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1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4
1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4

1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a terracotta hue knit. Features a draped neckline and tea length. In

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1940s American Evening Gowns

Jean Louis Scherrer 70's Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Tea Length Dress
Jean Louis Scherrer 70's Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Tea Length Dress

Jean Louis Scherrer 70's Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Tea Length Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

An exquisite example of 1970's Parisian Haute Couture by Jean Louis Scherrer, this silk chiffon gown embodies movement, romance, and impeccable craftsmanship. Cut from fine black sil...

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1970s French Ballerina Dresses

1970s Ruth McCulloch Black Dress with Rhinestone Trim
1970s Ruth McCulloch Black Dress with Rhinestone Trim

1970s Ruth McCulloch Black Dress with Rhinestone Trim

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Gorgeous 1970s Ruth McCulloch tea length black crepe evening dress embellished with a thick trim of

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1970s American Evening Dresses

James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s
James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s

James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

this high caliber craftsmanship, this 1960s tea-length dress is made from a lustrous orange silk with a

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1910's Embroidered White Net Tea Dress
1910's Embroidered White Net Tea Dress

1910's Embroidered White Net Tea Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage tea dress/gown dates to the 1910's and is made of white netting that features embroidery at

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1910s Tea Gowns

Ultra Femme  Emroidered Tea Dress
Ultra Femme  Emroidered Tea Dress

Ultra Femme Emroidered Tea Dress

Located in Xiamen, Fujian

Exquisitely emroidered nude-mesh tea dress with ruched hip, capelet, and flared cuff.

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1930s Unknown Day Dresses

Flora Kung Blooming Lilacs Silk Tea Dress with POCKETS - New
Flora Kung Blooming Lilacs Silk Tea Dress with POCKETS - New

Flora Kung Blooming Lilacs Silk Tea Dress with POCKETS - New

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

100% silk jacquard. Maxi dress with soft elastic waist relaxes at 21" and stretches approximately

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1990s American Tea Gowns

FLORA KUNG Noe Cobalt Pindot Tea-length silk dress NWT
FLORA KUNG Noe Cobalt Pindot Tea-length silk dress NWT

FLORA KUNG Noe Cobalt Pindot Tea-length silk dress NWT

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Cobalt silk chiffon georgette dress with generous billowy sleeves, hip yoke, fly-away skirt and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tea Gowns

1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress
1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress

1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

Beautiful 1930's Tea Dress with nude illusion lining. Fine and delicate silk chiffon. The lace is

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1930s French Day Dresses

Elegant & Simple White Edwardian Tea Gown
Elegant & Simple White Edwardian Tea Gown

Elegant & Simple White Edwardian Tea Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a wonderfully elegant and simple white Edwardian tea gown. The back has a series of snaps

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Tea Gowns

Edwardian Off-White, Tea Gown  with Scalloped Embroidery
Edwardian Off-White, Tea Gown  with Scalloped Embroidery

Edwardian Off-White, Tea Gown with Scalloped Embroidery

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a sheer and lovely summertime Edwardian tea gown on a fine cotton netting with rows of

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Tea Gowns

White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace
White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace

White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely white Edwardian tea gown with hand-embroidery and lace inserts. The gown has a

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Tea 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

1920s French beaded flesh- colored muslin dress
1920s French beaded flesh- colored muslin dress

1920s French beaded flesh- colored muslin dress

Located in Newark, DE

Anonymous, circa 1910-20 A beaded muslin dress, 1910s, the pale pink ground embroidered overall

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20th Century French Tea Gowns

Flora Kung Pink Gray Floral Bouquet Silk Dress - NWT
Flora Kung Pink Gray Floral Bouquet Silk Dress - NWT

Flora Kung Pink Gray Floral Bouquet Silk Dress - NWT

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Pretty pink mock wrap dress with flared skirt and ties at back. 3/4 sleeves. Approximately 41" long

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2010s American Tea Gowns

Flora Kung Black Burgundy Tiny Floral Printed Silk Crepe Dress
Flora Kung Black Burgundy Tiny Floral Printed Silk Crepe Dress

Flora Kung Black Burgundy Tiny Floral Printed Silk Crepe Dress

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Depending on the wearer's build, this dress can be worn with buttons at the front or the back. A

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Early 2000s American Tea Gowns

Flora Kung Green Ivy Print Silk Jersey Flare Dress - NWT
Flora Kung Green Ivy Print Silk Jersey Flare Dress - NWT

Flora Kung Green Ivy Print Silk Jersey Flare Dress - NWT

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

-loved" or "EUC" silk dresses: Good quality silk snags easily like a diva and tends to lose its magical

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2010s American Tea Gowns

White Aqua Floral DIANA Silk Sailor Dress from Flora Kung
White Aqua Floral DIANA Silk Sailor Dress from Flora Kung

White Aqua Floral DIANA Silk Sailor Dress from Flora Kung

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Material: 100% finest-quality exclusive floral silk jacquard Removable silk georgette tie/bow Print: Aqua orchids on white Wear something no one else can have. Wear a one-of-a-kind ...

