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1920s Silk Coat

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

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Size: Medium

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Piano Shawls

1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris
1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris

1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris

Located in New York, NY

restoration. Gorgeous luxe feel to the antique silk velvet. 1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From

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1920s Coats

1920S Art Deco Silk Lamé Cocoon Coat Lined In Velvet
1920S Art Deco Silk Lamé Cocoon Coat Lined In Velvet

1920S Art Deco Silk Lamé Cocoon Coat Lined In Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Label reads "Made in Paris exclusively for Stewart & Co 5th Avenue New York" 1920S Art Deco Silk

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1920s Coats

1920S Black Silk Geometric & Floral Printed Kimono
1920S Black Silk Geometric & Floral Printed Kimono

1920S Black Silk Geometric & Floral Printed Kimono

Located in New York, NY

print and are not too noticeable. 1920S Black Silk Geometric & Floral Printed Kimono

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1920s Coats

1920s Silk Flower Embroidered Piano Shawl
1920s Silk Flower Embroidered Piano Shawl

1920s Silk Flower Embroidered Piano Shawl

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful flower embroidered 1920s silk piano shawl. It is comprised of black silk cover in

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1920s Shawls

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dress and Coat Ensembles

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

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1920s Chinese Jackets

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1920's Gallenga Stenciled Silk Velvet Coat
1920's Gallenga Stenciled Silk Velvet Coat

1920's Gallenga Stenciled Silk Velvet Coat

By Maria Monaci Gallenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic 1920's coat from iconic Italian artist-designer Maria Monaci Gallenga is made from

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coats

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Coats

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Coats

1920's  Black Silk Velvet Cocoon Evening Coat
1920's  Black Silk Velvet Cocoon Evening Coat

1920's Black Silk Velvet Cocoon Evening Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a dramatic 1920's vintage, black silk velvet cocoon evening coat. The cocoon coat actually

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocoon Coats

1920’s Shimmering Gold Silk Lame Duster Coat
1920’s Shimmering Gold Silk Lame Duster Coat

1920’s Shimmering Gold Silk Lame Duster Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic, shimmering silk lame coat is done in a pale metallic gold lined in champagne silk velvet

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1920s Opera Coats

1920’s Moss Green and Gold Silk Lamé Opera Coat
1920’s Moss Green and Gold Silk Lamé Opera Coat

1920’s Moss Green and Gold Silk Lamé Opera Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Art Deco opera coat is made from luxurious metallic silk lamé in moss green shot with gold

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coats

Vintage 1920's Black Silk Velvet Evening Coat w Soutache Trim
Vintage 1920's Black Silk Velvet Evening Coat w Soutache Trim

Vintage 1920's Black Silk Velvet Evening Coat w Soutache Trim

Located in Portland, OR

This is a luxurious silk velvet 1920's evening coat with an open front and black rope tie at the

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1920s American Coats and Outerwear

1920's  Silver Lame & Black Silk Art Deco Evening/Opera Coat
1920's  Silver Lame & Black Silk Art Deco Evening/Opera Coat

1920's Silver Lame & Black Silk Art Deco Evening/Opera Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this strikingly elegant 1920's Art Deco, silver lame and black silk evening

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats and Outerwear

Fabulous 1920's Black Silk Velvet Coat- Black Fur Collar & Trim
Fabulous 1920's Black Silk Velvet Coat- Black Fur Collar & Trim

Fabulous 1920's Black Silk Velvet Coat- Black Fur Collar & Trim

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a fabulous 1920's black silk velvet coat with a full black fur collar and trim and a one

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats

Sumptuous 1920's Black & Orange Silk Velvet Reversible Evening Coat
Sumptuous 1920's Black & Orange Silk Velvet Reversible Evening Coat

Sumptuous 1920's Black & Orange Silk Velvet Reversible Evening Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stylish and sumptuous 1920's vintage, orange and black silk velvet, completely reversible

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Opera Coats

1920's Deep Prussian Blue Silk Velvet Coat with White Fox Collar
1920's Deep Prussian Blue Silk Velvet Coat with White Fox Collar

1920's Deep Prussian Blue Silk Velvet Coat with White Fox Collar

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stunning, 1920's vintage, deep Prussian blue, silk velvet coat with a full white fox

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats

Opulent 1920's Prussian Blue Silk Velvet & Floral Lame Opera Coat
Opulent 1920's Prussian Blue Silk Velvet & Floral Lame Opera Coat

Opulent 1920's Prussian Blue Silk Velvet & Floral Lame Opera Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this superb and opulent 1920's vintage, Prussian blue silk velvet and floral

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Opera Coats

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK PANNE VELVET WHITE FOX COLLAR OPERA  COAT
VINTAGE 1920'S SILK PANNE VELVET WHITE FOX COLLAR OPERA  COAT

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK PANNE VELVET WHITE FOX COLLAR OPERA COAT

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a beautiful silk Panne off white opera coat with white mink collar The color in pictures

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocoon Coats

1920's Silver Cut-Silk Velvet & Medium Green Silk Shawl
1920's Silver Cut-Silk Velvet & Medium Green Silk Shawl

1920's Silver Cut-Silk Velvet & Medium Green Silk Shawl

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a very unusual silver cut-silk velvet and medium green shawl with silver or gray and green

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats and Outerwear

1920's Dramatic Black /White Cut-Silk Velvet Shawl on Plum Silk
1920's Dramatic Black /White Cut-Silk Velvet Shawl on Plum Silk

1920's Dramatic Black /White Cut-Silk Velvet Shawl on Plum Silk

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an extraordinarily beautiful and dramatically executed black and white, cut-silk velvet

