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Vintage Black Fur Cape

Exclusive Black Broadtail Lamb Fur Cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Persian lamb fur cape We offer more Persian/Broadtail Lamb and other luxury fur items, view
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20th Century Vintage Black Fur Cape

Brown crepe cape with sleeves and furs Worth
By Worth
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown crepe cape with sleeves and furs
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1930s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Exclusive Black Short Persian Lamb fur cape/jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage jacket is short as a cape with puffed short sleeves, trimmed with snake print leather
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20th Century Vintage Black Fur Cape

1950s A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult Beaver Fur Cape
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult dark brown beaver fur cape, with classic
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1960s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

1970s Black Wool Cape with Fox Trim
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1970's short black wool cape with large brown/grey fox fur trim. Large fur hook closure
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1970s Vintage Black Fur Cape

1950s A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult Fur Cape
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult black persian fur cape with silver fox fur
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1960s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Mink Fur Reversible Cape Leather Fringe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exclusive rare reversible leather brown mink cape/stole We offer more luxury fur items, view our
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

Vintage Marshall and Snelgrove Black Velvet Cape with Fur Lining.
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage cape by Marshall and Snelgrove. The cape is in black velvet with a white fur
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1940s British Vintage Black Fur Cape

Sprung Freres Paris Brown Cashmere Fur Stole Cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exclusive vintage cape with sleeves is trimmed with soft fur. We offer more luxury fur items
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20th Century French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Hippy Chic Checked Wool Fox Fur Stole Cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This cape style coat made from green checked wool and hand artist designed with gold fabrics. We
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

Black oversize fake-furs cape with black buttons Jean Patou Paris Circa 1980's
By Jean Patou Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black oversize fake-furs cape with black buttons. Fake leather button-tab and black silk lining
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1980s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Unworn Sprung Frères Reversible Cashmere & Sable Fur Stole Cape
Located in Geneva, CH
Unworn late 80s Sprung Frères reversible cashmere stole/cape with sable fur trim all around the
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1980s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Carlo Tivioli by Mario Borsato Vintage brown marten fur cape
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Carlo Tivioli by Mario Borsato marten fur coat. Cape model with neck bow fastening, long sleeve and
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1980s Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Christian Dior Greenish Brown Suede Cape Coat Trimmed with Fox Fur
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - Italy Beautiful Christian Dior Boutique Cuirs greenish brown suede cape
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1980s Vintage Black Fur Cape

Bonnie Cashin Cape with Hood HBA Furs Raccoon 1970s Vintage Rare OSFM
By Bonnie Cashin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Exquisite Bonnie Cashin for HBA Furs Hooded Raccoon Fur Cape, circa 1974. Lined in black fabric
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1970s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Elegant Black Cashmere Fox Fur Flared Hooded Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Flared Cashmere/wool coat with attached hood and soft black fox fur We offer more luxury fur and
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

20th Century Maison Martin Margiela Rabbit Fur Cropped Poncho
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
20th Century Maison Martin Margiela Black Rabbit Fur Cropped Poncho with a cowl neckline and high
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20th Century Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Bohemian Blue & Silver Silk Ikat Pattern Mantle Capelet W/ Silver Fox Fur Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
constructed into a 1930's Bohemian-style pouffe shoulder mantle cape that softly tapers in back. Fully lined
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1930s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Black lapin fur fringes jacket cape
Located in Capri, IT
Black lapin fur fringes jacket cape
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1990s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Vintage Glossy Pony Fur Cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage cape is made of glossy pony skin fur. It has 3 closing hooks , no pockets Color
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

Stylish Check Wool Cape Coat with Black Fox Fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
attached cape with 2 pockets, 3 buttons and trimmed with black fox fur. Its in very good condition. Appears
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20th Century German Vintage Black Fur Cape

