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1930s Tea Dress

1930s Cerulean Blue Floral Chiffon Tea Dress
1930s Cerulean Blue Floral Chiffon Tea Dress

1930s Cerulean Blue Floral Chiffon Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1930s ankle length dress is cut to a classic tea dress style in cobalt blue chiffon with

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1930s American Tea Gowns

1930s Pale Pink Embroidered Lace Tea Gown Dress
1930s Pale Pink Embroidered Lace Tea Gown Dress

1930s Pale Pink Embroidered Lace Tea Gown Dress

Located in London, GB

This enchanting vintage dress was created in the 1930s. The fabric is mesmerising; pale pink

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1930s British Tea Gowns

1930s Midnight Blue Long Sleeved Floral Georgette Maxi Dress
1930s Midnight Blue Long Sleeved Floral Georgette Maxi Dress

1930s Midnight Blue Long Sleeved Floral Georgette Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This true vintage 1930s ankle length gown is cut to a classic tea dress style in a midnight blue

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1930s American Evening Dresses

1930s Black Lace Tea Dress
1930s Black Lace Tea Dress

1930s Black Lace Tea Dress

Located in Alford, MA

Sheer black lace dress from the 1930s with a fitted bodice through the hips and bias-cut skirt with

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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket
1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket

1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket

Located in London, GB

A true vintage 1930s floral crepe tea dress, ankle length with a beautifully fluid drape. Cut with

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1930s American Evening Dresses

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1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress
1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress

1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

Beautiful 1930's Tea Dress with nude illusion lining. Fine and delicate silk chiffon. The lace is

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1930s French Day Dresses

1930s Sheer Pink Organza Tea Gown with Slip
1930s Sheer Pink Organza Tea Gown with Slip

1930s Sheer Pink Organza Tea Gown with Slip

Located in London, GB

-line dress has a lovely peter pan collar and 16 buttons at the front. It comes with a pink 1930's slip

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1930s Tea Gowns

Vintage Chanel Floral & Black Chiffon Dress
Vintage Chanel Floral & Black Chiffon Dress

Vintage Chanel Floral & Black Chiffon Dress

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Chanel black chiffon and floral 1930s inspired tea dress with flutter sleeves, waist sash

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1990s French Tea Gowns

1930's Black Velvet & Chiffon Tea Dress with Floral Embroidery
1930's Black Velvet & Chiffon Tea Dress with Floral Embroidery

1930's Black Velvet & Chiffon Tea Dress with Floral Embroidery

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1930's black semi-sheer chiffon black tea/cocktail dress. The shift style dress has wide straps

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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses

1930s Floral Georgette Full Length Tea Dress
1930s Floral Georgette Full Length Tea Dress

1930s Floral Georgette Full Length Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite example of 1930s fashion made from a wonderful floral cotton organza or

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1930s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930s Silk Chiffon Brown Novelty Print Dress
1930s Silk Chiffon Brown Novelty Print Dress

1930s Silk Chiffon Brown Novelty Print Dress

Located in London, GB

Original 1930s tea dress in a classic bias cut silhouette, famously pioneered by Parisian designer

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1930s American Maxi Dresses

1930s Floral Print Silk Dress
1930s Floral Print Silk Dress

1930s Floral Print Silk Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1930s White, green, blue , pink and orange floral print silk chiffon dress with silk belt. Bust: 34

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1930s French Tea Gowns

Fendi Triple Collar Silk Little Black Dress
Fendi Triple Collar Silk Little Black Dress

Fendi Triple Collar Silk Little Black Dress

By Fendi

Located in London, GB

and straight skirt that has an overall 1930’s tea dress aesthetic. This is further accentuated by the

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1930's Summer Dress with Matching Jacket
1930's Summer Dress with Matching Jacket

1930's Summer Dress with Matching Jacket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930's ensemble made of cream colored linen blend with navy daisy print. Dress is sleeveless, bias

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Gowns

1930's Embroidered Silk Organza Dress-SALE!
1930's Embroidered Silk Organza Dress-SALE!

