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The River

The River

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Original Painting on Silk Keywords: river, water, nature, trees, blue, color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Silk, Dye

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s

Located in Atlanta, GA

framing with tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert. The inside is in yellow butter silk with a watered

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Japanese Two Panel Screen Swimming Koi
Japanese Two Panel Screen Swimming Koi

Japanese Two Panel Screen Swimming Koi

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful painting of swimming koi in water on silk, with an intentional style and imagination that

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table
19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table

19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

hand made copper base. Some rivet heads missing. Silk has water damage as per photographs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Center Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table
19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table

19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

missing. Silk has water damage as per photographs. Minor surface marks.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Center Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table
19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table

19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

missing. Silk has water damage as per photographs. Minor surface marks.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Christopher Spitzmiller 'Gregory' Lamps
Pair of Vintage Christopher Spitzmiller 'Gregory' Lamps

Pair of Vintage Christopher Spitzmiller 'Gregory' Lamps

By Christopher Spitzmiller

Located in New York, NY

. Featuring a brass double socket cluster, 23K gold water gilt base and ivory silk shades.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1930s Centrifuge Cover for an Industrial Machine with Custom Bracket
Rare 1930s Centrifuge Cover for an Industrial Machine with Custom Bracket

Rare 1930s Centrifuge Cover for an Industrial Machine with Custom Bracket

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare 1930s industrial centrifuge cover for an industrial machine that separated water from silk

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Chanel CC Buttons Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel CC Buttons Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel CC Buttons Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

water effect - tonal silk lining with camellias Size mark 38 FR. Condition is pristine

Category

2010s Jackets

18th Century English School Watercolour - Rustic Landscape
18th Century English School Watercolour - Rustic Landscape

18th Century English School Watercolour - Rustic Landscape

Located in Corsham, GB

water. Presented glazed in a silk mount and a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. On laid.

Category

18th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mahogany Bow Fronted Display Cabinet
Mahogany Bow Fronted Display Cabinet

Mahogany Bow Fronted Display Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

reveal water mark silk interior and three glass shelves. All raised up on four cabriole sports

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Vintage Thierry Mugler Orange Structured Jacket
Vintage Thierry Mugler Orange Structured Jacket

Vintage Thierry Mugler Orange Structured Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

, made of a bright orange, ribbed water effect silk mix. The front fastens in a somewhat double breasted

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Jackets

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box
Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

. To the inside the Jewellery box is lined with Silver cushioned velvet and black silk water paper. A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewelry Box
Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewelry Box

Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Jewellery compartments lined in Black Silk water paper with cushioned Teal Velvet. The front drawer is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950'S Black Satin Pointed Seam Dress UK 8 US 4
1950'S Black Satin Pointed Seam Dress UK 8 US 4

1950'S Black Satin Pointed Seam Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

washed in cool water. Fabric: Satin, silk organza lined Vintage garments have been previously worn and

Category

1950s Cocktail Dresses

Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box
Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box

Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, GB

of the box is lined in Gunmetal grey cushioned velvet and silk water paper with a removable top tray

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Thirty-Seven Star Flag in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration
Thirty-Seven Star Flag in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration

Thirty-Seven Star Flag in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration

Located in York County, PA

, and because silk is not appropriate for long-term exposure to water, these materials are not optimal

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Vintage 1950's Pink Duchess Satin Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1950's Pink Duchess Satin Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Vintage 1950's Pink Duchess Satin Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: Boned bodice, silk lined, duchess

Category

1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Antique English Coromandel Jewelry Box
Antique English Coromandel Jewelry Box

Antique English Coromandel Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, GB

access document storage in the rear, a top jewellery tray lined in royal blue silk water paper with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box
Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box

Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

front. When opened the Jewellery Box reveals a teal cushioned velvet lining with blue silk water paper

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

37 Stars in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration
37 Stars in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration

37 Stars in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration

Located in York County, PA

, and because silk is not appropriate for long-term exposure to water, these materials are not optimal

Category

Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique English Coromandel Tiered Jewellery Box George Betjemann
Antique English Coromandel Tiered Jewellery Box George Betjemann

Antique English Coromandel Tiered Jewellery Box George Betjemann

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

royal blue cushioned velvet lining with silk water paper, following the lid hinging back the front drops

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian English Rosewood Jewellery Box
Antique Victorian English Rosewood Jewellery Box

Antique Victorian English Rosewood Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Jewellery box is lined in racing green cushioned velvet with black silk water paper partitions having a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box
English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box

