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Antique Tea Dress

1920s Powder Blue Floral Georgette Tea Dress
1920s Powder Blue Floral Georgette Tea Dress

1920s Powder Blue Floral Georgette Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1920s ethereal antique tea dress is printed with florals in colours of the rainbow; peachy pink sits with red, lilac-blue, yellow and lime green, all against a gorgeous powder b...

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1920s American Antique Tea Dress

1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress
1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress

1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a very fine handmade Edwardian to early 1910s cotton white cotton mousseline tea dress. It has wonderful design details; the bodice has a series of horizontal pin tuck pleats...

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1910s British Antique Tea Dress

1920s White Embroidered Cotton Tea Dress
1920s White Embroidered Cotton Tea Dress

1920s White Embroidered Cotton Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

This exquisite antique 1920s hand embroidered cotton whitework tea dress is in absolutely astonishing vintage condition for a piece of this era, with no flaws to mention and would ma...

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1920s American Antique Tea Dress

Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress

Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress

Located in New York, NY

Has some minor holes & signs of wear here and there, but otherwise a great wearable dress. Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress

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Early 1800s Antique Tea Dress

Original 1920s Yellow Green Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Tea Dress
Original 1920s Yellow Green Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Tea Dress

Original 1920s Yellow Green Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

The dress is tailored to a classic tea dress shape with fluttering cap-sleeves, an inverted drop-waist and a light flare to the skirt.

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1920s American Antique Tea Dress

Fortuny Manner Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress
Fortuny Manner Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress

Fortuny Manner Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Edwardian Tea or Wedding Dress of long pleated cream silk in the manner of Fortuny.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Tea Dress

Edwardian Aesthetic Capelet Collar Detachable Bodice Shirtwaist Dress–XXS, 1910s
Edwardian Aesthetic Capelet Collar Detachable Bodice Shirtwaist Dress–XXS, 1910s

Edwardian Aesthetic Capelet Collar Detachable Bodice Shirtwaist Dress–XXS, 1910s

Located in Tucson, AZ

An ingenious design made to accommodate both nursing mothers and independent women without ladies’ maids to dress them, this gossamer tea dress features a semi-detachable bodice that...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Tea Dress

1910s White Cotton Whitework Dress with Satin Work and Filet Lace Inserts
1910s White Cotton Whitework Dress with Satin Work and Filet Lace Inserts

1910s White Cotton Whitework Dress with Satin Work and Filet Lace Inserts

Located in London, GB

There is a white mesh inlay inside the top of the dress which lines the bodice. This lovely summer tea dress closes at the waist with a succession of hook and eyes, and then continue...

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1910s American Antique Tea Dress

Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt
Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt

Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt

Located in New York, NY

These Victorian/Edwardian era dresses are commonly mis-referred to as tea dresses or tea gowns, but they were actually known as "lingerie dresses."

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19th Century Antique Tea Dress

1920s Vintage Dress - Floral Lace - Side Split + V-Neck Detail
1920s Vintage Dress - Floral Lace - Side Split + V-Neck Detail

1920s Vintage Dress - Floral Lace - Side Split + V-Neck Detail

Located in KENT, United Kingdom

Product details: 1920s Vintage Tea Dress - Black Floral Lace - V-Neck Detail Front + Back - Side Split Detail - 3/4 Length Sleeves + Black Silk Hem Piping Label: Unknown Fabric Cont...

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1920s American Antique Tea Dress

1920s Yellow Chiffon Floral Dress
1920s Yellow Chiffon Floral Dress

1920s Yellow Chiffon Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

This charming original 1920s silk chiffon floral print dress is delicate, feminine and in excellent antique condition. The pale yellow chiffon hosts a subtle abstract floral design i...

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1920s American Antique Tea Dress

Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress
Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress

Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress

Located in New York, NY

These Victorian/Edwardian era dresses are commonly mis-referred to as tea dresses or tea gowns, but they were actually known as "lingerie dresses."

