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1930's Dressmaker's mirror with wooden frame
1930's Dressmaker's mirror with wooden frame

1930's Dressmaker's mirror with wooden frame

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Dressmaker's mirror with wooden frame and brass handles. 3 grinded mirrors and shaped wooden base.

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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Dressmaker

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Wood

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Skinny Mannequin , Austria, 1890s
Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Skinny Mannequin , Austria, 1890s

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Skinny Mannequin , Austria, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin is also a great piece...

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1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Curvy Mannequin , Austria, 1890s
Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Curvy Mannequin , Austria, 1890s

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Curvy Mannequin , Austria, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin is also a great piece...

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1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

Antique Dummy Dressmaker attributed to Thonet, Vienna 1900
Antique Dummy Dressmaker attributed to Thonet, Vienna 1900

Antique Dummy Dressmaker attributed to Thonet, Vienna 1900

Located in Wien, AT

Dummy Dressmaker attributed to Thonet, Vienna 1900, covered with fabric by Etro from Italy.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Beech

Boxwood Tailor's and Dressmaker's Square by John T Johnson of Birmingham
Boxwood Tailor's and Dressmaker's Square by John T Johnson of Birmingham

Boxwood Tailor's and Dressmaker's Square by John T Johnson of Birmingham

Located in London, GB

A boxwood 24 x 18 inch tailor's and dressmaker's square, by John T Johnson of Birmingham, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Vintage Brown Beige Beech Linen Dummy Dressmaker Mannequin 1890, Austria
Antique Vintage Brown Beige Beech Linen Dummy Dressmaker Mannequin 1890, Austria

Antique Vintage Brown Beige Beech Linen Dummy Dressmaker Mannequin 1890, Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Antique historicsm vintage mannequin tailor´s dummy from beech and linen manufactured circa 1890 Austria. The vintage mannequin shows a circular base with three feet from beech in l...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Linen, Beech

1890s French Napoleon III Style Chauffeuse in Azure Woven Textile
1890s French Napoleon III Style Chauffeuse in Azure Woven Textile

1890s French Napoleon III Style Chauffeuse in Azure Woven Textile

Located in London, GB

The piece is finished with a generous, expertly gathered dressmaker ruffle gathered skirt and self-piped gimp trim.

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech

Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912
Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912

Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unlabeled and likely custom-made or produced by a specialized dressmaker, this piece stands as a compelling example of cross-cultural design dialogue in early 20th-century fashion.

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Early 1900s Antique Dressmaker

19th Century Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Figural Group
19th Century Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Figural Group

19th Century Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Figural Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

At center, a standing woman in a richly draped gown appears to be in the process of being dressed or fitted, with a maid or dressmaker attending to her garment at the side. Seated ne...

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Bronze

1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum
1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum

1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum

Located in London, GB

The dress is unlabelled but this is a high quality dressmakers piece from a fine establishment of the day.

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Early 1900s American Antique Dressmaker

Antique French Fashion Print, “La Saison, Journal illustré des Dames” 16-12-1882
Antique French Fashion Print, “La Saison, Journal illustré des Dames” 16-12-1882

Antique French Fashion Print, “La Saison, Journal illustré des Dames” 16-12-1882

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Fashion plates such as these were produced for fashionable Parisian ladies and dressmakers, illustrating the newest couture trends of the period.

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880
A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

Located in Toulon, FR

Interesting Second Empire model circa 1865, updated twenty years later by a dressmaker according to changing silhouette criteria.

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1880s French Antique Dressmaker

A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900
A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900

A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1890/1900 Paris Visit or exit of Ball of the famous dressmaker Jacques Doucet who had as assistant Paul Poiret and Madeleine Vionnet.

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1890s French Antique Dressmaker

Edwardian Black Satin & Swiss Dot Tulle Skirt with Ribbon Bow Accents
Edwardian Black Satin & Swiss Dot Tulle Skirt with Ribbon Bow Accents

Edwardian Black Satin & Swiss Dot Tulle Skirt with Ribbon Bow Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unlabeled and likely custom-made or produced by an independent dressmaker, this piece exemplifies the craftsmanship and material sensitivity of early 20th-century women’s dress.

