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Bakelite Buttons

Collarless Taupe Cashmere A-Line Stroller Coat with Bakelite Buttons- S-M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
rear shoulder. Three knotted Bakelite buttons from throat to waist; fully lined in ivory satin
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1960s Unknown Car Coats

Long Line Ribbed Wool Sweater Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
long cream wool sweater with exaggerated collar, patch pockets and self belt. Large faceted bakelite
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1970s Cardigans

A French Bar Suit skirt and jacket By Franck & Fils - Paris Circa 1945/1950
Located in Toulon, FR
cut and marked waist hugging the hips. Crossed closure on the front with five black bakelite buttons
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1940s French Skirt Suits

A Pierre Cardin Tartan Chasuble Dress - Fall Winter 1970/1971
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
orange checks. Green bib with large bakelite buttons.  Green taffeta lining. Topstitching on the bodice
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1970s French Coats

A Céline black velvet Tuxedo skirt suit jacket - France Circa 1990
By Celine
Located in Toulon, FR
bakelite buttons engraved with the Céline label, echoed by four buttons on the cuffs. Elegant black satin
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1990s French Skirt Suits

A French Ungaro Parallele Skirt Blouse and Belt Set - Circa 1978 / 1980
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toulon, FR
bakelites. Blouse with puff sleeves and cuffs tightened by tabs and round buttons in cream bakelite
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1980s French Skirt Suits

A Givenchy Couture Velvet and Taffeta Evening Dress - French Circa 1980
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
of the dress at the front by faceted buttons in black bakelite and snaps. Unlined skirt and bustier
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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Balenciaga Eisa Double Breasted Coat, Collection of Actress Susan Hayward
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Cristobal Balenciaga for Eisa dating to the early 1960's. The semi fitted cut coat with buttons of black
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1960s French Coats and Outerwear

Prada F/W 2012 Geometric Print Crystal & Plexi Embellished Belted Jacket
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
is fully lined in black silk and closes with five Bakelite- looking black plastic buttons set along
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2010s Italian Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Quilted Modern Print Challis and Velvet Jacket 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
quilted. Closes at the font with black Bakelite toggle buttons and loops. The jacket is lined in black
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1980s French Cropped Jackets

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1930s Black Dress Coat w/ Bakelite Buttons
Located in Bozeman, MT
reverse-carved apple juice bakelite buttons with brass beaded medallion centers. Shoulder-to-shoulder seam
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats

1940's Woman's Tweed Blazer with Red Bakelite Buttons
Located in Oradell, NJ
decorative red buttons from the same time period. Its previous owner had replaced the original gray buttons
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1940s Single-Breasted Jackets

1930s Black Heavily Sequined Evening Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavily beaded and sequined black evening jacket. Cropped with bakelite buttons at banded waist
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Early 20th Century Jackets

1970s original Biba skirt and jacket
By Biba
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
. Front of Jacket is complete with original 10 mushroom top Bakelite buttons, with their black loop
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1970s British Skirt Suits

Hermès long burgundy wool dress with “Cols Verts” print
By Hermès, Christiane Vauzelles
Located in Paris, FR
” print created by Christiane Vauzelles in 1973. The collar opens with three bakelite buttons. A matching
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Late 20th Century French Chemise Dresses

Seminole Handmade Patchwork Jacket - One of a Kind!
Located in Toronto, ON
cuffed sleeves with bakelite buttons. The sleeves and body are full with gatherings at the shoulders
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1960s Unknown Jackets

Vintage 1940s 40s Brown Taffeta Formal Dress with Bakelite Buttons + Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
row of oversize Bakelite buttons. DETAILS: Partially lined Front button closure Belt included
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Late 1920s Raw Cream Silk Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
red bakelite buttons. Completely wearable. B 38 W 30 H 40 L 49
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1920s American Day Dresses

1930s Lemon Yellow Afternoon Hat with Full Veil
Located in San Francisco, CA
gros-grain hat band, matching bakelite buttons, and a soft rust full-face netting with a 2 niche silk
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1930s Hats

Chanel Black Tweed Long-Sleeved Top
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Black tweed long-sleeved top with transparent and pearly bakelite buttons
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2010s Italian Blouses and Tops

Chanel Black Cardigan Top
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black cardigan with black bakelite buttons and golden metal cc logos. No
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1990s French Cardigans

Chanel Navy-blue Tweed Jacket, 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Navy-blue tweed jacket with a silk lining. Black bakelite buttons topped
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1990s French Jackets

An Edwardian Pair of woman's leather boots - French Belle Epoque Circa 1895
Located in Toulon, FR
and small black bakelite buttons (?). Never used as new antique. Perfect condition and color
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1890s French Shoes

Avant Garde Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Asymmetric Wool Cocktail Dress ca. 1992
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
back and curves around to the front. Adorned with black square bakelite buttons and features 3/4 length
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

