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Vintage China Buttons

1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
, green, blue, orange and white. China stencil buttons down the shoulder and down the side. Can easily be
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1970s American Vintage China Buttons

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi
Located in Pomona, CA
Buttons and close to the right hand side which is typical Chinese Women Gua Zi style. The embroidery
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage China Buttons

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Silk

Vintage Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi
$1,162 Sale Price
25% Off
H 34.5 in W 59 in D 1 in
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Closure: Button Extra Details: Chinese knot buttons with bell buttons. Foldover front. Boxy fit. Made in
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1990s Japanese Vintage China Buttons

YVES SAINT LAURENT Brocade Jacket Skirt Red Suit "Les Chinoises" Collection 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
” collection, which corresponded with the launch of Yves Saint Laurent’s new fragrance Opium. China served as
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1990s French Vintage China Buttons

Art Deco Chinoiserie Evening Coat
Located in New York, NY
. Lined in yellow satin with light batting and covered silk buttons. Silk blend Chinese brocade for the
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1930s American Vintage China Buttons

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Gianfranco Ferre Top Jewel Chinese Red Blouse Unique Buttons 42 / 6
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic GIANFRANCO FERRE beautiful red blouse. Beautiful and timeless Chinese red
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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blouse Chinese Collection, Circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Black net nylon blouse with details of black and gold buttons and Chinese
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1980s French Vintage China Buttons

Carved Lavender Jade Shield Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
push back earring settings. The holes were drilled to allow wearing as buttons for Chinese aristocrats
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1960s Retro Vintage China Buttons

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Lavender Jade Shield Earrings
Carved Lavender Jade Shield Earrings
H 0.2 in W 0.91 in L 0.91 in
Chinese Antique Handbell Cast Bronze Buddhist Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bottle neck form and a Chinese Tao-tie face motif and striker buttons suggest Chinese creation. With its
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Late 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Vintage China Buttons

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Bronze

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Chinese Advertising D&G Pencil Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Atlanta, GA
the colorful graphics of vintage Chinese advertising girls interspersed with Chinese currency. It
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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Rare Vintage Lanvin Chinese Oriental Themed Belted Logo Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
red, black and white in an Oriental/Chinese theme. Buttons all the way down, so can be worn in a
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1970s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Gianni Versace Couture Marco Polo Peacock Silk Shirt 1992
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Concord, NC
. Representing the journey of Marco Polo to China. Medusa couture buttons. This print was also shown for South
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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

80s Saint Laurent Green Velvet Ethnic Style Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic YSL look. Olive green cotton velvet trimmed in gold with Chinese buttons. Mandarin collar
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1980s French Vintage China Buttons

1980s Mario Borsato Red Sheepskin Coat
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
closure with Chinese knot buttons. Long sleeves and two welt pockets. Years: 80s Size: 40 IT Flat
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1980s Vintage China Buttons

Shangai Tang iridescent red shantung silk outfit
By Shanghai Tang
Located in Milano, IT
closure with Chinese buttons, matching straight trousers with zip closure. SIZE IT: S/M SIZE USA: S/M
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1990s Hong Kong Vintage China Buttons

1968 Norman Norell Couture Nautical Sailor Bow Novelty White Linen Belted Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Complete with side-pockets and beautiful pearl-covered buttons. As pointed out in the book "Couture: The
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1960s American Vintage China Buttons

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage China Buttons

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Linen, Velvet

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
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1960s Vintage China Buttons

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vintage China Buttons

Regency Style Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet W/ Faux Bamboo Accents
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Perfect for that powder bath! This is a red lacquer chinoiserie cabinet with gold faux bamboo accents. The cabinet opens to a single shelf. It is in very good condition and unmarked.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage China Buttons

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Wood

Regency Style Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet W/ Faux Bamboo Accents
Regency Style Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet W/ Faux Bamboo Accents
$1,296 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Four-Panel Polychrome Floral Folding Screen with Scalloped Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
This four-panel folding screen is a vivid celebration of botanical artistry rendered in delicate polychrome paint over a finely crackled ground. Each of the four slender panels stand...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage China Buttons

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Brass

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage China Buttons

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
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1980s French Vintage China Buttons

Chinese Mother of Pearl and Hardstone Decorated Lacquered Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Mother of Pearl and Hardstone Decorated Lacquered Side Cabinet. Protective glass top. Adjustable shelf. Measure 24" in width, 12" in width and 32 in height.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage China Buttons

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Stone

Chinese Mother of Pearl and Hardstone Decorated Lacquered Side Cabinet
Chinese Mother of Pearl and Hardstone Decorated Lacquered Side Cabinet
$1,046 Sale Price
30% Off
H 32 in W 24 in D 12 in
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Vintage China Buttons

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Other, Iron

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
$1,596
H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
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1960s Vintage China Buttons

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Runway and Ford Book Dress, 2003
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spring/Summer 2003 designed by Tom Ford for the House of Saint Laurent. Flirty sleeveless coffee-colored knee-length silk chiffon dress with large silk rose at bust. Distinct con...
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Early 2000s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Rare 1991 Gianni Versace Embroidered Shell Buster
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1991 Gianni Versace Embroidered Shell Buster. Shell cups densely embroidered with red bugle beads; cobalt and clear rhinestone striations ; Ribbed Silk Panel. Zipper closure at ...
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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

1980s Christian Dior Black Fine Wool Tuxedo Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s black fine wool Christian Dior cocktail dress. The dress looks like a double breasted tuxedo jacket and pencil skirt ensemble from the front, and a dress from the back. Deep cu...
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1980s French Vintage China Buttons

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
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Early 2000s French Vintage China Buttons

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
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1960s French Vintage China Buttons

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Vintage China Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage China buttons available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black vintage China buttons, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, red and more options on these pages. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many classic iterations of vintage China buttons over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Helen Bond Carruthers are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage China Buttons?

The prices for vintage China buttons start at $82 and top out at $35,000 with these items, on average, selling for $950.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

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. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

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. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Vintage China Buttons
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Many different pieces of vintage china are worth money. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today.

    "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. Collectors often seek out early figurines manufactured by the likes of Dresden, Wedgwood and Meissen, while pieces that show off the characteristics of mid-century modern design, such as pieces designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal, are also alluring to enthusiasts of porcelain.

    Generally, the age, maker, style, type and condition of a piece of china determines its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can provide you with information on any pieces that you own. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage china.

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