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Vintage Yellow Silk Gown
Vintage Yellow Silk Gown

Vintage Yellow Silk Gown

$345Sale Price|29% Off

Vintage Yellow Silk Gown

Located in London, GB

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s  Black Velvet Gown
1930s  Black Velvet Gown

1930s Black Velvet Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful vintage 30s velvet black dress with velvet devore on the sleeves. - cowl neck - velvet sash/ belt Size: Medium- Large Bust: 38"-39” Waist 34”/ Hip 45” Dress Length 50” Sl...

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Rose Pink Lace Gown
Vintage Rose Pink Lace Gown

Vintage Rose Pink Lace Gown

Located in London, GB

A stunning rose pink lace gown from the 1930s. The dress has a v back line, side opening with hooks

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Layered Black Lace Gown
1930s Layered Black Lace Gown

1930s Layered Black Lace Gown

Located in London, GB

This full-length layered black lace gown is a truly stunning 1930s find. It features an integral

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1930s Evening Gowns

1930's Vintage Black Velvet Gown
1930's Vintage Black Velvet Gown

1930's Vintage Black Velvet Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Step back in time with this captivating 1930s black velvet gown, exuding timeless elegance and

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1930s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...

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1930s Evening Gowns

Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown

Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Peach Silk Lace Bias Cut Gown
1930s Peach Silk Lace Bias Cut Gown

1930s Peach Silk Lace Bias Cut Gown

Located in Kingston, NY

A luminous 1930s evening gown by Viola Gowns rendered in a soft, warm peach tone. This floor-length

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Elegant Art Deco Lame Floral Gown
Elegant Art Deco Lame Floral Gown

Elegant Art Deco Lame Floral Gown

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Lame Floral Gown from the 1930's. Bias cut with very large puffed sleeves, slim

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1930s American Evening Gowns

1930's Studded Black Crepe Gown
1930's Studded Black Crepe Gown

1930's Studded Black Crepe Gown

Located in New York, NY

Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on

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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown
Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown

Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in New York, NY

Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk

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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930s Black and silver rhinestones  evening gown
1930s Black and silver rhinestones  evening gown

1930s Black and silver rhinestones evening gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous! Old Hollywood 1930s silk chiffon evening gown with circular rhinestones applique. Dress

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Jacques Fath 1940's Blue Taffeta Gown
Jacques Fath 1940's Blue Taffeta Gown

Jacques Fath 1940's Blue Taffeta Gown

By Jacques Fath

Located in Sharon, CT

Cobalt Blue checkered silk taffeta dress and jacket. Jacket has collar of organza and attached organza bow ties on the sleeves. Blue slip appears to be synthetic fabric. The skirt i...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chiffon Art Deco Celadon and Fuschia Gown
Chiffon Art Deco Celadon and Fuschia Gown

Chiffon Art Deco Celadon and Fuschia Gown

Located in New York, NY

Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930s Purple Lame Gown by Elvena
Vintage 1930s Purple Lame Gown by Elvena

Vintage 1930s Purple Lame Gown by Elvena

Located in London, GB

A stunning Lame gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a halter neck, fold over detail at

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1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

Made in the most sumptuous gold silk satin, this original 1930's dress and matching jacket, is a rare set to behold and never again find. The sweetheart neckline of the dress is fr...

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1930s Evening Gowns

Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace

Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket
Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket

Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and 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

-sleeves, a décolletage revealing V-neckline and full-length, floor-sweeping skirt. This gown comes with a

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1930s British Tea Gowns

1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown
1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

Located in Kingston, NY

An exquisite example of early 1930s craftsmanship, this vintage peach lace and silk chiffon gown

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1930s American Evening Gowns

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

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

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown
Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown

Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used

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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful...

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1930s Delphos Gowns

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...

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1930s Evening Gowns

1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips
1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips

1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1939 Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1939 gown for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect 1939 gown 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 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Hattie Carnegie and Morphew — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 1939 Gown?

On average, a 1939 gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,100, while they’re typically $188 on the low end and $120,000 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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