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English Chess Game Portable, Circa Late 19th Century
English Chess Game Portable, Circa Late 19th Century

English Chess Game Portable, Circa Late 19th Century

By John Jaques & Son Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

There's an internal brass plate which holds them in place when buttons are pressed; red side is working, white not, regardless a game of chess can be played at any time, any place

Category

Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Buttons

Materials

Composition, Brass

Italian, Lombardia, LXIV Period Carobwood Veneer 2-Piece Secretary Cabinet, 1725
Italian, Lombardia, LXIV Period Carobwood Veneer 2-Piece Secretary Cabinet, 1725

Italian, Lombardia, LXIV Period Carobwood Veneer 2-Piece Secretary Cabinet, 1725

Located in Atlanta, GA

this fantastic 2-part secretary cabinet is veneered entirely in a mix of carob-wood, walnut and band inlaid and is a rare example of the workmanship of Norhern Italian craftsmen borr...

Category

1720s Italian Louis XIV Antique Buttons

Materials

Walnut

Cabinet With Drawers, 17th Century Period
Cabinet With Drawers, 17th Century Period

Cabinet With Drawers, 17th Century Period

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large cabinet in marquetry, opening on the front with 12 drawers decorated with diamonds and small bone buttons and resting on 4 cheese feet; the sides are decorated with rosettes. ...

Category

17th Century Italian Louis XIII Antique Buttons

Materials

Wood

Six Hand-Colored Lithographs of Medieval Italian Costume, Circa 1860
Six Hand-Colored Lithographs of Medieval Italian Costume, Circa 1860

Six Hand-Colored Lithographs of Medieval Italian Costume, Circa 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Plate 1 (upper left): A young nobleman or court attendant, shown standing and gesturing, dressed in a fitted tunic with decorative buttons, hose, and a short skirted over-garment. Bo...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Paper

H. Nelson, Writing Table, France, Circa 1880
H. Nelson, Writing Table, France, Circa 1880

H. Nelson, Writing Table, France, Circa 1880

By Henri Nelson

Located in PARIS, FR

It opens to a belt drawer, revealing two inkwells, a sliding shelf and two secret lockers operated by push buttons, all covered with green morocco. It rests on four cabriole legs dec...

Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Buttons

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Portrait of a Gentleman by R. Le Vrac Tournières Paris, circa 1725, 18th French
Portrait of a Gentleman by R. Le Vrac Tournières Paris, circa 1725, 18th French

Portrait of a Gentleman by R. Le Vrac Tournières Paris, circa 1725, 18th French

Located in PARIS, FR

This detail of great pictorial refinement highlights the artist's attention to the phenomena of texture and surface: the contrast between the matte, light powder and the warm, slight...

Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Redingote Velvet dress by Jean-Charles Worth Haute Couture - Paris Circa 1923
A Redingote Velvet dress by Jean-Charles Worth Haute Couture - Paris Circa 1923

A Redingote Velvet dress by Jean-Charles Worth Haute Couture - Paris Circa 1923

By House of Worth, Worth

Located in Toulon, FR

A nod to the 19th century with the row of ball buttons in a military style and pagoda cuffs! The embroidery on cream Georgette crepe superimposes rows of sequins and silver threads e...

Category

1920s French Antique Buttons

Circa 1845 Robert Strahan & Co Ireland Dublin Red Leather Armchair, Elveden Hall
Circa 1845 Robert Strahan & Co Ireland Dublin Red Leather Armchair, Elveden Hall

Circa 1845 Robert Strahan & Co Ireland Dublin Red Leather Armchair, Elveden Hall

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Some knocks and abrasions along with a handful of small tears to the leather. Three buttons missing to the seat, original paper label to hessian bottom.

