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1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress

1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Vibrant colors of metallic gold, green, blue, orange and white. China stencil buttons down the shoulder and down the side.

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1970s American Vintage China Buttons

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

Located in Pomona, CA

This beautiful jacket using Chinese traditional Buttons and close to the right hand side which is typical Chinese Women Gua Zi style.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage China Buttons

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Silk

Anne-Marie Beretta Khaki Leather Coat - 1980's
Anne-Marie Beretta Khaki Leather Coat - 1980's

Anne-Marie Beretta Khaki Leather Coat - 1980's

By Anne Marie Beretta

Located in PARIS, FR

Made in France from 100% leather with a black 100% cotton lining. The coat features a Chinese collar, seven pearlescent press buttons down the front, a breast pocket, and two hip pat...

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1980s French Vintage China Buttons

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

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest Reference: CRTI/A00621 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern:...

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1990s Japanese 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

Beautiful and timeless Chinese red blouse. 7 small square buttons with 2 buttons at the collar.

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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 style trimmings. No size on it, but french Rive Gauche label. excellent condition and c...

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1980s French 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

The jacket has a Mandarin-Mao high collar, piping seam embellishment in black silk cord, closes at the front with traditional large decorative four silk large Chinese knot frog butt...

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1990s 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

The holes were drilled to allow wearing as buttons for Chinese aristocrats and people of upper classes.

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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

This unusual tall handled cast antique bronze bell size form is unusual tall slim bottle neck form and a Chinese Tao-tie face motif and striker buttons suggest Chinese creation.

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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

A lipstick red stretch sateen fabric is the perfect backdrop for the colorful graphics of vintage Chinese advertising girls interspersed with Chinese currency.

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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

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

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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

Featuring an Oriental atmospheric landscape with birds of paradise, camels, peacocks and a Chinese temple with emperors. Representing the journey of Marco Polo to China.

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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

Olive green cotton velvet trimmed in gold with Chinese buttons. Mandarin collar with full sleeves and more Chinese buttons at cuff.

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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

Model with raised collar and front closure with Chinese knot buttons. Long sleeves and two welt pockets.

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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

Mandarin collar, center front closure with Chinese buttons, matching straight trousers with zip closure.

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1990s Hong Kong Vintage China Buttons

1968 Norman Norell Couture Nautical Sailor Bow Novelty White Linen Belted Dress
1968 Norman Norell Couture Nautical Sailor Bow Novelty White Linen Belted Dress

1968 Norman Norell Couture Nautical Sailor Bow Novelty White Linen Belted Dress

By Norman Norell

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

It is fully lined in white china-silk with no missing buttons. This documented dress is over 40 years old and is truly stunning.

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1960s American Vintage China Buttons

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Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Vintage China Buttons

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Wool, Silk

Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s

Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...

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1990s French Vintage China Buttons

Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints
Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints

Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage China Buttons

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Foil

Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini

Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Vintage China Buttons

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Natural Fiber

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Vintage China Buttons

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Other

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

$41,465

H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

By Maurice Dufrêne, La Maitrise

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage China Buttons

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Wool

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

$2,739Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Leicester, GB

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Vintage China Buttons

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Mahogany, Walnut

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Switzerland, CH

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...

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Early 2000s French Vintage China Buttons

Mugler Short-Sleeve Cutout Black Rainbow Colorblock Sheath Dress
Mugler Short-Sleeve Cutout Black Rainbow Colorblock Sheath Dress

Mugler Short-Sleeve Cutout Black Rainbow Colorblock Sheath Dress

By Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

MUGLER short-sleeve cutout black/rainbow colorblock sheath dress. As seen on DEMI LOVATO, MIRIAM SHOR (Diana Trout on Younger on TV Land) and ROBIN ROBERTS (Good Morning America on ...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

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2010s British Louis XVI Vintage China Buttons

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Wood

Incredible 1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Purple Velvet Regal 70s Maxi Dress
Incredible 1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Purple Velvet Regal 70s Maxi Dress

Incredible 1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Purple Velvet Regal 70s Maxi Dress

By Jay Morley For Fern Violette, Jay Morley

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage 70s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE regal purple velvet and cotton boho chic Renaissance maxi dress / gown! Features a beautiful purple cotton velvet long sleeve bodi...

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1970s American Vintage China Buttons

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Located in London, GB

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Vintage China Buttons

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

UNWORN Gianni Versace 1994 Medusa Metallic Golden Leather Dress Museum Piece 44
UNWORN Gianni Versace 1994 Medusa Metallic Golden Leather Dress Museum Piece 44

UNWORN Gianni Versace 1994 Medusa Metallic Golden Leather Dress Museum Piece 44

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

ULTRAFAMOUS DRESS BY GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE THE DRESS OF THE SEASON - FEATURED IN VERSACE AD CAMPAIGN OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY - A TRUE GEM SO HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CON...

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1990s Italian Vintage China Buttons

Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress

Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress

By Moschino Couture

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...

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1990s Italian 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.

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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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