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Antique Gold Coral Bead Pendant Necklace
Antique Gold Coral Bead Pendant Necklace

Antique Gold Coral Bead Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The oval pendant set with polished pale orange coral buttons suspended from a decorative yellow

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Coral, Gold

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Cabinet Signed Linke with Ormolu Mounts
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Cabinet Signed Linke with Ormolu Mounts

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Cabinet Signed Linke with Ormolu Mounts

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

bronze ormolu mounts! The cabinet is also equipped with little buttons that make some of the compartments

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Buttons

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne
French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

the figure's vest, buttons, cross-body sword harness and ribbon around his cap fully represented. The

Category

19th Century French Romantic Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Victorian Coral Button Brooch

Victorian Coral Button Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th

Category

1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Coral, Gilt Metal

Upcycled Embroidered Edwardian Cotton Dress, Studio VL
Upcycled Embroidered Edwardian Cotton Dress, Studio VL

Upcycled Embroidered Edwardian Cotton Dress, Studio VL

By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

mascot on left cuff. French 1900's cotton base, full cut. Antique mother of pearl carved buttons on

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Buttons

The Chelsea Pensioner
The Chelsea Pensioner

The Chelsea Pensioner

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

did not come into force until WW1. The buttons on the coat are most interesting as they are dated back

Category

1890s Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Pietra Dura Suite in Original Fitted Case
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Pietra Dura Suite in Original Fitted Case

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Pietra Dura Suite in Original Fitted Case

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

, a pair of earrings, and a pair of buttons, in polished hardstone and 9 karat yellow gold. This

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Silver Gilt Enamel Belt Or Necklace St. Petersburg 1908-1917 V. Victorov
Russian Silver Gilt Enamel Belt Or Necklace St. Petersburg 1908-1917 V. Victorov

Russian Silver Gilt Enamel Belt Or Necklace St. Petersburg 1908-1917 V. Victorov

Located in New York, NY

linked domed buttons and large shield form buckle with kindjal style latch. Overall length is 26 inches

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Italian 19th Century male waistcoat and female top
Italian 19th Century male waistcoat and female top

Italian 19th Century male waistcoat and female top

Located in Delft, NL

is made of linen. The buttons are set with metallic threat embroidered on a wooden button (2 are

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Buttons

Materials

Silk

1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs

1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs

Located in London, GB

buttons, one at the left shoulder and one halfway down the body. When worn open, it appears to have two

Category

1920s British Antique Buttons

Collection of 1800s Fire Fighters Badges
Collection of 1800s Fire Fighters Badges

Collection of 1800s Fire Fighters Badges

Located in Peekskill, NY

love the celluloid buttons showing horse drawn equipment and early fire hats. You just don't find

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Silk

Solid Carved Carrara Marble of Sleeping Child
Solid Carved Carrara Marble of Sleeping Child

Solid Carved Carrara Marble of Sleeping Child

By François Duquesnoy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

off the shoulders shows every fold and wrinkle and has carved buttons on the shoulder straps. Fine

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Buttons

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique German Bisque Doll Armand Marseille, Ric#007
Antique German Bisque Doll Armand Marseille, Ric#007

Antique German Bisque Doll Armand Marseille, Ric#007

Located in Norton, MA

. Her feet wear perfect little red leather shoes with buttons. Beautiful blue glass eyes that seamlessly

Category

1910s German Antique Buttons

Materials

Composition

19th Century English Painted Settee
19th Century English Painted Settee

19th Century English Painted Settee

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

linen with contrasting buttons and piping. The distressed painted frame and cabriole legs give this

Category

19th Century English Country Antique Buttons

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic

Located in London, GB

breasts exposed. The Case has a pair of cabochon set buttons to open it and it is has a spring mechanism

Category

19th Century German Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage "Happy Hooligan"  "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901
Vintage "Happy Hooligan"  "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901

