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Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Mid-Century Modern or MCM slipper chairs in black faux leather or Naugahyde by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
crinoline dresses. The chair type often appeared in neo-rococo and upholstered style variants. Neo-Rococo
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 First Dressed Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS
By Magis, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
After Air-Chair, the first seat to use air-moulding technology, the chair First breaks new ground
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Vanity Lounge Chair made from Fabric Dress, One of a Kind
By Vedat Ulgen, Thislexik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit pretty in this well dressed and well-tailored chair. We elegantly drape fabric over this piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Cotton Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Design Dress Boy Chair by Wim Rietveld for Auping, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Dress Boy chair by Wim Rietveld for Auping, made in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs Dressed Up in Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant pair of Georgian 18th century side chairs having mahogany cabriole legs
Category

Antique 18th Century American Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Moooi the Golden Chair in Golden Steel & the Menagerie of Extinct Animals Velvet
By Moooi, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of English Green Leather Turn of the Century Tufted Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
bedrooms to help ladies get dressed, this pair of English slipper chairs from circa 1900, with their low
Category

Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dama Chair with Armrests
By Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
inspired by the image of a pastime dame dressed in crinoline. It’s made of solid black walnut wood with the
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dama Chair with Armrests
Dama Chair with Armrests
H 28.35 in W 16.93 in D 22.84 in
Teve Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alf Svensson Scandinavian low chair named teve chairs translates as TV chair designed in 1953 for
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Teve Chair by Alf Svensson
Teve Chair by Alf Svensson
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Moooi The Golden Chair in Golden Steel Frame and Upholstery
By Moooi, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in pink, durable and pleasant to the touch bouclé fabric. We can prepare this chair in every color
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Textile

Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
With a curule, throne like design and intricate Dutch carvings, this exquisite Dagobert style chair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
H 44.25 in W 23 in D 22.75 in
Tropos Collection, Military Green Steel Chair
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
dress? Within the natural beauty, a rigid structure, shaped by time and resistance. "Pluralidade
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tropos Collection, Military Green Steel Chair
Tropos Collection, Military Green Steel Chair
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H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 24.81 in
Rattan Effect Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Outdoor chair composed of a tubular metal structure dressed with an airy braided resin in rattan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Effect Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Rattan Effect Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Moooi The Golden Chair in Black Steel Frame with Black Upholstery
By Moooi, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi The Golden Chair in Matt Golden Steel Frame and Upholstery
By Moooi, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Sw Fluffy Chair by Soft-Geometry
Located in Geneve, CH
30” H Chair dressed in a handwoven fluffy yarn seat on a simple arched frame in stainless steel
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sw Fluffy Chair by Soft-Geometry
Sw Fluffy Chair by Soft-Geometry
H 30 in W 26 in D 26 in
20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in crème, durable and pleasant to the touch bouclé fabric. We can prepare this chair in every
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in crème, durable and pleasant to the touch bouclé fabric. We can prepare this chair in every
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Dark Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Dark Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Dark Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Sw Velvet Chair by Soft-Geometry
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair dressed in crisp velvet upholstery on a simple arched frame in stainless steel. Finding a delicate
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sw Velvet Chair by Soft-Geometry
Sw Velvet Chair by Soft-Geometry
H 30 in W 26 in D 26 in
Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in crème, durable and pleasant to the touch bouclé fabric. We can prepare this chair in every
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Louis XV Style in Copper Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV set of 8 dining chairs is designed by the renowned designer Paul Mathieu. He chose the
Category

2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper

Set of 2 Chairs Louis XV style in White Bronze Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV Set of 2 Chairs is designed by the renowned designer Paul Mathieu. He chose the name
Category

2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Eight Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of eight beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Eight Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Eight Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Metal And White Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Outdoor chair composed of a tubular structure dressed with an all pure white braided resin. Indoor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal And White Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Metal And White Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Pink Bouclé 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in pink, durable and pleasant to the touch bouclé fabric. We can prepare this chair in every color
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Alf Svensson Teve Lounge Chair Sweden Malmo
By Alf Svensson
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Alf Svensson Scandinavian low chair named teve chairs translates as TV chair designed in 1953 for
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

 Alf Svensson Teve Lounge Chair Sweden Malmo
 Alf Svensson Teve Lounge Chair Sweden Malmo
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Croissant 571 Azure Chair by Emilio Nanni
By Billiani 1911, EMILIO NANNI
Located in Milan, IT
As inviting as an embrace, exclusive as an haute-couture, colorful dress. This chair by Emilio
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Croissant 571 Azure Chair by Emilio Nanni
Croissant 571 Azure Chair by Emilio Nanni
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beech wood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chair, 1960s
20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
An early George I Caquetoire chair Circa 1718
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional example of an early and rare caquetoire chair with carved cresting over an unusually
Category

Antique 1710s English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Yellow Mustard 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in yellow and beige, durable and pleasant to the touch spanish fabric. We can prepare this chair
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

21st Century Helen Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
, Ottiu’s designers conceived this Mid-Century Modern dining chair. Dressed up in cotton velvet, supported
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Two 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Two 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Two 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Camel Soft Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Camel Soft Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Camel Soft Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in crème, durable and pleasant to the touch bouclé fabric. We can prepare this chair in every
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century White Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century White Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century White Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Dedar Tabularasa Green Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Dedar Tabularasa Green Chair, 1960s
20th Century Dedar Tabularasa Green Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Six 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Six 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s
Six 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Blue SW Velvet Chair by Soft-Geometry
Located in Geneve, CH
” H Chair dressed in crisp velvet upholstery on a simple arched frame in stainless steel. Finding
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi The Golden Chair in Black Steel Frame with Vesper, Bronze Upholstery
By Moooi, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Six Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Six Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Poland, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Two Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Two Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Two Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection. Made
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

21st Century York Bar Chair Genuine Leather Lacquered Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
, Porus Studio designers conceived the York Bar Chair. Dressed up in genuine leather, its exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Isadora Chair with arms Polvere Saddle Extra leather Grey
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The Isadora chair is inspired by the grace of Isadora Duncan, pioneer of contemporary dance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Four 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A ruched dress uses a specific pleating or gathering of the dress material which results in a slimming effect. The ruched style is also used as a means of decoration.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a gown and a dress are not always the same type of clothing. While a gown is a type of dress, not all dresses are gowns. Gowns tend to be more formal and suited for black-tie and evening events. Shop a wide selection of high-end gowns and designer dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A dress clip is a type of pin that typically accents a piece of clothing and can be styled on either the shirt collar of a jacket or the straps of a dress. Dress clips were originally worn in pairs, but today, a dress clip can also be worn as a brooch. Shop a range of vintage dress clips from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A column dress is a slim-fit dress — this garment will feature a straight cut and will fit your body very closely. Column dresses are a timeless, classic style and are ideal for formal evening engagements or just a night out on the town. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer column dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A tiki dress is a flowy, Hawaiian style, ultra-comfortable dress. It looks elegant on all body types from tiny mini to plus-sizes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of tiki dresses from the world's most prestigious fashion designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dress designed by Balmain promises exceptional quality in materials and design. The designs are inspired by power and confidence, and are well known for flattering structured silhouettes. Stud detailing is commonly featured on Balmain dresses. Shop a variety of Balmain dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An organza dress is made from a specific lightweight weave material that is sheer called organza. Because it drapes well, it allows for nice volume of dresses.