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"Ebb Tide, " Mixed Media Collage
"Ebb Tide, " Mixed Media Collage

"Ebb Tide, " Mixed Media Collage

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

movements of a calm body of water. Panels of beautifully patterned silk enliven the surface with a soft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks Among Dry Lotus
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks Among Dry Lotus

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks Among Dry Lotus

Located in Hudson, NY

Natural scene of Mandarin ducks gliding gracefully amongst the water. Mineral pigments on silk with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

"Ebb Tide" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Ebb Tide" Kite by Michael Thompson

"Ebb Tide" Kite by Michael Thompson

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

movements of a calm body of water. Panels of beautifully patterned silk enliven the surface with a soft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Silk

Asian Two Panel Table Screen Flowering Prunus with Songbird
Asian Two Panel Table Screen Flowering Prunus with Songbird

Asian Two Panel Table Screen Flowering Prunus with Songbird

Located in Rio Vista, CA

water stains on silk. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Rare-Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Strand Liquid Turquoise Waterfall Necklace
Rare-Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Strand Liquid Turquoise Waterfall Necklace

Rare-Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Strand Liquid Turquoise Waterfall Necklace

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

multiple strands strung together it gives a fluid look like silk or water running through your fingers for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

interior of the Stationery Box is lined in a red silk water paper with five varying sized partitions for

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co
Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

reveals a matching blue silk water paper lining with several partitions for documents, letters and writing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

events. Because cotton and paper absorb water, and because silk is not appropriate for long-term exposure

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nashville, TN

cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: Wool, Silk Lined Vintage garments have been previously

Category

1960s Coats

38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876

38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

simply beyond imagination. Because wool sheds water, cotton absorbs it, and silk, while elegant, was

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate

By James Vickery, Henry Lewis

Located in Northampton, GB

beautifully engraved around the proximity with a ruched velvet rear upon a royal blue silk water paper

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass

1 Volume. The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.
1 Volume. The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.

1 Volume. The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.

Located in New York, NY

watered silk endpapers. Portrait frontispiece with illustrations throughout by George Cruikshank. London

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Books

Materials

Leather

19 Volumes. John Burroughs, The Writings of John Burroughs.
19 Volumes. John Burroughs, The Writings of John Burroughs.

19 Volumes. John Burroughs, The Writings of John Burroughs.

Located in New York, NY

. Blue and green morocco doublures with gilt-tooling and green watered silk endpapers. Limited to 750 of

Category

Early 20th Century American Books

Materials

Leather

King Size Vintage Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Headboard, circa 1940
King Size Vintage Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Headboard, circa 1940

King Size Vintage Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Headboard, circa 1940

Located in Houston, TX

closeup. The watered silk fabric is in good condition but of course may be changed as desired.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Wood

Book shaped card case with notebook
Book shaped card case with notebook

Book shaped card case with notebook

Located in East Geelong, VIC

, also in a silver frame. The interior is lined in pink watered silk, where there is a compartment for

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

English brass bound letter box

English brass bound letter box

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Kenilworth, IL

original light blue watered silk lined top and letter dividers. The lid is fitted with the lock keeper

Category

20th Century English Boxes

Antique Turkish Kysari
Antique Turkish Kysari

Antique Turkish Kysari

Located in West Hollywood, CA

used in making carpets. And by putting cocoons into boiling water -- silk is gradually extracted and

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

English "Painted Face" Silk Needlework of a Water Woman
English "Painted Face" Silk Needlework of a Water Woman

English "Painted Face" Silk Needlework of a Water Woman

Located in Wells, ME

shoulders dispensing water to two small children, silk and watercolor on silk with the original églomisé mat

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tapestries

Materials

Silk

George III Mahogany and Inlaid 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase
George III Mahogany and Inlaid 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase

George III Mahogany and Inlaid 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Edinburgh, GB

shelves to each section, and a further 4 adjustable shelves to the 2 wings. The back is lined in water

Category

Antique 1780s British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare American Mid-Century Pearlescent Gray Lucite Purse/Handbag by Llewellyn
Rare American Mid-Century Pearlescent Gray Lucite Purse/Handbag by Llewellyn

Rare American Mid-Century Pearlescent Gray Lucite Purse/Handbag by Llewellyn

Located in Port Hope, ON

Lucite chrome ball feet affixed with chrome pins and the interior is lined in purple water silk. On one

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Chrome

Antique Backgammon Chess Games Compendium Poker Box with Ornate Brasswork
Antique Backgammon Chess Games Compendium Poker Box with Ornate Brasswork

Antique Backgammon Chess Games Compendium Poker Box with Ornate Brasswork

By Howell James & Co.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

watered silk, incorporating a red leather chess and backgammon board housed in the underside of the lid, a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Wood

Water I

Renee BottWater I, 2022

Unavailable|$5,400

Water I

By Renee Bott

Located in Mill Valley, CA

acrylic on silk mounted to Chinese paper

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Silk, Acrylic

Joseph Grey Water Reptile Print Silk Trousers M
Joseph Grey Water Reptile Print Silk Trousers M

Joseph Grey Water Reptile Print Silk Trousers M

By Joseph

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Enhance your attire with this pair of trousers. Designed into a superb silhouette and fit this pair of trousers will definitely make you look elegant.