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Early 1900s Antique Dressmaker

'French Harbour in the Morning Light', Jacques Marie Omer Camoreyt (1871 – 1963)
'French Harbour in the Morning Light', Jacques Marie Omer Camoreyt (1871 – 1963)

'French Harbour in the Morning Light', Jacques Marie Omer Camoreyt (1871 – 1963)

By Jacques Marie Omer Camoreyt

Located in Knokke, BE

He was the son of Julien Camoreyt, a practitioner and business agent, and Marie Ernestine Barennes, a dressmaker. He was likely encouraged in his artistic ambitions by a relative, Eu...

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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Edwardian Wasp Waist Mannequin – c. 1900–1910
Antique Edwardian Wasp Waist Mannequin – c. 1900–1910

Antique Edwardian Wasp Waist Mannequin – c. 1900–1910

Located in TEYJAT, FR

This piece would have been used in a couture atelier or high-end dressmaker’s shop. The patina, surface marks, and wear are consistent with age and use, and add to its authentic charm.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage  Photograph of Auguste Rodin's Sculpture by Albert Rudomine
Vintage  Photograph of Auguste Rodin's Sculpture by Albert Rudomine

Vintage Photograph of Auguste Rodin's Sculpture by Albert Rudomine

Located in Rochester, NY

After being discharged, he settled in Paris in 1917 and briefly worked as a dressmaker. By 1920, he was working as a photojournalist for L'Illustration magazine.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Paper

Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil
Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil

Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil

Located in Toulon, FR

Like the most famous couturiers such as Worth, Jacques Doucet, Madame Roger, and Madame Maugas, Paris was full of lesser-known dressmakers, generally located not far from the Palais ...

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1880s French Antique Dressmaker

19th C. American Flame Mahogany Ogee Mirror with Period French Fashion Prints
19th C. American Flame Mahogany Ogee Mirror with Period French Fashion Prints

19th C. American Flame Mahogany Ogee Mirror with Period French Fashion Prints

Located in Doylestown, PA

The magazine featured fashion plates that detailed the latest Parisian styles for dressmakers in the United States. The chief artist and illustrator was Francois-Claudius Compte-Cali...

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Dressmaker

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Mirror, Mahogany

Costume de Printemps – Elegant Early 19th-Century French Fashion Engraving
Costume de Printemps – Elegant Early 19th-Century French Fashion Engraving

Costume de Printemps – Elegant Early 19th-Century French Fashion Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

These plates documented and popularized current trends, serving as a reference for tailors, dressmakers, and the fashionable elite. The artistry of this print is evident in the metic...

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Early 19th Century Antique Dressmaker

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Paper

Polychrome Enamel 18K Gold Geometric Pendant Earrings
Polychrome Enamel 18K Gold Geometric Pendant Earrings

Polychrome Enamel 18K Gold Geometric Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

As Louis Cartier said, "The jeweler is the slave to the dressmaker". As a result of these constantly changing demands of fashion, earrings - which had to respond to new variations in...

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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique Dressmaker

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Habit of a Lady of Quality in France in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1757
Habit of a Lady of Quality in France in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1757

Habit of a Lady of Quality in France in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1757

Located in Langweer, NL

Such prints were often part of fashion plates or costume books that depicted the latest styles and were used by tailors, dressmakers, and the fashion-conscious elite to stay up-to-da...

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1750s Antique Dressmaker

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Paper

Antique Fashion Print – Lady in Oriental Costume by G. Donjean, c.1870
Antique Fashion Print – Lady in Oriental Costume by G. Donjean, c.1870

Antique Fashion Print – Lady in Oriental Costume by G. Donjean, c.1870

Located in Langweer, NL

Published by Koffmann & Ohnstein in Leipzig and Paris, this plate belongs to a series of fashion and costume illustrations that provided inspiration for both dressmakers and stage de...

