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1920s Makeup

Illuminated Brot Mirophar Table Mirror, France, 1920's
Located in London, GB
makeup and shaving. The Mirophar was originally conceived to equip the automobiles; but it was in the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

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Nickel

TRES CHIC Signed Lithograph, 1920's Fashion Illustration Art Deco Lady Portrait
By Erté
Located in Union City, NJ
Deco 1920's fashion illustration print measuring- 16" x 11.5" Image size - 10.5" x 7.5", printed using
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1970s Art Deco Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Pyrography Carving Little Wonder Girl w/ Flower Cigar Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
portrait. The 1920s woman, often referred to as a "flapper," represented a new era of liberation and
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Vintage 1920s American Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Art Deco ca. 1920. Portrait Of Lady With Bob Cut, Purple Dress And Fur Collar
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait Of A Young Lady From The 1920s With Bob Cut And Fur Collar Oil on canvas. Early XX frame
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Nine Lives of Cindy, porcelain plate & official COA in box Lt Edition of 100
By Cindy Sherman
Located in New York, NY
. Like Sherman’s use of costumes, wigs, and makeup, their application would often be left exposed. Her
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen, Paper

Hamptons International Film Festival poster (hand signed and inscribed) RARE!
By Cindy Sherman
Located in New York, NY
, wigs, and makeup, their application would often be left exposed. Her renowned History Portraits begun
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Felt Pen, Lithograph, Offset

RENJISHI(The Lion Dance)Original Lithograph, Japanese Kabuki Theater, White Hair
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Union City, NJ
character's sweeping white hair, bold black and white dotted robe and fierce theatrical face makeup. Subtle
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
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Marberl 1950s Silk Skirt Draped Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut back. The sleeves are...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Renaud Pelligrino Leather "Clam" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Renaud Pelligrino's elegant caramel "Clam" shaped clutch in textured leather with top stitched accents and rope shoulder strap. 1980's France. Lined in faille. 8" x 9.5" x 1.5". Exc...
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1980s French Clutches

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Sculptural Bespoke Plaster Fixture in the Jean Michel Frank Manner
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Bespoke Plaster Fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra bulbs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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1980s Edouard Rambaud Mini Satin Evening Bag with Crystals
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Edouard Rambaud Mini Satin Evening Bag with Metal Handle with Crystals. Condition: Excellent. 7.5"L x 5.5"W x 5"H
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Maison Jansen Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of stools designed by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

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Aluminum

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Symphony In Black
By Erté
Located in Berlin, MD
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Russian/French 1892-1990. Pencil Signed lower right, numbered 27/300 LL. Perhaps the most iconoclastic Erte work, recognized on book covers, calendars and b...
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Symphony In Black
Symphony In Black
H 33.75 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
Fan Side Table in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Fan side table in the manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously...
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Art Deco Vanity / Dressing Table
Located in Pomona, CA
A genuine Art Deco vanity / dressing table in mahogany. Chrome hardware and mirror surround. Inset mirror top. Features one cupboard and 2 drawers. circa 1935. The desk with out the ...
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Art Deco Vanity / Dressing Table
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H 50 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
Soiree - Offset by Erté - 1980
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
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Soiree - Offset by Erté - 1980
Soiree - Offset by Erté - 1980
H 28.55 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
1940s Italian Taupe Alligator Croc Embossed Vintage 40s Leather Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
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1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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"Putting on Makeup"
By Robert Philipp
Located in Nashville, TN
in the 1920s. The exact date of Paris sojourn is not known, but he reportedly lived there for ten
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20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Odd Fellow Folk Art Makeup House with Secret Compartments
Located in Culver City, CA
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Oriental Art Deco Sculptural Table Lamp with Pen Stand, Lady with Serpent, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
a snake. A charming table lamp from the 1920s. The woman kneels upon a black and white ceramic base
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Lamps

