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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 striking fuchsia, pale blue, yellow and pistachio green florals dotted across it.

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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 translucent net with delicate leaf embroidery. Tailored to a timeless '30s silhouette, it...

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1930s American Tea Gowns

Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderful 1930's floral print 1930's rayon dress in a palette of pinks, purples, whites and greys set against a simple white background, is a wonderful statement piece to add to...

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1930s American Tea Gowns

1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps
1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps

1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps: A beautiful lavender and white floral print in a hard-to-find 1930s glamorous style. Double braided fabri...

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1930s American 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, almost black georgette with striking peach, mustard and pale blue-grey florals print...

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1930s American Evening Dresses

1930's Lavender Floral Cotton Lace Tea Dress
1930's Lavender Floral Cotton Lace Tea Dress

1930's Lavender Floral Cotton Lace Tea Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely lavender cotton lace summer gown from the 1930s. Fully lined. Snap closure down side. Simple, flattering and sweet silhouette with velvet trim. Great for balmy evenings. Lig...

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Early 20th Century Evening Gowns

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 scalloped seam going from low to high, where it is accented with a gathered pleat....

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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.

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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.

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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

It comes with a pink 1930's slip (not pictured) which isn't original to the dress but is a very close match.

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1930s Tea Gowns

Bautiful 1930s Black Lace Floral Pattern Cocktail Gown with Rhinestones Belt
Bautiful 1930s Black Lace Floral Pattern Cocktail Gown with Rhinestones Belt

Bautiful 1930s Black Lace Floral Pattern Cocktail Gown with Rhinestones Belt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Rare antique 1930s Floral Pattern Black lace cocktail dress with ruffle sleeves. Dress comes with belt. Buckle missing some rhinestones. Art deco era. No zipper. Lace is st...

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1930s French Tea Gowns

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 stiffer georgette fabric. The colourful floral print showcases a mix of hydrangeas and ol...

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1930s British Aesthetic Day 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" / Waist: 27" Hip: 34" Dress has silk button at the back. Fit US size 4

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1930s French Tea Gowns

1930s vintage French peach silk & lace Hollywood movie star antique tea gown
1930s vintage French peach silk & lace Hollywood movie star antique tea gown

1930s vintage French peach silk & lace Hollywood movie star antique tea gown

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

STUNNING! Vintage French peach silk satin and lace 1930s antique Hollywood movie star dress. The doll is French 36/38 and we have not pinned the dress for pictures. Measurements tha...

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1930s French Tea Gowns

Pink Floral Mermaid Tea Gown and Hollow Glass Button Jacket - Small, 1930s
Pink Floral Mermaid Tea Gown and Hollow Glass Button Jacket - Small, 1930s

Pink Floral Mermaid Tea Gown and Hollow Glass Button Jacket - Small, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Gatsbyesque in silhouette, this gown and jacket are so lightweight they would practically appear holographic were it not for their floral pattern. The secret is the unusual fabric, w...

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1930s Unknown Tea Gowns

1930's Style Ralph Lauren Black Label Bias Cut Tape Lace Gown. 1990's.
1930's Style Ralph Lauren Black Label Bias Cut Tape Lace Gown. 1990's.

1930's Style Ralph Lauren Black Label Bias Cut Tape Lace Gown. 1990's.

By Calvin Klein

Located in University City, MO

This Irish tape lace gown is just so romantic. Flattering 1930's style bias cut gown by Ralph Lauren Black Label.

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1990s American Tea Gowns

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 Madeleine Vionnet, who was the inspiration for many of John Galliano's masterpieces...

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1930s American Maxi Dresses

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

A beautiful, black Little Black Dress by Fendi. The dress has a short sleeve, slightly fitted waist and straight skirt that has an overall 1930’s tea dress aesthetic.

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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 cut, snaps at side, and has squared front and back necklines. Jacket is fitted, a...

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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 circular embroidery. Short, voluminous sleeves. Boat neck front. Wide v-neck bac...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Gowns

1930's Watercolor Yellow-Roses Floral Bias-Cut Tea Gown & Bolero
1930's Watercolor Yellow-Roses Floral Bias-Cut Tea Gown & Bolero

1930's Watercolor Yellow-Roses Floral Bias-Cut Tea Gown & Bolero

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The breathtaking golden-yellow and green roses-garden print used in this early 1930's silk-crepe chiffon dress has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice is a low-cut...

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1930s Art Deco Tea Gowns

1930's Watercolor Green Floral-Garden Bias-Cut Gown & Bolero
1930's Watercolor Green Floral-Garden Bias-Cut Gown & Bolero

1930's Watercolor Green Floral-Garden Bias-Cut Gown & Bolero

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The breathtaking green and yellow colors used in this early 1930's silk-crepe chiffon dress has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice is a low-cut draped plunge slee...

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1930s Art Deco Tea Gowns

Vintage 1930s Bourne & Hollingsworth Bias Cut Dress with Novelty Print Jacket Bo
Vintage 1930s Bourne & Hollingsworth Bias Cut Dress with Novelty Print Jacket Bo

Vintage 1930s Bourne & Hollingsworth Bias Cut Dress with Novelty Print Jacket Bo

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Vintage 1930s Bourne & Hollingsworth black crimped silk crepe material with colourful novelty print of trees with flowers, has matching belt and bolero that fastens at the front with...

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1930s British 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 combination ever. The House of Paquin was opened on the rue de la Paix in 1890 by Jeanne Pa...

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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 has a raglan sleeve that gathers above the wrist. accented down the sides with a d...

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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 over collar and cut outs at neck. Slit in back to waist from neck closure. Cut awa...

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Charming one piece printed cotton voile day dress with faux peplum and self belt. Draped neckline and trapunto stitched origami belt. Soft cheese-clothy semi sheer weave and watercol...

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Located in London, GB

This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...

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By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a collectible pink lace vintage cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a scoop neckline, full skirt, cap sleeve, and a zipper up the back. Due to s...

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Located in Milano, Lombardia

Eve Stillman Couture vintage lace night gown in silk. I would guess this to be from the 1970's. It would work just beautifully for a wedding or summers evening The ivory version phot...

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Capriccio Vintage Taupe Embroidered Flower Lace Dress with Scalloped Hem

Capriccio Vintage Taupe Embroidered Flower Lace Dress with Scalloped Hem

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage taupe lace dress by Capriccio with embroidered flowers and a scalloped hem. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. There is no marked size, but the dress fi...

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Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the darkest shade of black crepe silk, with a brightly coloured watercolour style floral pattern of wild flowers and tulips, this original 1940's tiered gown, is sure to ...

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

vintage light blush pink lace dress. fit and flair silhouette. round collar. tiny faux seed pearls and rhinestones along the collar. short capped sleeves. peplum panel at front waist...

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Located in Nashville, TN

endered in the softest shade of sand coloured cotton, embellished with floral embroidery in shades of white and green, this original late 1950's dress is a timeless piece to add to y...

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Located in New York, NY

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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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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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