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1870s French Antique Dressmaker

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Paper

Lovers by a Fountain 19th Century Painting Oil on Canvas, Modesto Faustini, 1860
Lovers by a Fountain 19th Century Painting Oil on Canvas, Modesto Faustini, 1860

Lovers by a Fountain 19th Century Painting Oil on Canvas, Modesto Faustini, 1860

Located in Rome, IT

Born in Brescia in 1839, Modesto Faustini was orphaned at the age of six and was moved into an orphanage where he received vocational training as a dressmaker. In 1855 his aptitude f...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Dressmaker

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Canvas

Vintage Art Deco Petite White Swivel Chair Embroidered Leather by Oxford Ltd.
Vintage Art Deco Petite White Swivel Chair Embroidered Leather by Oxford Ltd.

Vintage Art Deco Petite White Swivel Chair Embroidered Leather by Oxford Ltd.

By Oxford Ltd.

Located in Topeka, KS

The embroidered design of a lovely winding vine and leaf pattern tops off the dressmaker details in this divine diminutive chair.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Leather

Wenzel Ulrik Tornøe Danish 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Sewing Room" (Systue)
Wenzel Ulrik Tornøe Danish 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Sewing Room" (Systue)

Wenzel Ulrik Tornøe Danish 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Sewing Room" (Systue)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The finely executed artwork depicting the interior of a sewing room with eight dressmakers taking their lunch break; one opening a bottle of wine, another holding a glass ready for t...

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19th Century Danish Beaux Arts Antique Dressmaker

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Canvas, Giltwood

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Pine Cone Necklace, Jean Schlumberger
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Pine Cone Necklace, Jean Schlumberger

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Pine Cone Necklace, Jean Schlumberger

By Jean Schlumberger

Located in New York, NY

"Schiaparelli is above all the dressmaker of eccentricity. Has she not the air of a young demon who tempts women, who leads the mad carnival in a burst of laughter?

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dressmaker

1920s Black Georgette Flapper Dress
1920s Black Georgette Flapper Dress

1920s Black Georgette Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

The dress has no labels and we would suggest that this was made by an excellent dressmaker's establishment. The manmade georgette fabric is medium weight and sheer therefore we recom...

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1920s American Antique Dressmaker

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Vintage Dressmakers Dummy
Vintage Dressmakers Dummy

Vintage Dressmakers Dummy

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

An unusual dressmaker's dummy in original fabric and stand.

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Antique Dressmaker Forms
Antique Dressmaker Forms

Antique Dressmaker Forms

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Dressmaker Forms

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Dressmaker Forms (priced individually)

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

French Dressmakers Dummy
French Dressmakers Dummy

French Dressmakers Dummy

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A male and Female Dressmakers Dummy. stamped by the maker. Adjustable heights. sold separately. c 1920

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920
Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920

Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920

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H 59.06 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920

By Jean Patou

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A very cute and original dressmaker's dummy model Cléo Paris Opéra périod of Jean Patouy with a very nice base made of original blue lacquered cast iron.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Dressmaker

Circle of Giuseppe-Maria CRESPI - Dressmakers
Circle of Giuseppe-Maria CRESPI - Dressmakers

Circle of Giuseppe-Maria CRESPI - Dressmakers

By Giuseppe Maria Crespi, Lo Spagnuolo

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Giuseppe-Maria CRESPI (1665, Bologna - 1747), circle of Dressmakers surprised at work Oil on canvas H. 35 cm; L. 23 cm This small painting, charming and of very good quality, is rep...

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17th Century French School Antique Dressmaker

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Canvas, Oil

Late Victorian Dressmakers Dummy Mannequin in Original Black Silk Material
Late Victorian Dressmakers Dummy Mannequin in Original Black Silk Material

Late Victorian Dressmakers Dummy Mannequin in Original Black Silk Material

Located in London, GB

Original condition dummy in ebonized wood finials and black silk finish on body on tripod base. Wasp waist and wide hip dates this to late 19th century.