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Sound of The Sea
By Henry Clive
Located in Los Angeles, CA
left, making his way as a magician. He came to Hollywood and acted in silent films. Early 1920's
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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Sound of The Sea
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Andy Warhol In Drag (vintage Warhol announcement)
By Christopher Makos
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Warhol in drag. In many ways, they modeled the series on Man Ray's 1920s work with the French artist
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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1920's Brown Leather and Brass Art Deco Bag
Located in London, GB
A super art deco style bag from the 1920s. In soft dark brown leather with a hard plastic
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Karess 1920s Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact
By Woodworth Co.
Located in Devon, England
still containing the original makeup and pads. Condition is great, with all hinges and catches work as
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Mid-20th Century Central American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Karess 1920s Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact
Located in Westward ho, GB
original makeup and pads. Condition is great, with all hinges and catches work as they should. This iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

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Enamel, Stainless Steel

Mikimoto Original Strand of First Viable Cultured Pearls, circa 1920s
By Mikimoto
Located in Southbury, CT
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Art Deco Rosewood Dressing Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
ring handles and the middle drawer is a long pullout for makeup or toiletries. This lovely vanity will
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks

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Art Deco Rosewood Dressing Table
H 31 in W 49.5 in D 18 in
Antique Japonisme Moriage Dragon Ware Cup and Saucer Set with Lithophane Geisha
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
makeup is visible. This set is from Japan and is marked at the bottom in red. It is estimated to be
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

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Frank Olive Black Wool Wide Brim Hat With Bow, 1980's
By Frank Olive
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920's styles but with a chic modern sensibility. CONDITION Good condition with a little makeup soiling
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Art Deco Mirolite Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco makeup Mirolite manufactured by the National Die Casting Sales Corp. of Chicago, IL in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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By Christopher Makos
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Man Ray's 1920s work with the French artist Marcel Duchamp, in which the two artists created a female
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1970s Pop Art More Art

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By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Warhol in drag. In many ways, they modeled the series on Man Ray's 1920s work with the French artist
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Japanese Makeup Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Japanese kiriwood makeup box with hand carved waves of water and birds flying in the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

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Copper

Japanese Makeup Box
Japanese Makeup Box
H 12 in W 14.38 in D 11.63 in
1920s Sculptured Wax Head of a Young Flapper Girl
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
wearing her hair traditionally bobbed, with strong eye makeup in the typical style of the 20s
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Busts

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Japanese Mulberry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Japanese vanity box used by women to store makeup and personal accessories. Mulberry burlwood
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Early 20th Century Boxes

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Copper

Japanese Mulberry Box
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H 8.75 in W 15.25 in D 8.25 in
Three Women of the Night Mid Century Modern
By Charles Levier
Located in Dallas, TX
Levier was born in 1920 to a French father and American mother in Corsica. From an early age, he
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Questions About 1920s Makeup
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A makeup vanity is a piece of furniture with a small table, a mirror and a few drawers meant for applying makeup. The American collector's term is a lowboy.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A makeup table is called a vanity. They look like writing desks with mirrors attached.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A makeup bag is also called a vanity case or toiletries case. They are portable and compact, and are typically designed to allow for ease of mobility. Some come with designated compartments for beauty products and brushes as well as travel-size lotions and creams. Shop a collection of vintage and designer makeup bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Many people feel that the best makeup vanity is the one that is trendy, simple, has a lot of storage, is adjustable and will be comfortable for dressing. Perhaps your ideal vanity is elegantly designed and features a beautifully upholstered comfortable stool. It should have storage space to store makeup items, brushes, jewelry watches and much more. Find antique and vintage makeup vanities on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    It is very difficult to say which the best wall-mounted makeup mirror is. The attributes that will appeal to someone in a wall-mounted makeup mirror will change from person to person. Most people prefer the classic ones while some might prefer a more contemporary design. Shop a range of antique and vintage wall-mounted makeup mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flappers were young women known for their energy who pushed the boundaries of freedom for women of that era. The classic image of a 1920 flapper is a party girl who wore make-up, lingerie and a knee-length, straight silk dress. Flappers often had shorter hairstyles, like a bob. Find a variety of 1920s nostalgia items, including flapper dresses, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.