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1920s Art Deco Gown

Art Deco French Couture 1920's Flapper Dress
Art Deco French Couture 1920's Flapper Dress

Art Deco French Couture 1920's Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Unusual 1920s French Art Deco flapper evening dress of Couture Quality. Luminiscent black laquered silk organza-chiffon, hand applied with paillette embroidery of abstract poppy flo...

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Early 20th Century Evening Gowns

1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.
1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.

1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely 1920's dress with overall iridiscent seafoam sequins on silk tulle. Appliques of silvery gold lame "leaf" motifs and bias swirls are attached to hip and skirt area. The edges ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress

By SADIE NEMSER

Located in Thiensville, WI

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Embroidered Cubist Flapper Couture Dress Circa: 1920’s Label(s): Nemser Original Model Style: Drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of navy ...

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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1920s Art Deco Style Black Beaded Flapper Dress size UK 10 US 6
1920s Art Deco Style Black Beaded Flapper Dress size UK 10 US 6

1920s Art Deco Style Black Beaded Flapper Dress size UK 10 US 6

Located in Maghera, GB

A striking 1980s Art Deco Revival flapper-style evening dress, richly embellished with shimmering black sequins and dramatic beaded tassel fringe. Inspired by the glamorous silhouett...

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920s French Art Deco Gold & Black Harlequin Sequin Dancing Dress--Ultra Rare!
1920s French Art Deco Gold & Black Harlequin Sequin Dancing Dress--Ultra Rare!

1920s French Art Deco Gold & Black Harlequin Sequin Dancing Dress--Ultra Rare!

Located in Gresham, OR

A truly spectacular 1920s French-made Art Deco styled harlequin patterned sequin dancing dress in gold and black. Very full skirt with dropped, banded waist for lots of movement. Dia...

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and  Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s
French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and  Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s

French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Roaring Twenties was a period of seismic change in women’s fashion. French designers like Coco Chanel, Jean Patou and Jeanne Lanvin introduced revolutionary silhouettes that brok...

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Original 1920s Art Deco Black Beaded Flapper Dress Glass Beads size UK 4 US 8 S
Original 1920s Art Deco Black Beaded Flapper Dress Glass Beads size UK 4 US 8 S

Original 1920s Art Deco Black Beaded Flapper Dress Glass Beads size UK 4 US 8 S

Located in Maghera, GB

An exceptional original 1920s flapper dress, beautifully worked with extensive hand-applied glass beading in an elegant Art Deco design. The dress is made from a lightweight black s...

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment
1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment: An extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types...

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1920s French Wedding Dresses

Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress
Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress

Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress

Located in New York, NY

Drop waist silk velvet dress from the 1920s France. Beaded fan motifs in mother of pearl and antique gold bugle beads spaced throughout bodice and hem. Drop waist with fill gathered ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the sleeve. Scalloped Sleeves. Lined with a silk slip. This is truly a stunning wearable fla...

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s Black Satin and Tulle Lace Flapper Dress
1920s Black Satin and Tulle Lace Flapper Dress

1920s Black Satin and Tulle Lace Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This incredible original 1920s black satin flapper dress has a black satin slip integral to the dress with a beautiful scrolling floral embroidered tulle lace overlay. In reverse, th...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s
Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s

Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1920's. Made from a flowy black rayon, the skirt portion of the dress is velvet with beading and colorful velvet flowers appliqued across t...

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20th Century American Art Deco Sheath Dresses

1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown
1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown

1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown

Located in Red Lion, PA

1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer with Pin Cushion Base This stunning Art Deco porcelain half doll from the 1920s depicts a dramatic Spanish dancer, beautifully styl...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Fabric

Art Deco Poster Design, Gouache on Paper, Man in Dressing Gown, 1920s
Art Deco Poster Design, Gouache on Paper, Man in Dressing Gown, 1920s

Art Deco Poster Design, Gouache on Paper, Man in Dressing Gown, 1920s

By Theodor Kindel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco poster design man in dressing gown by Theodor Kindel. Gouache on paper laid on board. Unframed. Austria 1920/1940. Theodor Kindel was a well known graphic artist who worked ...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paintings

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1920s Pale Yellow French Net Beaded Jacket with Pink silk chiffon gown
1920s Pale Yellow French Net Beaded Jacket with Pink silk chiffon gown

1920s Pale Yellow French Net Beaded Jacket with Pink silk chiffon gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a highly collectible vintage Beaded Jacket from the 1920's, blousey at the bust with a drop waistline. It is made of a pale yellow French net with a pink silk chiffon lining....

