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Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s
Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s

Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Creatively constructed dress by the fabulous Madame Grès. Vibrant tomato red silk twill knee length

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953
A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

$11,896

Size: Equivalent to French size 35

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1953. France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953

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1950s French Day Dresses

Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965

Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Madame Grès Woollen Beige Couture Dress (attributed to)- France Circa 1970
A Madame Grès Woollen Beige Couture Dress (attributed to)- France Circa 1970

A Madame Grès Woollen Beige Couture Dress (attributed to)- France Circa 1970

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970 France Prototype or parade dress attributed to Madame Grès and dating from the 1970s

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Elegant Haute Couture Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble
Elegant Haute Couture Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble

Elegant Haute Couture Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble

By Madame Gres

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble from the 1970's. Simple ensemble with underdress

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Grés Demi-Couture Black Velvet Keyhole Evening Gown Ca. 1960
Madame Grés Demi-Couture Black Velvet Keyhole Evening Gown Ca. 1960

Madame Grés Demi-Couture Black Velvet Keyhole Evening Gown Ca. 1960

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

1960's Madame Grés demi-couture black velvet evening gown featuring center front and back keyhole

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

MADAME GRES HAUTE COUTURE Betsy Bloomingdale 1960's Yellow Asymmetrical Gown
MADAME GRES HAUTE COUTURE Betsy Bloomingdale 1960's Yellow Asymmetrical Gown

MADAME GRES HAUTE COUTURE Betsy Bloomingdale 1960's Yellow Asymmetrical Gown

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a yellow silk crepe. Features an asymmetrical design with snap closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for p...

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris
White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris

By Madame Gres

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress ( or wedding dress ) with shell pattern. Zip in the

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

RARE red crêpe evening dress with cape Grès 1966
RARE red crêpe evening dress with cape Grès 1966

RARE red crêpe evening dress with cape Grès 1966

By Madame Gres

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

RARE red double lining crêpe evening dress with cape. Zip and hook&eye on the left side of the

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1960s French Evening Dresses

1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress
1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress

1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress

By Galanos

Located in London, GB

1990s Galanos Couture dress which looks very inspired by the French couturier Madame Gres. The

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1990s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Madame Eme 1920's Custom Brown Silk Gown with Boler Size Small
Madame Eme 1920's Custom Brown Silk Gown with Boler Size Small

Madame Eme 1920's Custom Brown Silk Gown with Boler Size Small

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Madame Eme set is composed of a brown silk and features a floral accent. There are side hook

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20th Century Scottish Evening Gowns

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New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR386 US 2-4
New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR386 US 2-4

New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR386 US 2-4

By Jacquemus

Located in Brossard, QC

Jacquemus La Robe Madame is a sophisticated number with ladylike allure. Crafted from surprisingly

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR38 US 4-6
New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR38 US 4-6

New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR38 US 4-6

By Jacquemus

Located in Brossard, QC

Jacquemus La Robe Madame is a sophisticated number with ladylike allure. Crafted from surprisingly

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

40s Madame Grès  Pastel Print Wool Challis Dress
40s Madame Grès  Pastel Print Wool Challis Dress

40s Madame Grès Pastel Print Wool Challis Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1940s Madame Gres afternoon dress in painterly geometric pastel pattern. Pleating on left

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1940s French Day Dresses

Couture Madame Grés Silk Evening Gown & Cape
Couture Madame Grés Silk Evening Gown & Cape

Couture Madame Grés Silk Evening Gown & Cape

By Madame Gres

Located in Dallas, TX

wraps perfectly around the body. The dress and cape are not lined.

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Mme. Gres Boutique Black One Shoulder Evening Dress
Mme. Gres Boutique Black One Shoulder Evening Dress

Mme. Gres Boutique Black One Shoulder Evening Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in New York City, NY

Striking Gres Boutique (Mme. Gres) black silk crepe evening dress with ruched and pleated bodice

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture Silk sun dress
1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture Silk sun dress

1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture Silk sun dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Mint condition, 1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture, floral printed, silk sun dress. Designed during the

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1960s French Casual Dresses

Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961
Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961

Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961

Located in London, GB

This iconic, strapless dress is a dramatic piece of sinuous haute couture from Madame Grès

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1952 Pierre Balmain Demi Couture Lace Evening Gown with Train
Circa 1952 Pierre Balmain Demi Couture Lace Evening Gown with Train

Circa 1952 Pierre Balmain Demi Couture Lace Evening Gown with Train

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

dress cleaned at the esteemed Madame Paulette in NYC. DRESS The dress does have a few very small

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1950s Evening Gowns

A Taffeta dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) - Paris 1977
A Taffeta dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) - Paris 1977

A Taffeta dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) - Paris 1977

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

the form of a toga by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to). Chasuble cut with very large bottom

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Madame Gres
Madame Gres

Madame Gres

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

This dressis a chic and elegant column of black silk crepe from Madame Gres. The dress has one

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1970s French Sheath Dresses

Madame Gres
Madame Gres

Madame Gres

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

This Madame Gres dress from the late 1960' is just drop dead gorgeous! The bodice is made from a

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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Madame Gres
Madame Gres

Madame Gres

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

Madame Gres drapes cherry red silk jersey in her signature style on the bodice of this elegant

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953
A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

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Size: Equivalent to French size 35

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953

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1950s French Day Dresses

Madame Gres Couture Wine Taffeta Cocktail Dress, S/S 1988.
Madame Gres Couture Wine Taffeta Cocktail Dress, S/S 1988.

Madame Gres Couture Wine Taffeta Cocktail Dress, S/S 1988.

