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1920s Velvet Coat

Velvet cape coat 1920s
Velvet cape coat 1920s

Velvet cape coat 1920s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Red velvet cape coat with a lamé lining. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a

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1920s French Capes

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

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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 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 Art Deco Gold Lame Coat with Velvet Trim
1920's Art Deco Gold Lame Coat with Velvet Trim

1920's Art Deco Gold Lame Coat with Velvet Trim

By Bullocks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage coat dates to the 1920's to the Art Deco era. It retailed at Bullocks and is made of gold

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1920s Unknown Coats and Outerwear

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

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

1920s Gold Lamé and Black Velvet Coat
1920s Gold Lamé and Black Velvet Coat

1920s Gold Lamé and Black Velvet Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 1920's lamé duster coat covered in gold geometric roses and accented with a beautiful

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocoon 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 Violet Velvet Cape- Bourne & Hollingsworth Ltd. London
1920's Violet Velvet Cape- Bourne & Hollingsworth Ltd. London

1920's Violet Velvet Cape- Bourne & Hollingsworth Ltd. London

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a dramatic and lovely 1920's vintage, violet velvet capeor cloak with an ample and

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cloacks

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

1920's Burnt Sienna Velvet Beaded Opera Cape with Fur Collar
1920's Burnt Sienna Velvet Beaded Opera Cape with Fur Collar

1920's Burnt Sienna Velvet Beaded Opera Cape with Fur Collar

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a wonderfully dramatic and decorative burnt sienna velvet opera coat/cape, which has been

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Capes

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

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

1920's Vintage Velvet Coat
1920's Vintage Velvet Coat

1920's Vintage Velvet Coat

Located in London, GB

This hip-length velvet coat features ruffled details on the sleeves and bust. It is fastened at the

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20th Century Coats

1920's Colorful Gold Lame & Velvet Evening Coat
1920's Colorful Gold Lame & Velvet Evening Coat

1920's Colorful Gold Lame & Velvet Evening Coat

Located in New Hope, PA

of black for this stunning 1920's evening coat. It is fully lined in green silk velvet and it is in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Opera Coats

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

1920's Green and Gold Jacquard and Velvet Opera Coat
1920's Green and Gold Jacquard and Velvet Opera Coat

1920's Green and Gold Jacquard and Velvet Opera Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

. Generous fit from US 2-8. No damage or visible repairs, unusual for a 1920's piece. Sleeve 20.5"

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1920s Unknown Opera Coats

1920's Vintage Velvet Cape

1920's Vintage Velvet Cape

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1920s velvet cape with a beige ruffled collar, accented with a beaded detailing. The cape

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20th Century Capes

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 gold and black velvet opera coat

1920s gold and black velvet opera coat

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous 1920s opera coat in gold lamé and black velvet, lined in Imperial yellow silk. The Art

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Early 20th Century Unknown Opera Coats

Pale Green Velvet and Floral Lame Opera Coat, 1920s
Pale Green Velvet and Floral Lame Opera Coat, 1920s

Pale Green Velvet and Floral Lame Opera Coat, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

She is a rare and lovely beauty. 1920s opera coat in an autumnal toned floral lame lined and

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Early 20th Century 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

1920's Gold Lame & Velvet Orientalist Dress and Coat Ensemble
1920's Gold Lame & Velvet Orientalist Dress and Coat Ensemble

1920's Gold Lame & Velvet Orientalist Dress and Coat Ensemble

Located in New Hope, PA

It is so rare and unusual to find a 1920's dress and the matching coat, and this is a stunning

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dress and Coat Ensembles

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 "Gatsby" Style Silk Velvet Cocoon Evening Cape w/ Fringe
1920s "Gatsby" Style Silk Velvet Cocoon Evening Cape w/ Fringe

1920s "Gatsby" Style Silk Velvet Cocoon Evening Cape w/ Fringe

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous "Gatsby" style 1920s silk velvet evening cocoon coat in cobalt blue silk velvet w/ silk

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jackets

Prisitine 1920's Silk Velvet Opera Coat
Prisitine 1920's Silk Velvet Opera Coat

Prisitine 1920's Silk Velvet Opera Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous rare black luxurious silk velvet 1920's opera coat. Incredibly detailed shirred, roll

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Opera Coats

1920s Silk Burnout Velvet Coat
1920s Silk Burnout Velvet Coat

1920s Silk Burnout Velvet Coat

Located in New York, NY

1920s Silk Burnout Velvet Coat

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1990s Coats

Long Cape in Chiseled Velvet in Eggplant Color, 1920's/1930's
Long Cape in Chiseled Velvet in Eggplant Color, 1920's/1930's

Long Cape in Chiseled Velvet in Eggplant Color, 1920's/1930's

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Not Signed - Long cape in chiseled velvet in eggplant color. No size indicated, it corresponds to a

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20th Century Capes

Vintage 1920s Black Velvet & Gold Lame Lace Cape
Vintage 1920s Black Velvet & Gold Lame Lace Cape

Vintage 1920s Black Velvet & Gold Lame Lace Cape

Located in London, GB

A divine 1920s evening cape made of a luxurious black velvet and lined in an amazing gold lame lace

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1920s Capes

1920s Aubergine Silk Velvet Opera Cape - Redesigned by Torso Creations
1920s Aubergine Silk Velvet Opera Cape - Redesigned by Torso Creations

1920s Aubergine Silk Velvet Opera Cape - Redesigned by Torso Creations

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautifully redesigned 1920s aubergine silk velvet cocoon-style opera cape, redesigned and re

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21st Century and Contemporary American Opera Coats

Vintage 1920's Silk Velvet and Fur Coat
Vintage 1920's Silk Velvet and Fur Coat

Vintage 1920's Silk Velvet and Fur Coat

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1920's coat * black silk velvet * white sheared mink fur * satin lining * dramatic

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats and Outerwear

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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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1920s Velvet Coat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1920s velvet coat for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, red and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Jean Patou and Torso Creations are consistently popular. Finding a 1920s velvet coat for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1920s Velvet Coat?

The price for a 1920s velvet coat starts at $650 and tops out at $8,500, and on average, selling for $1,950.

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 Velvet Coat
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 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.
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    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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