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dress and Coat Ensembles

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1920's Art Deco Black Chiffon Beaded & Sequined Gown
1920's Art Deco Black Chiffon Beaded & Sequined Gown

1920's Art Deco Black Chiffon Beaded & Sequined Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an exceptionally gorgeous 1920's Art Deco black chiffon beaded gown which has been embellished masterfully with orchid and pink stylized roses with green leaves in tiny sequi...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chemises

1920's Art Deco "Wearable Art" Piece
1920's Art Deco "Wearable Art" Piece

1920's Art Deco "Wearable Art" Piece

Located in Oradell, NJ

This extraordinary 1920's Art Deco piece of "wearable art" has been exquisitely hand-beaded depicting lotus blossoms and leaves and an heron in hues of white, pale pink, and pale cor...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises

1920's Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Dress
1920's Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Dress

1920's Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress dates to the 1920's during the Art Deco era. It is made of black silk chiffon with pearly white bugle beads sewn throughout in a scrolling pattern. Beaded fringe thro...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Black Chiffon Gown- Silver Beadwork/Metallic Embroidery
1920's Black Chiffon Gown- Silver Beadwork/Metallic Embroidery

1920's Black Chiffon Gown- Silver Beadwork/Metallic Embroidery

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a breathtakingly beautiful 1920's Art Deco creation on black chiffon embellished with silver beadwork and fine metallic embroidery stitching throughout the design.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920's Jewel-Toned Plum Colored Silk Velvet Evening Gown
1920's Jewel-Toned Plum Colored Silk Velvet Evening Gown

1920's Jewel-Toned Plum Colored Silk Velvet Evening Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an amazingly beautiful, jewel-toned, plum colored silk velvet 1920's evening gown. It is sleeveless and must be slipped over the head to be worn, as there are no snaps nor h...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920’s Art Deco Cobalt Beaded Chiffon Party Dress
1920’s Art Deco Cobalt Beaded Chiffon Party Dress

1920’s Art Deco Cobalt Beaded Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely 1920’s flapper dress is made from black silk chiffon finely embroidered with vibrant cobalt blue glass seed beads. Linear and floral beaded motifs are accented with rust-toned...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Early 1920's Turquoise Crushed Silk Velvet Gown/Beaded Waist
Early 1920's Turquoise Crushed Silk Velvet Gown/Beaded Waist

Early 1920's Turquoise Crushed Silk Velvet Gown/Beaded Waist

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an exceptionally gorgeous, early 1920's vintage, turquoise crushed silk velvet gown with a dropped waist, which has been beautifully accentuated with a beaded and jeweled wai...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

Early 1920's Vivid Orange Gown with White Beadwork Designs
Early 1920's Vivid Orange Gown with White Beadwork Designs

Early 1920's Vivid Orange Gown with White Beadwork Designs

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an early 1920's vivid orange gown, well constructed, with striking white beadwork designs. The gown with its slightly dropped waist, has its own lining which is held together...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920s Silk Chiffon Gown
1920s Silk Chiffon Gown

1920s Silk Chiffon Gown

Unavailable

Size: Approx 4

1920s Silk Chiffon Gown

Located in Bozeman, MT

October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1920's Black Silk Velvet Gown/Sequined & Beaded Tunic Top
Early 1920's Black Silk Velvet Gown/Sequined & Beaded Tunic Top

Early 1920's Black Silk Velvet Gown/Sequined & Beaded Tunic Top

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this gorgeous, early 1920's, black silk velvet gown with an attached, meticulously sequined and beaded, sleeveless tunic top. The seeveless tunic top has a flatte...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920s Gold Lamé and Silk Velvet Gown
1920s Gold Lamé and Silk Velvet Gown

1920s Gold Lamé and Silk Velvet Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1920s black silk velvet and gold lame gown. Sleeveless gold lamé bodice is dotted with black silk velvet, has a decorative tie at back neckline and is trimmed in a band of r...