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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Silk

Late Victorian Wasp-Waisted Shop Display Mannequin by Wells & Son, London
Late Victorian Wasp-Waisted Shop Display Mannequin by Wells & Son, London

Late Victorian Wasp-Waisted Shop Display Mannequin by Wells & Son, London

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Elsewhere she is complete and in pleasingly un-meddled with order. This dressmakers’ mannequin displays the ‘impossible’ wasp waist and high bosom of the ‘perfect’ woman of the Vi...

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Dressmaker

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Linen, Beech

Rare La Belle Epoque Black Velvet and Satin Ensemble
Rare La Belle Epoque Black Velvet and Satin Ensemble

Rare La Belle Epoque Black Velvet and Satin Ensemble

Located in Oradell, NJ

Hollander & Company was a well established luxury dressmaker and import house with many of their designs being imported from London and Paris.

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20th Century Edwardian Antique Dressmaker

Two Small Boxes
Two Small Boxes

Two Small Boxes

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H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in

Two Small Boxes

Located in London, GB

The Mexican author Fernando del Paso Morante in his “historiographic” novel “Noticias del Imperio” (1986) referes to this particular store: “In short, a lover who would accompany her...

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19th Century Pakistani Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

Motene
Motene

Motene, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Motene

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The heyday of the house would have been the Teens and 20s. Dressmakers of France. Mary Brooks Picken, Dora Loues Miller.

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1920s Academic Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Watercolor

Motene (Fashion)
Motene (Fashion)

Motene (Fashion), 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Motene (Fashion)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The heyday of the house would have been the Teens and 20s. Dressmakers of France. Mary Brooks Picken, Dora Loues Miller.

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1920s Academic Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Watercolor

Bercail
Bercail

Bercail, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Bercail

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The heyday of the house would have been the Teens and 20s. Dressmakers of France. Mary Brooks Picken, Dora Loues Miller.

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1920s Academic Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Watercolor

Citane
Citane

Citane, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Citane

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The heyday of the house would have been the Teens and 20s. Dressmakers of France. Mary Brooks Picken, Dora Loues Miller.

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1920s Academic Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Watercolor

Etoile du Soir
Etoile du Soir

Etoile du Soir, 1926

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Etoile du Soir

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The heyday of the house would have been the Teens and 20s. Dressmakers of France. Mary Brooks Picken, Dora Loues Miller.

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1920s Academic Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Watercolor

Juane
Juane

Juane, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Juane

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The heyday of the house would have been the Teens and 20s. Dressmakers of France. Mary Brooks Picken, Dora Loues Miller.

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1920s Academic Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Watercolor

Parisian Dressmaker Mannequin
Parisian Dressmaker Mannequin

Parisian Dressmaker Mannequin

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H 33.5 in W 13.5 in D 10 in

Parisian Dressmaker Mannequin

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C Parisian dressmaker mannequin with traces of original paint. 1890.

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Pine

Antique Dressmaker's Mannequin
Antique Dressmaker's Mannequin

Antique Dressmaker's Mannequin

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H 65 in W 12 in D 8 in

Antique Dressmaker's Mannequin

Located in Dallas, TX

Used for hand-making garments in a bygone era, this Antique Dressmaker's Mannequin makes a wonderful whimsical accent!

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Early 20th Century Antique Dressmaker

French Dressmaker’s Form/Dummy
French Dressmaker’s Form/Dummy

French Dressmaker’s Form/Dummy

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H 62.5 in W 13.5 in D 8.5 in

French Dressmaker’s Form/Dummy

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique French dressmaker’S form on an ebonized tripod base; stamped “Stockman, Paris’.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Linen, Ebony

Dressmakers Display Mannequin, Northern European, circa 1920
Dressmakers Display Mannequin, Northern European, circa 1920

Dressmakers Display Mannequin, Northern European, circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

Dressmakers Display Mannequin, Northern European, circa 1920.

