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Antique French Buttons

A woollen brown frockcoat and waistcoat with steel buttons - France Circa 1805
A woollen brown frockcoat and waistcoat with steel buttons - France Circa 1805

A woollen brown frockcoat and waistcoat with steel buttons - France Circa 1805

Located in Toulon, FR

chased steel buttons from a famous family of the French Premier Empire. Suit with tail, high collar, bent

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Early 1800s French Antique French Buttons

Rare Theater Masks Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Buttons Dress Set
Rare Theater Masks Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Buttons Dress Set

Rare Theater Masks Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Buttons Dress Set

Located in New York, NY

by 8mm; Rondel- 15mm diameter; each cufflink measures 23mm by 21mm Buttons: 10mm Mark: French eagle

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Buttons

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Snake Buttons - France - Late 19th Century
Antique Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Snake Buttons - France - Late 19th Century

Antique Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Snake Buttons - France - Late 19th Century

Located in Chatham, CA

Exceptional pair of antique 18K yellow gold snake buttons - featuring coiled snakes to each button

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Buttons

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Limoges Neorenaissance Enamel Soldier Beauty Buttons Cufflinks
Antique Limoges Neorenaissance Enamel Soldier Beauty Buttons Cufflinks

Antique Limoges Neorenaissance Enamel Soldier Beauty Buttons Cufflinks

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare pair of beautifully enamelled buttons - cufflinks with portaits of a couple dressed

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique French Buttons

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Cartier Diamond White Enamel Formal Wear Dress Set Art Deco 1910 Cufflinks Studs
Cartier Diamond White Enamel Formal Wear Dress Set Art Deco 1910 Cufflinks Studs

Cartier Diamond White Enamel Formal Wear Dress Set Art Deco 1910 Cufflinks Studs

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

are each 1/2 inch (13mm) in diameter. The cufflinks are signed Cartier, Made In France. Buttons

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

French Cotton Batiste Dress
French Cotton Batiste Dress

French Cotton Batiste Dress

Located in New York, NY

fullness. Self fabric belt with no pockets and Mother of pearl buttons. Circa 1920, France. Excellent

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1920s French Antique French Buttons

Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal
Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal

Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal

$695 / item

H 6 in W 10 in D 6 in

Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal

Located in Norwell, MA

rank bars eagle buttons. Made in France with metal box. 6" H x 10" W x 6" D. box. Made: English Date

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1880s Antique French Buttons

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Brass

Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat
Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat

Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat

$837Sale Price|20% Off

L 33.47 in

Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

: Antique traditional coat Napoleon/military style. Theatrical made with golden tone details and buttons

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Late 19th Century Antique French Buttons

1920S Grey & Blue Wool 18Th Century Style Military Frock Coat
1920S Grey & Blue Wool 18Th Century Style Military Frock Coat

1920S Grey & Blue Wool 18Th Century Style Military Frock Coat

Located in New York, NY

The white waistcoat is faux and can be removed. Some small stains and holes. Cool antique French

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1920s Antique French Buttons

19th Century Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vest Buttons Brooch Set
19th Century Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vest Buttons Brooch Set

19th Century Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vest Buttons Brooch Set

Located in Poitiers, FR

Set in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Composed of a pair of vest buttons and a

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Set of Five (5) Celluloid Coat Buttons 3-D Pierrot Face French
Set of Five (5) Celluloid Coat Buttons 3-D Pierrot Face French

Set of Five (5) Celluloid Coat Buttons 3-D Pierrot Face French

Located in Palm Springs, CA

These 5 glossy polished celluloid buttons are of the French phantasmogotic creature PIERROT

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1920s French Antique French Buttons

1920s Gold Bullion Sheer Lace Dress
1920s Gold Bullion Sheer Lace Dress

1920s Gold Bullion Sheer Lace Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tabard style top and wonderfully draped side panels on skirt. More than likely French. Gold buttons down

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1920s French Antique French Buttons

Cylinder Desk in Blond Walnut, First Part of the 19th Century, Biedermeier Style
Cylinder Desk in Blond Walnut, First Part of the 19th Century, Biedermeier Style

Cylinder Desk in Blond Walnut, First Part of the 19th Century, Biedermeier Style

Located in Bordeaux, FR

writing surfaces and the reading desk. Furniture refinished with french varnish. Buttons and lock

