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1930s Silk Wedding Dress

Vintage 1930's Cream Silk Satin Cowl Neck Wedding Gown Small Train US 0 UK 4
Vintage 1930's Cream Silk Satin Cowl Neck Wedding Gown Small Train US 0 UK 4

Vintage 1930's Cream Silk Satin Cowl Neck Wedding Gown Small Train US 0 UK 4

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most incredible cream silk satin, and finished with delicate matching covered button and loop fastenings, this magnificent 1930's gown is a true piece of fashion hist...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

Custom 23' Cream Regency Ribbon Silk and Lace Wedding Gown – XS, 1930s
Custom 23' Cream Regency Ribbon Silk and Lace Wedding Gown – XS, 1930s

Custom 23' Cream Regency Ribbon Silk and Lace Wedding Gown – XS, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

This enchanting wedding gown features a fairytale skirt measuring over 23 feet around but requires no suffocating undergarments to remain full and feminine. Custom made and sparing n...

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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

1930s Orange and Black Plaid Print Silk Chiffon Dress and Capelet
1930s Orange and Black Plaid Print Silk Chiffon Dress and Capelet

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 **Dress has some fabric distressed. AS IS

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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

1930s Grecian Recouture Bridal Gown in Antique Silk Satin with Convertible Lace
1930s Grecian Recouture Bridal Gown in Antique Silk Satin with Convertible Lace

1930s Grecian Recouture Bridal Gown in Antique Silk Satin with Convertible Lace

Located in Kingston, NY

A one-of-a-kind bridal gown, authored entirely by hand by Colleema from an antique liquid silk-satin wedding gown of the 1930s. This is not a restoration and not a remake, but a Reco...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

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1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown
1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown

1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! The f...

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress
1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress

1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

Extraordinary vintage 1930s wedding dress in soft ivory silk satin with high neck, open back and cuffed balloon sleeves.

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1930s Ivory Silk Bias Cut Wedding Dress with Original Belt
1930s Ivory Silk Bias Cut Wedding Dress with Original Belt

1930s Ivory Silk Bias Cut Wedding Dress with Original Belt

Located in London, GB

This captivating 1930s soft ivory silk satin bridal gown is absolutely breathtaking and in beautiful vintage condition. The timeless elegance of the classic hourglass silhouette and ...

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1930s British Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930s Cream Silk Embroidered Gown
Vintage 1930s Cream Silk Embroidered Gown

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 luxurious satin silk construction adorned with intricate embroidered detail and sn...

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1930s Wedding Dresses

House of Wenger Gorgeous Silk Chiffon 1930s Gown
House of Wenger Gorgeous Silk Chiffon 1930s Gown

House of Wenger Gorgeous Silk Chiffon 1930s Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

Beautiful House of Wenger silk chiffon bias cut gown with button up dolman sleeves, deep V back and gathered train, in the most gorgeous shade of dove gray or beige. Original, vibra...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Dresses

1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown
1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown

1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

This would be a fantastic choice for a wedding gown! A 1930s dévoré silk bias cut gown with appliqué lace shoulders, neckline and collar. Fabric covered buttons at cuffs and down ba...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930s Ivory Satin Wedding Dress with Cowl Neck and Beading
1930s Ivory Satin Wedding Dress with Cowl Neck and Beading

1930s Ivory Satin Wedding Dress with Cowl Neck and Beading

Located in London, GB

Amazing vintage 1930s bias cut ivory silk satin wedding dress with fabulous decorative collar around the front and scooping down to follow the shape of the low back.

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1930s British Vintage Bridal Gowns

1930s Original White Silk Satin Bias Cut Wedding Dress
1930s Original White Silk Satin Bias Cut Wedding Dress

1930s Original White Silk Satin Bias Cut Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1930s silk satin wedding gown is in really good vintage condition and of exceptional quality. The opulent silvery white satin fabric is unlined and expertly tailored ...

