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Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century
Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

decreasing in size from the bottom drawer up to the top drawer. Bespoke feet, again in a truncated pyramid

Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Twisty Chocolate Swirl Earrings Diamond Adjustable Length Earrings 18k Rose Gold
Twisty Chocolate Swirl Earrings Diamond Adjustable Length Earrings 18k Rose Gold

Twisty Chocolate Swirl Earrings Diamond Adjustable Length Earrings 18k Rose Gold

Located in Naples, FL

Chocolate swirl earrings with white diamond tops and Bottom two station removable bottoms can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2000 Roberto Cavalli Zebra Print Embellished Bikini
2000 Roberto Cavalli Zebra Print Embellished Bikini

2000 Roberto Cavalli Zebra Print Embellished Bikini

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

on the front of the bikini bottom, also made up of beading. The bikini top is tied and adjusted at

Category

Early 2000s Italian Bikinis

Doucal’s Sequin Turquouise Degrade Slip On (42 EU) Mens
Doucal’s Sequin Turquouise Degrade Slip On (42 EU) Mens

Doucal’s Sequin Turquouise Degrade Slip On (42 EU) Mens

Located in Montreal, Quebec

condition and the bottoms are scratched up with marks, stains and scuffs. Made in Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Bookshelf Made From Solid Brass And SolidStainless Steel
Bookshelf Made From Solid Brass And SolidStainless Steel

Bookshelf Made From Solid Brass And SolidStainless Steel

By Troy Smith Studio

Located in Toronto, Ontario

the bottom and the smallest shelf at the top. Bigger books at the bottom and smaller books up top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Penderyn Bar / Sideboard II, USA, 2022
Penderyn Bar / Sideboard II, USA, 2022

Penderyn Bar / Sideboard II, USA, 2022

By Damian Jones

Located in New York, NY

cabinets with adjustable shelving make up the bottom tier. Each tier is separated by a hand carved walnut

Category

2010s American Sideboards

Materials

Silver, Brass

Silver Plated Altar Candlesticks, Pair
Silver Plated Altar Candlesticks, Pair

Silver Plated Altar Candlesticks, Pair

Located in Cookeville, TN

around the bottom of the stand leading up to an area of foliate detailing on the stems.

Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Midcentury Italian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart by Ico Parisi for De Baggis
Midcentury Italian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart by Ico Parisi for De Baggis

Midcentury Italian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart by Ico Parisi for De Baggis

By Ico Parisi

Located in Copthorne, GB

up. Some scratches to the bottom shelf as per close up images.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Large French Louis Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Large French Louis Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Large French Louis Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Wolverhampton, GB

. It has an upper and lower cabinet, both locking with the keys provided. The bottom cabinet door

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Stacked
Stacked

Amy ChengStacked, 2023

Unavailable|$850

Stacked

By Amy Cheng

Located in New York, NY

the bottom plane of the central form. The image size is 25" H x 30" W; the paper size is 31" H x 26" W

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Digital Pigment

Venetian "Cinese" Crystal Lantern Chandelier
Venetian "Cinese" Crystal Lantern Chandelier

Venetian "Cinese" Crystal Lantern Chandelier

Located in Charleston, SC

bottom and silk cords up to the top. Two lights inside. Has been converted to USA standard recently.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Table Lamp Souvenir Soviet Space Rocket, 1960s USSR
Table Lamp Souvenir Soviet Space Rocket, 1960s USSR

Table Lamp Souvenir Soviet Space Rocket, 1960s USSR

Located in Zurich, Zurich

rocket's fire tail lights up when it is connected to power, at the bottom; the ring green lights up, on the

Category

Vintage 1960s Russian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Large Dept, Store Fixture Tropical Feel
Large Dept, Store Fixture Tropical Feel

Large Dept, Store Fixture Tropical Feel

Located in Prescott, AZ

embossed upon the white milk glass. The crystal bottom glass is held in place by a polished nickel band

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Backstage#1 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+
Backstage#1 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+

Backstage#1 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+

Located in Shanghai, CN

form up eyes. The bottom of the tapestry is made of extra-fine Australian wool and chenille via the

Category

2010s Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Chenille

Backstage #5 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+
Backstage #5 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+

Backstage #5 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+

Located in Shanghai, CN

form up eyes. The bottom of the tapestry is made of extra-fine Australian wool and chenille via the

Category

2010s Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Chenille

Backstage #3 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+
Backstage #3 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+

Backstage #3 by Bryce Cai for Objective Collection OBJ+

Located in Shanghai, CN

form up eyes. The bottom of the tapestry is made of extra-Fine Australian wool and chenille via the

Category

2010s Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Chenille

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Doré and Lapis Lamps with Eagle Heads
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Doré and Lapis Lamps with Eagle Heads

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Doré and Lapis Lamps with Eagle Heads