Vintage "Happy Hooligan" "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901

By Schoenhut

Located in Incline Village, NV

images), but all in all very sound. The body is hand painted rose moave, with yellow buttons and flesh

Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Buttons

Materials

Composition

French Sugarloaf Sapphire and Frosted Crystal Black Tie Dress Set
French Sugarloaf Sapphire and Frosted Crystal Black Tie Dress Set

French Sugarloaf Sapphire and Frosted Crystal Black Tie Dress Set

Located in New York, NY

buttons and a pair of double cufflinks, each section made of lentil-shaped frosted clear crystal set with

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Magnificent 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry ‘Table Des Muses’ By Beurdeley
Magnificent 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry ‘Table Des Muses’ By Beurdeley

Magnificent 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry ‘Table Des Muses’ By Beurdeley

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in Long Island City, NY

emblematic of the Arts and Sciences, with two secret spring loaded buttons revealing deep side drawers, each

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820
Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820

Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820

By Sir Henry Raeburn

Located in Kinderhook, NY

coat with gold or brass buttons portrayed against an olive brown blank backdrop; presented as acquired

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Paint

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Located in Incline Village, NV

vest and black buttons and bow tie; red and black accents to the face and hat on a white face; and

Category

1920s German Folk Art Antique Buttons

Materials

Composition

Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Cannetille Brooch with Seed Pearls, c. 1900
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Cannetille Brooch with Seed Pearls, c. 1900

Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Cannetille Brooch with Seed Pearls, c. 1900

Located in Rotterdam, NL

made with cannetille, gold twisted wire and buttons or knots decorate the top of the brooch. Between

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Upcycled Silk Crepe Art Deco Top, Studio VL
Upcycled Silk Crepe Art Deco Top, Studio VL

Upcycled Silk Crepe Art Deco Top, Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL, Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

down front to 3 mother of pearl buttons. We have added a young wide eyed girl, who has your back, both

Category

1920s American Antique Buttons

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895
Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy; Germany, Circa 1895

Located in Incline Village, NV

brightly hand painted in a multiplicity of colors; red and yellow vest with pale blue buttons on a grey

Category

1890s German Folk Art Antique Buttons

Materials

Composition

White Enamel, Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Art Deco, 1920s
White Enamel, Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Art Deco, 1920s

White Enamel, Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

for a gentleman. The cufflinks are versatile as they can be detached and worn as buttons. They have

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Italian Horse Miniature Gent Cufflinks 18 KT
Art Deco Italian Horse Miniature Gent Cufflinks 18 KT

Art Deco Italian Horse Miniature Gent Cufflinks 18 KT

Located in Napoli, IT

Hallmarks: none/worn Measures: buttons are 14 mm. x 24 mm. (h. x w.) Weight: 15.0 grams Condition: very good

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Dutch Modernism Reclining Grand Armchair, Netherlands 1920's
Art Deco Dutch Modernism Reclining Grand Armchair, Netherlands 1920's

Art Deco Dutch Modernism Reclining Grand Armchair, Netherlands 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

used, even the spare captioned buttons are still attached on the underside of the chair, which is a

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Velvet, Oak

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

protect the top, normally seen on side tables and bedroom drawers The buttons are what's called Thomas

Category

1760s English Georgian Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chanel Boutique Vintage Oversize Maxi Dress Shirt Cover Up 92P 1992
Chanel Boutique Vintage Oversize Maxi Dress Shirt Cover Up 92P 1992

Chanel Boutique Vintage Oversize Maxi Dress Shirt Cover Up 92P 1992

By Chanel Boutique, Chanel

Located in Merced, CA

buttons and abstract print throughout. This is from Chanel Spring 1992 runway collection. It is fashioned

Category

19th Century French Antique Buttons

Art Deco 1920s Platinum Frosted Rock Crystal and Sapphire Dress Stud Set
Art Deco 1920s Platinum Frosted Rock Crystal and Sapphire Dress Stud Set