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1930s British Wedding Dresses

Floral Print Silk and Lace Gown, 1930s
Floral Print Silk and Lace Gown, 1930s

Floral Print Silk and Lace Gown, 1930s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 1930s Black multi color silk and lace chiffon gown. Dress is quite fragile. Best for design inspiration. Size: 8-10

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930s cream ivory silk floral lace maxi wedding slip night gown dress XS
Vintage 1930s cream ivory silk floral lace maxi wedding slip night gown dress XS

Vintage 1930s cream ivory silk floral lace maxi wedding slip night gown dress XS

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A very rare vintage night gown from Heavenly Silk Lingerie by Fischer Circa 1930's Cream silk maxi dress with white floral lace bust and hem The bust is semi sheer so to wear this a...

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1930s North American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930's Silk Velvet Wedding Dress
Vintage 1930's Silk Velvet Wedding Dress

Vintage 1930's Silk Velvet Wedding Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1930's wedding dress * ivory/champagne silk velvet * small train pools in back (ring has been added for storage/hanging purposes) * snaps on side * juliette sleeves wi...

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1930s Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Ivory Silk Satin Wedding Dress
Vintage 1930's Ivory Silk Satin Wedding Dress

Vintage 1930's Ivory Silk Satin Wedding Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1930's dress * ivory silk satin * gorgeous triple bow detail and neck * bow repeated in detachable belt * button closure sleeves * side zipper * bias cut detailing *...

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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Gown
1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Gown

1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930's tea gown. Pale pink with floral print in tan, mauve, bright pink, and periwinkle. V-neck with ruffle. Elbow-length sleeves. Bias cut. Floor length. Unlined.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wedding Dresses

1930's Beaded Rhinestone Black Silk-Velvet Deco Bias-Cut Gown
1930's Beaded Rhinestone Black Silk-Velvet Deco Bias-Cut Gown

1930's Beaded Rhinestone Black Silk-Velvet Deco Bias-Cut Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stunning Registered Original Design black silk-velvet gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is a seductive slight puff-sleeve, low-cut plunge with sparkling bead...

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1930s Art Deco Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Pink Leaf Print Sheer Silk Handkerchief-Sleeve Draped Back Gown
Vintage 1930's Pink Leaf Print Sheer Silk Handkerchief-Sleeve Draped Back Gown

Vintage 1930's Pink Leaf Print Sheer Silk Handkerchief-Sleeve Draped Back Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The ethereal pink leaf-motif deco print used on this early 1930's sheer silk-chiffon gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. This is such a summertime dream dress! The b...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Beaded Ivory Silk Satin Appliqué Sculpted Bias-Cut Bridal Gown
Vintage 1930's Beaded Ivory Silk Satin Appliqué Sculpted Bias-Cut Bridal Gown

Vintage 1930's Beaded Ivory Silk Satin Appliqué Sculpted Bias-Cut Bridal Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stunning 1930's shimmering ivory creme silk-satin gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is a seductive low-cut scalloped plunge with metallic silver straps that ...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

1930's Ivory Spiderweb Novelty Lace Belted Jacket & Matching Silk Bias-Cut Dress
1930's Ivory Spiderweb Novelty Lace Belted Jacket & Matching Silk Bias-Cut Dress

1930's Ivory Spiderweb Novelty Lace Belted Jacket & Matching Silk Bias-Cut Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A seductive and sweet 1930's ivory spiderweb lace ensemble from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bias-cut slip dress has an alluring thin-strap low plunge and adorable duel-b...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

1930's Bette Davis Owned Old Hollywood Sheer Beaded Silk Couture Dress w/ COA
1930's Bette Davis Owned Old Hollywood Sheer Beaded Silk Couture Dress w/ COA

1930's Bette Davis Owned Old Hollywood Sheer Beaded Silk Couture Dress w/ COA

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An important and museum worthy Bette Davis owned elaborately beaded and rhinestone studded sheer black silk dress dating back to the mid 1930's. Talk about an epic red carpet or brid...

