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1930s Silk Kimono

1930's Silk Velvet Kimono Jacket
1930's Silk Velvet Kimono Jacket

1930's Silk Velvet Kimono Jacket

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious floral print silk velvet kimono sleeved jacket in a palette of oranges, browns and greens. This has been relined in emerald silk satin and has 2 covered snaps at the neck f...

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1930s French Jackets

1930s Scenery Print & Silk Kimono Overcoat
1930s Scenery Print & Silk Kimono Overcoat

1930s Scenery Print & Silk Kimono Overcoat

Located in Geneva, CH

Fabulous museum quality esrly 30s silk kimono overcoat.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Loungewear

Brown Regency Silk Crêpe Kimono Obi Gown w Crystal Batwing Sleeves - M, 1930s
Brown Regency Silk Crêpe Kimono Obi Gown w Crystal Batwing Sleeves - M, 1930s

Brown Regency Silk Crêpe Kimono Obi Gown w Crystal Batwing Sleeves - M, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Dignified and statuesque, this gown combines the modesty and rigor of a kimono with the body conscious glamour of the 1930s.

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

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1930's Pink, Red, & Magenta Printed Silk Kimono
1930's Pink, Red, & Magenta Printed Silk Kimono

1930's Pink, Red, & Magenta Printed Silk Kimono

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this extraordinary silk printed Japanese kimono in hues of pink, magenta, and red. The inside of the kimono has been lined in pink silk and the interior, as well ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Robes

Vintage 1930s Japanese Orange Green and Pink Floral Silk Haori Kimono
Vintage 1930s Japanese Orange Green and Pink Floral Silk Haori Kimono

Vintage 1930s Japanese Orange Green and Pink Floral Silk Haori Kimono

Located in Portland, OR

This pretty 1930's vintage Japanese silk haori kimono is in a tiny floral print in shades of orange, pink, lime, sage.

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20th Century Japanese Robes

1930's Silk Printed Fan Pattern Kimono w/ Metallics
1930's Silk Printed Fan Pattern Kimono w/ Metallics

1930's Silk Printed Fan Pattern Kimono w/ Metallics

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1930's silk kimono with ivory, orange and silver (paint stamped) fan pattern.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Robes

1930s Hydrangea Print Silk Kimono in Navy Cornflower Red and Cream
1930s Hydrangea Print Silk Kimono in Navy Cornflower Red and Cream

1930s Hydrangea Print Silk Kimono in Navy Cornflower Red and Cream

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Silk kimono in a hydrangea print: navy, cornflower, red and cream floral print with a subtle gold lame thread running throughout.

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1930s Japanese Robes

1930s Japanese Floral Silk Kimono
1930s Japanese Floral Silk Kimono

1930s Japanese Floral Silk Kimono

Located in New York, NY

1930s Japanese Floral Silk Kimono

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1930s Coats

1930s Japanese Silk Floral Print Kimono
1930s Japanese Silk Floral Print Kimono

1930s Japanese Silk Floral Print Kimono

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1930's floral print silk kimono in shades of plum and green with off- white.

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1930s Japanese Jackets

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket
1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Sewn from the finest of damask silk this 1930’s kimono can be paired with just about anything.

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1930s Japanese Jackets

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket
1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Sewn from the finest of damask silk this 1930’s kimono can be paired with just about anything.

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1930s Japanese Jackets

MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange & Blue Gown Made From 1930S Kimono Silk With Slit
MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange & Blue Gown Made From 1930S Kimono Silk With Slit

MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange & Blue Gown Made From 1930S Kimono Silk With Slit

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange & Blue Gown Made From 1930S Kimono Silk With Slit MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced from arou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

1930s Silk Kimono with Butterfly Decoration
1930s Silk Kimono with Butterfly Decoration

1930s Silk Kimono with Butterfly Decoration

Located in London, GB

A super kimono from the 1920's. In black silk with a bright yellow lining, the kimono is embroidered with butterflies in pink and yellow.It has a black silk belt with fringing and bu...