1970s Faux Astrakhan Midi Coat with Cape
Located in Alford, MA
Black faux astrakhan coat that features a detachable cape. The fitted, princess-style body is
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1970s North American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Balzani Blue Beaver Fur Coat
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Balzani fur cape long below the knees, in real blue-tinted beaver fur, shawl collar, hidden pockets
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1980s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult Shearling Cape
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.EL.O. Vintage Cult brown striped shearling coat with black fur. Model with lapel collar
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1980s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that
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Late 20th Century Russian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Suzanne Belperron Paris circa 1936 Ruby, Rose Quartz, Enamel "Fleur" Brooch
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
. . . wear a marvelous cape of Jaeckel’s grey lemming fur and fasten it at the neck with a jeweled flower of
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1930s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rare Reversible Sheared Mink Fur Velvet Cape Style Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This cape style jacket is made of soft sheared mink which is reversible and can be worn from both
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

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40's Fur Cape
Located in Topanga, CA
1940's sheared black seal fur cape. Exaggerated shoulders make it very dramatic on. Crystal
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1940s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Size: one size
French black Breitschwanz and fox fur cape
Located in Newark, DE
lovely cape in black Breitschwanz adorned around the collar and the lower hem by a thick fox fur
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Black Fur Cape

1960's Black Mink Cape
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
mink cape features black mink fur, a collar, armholes on each side and an opulent button closure on the
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1960s Vintage Black Fur Cape

Ermine Fur Jacket - Pucci Lined
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a rare mint condition white ermine fur swing jacket from the 1950's. This
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1950s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Traina-Norell 1950s Black Wool Cropped Capelet Jacket Size 6 / 8.
By Traina-Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Traina-Norell 1950s black wool cropped 3 button capelet jacket will fit an USA size 6/8. Jacket
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1950s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Vintage George Simonton Black Cape with Fur Trim Capelet Detail
Located in Houston, TX
classic capelet that snaps over top of the cape. The capelet is trimmed in plush, glossy black rabbit fur
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Vintage Perry Ellis Revillon Silver Persian Lamb Fur Coat Cape
By Perry Ellis
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a vintage Perry Ellis Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue silver grey persian lamb fur coat with
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1980s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Wool and Fox Button Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
espresso brown fox fur edging as well as glossy button details. The triangular shawl is large enough to
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1970s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Mondrian 1980s cardigan jacket lapin insert angora wool brown women's size 42
By Mondrian
Located in Brindisi, IT
Mondrian cape jacket, with rabbit fur piping - Brown fur cuffs - Waist closure with two laces. In
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1980s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Franka, full length black marabou fur cape, c. 1960s
Located in London, GB
Black marabou full length cape made by Franka, which was a 1960s couturier in central London. The
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1960s British Vintage Black Fur Cape

Rare J. Mendel Black Astrakhan & Fox Fur Trim Wraparound Cape Circa 1983
By J Mendel
Located in Studio City, CA
This historical and rare, circa 1983 J. Mendel black astrakhan cape was one of the first garments
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1980s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1960s Plaid Wool Cape with Navy Faux Fur Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Plaid Wool Cape with Navy Faux Fur Collar, decorated buttons, arm slits, pockets, and a full
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1960s Vintage Black Fur Cape

Fox Fur Trimmed Reversible Cape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fox fur trimmed reversible cape from the 1990s. Dark brown fox fur, one side of the cape is a
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1990s Canadian Vintage Black Fur Cape

1970s Black Wool Felt Hooded Cocoon Cape with Fox Fur Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Black Wool Felt Cocoon Cape w/ Fox Fur Trim. Low arm hold trimmed with fur. Fastens at throat
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1970s Vintage Black Fur Cape

Bonnie Cashin Faux Fur Lined Hooded Cape
By Bonnie Cashin
Located in New York, NY
Bonnie Cashin dusty plum toned canvas hooded cape with heather plush lining. signature "coach
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1960s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Adrienne Landau Lux black velvet & sable tail fur cape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Luxurious & over the top, black velvet cape...Trimmed with lush sable tails and lined in warm fuzzy
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1980s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Pink Hooded Soft Suede Tuscany Lamb Shearling Fur Cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Color is pink outside /black inside, made in Italy The cape is in pre owned condition. Size is M/L
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

Faux Fur Leopard Print Reversible Swing Cape and Leopard Beret, 1960s
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s faux fur leopard cape is completely reversible to a soft camel color wool . Wonderful slight
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1960s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult brown beaver fur cape
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult (Pellicceria Cervini) brown beaver fur cape. Crewneck model, neck closure
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1980s Vintage Black Fur Cape