English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

interior is lined with red silk water paper and cushioned velvet with a removable tray and lower

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Brass Bound Jewellery Box Edwards & Jones
Coromandel Brass Bound Jewellery Box Edwards & Jones

Coromandel Brass Bound Jewellery Box Edwards & Jones

Located in Northampton, GB

initial plaque. When opened the box reveals the silver cushioned velvet lining with black silk water paper

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin
Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

Located in Northampton, GB

blue silk water paper with cushioned velvet pads including ring and/or cufflink storage. The tray lifts

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, GB

hinge. The interior of the box is lined in royal blue silk water paper with a ruched blue velvet inner

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Silk and Silver Thread Embroidered Screen
Antique Indian Silk and Silver Thread Embroidered Screen

Antique Indian Silk and Silver Thread Embroidered Screen

Located in London, GB

, house hand embroidered watered silk panels utilising gold and silver threads, depicting trees of life

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Japanese Four-Panel Silk Landscape Byobu Screen
Japanese Four-Panel Silk Landscape Byobu Screen

Japanese Four-Panel Silk Landscape Byobu Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

delicate water silk texture that adds another dimension. Vivid greens and white tones accent the painting

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Rare Italian Art Deco Eglomise Box with Classical Figures
Rare Italian Art Deco Eglomise Box with Classical Figures

Rare Italian Art Deco Eglomise Box with Classical Figures

By Frank Mariani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

purple watered silk, marked "SC Made in Italy".

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass

George III Neoclassical Pine Breakfront Bookcase

George III Neoclassical Pine Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

frieze divided by rosettes above four Gothic arch mullioned glazed doors enclosing a yellow water-silk

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Elegant Satinwood Display Cabinet On Stand
Elegant Satinwood Display Cabinet On Stand

Elegant Satinwood Display Cabinet On Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

false drawer. The entire interior lined in pale green watered silk. Mounted on a lower shaped stand with

Category

20th Century Federal Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Japanese Framed Water Color on Silk Paintings - a Pair
Japanese Framed Water Color on Silk Paintings - a Pair

Japanese Framed Water Color on Silk Paintings - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Enhance your space with the exquisite artistry of this pair of Japanese Framed Watercolor Silk

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings

Materials

Silk

Drew & Sons London, Victorian Fine Crocodile Vanity Case with Silver Accessories
Drew & Sons London, Victorian Fine Crocodile Vanity Case with Silver Accessories

Drew & Sons London, Victorian Fine Crocodile Vanity Case with Silver Accessories

Located in Torquay, GB

watered silk, with side pockets for various hallmarked silver cut glass jars, leather bound accessories

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver

Givenchy Haute Couture Catwalk Dress, Circa 1975
Givenchy Haute Couture Catwalk Dress, Circa 1975

Givenchy Haute Couture Catwalk Dress, Circa 1975

By Givenchy

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1975/80. France Haute Couture Black watered silk printed with white polka dots cat walk

Category

1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Water Color Floral Print Sleeveles Silk 50s  Dress
1950s Water Color Floral Print Sleeveles Silk 50s  Dress

1950s Water Color Floral Print Sleeveles Silk 50s Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late 1950s and early1960s floral print dress in grey, pink, orange, yellow and black water color

Category

1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Water Color Floral Print Halter Silk Cocktail Day Dress
1950s Water Color Floral Print Halter Silk Cocktail Day Dress

1950s Water Color Floral Print Halter Silk Cocktail Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

What a fabulous 1950s water color floral print in red, green and pink vintage Halter Dress. V neck

Category

1950s American Day Dresses

1991 Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Water Faucet Print Silk Down Jacket
1991 Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Water Faucet Print Silk Down Jacket

1991 Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Water Faucet Print Silk Down Jacket

By Moschino

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage oversized silk down jacket by Moschino with a Baroque-inspired "water faucet" scarf print

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Anoraks and Parkas

19th Century Louis Revival Giltwood Vernis Martin Four Fold Screen
19th Century Louis Revival Giltwood Vernis Martin Four Fold Screen

19th Century Louis Revival Giltwood Vernis Martin Four Fold Screen

Located in London, GB

covered in a watered silk. A rare opportunity to own a beautiful antique screen. Condition: In

Category

Antique 1880s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

19th C. Mahogany Secretary Bookcase for Restoration
19th C. Mahogany Secretary Bookcase for Restoration

19th C. Mahogany Secretary Bookcase for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

center brass molding, with a key. The interior lined in ecru watered silk type fabric with two glass

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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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.