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19th Century Antique Tea Dress

A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905
A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905

A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1905/1910 England A nice Tea Gown of an English Lady dating from the early twentieth century. Grey satin and muslin printed circular patterns. Effect of an apron and bib embel...

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Early 1900s British Antique Tea Dress

Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Brooke Bond Edglets Tea Picker Design
Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Brooke Bond Edglets Tea Picker Design

Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Brooke Bond Edglets Tea Picker Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Brooke Bond - Plucking the tender young leaf buds for Edglets Tea - featuring a great image of a tea picker wearing a colourful dress with a B...

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1920s British Antique Tea Dress

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Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912
Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912

Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912

Located in Atlanta, GA

The long, fluid silhouette reflects Edwardian preferences for relaxed elegance and layering, intended to be worn over an evening gown, reception dress, or formal tea attire. Such rob...

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Early 1900s Antique Tea Dress

Set of 6 Persian Costume & Interior Chromolithographs by Racinet, 1888
Set of 6 Persian Costume & Interior Chromolithographs by Racinet, 1888

Set of 6 Persian Costume & Interior Chromolithographs by Racinet, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

The plates depict musicians, dancers, noblewomen, domestic scenes, traditional dress, smoking ceremonies, tea service, textiles, and highly decorative interiors inspired by Persian a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tea Dress

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1910's Embroidered White Net Tea Dress
1910's Embroidered White Net Tea Dress

1910's Embroidered White Net Tea Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage tea dress/gown dates to the 1910's and is made of white netting that features embroidery at the bodice.

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1910s Antique Tea Dress

Elegant & Simple White Edwardian Tea Gown
Elegant & Simple White Edwardian Tea Gown

Elegant & Simple White Edwardian Tea Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a wonderfully elegant and simple white Edwardian tea gown. The back has a series of snaps for closure and the skirt has three tiers of lace ruffles. The gown is comparable to...

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Tea Dress

Edwardian Off-White, Tea Gown  with Scalloped Embroidery
Edwardian Off-White, Tea Gown  with Scalloped Embroidery

Edwardian Off-White, Tea Gown with Scalloped Embroidery

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a sheer and lovely summertime Edwardian tea gown on a fine cotton netting with rows of embroidered scallops. The gown has a series of snaps for closure and an attached bolero...

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Tea Dress

White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace
White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace

White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely white Edwardian tea gown with hand-embroidery and lace inserts. The gown has a combination of tiny pearlized buttons and hooks and eyes for closure down the back, 3/...

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Tea Dress

Edwardian  Ivory  Silk Chiffon Tea Gown in Art & Crafts Style
Edwardian  Ivory  Silk Chiffon Tea Gown in Art & Crafts Style

Edwardian Ivory Silk Chiffon Tea Gown in Art & Crafts Style

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely Edwardian, ivory silk chiffon tea gown probably dating to approximately 1910, heavily embellished with soutache in the Arts & Crafts style with a asymmetrical oversk...

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20th Century Edwardian Antique Tea Dress

Rare 1910s Julius Garfinckel Couture Beige Embroidered Sheer Net-Lace Dress Gown
Rare 1910s Julius Garfinckel Couture Beige Embroidered Sheer Net-Lace Dress Gown

Rare 1910s Julius Garfinckel Couture Beige Embroidered Sheer Net-Lace Dress Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique mixed-lace dresses from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this Julius Garfinckel and Co. garment is a showstopper. Garfinckel was a prominent department store...

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1910s American Antique Tea Dress

1920s Black and Gold Rose Lame Sheer Evening Dress
1920s Black and Gold Rose Lame Sheer Evening Dress

1920s Black and Gold Rose Lame Sheer Evening Dress

Located in Houston, TX

All panels display blooming roses made of interwoven gold metallic thread. The tea - length dress has gathered fabric on both sides at hip level, as well as some panels on the lower ...

