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1920s Chinese Fashion

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat
1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat

Located in New Hope, PA

One of the best Chinese embroidered coats I have ever offered for sale, this black silk coat is smothered with gorgeous and colorful hand embroidery. Motifs include men and women, ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Piano Shawls

1920s Chinese Traditional Embroidered Side-Closure Silk Summer Coat in Blues
1920s Chinese Traditional Embroidered Side-Closure Silk Summer Coat in Blues

1920s Chinese Traditional Embroidered Side-Closure Silk Summer Coat in Blues

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Chinese Traditional Embroidered Side-Closure Silk Summer Coat in Blues and Porcelain White: Asymmetrical closing with decorative Chinese floral and butterfly motifs in gold th...

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1920s Chinese Robes

Antique Elaborately Embroidered 1920s Silk Jacket with Fringe
Antique Elaborately Embroidered 1920s Silk Jacket with Fringe

Antique Elaborately Embroidered 1920s Silk Jacket with Fringe

Located in Water Mill, NY

This is an elaborately embroidered 1920s black silk coat, jacket covered with gorgeous, colorful embroidery of people, birds and animals, pagodas, bridges, walkways, flowers and tree...

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1920s Chinese Jackets

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1920's Apricot/Black Silk Chinese  Hand-Embroidered Jacket
1920's Apricot/Black Silk Chinese  Hand-Embroidered Jacket

1920's Apricot/Black Silk Chinese Hand-Embroidered Jacket

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a strikingly beautiful, 1920's vintage, apricot and black silk Chinese hand-embroidered jacket. The jacket has no buttons and its interior is lined with pale apricot silk, wh...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Jackets

1920's Cornflower Blue Chinese Embroidered Handbag/ Butterflies
1920's Cornflower Blue Chinese Embroidered Handbag/ Butterflies

1920's Cornflower Blue Chinese Embroidered Handbag/ Butterflies

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a sweet 1920's, Chinese cornflower blue silk embroidered purse lavishly decorated with a variety of butterflies and flowers. The purse is lined in fine pale pink silk and mea...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Handbags and Purses

1920's Black & White Silk Chinese Embroidered Coat
1920's Black & White Silk Chinese Embroidered Coat

1920's Black & White Silk Chinese Embroidered Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an extraordinarily beautiful, 1920's vintage, black and white Chinese silk coat elaborately embroidered with fauna, flora, and birds. The coat is single-breasted with two fa...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Coats

1920's Elaborately Hand Embroidered Chinese Jacket on Black Silk
1920's Elaborately Hand Embroidered Chinese Jacket on Black Silk

1920's Elaborately Hand Embroidered Chinese Jacket on Black Silk

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an elaborately hand-embroidered and masterfully executed Chinese jacket in the complementary colors of turquoise and orange and all shades of those colors in between. The wor...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Jackets

1920's Chinese Embroidered Silk Coat-Coral & Turquoise Florals
1920's Chinese Embroidered Silk Coat-Coral & Turquoise Florals

1920's Chinese Embroidered Silk Coat-Coral & Turquoise Florals

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an elaborately and intricately embroidered, Chinese white silk coat with coral and turquoise floral designs. The coat's turquoise silk lining has been professionally replace...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Coats

1920's Navy & Gold, Jacquard-Weave Purse with Dragons
1920's Navy & Gold, Jacquard-Weave Purse with Dragons

1920's Navy & Gold, Jacquard-Weave Purse with Dragons

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a 1920's vintage, Chinese jacquard-weave brocade, draw-stringed purse depicting two five-toed dragons. The purse has two Chinese tassels, each attached to a carved glass ambe...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Accessories

1920's Exquisitely Embroidered Red Paired Panel Wraparound Skirt
1920's Exquisitely Embroidered Red Paired Panel Wraparound Skirt

1920's Exquisitely Embroidered Red Paired Panel Wraparound Skirt

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this 1920's vintage, Chinese red silk paired panel, wraparound skirt masterfully decorated with egrets, peonies, and various other flora and fauna. The intricacy ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Skirts

1920s Mantle made from Antique Chinese Peacock and Butterfly Embroidery
1920s Mantle made from Antique Chinese Peacock and Butterfly Embroidery

1920s Mantle made from Antique Chinese Peacock and Butterfly Embroidery

Located in New York, NY

Ah the roaring '20s! Who doesn't love the decadence of that era? This piece came to us as is. It is a mantle or tunic meant to wear over a longer and simpler dress, most likely made ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Dresses

1920s Chinese Embroidered Jacket
1920s Chinese Embroidered Jacket

1920s Chinese Embroidered Jacket

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1920s silk embroidered chinese jacket with medallions and water motifs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Jackets

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat from Cairo, Egypt
1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat from Cairo, Egypt

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat from Cairo, Egypt

Located in New Hope, PA

This coat was made from a hand embroidered Chinese silk shawl. The cream colored silk is heavily embroidered with all types of flowers in a beautiful range of colors. The front of th...