Category

Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chanel Navy Short-Sleeve Button-Up Dress – Size 44
Chanel Navy Short-Sleeve Button-Up Dress – Size 44

Chanel Navy Short-Sleeve Button-Up Dress – Size 44

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Features CC logo embroidery on the front pocket and CC logo buttons down the front. Overall in good vintage condition, approximately 8.5/10.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Buttons

Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair
Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair

Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Leather missing a few buttons, but in generally good condition for age, with light surface marks to back rest.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Turned Stool
19th Century English Oak Turned Stool

19th Century English Oak Turned Stool

Located in High Point, NC

The linen top has a decorative single welt surrounding the seat, which accentuates the turned buttons at the top of the legs at the corners of the frame.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Linen, Oak

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil
17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil

Located in Cheltenham, GB

In this example, both coat and vest are lavishly embellished with gold embroidery, while the buttons are gilded - details that signal prosperity and refinement.

Category

1670s Old Masters Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Complete British Court costume in night-blue velvet - England Circa 1910-1930
Complete British Court costume in night-blue velvet - England Circa 1910-1930

Complete British Court costume in night-blue velvet - England Circa 1910-1930

Located in Toulon, FR

Suit, waistcoat and breeches in night-blue cut silk velvet, complete with diamond-tipped faceted steel buttons and fully lined in cream satin. It also includes a second cream satin w...

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1910s English Antique Buttons

Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Georgian Diamond Button Ring

Georgian Diamond Button Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

When buttons such as these fell out of style they were often fashioned into rings with similar examples seen in galleries and fine estate jewellers globally.

Category

18th Century European Georgian Antique Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier attributed to John Henry Belter
Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier attributed to John Henry Belter

Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier attributed to John Henry Belter

By John Henry Belter

Located in Hastings, GB

The deep buttoned high back undulating seat has been fully professionally reupholstered in a sumptuous Oatmeal Linen, as well as each of the over 100 deep set buttons. Likewise the f...

Category

1850s American Rococo Revival Antique Buttons

Materials

Wood

Exclusive Long White Leather Reversible Panthere Coat
Exclusive Long White Leather Reversible Panthere Coat

Exclusive Long White Leather Reversible Panthere Coat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare vintage leather reversible panthere coat We offer more luxurious fur coats, view our frontstore Details: White/creme color leather 2 pockets at leather side and 2 pockets at p...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Buttons

Portrait of a Gentleman in Three-Quarter-Length, attr. Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Gentleman in Three-Quarter-Length, attr. Nicolaes Maes

Portrait of a Gentleman in Three-Quarter-Length, attr. Nicolaes Maes

By Nicolaes Maes

Located in brussel, BE

He has put on a reddish-brown justacorps (a knee-length coat) with gold-colored buttons. Under this vest, he seems to be wearing a simple white cravat.

Category

17th Century Dutch School Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920
Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920

Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920

By Holophane

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Each fixture features a beautifully molded milk glass shade, secured by a metal plaque with chromed buttons, creating a sleek geometric silhouette typical of the French Art Deco peri...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique French Revolution Button Earrings of 14k Gold
Antique French Revolution Button Earrings of 14k Gold

Antique French Revolution Button Earrings of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

An extraordinary pair of earrings created from very rare buttons dating to the time of the French Revolution (1789-1799).

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Buttons

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

Scrolled Iron and Brass Andirons
Scrolled Iron and Brass Andirons

Scrolled Iron and Brass Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of andirons with turned brass balustrade shafts surmounted by brass balls with ringed midsections and topmost buttons, standing on scrolled iron legs with central rolled iron ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Spanish Smuggler from the Serranía de Ronda – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845
Spanish Smuggler from the Serranía de Ronda – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

Spanish Smuggler from the Serranía de Ronda – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

The figure is rendered in full traditional costume: tight blue trousers with decorative side buttons, high leather gaiters, a richly embroidered short jacket, and a colorful fringed ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Paper

Antique Copper Trumpet by A. Khüttl, Graslitz (Czechoslovakia), ca. 1910
Antique Copper Trumpet by A. Khüttl, Graslitz (Czechoslovakia), ca. 1910

Antique Copper Trumpet by A. Khüttl, Graslitz (Czechoslovakia), ca. 1910

Located in Northampton, MA

A gorgeous desktop decorative treasure, but also a smooth, fully playable musical instrument with a smooth, mellow sound. The buttons are smooth and fluid -they do not stick. The sou...

