1930's Black Mesh Gown with Silk Accents and Nude Slip Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's gown is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with silk accents and nude slip.
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Vintage 1930s Gown
Vintage 1930's Black and Gold Rayon Gown with Tie Front Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black and gold fabric. Features a tie front which crosses the shoulders to create a flowing sleeve. There are side snap closures. In excellent vintage cond...
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Gown
1930's Bullocks "The Evening Room" Gold and Black Lame Gown Size 8
By Bullocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bullocks gown is composed of a gold and black silk lame. The back features a plunge design with godets that fall from the waist to hem for add flare. This is an absolutely stunn...
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Gown
JEAN CAROL 1930's Feather Bust Gown with Drape and Sheer Bodice Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Carol gown is composed of a silk crepe and features a sheer bodice with feather applique. There is a center front draping detail and center back zipper closure with button...
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Gown
Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace.
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20th Century Vintage 1930s Gown
1990S Sophie Sitbon Golden Brown Rayon Satin Old Hollywood 1930S Style Gown L
Located in New York, NY
Dress is in vintage condition but does retain it's original store tag so we believe this dress has never been worn. 1990S Sophie Sitbon Golden Brown Rayon Satin Old Hollywood 1930S ...
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1990s Vintage 1930s Gown
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
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1990s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Black Dress from Ribbon Work, 1930s-1940s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Black dress made from a ribbon work, from the 1930s-1940s. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Ch...
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20th Century Vintage 1930s Gown
1930s Beige Lace Dress
Located in Alford, MA
1930s beige lace dress featuring a square neckline, short sleeves, and a dropped waistline with slight shirring at the sides, where there are slits at the hem; the front and back pan...
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Gown
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut low back evening gown, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
'Hairclips', Fall-Winter 1988 The collection was the first time Gallilano had presented bias-cut 1930s inspired evening gowns - something that was to become a signature for the rest...
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1980s British Vintage 1930s Gown
1960 Kiki Hart Black Lace & Sequin Caplet Gown W/ Black Silk Satin Ribbon Belt
By Kiki Hart
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Kiki Hart black lace and sequin nude illusion 1930s-inspired caplet gown with black silk satin ribbon belt.
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1960s American Vintage 1930s Gown
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1930's Ivory Charmeuse Sleeveless Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an ivory charmeuse sleeveless, 1930's gown with a simple and sleek silhouette most evocative of the Hollywood glamour and style of that period.
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20th Century Unknown Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ballet pink chiffon 2pc robe and gown. Robe has self sash waist belt and thin soft blue satin tie at neck. The gown has a delicate soft blue rosebud embroidery at bust.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White chiffon gown with delicate ivory lace bust and single rose appliqué.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink chiffon gown with pleated bust and silk leaf appliqué at bust.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fire red silk satin gown with delicate beige lace at hem and bust.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lavender floral gown with princess sleeve, delicate silk embroidery throughout bodice, and white lace hem.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cream silk satin gown with soft gather detailing at bust and finished with lace accents.
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1940s Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White satin halter gown with ribbon appliqué at bust and hook and eye closure at back.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red silk satin short gown with side slits, beige lace trim and double heart design embroidery.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Canary yellow satin gown with wide cape sleeve straps and delicate beige lace around bust and hem. Small satin ties at waist side seams.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ballet pink chiffon mini dress with layered lace cap sleeves and lace hem. Butterfly appliques throughout.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink satin pajama set with cream lace detail and button up top with waist tie closure.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale orange sleeveless mini dress with cupid embroideries and delicate lace trim at hem, neck & armholes.
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Gown
Stop Sénès Couture Silk Crepe Evening Gown with Beaded Bodice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1930s-inspired evening gown from Stop Sénès. This couture gown is done in raspberry red silk, is bias cut, and has a stunning drop-cutout covered with rhinestone and glass...
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1970s Italian Vintage 1930s Gown
1930's bias cut silk gown with peacock print
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful handmade peacock printed bias cut gown dating to the 1930's. Fits a size 2-6 due to the bias cut.
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1930s Vintage 1930s Gown
1930s Style Sheer Chiffon Gown
Located in New York, NY
From the 1990s with raw hems in the style of Alberta Ferretti and Alexander McQueen however this dress has no label.
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1990s Vintage 1930s Gown
1930s Floral Silk & Cotton Net Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Floral Silk & Cotton Net Gown
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1990s Vintage 1930s Gown
1930s Style Deconstructed Sheer Bias Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Style Deconstructed Sheer Bias Gown
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1990s Vintage 1930s Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1930's Harlow Inspired White Silk Gown Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990's John Galliano for House of Dior asymmetric bias cut gown. Sleeveless cowl neckline with asymmetric treatment at hip. Fashioned of off white weighty hammered silk. Zipp...
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Late 20th Century Vintage 1930s Gown
Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown
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1990s Vintage 1930s Gown
1990S 1930'S Art Deco Old Hollywood Style Bias Cut Vintage Bridal Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930'S Art Deco Old Hollywood Style Bias Cut Vintage Bridal Gown
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1990s Vintage 1930s Gown
1970S Koos Van Der Akker Gold & Black Silk Bias Cut Gown Made From 1930'S Lamé
Located in New York, NY
1970S Koos Van Der Akker Gold & Black Silk Bias Cut Gown Made From 1930'S Lamé
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1970s Vintage 1930s Gown
Tom Ford Gucci 1930s Style Bias Cut Chiffon Gown, 1990s
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
1990s Tom Ford Gucci 1930s Style Bias Cut Chiffon Gown
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1990s Italian Vintage 1930s Gown
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in New York, NY
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
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1990s British Vintage 1930s Gown
1930s Black Chiffon & Lace Bias-Cut Gown w/ Tiny Buttons
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderfully delicate black 30s / Early 40s silk chiffon and lace gown with with a slightly ruched bodice and tiny silk covered buttons. Elbow length full sleeves and flared silk la...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Gown
1930s Inspired Chloe Slip Gown In Yellow Silk W/ Burgundy Chantilly-Style Lace
By Chloé
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1930s-inspired Chloe gown with spaghetti straps, a butter yellow slip under layer and a burgundy Chantilly-style lace overlay, embroidered with gold metallic florals beco...
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1990s French Vintage 1930s Gown
John Galliano for Christian Dior 1930s Bias Inspired Chiffon and Lace Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Dress is new with tags. It says it is an American size 8 however the bust is small. and with the bias construction would look great on anyone from a 2 to a 6.
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Late 20th Century French Vintage 1930s Gown
John Galliiano Bias Cut Gown
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, black, satin, 1930's inspired, bias cut, evening gown with fine lace detail at the bust and shoulder.
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Late 20th Century Vintage 1930s Gown
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Vintage 1930s Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage 1930s gown for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Brown and more in stock now. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but House of Worth, Chanel and Chloe each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage 1930s Gown?
The price for a vintage 1930s gown starts at $295 and tops out at $4,000, and on average, selling for $995.
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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