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Edwardian Silk Dress

Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress

Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress

Located in New York, NY

are very minor. The dress is wearable and beautifully hand detailed. Edwardian Cream Silk Antique

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Early 1800s Casual Dresses

Edwardian Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress
Edwardian Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress

Edwardian Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Edwardian Tea or Wedding Dress of long pleated cream silk in the manner of Fortuny. With attached

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Early 20th Century American Wedding Dresses

Edwardian Irish Crochet and China Silk Gown
Edwardian Irish Crochet and China Silk Gown

Edwardian Irish Crochet and China Silk Gown

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Irish Crochet and China Silk Gown originally designed for sleep wear, now perfect as a

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Early 1900s Maxi Dresses

Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble
Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble

Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble

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Early 1800s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Silk Net and Lace Edwardian Sheer Black Gown
Silk Net and Lace Edwardian Sheer Black Gown

Silk Net and Lace Edwardian Sheer Black Gown

Located in New York, NY

Dress has been altered from it's original design however it is slinky and sexy and ready for todays

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1910s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Silk Crepe and Net Edwardian Ensemble
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Silk Crepe and Net Edwardian Ensemble

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Silk Crepe and Net Edwardian Ensemble

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe

Located in New York, NY

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Silk Crepe and Net Edwardian Ensemble from the late 1970's. The ensemble is

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CLAIRE PETTIBONE Sample Edwardian Bridal Gown Silk & Lace
CLAIRE PETTIBONE Sample Edwardian Bridal Gown Silk & Lace

CLAIRE PETTIBONE Sample Edwardian Bridal Gown Silk & Lace

Located in Leonardo, NJ

No size or comp tag (bc super sample) but 100% of the softest most delicate ethereal silk Fits like

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Edwardian Black Silk Satin Low Scoop Dress For Layering
Edwardian Black Silk Satin Low Scoop Dress For Layering

Edwardian Black Silk Satin Low Scoop Dress For Layering

Located in New York, NY

Entirely sewn and stitched by hand. Edwardian Black Silk Satin Low Scoop Dress For Layering

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Early 1800s Overcoats

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Edwardian Titanic Era Silk Vintage Dress Hobble Style Rare Print
Edwardian Titanic Era Silk Vintage Dress Hobble Style Rare Print

Edwardian Titanic Era Silk Vintage Dress Hobble Style Rare Print

Located in Portland, OR

This incredible dress is full of beautiful design elements from head to toe! This Edwardian dress

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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edwardian  Ivory  Silk Chiffon Tea Gown in Art & Crafts Style
Edwardian  Ivory  Silk Chiffon Tea Gown in Art & Crafts Style

Edwardian Ivory Silk Chiffon Tea Gown in Art & Crafts Style

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely Edwardian, ivory silk chiffon tea gown probably dating to approximately 1910

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20th Century Edwardian Tea Gowns

Edwardian (1890-1910) Apricot Charmeuse & Silk Chiffon Gown
Edwardian (1890-1910) Apricot Charmeuse & Silk Chiffon Gown

Edwardian (1890-1910) Apricot Charmeuse & Silk Chiffon Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an extraordinarily beautiful Edwardian (1890-1910)apricot charmeuse and silk chiffon gown

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Summer Dresses

White Silk Edwardian Gown with Napoleonic Revival Influences
White Silk Edwardian Gown with Napoleonic Revival Influences

White Silk Edwardian Gown with Napoleonic Revival Influences

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stunning, one-of-a kind, masterpiece of Edwardian handiwork refelcting Napoleonic revival

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Empire Waist Dresses

Edwardian Silk Covered Dress Mannequin
Edwardian Silk Covered Dress Mannequin

Edwardian Silk Covered Dress Mannequin

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H 57.88 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in

Edwardian Silk Covered Dress Mannequin

Located in Fitzroy, Victoria

silk-covered bodice, with maker's label for J.A. Walker, Melbourne. Shaped with a tiny waist and

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Early 20th Century Oceanic Edwardian More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk, Wood

1920s french aqua- blue silk muslin sheath
1920s french aqua- blue silk muslin sheath

