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Antique Victorian Bustle

Ramsgate, Life At The Sea-Side
Ramsgate, Life At The Sea-Side

Ramsgate, Life At The Sea-Side

By William Powell Frith

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

This work marks Frith's first great panoramic narrative of modern life, vividly capturing the hustle and bustle of Victorian society at leisure by the sea.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Bustle

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Paper

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19th Century Wire Dress Bustle
19th Century Wire Dress Bustle

19th Century Wire Dress Bustle

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H 7 in W 14 in D 4 in

19th Century Wire Dress Bustle

Located in North Egremont, MA

Victorian wire bustle to add form to the rear of a dress.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Victorian Bustle

Late Victorian Wasp-Waisted Shop Display Mannequin by Wells & Son, London
Late Victorian Wasp-Waisted Shop Display Mannequin by Wells & Son, London

Late Victorian Wasp-Waisted Shop Display Mannequin by Wells & Son, London

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

This dressmakers’ mannequin displays the ‘impossible’ wasp waist and high bosom of the ‘perfect’ woman of the Victorian era, and a bustle back. The actual form is French and would ha...

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Victorian Bustle

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Linen, Beech

A French Victorian Bustle Day Dress and Pouf in Sky-blue Taffeta Circa 1875
A French Victorian Bustle Day Dress and Pouf in Sky-blue Taffeta Circa 1875

A French Victorian Bustle Day Dress and Pouf in Sky-blue Taffeta Circa 1875

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1870/1875 France. Day dress with princess, two-part bodice and skirt on a bustle cage. Sky-blue taffeta decorated with starched cream gauze called tarlatane, finely wrinkled ...

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1870s French Antique Victorian Bustle

Fine 19th Century Victorian Oil Painting Normandy City Centre Bustling Scene
Fine 19th Century Victorian Oil Painting Normandy City Centre Bustling Scene

Fine 19th Century Victorian Oil Painting Normandy City Centre Bustling Scene

By Henry Schafer

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Henry Schafer (German/ British, 1854-1915), signed lower corner. Henry Schafer was born in Hanover, Germany in 1854. He travelled throughout Europe painting town scenes and...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Bustle

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 19th Century Victorian Oil Painting Bruges City Centre Bustling Scene
Fine 19th Century Victorian Oil Painting Bruges City Centre Bustling Scene

Fine 19th Century Victorian Oil Painting Bruges City Centre Bustling Scene

By Henry Schafer

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Henry Schafer (German/ British, 1854-1915), signed lower corner and verso. Henry Schafer was born in Hanover, Germany in 1854. He travelled throughout Europe painting town ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Bustle

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Canvas, Oil

James Edward Meadows, Rural Scene With Cottage
James Edward Meadows, Rural Scene With Cottage

James Edward Meadows, Rural Scene With Cottage

By James Edward Meadows

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Amid the exponentially increasing pace of bustling Victorian life, Meadows delivered an idealised view of a land he treasured.

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1870s English School Antique Victorian Bustle

Materials

Canvas, Oil

James Edward Meadows, Rural Scene With Pond
James Edward Meadows, Rural Scene With Pond

James Edward Meadows, Rural Scene With Pond

By James Edward Meadows

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Amid the exponentially increasing pace of bustling Victorian life, Meadows delivered an idealised view of a land he treasured.

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1870s English School Antique Victorian Bustle

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian Ladies "Balloon" Chairs
Victorian Ladies "Balloon" Chairs

Victorian Ladies "Balloon" Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 22 in

Victorian Ladies "Balloon" Chairs

Located in Asheville, NC

Balloon Chairs were created to accommodate Womens Victorian Bustle Skirting.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Bustle

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Handkerchief Hem Eyelet and Lace Bustle Tea Dress
Victorian Handkerchief Hem Eyelet and Lace Bustle Tea Dress

Victorian Handkerchief Hem Eyelet and Lace Bustle Tea Dress

Located in Tucson, AZ

A superb example of Victorian summer fashion and a sartorial work of art in near mint condition.

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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Bustle

Victorian White Batiste Bustle Petticoat Wedding Skirt with Train - XS, 1890s
Victorian White Batiste Bustle Petticoat Wedding Skirt with Train - XS, 1890s

Victorian White Batiste Bustle Petticoat Wedding Skirt with Train - XS, 1890s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Far too beautiful to be hidden under a skirt, this whisper-weight petticoat is stunning and sturdy enough to be worn AS a skirt in its own right. Bias cut, its nineteen-foot sweep te...

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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Bustle

VICTORIAN Couture c.1890's Bodice Bustle Skirt Dress Hand Painted Button Set
VICTORIAN Couture c.1890's Bodice Bustle Skirt Dress Hand Painted Button Set

VICTORIAN Couture c.1890's Bodice Bustle Skirt Dress Hand Painted Button Set

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Couture c.1890's silk bodice and skirt set. Front of bodice has multicolored floral devore velvet fabric. Black ottoman leg of mutton sleeves. Three ornate hand painted butto...