Category

1910s Czech Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Copper

Chinese Ladies Silk Jacket, c. 1890
Chinese Ladies Silk Jacket, c. 1890

Chinese Ladies Silk Jacket, c. 1890

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The jacket is front buttoned with black piping and buttons and wide sleeves. The applied round collar band is black silk embroidered with pink and blue flowers and green foliage.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buttons

Materials

Silk, Wood

Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal
Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal

Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal

Located in Norwell, MA

Nice epaulets, high quality with anchor rank bars eagle buttons. Made in France with metal box. 6" H x 10" W x 6" D. box.

Category

1880s Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil
Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil

Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil

Located in Toulon, FR

Comprising a redingote dress with a long integrated train and a matching visiting cape, this princess-line dress with an officer's collar and long sleeves with turned-down cuffs is a...

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1880s French Antique Buttons

A Damask Satin Ceremonial  Dress  By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915
A Damask Satin Ceremonial  Dress  By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915

A Damask Satin Ceremonial Dress By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915

Located in Toulon, FR

Elaborate cut with high waist and superimposition of pleated panels with lead buttons for the skirt. Dress fitted at the waist with a draped and stapled belt.

Category

1910s American Antique Buttons

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality mahogany side/lamp table having a quality mahogany top with a thumb moulded edge, unusual and attractive shaped mahogany frieze with carved circular mahogan...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Other

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Dolman Dress, FW 1981
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Dolman Dress, FW 1981

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Dolman Dress, FW 1981

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé

Located in Marlborough, GB

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld navy dolman dress, Fall Winter 1981 Well documented appearing on the runway in red, illustrated in US Vogue 1981 and described as "part coat, part dress" to b...

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1880s French Antique Buttons

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Boar with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Boar with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Boar with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

These pieces served various purposes—from wine jugs and bell buttons to lighters and decorative objects—or simply as delightful collectibles.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Empire Antique Buttons

Materials

Ruby, Silver

19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack
19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack

19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack

Located in High Point, NC

He is wearing a typical jester's hat and has a ruffle around his neck over his tunic, with buttons all the way down the front. This piece is wonderfully hand carved and has such per...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Fruitwood

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The piece has been fully restored as mentioned, it has all new upholstery, the cushions have been custom made to fit, they have Thomas Chippendale style floating buttons which really...

Category

Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Oak

French School, 19th Century a Fine Quality Portrait of "A Young Officer"
French School, 19th Century a Fine Quality Portrait of "A Young Officer"

French School, 19th Century a Fine Quality Portrait of "A Young Officer"

Located in Long Island City, NY

Portrait of a handsome, young French officer wearing a black cravat and a dark blue Surtout topcoat with silver buttons and embroidery, in a landscape background.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas

Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H

Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H

Located in Wembley, GB

They became renowned for their finely made silver tableware—predominantly assayed in Birmingham—alongside more personal objets de vertu such as buckles, buttons, and dressing table p...

Category

Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Pair Old Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks 18th Century
Antique Pair Old Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks 18th Century

Antique Pair Old Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks 18th Century

Located in London, GB

When this new material was used to make buttons, they looked and behaved like silver buttons but were a fraction of the cost.

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Buttons

Materials

Sheffield Plate

A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century

A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century

Located in Toulon, FR

Collar and handles applied embroidered braids with red cotton thread and gold thread, two buttons bell attached. Madder red cotton lining, and indigo dyed satin trim.