1920s french aqua- blue silk muslin sheath

Located in Newark, DE

Vaporous aqua blue silk chiffon dress, appliquéd with decorative cut-out ivory guipure lace

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20th Century French Edwardian Evening Dresses

Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress

Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress

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1910s Unknown Day Dresses

Late Edwardian Beaded Silk Dress
Late Edwardian Beaded Silk Dress

Late Edwardian Beaded Silk Dress

Located in New York, NY

the pictures nor when wearing. The silk is as soft and luxurious as the day the dress was made. The

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1920s Evening Dresses

A Mutton Sleeves Silk Day Dress Edwardian Period Circa 1895
A Mutton Sleeves Silk Day Dress Edwardian Period Circa 1895

A Mutton Sleeves Silk Day Dress Edwardian Period Circa 1895

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Size: Modeled on a size 33/34 France

A Mutton Sleeves Silk Day Dress Edwardian Period Circa 1895

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1895 France or Europe Beautiful lady’s day dress in anthracite gray silk dating from the

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1890s French Day Dresses

An Edwardian Reception dress with train in silk and lace - Circa 1905
An Edwardian Reception dress with train in silk and lace - Circa 1905

An Edwardian Reception dress with train in silk and lace - Circa 1905

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1905 France or Europe Majestic long-tail reception or dinner dress dating from the Belle

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Early 1900s French Evening Dresses

Silk Net and Lace Edwardian Sheer Black Gown
Silk Net and Lace Edwardian Sheer Black Gown

Silk Net and Lace Edwardian Sheer Black Gown

Located in New York, NY

Dress has been altered from it's original design however it is slinky and sexy and ready for todays

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1910s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edwardian Metallic Lace, Lavender Velvet and Satin Gown in Silk
Edwardian Metallic Lace, Lavender Velvet and Satin Gown in Silk

Edwardian Metallic Lace, Lavender Velvet and Satin Gown in Silk

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous Art Nouveau gown in silk and metallic lace, lavender burn-out velvet, small train

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Evening Gowns

Edwardian Black Silk Taffeta  Dramatic Ruffled Puff Sleeve Blouse Some Shatteri
Edwardian Black Silk Taffeta  Dramatic Ruffled Puff Sleeve Blouse Some Shatteri

Edwardian Black Silk Taffeta Dramatic Ruffled Puff Sleeve Blouse Some Shatteri

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

inside the dress and is thus alterable to adjust the length of the straps. Internal corset and tagged a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1920s silk floral lame evening gown
Early 1920s silk floral lame evening gown

Early 1920s silk floral lame evening gown

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From the early 1920s, a silk floral lame evening gown...In glorious amber, coral & golden shades

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Evening Gowns

Pristine Edwardian Hand Made Lace & Silk Wedding Dress
Pristine Edwardian Hand Made Lace & Silk Wedding Dress

Pristine Edwardian Hand Made Lace & Silk Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

Exceptional and incredible vintage Edwardian wedding dress with amazing top layer of hand made lace

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1910s Wedding Dresses

Beautiful Tailored Edwardian Style Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
Beautiful Tailored Edwardian Style Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress

Beautiful Tailored Edwardian Style Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in Port Hope, ON

So many details to this dress: beaded and sequined; high collar; fully lined; blouson back; extra

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Late 20th Century Unknown Wedding Dresses

Orientalist influenced silk damask & lame evening dress 1900s
Orientalist influenced silk damask & lame evening dress 1900s

Orientalist influenced silk damask & lame evening dress 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From the late 1900s/early 1920s an Orientalist influenced black silk damask gown with gold lame and

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Evening Gowns

Ivory Edwardian Reproduction Ornamented Silk Tea or Bridal Gown - Small, 1980s
Ivory Edwardian Reproduction Ornamented Silk Tea or Bridal Gown - Small, 1980s

Ivory Edwardian Reproduction Ornamented Silk Tea or Bridal Gown - Small, 1980s

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Tucson, AZ

pearl buttons. fabric: silk georgette (gown), acetate (sheath liner) noteworthy: dry clean only

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1980s American Directoire Style Evening Dresses