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1920s Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920s Black and Gold Silk Lamé Gown
1920s Black and Gold Silk Lamé Gown

1920s Black and Gold Silk Lamé Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s drop-waist black gown with gold lamé. Large scale woven leaf throughout. Skirt is asymmetrical with side slits, similar to a handkerchief pattern. Sleeveless, with rounded neck...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920's Egyptian Revival Dress
1920's Egyptian Revival Dress

1920's Egyptian Revival Dress

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

The revolutionary style of the 1920's met a significant Egyptian Revival trend with the discovery of King Tut's tomb. This part of history displays itself in fashion with this black...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Art Deco Beaded Party Dress with Silk Velvet Jacket
1920s Art Deco Beaded Party Dress with Silk Velvet Jacket

1920s Art Deco Beaded Party Dress with Silk Velvet Jacket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Art Deco black bengaline party dress has a Medieval inspired jagged hem with multi-colored fringe peeking through. Each panel of the hem is embroidered with clear, metallic...

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1920s Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s Red Velvet & Gold Bullion Flapper Gown
1920s Red Velvet & Gold Bullion Flapper Gown

1920s Red Velvet & Gold Bullion Flapper Gown

Located in Bozeman, MT

October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.

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Late 19th Century American Art Deco Sheath Dresses

1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular dress dates to the 1920's and is made of beige silk crepe chiffon that is covered with beads in a geometric pattern. Scoop neck. Sleeveless. No closures. Lined. ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s French Silk Blush Tone Art Deco
1920s French Silk Blush Tone Art Deco

1920s French Silk Blush Tone Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1920s French Silk Art Deco Blush Tone gown with Gun Metal and Clear Glass Beads, This gem is over 100 years old and in next to perfect condition, light to moderate spotting displayed...

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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's Embroidered Black Sheer Mixed-Lace Beaded Art Deco Motif Flapper Dress
1920's Embroidered Black Sheer Mixed-Lace Beaded Art Deco Motif Flapper Dress

1920's Embroidered Black Sheer Mixed-Lace Beaded Art Deco Motif Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

There are lots of lovely antique garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one that is definitely a showstopper. This is an extraordinarily beautiful 1920's shee...

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1920s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's Mint Green, Beaded Chiffon Flapper Dress
1920's Mint Green, Beaded Chiffon Flapper Dress

1920's Mint Green, Beaded Chiffon Flapper Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely original 1920's springtime, mint green chiffon flapper dress with turquoise and silver beadwork designs. It is in good condition , but not mint condition.
It ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress
1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a black silk 1920's flapper dress.
* It's covered in shiny black glass beads.
* It has a ruffled detail on each hip with added side panels.
* It's unline...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Pink Silk Chiffon & Pink Charmeuse Floral  Beaded Dress
1920's Pink Silk Chiffon & Pink Charmeuse Floral  Beaded Dress

1920's Pink Silk Chiffon & Pink Charmeuse Floral Beaded Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a gorgeous 1920's vintage, pink silk chiffon and pink charmeuse dress embellished with silver and white beaded floral patterns scattered throughout the design. It has a scoop...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Teal Blue Flapper Dress with Silver Beadwork Designs
1920's Teal Blue Flapper Dress with Silver Beadwork Designs

1920's Teal Blue Flapper Dress with Silver Beadwork Designs

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an unusal 1920's teal blue, silk chiffon, flapper dress with silver hand beading masterfully executed throughout the entire design. There are rows of silver beading around th...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Mauve Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beaded Embellishments
1920's Mauve Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beaded Embellishments

1920's Mauve Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beaded Embellishments

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely, mauve silk chiffon dress with spaghetti straps, a loose fitting bodice, and a dropped waist line. The dress is lined in mauve silk and must be slipped over one's h...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress
1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a ivory silk 1920's flapper dress.
* It's covered in tiny white pearls, glass beads & rhinestones.
* It has a car wash hemline.
* It's unlined and slips ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920’s Floral Print Silk Lamé Flapper Dress
1920’s Floral Print Silk Lamé Flapper Dress

1920’s Floral Print Silk Lamé Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 1920’s flapper dress is made from the most gorgeous silk lamé with flowers printed in vivid shades of hot pink, red, lavender, emerald green and sunny yellow shot with meta...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920’s Metallic Rose Pink Lamé Party Dress
1920’s Metallic Rose Pink Lamé Party Dress

1920’s Metallic Rose Pink Lamé Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely example of Art Deco finery, this flapper dress is made from rose pink silk chiffon woven with metallic gold lamé geometric motifs. The drop-waist silhouette is accented by d...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920's Black Silk Tunic with Gold Bead and Sequined Embellishments
1920's Black Silk Tunic with Gold Bead and Sequined Embellishments