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1930s European Wedding Dresses

1930s Floral Garden Silk Bouquet Appliqué Couture Old Hollywood Full-Length Gown
1930s Floral Garden Silk Bouquet Appliqué Couture Old Hollywood Full-Length Gown

1930s Floral Garden Silk Bouquet Appliqué Couture Old Hollywood Full-Length Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The breathtaking rich red and maroon watercolor deco floral print used on this late 1930's silk gown has a striking allure that I find irresistible. The elegant bodice has a low plun...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

1930's Ivory White Silk Bias-Cut Floral Applique Tiered Old Hollywood Gown
1930's Ivory White Silk Bias-Cut Floral Applique Tiered Old Hollywood Gown

1930's Ivory White Silk Bias-Cut Floral Applique Tiered Old Hollywood Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stunning ivory white shimmer silk-satin gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is a low-cut plunge sleeveless with seductive bias-cut construction. I adore the fl...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Champagne-Pink Silk Satin Floral Applique Bias-Cut Bridal Gown
Vintage 1930's Champagne-Pink Silk Satin Floral Applique Bias-Cut Bridal Gown

Vintage 1930's Champagne-Pink Silk Satin Floral Applique Bias-Cut Bridal Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A breathtaking 1930's custom-made champagne silk satin gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. There is so much detail, you can tell this masterpiece was created with love and ca...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

1930's French Ivory Creme Silk Beaded Sheer Illusion Deco Bias-Cut Bridal Gown
1930's French Ivory Creme Silk Beaded Sheer Illusion Deco Bias-Cut Bridal Gown

1930's French Ivory Creme Silk Beaded Sheer Illusion Deco Bias-Cut Bridal Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Undiminished by time, this epic 1930's ivory crème couture bias-cut gown still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is a rare deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Pale Pink Sheer Lace & Tiered Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Deco Gown
Vintage 1930's Pale Pink Sheer Lace & Tiered Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Deco Gown

Vintage 1930's Pale Pink Sheer Lace & Tiered Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Deco Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

There are lots of lovely 1930's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one that sets my heart a flutter! This is an extraordinarily beautiful ballerina slippe...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

1930's Ivory Silk Velvet Beaded Cut-Out Shoulders Bias-Cut Old Hollywood Gown
1930's Ivory Silk Velvet Beaded Cut-Out Shoulders Bias-Cut Old Hollywood Gown

1930's Ivory Silk Velvet Beaded Cut-Out Shoulders Bias-Cut Old Hollywood Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An enchanting an ultra rare intricately beaded ivory silk velvet bias-cut gown from the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. Think Jean Harlow, draped in luxurious, soft silk velve...

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1930's Silk Satin Bell Tassel Wedding Dress
1930's Silk Satin Bell Tassel Wedding Dress

1930's Silk Satin Bell Tassel Wedding Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1930s dress * ivory silk satin * button back * train * bell tassels * metal snap sleeves * bias cut condition | excellent fits like xs/s dress length 60" ...

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1930s Vintage Ivory Silk Satin Wedding Dress with Train and High Neck
1930s Vintage Ivory Silk Satin Wedding Dress with Train and High Neck

1930s Vintage Ivory Silk Satin Wedding Dress with Train and High Neck

Located in Portland, OR

This beautiful ivory silk satin tone on tone floral patterned wedding gown is from 1939. The dress has covered buttons up the front and on the pointed sleeves, a lovely train, and a...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

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Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in South Pasadena, CA

Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...

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By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Escada

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Maurice Rentner

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Valentino, Valentino Intimo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By John Galliano

Located in Sheffield, GB

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Sheffield, GB

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Located in University City, MO

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By James Galanos, Galanos

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1930s Silk Wedding Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1930s silk wedding dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Black, White and more in stock now. Finding a 1930s silk wedding dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1930s Silk Wedding Dress?

On average, a 1930s silk wedding dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,288, while they’re typically $545 on the low end and $4,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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