Bakelite Buttons

Biba 1970s

John Wanamaker

Chanel Black Cardigan

Christian Dior New Look

Collarless Taupe Cashmere A-Line Stroller Coat with Bakelite Buttons- S-M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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

Channel your inner Ali McGraw with with long cream wool sweater with exaggerated collar, patch pockets and self belt. Large faceted bakelite buttons. 1970's Italy. Small Size.

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1970s Cardigans

Chanel "Paris Cosmopolite" jacket by Karl Lagerfeld, Métiers d'Art 2017

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

White tweed jacket trimmed with striking white and gold braid, transparent bakelite buttons with a gold-tone metal CC logo. Size indicated: 42FR.

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2010s Jackets

Lacroix jacket by Christian Lacroix, Spring 1995

By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

White cotton-blend jacket with gold thread embroidery and floral details. Bakelite buttons in the shape of flowers. Size label missing; fits a French size 36 (36FR).

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1990s French Jackets

Chanel set fall-winter 1994

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Black silk muslin and wool set composed of a jacket with black bakelite buttons topped with golden metal four-leaf clovers, and of a mid-length dress with s...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

A French Bar Suit skirt and jacket By Franck & Fils - Paris Circa 1945/1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Crossed closure on the front with five black bakelite buttons. Elegant topstitched and buttoned tabs highlighting vertical front pockets.

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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

Green bib with large bakelite buttons. Green taffeta lining. Topstitching on the bodice and three cuffs on the Mao collar.

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1970s French Coats

A Céline black velvet Tuxedo skirt suit jacket - France Circa 1990

By Celine

Located in Toulon, FR

Tuxedo jacket with notched shawl collar, two slit pockets and cross-button fastening closed by four black bakelite buttons engraved with the Céline label, echoed by four buttons on t...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

An embroidered wool coat, printed lining by Atelier Martine - France C. 1920

Located in Toulon, FR

Long, loose-fitting, tubular cut with a double-breasted closure and large smoked bakelite buttons. Stand-up collar and slightly puffed sleeves at the cuffs.

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1980s French Coats

A French Ungaro Parallele Skirt Blouse and Belt Set - Circa 1978 / 1980

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Toulon, FR

Assorted color belt in braid trimmings and tassel cream pompoms in assorted bakelites. Blouse with puff sleeves and cuffs tightened by tabs and round buttons in cream bakelite identi...

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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

Closure of the dress at the front by faceted buttons in black bakelite and snaps. Unlined skirt and bustier lined with black nylon.

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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Balenciaga Eisa Double Breasted Coat, Collection of Actress Susan Hayward

By Balenciaga, Eisa

Located in New York, NY

The semi fitted cut coat with buttons of black bakelite resin is fully lined in black silk.

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1960s French Coats and Outerwear

Prada F/W 2012 Geometric Print Crystal & Plexi Embellished Belted Jacket

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This 2012 Prada jacket is fully lined in black silk and closes with five Bakelite- looking black plastic buttons set along the center front placket.

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2010s Italian Jackets

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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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