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Chloé  Karl Lagerfeld Brushstroke Figural Print Painted Buttons Blazer, 1996
Chloé  Karl Lagerfeld Brushstroke Figural Print Painted Buttons Blazer, 1996

Chloé Karl Lagerfeld Brushstroke Figural Print Painted Buttons Blazer, 1996

By Chloé

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Classic and sleek, this blazer boasts a fun print and functional fabrication that can be worn today and for years to come in the office or for an outing. Full ball hand painted butt...

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1990s French Blazers

Chloé  Karl Lagerfeld Brushstroke Figural Print Painted Buttons Blazer, 1996
Chloé  Karl Lagerfeld Brushstroke Figural Print Painted Buttons Blazer, 1996

Chloé Karl Lagerfeld Brushstroke Figural Print Painted Buttons Blazer, 1996

By Chloé

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Classic and sleek, this blazer boasts a fun print and functional fabrication that can be worn today and for years to come in the office or for an outing. Full ball hand painted butt...

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1990s French Blazers

1953 NCR National Cash Register Clock Electric Employee Appreciation
1953 NCR National Cash Register Clock Electric Employee Appreciation

1953 NCR National Cash Register Clock Electric Employee Appreciation

By National Cash Register Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Sports the monogram HAN next to the hand painted buttons. Numerical analog display rotates through the hours, minutes, and seconds.

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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage "Happy Hooligan"  "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901
Vintage "Happy Hooligan"  "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901

Vintage "Happy Hooligan" "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901

By Schoenhut

Located in Incline Village, NV

There is the commonplace slight separation at the join in the neck (see images), but all in all very sound. The body is hand painted rose moave, with yellow buttons and flesh colore...

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition

Antique Enamel & 18K Yellow Gold Collar Studs - France (Paris) - Circa 1819-38
Antique Enamel & 18K Yellow Gold Collar Studs - France (Paris) - Circa 1819-38

Antique Enamel & 18K Yellow Gold Collar Studs - France (Paris) - Circa 1819-38

Located in Chatham, CA

Extraordinary antique enamel and 18K / 750 yellow gold collar studs or buttons - hand painted floral enamels - solid gold frames with leafy scrolls and ball details - finest quality ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Geoffrey Beene For Teal Traina 1960s Silk Ivory + Silver Sequin Cropped Jacket
Geoffrey Beene For Teal Traina 1960s Silk Ivory + Silver Sequin Cropped Jacket

Geoffrey Beene For Teal Traina 1960s Silk Ivory + Silver Sequin Cropped Jacket

By Teal Traina, Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Beene was the head designer for Traina from 1958-1963, before starting his own label. Hand painted silver metallic buttons down the bodice.

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1960s American Cropped Jackets

1980s Galanos Aqua and Burgundy Floral Top, Beaded Skirt and Scarf Ensemble
1980s Galanos Aqua and Burgundy Floral Top, Beaded Skirt and Scarf Ensemble

1980s Galanos Aqua and Burgundy Floral Top, Beaded Skirt and Scarf Ensemble

By Galanos

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Blue silk chiffon blouse with all over burgundy florals that look like they were painted with watercolour paint. Hand smocking at shoulders, buttons up centre back and zippers at cuf...

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1980s American Skirt Suits

Black ALFRED SHAHEEN Asian Maxi Dress 1970s
Black ALFRED SHAHEEN Asian Maxi Dress 1970s

Black ALFRED SHAHEEN Asian Maxi Dress 1970s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Alfred SHAHEEN MAXI Dress *Huge & Long ANGEL Sleeves *Hand Painted looking silk screening. buttons run diagonal down the front yoke.

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Retro Pierrot Enamel Diamond 9 Karat Gold Metal Brooch
Retro Pierrot Enamel Diamond 9 Karat Gold Metal Brooch

Retro Pierrot Enamel Diamond 9 Karat Gold Metal Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming and unusual Pierrot brooch ist made out of 9 karat gold and has been hand painted with polychrome enamel. The buttons of the Pierrot's costume are set with rose cut dia...

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel, Gold

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1930s Red Felt hat with Hand Painted Ski Buttons
1930s Red Felt hat with Hand Painted Ski Buttons

1930s Red Felt hat with Hand Painted Ski Buttons

Located in San Francisco, CA

1930s Red Felt hat with Hand Painted Ski Buttons. Red felt hat with wide grosgrain band, back opening and Hand painted ski motif buttons.