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1920s Chinese Coats

1920s Chinese Elaborately Hand-Embroidered Silk Duster
1920s Chinese Elaborately Hand-Embroidered Silk Duster

1920s Chinese Elaborately Hand-Embroidered Silk Duster

Located in Gresham, OR

A spectacular silk satin 1920s duster jacket: Lined in black silk charmeuse. Asymmetrical side button closure. Bird of paradise, butterfly and floral motifs throughout. Gorgeous.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Jackets

1920s Chinese Jacquard Silk Robe
1920s Chinese Jacquard Silk Robe

1920s Chinese Jacquard Silk Robe

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredible 1920s silk jacquard 1920s ceremonial gown from Mongolia with floral and pineapple pattern and contrasting floral lining. Sold with Japanese obi.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Chinese Piano Shawl Ensemble
1920s Chinese Piano Shawl Ensemble

1920s Chinese Piano Shawl Ensemble

Located in New York, NY

We made this ensemble from a beautiful hand embroidered piano shawl. The shawl dates from the 1910s to the 1940s however they were most produced and imported to the United States in ...

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20th Century Day Dresses

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame
1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame

Located in New Hope, PA

Delicate Chinese hand embroidery is worked in silk and metallic thread in shades of green, coral, peach, blue and navy and depicts two figures on the front and back of the bag. The g...

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1920s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s 3 Piece Blue and Cream Chinese Beach Pajamas With Hand Embroidery
1920s 3 Piece Blue and Cream Chinese Beach Pajamas With Hand Embroidery

1920s 3 Piece Blue and Cream Chinese Beach Pajamas With Hand Embroidery

Located in New York, NY

This antique set appears to have never been worn as there is still an antique tag. We purchased this set from a woman who had three sets which all appeared to be in storage for nearl...

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1920s Chinese Lingerie

ELIZABETH AND JAMES 1920's gold lurex cropped sleeves maxi dress US4 S
ELIZABETH AND JAMES 1920's gold lurex cropped sleeves maxi dress US4 S

ELIZABETH AND JAMES 1920's gold lurex cropped sleeves maxi dress US4 S

By Elizabeth & James

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ELIZABETH AND JAMES 1920's gold lurex cropped sleeves maxi dress US4 S Reference: YNWG/A00131 Brand: Elizabeth and James Designer: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen Material: Silk, Blend Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

1920s Vibrant Chinese Ceremonial Skirt w/ Incredible Embroidery
1920s Vibrant Chinese Ceremonial Skirt w/ Incredible Embroidery

1920s Vibrant Chinese Ceremonial Skirt w/ Incredible Embroidery

Located in Gresham, OR

A truly beautiful 1920s silk ceremonial skirt in vibrant shades of royal blue and fuchsia with metallic dragons, phoenix birds, cherry blossoms and bamboo patterns in metal threads a...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pleated Skirts

Chinese All-Over Multi-Color Hand Embroidered Silk Jacket, 1920s
Chinese All-Over Multi-Color Hand Embroidered Silk Jacket, 1920s

Chinese All-Over Multi-Color Hand Embroidered Silk Jacket, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible jacket from the 1920s. Black silk densely embroidered Chinese jacket probably made for export. Gorgeous hand embroidery work. Fully lined with single button closure. Smal...

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20th Century Jackets

Art Deco Jade Set Gold Ring 1920s
Art Deco Jade Set Gold Ring 1920s

Art Deco Jade Set Gold Ring 1920s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1920s, 14k, Chinese Export. This Art Deco ring features a fine natural jade cabochon set in a warmly patinated, delicately detailed gold mounting.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Fashion Rings

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silk Chinese Jacket With Large Heavily Couched Multi Color Applique, 1920s
Silk Chinese Jacket With Large Heavily Couched Multi Color Applique, 1920s

Silk Chinese Jacket With Large Heavily Couched Multi Color Applique, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Take a step back in time and indulge in this exquisite 1920s Chinese jacket. The black silk satin is adorned with elaborate appliques and intricate hand-embroidery, creating a stunni...

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Early 20th Century Jackets

1920s Blue Beaded Silver Lamé Dress With Chinese Dragons
1920s Blue Beaded Silver Lamé Dress With Chinese Dragons

1920s Blue Beaded Silver Lamé Dress With Chinese Dragons

Located in New York, NY

The fantastic lace on this dress is already beautiful at first glance, however once the eye starts to focus on the pattern in the lace magical fire-breathing Chinese dragons appear! ...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s Piano Shawl Kimono
1920s Piano Shawl Kimono

1920s Piano Shawl Kimono

Located in New York, NY

This is a piano shawl from the 1920s. These garments were originally meant just as their names suggest: as shawls for pianos. During the Orientalism craze of the 1910s, these sumptuo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Shawls

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1920s Chinese Fashion For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of 1920s chinese fashion you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 1920s chinese fashion 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 and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1920s Chinese Fashion?

On average, a piece of 1920s chinese fashion on 1stDibs sells for $950, while they’re typically $261 on the low end and $3,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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