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1920s European Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Metal

Petite Teenage Wasp Waist Mannequin, Dressmakers Dummy
Petite Teenage Wasp Waist Mannequin, Dressmakers Dummy

Petite Teenage Wasp Waist Mannequin, Dressmakers Dummy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Petite teenage Wasp Waist Mannequin, dressmakers dummy The Mannequin or Tailors Dummy, dates from the 19th Century, as you will see by her, nowadays unusual, wasp waisted shape,...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Linen

Vintage 19th Century French Mannequin, Dressmakers Dummy
Vintage 19th Century French Mannequin, Dressmakers Dummy

Vintage 19th Century French Mannequin, Dressmakers Dummy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The Mannequin or Tailors Dummy, dates from the 19th century, as you will see by her, nowadays unusual, wasp waist shape, her body is covered with original Black Silk and other wood t...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Dressmaker

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Fabric

19THC DRESSMAKER FORM ON LEGS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN.
19THC DRESSMAKER FORM ON LEGS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN.

19THC DRESSMAKER FORM ON LEGS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ANTIQUE DRESSMAKER FORM MADE FOR A NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE VERY NICE TURNED WOOD HANDLE AND PEDESTAL BASE.

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19th Century American Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

19THC DRESSMAKER FORM ON LEGTS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN
19THC DRESSMAKER FORM ON LEGTS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN

19THC DRESSMAKER FORM ON LEGTS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ANTIQUE DRESSMAKER FORM MADE FOR A NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE VERY NICE TURNED WOOD HANDLE AND PEDESTAL BASEB WITH AJUSTABLE HEIGHT OF BRASS

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19th Century American Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

19THC  DRESSMAKER  FORM ON LEGS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN
19THC  DRESSMAKER  FORM ON LEGS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN

19THC DRESSMAKER FORM ON LEGS WITH ORIGINAL CROWN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ANTIQUE DRESSMAKER FORM MADE FOR A NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE VERY NICE TURNED WOOD HANDLE AND PEDESTAL BASE WITH A AJUSTABLE HEIGHT LOCK OF BRASS

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19th Century American Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

Black Mannequin
Black Mannequin

Black Mannequin

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H 53 in W 19 in D 13 in

Black Mannequin

Located in Napa, CA

An English Dressmakers mannequin. Covered with black cotton cloth and patched with red velvet.

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19th Century British Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Long gold brocade Mongolian's lamb English Opera's coat September 1890
Long gold brocade Mongolian's lamb English Opera's coat September 1890

Long gold brocade Mongolian's lamb English Opera's coat September 1890

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

This coat has been made by Mrs Edith M.Larkin, Court Dressmaker in London for the famous actress Miss Lily Brayton.

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1890s English Antique Dressmaker

1920s French Art Deco Oak Drapers Table
1920s French Art Deco Oak Drapers Table

1920s French Art Deco Oak Drapers Table

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H 31.5 in W 88.2 in D 32.7 in

1920s French Art Deco Oak Drapers Table

Located in High Point, NC

This is a rare large worktable from a cloth merchant or dressmaker, produced in a simplified Art Deco style.

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Oak

Turn of the Century French Tapestry Table
Turn of the Century French Tapestry Table

Turn of the Century French Tapestry Table

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H 30.1 in W 78.3 in D 30.9 in

Turn of the Century French Tapestry Table

Located in High Point, NC

This rare large worktable from a cloth merchant or dressmaker, features a distinctive patina. A broad rectangular tabletop and lower storage platform provide a pragmatic workspace, w...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

A British Black Satin Burnous/Evening Cape Circa 1920/1940
A British Black Satin Burnous/Evening Cape Circa 1920/1940

A British Black Satin Burnous/Evening Cape Circa 1920/1940

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920/1940 England Beautiful evening cape or oriental Burnous in Duchesse silk satin black labelled Bradley 1870, Court Dressmaker, Chepstow Place, Bayswater, London W. Large ...

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1920s English Antique Dressmaker

Vintage French Teenage Mannequin
Vintage French Teenage Mannequin

Vintage French Teenage Mannequin

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H 50 in W 18 in D 10 in

Vintage French Teenage Mannequin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The mannequin or tailors dummy is a delightfully small size (English 5, or French 36), she dates from circa 1900 the mannequin is in original condition, the age darkened linen has on...

