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1920s Black Beaded Dress

1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size
1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size

1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Large Size 1920s Black Silk V neck sleeveless flapper dress with clear bugle beads beaded

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1920s American Day Dresses

1920s Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

1920s flapper dress - Intricate tutti frutti beading on black chiffon -Beaded soft belt to create

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1920s Evening Dresses

Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Exceptional 1920s Black fine silk chiffon plissé flapper dress with unusual handkerchief hem hand

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20th Century Evening Dresses

Vintage 1920's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Bow Dress UK 12 US 8
Vintage 1920's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Bow Dress UK 12 US 8

Vintage 1920's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Bow Dress UK 12 US 8

Located in Nashville, TN

1920's showcases the incredible craftsmanship of the era. The rounded neckline of the dress is framed

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1920s European Cocktail Dresses

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

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress

By House of Adair

Located in London, GB

dresses of this era and the silk crepe is adorned with brightly beaded flowers, among them sunflowers

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1920s French Evening Dresses

1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress
1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress

1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress

By House of Adair

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress: A rare example of this fine

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1920s French Day Dresses

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

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20th Century American Art Deco Sheath Dresses

Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration RL by Ralph Lauren
Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration RL by Ralph Lauren

Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration RL by Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration. Shell composition: 100% nylon, Lining: 100

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2010s Indian Cocktail Dresses

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress
20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress

20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress

Located in London, GB

- 1920s Beaded flapper dress - Black tule embellished with incredible sequin and bead work

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1920s Evening Dresses

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND

By Mariano Fortuny, Fortuny

Located in Gresham, OR

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk, Murano Glass Beads & Gold Stenciled Belt. AS FOUND

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Early 1900s Italian Delphos Gowns

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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

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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.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Floral Velvet Dress with Black Beaded Applique
1920s Floral Velvet Dress with Black Beaded Applique

1920s Floral Velvet Dress with Black Beaded Applique

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Floral Velvet Dress w/ Black Beaded Applique. Black mesh draped high-low hem. Ruching detail

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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1920s Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress
1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress. Drop waist silhouette with two tier

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1920s Evening Dresses and 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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Vintage Beaded Purple Paisley Dress With Red Beads
1920s Vintage Beaded Purple Paisley Dress With Red Beads

1920s Vintage Beaded Purple Paisley Dress With Red Beads

Located in Portland, OR

This extraordinary 1920's vintage dress is lightweight wool in blue with a magenta, green and

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1920s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Silk Chiffon Botanical Beaded Dress with Pleated Sash
1920s Silk Chiffon Botanical Beaded Dress with Pleated Sash

1920s Silk Chiffon Botanical Beaded Dress with Pleated Sash

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning cocktail dress. Black silk chiffon. Beaded and embroidered in a symmetrical botanical

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1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chemises

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

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Mid-20th Century French 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

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1920s French Art Deco Sac Evening Dresses

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

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

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1920s Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920'S Silk Beaded Lace Dress
1920'S Silk Beaded Lace Dress

1920'S Silk Beaded Lace Dress

Located in New York, NY

1920'S Silk Beaded Lace Dress

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1920s Casual Dresses

1920s Black Velvet Beaded Dress
1920s Black Velvet Beaded Dress

1920s Black Velvet Beaded Dress

Located in London, GB

Amazing black silk velvet vintage flapper dress with small bugle beaded rows and dancer motifs

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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage flapper dress from the 1920s. The dress is black with beading on the front and back

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Beaded Silk Dress
1920s Beaded Silk Dress

1920s Beaded Silk Dress

Located in New York, NY

Dress has cut outs on side in strips of ribbon, can be worn with or wiithout a slip.

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress
1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning black liquid satin 1920's flapper dress has a fabulous black panelled flounce to the

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s Black Silk Hand-Beaded Chemise Dress -
1920s Black Silk Hand-Beaded Chemise Dress -

1920s Black Silk Hand-Beaded Chemise Dress -

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeously detailed, yet simple 1920s hand-beaded chemise dress in black silk chiffon and black

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chemises

Vintage 1920's Black Beaded Evening Dress UK 12-14 US 8-10
Vintage 1920's Black Beaded Evening Dress UK 12-14 US 8-10

Vintage 1920's Black Beaded Evening Dress UK 12-14 US 8-10

Located in Nashville, TN

Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is

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1920s Evening Dresses

1920s Asymmetrical Dress with Beads, Lamé and Fringe
1920s Asymmetrical Dress with Beads, Lamé and Fringe

1920s Asymmetrical Dress with Beads, Lamé and Fringe

Located in New York, NY

design from the 1920s. We've done some repairs and tightened up the seams and this dress is as ready to

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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses

1920's Adair Made In France Flapper Style Beaded Sheath
1920's Adair Made In France Flapper Style Beaded Sheath

1920's Adair Made In France Flapper Style Beaded Sheath

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unusual 1920's Art Deco black silk crepe and pastel beaded flapper style beaded sheath dress with

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1920s French Sheath Dresses

Vintage 1920s Beaded Shift
Vintage 1920s Beaded Shift

Vintage 1920s Beaded Shift

Located in London, GB

A lovely dress from the 1920s.. The dress is made of a black fabric with wonderful bead work in an

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Backless Dress in Sheer Victorian Lace with 1920s Beaded Details
Backless Dress in Sheer Victorian Lace with 1920s Beaded Details

Backless Dress in Sheer Victorian Lace with 1920s Beaded Details

Located in New York, NY

This dress is made from a mix of laces from the 1920s and older. We source the finest in silk and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard
Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning beaded and sequined overdress of sheer panels, with open sides. Seven large

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1920s French Day Dresses

Bias Cut Backless Gown In Hand Embroidered 1920s Silk With Fringe & Coral Beads
Bias Cut Backless Gown In Hand Embroidered 1920s Silk With Fringe & Coral Beads

Bias Cut Backless Gown In Hand Embroidered 1920s Silk With Fringe & Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

We made this gown in the style of 1990s Galliano and McQueen, that decadent era of bias cut romance and embellished glamour. This piece is made from an antique Chinese hand-embroider...

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1920s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920’s Beaded Flapper Dress
1920’s Beaded Flapper Dress

1920’s Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

Crafted in black silk chiffon, this exquisite floral pattern flapper dress is embellished with pink

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920s French Couture Black All Over Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s French Couture Black All Over Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s French Couture Black All Over Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful original vintage and wearable 1920s black flapper dress completely covered in tiny black

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1920s French Evening Dresses

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Located in Studio City, CA

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By Milgrim

Located in Gresham, OR

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1920s Black Beaded Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1920s black beaded dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Orange and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1920s black beaded dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Morphew, Agnes and Alice Temperley — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

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Prices for a 1920s black beaded dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $288 and can go as high as $71,630, while, on average they fetch $1,500.

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Questions About 1920s Black Beaded Dress
  • 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 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.

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