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique French Buttons

Materials

Bone, Leather, Chestnut

Antique French Pink Green Paste Buttons
Antique French Pink Green Paste Buttons

Antique French Pink Green Paste Buttons

Located in London, GB

A set of four very pretty French paste buttons in their original box. These charming buttons are

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Buttons

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Base Metal

Pair of French Piecrust Armchairs, Deep Buttons
Pair of French Piecrust Armchairs, Deep Buttons

Pair of French Piecrust Armchairs, Deep Buttons

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H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in

Pair of French Piecrust Armchairs, Deep Buttons

Located in Malton, GB

These are a superb quality pair of 19th century French armchairs. The deep buttoned details with

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19th Century Antique French Buttons

Materials

Beech

Single Large Napoleon III Chair with Buttons and Casters
Single Large Napoleon III Chair with Buttons and Casters

Single Large Napoleon III Chair with Buttons and Casters

Located in Washington, DC

A single Large Napoleon III Chair with Buttons & Casters and super comfortable!

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1860s French Antique French Buttons

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century, Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England
19th Century, Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England

19th Century, Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England

Located in New York, NY

reupholstered in two linen fabrics offering contrast fabric details. Self upholstered back buttons. French

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19th Century English Antique French Buttons

Biedermeier Sewing Stand with Drawers, Walnut, Cherry, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Sewing Stand with Drawers, Walnut, Cherry, South Germany circa 1820

Biedermeier Sewing Stand with Drawers, Walnut, Cherry, South Germany circa 1820

Located in Regensburg, DE

in cherry wood. Hand-polished with shellac (French polish). Small, original brass buttons

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique French Buttons

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Brass

Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet
Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet

Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet

Located in NEWARK, GB

fastens at the lowest point on a diagonal fastening with French jet buttons. The front crosses over the

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19th Century British Antique French Buttons

Ungaro Parallele Wool Intarsia Sweater Jacket
Ungaro Parallele Wool Intarsia Sweater Jacket

Ungaro Parallele Wool Intarsia Sweater Jacket

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

stripes with large shoulder pads. Gilt flower buttons. 1990's France. Wool/wool blend knit (label missing

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Early 1900s French Antique French Buttons

Framed 18th century French Military Buttons on original tissue.
Framed 18th century French Military Buttons on original tissue.

Framed 18th century French Military Buttons on original tissue.

Located in San Francisco, CA

*18th Century French Military Buttons.* The tissue paper is original and served as the

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Buttons

Gilt Wood Mirror with Military Buttons
Gilt Wood Mirror with Military Buttons

Gilt Wood Mirror with Military Buttons

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dark pulple / blue field border set with regimental/military buttons in a gilt wood frame. blld2070

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Buttons

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Mirror

Pair of cufflings and three buttons
Pair of cufflings and three buttons

Pair of cufflings and three buttons

Located in New York, NY

elegant pair of cufflings- mother of pearl,yellow and white gold 18 K-three buttons yellow and

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Buttons

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

English George III (Regency Period) Gentleman's Outfit
English George III (Regency Period) Gentleman's Outfit

English George III (Regency Period) Gentleman's Outfit

Located in Glamis, Angus

white facings, gold and cream lace and a full compliment of French made gilt buttons. The jacket

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19th Century English George III Antique French Buttons

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Velvet, Silk

Six-Arm, Gilt Brass Baccarat Chandelier
Six-Arm, Gilt Brass Baccarat Chandelier

Six-Arm, Gilt Brass Baccarat Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

, profusely hung with faceted drops, thick plaques and swags of crystal buttons, French, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century European Antique French Buttons

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Brass

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Antique Art Nouveau 18K Gold Carved Cuff Links
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Gold Carved Cuff Links

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Gold Carved Cuff Links

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A winsome woman's profile graces these elegant antique Art Nouveau chain-link cufflinks. Beautifully crafted in 18 karat gold with a carved relief of a woman's profile. This lovely l...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Buttons

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique French Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique french buttons. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and enamel. Find a collection of 17 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique french buttons made by Edwardian jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Christian Lacroix, Cartier and Jill Garber are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut antique french buttons and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and bead alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of antique french buttons for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique French Buttons?

On average, antique french buttons at 1stDibs sell for $5,558, while they’re typically $663 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.