New Look Bar Skirt Suit Circa 1945/1950
Located in Toulon, FR
adorned with two black-faceted bakelite buttons, identical to those on the front. Cream satin lining
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1940s French Tuxedo Jackets

New Look Bar Skirt Suit Circa 1945/1950
New Look Bar Skirt Suit Circa 1945/1950
Size: Equivalent French Size 38/40
A Rare Blue Navy woollen dress by Henry à la Pensée - France Circa 1945
By HENRY
Located in Toulon, FR
coat dress with small epaulets, closed in front by four white bakelite buttons with visible bows
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1940s French Blouses

YVES SAINT-LAURENT Haute Couture 67931 Black Single Breasted Pin Stripe Suit 3Pc
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
button, a chest pocket and two flap pockets, padded sleeves with 3 bakelite buttons. A straight mid
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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Hanae Mori Cloud & Airplane Novelty Print Day Dress w/Bakelite Airplane Buttons
By Hanae Mori
Located in Studio City, CA
cloud and airplane print with bakelite airplane buttons. Size tag L. In excellent condition
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20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

A French Jacques Heim Gabardine Trenchcoat Circa 1965/1969
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
and buttoned tabs in matching tergal. Bakelite buttons with wolf head, emblem of Maison Heim, and
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1960s French Coats

1940's Evening Coat
Located in New Hope, PA
restriction on style or elegance. The fitted coat has an Oriental inspired collar and large Bakelite "knots
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1940s American Coats

Vintage WW2 Army officers overcoat, regulation
Located in NEWARK, GB
overcoat, with label, it has deep mustard coloured bakelite type buttons, internal pockets and is a double
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Mid-20th Century British Coats

1940S Floral Cotton Swing Top With Red Bakelite Buttons
Located in New York, NY
1940S Floral Cotton Swing Top With Red Bakelite Buttons
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1940s Blouses and Tops

20s Green Leather Mary Jane Heels with Floral Embellishments
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Green Leather Mary Jane Heels with Floral Embellishments. Leather soles. Bakelite buttons
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1920s French Shoes

1930s Green and White Plaid Picnic Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
ruffled trimming/accents. Hand-carved Bakelite buttons and a side gusset closure with snaps.
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1930s Day Dresses

1950s Norman Norell Coat
By Norman Norell
Located in Water Mill, NY
back. There are 3 front bound buttonholes with 3 large Bakelite buttons closing the coat front. It
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1950s American Capes

Plaid Woollen French Coat Circa 1968
Located in Toulon, FR
closure with brown polished bakelite buttons found again on the sleeves. No lining but other side of the
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1960s French Coats

Plaid Woollen French Coat Circa 1968
Plaid Woollen French Coat Circa 1968
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Hebe Sport Woman's Suit - England Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
! Closing with three brown bakelite buttons. Note the horizontal stripes for the jacket and vertical for the
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1950s British Skirt Suits

Hebe Sport Woman's Suit - England Circa 1950
Hebe Sport Woman's Suit - England Circa 1950
Size: Equivalent french size 38
A Frank & Fils French Bar Jacket New Look Period Paris Circa 1948/1950
Located in Toulon, FR
cut and marked waist marrying the hips. Cross closure on the front with 5 round black bakelite buttons
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1940s French Jackets

Christian Dior Demi Couture Skirt Suit Set - numbered 46475 Circa 1962-1965
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
navy blue bakelite buttons. Slightly round and high-waisted pleated skirt with box pleats closing by
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1960s French Skirt Suits

Rudi Gernreich vintage 1960s mod black and tan wool plaid mini cape tent coat
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
has fabulous Bakelite buttons, the outer buttons are large black balls, the hidden buttons are large
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1960s American Capes

1930s Beige Crochet Skirt Suit
Located in London, GB
in 1930's America. It is a silk and cotton blend with original green Bakelite hooped buttons. The
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1930s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Jacques Fath black and white cocktail Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Toulon, FR
buttoning front, pockets, collar and removable pockets in immaculate white linen. Six large buttons in
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga / EISA Suit Haute Couture, Circa 1958 / 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
bottom with wide irregular weaving. Shiny faceted buttons in bakelite. False side pockets. Straight skirt
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1950s Spanish Skirt Suits

1930s California King Made Sportswear cream button front linen dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1930s a very wearable mid weight linen dress that closes at the front with white Bakelite
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1930s American Casual Dresses

Vintage YSL Quilted Red Silk Jacket With Yellow Trim And Bakelite Buttons.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Delray Beach, FL
quilting and the detail is marvelous. It is all silk with a silk lining and 7 yellow Bakelite buttons
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1980s French Blazers