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Dressmaker

Art Deco French Assuit Dress
Art Deco French Assuit Dress

Art Deco French Assuit Dress

Located in New York, NY

This dress was created in the period by a high end dressmaker or Couture House as evidenced by the quality of the craftsmanship. 1920's France.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dressmaker

1920's Peach Chiffon and Velvet Flapper Dress and Hat
1920's Peach Chiffon and Velvet Flapper Dress and Hat

1920's Peach Chiffon and Velvet Flapper Dress and Hat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful dressmaker made 1920's peach silk chiffon and panne velvet flapper dress with matching cloche hat.

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1920s Unknown Antique Dressmaker

Baltimore Album Quilt
Baltimore Album Quilt

Baltimore Album Quilt

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H 96 in Dm 96 in

Baltimore Album Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

Chamberlain was a widowed dressmaker living in Baltimore at that time. Much research is being done to determine whether Baltimore Album quilts were the work of group projects or sing...

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19th Century American Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Cotton

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880
A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

Located in Toulon, FR

Interesting Second Empire model circa 1865, updated twenty years later by a dressmaker according to changing silhouette criteria.

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1880s French Antique Dressmaker

A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900
A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900

A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1890/1900 Paris Visit or exit of Ball of the famous dressmaker Jacques Doucet who had as assistant Paul Poiret and Madeleine Vionnet.

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1890s French Antique Dressmaker

Edwardian Black Velvet Capelet with Bead Embellishment
Edwardian Black Velvet Capelet with Bead Embellishment

Edwardian Black Velvet Capelet with Bead Embellishment

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unlabeled and likely custom-made or produced by a specialized dressmaker, this capelet stands as a compelling historical artifact—illustrating how mourning dress functioned not only ...

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Early 1900s Antique Dressmaker

RARE JACQUES HEIM HAUTE COUTURE NUMBERED 1930'S EVENING COAT
RARE JACQUES HEIM HAUTE COUTURE NUMBERED 1930'S EVENING COAT

RARE JACQUES HEIM HAUTE COUTURE NUMBERED 1930'S EVENING COAT

By Jacques Heim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heim became the official dressmaker to Mme. Charles de Gaulle. From 1958-62, Heim was president of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.

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1930s French Art Nouveau Antique Dressmaker

A Rare Redfern Evening Coat in Black And Cream Taffeta Silk Circa 1929
A Rare Redfern Evening Coat in Black And Cream Taffeta Silk Circa 1929

A Rare Redfern Evening Coat in Black And Cream Taffeta Silk Circa 1929

Located in Toulon, FR

Redfern was also Queen Victoria’s Dressmaker By Royal Appointment but closed in 1929 upon the death of Charles Poynter.

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1920s French Antique Dressmaker

Lambert & Jumeau French  Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements
Lambert & Jumeau French  Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements

Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements

By Lambert et Fils

Located in Valladolid, ES

The total height is 41 cm and the doll 29 cm Automata were born in Paris , in the Marais and three trades were always involved in its creation; the watchmaker for the machinery, the...

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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Iron

La couturiere (The Dressmaker)

La couturiere (The Dressmaker)

By Edouard Vuillard

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Signed in the stone lower right with the artist’s initials “EV” From: La Revue Blanche, Tome VI, 1894, frontispiece Note: Commissioned by Natanson for Album de la Revue Blanche. ...

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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Mannequin, Austria, 1890s
Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Mannequin, Austria, 1890s

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Mannequin, Austria, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin is also a great piece...

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1890s Austrian Black Forest Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

Two French Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Mannequins
Two French Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Mannequins

Two French Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Mannequins

Located in Austin, TX

Originally used by Parisian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest French fashions, these vintage dressmaker mannequins are also a great piece of d...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Fabric, Muslin, Wood

French Couture Clothing/Coat Rack
French Couture Clothing/Coat Rack

French Couture Clothing/Coat Rack

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H 77 in W 50 in D 21 in

French Couture Clothing/Coat Rack

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

French dressmakers clothing/coat rack. Couture brass and wrought iron construction.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of Two Adjustable Female Torsos, France, 1910
Set of Two Adjustable Female Torsos, France, 1910

Set of Two Adjustable Female Torsos, France, 1910

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H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

Set of Two Adjustable Female Torsos, France, 1910

Located in Antwerp, BE

These dressmaker mannequins are raised on a cylindrical lacquered green metal pedestal.

