Skip to main content

1930s Silk Dresses

2
to
29
639
83
2
658
85
1
10
446
43
45
46
51
10
27
250
248
240
168
69
31
22
20
18
13
726
16
3
Sort By
Black Silk with Gold Sequins Dress, 1930's
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
30's black silk dress topped with a top fully embroidered with gold sequins. No composition label
Category

1930s French Evening Dresses

1930s Yellow Sheer Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Sheer Yellow silk dress with orange silk flower appliqué. Fit size: 4
Category

1930s American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930's Cartwright Ivory Striped Silk Rayon Cut-Out Maxi Dress & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vibrant rainbow-stripe used on this ivory silk rayon 1930's "Cartwright" designer dress
Category

1930s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of
Category

1930s American Evening Dresses

1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Cocktail Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1930s Silk lamé floral print in brown, mauve, blue, yellow and green. Dress has cap
Category

1930s French Cocktail Dresses

1930s Pink Hammered Silk Dress & Bolero Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Pink Hammered Silk Dress & Bolero Set. Bias cut full length dress with no closures, pulls on
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Black/Coral Ribbon Silk and Velvet Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black/Coral Ribbon Silk and Velvet Dress. Black short-sleeved ribbon on silk mesh dress with
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's evening dress, Black lace, pink
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous, slinky and vampy vintage 1930's Black rayon eve dress with lace detailing and a pink
Category

Early 20th Century British Evening Dresses

1930s Black Silk Dress with Embossed Gold Bodice
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls
Category

1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930's Bette Davis Owned Old Hollywood Sheer Beaded Silk Couture Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
black silk dress dating back to the mid 1930's. As the star of The Little Foxes (1941), Now Voyager
Category

1930s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped
Category

1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s floral print black, grey, orange floral print silk chiffon day dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sleeves and slip on dress. Dress has no snap or zipper. Size: XSmall or small for petite Bust 32 inch
Category

1920s American Day Dresses

1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1930's French custom-made gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention
Category

1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable W
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable Waist Sash Handmade
Category

1930s Day Dresses

1930s Antique White Silk Dress With Gold Silk Thread Stripes
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s ivory silk gown with gold horizontal stripes absolutely exudes glamour and
Category

1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Silk Lamé Brocade Evening Gown 1930's One shoulder gown UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a
Category

1930s British Evening Gowns

1930s Black Silk Velvet Evening Dress w/ Rhinestone Bodice
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Velvet Evening Dress w/ Rhinestone Bodice. Braided straps on halter neck, low keyhole
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Rusty Red Silk Vintage 2 Pc Bias Dress With Rhinestone Belt and Tie
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage 1930's two piece rust red silk dress with a matching belt with original sash
Category

1930s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1930s Black Silk Dress with Embossed Gold Bodice
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls
Category

1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

France Vramant Black Crepe Silk Evening Gown, 1930's Paris
Located in Sharon, CT
From the house of FranceVramant Paris (Founded 1935), a crepe silk 1930's Haute Couture Evening
Category

1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Floral Garden Silk Bouquet Appliqué Couture Old Hollywood Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking rich red and maroon watercolor deco floral print used on this late 1930's silk
Category

1930s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Fashion Originators Guild Floral Print Silk Chiffon Gown & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to the mid 1930's. The Guild was organized in 1932 to protect its members from 'piracy,' which they
Category

1930s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1930s Marigold Floral Garden Print Silk Flutter-Sleeve Ruffle Maxi Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hips: up to 38 inches Total Length: 58 inches This 1930's Ryder's of Philadelphia designer dress is
Category

1930s North American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930s Black Sequin Dress
Located in Waterford, MI
Black sequin maxi dress. Unlined. V-neck. Side Zipper. Silk. Marked 'Irving Detroit'. *Condition
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Bias Silk & Lace Vintage Dress in Peach W Appliqués Butterfly Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous bias cut peach silk lace vintage 1930's dress has beautiful floral appliqués. This
Category

1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Sheer Floral Silk Chiffon Halter Dress W Puffy Sleeve Bolero Jacket
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely vintage 1930's dress is made of a gorgeous sheer floral silk chiffon and it comes with
Category

1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Creme and Green Floral Print Silk Chiffon Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 30s creme, green, orange floral print silk day dress. Fit size 2/4
Category

1930s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1930's Pleated & Ruched Amber Satin Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold, this original 1930's satin dress rendered in the most sumptuous shade of amber
Category

1930s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930's Gold Silk Lamé & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and
Category

1930s Evening Gowns

1930s Black Silk Crepe and Net Evening Dress With Floral Appliqué Embellishment
Located in London, GB
This incredible 1930s black silk crepe evening dress with soft net bodice is in fantastic vintage
Category