1940's Lilli Ann Rayon Crepe Suit with Bakelite & Lucite Buttons
By Lilli Ann
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
. The most amazing bakelite and lucite buttons that are a perfect accompaniment to the sculptural
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1940s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Christian Dior" Slim Look" ivory marble wool tweed skirt ensemble, circa 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
pockets , turned down cuff sleeves, slim shoulders . Enclosure with 4 bakelite buttons and belt. This is
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1960s British Skirt Suits

Schiaparelli Black and White Plaid Striped Day Coat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Toronto, ON
. Label in clear print. Large bakelite or plastic round buttons.
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1950s French Coats

1970s Christian Dior Caramel Collored Mink Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
features strapped cuffs and a single breasted front opening that closes with three huge bakelite cup shaped
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1970s French Fur Puffer Coats

Yves Saint Laurent lovely heart shaped dress in black velvet and pink silk, 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
black tulle strip in the bottom. It is decorated with five black bakelite faceted buttons in the front
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Jean Patou plumb colour tweed and knit suit. circa 1963
By Jean Patou
Located in London, GB
bakelite buttons line the front of the jacket. Two flat pockets are trimmed in blue, which is repeated on
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1960s French Skirt Suits

Christian Dior Paris numbered couture black silk evening gown. C. 1960s
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in London, GB
. Fastening with 6 Bakelite buttons at the front and one on each cuff This soft and silken, buttery and plush
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1960s French Evening Gowns

Biba 1970s Wool Jacket
By Biba
Located in New York, NY
! The fabric is a fine wool with a window pane pattern and wide velvet lapels. It has wonderful buttons
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1960s Blazers

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Chic 1960s Purple Linen Empire Waist Vintage 60s A Line Sleeveless Top Shirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s purple linen empire waist A-Line sleeveless top ! Features the perfect shade of medium purple. Flattering high mock neck. Beautiful pleating details on the back. Simply sl...
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1960s American Blouses and Tops

1970s Sexy Black Jersey Flare Leg Bell Bottom 70s Vintage Disco Halter Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...
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1970s American Jumpsuits

Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1960s I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar
By I Magnin and Co
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Russell Taylor / I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar: A Puuuuurrrrr-fect coat for the coming Fall months, with a plush warm weight, wide notched ...
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1960s American Coats

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label ar...
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1950s French Opera Coats

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren SEX "Create" Punk T-Shirt 1975-76
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an original and unusual example of a Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren SEX collection off-white cut-and-sew "square" t-shirt with zippers. ...
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1970s English Sleeveless Shirts

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
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Early 2000s Italian Pants

Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s black sleeveless knit dress with cut-out bow shape at chest in black mesh. Back zip. 86% rayon, 9% polyamide, 5% other. Unlined. Made in Hungary. Label...
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Early 2000s Hungarian Casual Dresses

Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
$245
Size: IT 42, US 8, but may run small
A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and elec...
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1940s French Evening Dresses

Rona Watercolor Chiffon Maxi Dress / Gown and Ascot Jacket 2 pc Ensemble, 1970s
By Rona
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage watercolor chiffon maxi dress or gown and matching jacket by Rona. The fabric feels like it could be silk or rayon or a blend of the two but the content is not marke...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

DAVID FIELDEN Sample Ivory Floral Silk Wedding Gown Dress
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in Leonardo, NJ
David Fielden Sposa Sample Wedding Dress Ivory Silk outer layer Marked size US 8. See measurements below. Good Condition, needs a dry clean. Has a feeling of use. Color may be a litt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

DAVID FIELDEN Sample Ivory Floral Silk Wedding Gown Dress
DAVID FIELDEN Sample Ivory Floral Silk Wedding Gown Dress
$690
Size: please refer to measurements
Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in Geneva, CH
Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....
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1970s British Caftans

1996Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Gown with Large Fabric Beads
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1996 Jean Paul Gaultier maroon velvet evening gown with long straps and extra large fabric covered beads - 6 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. 29" bust, 32" waist, 32.5" hips, 59" length. Co...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Strapless Cream Satin Frank Starr Ted Short Evening Gown UK 6-8
By Frank Starr
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly majestic 1950's Frank Starr for Ted Shore gown, rendered in a beautiful cream satin and embellished with pale grey soutache embroidery and grey toned glass beadwork in a t...
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1950s Evening Gowns

Michael Casey Couture Vintage Sculptural 3-Piece Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Michael Casey
Located in Sparks, NV
Phenomenal 3-piece skirt suit by Michael Casey. This ensemble features a cropped bolero jacket, a sculptural peplum bodice with decorative buttons up the front, and a pencil skirt th...
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1980s American Skirt Suits

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Bakelite Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of bakelite buttons for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black bakelite buttons and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, gray and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 19th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding appealing bakelite buttons such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga each produced popular versions that are worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Bakelite Buttons?

On average, bakelite buttons on 1stDibs sell for $1,113, while they’re typically $315 on the low end and $4,600 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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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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