Located in Charleston, SC

. Each tripod-leg has an eagle head at the top and a hoof foot at the bottom. The tripod-legs come up

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Modernist Austrian Iron Fire Tools with Birch Handles
Modernist Austrian Iron Fire Tools with Birch Handles

Modernist Austrian Iron Fire Tools with Birch Handles

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

and birch. Set includes holder, broom, dustpan, log grabber, and poker. Removable bottom tray for

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary Gray Stoneware Bowl, Hand Engraved by Artist Patricia Vieljeux
Contemporary Gray Stoneware Bowl, Hand Engraved by Artist Patricia Vieljeux

Contemporary Gray Stoneware Bowl, Hand Engraved by Artist Patricia Vieljeux

By Patricia Vieljeux

Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines

be achieved using the technique of coiling. Built up from the bottom by integrating rolled ropes of

Category

2010s French Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

A Rare Axel-Einar Hjorth Cabinet for NK Nordiska Kompaniet
A Rare Axel-Einar Hjorth Cabinet for NK Nordiska Kompaniet

A Rare Axel-Einar Hjorth Cabinet for NK Nordiska Kompaniet

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Miami, FL

opens up to adjustable shelves and the two bottom doors also open up to a shelf.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Large Contemporary Gray Stoneware Bowl, Engraved by Artist Patricia Vieljeux
Large Contemporary Gray Stoneware Bowl, Engraved by Artist Patricia Vieljeux

Large Contemporary Gray Stoneware Bowl, Engraved by Artist Patricia Vieljeux

By Patricia Vieljeux

Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines

can only be achieved using the technique of coiling. Built up from the bottom by integrating rolled

Category

2010s French Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Ebonized Brasilia Style 1970s Brutalist Wardrobe
Ebonized Brasilia Style 1970s Brutalist Wardrobe

Ebonized Brasilia Style 1970s Brutalist Wardrobe

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

optimal bedroom organization. Has two large pull-out drawers on the bottom, top opens up to reveal two

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Maria Kipp Cityscape Skyline Woven Drapery Panels
Pair of Maria Kipp Cityscape Skyline Woven Drapery Panels

Pair of Maria Kipp Cityscape Skyline Woven Drapery Panels

By Maria Kipp

Located in Tulsa, OK

are multi color with gold included and a sort of abstract cityscape skyline design to the bottoms

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Adrian Pearsall Style Sofa Set
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Adrian Pearsall Style Sofa Set

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Adrian Pearsall Style Sofa Set

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Fair Oaks, CA

couch set. There are two sofas, dark gray in color with a white trim around the bottom. The white trim

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1930s Lightolier Luxart Chandelier
1930s Lightolier Luxart Chandelier

1930s Lightolier Luxart Chandelier

Unavailable|$4,400 / item

1930s Lightolier Luxart Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Prescott, AZ

the bottom. All glass in excellent condition. Single socket capable of handling up to a 300 watt

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Issey Miyake Pleated Shawl Collar Jacket with Pleated Column Skirt
Issey Miyake Pleated Shawl Collar Jacket with Pleated Column Skirt

Issey Miyake Pleated Shawl Collar Jacket with Pleated Column Skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

belt. The column skirt features a banding pattern around the top, and a bubble hem at the bottom

Category

20th Century Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Antique Quality Late Victorian, circa 1890 Oak Glazed Two-Part Bookcase
Antique Quality Late Victorian, circa 1890 Oak Glazed Two-Part Bookcase

Antique Quality Late Victorian, circa 1890 Oak Glazed Two-Part Bookcase

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

panes of each door are cranberry glass. There are some subtle differences between the top and bottom

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

New Ralph Lauren Purple Label Geometric Black and White Sweater - Fabulous
New Ralph Lauren Purple Label Geometric Black and White Sweater - Fabulous

New Ralph Lauren Purple Label Geometric Black and White Sweater - Fabulous

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Boca Raton, FL

is 14.5 inches. Underarm to undearm measures 19 inches, but there is stretch. The bottom of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sweaters

Museum Quality D and G (Dolce and Gabbana) Bubble Wrap Jacket
Museum Quality D and G (Dolce and Gabbana) Bubble Wrap Jacket

Museum Quality D and G (Dolce and Gabbana) Bubble Wrap Jacket

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Boca Raton, FL

collar and around the bottom. Alongside the black zip up front. The jacket is a one of a kind piece and

Category

1990s Jackets

Fun in the Snow Norway Style
Fun in the Snow Norway Style

Fun in the Snow Norway Style

Located in New York, NY

the dog sled while the other treks along on snow shoes and poles. In the bottom images two people

Category

1950s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

17th Century English Oak Strong Box c. 1640
17th Century English Oak Strong Box c. 1640