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1930s Japanese Lingerie

1930's Reversible Silk Kimono
1930's Reversible Silk Kimono

1930's Reversible Silk Kimono

Located in Geneva, CH

A unique and splendid circa 1925 fully reversible silk kimono. One side is royal blue with a colorful Japanese inspired flower print and the other side is light grey with a Japanese ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Loungewear

1930S  Art Deco Japanese Silk Kimono
1930S  Art Deco Japanese Silk Kimono

1930S Art Deco Japanese Silk Kimono

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco 1930s Japanese Silk Kimono

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1930s Robes

Meisen Vintage Multicolor  Silk 1930s Kimono
Meisen Vintage Multicolor  Silk 1930s Kimono

Meisen Vintage Multicolor Silk 1930s Kimono

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Vintage multicolor meisen printed silk kimono. Circa the 1930s. Long sleeves. 46" bust, 24.5" shoulder width, 12.5" sleeve length, 61" length.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Loungewear

1930S Sage & Peach Floral Silk Crepe Kimono
1930S Sage & Peach Floral Silk Crepe Kimono

1930S Sage & Peach Floral Silk Crepe Kimono

Located in New York, NY

In very good condition, has some spots 1930S Sage & Peach Floral Silk Crepe Kimono

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1930s Coats

1930s Periwinkle Silk Traditional Kimono w Florals Fans and Red Silk Lining
1930s Periwinkle Silk Traditional Kimono w Florals Fans and Red Silk Lining

1930s Periwinkle Silk Traditional Kimono w Florals Fans and Red Silk Lining

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Periwinkle Silk Traditional Kimono w Florals Fans and Red Silk Lining: Beautiful fluid vintage silk fabric with floral bouquets, fan shapes and a honeycomb background contrast ...

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1930s Japanese Robes

1930s Gorgeous Completely Reversible Silk Print Kimono in Marigold & Black
1930s Gorgeous Completely Reversible Silk Print Kimono in Marigold & Black

1930s Gorgeous Completely Reversible Silk Print Kimono in Marigold & Black

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Gorgeous Completely Reversible Silk Print Kimono in Marigold, Black and Chocolate Brown: This unusual and rare kimono is knee-length with equally stunning patterns on either si...

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1930s Japanese Loungewear

Pre WWII red and pink silk crepe Japanese Kimono 1930s
Pre WWII red and pink silk crepe Japanese Kimono 1930s

Pre WWII red and pink silk crepe Japanese Kimono 1930s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pre WWII red and pink silk crepe Japanese Kimono 1930s...The print of this kimono is beautiful with bright red and pale pink, the design of lanterns and rails some highlighted with g...

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1930s Japanese Maxi Dresses

Pre WWII embroidered figured purple silk crepe floral Japanese kimono 1930s
Pre WWII embroidered figured purple silk crepe floral Japanese kimono 1930s

Pre WWII embroidered figured purple silk crepe floral Japanese kimono 1930s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pre WWII embroidered figured purple silk crepe kimono printed with chrysanthemums, peonies, bamboo leaves a beautiful parasol with tassels, some outlined in gold paint and red & gold...

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1930s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

1930s Vibrant Coral Printed Silk Kimono
1930s Vibrant Coral Printed Silk Kimono

1930s Vibrant Coral Printed Silk Kimono

Located in Rockwood, ON

A stunning silk kimono with one of the best prints I have seen on a kimono! It is a bright and vibrant combination of corals, tangerines, reds and shots of greens, yellows and blues....

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1930s Jackets

1930s Hand Painted Silk Crepe Kimono
1930s Hand Painted Silk Crepe Kimono

1930s Hand Painted Silk Crepe Kimono

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1930s Hand Painted Silk Crepe Kimono

Located in Rockwood, ON

One of my clients is a long term kimono collector who occasionally edits their collection and I am the lucky girl who gets to have first pick! They have been collecting for years and...