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1930s Hats

Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes
Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes

Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of folky original painted pantry boxes. One is larger then the other. The smaller of the two is carved buttons and the larger states thread on the lids. Larger of the two is 2 1...

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Early 20th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

2004 Distressed Hand Painted Jeans
2004 Distressed Hand Painted Jeans

2004 Distressed Hand Painted Jeans

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli 2004 Distressed Hand Painted Jeans. Features Low rise fit, parachute style hem with drawstring, contrast pink interior and yellow hand painted details on leg, Buttons...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

Vintage Art Deco velvet devore dress, drop waisted
Vintage Art Deco velvet devore dress, drop waisted

Vintage Art Deco velvet devore dress, drop waisted

Located in NEWARK, GB

It has a very long v neckline with a cream cotton lace modesty panel set into it over peach chiffon, at the neck there is a beautiful fastener of two hand painted tin buttons, the sa...

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Early 20th Century British Evening Dresses

Vintage Jean Muir Printed Day Dress
Vintage Jean Muir Printed Day Dress

Vintage Jean Muir Printed Day Dress

By Jean Muir

Located in London, GB

The dress is made of cotton with a wonderful pink and purple print, and the buttons are hand painted.The dress is fitted to the body, and the skirt flares at the hip.

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1980s British Day Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Multi Colored Beaded Stone Skirt - Small
Oscar De La Renta Multi Colored Beaded Stone Skirt - Small

Oscar De La Renta Multi Colored Beaded Stone Skirt - Small

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The skirt has a variety of multicolored embroidery and applications of small buttons, plastic hand painted stone like details, and little metals.

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1990s Unknown Skirts

1980s Jean Muir Burgundy Batwing Knit Top and Skirt with Hand Painted Buttons
1980s Jean Muir Burgundy Batwing Knit Top and Skirt with Hand Painted Buttons

1980s Jean Muir Burgundy Batwing Knit Top and Skirt with Hand Painted Buttons

By Jean Muir

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Constructed in "All Wool", an English signature textile, this rich burgundy knit outfit features an autumnal leaf print, and is accented with a bow at the collar and hand painted but...

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1980s British Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Bill Blass  Couture Green Plaid  Busines Skirt suit
Bill Blass  Couture Green Plaid  Busines Skirt suit

Bill Blass Couture Green Plaid Busines Skirt suit

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

F aux front pockets, one side lapel, straight skirt. Ceramic hand painted buttons. Jacket: Bust 36" Waist 28" sleeves 24" Length 28" Skirt: Waist 28" Hips 36" Length 22"

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Late 20th Century American Skirt Suits

Geoffrey Beene Crystal beaded print jacket
Geoffrey Beene Crystal beaded print jacket

Geoffrey Beene Crystal beaded print jacket

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York City, NY

Water colors print linen jacket adorned with hand sewn 1/4 inch crystals, Lined in stunning striped silk. enamel hand painted Polka dots crystal buttons front closure.

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1990s American Jackets

1960s Early Oscar De La Renta Jumpsuit
1960s Early Oscar De La Renta Jumpsuit

1960s Early Oscar De La Renta Jumpsuit

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Rockwood, ON

Fully lined in a black silky cotton mix and closes with a hand set, back painted zipper. The buttons at the front are decorative only.

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1960s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890
House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890

House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890

By House of Worth

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The velvet appears abstract at first glance but as you look closer, the exotic floral motif draws the viewer in with its highly-stylized pattern. The gorgeous hand-painted scenic nov...

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1890s French Jackets

Gemma Ghang Vintage Nautical "Addicted to Love" tatoo jacket
Gemma Ghang Vintage Nautical "Addicted to Love" tatoo jacket

Gemma Ghang Vintage Nautical "Addicted to Love" tatoo jacket

Located in New York, NY

So fabulous navy cotton pique nautical style jacket by incredibly talented Gemma Khang. Super large hand painted porcelain and hammered metal buttons in 3d , sailor collar, "addicte...

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Late 20th Century American Sport Jackets

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Hand Painted Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of hand painted buttons available on 1stDibs. Our collection of hand painted buttons includes a variety of colors, spanning gray, black, red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Hand painted buttons such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chloé, Galanos and Geoffrey Beene are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Hand Painted Buttons?

On average, hand painted buttons on 1stDibs sell for $3,330, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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