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BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s
BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s

BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s

By Bes-Ben

Located in University City, MO

BES BEN Chicago Whimsical corn stalk hat c 1950s The unique midcentury hat is designed with a

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1950s American Hats

Bes Ben Clockworks Hat
Bes Ben Clockworks Hat

Bes Ben Clockworks Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in New York, NY

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben "Clockworks" Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago

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1940s American Hats

Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies
Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies

Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies

By Bes-Ben

Located in New York, NY

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben Surreal Mask Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago

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1950s American Hats

1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat
1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat

1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous and rare 1950s Bes-Ben cream exotic feather and faux pearl medallion hat. Couture-style

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1950s American Hats

Dramatic Bes Ben Pinwheel Hat with Shaved Feathers. 1950's.
Dramatic Bes Ben Pinwheel Hat with Shaved Feathers. 1950's.

Dramatic Bes Ben Pinwheel Hat with Shaved Feathers. 1950's.

Located in University City, MO

Incredibly rare Bes Ben pinwheel hat. A spiral of shaved black feathers radiate from a central off

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1950s American Hats

Bes-Ben Rooster Crown Hat with Veil
Bes-Ben Rooster Crown Hat with Veil

Bes-Ben Rooster Crown Hat with Veil

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Bes-Ben Rooster Crown Hat with Veil

Located in Gresham, OR

The Bes-Ben company of Chicago were known for their outrageous hats and boasted celebrities

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1950s American Hats

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Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil
Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil

Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredibly collectible 1940s Bes-Ben black straw tilt hat with extravagant black egret feather

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1940s American Hats

Surrealistic Bes-Ben Bee Hive Hat. 1950's.
Surrealistic Bes-Ben Bee Hive Hat. 1950's.

Surrealistic Bes-Ben Bee Hive Hat. 1950's.

Located in University City, MO

Bes-Ben creations are displayed in the costume departments of many museums, worldwide. Here the hat

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1950s American Hats

Bes Ben Whimsical Winter Wonderland Christamas Tree Hat c 1950
Bes Ben Whimsical Winter Wonderland Christamas Tree Hat c 1950

Bes Ben Whimsical Winter Wonderland Christamas Tree Hat c 1950

Located in University City, MO

Bes Ben Whimsical winter wonderland Christmas tree hat c 1950 The incredible artisan hat was

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1950s American Hats

Incredible Bes-Ben 40s Hat w/ Bird of Paradise Feathers
Incredible Bes-Ben 40s Hat w/ Bird of Paradise Feathers

Incredible Bes-Ben 40s Hat w/ Bird of Paradise Feathers

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

This is an incredible black wool felt Bes-Ben hat from the 40s with extraordinary natural bird of

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1940s American Hats

Ascot Worthy Bes Ben Frog Hat. Surreal. 1950's.
Ascot Worthy Bes Ben Frog Hat. Surreal. 1950's.

Ascot Worthy Bes Ben Frog Hat. Surreal. 1950's.

Located in University City, MO

. These Bes-Ben creations are displayed in the costume departments of many museums, worldwide. This hat

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1950s American Hats

Bes- Ben Leather Heart Hat
Bes- Ben Leather Heart Hat

Bes- Ben Leather Heart Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a great hat from the Chicago brother and sister team of Bes Ben. *Measurements*

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1950s American Hats

Bes-Ben 1960's Hat
Bes-Ben 1960's Hat

Bes-Ben 1960's Hat

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Bes-Ben 1960's Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fun 60's hat with mirrored fabric. *Measurements* The overall height is 2 1

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1960s American Hats

1950's Bes Ben Celluloid Rosette Hat
1950's Bes Ben Celluloid Rosette Hat

1950's Bes Ben Celluloid Rosette Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Coral colored carved-celluloid cocktail hat from American milliner Bes Ben. Celluloid medallions

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1950s American Hats

Bes-ben festive turban
Bes-ben festive turban

Bes-ben festive turban

By Bes-Ben

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful , festive turban from Bes- Ben

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1950s American Hats

Bes-Ben Fanciful Springtime Hat
Bes-Ben Fanciful Springtime Hat

Bes-Ben Fanciful Springtime Hat

Located in Oradell, NJ

combining their first names to create the famous Bes-Ben logo. This delightful springtime chapeau combines

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1960s American Hats

Spring  Hat Creation by Bes-Ben
Spring  Hat Creation by Bes-Ben

Spring Hat Creation by Bes-Ben

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a pretty hat done by the famous Chicago brother and sister team of Bes-Ben.

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1950s American Hats

1930/40s Bes Ben Feather & Felt Hat
1930/40s Bes Ben Feather & Felt Hat

1930/40s Bes Ben Feather & Felt Hat

Located in Rockwood, ON

This late 1930s, early 1940s topper is pure high drama! Bes Ben was a famous Chicago milliner who

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1930s Hats

1940s Rare Bes-Ben Butterfly & Leaf Cloche Hat
1940s Rare Bes-Ben Butterfly & Leaf Cloche Hat

1940s Rare Bes-Ben Butterfly & Leaf Cloche Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in Rockwood, ON

was known as "The mad Hatter" and was the genius behind the Bes-Ben label. The Bes-Ben hats

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1940s Cloche Hats

Bes-Ben  Navy Blue Beaded Hat 1959
Bes-Ben  Navy Blue Beaded Hat 1959

Bes-Ben Navy Blue Beaded Hat 1959

By Bes-Ben

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful beaded navy blue hat from Bes-Ben. Known as the Mad Hatter of Chicago ,Bes-Ben was

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1950s American Hats

Bes-Ben Blue Velvet Hat with Embellished Veil
Bes-Ben Blue Velvet Hat with Embellished Veil

Bes-Ben Blue Velvet Hat with Embellished Veil

By Bes-Ben

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Bes-Ben Blue Velvet Hat with Embellished Veil . Known as the Mad Hatter of Chicago ,Bes-Ben was

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1960s American Hats

Bes-Ben Fuscia Hat with Giant Amethyst Crystals 1963
Bes-Ben Fuscia Hat with Giant Amethyst Crystals 1963

Bes-Ben Fuscia Hat with Giant Amethyst Crystals 1963

By Bes-Ben

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Known as the Mad Hatter of Chicago ,Bes-Ben was started by Benjamin B. Greenfield (1897-1989) and

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1960s American Hats

Bes Ben Chicago Vintage Hat Wide Brim Orange Pomegranate
Bes Ben Chicago Vintage Hat Wide Brim Orange Pomegranate

Bes Ben Chicago Vintage Hat Wide Brim Orange Pomegranate

Located in Portland, OR

This is a fabulous Bes Ben vintage hat designed by Benjamin B. Green-Field and made in Chicago. The

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Mid-20th Century American Hats

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary bes ben hat you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, black and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect bes ben hat among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bes-Ben are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Bes Ben Hat?

Prices for a bes ben hat can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $595 and can go as high as $5,294, while, on average they fetch $3,000.

Finding the Right Hats for You

The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.

Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.

In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.

From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.

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