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Rena Rosenthal, Madonna & Child, Art Deco Wood & Metal Sculpture, ca. 1920’s
By Rena Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Wood & Silvered Metal
ca. 1920’s
MATERIALS
Ebonized wood and silvered metal.
MARKINGS
Stamped with
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Surrealist Bauhaus Wooden Head Sculpture, 1920's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique surrealist/abstract bauhaus wooden head sculpture, hand painted circa 1920's. The artist
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Franz Hagenauer, Violinist Sculpture, 1920s, Silvered Bronze & Wood
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Step into the enchanting world of the 1920s with Franz Hagenauer's Violinist Sculpture—a symphony
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ariadne and the Panther, Art Deco Sculpture in Wood and Brass, 1920s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This captivating Art Deco sculpture, created around 1920, is inspired by the depiction of Ariadne
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Dancing Boys, Black Forest Art Deco, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Signed on the base with an unencrypted monogram...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Man with Serpent, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco
Man with Serpent
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture
Circa 1920s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 23.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1920s Carved Wood Guanyin Statue
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Carved Wood Guanyin Statue
Beautifully fine carving details
Damage shown in pictures
Crack in
Category
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Cambodian Black Painted Sitting Buddha Sculpture, circa 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sitting black painted sitting Buddha sculpture, Cambodian, circa 1920s
The statue is decorated
Category
Vintage 1910s Cambodian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Mirror
Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s.
Rare Art Deco sculpture
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Weathered Wooden Chariot Wheel Sculpture, India, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
19th century India large wooded wheel from a chariot.
From the state of Nagaland, India.
Beautiful natural weathered patina.
Mounted on stand measuring 16" x 8".
Wheel measures 24" d...
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Deer Sculpture with Wooden Base, circa 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends slim deer sculpture with wooden base.
They have the Hagenauer style.
Art Deco
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1920s
Item e7301
A very large
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.59 in W 5.52 in D 17.72 in
Italian 1920s Carved Wooden Duck Sculpture with Painted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wooden duck sculpture from circa 1920 with light painted accents and textured
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Western Yellow Wagtail Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.25 in W 6 in D 2.63 in
Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.88 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
A wooden carved children's carousel pig with
Category
Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
White Breasted Nuthatch Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.13 in
Rare Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
A wooden carved children's carousel pig with
Category
Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bullfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.88 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Goldfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.88 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Chaffinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3.63 in W 4.38 in D 3.38 in
Goldfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3.75 in W 4.13 in D 3 in
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.38 in W 3.88 in D 2 in
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
An antique wooden sculpture of a fireman
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.88 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 2.38 in
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.63 in
Crossbill Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.63 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.25 in W 4.38 in D 2.75 in
Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.25 in W 4.13 in D 2 in
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Bowl ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1920s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
statue holding a metal saber. The hand-made sculpture was handcarved most probably in France around 1920
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Double-Sided Carved Wooden Blawong Board from Java, circa 1920s-1950s
Located in London, GB
Double-sided carved wooden blawong board from Java, Indonesia (circa 1920s-1950s). Blawong boards
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Robj, Templars and Saracen Chess Set, French Art Deco 1920s
By ROBJ
Located in PARIS, FR
1930.
Beautiful and playful detail on the pieces. Exotic wood chess board of origin.
In very good
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Antique Signed Chapman Figure of a Girl with her Dog 1920s era Made in Spain
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous antique Chapman figural carved wood statue of a girl in European garb with her
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 44.5 in W 16 in D 13 in
Head of a Woman, green patina cement head by Erzia
Located in New York, NY
, he began experimenting with wood sculpture, favoring rare subtropical species like quebracho
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
and timeless beauty to the piece.
The chandelier’s base, also hand-carved from solid wood, is
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
1920s Swedish Grace Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This abstract 1920s Swedish sculpture of painted-and-gilded plaster, on a painted-wood base, is
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Expressionist Wood Sculpture 1920's
Located in Berlin, DE
Expressionist completely hand carved wood sculpture ca. 1925-1927, unknown artist. Monogrammed with
Category
1920s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1920s Ukko Talvi Art Deco Wood Sculpture, Finland
By Ukko Talvi
Located in Hudson, NY
Graceful and powerful Art Deo period carved wood sculpture of a stylized lion by Finish artist Ukko
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Stunning Pair of 1920s Art Deco Silver Sculptures, H. Ottmann
By H. Ottmann
Located in Washington, DC
Stunning and stylish pair of 1930s silver sculptures by famed German sculptor and metal smith H
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Abstract DA-DA German Shop Mannequin Dress Form, Munich, 1920s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A fine tall boys torso German store mannequin, circa 1930s with moveable arms. The muslin covered body was used to display clothing in a shopfront window. Today we very much envision...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Strong and Robust Wooden Art Deco Statue of Quarry Worker, Germany, 1920s
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Germany, 1920-1930. Hand carved.
Statue that depicts a worker undaunted with the feel of social
Category
Vintage 1920s German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 19.3 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Old Wooden Wheel, Indonesia, circa 1920s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Old wooden wheel on a metal base.
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Form Follows Function Modern Abstract Abacus Obsolete Object, France, 1920s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
details behind. Form follows function. The unintended consequences provide this modernist sculpture, a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 64.57 in W 41.34 in D 25.2 in
1920's Folk Art ice skating Woman Outsider Artist carved sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Outstanding and elegant Folk Art figural sculpture. Women Iceskating, ca. 1920-30. Measures 8
Category
1920s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 8 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese wood carving cat.
It seems to be from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. (1860s-1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 10.04 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Charming Italian Figural Carving C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian painted carving of cherub and girl reading a book.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1920s-1940s/Figurine Mingei Object Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
between 1920 and 1940.
It is carved from zelkova wood.
The artist's name and other details are unknown
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 2.96 in
Sculpture/Mounted Object, Sweden, 1910s-1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wooden sculpture, Sweden, 1910s-1920s. Measures: Height 174 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Other Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
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- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023In 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, 2023In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024The 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.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What 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.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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, 2022In 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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, 2022Flapper 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In 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, 2025Coco 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.