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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Style Daybed
Neoclassical Style Daybed

Neoclassical Style Daybed

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H 25 in W 76 in D 37 in

Neoclassical Style Daybed

Located in Dallas, TX

Daybed in style of neoclassical Black lacquer in 24-karat gold leaf trims Cushion and bolsters in dressmaker tailored details.  

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Late 19th Century Antique Dressmaker

Antique Fench Male Dress Mannequin
Antique Fench Male Dress Mannequin

Antique Fench Male Dress Mannequin

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H 38 in W 10 in D 6 in

Antique Fench Male Dress Mannequin

Located in New York, NY

An antique French male mannequin or dressmaker's dummy. Late 19th / Early 20th Century.

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1890s French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Fabric, Plaster

Antique Aubusson Tapestry Pillow, Scalamandré Silk Back & Lee Jofa Silk Trim
Antique Aubusson Tapestry Pillow, Scalamandré Silk Back & Lee Jofa Silk Trim

Antique Aubusson Tapestry Pillow, Scalamandré Silk Back & Lee Jofa Silk Trim

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique French Aubusson tapestry fragment pillow - tapestry finely woven in wool and silk threads - custom made with designer/dressmaker details - hand sewn Lee Jofa silk tassel trim...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage French Child’s Dress Form
Vintage French Child’s Dress Form

Vintage French Child’s Dress Form

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H 43 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Vintage French Child’s Dress Form

Located in Chicago, IL

These forms also referred to as ‘lay figures’ dotted the floors of tailor and dressmaker shops and are still used in fashion and artist studios across the globe.

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Regency Embroidered Footstool Bronze Feet, Ian Thomas Estate Dress Maker Diana
Regency Embroidered Footstool Bronze Feet, Ian Thomas Estate Dress Maker Diana

Regency Embroidered Footstool Bronze Feet, Ian Thomas Estate Dress Maker Diana

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand embroidered Regency footstool with ornate bronze hairy paw feet from the Ian Thomas estate, dressmaker to Lady Diana A very g...

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1810s English Regency Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Bronze

Portrait of Marian Pritchett - Hague School Oil, Child by Jozef Israels
Portrait of Marian Pritchett - Hague School Oil, Child by Jozef Israels

Portrait of Marian Pritchett - Hague School Oil, Child by Jozef Israels

By Josef Israels

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

, oil on canvas, exhibited at the Salon in 1861) Los Angeles (County MA): Farm Girl Resting (drawing, watercolour over traces of graphite) Montreal: Moonlight; Lighting his Pipe; Boa...

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1860s Impressionist Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Oil, Board

19th Century sporting oil painting of salmon & trout
19th Century sporting oil painting of salmon & trout

19th Century sporting oil painting of salmon & trout

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

His father died when he was young and his mother found work as a dressmaker to make ends meet. Whilst little is known about his education, records show he initially found work as a h...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dressmaker's Model
Dressmaker's Model

Dressmaker's Model

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H 38 in W 13 in D 13 in

Dressmaker's Model

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Dressmaker's manniken for children's clothes.

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Dressmaker's Mannequin
Dressmaker's Mannequin

Dressmaker's Mannequin

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H 32.5 in W 21 in D 12 in

Dressmaker's Mannequin

Located in Sheffield, MA

Dressmaker's mannequin, Spain ca.1920, in original soft green surface.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

Milliner & Dressmaker
Milliner & Dressmaker

Milliner & Dressmaker

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H 10.25 in W 24.5 in

Milliner & Dressmaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century wood 'Milliner & Dressmaker' sign made from a single wide board plank, professionally painted with black lettering on a brown ground with black painted detail to th...