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1930s Jackets

1930s Deer & Rooster Silk Under Kimono
1930s Deer & Rooster Silk Under Kimono

1930s Deer & Rooster Silk Under Kimono

Located in Rockwood, ON

This under kimono is mind boggling. It looks so sixties and yet it was produced in the late thirties, maybe early forties. I have the honor of helping a long term kimono collector de...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Jackets

1930s Hand Dyed Kimono Japanese Shibori Silk Orange Minimalist Robe or Jacket
1930s Hand Dyed Kimono Japanese Shibori Silk Orange Minimalist Robe or Jacket

1930s Hand Dyed Kimono Japanese Shibori Silk Orange Minimalist Robe or Jacket

Located in Portland, OR

We love Japanese kimonos and this one is so lovely in an orange and cream shibori silk geometric pattern and tan collar. This incredible kimono is hand dyed and can be worn with a be...

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1930s Japanese Jackets

1930s-1940s Art Deco Silk Tomesode Kimono
1930s-1940s Art Deco Silk Tomesode Kimono

1930s-1940s Art Deco Silk Tomesode Kimono

Located in London, GB

This Tomesode kimono would normally be worn by a married woman to a formal Japanese wedding ceremony, usually of a close relative. This kimono dates to the early 30's, possibly 20's ...

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1930s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Vintage Red & Cream Haori Silk Kimono Jacket
1930s Vintage Red & Cream Haori Silk Kimono Jacket

1930s Vintage Red & Cream Haori Silk Kimono Jacket

Located in Portland, OR

This is a vintage late 1920's or early 1930's Japanese silk Haori kimono in an cream and red floral print.

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1920s Japanese Jackets

1930s Art Deco Japanese Floral Silk Export Kimono
1930s Art Deco Japanese Floral Silk Export Kimono

1930s Art Deco Japanese Floral Silk Export Kimono

Located in Chicago, IL

Gorgeous silk floral kimno 100% fine floral silk that has a semi sheer stripe running through Red blue and green floral on a white ground This dates to the 1930s Excellent condit...

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1930s Japanese Lingerie

1930s Haori Vintage Kimono in Peach Silk With Orange Hibiscus Flowers
1930s Haori Vintage Kimono in Peach Silk With Orange Hibiscus Flowers

1930s Haori Vintage Kimono in Peach Silk With Orange Hibiscus Flowers

Located in Portland, OR

This is an exquisite vintage 1930's or early 1940's silk Haori style kimono in shades of peach with beautiful, bold hibiscus flowers.

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1930s Japanese Lingerie

1930s Vintage Kimono Japanese Cherry Blossom Haori Jacket in Hand Dyed Silk
1930s Vintage Kimono Japanese Cherry Blossom Haori Jacket in Hand Dyed Silk

1930s Vintage Kimono Japanese Cherry Blossom Haori Jacket in Hand Dyed Silk

Located in Portland, OR

This is a lovely silk kimono in a hand dyed cherry blossom print in shades of burgundy and a hint of blue. This beautiful vintage kimono can be worn as a jacket over a dress or a pa...

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1940s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

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By Bob Mackie

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By Jacques Fath

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

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Located in New York, NY

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1930s Silk Kimono For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1930s silk kimono you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect 1930s silk kimono may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1930s Silk Kimono?

Prices for a 1930s silk kimono can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $395 and can go as high as $5,800, while, on average they fetch $1,448.

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Questions About 1930s Silk Kimono
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kimonos are traditional Japanese garments often crafted with silk material. The kimono is T-shaped with rectangular sleeves, and is wrapped left over right and secured with a sash or “obi”. You can shop a collection of silk kimonos from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a kimono is made from silk, look for silk’s signature pearlescence, sheen and luster. Run your fingers over the fabric — it should feel smooth. Hold the kimono up from a single point at the neck. The fabric and it should drape luxuriously. If the fabric has a flat sheen, feels rough, or doesn’t drape well, it’s probably not real silk. Shop a collection of authentic silk kimonos from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, authentic Japanese kimonos are made of silk. Mulberry silk, which comes from the mulberry silkworm and accounts for around 90 percent of the world’s silk, is the most popular type used to make kimonos. Shop a selection of authentic silk kimonos on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

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