OOAK 1930's Parisian Haute Couture Brown Bronze Metallic Knit Embroidered Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Incredibly unusual circa 1930s brown/bronze & silver metallic knit dress.
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1930s Metallic Dress
1930s Blue and Silver Metallic Crepe Bias Cut Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 30s Bias Cut Blue crepe gown in silver thread. Metal size zipper. Dress comes with belt ( see belt condition) size 6-8 Medium Bust: 34 - 37” Waist: 34- 38” / 38”-40 Hip/ 5...
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Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace. Threads of lamé woven into the mauve filigree. Matching mauve pink satin-backed cr...
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1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Organza Capelet
Located in London, GB
It is accompanied by a modern bespoke capelet which was made especially for the dress, tailored from sheer bronze chiffon. It perfectly complements the metallic gown. 1930s dresse...
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1930's Black & Silver Metallic Lace Gown with Velvet Details
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an enchantingly beautiful 1930's vintage, black and silver metallic lace floor length gown with modified, elbow length, butterfly winged sleeves. The gown's silhouette is sl...
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1930's Metallic Floral Semi-Sheer Lamé Silk Capelet Drape Belted Couture Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ethereal semi-sheer metallic lamé silk used on this incredibly rare 1930's couture gown has a romantic allure that I find irresistible.
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Archival 1930s Debenham & Freebody Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Winged Sleeve Gown
By Debenhams
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and luxurious mid 1930's metallic gold shimmer lamé bias cut gown from the high-end London department store Debenham & Freebody.
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Navy blue cocktail dress with metallic studs and embellishment Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue cocktail dress with metallic studs and embellishment. Asymmetrical opening on the side front. Pleated skirt . Snaps on the collar. SIZE 38 (M)
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1930's Rare Metallic Gold Lace Gown with Train
Located in New Hope, PA
Bright metallic gold lace, in a large scale floral pattern, is cut on the bias to create the most figure flattering evening dress with a train. There is a finger loop to hold the tra...
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1930s Silk Panne Velvet and Metallic Lame Chiffon Floral
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Silk Panne Velvet and Metallic Lame Chiffon Floral
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1930s 2-Piece Baby Blue Metallic Lace Gown w/ Fox Trimmed Jacket
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1930s baby blue silk and metallic lace gown with extremely low back and train, with a waist length jacket trimmed in fox! Bias cut silk slip liner. Size 4-6.
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Late 1930's Larger Size Crepe Evening Dress, Metallic Lace and Sequin Trim
Located in New Hope, PA
Elegant and easy to wear this black crepe dress from the late 1930's or very early 1940's has a V shaped neckline and cap sleeves with metallic lace and sequin trim.
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Cut-Out Gown Made From 1930s Silver Metallic Embroidered Silk
Located in New York, NY
This gown is made from an antique dress we picked up in Paris. The dress was fully taken apart stitch by stitch then each of the small pieces of fabric were hand washed several times...
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1930's Metallic Silk Silver Lamé Pleated Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's gown is a glamorous, gilt creation crafted from fine metallic silk lamé woven in an abstract landscape pattern. Neckline is gathered into tiny hand sewn pleats, while the...
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1930's Gold Metallic Bust Black Crepe Gown
Located in London, GB
This stunning crepe gown is the perfect occasion piece! The swirled metallic bust adds extra detailing to the simple silhouette of this gown and the wearable style allows the dress t...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1930's Metallic-Gold Sequin Embroidered Black Rayon Cut-Out Deco Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking metallic-gold embroidery used on this 1930's rayon-crepe gown has a seductive feel that I find irresistible.
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1930s French Evening Dresses
1930's Black Metallic-Embroidered Sequin Rayon Deco Winged-Sleeve Trained Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking 1930's black and teal metallic embroidered sequin silk-rayon gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour!
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1930's Elegant Metallic Royal-Purple Lame & Velvet Bias-Cut Deco Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious royal-purple shimmer lame gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is a low-cut slight cap-sleeve with a plunging backside. The waist is nipped with a sty...
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Vintage 1930's Metallic Gold Embroidered Sheer Black Silk Chiffon Couture Caftan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sensational 1930's museum-quality treasure! With its metallic gold sparkle and breathtaking silhouette, this rare garment makes a memorable impression. The workmanship on the elega...
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1930's Metallic Gold Studded Red Crepe Long-Sleeve Draped Couture Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking late 1930's "Florence M. Schmeltzer" couture custom-made ruby-red crepe gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour.
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1930's Couture Metallic Gold Textured Lamé Backless Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious "Registered Designer with the Fashion Originators Guild" metallic gold shimmer lamé gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a sculpted plunge with se...
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1930's Metallic Gold Lamé Cut-Out Chenille Fringe Stage Costume Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly unique and ultra seductive metallic gold lamé burlesque stage gown dating back to the late 1930's. This seductive showstopper is a beautifully constructed with yards of drape...
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1930's Cobalt Blue Stripe Metallic Lamé Silk Bias-Cut Hourglass Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious cobalt-blue shimmer lamé evening dress from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a seductive sculpted plunge and low-backside. The gorgeous deco stripe patt...
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1930's Seductive Metallic-Gold Appliqued Black Crepe Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous jet-black rayon crepe gown from Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice is a seductive rhinestone-paste trimmed low plunge ruched bias-cut with dramatic puff sleeves. I l...
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1930's Metallic Peacock Print Novelty Blue Lamé Ruched Bias-Cut Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious sapphire-blue shimmer lamé gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a seductive low-cut plunge ruched design. The gorgeous novelty peacock-feather pri...
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1930's Metallic Wood-Patterned Lamé Deco Appliqué Bias-Cut Trained Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and incredibly rare metallic wood-patterned ivory crepe lamé bias-cut trained gown dating back to the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! Th...
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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses
1930's Couture Metallic Floral Print Lame Bias-Cut Gown & Billow-Sleeve Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious 1930's spiced bronze large-scale rose floral garden print shimmer lame ensemble from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The unique mixing yet matching prints i...
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1930's Colorful Metallic Floral Motif Lamé Cut Out Back Hourglass Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and incredibly rare metallic floral motif lamé bias-cut gown dating back to the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour.
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Vintage 1930's Metallic Gold Lamé Lace Nude Illusion Bias-Cut Old Hollywood Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious metallic gold shimmer lamé lace gown from the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; French floral motif sparkling lame lace with an a...
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Vintage 1930's Metallic Gold Corded Cut-Out Ivory Silk Jersey Bias-Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning ivory white silk-jersey gown from the late 1930's "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. I have never seen such an alluring bodice.
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Vintage 1930s Ivory Beaded Halter Gown
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1930's dress * ivory taffeta * metallic embroidery * golden sequins * turquoise beading * halter neck * peplum waist * metal side zipper condition | very good - ...
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Lanvin Exquisite Vintage Metallic Gold 1930's Style Goddess Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin 1930's Style Goddess Gown New unworn with tags So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 42 Bust 39" Waist 29" Hips 40" Length 61" Excellent unworn cond...
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1930's French Couture Metallic-Gold Lamé Leaf Motif Blue Bias-Cut Evening Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is impeccably seamed and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a dress with attitude and elegant. Measurements Bust:32-33 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:35 inches Total L...
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1930's Metallic Blue-Roses Floral Lame Belted Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious sapphire-blue shimmer lame gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is an elegant puff-sleeve silhouette with slight cowl neckline. The waist is nipped wi...
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
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1930s Metallic Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1930s metallic dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Gray, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Purple and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a 1930s metallic dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Morphew are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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.
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Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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