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19th Century American Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

Antique French  Dressmaker Form
Antique French  Dressmaker Form

Antique French Dressmaker Form

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H 61 in W 16 in D 8 in

Antique French Dressmaker Form

Located in Port Chester, NY

Antique dressmaker dummy made for a Parisian clothier. Very nice turned wood handle and pedestal base.

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood, Muslin

Early 20th Century Wooden Dressmaker's Table
Early 20th Century Wooden Dressmaker's Table

Early 20th Century Wooden Dressmaker's Table

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H 33.5 in W 80.5 in D 41 in

Early 20th Century Wooden Dressmaker's Table

Located in Chicago, IL

• Patinaed wood finish • Salvaged from a dressmaker's shop • Early 20th century • American • Measures: 80.5" W x 41" D x 33.5" H.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Wood

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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 Antique Dressmaker

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Linen, Velvet

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Textile

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Vintage Dress Form

Vintage Dress Form

$378Sale Price|40% Off

H 61.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Vintage Dress Form

Located in Pomona, CA

1950's dress form. Iron base with casters.

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1950s American Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Brass

Vintage Original Wolf 1956 Dress Form Mannequin
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Vintage Original Wolf 1956 Dress Form Mannequin

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage original Wolf 1956 dress form mannequin, New York. Well worn Benjamin model dress form mannequin in size 14 on a cast iron base with casters. The form is wrapped in linen an...

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1950s American Bohemian Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Iron

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier

$5,678 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...

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2010s Austrian Art Deco Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Brass

Antique female adjustable cage dress form mannequin
Antique female adjustable cage dress form mannequin

Antique female adjustable cage dress form mannequin

By Hall Borchert Dress Form Co. 1

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine antique dress form by renowned form maker Hall-Borchert. Original finish and in working order. Fabric body with metal fixtures and cast iron cage and base on wheels. It is a ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Iron

Antique 1940's Adjustable Female Art Mannequin
Antique 1940's Adjustable Female Art Mannequin

Antique 1940's Adjustable Female Art Mannequin

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This all original, antique mannequin is a true piece of art. The age and patina that the mannequin has make it visually interesting and the best antique, industrial design element. ...

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Early 20th Century Minimalist Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Steel

Dressmaker's Dummy
Dressmaker's Dummy

Dressmaker's Dummy

$2,200

H 63 in W 16 in D 14 in

Dressmaker's Dummy

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Dressmaker's dummy signed Cavanaugh New York and dated 1951.

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Mid-20th Century American Antique Dressmaker

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century
French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century

$1,755

H 59.06 in W 14.57 in D 9.45 in

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century French 20th century tailor's mannequin. Made of paper, fabric and metal. It features a mechanism inside which allows the tailor to adju...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Dressmaker

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Metal

19th Century French Wasp Waist Mannequin
19th Century French Wasp Waist Mannequin

19th Century French Wasp Waist Mannequin

$956

H 57.09 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in

19th Century French Wasp Waist Mannequin

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French wasp waist mannequin with original fabric. With patched and worn character, signs of wear, commensurate with age.

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19th Century French Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Designer's Linen Over Wood Jewelry Mannequin
Designer's Linen Over Wood Jewelry Mannequin

Designer's Linen Over Wood Jewelry Mannequin

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Designer's Linen Over Wood Jewelry Mannequin

Located in Malibu, CA

Designer's jewelry mannequin wrapped in Belgian linen over hardwood. Interior mechanism is ready to place on a stand.

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20th Century Belgian American Classical Antique Dressmaker

Materials

Linen, Maple

Pair Vintage Metal Mannequins Architectural Salvage
Pair Vintage Metal Mannequins Architectural Salvage

Pair Vintage Metal Mannequins Architectural Salvage

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful pair of vintage metal mannequins. These were salvaged from a shop in North London and would make for a great decorative pair   Offered in great shape ready for home use ...

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Antique Dressmaker For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique dressmaker for your home. Each antique dressmaker for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and cotton. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique dressmaker — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique dressmaker bearing Victorian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique dressmaker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edouard Vuillard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Dressmaker?

Prices for an antique dressmaker can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $9,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,273.