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Shawls

1920's Vintage, Luxurious Crimson Silk Velvet Cape with Ruching
1920's Vintage, Luxurious Crimson Silk Velvet Cape with Ruching

1920's Vintage, Luxurious Crimson Silk Velvet Cape with Ruching

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this luxurious and beautifully designed, 1920's vintage, crimson silk velvet

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Capes

VINTAGE 1920s BLUE SILK VELVET CAPE w BROCADE LINING
VINTAGE 1920s BLUE SILK VELVET CAPE w BROCADE LINING

VINTAGE 1920s BLUE SILK VELVET CAPE w BROCADE LINING

Located in San Francisco, CA

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 services for our dresses! We inv...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Capes

VINTAGE 1920s FLORAL SILK VELVET CAPE w BROCADE LINING
VINTAGE 1920s FLORAL SILK VELVET CAPE w BROCADE LINING

VINTAGE 1920s FLORAL SILK VELVET CAPE w BROCADE LINING

Located in San Francisco, CA

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 services for our dresses! We inv...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Capes

1920s silk embroidered art coat
1920s silk embroidered art coat

1920s silk embroidered art coat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An interesting work of art...Exposez vous meme a L'art/Expose yourself to art...Black satin coat

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coats

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

. These are not seen when the coat is worn. It was retailed by A. K. Arouani in Cairo, Egypt in the 1920's

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1920s Chinese Coats

1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat
1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat

1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat

Located in New York, NY

1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat kimono alternative

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1920s Car Coats

Pristine 1920's Metallic Silk Jacquard Opera Cape Coat
Pristine 1920's Metallic Silk Jacquard Opera Cape Coat

Pristine 1920's Metallic Silk Jacquard Opera Cape Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

equally beautiful opposite jacquard motive. Details: Circa: 1920's Estimated Size: One

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Late 19th Century American Art Deco Capes

Night blue silk velvet Opera coat Circa 1920's
Night blue silk velvet Opera coat Circa 1920's

Night blue silk velvet Opera coat Circa 1920's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Night blue silk velvet Opera coat. 2 buttons, one on the top, one on the side hips ( in wood) White

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1920s French Opera Coats

Vintage 1920's Silk Opera Coat with Monkey Fur Trim
Vintage 1920's Silk Opera Coat with Monkey Fur Trim

Vintage 1920's Silk Opera Coat with Monkey Fur Trim

Located in Sparks, NV

A museum quality one-of-a-kind evening coat. The 1920's was the decade to show off and we almost

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Opera Coats

EMBROIDERED BLACK SILK 1920s COAT WITH FUR COLLAR
EMBROIDERED BLACK SILK 1920s COAT WITH FUR COLLAR

EMBROIDERED BLACK SILK 1920s COAT WITH FUR COLLAR

Located in Alford, MA

An absolutely magnificent and rare find, this black silk evening coat is embroidered with a deep

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coats

1920s Silk Velvet & Lame Blue Evening Coat
1920s Silk Velvet & Lame Blue Evening Coat

1920s Silk Velvet & Lame Blue Evening Coat

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning opera style evening coat from the 1920's. In a petrol blue colour with bronze

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1920s Opera Coats

1920s Silk Velvet and Mink Opera Coat
1920s Silk Velvet and Mink Opera Coat

1920s Silk Velvet and Mink Opera Coat

Located in Gresham, OR

French import for Marshall Field Erte-style opera coat.

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Early 20th Century American Opera Coats

1920s Panne Silk Velvet Floral Coat from Daly's Glasgow
1920s Panne Silk Velvet Floral Coat from Daly's Glasgow

1920s Panne Silk Velvet Floral Coat from Daly's Glasgow

Located in London, GB

This impressive and entirely original 1920s floral panne silk velvet coat is in superb museum

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Early 20th Century British Frocks

1920s Coat made from a Victorian Wool Shawl Lined in Silk
1920s Coat made from a Victorian Wool Shawl Lined in Silk

1920s Coat made from a Victorian Wool Shawl Lined in Silk

Located in New York, NY

Oh how we love the 1920s here at Morphew. This coat is made from an antique Victorian shawl. We are

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Early 20th Century Coats and Outerwear

1920s Pongee Silk Asian Kimono
1920s Pongee Silk Asian Kimono

1920s Pongee Silk Asian Kimono

Located in New York, NY

1920s Pongee Silk Asian Kimono

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1920s Coats

1920S Green Silk Fan Print Kimono
1920S Green Silk Fan Print Kimono

1920S Green Silk Fan Print Kimono

Located in New York, NY

1920S Green Silk Fan Print Kimono

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1920s Coats

1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono
1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono

1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono

Located in New York, NY

print and are not too noticeable. 1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono

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1920s Coats

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By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

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By Versace

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Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...

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1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress

1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

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Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in New York, NY

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

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By Gucci, Frida Giannini

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

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By Loris Azzaro

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4

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1970s Jean Varon Russet Wool Crepe Cape
1970s Jean Varon Russet Wool Crepe Cape

1970s Jean Varon Russet Wool Crepe Cape

$765

Size: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

1970s Jean Varon Russet Wool Crepe Cape

By Jean Varon

Located in London, GB

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist clothing under the name Jean Varon. This graceful 1970s maxi-cape, with its ankle-grazin...

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Located in Tucson, AZ

Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...

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By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s

Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Bernard Perris

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1920s Silk Coat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1920s silk coat for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1920s silk coat 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Morphew, Babani and Bridgette Morphew each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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.

How Much is a 1920s Silk Coat?

The price for a 1920s silk coat starts at $288 and tops out at $5,200, and on average, selling for $1,400.

Finding the Right Coats-outerwear for You

There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.

Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.

A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.

While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.

Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1920s Silk Coat
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

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