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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

Circa 1805 France Premier Empire period Frockcoat and waistcoat in brown wool complete with its chased steel buttons from a famous family of the French Premier Empire.

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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

Cufflinks: Navette- 21mm by 8mm; Rondel- 15mm diameter; each cufflink measures 23mm by 21mm Buttons: 10mm Mark: French eagle gold mark for 18K gold, obscured maker's mark Condition: ...

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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 front (signifying eternal love and commitment) with a single ruby to each snake hea...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Buttons

Materials

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

By Limoges 2

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare pair of beautifully enamelled buttons - cufflinks with portaits of a couple dressed sumptuously in elegant Renaissance dress.

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

$839Sale Price|20% Off

L 33.47 in

Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Theatrical made with golden tone details and buttons Origin : France Condition: worn with overall wear and tear (see photos) fair for the age of this piece.

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Late 19th Century 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

Authentic antique jewelry - French work of the second half of the nineteenth century.

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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

Drop waisted with a tabard style top and wonderfully draped side panels on skirt. More than likely French. Gold buttons down back from neck to waist.

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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

Furniture refinished with french varnish. Buttons and lock entries in bone.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique French Buttons

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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 set with white, pink and bright green paste stones in a floral pattern with a border ...

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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 the piecrust edge is a great combination and when these are upholstered they will be ...

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19th Century Antique French Buttons

Materials

Beech

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

Circa 1805 France Premier Empire period Frockcoat and waistcoat in brown wool complete with its chased steel buttons from a famous family of the French Premier Empire.

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Early 1800s French Antique French Buttons

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Silk and lace lingerie romper with buttons in the middle front Circa 1900's
Silk and lace lingerie romper with buttons in the middle front Circa 1900's

Silk and lace lingerie romper with buttons in the middle front Circa 1900's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk and lace lingerie romper with buttons in the middle front. Pale pink satin ribbon (damaged) on the bottom side. SIZE M

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Early 1900s French Antique French Buttons

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

Self upholstered back buttons. French tacking along apron on all four sides Very comfortable  

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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

Hand-polished with shellac (French polish). Small, original brass buttons. Pincushion at the top, newly upholstered with black velvet fabric.

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique French Buttons

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Brass

Han woman's ceremonial tunic in Orange Damask - Qing China late 19th century
Han woman's ceremonial tunic in Orange Damask - Qing China late 19th century

Han woman's ceremonial tunic in Orange Damask - Qing China late 19th century

Located in Toulon, FR

Long tunic crossed by six brass buttons from the French Second Empire period (one of which is in blue silk).

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique French Buttons

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

It has a mandarin style collar and beautiful French jet beading, the waist fastens at the lowest point on a diagonal fastening with French jet buttons.

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19th Century British Antique French Buttons

Victorian Dusty Blue Wool Authentic 1870S French Military Jacket With Silver Bu
Victorian Dusty Blue Wool Authentic 1870S French Military Jacket With Silver Bu

Victorian Dusty Blue Wool Authentic 1870S French Military Jacket With Silver Bu

Located in New York, NY

Better proportions on a shorter man, this model is over 6ft tall Victorian Dusty Blue Wool Authentic 1870S French Military Jacket With Silver Buttons And Black Metal Braiding

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Early 1900s 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

Striking Ungaro Parallele, Paris Wool Intarsia Sweater Jacket with vibrant florals, paisleys and stripes with large shoulder pads. Gilt flower buttons. 1990's France. Wool/wool blen...

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Early 1900s French 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

Some small stains and holes. Cool antique French Fleur-de-lis buttons. 1920S Grey & Blue Wool 18Th Century Style Military Frock Coat

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1920s 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 packaging for the card of buttons.

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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. blld2070/10

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Buttons

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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 white gold

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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

A scarce George III (Regency period) gentleman's outfit consisting of black velvet jacket with white facings, gold and cream lace and a full compliment of French made gilt buttons. ...

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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

A six-arm, gilt brass chandelier attributed to Baccarat, with a decorative scrolling frame, profusely hung with faceted drops, thick plaques and swags of crystal buttons, French, cir...

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Late 19th Century European Antique French Buttons

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Brass

House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890
House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890

House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890

By House of Worth

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This 1890 House of Worth embroidered colorful leaf motif silk-velvet bodice jacket is in a class of its own. Established in 1858, Charles Worth's Paris fashion salon soon attracted E...

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1890s French Antique French Buttons

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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.