1930s British Evening Dresses

1930S Silk Blend Lamé Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1930S Silk Blend Lamé Skirt
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Orange and Black Plaid Print Silk Chiffon Dress and Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s Orange and Black plaid print Silk chiffon sleeveless dress and capelet. ( 2pcs) Fit Size US 2
Category

1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! The fabric itself is a
Category

1930s Wedding Dresses

GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long
Category

1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet & Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to the mid-1930's is fashioned with a beautiful black semi-sheer silk net bodice and silk-velvet
Category

1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Black Mesh Gown with Silk Accents and Nude Slip Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's gown is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with silk accents and nude slip. There are
Category

20th Century American Evening Gowns

1930s Peach Silk Slip Nightdress
Located in London, GB
Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from
Category

1930s Unknown Sheath Dresses

VINTAGE 1930'S Aqua Silk Bias Gown with Silver Hand Beaded Applique Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1930's gown is composed of a bias cut aqua silk crepe. Features rhinestone and beaded
Category

1930s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930s Cream Silk Embroidered Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vintage 1930s Cream Silk Embroidered Gown is a timeless and elegant piece of wearable art. Its
Category

1930s Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Pale Pink Sheer Lace & Tiered Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Ethereal dresses from the 1930's era remain a perennial favorite, perhaps because no other period combined
Category

1930s French Wedding Dresses

1920s Vintage Dress in Ivory Silk With Pink Embroidery and Topstitching
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful ivory silk vintage dress from the late 1920's. The dress is sleeveless, with a
Category

1920s Unknown Day Dresses

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. Contains a partial label
Category

1930s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This absolutely enchanting vintage 1930s full length dress in dove grey textured silk with gold
Category

1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Category

1930s Evening Gowns

1930s Dark Rust Silk Velvet Ruched Evening Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s very Dark Rust Silk Velvet Ruched Evening Gown. Sleeves have been draped into folds that
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Silk Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Accents, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Silk Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Accents. Black silk velvet gown with cowl neck, gusset
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Floral Black Burnout Velvet Dress with Fluted Sleeves
Located in London, GB
Black velvet and silk 1930s dress with a V-neck crossover front and frilled mesh trim finished with
Category

1930s American Evening Dresses

Ralph Lauren Bias Silk Velvet Slip Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
typical 1930's style with silk cord straps. Luxurious inky black silk velvet completely lined in silk
Category

1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress
Located in London, GB
This unique early 1930s slip dress simply exudes glamour. The black and gold lace lame overlay is
Category

1930s French Evening Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Sheer Silk Chiffon & 1930S Lace Backless Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Sheer Silk Chiffon & 1930S Lace Backless Gown MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

A French Egyptomania Dress In Embroidered Black Crepe silk- Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1935 France or Europe Ample dress in black ottoman silk crepe embroidered with
Category

1930s French Maxi Dresses

Floral Silk Blouson Long Dress 2008
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and beautiful! Comfortable yet chic! This gown is 100% luxurious silk charmeuse, and was shown
Category

Early 2000s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft
Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses

A French Day Dress in Crepe Silk and Lace Circa 1935/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1940 France Elegant day dress in wine-red or burgundy silk crepe from the late 1930s
Category

1930s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

A French Day Dress in Crepe Silk and Lace Circa 1935/1940
A French Day Dress in Crepe Silk and Lace Circa 1935/1940
Free Shipping
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
MORPHEW COLLECTION Lilac Silver Antique Silk Lamé Gown With 1930S Crystals
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Lilac Silver Antique Silk Lamé Gown With 1930S Crystals MORPHEW COLLECTION is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Holly’s Harp Black Silk chiffon Layered Maxi Dress 1970s
By Holly Harp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
by Art Deco evening gowns. This elegant Holly’s Harp maxi dress is done in black silk chiffon and
Category

1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930S Black Silk Velvet Long Sleeved Gown With Chrome Art Deco Buckle
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Long Sleeved Gown With Chrome Art Deco Buckle
Category

1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

1930S Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice & Open Sleeve Gown XL
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice & Open Sleeve Gown XL
Category

1930s American Evening Gowns

1930S Cranberry Red & Green Silk Taffeta Jacquard Haute Couture Gown With Peplu
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cranberry Red & Green Silk Taffeta Jacquard Haute Couture Gown With Peplum Fish Tail Hem From
Category

1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1930s Silk Dresses", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1930s Silk Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of 1930s silk dresses. Many people prefer Black 1930s silk dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 1930s silk dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Morphew, Harrods and Hattie Carnegie are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are 1930s Silk Dresses?

On average, 1930s silk dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,200, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses and Gowns for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. 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.

Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. 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. 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.

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.

Questions About 1930s Silk Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The symbolism of a silk dress is really a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate silk dresses with wealth and status because silk is a luxury material, while others merely appreciate its enveloping texture and link it with softness and sensuality. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silk dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.

Read More

Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress

Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.

A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet

From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.

Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer

Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)

A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.