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1890s Antique Victorian Bustle

Antique Eastlake Aesthetic German Walnut Figural Bustle Bench and Chair Settee
Antique Eastlake Aesthetic German Walnut Figural Bustle Bench and Chair Settee

Antique Eastlake Aesthetic German Walnut Figural Bustle Bench and Chair Settee

Located in Dayton, OH

Upholstered in pink. History The bustle bench is an Eastlake design that was popular during the Victorian era, circa 1870-1880.

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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Victorian Bustle

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings c1880s French
Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings c1880s French

Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings c1880s French

Located in Litchfield, CT

Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: “It’s just as easy to imagine these earrings worn to a ball with a lacy, bustled, Victorian era dress as it is to pair them with a little black dress.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Victorian Bustle

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Beneath the Surface: James Wyld's 1844 Geological Map of the British Isles
Beneath the Surface: James Wyld's 1844 Geological Map of the British Isles

Beneath the Surface: James Wyld's 1844 Geological Map of the British Isles

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraved, printed, and hand-colored in the bustling hub of Victorian London, this map exemplifies Wyld's cartographic brilliance and his commitment to geographical sciences.

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1840s Antique Victorian Bustle

Materials

Paper

Victorian Set Bustles and Hoop Skirt
Victorian Set Bustles and Hoop Skirt

Victorian Set Bustles and Hoop Skirt

Located in US

Victorian set of 2 bustles and a hoop skirt in used condition includes 1 wire bustle, one cream fabric and lace covered bustle and one hoop skirt.

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1880s American Antique Victorian Bustle

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By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...

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1980s French Antique Victorian Bustle

Victor Costa Strapless Dress
Victor Costa Strapless Dress

Victor Costa Strapless Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...

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Late 20th Century American Antique Victorian Bustle

Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress

Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...

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1960s French Antique Victorian Bustle

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...

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1980s French Antique Victorian Bustle

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...

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1990s Italian Antique Victorian Bustle

1900s Edwardian Black Tape Lace Open Jacket
1900s Edwardian Black Tape Lace Open Jacket

1900s Edwardian Black Tape Lace Open Jacket

Located in London, GB

This intricately hand crafted Edwardian jacket dates back to the early 1900s and is a wonderful example of tape or Battenberg lace whereby pieces of tape are bent into the shape requ...

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Early 1900s American Antique Victorian Bustle

1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress

1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress

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1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Austin, TX

CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress  Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S

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1990s French Antique Victorian Bustle

Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress

Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress

By Pierre Balmain, Balmain

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver saf...

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2010s French Antique Victorian Bustle

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

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2010s Italian Antique Victorian Bustle

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Victorian Bustle

Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998
Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998

Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped chiffon evening two piece ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off-shoulder corset with draped neckline ▪ Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push brea...

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1990s British Antique Victorian Bustle

1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back

1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!

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1930s French Antique Victorian Bustle

Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers
Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers

Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Silk Art Deco Slip Dress with Bell Flower motifs. Peachy pink and lavender silk are mixed in this charming bias slip dress with a pair of reversible silk bell flower motifs h...

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1930s Antique Victorian Bustle

1960s Pierre Cardin Museum Held Bright Orange Space Age Petal Hem Vintage Dress
1960s Pierre Cardin Museum Held Bright Orange Space Age Petal Hem Vintage Dress

1960s Pierre Cardin Museum Held Bright Orange Space Age Petal Hem Vintage Dress

By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin

Located in San Diego, CA

This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin bright orange wool sleeveless late 60s Space Age vintage dress with petalled / bubbled hem is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Art...

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1960s Antique Victorian Bustle

Roberta Bernays Original 1930's Straw Hat
Roberta Bernays Original 1930's Straw Hat

Roberta Bernays Original 1930's Straw Hat

Located in Sharon, CT

16" diameter straw hat. Band has a beige Grosgrain Ribbon. Small hair comb and chin strap.

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1930s American Antique Victorian Bustle

Christian Dior by John Galliano red floor-length dress and fur snood, fw 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano red floor-length dress and fur snood, fw 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano red floor-length dress and fur snood, fw 1999

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior black and red floor-length dress and snood ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Vertical fringe stripes ▪ Rabbit-fur snood ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Sold ...

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1990s French Antique Victorian Bustle

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Antique Victorian Bustle For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary antique victorian bustle for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Black, Blue and more. If you’re looking for an antique victorian bustle from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Henry Schafer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Victorian Bustle?

On average, an antique victorian bustle on 1stDibs sells for $1,463, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $3,894 for the highest priced versions of this item.