Art Deco 1920s Platinum Frosted Rock Crystal and Sapphire Dress Stud Set

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

used in place of buttons on a dress shirt. The dress shirt studs are in excellent condition and are

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Platinum

H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920
H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920

H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Zohor, SK

buttons. Since the chair had some structural damages, it required a heel on one side of the construction

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Art Nouveau 1.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 18 KT Gold Cuff links
Art Nouveau 1.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 18 KT Gold Cuff links

Art Nouveau 1.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 18 KT Gold Cuff links

Located in Napoli, IT

: 4 round faceted cut natural blue sapphires totalling approx 1.00 Ct Measures: buttons are 13 mm. in

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Buttons

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Family Group
Family Group

Family Group

By George Morland

Located in Fairlawn, OH

buttons, leather breeches, and top boots. "He was in the very extreme of foppish puppeyism", says Hassell

Category

1790s English School Antique Buttons

Materials

Ink

19C British Telescopic Rotating Piano or Vanity Stool
19C British Telescopic Rotating Piano or Vanity Stool

19C British Telescopic Rotating Piano or Vanity Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

/repair job. The upholstery is probably the original and it is a light tan velvet, with brass buttons

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Antique American Soldier Whirligig

Antique American Soldier Whirligig

Located in Nantucket, MA

, bicorn hat, blue jacket with tacks for buttons, black boots mounted on a yellow circular base, original

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Buttons

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th C French Drawing of a Handsome Monarchie de Juillet Cadet, Paris, 1833
19th C French Drawing of a Handsome Monarchie de Juillet Cadet, Paris, 1833

19th C French Drawing of a Handsome Monarchie de Juillet Cadet, Paris, 1833

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

impressive head of hair. Wearing a collared shirt with buttons in a 'V' pattern and epaulettes on his

Category

19th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Glass, Oak, Giltwood, Paper, Crayon

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pale Blue Enamel & 1.09ct Old Cut Diamond Knot Brooch
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pale Blue Enamel & 1.09ct Old Cut Diamond Knot Brooch

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pale Blue Enamel & 1.09ct Old Cut Diamond Knot Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

originally dress buttons, which have been lovingly converted into a brooch at some point in their life. The

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Sterling Silver Throat Knots, Netherlands, 1900
Antique Sterling Silver Throat Knots, Netherlands, 1900

Antique Sterling Silver Throat Knots, Netherlands, 1900

Located in Rotterdam, NL

knots or buttons were worn by Dutch Zeeland men and are part of the Walcher traditional regional costume

Category

19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wizard of Oz Tin Man Cartoon Character 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Wizard of Oz Tin Man Cartoon Character 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Wizard of Oz Tin Man Cartoon Character 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

cartoon character with red paste buttons. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold. Dimensions: 3.6 x 1 x 1

Category

1920s Italian Antique Buttons

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jacobean Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chair by Kittinger 19th Century
Jacobean Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chair by Kittinger 19th Century

Jacobean Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chair by Kittinger 19th Century

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

, circa 1890 having fresh tweed cotton/poly blend upholstery with bordering chunky brass buttons

Category

Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

Antique Diamond and Mother of Pearl Stud Set
Antique Diamond and Mother of Pearl Stud Set

Antique Diamond and Mother of Pearl Stud Set

Located in Riverdale, NY

includes a pair of striking cufflinks, 3 vest buttons (which can now be used as shirt buttons) and a pair

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Buttons

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bust, Man's Head and Torso, France, 1900
Bust, Man's Head and Torso, France, 1900

Bust, Man's Head and Torso, France, 1900

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

with buttons and other charming details. This handsome piece was made around the year 1900, from the

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Buttons

Materials

Plaster

18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox
18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox

18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox

Located in Lomita, CA

"X" on either end. It has interesting details such as the rivet-like buttons. The little rivets are

Category

Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

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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.