Comme Faux Fur Capelet
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons faux fur brown capelet featuring attached black satin sleeves. Circa 2004.
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1990s Japanese Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Christian Dior Greenish Brown Suede Cape Coat Trimmed with Fox Fur
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Beautiful Christian Dior Boutique Cuirs greenish brown suede cape Coat trimmed with fox brown fur
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1980s Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Christian Dior Greenish Brown Suede Cape Coat Trimmed with Fox Fur
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Beautiful Christian Dior Boutique Cuirs greenish brown suede cape Coat trimmed with fox brown fur
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1980s Vintage Black Fur Cape

60s Persian Lamb Cape with Lush Fox Fur Trim and Collar
Located in Gresham, OR
A great 1960s black Persian lamb cape with unusual "stole" shaped front, grosgrain piped arm holes
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1960s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Rare Pierre Cardin Space Age Vinyl Cape Espresso Brown Faux Fur Lining 60s M
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible space age cape was made by Pierre Cardin in the 1960s. Made from an unusual
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1960s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

ADRIENNE LANDAU Size One Size Black Cashmere / Viscose Cape
By Adrienne Landau
Located in San Francisco, CA
ADRIENNE LANDAU Oversized Cape comes in a black tone in cashmere / viscose solid material, with a
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20th Century Vintage Black Fur Cape

Sensational 1940s Fox Cape
Located in London, GB
This is a superb example of a 1940s fox fur cape in a two-tone graduated colour. The cape has
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1940s Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Size: Small to Medium
A fine 1980s Italian leopard print cape in pony skin and mink fur by Beltrami
Located in London, GB
and panels of a heavy black knit in between. The collar is made from a brown mink fur. The cape also
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1980s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Bob Mackie Rhinestone-Studded Mink Cape
By Bob Mackie
Located in Alford, MA
Spectacular fur cocoon cape by Bob Mackie in dark ranch mink trimmed in brown fox. The herringbone
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Vintage Green Wool Cape with Pearl Embellishments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cape is composed of a green wool with black faux fur trim. The cape is a vintage design with
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Carlo Tivioli by Mario Borsato marten fur
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Carlo Tivioli by Mario Borsato marten fur. Cape model with neck bow fastening, long sleeve and over
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1980s Vintage Black Fur Cape

1950s Wards Silk Lined Silver Mink Cape Jacket
Located in London, GB
This immaculate 1950s silver mink fur caplet is by American furriers Ward Bros and is in pristine
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1950s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

J. Mendel Fur Trimmed Jacket
By J Mendel
Located in New York, NY
J.Mendel black cashmere cape/jacket with mink trim, along neck, sleeves and hem. High
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1980s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Gucci Mongolian Fur Capelette and Plaid Wool Skirt
By Gucci
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Gucci black Mongolian fur capelette with a suede front tie [$2500] paired with a 1970s Gucci
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1970s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Edwards-Lowell Beverly Hills Cashmere Wrap With Fox Fur Trim
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Edwards-Lowell of Beverly Hills cashmere cape / wrap with black fox fur trim. Made of soft and
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1970s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Fendi for Henri Bendel
By Fendi
Located in New Hope, PA
This gorgeous Fendi wrap was retailed by Henri Bendel. Rich and luxurious black fox fur trims all
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

1960's Artisanal Balzani Black Sheepskin Fur Cape
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Exquisite artisanal fringed black cape, 100 % sheepskin, fully lined, from the Italian tailoring
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1960s Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Gianni Versace Leather Fur Collar Insert Black Cape Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Coat of the 80s of the Italian designer Gianni Versace. The coat has inserts in leather and sheepskin on the neck and a very large and precious button at the height of the collar, al...
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1980s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

1970s Unique Fendi Fur and Silk Organza Cape (S)
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Port Hope, ON
I believe this a sheared mink cape, but could be chinchilla. The hand work is magnificent combining
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1970s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Brown Mink Cape
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless glamorous mink cape in beautiful shades of rich brown. The heavy satin of the lining is
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1950s Swiss Rococo Revival Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Fur

  • Brown Mink Cape
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H 43 in. W 10 in. D 5 in.
1940s Colobus Monkey Black Fur Coat
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage black colobus monkey fur coat with black soutache embroidered collar in truly
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1940s Vintage Black Fur Cape