1920's Black Silk Tunic with Gold Bead and Sequined Embellishments

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an unusual 1920's black silk tunic with gold hand- beaded and sequined embellishments surrounding the neckline, sleeves, and hem line. A suggestion to wear a pair of black ci...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress
1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress

1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a tan silk with burned out red velvet & black glass beads 1920's flapper dress. * It has a pleat down the front. * It has a drop waist with a tie detail. * The skirt bot...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

Art Deco 1920s Beaded Black Vintage Dress W/ Handkerchief Hem & Sheer Sleeves
Art Deco 1920s Beaded Black Vintage Dress W/ Handkerchief Hem & Sheer Sleeves

Art Deco 1920s Beaded Black Vintage Dress W/ Handkerchief Hem & Sheer Sleeves

Located in Portland, OR

This is an outstanding vintage 1920's dress with original sash and gorgeous white beadwork. The dress has a slight drop waist, handkerchief hemline and hooks and eyes up the side. ...

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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH  SASH SHEATH DRESS
VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH  SASH SHEATH DRESS

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH SASH SHEATH DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a sheer black silk 1920's scoop neck full length dropped waist sheath dress. The silk is lined underneath with a spaghetti strap sweetheart bodice. It has a classic 1920'...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheath Dresses

1920's Cobalt Blue Chiffon Dress-Soft Gold Metallic Lace Top
1920's Cobalt Blue Chiffon Dress-Soft Gold Metallic Lace Top

1920's Cobalt Blue Chiffon Dress-Soft Gold Metallic Lace Top

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a gorgeous 1920's piece of artistry. The gold metallic lace is soft gold with the tiniest tinge of blue in it making it appear almost silvery. Its dropped waist has a scallo...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises

1920s Beaded Silk Chiffon
1920s Beaded Silk Chiffon

1920s Beaded Silk Chiffon

Unavailable

L 38 in

1920s Beaded Silk Chiffon

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fabulous 1920s 2 Piece Peach Sheer Silk Chiffon with multi colored green, amethyst and white beadwork. Sheer chiffon. Approximate Modern Day Size 4.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wedding Dresses

1920s Vibrant Orange Burnout Velvet Asymmetrical Dress
1920s Vibrant Orange Burnout Velvet Asymmetrical Dress

1920s Vibrant Orange Burnout Velvet Asymmetrical Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1920s silk chiffon dress with floral burnout velvet accents. A vibrant orange and asymmetrical draping on the right side give this dress a modern and versatile feel. Snaps o...

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1920s French Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s Gold Lamé Lace Dress with Flower Detail
1920s Gold Lamé Lace Dress with Flower Detail

1920s Gold Lamé Lace Dress with Flower Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s dress in pristine, bright gold lamé lace. Stunning example of the use of lace in the evening wear of the period. Delicate, tufted floral appliqué at waist. Truly a stunner!

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1920s French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Flapper Beaded Lace Dress
1920s Flapper Beaded Lace Dress

1920s Flapper Beaded Lace Dress

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a 2 piece flapper evening dress with pink beading on geometric patterned gold metallic lace. The top of the dress is separate from the underdress/slip. It is wearable and in ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises

VINTAGE 1920s ROSE CHIFFON BEADED DRESS
VINTAGE 1920s ROSE CHIFFON BEADED DRESS

VINTAGE 1920s ROSE CHIFFON BEADED DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Width: 36" Length: 40" Please e-mail or call us with questions at 415-440-1554. For our other items, you can visit us at www.vintagealamode.com We now provide alteration servic...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Metallic Gold Lamé Lace Party Dress
1920s Metallic Gold Lamé Lace Party Dress

1920s Metallic Gold Lamé Lace Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s gorgeous gold lamé lace party dress has classic Art-Deco drop-waist silhouette. Lace is crafted from metallic threads woven across metallic net in panels of scrolling designs t...

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1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Jet Black Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
1920s Jet Black Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

1920s Jet Black Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous jet black beaded flapper dress from the 1920s. The skirt features and iconic tiered beaded fringe skirt with an asymmetrical hem. Dress features a later added side zip. Fu...

