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Friesland Gala Dress with Gold Caps and Coral, Dutch Print, 1932
Located in Langweer, NL
Friesland Gala Dress with Gold Caps and Coral, Dutch Print, 1932 This elegant hand-colored
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1930s Vintage Gala Dresses

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Paper

Vintage silver necklace with circular Labradorit made 1998.
Located in Stockholm, SE
of jewelry that can be worn to jeans as well to a gala dress. Its pale colours fits together with
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1990s Swedish Vintage Gala Dresses

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Silver

Swedish Silver Necklace Made Year 1954
Located in Stockholm, SE
it has also a safety chain. This is a piece of jewelry that can be worn with anything; a gala dress
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gala Dresses

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Silver

Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
‘Gilded Glamour’ themed 2022 Met Gala where she was fêted as best dressed at the event. Constructed to
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1980s French Vintage Gala Dresses

80s Fürstenberg Couture Eccentric Evening Dress with Plumes
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric gala evening dress designed by famous stylist Diane von Fürstenberg in the 1980s, of fine
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1980s Italian Vintage Gala Dresses

Paris Gala Night, Barbara Mullen in Dress by Patou, Paris, Harper's Bazaar
By Lillian Bassman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
signed and numbered in pencil on verso
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Gala Dresses

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Silver Gelatin

Teak Wood Decorative Panels with Japanese Kimono Figures
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the temple wearing the Furisode! The Furisode can be said to correspond to a western debutante gala
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Vintage Gala Dresses

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Teak

1960s Beaded Metallic Champagne Lace w Sleeves Gala Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amazing gala dress...it is beaded lace with a heavily beaded collar, cuffs, and removable belt
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1960s Unknown Vintage Gala Dresses

Vintage Black Beaded Dolman Sleeved Low Back Gala Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous black beaded dress...beaded flowers at waist and other places on dress.Low V back. It
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1960s Vintage Gala Dresses

Elegant Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
boning and the dress is fully lined. Bust 36" Waist: 32" Hip: 40" Length 46" Please e-mail us
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Gala Dresses

1960s Exquisite Silver Sequin, Beading, Pearl Gala Dress w Jacket
Located in San Francisco, CA
the body perfectly Dress: Bust 34" Waist 26.5" Hip: 38" Length: 57" Jacket: Bust 40
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1960s Unknown Vintage Gala Dresses

1930s Starlet Heavily Beaded & Rhinestone Encrusted Formal Gala Dress-LARGE!
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous 1930s Black Sheer Chiffon Heavily Beaded and rhinestone encrusted Gala Formal dress. A
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1930s Unknown Vintage Gala Dresses

One of a Kind MARCCAIN Gala Dragon Tattoo Dress
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
One of a Kind MARCCAIN Gala 100% Sheer Silk Organza Dress over Dragon Tattoo Detail Bodice
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1990s German Vintage Gala Dresses

1980s decorative art deco couple dressed in gala clothes
Located in HEILOO, NL
1980s figurines of a man and woman in art deco gala clothes. The matte black figurines are made of
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1980s European Art Deco Vintage Gala Dresses

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Plaster

ERTE Embossed Serigraph Original Costume Dress Design Art Deco Gala Performance
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
Erte Highly EMBOSSED Serigraph, "Gala Performance", Elaborately Custom Framed and Listed with the
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Gala Dresses

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Screen

Important 1950's Emilio Schuberth Italian Couture Under The Sea Motif Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
satin gown dating back to 1951. A Met Gala worthy look! This breathtaking dress was custom-made for
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1950s Italian Vintage Gala Dresses

Luxurious Vintage Gala Dress in Silk and Red Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Refined and elegant evening dress or rather for American 50's Grand Gala. The dress is of the well
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1950s American Vintage Gala Dresses

Diamond Turquoise 18K White Gold Halo Dangle Drop Large Gala Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Be the belle of the ball, and show your elegance by complimenting your best Gala Dress with these
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1980s Modern Vintage Gala Dresses

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Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Vintage Tadashi Nakayana Woodblock c1970 Japan
By Tadashi Nakayama
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic woodblock by well listed Japanese artist, Tadashi Nakayama Titled “Horse in Gala Dress
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1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Gala Dresses

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Alfred Schollaert Belgian Aristocrat Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Casteren, NL
an aristocratic lady in a dark blue gala dress with exquisite jewelry. The lady is depicted sitting
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage Gala Dresses

90s CHANEL Light Green Tulle Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
runway image) perfect dress for Met Gala or wedding. Fit size 4/6 Bust: 35”/ Waist 28”
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1990s French Vintage Gala Dresses

22 Carat Emerald 3 Carat Diamonds Ring Pendant Brooch Transformer Platinum, 1945
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
ring for the evening party, a pin brooch for the concert and a fine pendant for the open dress gala
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Gala Dresses

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gianni Versace Couture Long Dress IT42
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Stunning and elegant dress by Gianni Versace Couture Gala dress Silk Black color Total lenght
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1990s Italian Vintage Gala Dresses

soft mink fur cape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
excellent vintage condition Nice to wear over a gala dress, for a bride or over a wool coat. size is small
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Gala Dresses

soft mink fur cape
soft mink fur cape
W 56.7 in L 15.75 in
Strand Pearl Necklace by Atelier Ajour, Sweden, Made Year 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
anything; a gala dress, the suit, as well as the everyday jeans. It will add the final touch to any outfit
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gala Dresses

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Floor Lamp "Alta Costura" Design Josep Aregall for Metalarte, 1990s
By Metalarte
Located in Praha, CZ
), lighting in gala dress. It is buttoned at the back and comes in three sizes. Available now with more
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1990s Spanish Modern Vintage Gala Dresses

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Metal

Crystal and Silk Dupioni 60s Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
would make a spectacular rehearsal dinner dress, wedding guest dress, or gala gown. This beautiful piece
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1960s Vintage Gala Dresses

Pulp Art -- Woman in Red Dress with White Gloves
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a woman in a red dress at a gala event by an unknown California artist. There is a
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1960s Outsider Art Vintage Gala Dresses

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Pulp Art -- Woman in a Blue Dress with White Gloves (Two Sided)
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a woman in a blue dress at a gala event by an unknown California artist. There is a
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1960s Outsider Art Vintage Gala Dresses

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Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

Pulp Art -- Woman in a Yellow Dress with Black Gloves (Two Sided)
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a woman in a yellow dress at a gala event by an unknown California artist. There is a
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1980s American Impressionist Vintage Gala Dresses

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Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

Woman with fan oil on canvas painting portrait
By Mariano Tur de Montis
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
gala dresses. His favorite models were his sister Guadalupe and a young peasant woman from Formentera
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Gala Dresses

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
evening gala the black dress fits in everywhere you go. The green, white and yellow ring will happily
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1980s American Vintage Gala Dresses

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Gala Dress Model Quartz Wristwatch 1990s
By Baume & Mercier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Baume & Mercier women's Gala 18K Yellow Gold Dress Model ref 16746 circa 1990s. 22 x 27mm case with
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Gala Dresses

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18k Gold

Oscar De la Renta Empire Fabulous Embroidered Gown sz 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
gala entrance. This dress is beautiful beyond belief, and will make the fortunate woman who wears it
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1980s Vintage Gala Dresses

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Vintage Gala Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage gala dresses available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer gray vintage gala dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find black, brown and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. Finding appealing vintage gala dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior and John Galliano for Christian Dior each produced popular versions that are worth a look. 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 Gala Dresses?

The prices for vintage gala dresses start at $326 and top out at $62,759 with these items, on average, selling for $2,495.
Questions About Vintage Gala Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.