MaxMara Late 20th Century Black Cashmere & Mink Fur Coat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
from black cashmere and features a soft mink fur shawl collar. Includes side slit pockets and a button
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Glamorous Vintage Ermine Cape
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Rare and unusual vintage Ermine Cape This is a beautiful piece. There are no arm
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1940s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Galanos Broadtail Full Length Cape
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
High drama in a full length Galanos black broadtail fur opera cape with gathered fur neck ruffle
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1970s French Denim with Monkey Fur Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
Blue denim with black monkey fur and beaded trim. Photographed with a 1960s monkey fur cape also
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1970s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Marshall Field Brown Mink Fur Stole Wrap, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's dark brown (near black) mink stole wrap from famed Chicago department store, Marshall Field
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1950s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Goldscheider Vienna Elegant Lady in 'Evening Dress' by Claire Herczeg circa 1937
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Claire Weiss
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant lady in evening dress and fur cape Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Dating
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Figurine 'Evening Dress' by Claire Herczeg, circa 1938
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Claire Weiss
Located in Vienna, AT
wide skirt part. Over it she wears a white fur cape, her hair pinned up and matched to the color of the
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Ceramic

Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black chenille fur mini dress with fringe detail at bottom. This dress has a soft hand with a deep
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1980s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Alaia
Size: 4-6
Canadian Pictorial Hooked Rug from New Newfoundland - Cheticamp
Located in New York, NY
#21271 Canadian Pictorial Hooked Carpet Canadian Newfoundland, Cape Breton Island Cape Breton Home
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1930s Canadian Adirondack Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Wool

1940s Silver Fox Fur Cape
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage 1940s crystal fox fur cape with arm slits and black satin lining. Gorgeous
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1940s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Size: Free (Small, Medium, Large)
black mink fur stole cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This cape is light weight and made of very soft quality mink and can worn as a cape or stole, can
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20th Century Vintage Black Fur Cape

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W 48.04 in. L 19.3 in.
Hooded Blue Sheared Mink Fur Cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage cape is with a hood, softly pleated shoulders, 2 pockets , 2 wholes for hands, 3 fur
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

1960s A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult Velver And Fur Cape
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Cappa A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult in velluto marrone. Collo rotondo e orlo sul fondo bordato in pelliccia di volpe bianca. Chiusura frontale con alamari e ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Black Fur Cape

Embroidered belted cape with fox fur collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This cape is designed by Cobayashi. Material outside is 98% cotton/ 2% elasthane, Inside is soft
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Black Fur Cape

1960s Bepe Création de Paris Black Fringed Persian Lamb Fur Cape Jacket
Located in Munich, DE
Exquisite 1960S "BEPE CRÉATION de PARIS" for "Pelz Laas Dortmund" black Persian lamb fur cape with
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1960s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Vintage Maximilian New York Russian Sable Fur Cape
By Maximilian
Located in Portland, OR
. This is a luxurious, fully lined fur cape that is made of the high quality sable that you would expect
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1990s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

Oscar de la Renta Couture beaded fur evening cape
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evening drama from Oscar de la Renta, Couture...Victorian inspired evening cape of black sheared
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1970s Christian Dior Suede Leopard Print Cape with Fox Fur Collar
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Vintage Christian Dior Suede Leopard Print Cape lined in wool with fox fur collar and
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1970s French Vintage Black Fur Cape

Harolde's Vintage Leopard Faux Fur Cape 1960s Chic Outerwear S/M
Located in Portland, OR
in a faux fur leopard animal print and has a label that reads: Harolde's. This cape has big silver
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1960s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

1980s Vintage Leopard Dyed Rabbit Fur Batwing Cape, Coat or Poncho
Located in Sparks, NV
Leopard dyed rabbit fur cape coat by Wilson's. Fully lined with front hook closure. Free size, the
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1980s American Vintage Black Fur Cape

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Vintage Black Fur Cape For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage black fur cape for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black and more. Finding the perfect vintage black fur cape may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Bergdorf Goodman and Halston — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Black Fur Cape?

On average, a vintage black fur cape on 1stDibs sells for $913, while they’re typically $159 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right coats-outerwear for You

There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.

Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.

A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.

While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.

Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.

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