17th Century English Oak Strong Box c. 1640

Located in Heathfield, GB

with very fine boarded linings in wainscot oak with nailed up bottoms. These chests were used by

Category

Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chanel Patent Leather Tote
Chanel Patent Leather Tote

Chanel Patent Leather Tote

Unavailable|$1,675

Chanel Patent Leather Tote

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

buckle and silver studs on the bottom to hold the bag up. H 8", W 10", D 3.5"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Pure Natural Gem Grade Candelaria Turquoise Ring, 18k Gold with Old Proceeding
Pure Natural Gem Grade Candelaria Turquoise Ring, 18k Gold with Old Proceeding

Pure Natural Gem Grade Candelaria Turquoise Ring, 18k Gold with Old Proceeding

Located in Shanghai, CN

luster are warm, and blue-green top quality turquoise, extremely beautiful, unique it up at the bottom of

Category

Antique Early 17th Century European Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

19th Century Original Paint English Corner Cabinet
19th Century Original Paint English Corner Cabinet

19th Century Original Paint English Corner Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

bottom portion opens up to one shelf. The cabinet has wonderful storage. The crown moulding is

Category

Antique 19th Century English Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Six Biedermeier Side Chairs
Set of Six Biedermeier Side Chairs

Set of Six Biedermeier Side Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

ebonized "slippers" the bottom. Set can be broken up.

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Soapstone Hand Carved Chop Seal
Chinese Soapstone Hand Carved Chop Seal

Chinese Soapstone Hand Carved Chop Seal

Located in Cookeville, TN

soapstone and has amazing colors. It appears to be two dragons, one spiraling up from the bottom and one

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

Materials

Soapstone

American Mirrored Faux Bamboo Armoire circa 1880 Attributed to R.J.Horner
American Mirrored Faux Bamboo Armoire circa 1880 Attributed to R.J.Horner

American Mirrored Faux Bamboo Armoire circa 1880 Attributed to R.J.Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

turned finials. Beveled mirror inset door with lock and key interior key locked bottom drawer- set up for

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

French 19c Red Crystal Chandelier
French 19c Red Crystal Chandelier

French 19c Red Crystal Chandelier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

with crystal floret flowers swags and heavy hand cut crystal beads and ball drop at bottom.Picked up in

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

GIA Certified 4.21 carat Paraiba Tourmaline Platinum Flower Ring
GIA Certified 4.21 carat Paraiba Tourmaline Platinum Flower Ring

GIA Certified 4.21 carat Paraiba Tourmaline Platinum Flower Ring

Located in New York, NY

in Platinum, the 4.21 carat Paraiba is surrounded by two layers of petals. The bottom layer is made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Table Vase by Glatzle for Karlsruhe Majolica, Germany, 1950s
Table Vase by Glatzle for Karlsruhe Majolica, Germany, 1950s

Table Vase by Glatzle for Karlsruhe Majolica, Germany, 1950s

By Fridegart Glatzle, Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

This classy vase has a round bottom foot, which ends further up in a square form with rounded edges

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Louis Vuitton Vintage Train Case, Boite Bouteilles Et Glace, Beauty Case
Louis Vuitton Vintage Train Case, Boite Bouteilles Et Glace, Beauty Case

Louis Vuitton Vintage Train Case, Boite Bouteilles Et Glace, Beauty Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Vienna, Vienna

" material, it features two leather straps at the bottom with room for up to 14 bottles. Perfect for travel

Category

1990s French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Penderyn Bar/Highboy Server, USA
Penderyn Bar/Highboy Server, USA

Penderyn Bar/Highboy Server, USA

By Damian Jones

Located in New York, NY

cabinets with adjustable shelving make up the bottom tier. Each tier is separated by a hand carved walnut

Category

2010s British Dry Bars

Materials

Silver, Brass

Fifteen
Fifteen

Nastya GerakFifteen

Unavailable|$380

Fifteen

Located in New York, NY

captures a vacationer holding up the bottom of white bikini and wearing a white visor as she admires the

Category

2010s Landscape Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Digital

Lotus Leaf Shaped Japanese Carved Wood Tea Tray
Lotus Leaf Shaped Japanese Carved Wood Tea Tray

Lotus Leaf Shaped Japanese Carved Wood Tea Tray

Located in New York, NY

trailing pitted stem covered in a translucent lacquer, the form with edges upturned with the bottom edge

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

Materials

Chestnut

Without a Doubt
Without a Doubt

Without a Doubt

By Jared Fitzgerald

Located in Southampton, NY

, Jared FitzGerald. The patterns of colors and lines flow up from the bottom of the vessel giving the pot

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint, Glaze

Gucci Purse - Bamboo Handle with Lizard - Tom Ford - Limited Edition
Gucci Purse - Bamboo Handle with Lizard - Tom Ford - Limited Edition

