa Schiaparelli, the provocative fashion designer who
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame D, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
base is an ode to another famous Madame, Elsa Schiaparelli, the provocative fashion designer who
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame B, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
base is an ode to another famous Madame, Elsa Schiaparelli, the provocative fashion designer who
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame G, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
base is an ode to another famous Madame, Elsa Schiaparelli, the provocative fashion designer who
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame F, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
base is an ode to another famous Madame, Elsa Schiaparelli, the provocative fashion designer who
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame C, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
base is an ode to another famous Madame, Elsa Schiaparelli, the provocative fashion designer who
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame E, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
base is an ode to another famous Madame, Elsa Schiaparelli, the provocative fashion designer who
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Schiaparelli Brooch and Earrings 1940s Silvertone and Blue Stones
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful blue and silver-tone 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli brooch and clip-on earrings set
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Serge Matta fashion Illustration
By Serge Matta
A Schiaparelli Suit And Hat Drawn By Serge Matta
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1930s Other Art Style Paintings

Mid-20th Century Silver, Austrian Crystal & Molded Glass Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Elsa Schiaparelli Style Silver Plate, Austrian Crystal & Molded Art Glass Stone Bracelet
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Mid-20th Century American More Bracelets

Circa 1950s Brooke Cadwallader Silk Scarf and Belt
Located in New York, NY
designer, who with his Italian wife Mary, designed whimsical silk scarves from the 1940s to the 1950s
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1950s American Belts

Coppola e Toppo Orange Multistrand Crystal Waterfall Necklace, 1970s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Houston, TX
beautifully. Coppola e Toppo was founded in the late 1940s by Milanese siblings Bruno Coppola and Lydia
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Vintage 1960s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Bronze

Rare 1960s Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal and Pearl Bronze Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
in the late 1940s by Milanese siblings Bruno Coppola and Lydia Toppo, but it wasn’t until 1960s, when
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Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Bracelets

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Bronze

1960s Coppola e Toppo Blue Woven Crystal Necklace and Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Houston, TX
clusters with a bronze clip on backing. Coppola e Toppo was founded in the late 1940s by Milanese siblings
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Vintage 1960s Italian Choker Necklaces

1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
, collaborating with designer Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s, and joining the war effort in the 1940s. Whiting
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Suzanne Belperron Pair of Diamond and Gold Clip Brooches Paris C. 1945 Art Deco
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
and Schiaparelli, Suzanne Belperron was one of the innovators of modern dress and jewelry. Belperron
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940's Schiaparelli Inspired 'Hands On' Silk Appliqué Lace Bra & Panties
By Elsa Schiaparelli, House of Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Words can not describe how sensational this rare early 1940's Schiaparelli inspired surrealist
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1940s American Bras

Schiaparelli Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Austin, TX
Schiaparelli Earrings clip on. Condition: as is 1 1/4" L x 1/2" W
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

KORET c.1940's Black Suede & Gold Metallic Leather Filigree Box Purse RARE
By Richard Koret, Koret
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Koret c.1940's rare and unique Schiaparelli influenced leather box purse. Created from
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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1940s Schiaparelli For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1940s schiaparelli you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gilt metal, brass and gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940s schiaparelli may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 1940s schiaparelli — no matter the origin — is easy, but Coppola e Toppo, Elsa Schiaparelli and House of Schiaparelli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 1940s schiaparelli featuring crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 1940s schiaparelli for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 1940s Schiaparelli?

The price for a 1940s schiaparelli starts at $68 and tops out at $188,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,685.
Questions About 1940s Schiaparelli
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Schiaparelli gown is an elaborate evening or formal dress from the luxury fashion house Schiaparelli. Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer well known for her lovely and revolutionary approach to formalwear. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Schiaparelli haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Elsa Schiaparelli is known for transforming fashion from the late 1920s to the early ’50s with her work as a designer. Experimenting with elements like trompe l’oeil images and colorful visible zippers, the Italian designer instilled a provocative avant-garde artistry in her clothing and accessories, including those created with Salvador Dalí, such as the lobster dress and a hat shaped like a shoe. She was especially famous for producing pieces in her signature color, Shocking Pink. Find a selection of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To pronounce Schiaparelli, say skep-UH-rell-ee. The surname of fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli is Italian in origin. She was born in Rome in 1890 and opened her eponymous fashion house in Paris, France, in 1927. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel, jewelry and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian Elsa Schiaparelli moved to Paris, France and opened a fashion house that would become known the world over for her bold designs. Her haute couture often borrowed from Surrealism, she used overt sexuality and didn’t shy away from bold colors that most designers were not using at the time. Find vintage and contemporary Schiaparelli bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Elsa Schiaparelli dressed many notable people over the course of her career. In 1931, she created a divided skirt for tennis player Lili de Alvarez to wear for the Wimbledon tournament. She also produced the costumes worn by Zsa Zsa Gabor in the 1952 film Moulin Rouge and by Mae West in the 1937 film Every Day's a Holiday. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Schiaparelli is a luxury brand. Originally, the fashion house founded by Elsa Schiaparelli in 1927 specialized in avant-garde custom designs but shifted to primarily producing ready-to-wear apparel in 2007.

    Schiaparelli was among the first designers to use materials like rayon and Lurex as well as explore wrap dresses and transparent raincoats. Her private clientele included such self-confident trendsetters as American heiresses Daisy Fellowes and Millicent Rogers, the Duchess of Windsor and a bold-faced slate of Hollywood names from Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich to Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh and Lauren Bacall.

    Couture triumphs were accompanied by the unparalleled renown and exceptional financial rewards of her licensing agreements with American department stores, from sportswear to evening dresses to (yes, even) housewares.

    Find vintage Elsa Schiaparelli hats, evening dresses and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Elsa Schiaparelli is an Italian-born fashion designer who was famous for her surrealist designs, which included outlandish accessories such as a purse shaped like a telephone. You can shop a selection of Elsa Schiapatelli pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The most famous Schiaparelli dresses are generally the ones she designed with the help of Salvador Dalí. One is the 1938 Tears Dress, featuring a print created by Dalí that makes it appear as if the evening gown had been savagely ripped. Another is the 1937 Lobster Dress, a sweeping gown adorned with a lobster painted by Dalí. Find a diverse assortment of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Schiaparelli is known for making both prêt-à-porter and haute couture. Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer who shook up the world of fashion between WWI and WWII. Her work had a surrealist element that drew celebrities and the wealthy to her fashion house. The brand is still very highly regarded today. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Schiaparelli haute couture and prêt-à-porter from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.