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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi

$775Sale Price|50% Off

H 34.5 in W 59 in D 1 in

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi

Located in Pomona, CA

Buttons and close to the right hand side which is typical Chinese Women Gua Zi style. The embroidery

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage China Buttons

Materials

Silk

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Closure: Button Extra Details: Chinese knot buttons with bell buttons. Foldover front. Boxy fit. Made in

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1990s Japanese Vintage China Buttons

YVES SAINT LAURENT Brocade Jacket Skirt Red Suit "Les Chinoises" Collection 1990
YVES SAINT LAURENT Brocade Jacket Skirt Red Suit "Les Chinoises" Collection 1990

YVES SAINT LAURENT Brocade Jacket Skirt Red Suit "Les Chinoises" Collection 1990

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

” collection, which corresponded with the launch of Yves Saint Laurent’s new fragrance Opium. China served as

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1990s French Vintage China Buttons

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Gianfranco Ferre Top Jewel Chinese Red Blouse Unique Buttons 42 / 6
Gianfranco Ferre Top Jewel Chinese Red Blouse Unique Buttons 42 / 6

Gianfranco Ferre Top Jewel Chinese Red Blouse Unique Buttons 42 / 6

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic GIANFRANCO FERRE beautiful red blouse. Beautiful and timeless Chinese red

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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blouse Chinese Collection, Circa 1980
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blouse Chinese Collection, Circa 1980

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blouse Chinese Collection, Circa 1980

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Black net nylon blouse with details of black and gold buttons and Chinese

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1980s French Vintage China Buttons

Carved Lavender Jade Shield Earrings
Carved Lavender Jade Shield Earrings

Carved Lavender Jade Shield Earrings

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H 0.2 in W 0.91 in L 0.91 in

Carved Lavender Jade Shield Earrings

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

push back earring settings. The holes were drilled to allow wearing as buttons for Chinese aristocrats

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1960s Retro Vintage China Buttons

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Antique Handbell Cast Bronze Buddhist Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Chinese Antique Handbell Cast Bronze Buddhist Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell

Chinese Antique Handbell Cast Bronze Buddhist Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bottle neck form and a Chinese Tao-tie face motif and striker buttons suggest Chinese creation. With its

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Vintage China Buttons

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Bronze

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Chinese Advertising D&G Pencil Skirt
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Chinese Advertising D&G Pencil Skirt

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Chinese Advertising D&G Pencil Skirt

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Atlanta, GA

the colorful graphics of vintage Chinese advertising girls interspersed with Chinese currency. It

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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Rare Vintage Lanvin Chinese Oriental Themed Belted Logo Dress
Rare Vintage Lanvin Chinese Oriental Themed Belted Logo Dress

Rare Vintage Lanvin Chinese Oriental Themed Belted Logo Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Diego, CA

red, black and white in an Oriental/Chinese theme. Buttons all the way down, so can be worn in a

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1970s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Gianni Versace Couture Marco Polo Peacock Silk Shirt 1992
Gianni Versace Couture Marco Polo Peacock Silk Shirt 1992

Gianni Versace Couture Marco Polo Peacock Silk Shirt 1992

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Concord, NC

. Representing the journey of Marco Polo to China. Medusa couture buttons. This print was also shown for South

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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

80s Saint Laurent Green Velvet Ethnic Style Jacket
80s Saint Laurent Green Velvet Ethnic Style Jacket

80s Saint Laurent Green Velvet Ethnic Style Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic YSL look. Olive green cotton velvet trimmed in gold with Chinese buttons. Mandarin collar

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1980s French Vintage China Buttons

1980s Mario Borsato Red Sheepskin Coat
1980s Mario Borsato Red Sheepskin Coat

1980s Mario Borsato Red Sheepskin Coat

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

closure with Chinese knot buttons. Long sleeves and two welt pockets. Years: 80s Size: 40 IT Flat

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1980s Vintage China Buttons

Shangai Tang iridescent red shantung silk outfit
Shangai Tang iridescent red shantung silk outfit

Shangai Tang iridescent red shantung silk outfit

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Milano, IT

closure with Chinese buttons, matching straight trousers with zip closure. SIZE IT: S/M SIZE USA: S/M

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1990s Hong Kong Vintage China Buttons

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' black skirt suit! Flattering neckline on jacket, with two dome gold buttons at waist, and at cuffs. Also features interior waist bu...

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1990s French Vintage China Buttons

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,245 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Vintage China Buttons

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Gold Leaf

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Thiensville, WI

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...

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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble

1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...

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1970s Vintage China Buttons

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage China Buttons

Materials

Brass

1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse

1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...

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1990s Indian Vintage China Buttons

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vintage China Buttons

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...

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1960s French Vintage China Buttons

Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London

Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...

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2010s British Louis XVI Vintage China Buttons

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Wood, Giltwood

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

By Carl C. Dauterman, Everett Fahy, F.J.B. Watson

Located in valatie, NY

The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...

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20th Century American Vintage China Buttons

Materials

Paper

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...

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1980s Canadian Vintage China Buttons

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vintage China Buttons

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

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1960s Vintage China Buttons

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Vintage China Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage China buttons available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black vintage China buttons, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, red 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 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many classic iterations of vintage China buttons over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Helen Bond Carruthers are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage China Buttons?

The prices for vintage China buttons start at $82 and top out at $35,000 with these items, on average, selling for $950.

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.

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