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1920s Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Beaded Brown Cotton Crepe Party Dress
1920s Beaded Brown Cotton Crepe Party Dress

1920s Beaded Brown Cotton Crepe Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous art deco party dress features a geometric motif in chalk white glass seed beads that create an alternating pattern of striped and Futurist inspired squares. Sleeveless dress...

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1920s French Art Deco Sac Evening Dresses

1920s Gold Lamé Floral Flapper Party Dress
1920s Gold Lamé Floral Flapper Party Dress

1920s Gold Lamé Floral Flapper Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous Art Deco-era party dress is made from silk lamé woven with oversized gilt flowers. The lamé is draped asymmetrically with a crossover bodice and an elegant side swag.

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1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Sheer Navy Beaded Chiffon Party Dress
1920s Sheer Navy Beaded Chiffon Party Dress

1920s Sheer Navy Beaded Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic, 1920s midnight blue chiffon dress is embellished with a twisted, braided ribbon and gunmetal glass seed beads that form organic floral shapes. Scrolling lines of beading e...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Kaphan Hand-Beaded Floral Lamé Party Dress
1920s Kaphan Hand-Beaded Floral Lamé Party Dress

1920s Kaphan Hand-Beaded Floral Lamé Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous 1920s cocktail dress is made from a luscious floral silk lamé which has been hand embroidered with shimmering glass seed beads. The bold floral features oversized bloom...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Black Sequined Starburst Flapper Dress
1920s Black Sequined Starburst Flapper Dress

1920s Black Sequined Starburst Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing fully spangled 1920s cocktail dress is hand embroidered on tulle with iridescent black sequins and clear glass seed and bugle beads. Sequins are sewn in feather shaped bursts...

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1920s French Art Deco Shift Cocktail Dresses

1920's Exquisite Raspberry Sorbet Beaded Gown & Matching Stole
1920's Exquisite Raspberry Sorbet Beaded Gown & Matching Stole

1920's Exquisite Raspberry Sorbet Beaded Gown & Matching Stole

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a breathtakingly beautiful 1920's raspberry sorbet beaded gown and matching stole of couture quality, workmanship, and design elements in excellent vintage condition. The gow...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dress and Coat Ensembles

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Geometric Beading
1920s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Geometric Beading

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Geometric Beading

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely, Art-Deco era piece is made from a lightweight, black silk chiffon hand embroidered with white glass beads in a repeating geometric grid pattern. Drop waist is accented w...

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1920s Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Late 1920's Black Satin Art Deco Gown
Late 1920's Black Satin Art Deco Gown

Late 1920's Black Satin Art Deco Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1920's black silk gown with contrasting satin trim around the shoulder straps.

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Early 20th Century French Sac Evening Dresses

1920's Art Deco Beaded Swallowtail Motif Flapper Dress
1920's Art Deco Beaded Swallowtail Motif Flapper Dress

1920's Art Deco Beaded Swallowtail Motif Flapper Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautifully detailed 1920's Art Deco beaded tea dress with figural swallowtail bird designs and geometric shapes. Divine example from Willard's. Dropped waist.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Art Deco silk velvet robe
1920s Art Deco silk velvet robe

1920s Art Deco silk velvet robe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Beautiful print silk velvet robe. Adjustable waist but best fit small size modern 2. Velvet is lined with silk.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress
1920's Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress

1920's Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1920's Art Deco mint green silk beaded asymmetrical, dropped waist tea dress. Beaded in an abstract floral pattern with heavy bands of beading at neckline and diagonally...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Wonderful Art Deco Satin Gown with Silver Beadwork
Wonderful Art Deco Satin Gown with Silver Beadwork

Wonderful Art Deco Satin Gown with Silver Beadwork

Located in Gresham, OR

This is a wonderful 1920s Art Deco style evening gown in ivory silk satin with silver beaded chevrons suitable for bridal wear or a fabulous evening event!

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Statuesque 1920s Fringed Wedding Gown
Statuesque 1920s Fringed Wedding Gown

Statuesque 1920s Fringed Wedding Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

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1920s French Evening Gown with Gold Lame and Elaborate Beading

1920s French Evening Gown with Gold Lame and Elaborate Beading

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Located in New Hope, PA

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COUTURE c.1920's Black Silk Art Deco Crystal Embellished Flapper Cocktail Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1920s art deco gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1920s art deco gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Eavis & Brown, Fortuny and Lucien Lelong are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a 1920s art deco gown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

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