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Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

From the moment it glided down the runway, this look distilled the sensual precision that defines Thierry Mugler’s early-’90s mastery: a vision of sculpted femininity rendered in liq...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Trelise Cooper 1990s Navy Blue Liquid Silk Rhinestone Vintage 90s Midi Dress
Trelise Cooper 1990s Navy Blue Liquid Silk Rhinestone Vintage 90s Midi Dress

Trelise Cooper 1990s Navy Blue Liquid Silk Rhinestone Vintage 90s Midi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous mid 1990s TRELISE COOPER navy blue 'liquid' silk belted midi dress! This beauty is so flattering and forgiving! Features hundreds of hand-sewn rhinestones on the mesh bodice...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant  liquid silk Cocktail dress
Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant  liquid silk Cocktail dress

Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant liquid silk Cocktail dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York City, NY

Kimono style top . V neck cut front and back in ivory and black liquid silk. Evergreen cocktail dress by Geoffrey Beene. Excellent condition. No signs of any wear. Zipper back clos...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown
1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown

1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour.

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly magnificent and highly coveted Jacques Griffe haute couture champagne liquid silk satin hourglass bustier gown dating back to the early 1950's.

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

NWT's LES HABITUDES Vintage Black Liquid Silk Cowl Evening Gown Maxi Dress Lace
NWT's LES HABITUDES Vintage Black Liquid Silk Cowl Evening Gown Maxi Dress Lace

NWT's LES HABITUDES Vintage Black Liquid Silk Cowl Evening Gown Maxi Dress Lace

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes Vintage Jet black liquid silk Bias cut with beautiful panels, especially the triangles on the sides Little dart/panel at bottom hem to create depth Mermaid like hem Dou...

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2010s Evening Gowns

Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown
Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown

Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A seriously sexy 90s Richard Tyler liquid silk velvet gown in black with low front draped décolletage and plunging laced back.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set
Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set

Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Spectacular Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre vintage museum-worthy collector's item. Draped bustier top with attached bow and an envelope draped skirt. Made in a mix of 74% silk an...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress

By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Crafted in a rich wine red to deep purple liquid silk, the gown skims the body with a sleek, sculptural fit that reflects Mugler’s signature vision of power and femininity.

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Stunning Vintage Donna Karan 1990s Liquid Gold Silk Plunging 90s Halter Gown
Stunning Vintage Donna Karan 1990s Liquid Gold Silk Plunging 90s Halter Gown

Stunning Vintage Donna Karan 1990s Liquid Gold Silk Plunging 90s Halter Gown

By Donna Karan

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning and sexy 1990s DONNA KARAN black label 'liquid gold' silk halter evening dress. Plunging neckline with an additional built in halter support.

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Seen on Elaine Irwin and Karen Mulder in Yves Saint Laurent’s early ’90s campaigns and editorials, this gown remains a true collector’s piece. Made from silk lamé, the fabric shines ...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress
Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress

Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous Jean Louis Scherrer liquid gold silk blend pleated dress with a numbered couture label and hand-stitching throughout. Pleated skirt and double button front closure. Detai...

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Halston Olive Green Liquid Silk Vintage 70s Short Sleeve Maxi Shirt Dress
1970s Halston Olive Green Liquid Silk Vintage 70s Short Sleeve Maxi Shirt Dress

1970s Halston Olive Green Liquid Silk Vintage 70s Short Sleeve Maxi Shirt Dress

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Effortlessly chic late 70s HALSTON olive green liquid silk maxi shirt dress! Features a tailored bodice with a forgiving flirty skirt Buttons up the front, and drapes the body beauti...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown
Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown

Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown

By Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in US

This stunning Versace gown, dating back to the 1990's, was part of a collection of silk jersey gowns dubbed "liquid silk" because they hugged a woman's figure so well when wearing, t...

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT
Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT

Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT

By Jenny Packham

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious evening gown of black silk Refined draped neck décolleté with wide, fine stritched straps The top is slim cut and the waist is accentuated with a decorative Ribbons a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Evening Gowns

1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown
1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown

1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949.

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1940s French Wedding Dresses

2006 Alexander McQueen Lifetime Black Silk Halter Bias-Cut Tiered Ruffle Gown
2006 Alexander McQueen Lifetime Black Silk Halter Bias-Cut Tiered Ruffle Gown

2006 Alexander McQueen Lifetime Black Silk Halter Bias-Cut Tiered Ruffle Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A highly coveted and totally timeless Alexander McQueen black liquid silk bias-cut tiered ruffle gown dating back to his 2006 fall-winter collection called 'The Widows of Culloden'.

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Early 2000s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown
1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown

1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is a beauty! Made of the finest liquid silk this is a gown to be treasured. This would have been meant for the boudoir but it could easily be worn as an actual gown in our moder...

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Purple Liquid Silk Satin Draped Evening Dress With Low Back
Vintage Purple Liquid Silk Satin Draped Evening Dress With Low Back

Vintage Purple Liquid Silk Satin Draped Evening Dress With Low Back

Located in Portland, OR

This is an absolutely stunning vintage purple liquid Silk draped evening dress! The dress has dramatic draping that defines the gorgeous open back and because it is sleeveless, your ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

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By LUCA LUCA

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...

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1980s American Jumpsuits

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005

By Calvin Klein Collection

Located in Marlborough, GB

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa navy silk gown, 2005 Worn by Natalia Vodianova to the launch party of CK’s Euphoria fragrance, which she was the face of. Sensual and minim...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress
1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress

1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress

By KIMBERLY

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s Kelly green 100% Virgin wool knit short sleeve shift dress! Super soft virgin wool feels luxurious against the skin! Flattering shift shape, with a slight A-line. Mod butt...

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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown
Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown

Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown

By Versace

Located in North Wales, PA

A stunning floor-length evening gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection under Donatella Versace. Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured und...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Beige Satin Black Lace Overlay Bodycon Sleeveless Dress
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Beige Satin Black Lace Overlay Bodycon Sleeveless Dress

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Beige Satin Black Lace Overlay Bodycon Sleeveless Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the early 2000s, this knee-length Dolce & Gabbana dress blends black floral lace over champagne-colored satin, creating an elegant wardrobe staple. The chic design features ...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Sheath Dresses

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...

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1970s French Blouses

GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock

GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock

By Raymond Lee Jewelers

Located in Boca Raton, FL

GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA-certified 18k Yellow Gold engagement ring features a 3.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, co...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown

1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown

By Guy Laroche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...

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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in New York, NY

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...

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2010s American Bustiers

1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress
1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress

1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-ey...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

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H 11 in W 8 in L 20 in

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...

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1990s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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Liquid Silk Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary liquid silk gown for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, beige and more. If you’re looking for a liquid silk gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Givenchy and Mary McFadden each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Liquid Silk Gown?

On average, a liquid silk gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,950, while they’re typically $765 on the low end and $7,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses 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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