By Madame Gres

Located in New York, NY

Madame Gres Couture Wine Taffeta Cocktail Dress, S/S 1988. Wine-colored silk taffeta dress with

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress
1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a

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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

A Printed Chiffon Evening Dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture Circa 1970
A Printed Chiffon Evening Dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture Circa 1970

A Printed Chiffon Evening Dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture Circa 1970

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Early 1970. France. Long sleeveless Haute Couture dress by Madame Grès. Bottom of the orange

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Madame Gres Haute Couture
Madame Gres Haute Couture

Madame Gres Haute Couture

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

Elegantly sexy, this black silk column dress from Madame Gres Haute Couture has one shoulder and a

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1970s French Sheath Dresses

Madame Gres Vintage 2 pc. Gray Fitted Jacket & Dress Ensemble
Madame Gres Vintage 2 pc. Gray Fitted Jacket & Dress Ensemble

Madame Gres Vintage 2 pc. Gray Fitted Jacket & Dress Ensemble

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a 2 piece dress and fitted jacket ensemble from Madame Gres. It is made of a grey

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Madame Gres 4 Piece Ensemble
Madame Gres 4 Piece Ensemble

Madame Gres 4 Piece Ensemble

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

This incredible four piece ensemble from Madame Gres is drop dead gorgeous, and incredibly sexy as

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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

rare MADAME GRES silk taffeta gown with balloon sleeves 1976
rare MADAME GRES silk taffeta gown with balloon sleeves 1976

rare MADAME GRES silk taffeta gown with balloon sleeves 1976

By Madame Gres

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare raspberry silk taffeta haute couture gown made by Madame Gres dating to 1976. Fits a US 6

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Gres Pink Printed Chiffon Halter Neck Gown, 1970's
Madame Gres Pink Printed Chiffon Halter Neck Gown, 1970's

Madame Gres Pink Printed Chiffon Halter Neck Gown, 1970's

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

A Madame Gres boutique printed chiffon halter neck gown with an unusual draped design at the back

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Grès Dress
Madame Grès Dress

Madame Grès Dress

By Madam Gres

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

GREY -Long draped dress in red jersey. No size indicated, corresponds to a 36FR. To note, presence

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1980s Peplos

Madame Grès Haute Couture, evening gown in black moiré silk - Paris Circa 1980
Madame Grès Haute Couture, evening gown in black moiré silk - Paris Circa 1980

Madame Grès Haute Couture, evening gown in black moiré silk - Paris Circa 1980

By Madam Gres, Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Elegant long black silk moire wrap dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture numbered

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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Bergdorf Goodman Madame X Dress
1950's Bergdorf Goodman Madame X Dress

1950's Bergdorf Goodman Madame X Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

entitled Madame X. The dress is made entirely from wide bands of delicate black pleated silk chiffon

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1950s Unknown Evening Gowns

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress pleated and draped Grès 1962
Black asymmetrical cocktail dress pleated and draped Grès 1962

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress pleated and draped Grès 1962

By Madame Gres

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress pleated and draped. Pleats are made with silk jersey. The second

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gres Red Jersey  Wool Dress with Cropped Jacket set
1950s Gres Red Jersey  Wool Dress with Cropped Jacket set

1950s Gres Red Jersey Wool Dress with Cropped Jacket set

By Madame Alix Gres

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare 1950s Red Madame Grès couture Dress with wool cropped jacket. Dress has zipper in the front

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Madame Gres 2pc Gray Herringbone Jacket and Dress, Circa 1950
Madame Gres 2pc Gray Herringbone Jacket and Dress, Circa 1950

Madame Gres 2pc Gray Herringbone Jacket and Dress, Circa 1950

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a gray vintage 2piece dress and jacket set by Madame Gres, from 1950. The set is light wool

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1950s French Blazers

1980s Madame Grès Silk Jersey Draped Gown
1980s Madame Grès Silk Jersey Draped Gown

1980s Madame Grès Silk Jersey Draped Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

Rare matte silk jersey open midriff with velvet band gown in a cream halter top and gabardine skirt. No label however confirmed by Haute Couture specialist.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Madame et la Jeune Fille Black Velvet Evening Gown
Madame et la Jeune Fille Black Velvet Evening Gown

Madame et la Jeune Fille Black Velvet Evening Gown

Located in New Hope, PA

left side zipper and a full bias cut skirt. This dress is in excellent condition. Measurements; Bust

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920
Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920

Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920

By Babani

Located in Toulon, FR

Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920 Paris Circa 1920/1930 Satin electric blue silk

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1920s French Delphos Gowns

Pierre Cardin Couture Babydoll Dress
Pierre Cardin Couture Babydoll Dress

Pierre Cardin Couture Babydoll Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in New Hope, PA

This chic little 1960's dress from Pierre Cardin Couture is much more intricate than it appears at

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1960s French Babydoll Day Dresses

1971 Documented Madame Gres Haute Couture Black Lace Dress
1971 Documented Madame Gres Haute Couture Black Lace Dress

1971 Documented Madame Gres Haute Couture Black Lace Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful example of Madame Gres's work during a pivotal moment in the fashion House's

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

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By Norman Norell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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By Judith Leiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Judith Leiber purse features a lovely floral pattern in white and gold rhinestone. There is a gold interior. In good vintage condition, there are some missing rhinestones and sl...

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By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Givenchy

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By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

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Madame Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of madame dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black madame dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Madame dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Madame Gres, L'Wren Scott and Madame Alix Gres are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Madame Dresses?

On average, madame dresses on 1stDibs sell for $3,298, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $43,500 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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