Rebuilt 1930s Gown Made from Edwardian Lace
Rebuilt 1930s Gown Made from Edwardian Lace

Rebuilt 1930s Gown Made from Edwardian Lace

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian silk lace. The dress is completely sheer and is shown with a pair of contemorary high waisted

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Edwardian Sequin & Silk Couture Dress
Edwardian Sequin & Silk Couture Dress

Edwardian Sequin & Silk Couture Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

seam to bottom hem The dress is selflined in the good weight black silk under the

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20th Century Edwardian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edwardian Beaded Silk & Net Gown
Edwardian Beaded Silk & Net Gown

Edwardian Beaded Silk & Net Gown

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Size: XS-SML (0-4)

Edwardian Beaded Silk & Net Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

A extremely rare and exceptional Edwardian gown made of tissue silk and silk netting over which an

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20th Century Edwardian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edwardian Pale Yellow Silk, Museum Deaccession, Gown
Edwardian Pale Yellow Silk, Museum Deaccession, Gown

Edwardian Pale Yellow Silk, Museum Deaccession, Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an amazingly beautiful, palest of yellow silk Edwardian, museum deaccession, floor length

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Formal Gowns

1910's Edwardian Sequin-Sparkle Silk & Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown
1910's Edwardian Sequin-Sparkle Silk & Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown

1910's Edwardian Sequin-Sparkle Silk & Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Edwardian tea-gown made of black silk-satin and fine silk-tulle netting with tight-rows of hand-beaded

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20th Century Art Nouveau Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's Ivory-White Filet Crochet Lace & Beaded Silk-Net Gown
1920's Ivory-White Filet Crochet Lace & Beaded Silk-Net Gown

1920's Ivory-White Filet Crochet Lace & Beaded Silk-Net Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

yet the abundance of handmade filet crochet-lace and beaded silk-net is a treasure trove of antique

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20th Century Edwardian Wedding Dresses

Edwrdian  Tea Gown with Embroidery & Silk Covered Bobbles
Edwrdian  Tea Gown with Embroidery & Silk Covered Bobbles

Edwrdian Tea Gown with Embroidery & Silk Covered Bobbles

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an exceptionally beautiful Edwardian (1914-1918) tea gown lavishly embellished with

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Tea Gowns

1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown
1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown

1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown

By House of Worth

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

-creme metallic silk. The left side is appliqued with silk-floral bouquets. The mink-fur and rhinestone

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1910's Edwardian Floral-Garden Silk Angel-Sleeve Boudoir Caftan Jacket
1910's Edwardian Floral-Garden Silk Angel-Sleeve Boudoir Caftan Jacket

1910's Edwardian Floral-Garden Silk Angel-Sleeve Boudoir Caftan Jacket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

boudoir but it can also be layered over other pieces for any summer event. The china-silk is practical

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Aesthetic Day Dresses

Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Silk Caftan
Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Silk Caftan

Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Silk Caftan

Located in Chicago, IL

Early striped silk caftan with delicate gold chain stitch embroidery.The is cut is a T formation

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20th Century Bahraini Edwardian Caftans

Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Mens Silk Caftan
Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Mens Silk Caftan

Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Mens Silk Caftan

Located in Chicago, IL

Wonderful striped silk caftan of semi sheer silk .Gold chain stitch embroidery and gold sequin

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20th Century Bahraini Edwardian Caftans

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket

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By Hattie Carnegie

Located in San Diego, CA

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1930s French Jackets

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By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

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Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in San Diego, CA

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1950s Cardigans

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Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

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By Emmanuelle Kahn

Located in Water Mill, NY

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A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933
A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933

A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933

By Chanel

Located in Toulon, FR

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

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By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy

Located in Sparks, NV

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Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture "Sara" Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)

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By Vicky Tiel

Located in Port Hope, ON

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By I Magnin and Co

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Located in University City, MO

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Edwardian Silk Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary edwardian silk dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, brown, gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a edwardian silk dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Andrea Wilkin, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe and Lillie Rubin each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Edwardian Silk Dress?

Prices for a edwardian silk dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $688 and can go as high as $12,500, while, on average they fetch $1,200.

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