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1980s American Tea Gowns

Vintage FLORA KUNG Black Gray Print Long Midi Silk  Dress NWT
Vintage FLORA KUNG Black Gray Print Long Midi Silk  Dress NWT

Vintage FLORA KUNG Black Gray Print Long Midi Silk Dress NWT

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

One of a kind lovely long flowy black gray print dress with statement white schoolgirl collar and

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1990s American Tea Gowns

Flora Kung floral print 3-tier silk CATIA midi dress in almond
Flora Kung floral print 3-tier silk CATIA midi dress in almond

Flora Kung floral print 3-tier silk CATIA midi dress in almond

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

New with tag. 3-tier lined floral silk jacquard dress in almond color exclusive print. Couture

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1980s American Tea Gowns

Lush Floral Printed Silk Jacquard Ensemble Set - new with tag
Lush Floral Printed Silk Jacquard Ensemble Set - new with tag

Lush Floral Printed Silk Jacquard Ensemble Set - new with tag

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Couture workmanship and details on this FLORA KUNG printed silk jacquard set includes: - Exclusive FLORA KUNG designed floral silk jacquard weave - Exclusive FLORA KUNG print - Remov...

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1980s American Tea Gowns

Tea Dye Dress Beige Red Flowers Vintage 1950s
Tea Dye Dress Beige Red Flowers Vintage 1950s

Tea Dye Dress Beige Red Flowers Vintage 1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

Lovely short puff sleeve dress from 1950s. Features beige base almost tea dye shade effect material

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1950s Belgian Casual Dresses

1950's black sequin and taffeta  tea length evening dress
1950's black sequin and taffeta  tea length evening dress

1950's black sequin and taffeta tea length evening dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a black sequin and taffeta evening dress. It is sleeveless, with a black sequin shelf

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Navy Blue Strapless Lace Velvet Evening Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Navy Blue Strapless Lace Velvet Evening Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Navy Blue Strapless Lace Velvet Evening Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Dolce & Gabbana navy blue and silver-tone strapless tea-length lace dress with boning at bodice

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black and Gold Rose Lame Sheer Evening Dress
1920s Black and Gold Rose Lame Sheer Evening Dress

1920s Black and Gold Rose Lame Sheer Evening Dress

Located in Houston, TX

display blooming roses made of interwoven gold metallic thread. The tea - length dress has gathered fabric

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1920s Evening Dresses

Malcom Starr 60s Green Chiffon Gown with Rhinestones
Malcom Starr 60s Green Chiffon Gown with Rhinestones

Malcom Starr 60s Green Chiffon Gown with Rhinestones

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

encircled by a collar of rhinestones. Shirred at bust with empire waist. Fully Lined. Beautiful tea length

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1960s American Evening Gowns

edwardian tea dress backless eye lit
edwardian tea dress backless eye lit

edwardian tea dress backless eye lit

Located in New York, NY

1900 edwarin tea dress ..backless eye lit

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Early 1900s Unknown Tea Gowns

Silk Chiffon Printed Tea Dress
Silk Chiffon Printed Tea Dress

Silk Chiffon Printed Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty silk chiffon tea dress with a button front and ruffles around the kneck. The dress has ca

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1970s Unknown Day Dresses

Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress
Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress

Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress

Located in New York, NY

Dating to the late aughts this dress has a rare almost empire waist.

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Early 1900s American Tea Gowns

1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist
1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist

1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s beige silk chiffon tea dress with dropped waist: pink and green floral sprays adorn this

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Informal Dresses

1920s Hand-Beaded and Embroidered Peach Organdy Tea Dress
1920s Hand-Beaded and Embroidered Peach Organdy Tea Dress

1920s Hand-Beaded and Embroidered Peach Organdy Tea Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 1920s tea dress in peach cotton organdy: embroidered and elaborately beaded with glass

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Summer Dresses

20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals
20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals

20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1920s beaded chiffon dropped-waist tea dress in yellow background and yellow ground

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Royal Purple Silk Net Tea Dress with Velvet Bow
1920s Royal Purple Silk Net Tea Dress with Velvet Bow

1920s Royal Purple Silk Net Tea Dress with Velvet Bow

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful and very unusual 1920s tea dress in royal purple heavy netting with handkerchief

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Summer Dresses

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Tea Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of tea dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Gray tea dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Tea dresses designed by Flora Kung, Morphew and Ossie Clark — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Tea Dresses?

Prices for tea dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $230 and can go as high as $6,900, while these items, on average, fetch $988.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Tea Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.

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