1930's Embroidered Silk Organza Dress-SALE!

Located in Los Angeles, CA

REDUCED FROM $495! 1930's bias-cut fishtail dress. Ivory-colored, stiff silk organza. Allover

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Gowns

1930's Paquin Haute-Couture Purple-Velvet Lame Tea Dress
1930's Paquin Haute-Couture Purple-Velvet Lame Tea Dress

1930's Paquin Haute-Couture Purple-Velvet Lame Tea Dress

By Jeanne Paquin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A very rare "Jeanne Paquin" haute-couture numbered tea-length dress in the prettiest color

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1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1930's Chocolate Silk  Velvet Tea Evening Dress
1930's Chocolate Silk  Velvet Tea Evening Dress

1930's Chocolate Silk Velvet Tea Evening Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

Luscious rich chocolate brown silk velvet evening dress in a tea length. Very Boardwalk Empire. It

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Day Dresses

1930's Floral Printed Bias Tea Gown
1930's Floral Printed Bias Tea Gown

1930's Floral Printed Bias Tea Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s bias cut silk satin gown cream flowers of black, with line drawing style. High neck with roll

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20th Century Evening Gowns

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Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress

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By Celine

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress
Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress

Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress from the 1930's. Sheer chiffon bodice with double ruffle collar and wonderful hand embroidered florals throughout. ...

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1930s French Day Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Alfred Shaheen Vibrant Blue Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Alfred Shaheen Vibrant Blue Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Alfred Shaheen Vibrant Blue Silk Cocktail Dress

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in Sparks, NV

Iconic Alfred Shaheen 1950s cocktail dress in beautiful vibrant blue silk. Hourglass silhouette and matching covered buttons. Rare early label. Details: Fully Lined Side Metal...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

Located in London, GB

This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...

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1930s British Evening Dresses

1940s Moire Opera Coat
1940s Moire Opera Coat

1940s Moire Opera Coat

$875

Size: XS, S

1940s Moire Opera Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is lined in black and has front a...

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1940s Unknown Opera Coats

Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...

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1930s Evening Gowns

1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats

1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940

Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edwardian Crochet Orchid Lace Bolero Jacket
Edwardian Crochet Orchid Lace Bolero Jacket

Edwardian Crochet Orchid Lace Bolero Jacket

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Edwardian Crochet Lace Bolero Jacket with huge 3 dimensional florals throughout including large Orchid blooms along the hem and sleeves. The flowers are so dimensional that...

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Early 1900s American Jackets

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

By Narciso Rodriguez

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...

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2010s Evening Gowns

Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s

Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A spectacle of a coat no matter the decade, this extraordinary piece is in such pristine condition and relevant style that it could have walked off this year’s runway. The masterful ...

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1920s Unknown Opera Coats

Beautiful 1950s Light Pink Silk Sequin Beaded Silk Rhinestone Jacket Cardigan
Beautiful 1950s Light Pink Silk Sequin Beaded Silk Rhinestone Jacket Cardigan

Beautiful 1950s Light Pink Silk Sequin Beaded Silk Rhinestone Jacket Cardigan

Located in San Diego, CA

Prettiest vintage 50s light pink silk sequined and beaded jacket cardigan. Features all over hand sewn sequins and beads. Dangling pink beads throughout, and at the hem, and sleeve c...

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1950s Cardigans

CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress

CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...

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1930s Tea Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1930s tea dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the abstract style, while we also have 2 abstract versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1930s tea dress may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right 1930s tea dress for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, blue, white and beige. Creating a 1930s tea dress has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, Francois Batet, Jessie Gillespie and Harold Harvey are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, linocut and paint.

How Much is a 1930s Tea Dress?

The average selling price for a 1930s tea dress we offer is $1,396, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $41,460 for the highest priced.

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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. 

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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. 

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Questions About 1930s Tea Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.

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