Category

Early 1800s Turkish Antique Buttons

Chanel Boutique elegant Red Dress 38 Mint
Chanel Boutique elegant Red Dress 38 Mint

Chanel Boutique elegant Red Dress 38 Mint

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Merced, CA

Chanel Boutique elegant red dress adorned with unique Chanel buttons. It is in mint condition.

Category

19th Century French Antique Buttons

French Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
French Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

French Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Beneath each light, scalloped bobeches are adorned with cascades of teardrop and pear-shaped crystals suspended from delicate rings of faceted buttons, creating a layered and radiant...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buttons

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Burl Wood Marble Top Console Table
Neoclassical Burl Wood Marble Top Console Table

Neoclassical Burl Wood Marble Top Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The console decorated with dark contrasting string inlay, carved buttons and trim. Dimensions: 32 1/2" W, 17" D and 29 3/4" H Condition: Various signs of age include missing a sma...

Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Buttons

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815

Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815

Located in Berlin, DE

Very well preserved conical secretary with stepped head Front with multiply mirrored pyramid mahogany entire surface with original shellac hand polish high-quality cabinet part wi...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Buttons

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Art Deco Compact Pierrette with Blue Eyes Card Fabric Tulle Felt
Antique Art Deco Compact Pierrette with Blue Eyes Card Fabric Tulle Felt

Antique Art Deco Compact Pierrette with Blue Eyes Card Fabric Tulle Felt

Located in Munich, DE

The dress is made from padded yellow fabric decorated with stylized buttons made from red felt. The neck is surrounded by a collar made of different layers of white tulle embellished...

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Felt

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

These pieces served various purposes—from wine jugs and bell buttons to lighters and decorative objects—or simply as delightful collectibles.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Empire Antique Buttons

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Antique Iceland Print – Leper Figure from Gaimard’s Voyage, Published 1842
Antique Iceland Print – Leper Figure from Gaimard’s Voyage, Published 1842

Antique Iceland Print – Leper Figure from Gaimard’s Voyage, Published 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

The image presents a stark and humanizing portrait of an Icelandic leper, dressed in a dark coat with ornamental buttons and a cap, his expression rendered with uncompromising realism.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Paper

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa, Leather & Silver Leaf, UK, 1990s Design
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa, Leather & Silver Leaf, UK, 1990s Design

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa, Leather & Silver Leaf, UK, 1990s Design

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful chesterfield leather sofa in good vintage condition, the buttons are well attached. It is from the 1990’s.

Category

Early 1900s British Chesterfield Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver Leaf

English 19th Century, Twelve Light Cut Glass Chandelier
English 19th Century, Twelve Light Cut Glass Chandelier

English 19th Century, Twelve Light Cut Glass Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

Hung throughout with cut glass prisms, buttons, swags and pendants, with a large canopy hung with swags.

Category

1890s English Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Decorative Pillows Made with French Antique Embroidered Silk Fabric
Pair of Decorative Pillows Made with French Antique Embroidered Silk Fabric

Pair of Decorative Pillows Made with French Antique Embroidered Silk Fabric

Located in Dallas, TX

The reverse side is covered in a neutral velvet and features three fabric-covered buttons for closure, echoing the refined aesthetic of the front.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Down, Silk

Augustus Schwartze, Founder of the Union Manufacturing Co, Baltimore C. 1810-20
Augustus Schwartze, Founder of the Union Manufacturing Co, Baltimore C. 1810-20

Augustus Schwartze, Founder of the Union Manufacturing Co, Baltimore C. 1810-20

Located in Atlanta, GA

He is shown wearing a navy wool double-breasted tailcoat fastened with six bright gilt buttons, a golden waistcoat, and a crisply knotted white cravat—all hallmarks of early Federal-...

Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

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Antique Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique buttons available for sale. The range of distinct antique buttons — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Antique buttons have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique buttons made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique buttons have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Matthew Boulton and Chase and Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Buttons?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,257, while they’re typically $43 on the low end and $1,250,000 highest priced.