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1920s Antique Tea Dress

Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Brooke Bond Edglets Tea Picker Design
Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Brooke Bond Edglets Tea Picker Design

Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Brooke Bond Edglets Tea Picker Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Brooke Bond - Plucking the tender young leaf buds for Edglets Tea - featuring a great image of a tea picker wearing a colourful dress with a B...

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1920s Antique Tea Dress

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edwardian tea dress backless eye lit
edwardian tea dress backless eye lit

edwardian tea dress backless eye lit

Located in New York, NY

1900 edwarin tea dress ..backless eye lit

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Tea Dress

Circa 1900 Victorian Lace and Cotton Tea Dress
Circa 1900 Victorian Lace and Cotton Tea Dress

Circa 1900 Victorian Lace and Cotton Tea Dress

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1900 Victorian Lace and Cotton Tea Dress

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Early 1900s American Antique Tea Dress

Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress
Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress

Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress

Located in New York, NY

Dating to the late aughts this dress has a rare almost empire waist.

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Early 1900s American Antique Tea Dress

1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist
1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist

1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s beige silk chiffon tea dress with dropped waist: pink and green floral sprays adorn this pretty summer dress with long cuffed balloon sleeves and gathered skirt.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Tea Dress

1920s Hand-Beaded and Embroidered Peach Organdy Tea Dress
1920s Hand-Beaded and Embroidered Peach Organdy Tea Dress

1920s Hand-Beaded and Embroidered Peach Organdy Tea Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 1920s tea dress in peach cotton organdy: embroidered and elaborately beaded with glass and wooden beads in an unusual color scheme of white, blue, green, marigold and red.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Tea Dress

20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals
20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals

20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1920s beaded chiffon dropped-waist tea dress in yellow background and yellow ground beading and multi-color floral print.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Tea Dress

1920s Royal Purple Silk Net Tea Dress with Velvet Bow
1920s Royal Purple Silk Net Tea Dress with Velvet Bow

1920s Royal Purple Silk Net Tea Dress with Velvet Bow

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful and very unusual 1920s tea dress in royal purple heavy netting with handkerchief hemline and velvet bow at the side of hip.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Tea Dress

Beautiful and Very Rare Swan Neck Victorian Tea Dress
Beautiful and Very Rare Swan Neck Victorian Tea Dress

Beautiful and Very Rare Swan Neck Victorian Tea Dress

Located in New York, NY

This bombshell of the late 19th century has us swooning. The full princess line of this dress was a new style right at the end of the late 1890s and it's figure revealing silhouette ...

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1890s Unknown Antique Tea Dress

1920's Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress
1920's Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress

1920's Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1920's Art Deco mint green silk beaded asymmetrical, dropped waist tea dress. Beaded in an abstract floral pattern with heavy bands of beading at neckline and diagonally...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Tea Dress

1920s Exquisite Gold Lame Lace Tea Dress with Hand Painting
1920s Exquisite Gold Lame Lace Tea Dress with Hand Painting

1920s Exquisite Gold Lame Lace Tea Dress with Hand Painting

Located in Gresham, OR

An exquisite 1920s tea dress: Dropped waist accented by sequin flowers at side of hip.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Tea Dress

Edwardian Lace and Linen Tea Dress
Edwardian Lace and Linen Tea Dress

Edwardian Lace and Linen Tea Dress

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful Edwardian piece of fine linen, with architectural lines and insets of machine lace. Likely dating from around 1910. The insets of lace are whimsical and charming,...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Tea Dress

Late Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Late Victorian Lace Tea Dress

Late Victorian Lace Tea Dress

Located in New York, NY

Today it makes for a fantastic wedding dress.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Tea Dress

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Antique Tea Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary antique tea dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, Black and more. You’re likely to find the perfect antique tea dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jason Lyon and Morphew each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Tea Dress?

The price for an antique tea dress starts at $295 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $1,100.

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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