Gucci Purse - Bamboo Handle with Lizard - Tom Ford - Limited Edition

By Gucci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

trimmed in a cream colored lizard which frames the bottom of the bag as well as the trim on top. On the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

A Stupendous and Sumptuous Art Deco Chandelier -- With Ladies, Birds, Fruit
A Stupendous and Sumptuous Art Deco Chandelier -- With Ladies, Birds, Fruit

A Stupendous and Sumptuous Art Deco Chandelier -- With Ladies, Birds, Fruit

Located in San Francisco, CA

hairline crack in the glass -- that would be the top shade -- coming up from the bottom. It's all but

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Segreto Folding Suspended Work Table Desk by Ron Gilad for Molteni, Italy
Segreto Folding Suspended Work Table Desk by Ron Gilad for Molteni, Italy

Segreto Folding Suspended Work Table Desk by Ron Gilad for Molteni, Italy

By Ron Gilad, Molteni & C

Located in Brooklyn, NY

suspend from a wall at any height, its bottom section opening up to reveal its secrets. Inside are tiny

Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Sussex Village
A Sussex Village

A Sussex Village

Located in Heathfield, GB

small loses to bottom right corner and halfway up on the righthand side. Having done a little research

Category

1910s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Edward Penfield for Harper's Magazine, June 1895

Edward Penfield for Harper's Magazine, June 1895

By Edward Penfield

Located in New York, NY

graduation robes and cap reading a book and smoking a pipe, set to the bottom right of the image. A few roses

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Posters

17th Century Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Escritoire Cabinet on Chest, circa 1690
17th Century Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Escritoire Cabinet on Chest, circa 1690

17th Century Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Escritoire Cabinet on Chest, circa 1690

Located in East Sussex, GB

from the bottom ( see photo ) The fall with lock and key. Dimensions: 107 cm wide across cornice, 37

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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Bottoms Up For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bottoms up you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Pop Art style, while we also have 2 Pop Art versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a bottoms up may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right bottoms up for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, blue and gold. A bottoms up from Greg Beebe, Nelson De La Nuez, Paul Kirley, Amanda Pratt and Kate Salenfriend — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, acrylic paint and mixed media — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Bottoms Up?

The price for a bottoms up in our collection starts at $300 and tops out at $6,800 with the average selling for $1,044.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Red bottom means a high-heel shoe produced by the French luxury fashion house of Christian Louboutin. The name refers to the bright red color of the soles of Louboutin's iconic pumps. The maison's founder, Christian Louboutin, became inspired to create his now-famous red sole after seeing his assistant paint her nails bright red. He tried applying the polish to a sole and was enamored with the results. Soon, his glossy, red-bottomed heels were all the rage in the fashion world. Find a collection of Christian Louboutin shoes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few different stories around why tankards have glass bottoms. One is that it’s to let the drinker better inspect their drink and its clarity. Another is that it allowed them to see whether a bar fight was about to happen, even when they were sipping. Browse a range of antique and contemporary tankards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, real Red Bottoms do scuff. The signature red soles on Christian Louboutin heels are genuine leather. With regular wear, the leather does become scuffed, and the red color will gradually wear away. How quickly this occurs depends on how often you wear your heels. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Christian Louboutin shoes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whiskey glasses have thick bottoms to prevent the drink from being warmed by the hands of the drinker. The idea is to keep the whiskey cold and keep the ice from melting too fast. You can shop a collection of whiskey glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    To check that red bottoms are legit, first look at the soles. Authentic Christian Louboutin red soles will have a glossy red finish and be made of leather, while replicas may appear dull or feature plastic or rubber soles. Also, the sole should fit seamlessly against the shoe. If you notice any visible gaps, the shoe is unlikely to be authentic. Another thing to consider is the embossed marking inside the shoe. Compare the interior of your shoe to images of authentic markings found on trusted online websites. If you need assistance with authentication, consult a knowledgeable expert. Explore a wide variety of Christian Louboutin shoes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The bottom of a piece of pottery is called the foot. Often, the foot is the location where an artisan signs their work or where a factory or workshop adds its maker's label or stamp. You may also sometimes see people refer to the bottom as the base. Shop a diverse assortment of pottery from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The brand of shoes that are often called red bottoms is Christian Louboutin. The now-revered red sole emerged with designer Christian Louboutin's third collection when he noticed an assistant painting her nails bright red. He tried applying the polish to a sole and was enamored with the results. Soon, his glossy, red-bottomed heels were all the rage in the fashion world. Explore a selection of Christian Louboutin shoes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    No, not all Louis Vuitton shoes are red on the bottom. In fact, the French luxury fashion house isn't known for red bottom shoes at all. Rather, Christian Louboutin is the brand associated with red-soled shoes, commonly called red bottoms. On 1stDibs, find vintage Louboutin heels and other Louboutin shoes from some of the world's top boutiques.