Category

2010s Pants

George V Silver and Crocodile Leather Photograph Frame
George V Silver and Crocodile Leather Photograph Frame

George V Silver and Crocodile Leather Photograph Frame

By Charles Henry Dumenil

Located in Hong Kong, HK

outer borders, linked by silver mitre corners. The lining is made up of beige watered silk with a black

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Hermes Dres Water Snake Remaille Cotton Silk White Ivorie Color Size 38
Hermes Dres Water Snake Remaille Cotton Silk White Ivorie Color Size 38

Hermes Dres Water Snake Remaille Cotton Silk White Ivorie Color Size 38

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Dres Water Snake Remaille Cotton Silk White Ivorie Color Size 38 Pre-owned and never used

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

red watered silk, the lockplate inscribed H&C over L and 'secure lever'. The original key is stored in

Category

Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed
Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed

Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed

Located in London, GB

compendium with her. Please note the slides which have the original watered silk material and central storage

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Satinwood

Hand knotted rug Design ‘Water Lilies’
Hand knotted rug Design ‘Water Lilies’

Hand knotted rug Design ‘Water Lilies’

Located in Stockholm, SE

natural path to colouring. Hand-knotted wool, art silk on cotton warp. Organic colours, hand-spun yarns

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ornate Set of the Complete Works of Count Tolstoy
Ornate Set of the Complete Works of Count Tolstoy

Ornate Set of the Complete Works of Count Tolstoy

Located in London, GB

and gilt floral designs; doublures of blue levant morocco, fly-leaves of blue watered silk, top edge

Category

Early 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Kano School Hand-Painted Six-Panel Screen
Antique Japanese Kano School Hand-Painted Six-Panel Screen

Antique Japanese Kano School Hand-Painted Six-Panel Screen

Located in Concord, MA

branches on silk with water gilding. Height: 65 1/4 inches, each panel: 65 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 5/8 inches

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Sable trimmed gros de longres coat
Sable trimmed gros de longres coat

Sable trimmed gros de longres coat

By Chado Ralph Rucci

Located in New York City, NY

100% water resistant silk coat trimmed in barguzine sable and lined in quilted silk. size 6, can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Trench Coats

Fiddleback Mahogany Edwards & Roberts Display Cabinet
Fiddleback Mahogany Edwards & Roberts Display Cabinet

Fiddleback Mahogany Edwards & Roberts Display Cabinet

Located in Darwen, GB

beveled glass and opening to reveal an adjustable glass shelved interior and relined in Fine quality water

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Fitted Leather Dressing Case
Fitted Leather Dressing Case

Fitted Leather Dressing Case

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

with tan colored water marked silk style material and holds five glass jars and bottles, four brushes

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow
50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow

50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic charming little 50s cocktail dress made from "watered" silk floral print which has a

Category

1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress
1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New Hope, PA

An absolutely luscious watered silk with a wonderful hand is done in black and white and many

Category

1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Japanese Four-Panel Cherry Blossom Silk Screen Byobu
Japanese Four-Panel Cherry Blossom Silk Screen Byobu

Japanese Four-Panel Cherry Blossom Silk Screen Byobu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

background with a delicate watered silk wavy texture. The watered appearance is similar to water-silk textile

Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Mountain Landscape on Silk
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Mountain Landscape on Silk

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Mountain Landscape on Silk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Idyllic Japanese four-panel screen depicting a mountain river landscape. Painted on water silk with

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Waterfall Benches Attributed to Milo Baughman
Pair of Midcentury Waterfall Benches Attributed to Milo Baughman

Pair of Midcentury Waterfall Benches Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Featuring a water silk upholstery in an orange sienna color. Excellent condition with thick foam padding and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

CHANEL Vintage 90s CC Logo Silk Satin Purse
CHANEL Vintage 90s CC Logo Silk Satin Purse

CHANEL Vintage 90s CC Logo Silk Satin Purse

By Chanel

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Vintage Chanel brown moire effect watered silk top handle mini purse circa 1999. Gold CC logo

Category

1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Edwardian Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet
Edwardian Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet

Edwardian Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Montreal, QC

green watered silk,the lower enclosed by cupboards, painted with figures and flowers

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

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Watered Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary watered silk you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, brown, beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a watered silk from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès, Christian Dior and Chanel 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 is a Watered Silk?

On average, a watered silk on 1stDibs sells for $750, while they’re typically $105 on the low end and $31,072 for the highest priced versions of this item.