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White Art Deco Silk Gown

Mariano Fortuny Black Silk Peplos Gown
Mariano Fortuny Black Silk Peplos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Black Silk Peplos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

This dress is made of finely pleated black colored silk with silk cording along side seams

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Peplos

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s
Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

everything and nothing at all. Vintage long sleeve bright white bias cut gown with five-foot train. Shirred

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Description: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow
Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow
Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Black Silk Peplos Gown
Mariano Fortuny Black Silk Peplos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Black Silk Peplos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

This dress is made of finely pleated black colored silk with silk cording along side seams

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Greek Style Dresses

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Silk Peplos
Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Silk Peplos

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Silk Peplos

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along side seams

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Greek Style Dresses

Mariano Fortuny Black Gauze Stencilled Short Coat
Mariano Fortuny Black Gauze Stencilled Short Coat

Mariano Fortuny Black Gauze Stencilled Short Coat

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

pleated Delphos gowns. This short length silk gauze wrap, based on antique ethnic caftan styles, is

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coats

Mariano Fortuny Black Gauze Stencilled Short Coat
Mariano Fortuny Black Gauze Stencilled Short Coat

Mariano Fortuny Black Gauze Stencilled Short Coat

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

pleated Delphos gowns. This short length silk gauze wrap, based on antique ethnic caftan

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coats

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1930s Silk Velvet Gown w/ Smocked Bodice
1930s Silk Velvet Gown w/ Smocked Bodice

1930s Silk Velvet Gown w/ Smocked Bodice

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! The height of soigne glamour. Silk velvet

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920's Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Dress
1920's Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Dress

1920's Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress dates to the 1920's during the Art Deco era. It is made of black silk chiffon with

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Beaded Silk Chiffon
1920s Beaded Silk Chiffon

1920s Beaded Silk Chiffon

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fabulous 1920s 2 Piece Peach Sheer Silk Chiffon with multi colored green, amethyst and white

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wedding Dresses

1920's Pink Silk Chiffon & Pink Charmeuse Floral  Beaded Dress
1920's Pink Silk Chiffon & Pink Charmeuse Floral  Beaded Dress

1920's Pink Silk Chiffon & Pink Charmeuse Floral Beaded Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a gorgeous 1920's vintage, pink silk chiffon and pink charmeuse dress embellished with

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress
1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a ivory silk 1920's flapper dress. * It's covered in tiny white pearls, glass beads

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Saz Sequined Color-Blocked Gown with Batwing Sleeves
1980's Saz Sequined Color-Blocked Gown with Batwing Sleeves

1980's Saz Sequined Color-Blocked Gown with Batwing Sleeves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

covered with black and white sequins that are arranged in an Art Deco-esque geometric pattern. Round neck

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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Geometric Beading
1920s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Geometric Beading

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Geometric Beading

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely, Art-Deco era piece is made from a lightweight, black silk chiffon hand embroidered

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1920s Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Art Deco Chinese Carved Amethyst Bead Necklace, 1920s
Art Deco Chinese Carved Amethyst Bead Necklace, 1920s

Art Deco Chinese Carved Amethyst Bead Necklace, 1920s

Located in Burbank, CA

artistry from the Art Deco period, and will excite comment whether worn with a simple white shirt or with a

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst

Large Rare Vintage Pink Valentino Silk Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Large Rare Vintage Pink Valentino Silk Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

Large Rare Vintage Pink Valentino Silk Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland

rare vintage Valentino silk fashion scarf in an extremely elegant and unusual design. It depicts a

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Givenchy Art Deco Inspired Cocktail Dress
Givenchy Art Deco Inspired Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Art Deco Inspired Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

chemise style, with gathering at the neckline. The dress has an art deco inspired motif of bugle beading

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Bill Gibb White Evening Dress with Beaded Art Deco Motive
1970s Bill Gibb White Evening Dress with Beaded Art Deco Motive

1970s Bill Gibb White Evening Dress with Beaded Art Deco Motive

By Bill Gibb

Located in London, GB

This enchanting vintage 1970s Bill Gibb silk jersey evening dress in soft white is in beautiful

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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos
Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Mariano Fortuny shell pink pleated silk Delphos gown circa 1930. Striated white murano glass bead

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress
Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress

Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

more perishable silk. Dress is entirely overbeaded with pearlescent white floral sprays in which the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Extraordinary 1990s Art Deco Beaded Gown
Bob Mackie Extraordinary 1990s Art Deco Beaded Gown

Bob Mackie Extraordinary 1990s Art Deco Beaded Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Mackie dress is a dreamy blend of sparkly art deco swirls and impeccable tailoring. Done in net with

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Circular Brooch 1.25 Inch
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Circular Brooch 1.25 Inch

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Circular Brooch 1.25 Inch

Located in New York, NY

and lush emeralds evokes classic Art Deco and Retro influences—where geometry met glamour in refined

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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920’s Beaded White Silk Velvet Gown with Fringed Medallion
1920’s Beaded White Silk Velvet Gown with Fringed Medallion

1920’s Beaded White Silk Velvet Gown with Fringed Medallion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning snow-white velvet deco gown is embroidered all over with metallic gunmetal glass seed

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920's Vibrant Orange Silk Velvet Gown/White Glass Beadwork
1920's Vibrant Orange Silk Velvet Gown/White Glass Beadwork

1920's Vibrant Orange Silk Velvet Gown/White Glass Beadwork

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this exceptionally beautiful and dramatic vibrant orange silk velvet gown with

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises

c.1920 Black Velvet & Rhinestone Evening Gown
c.1920 Black Velvet & Rhinestone Evening Gown

c.1920 Black Velvet & Rhinestone Evening Gown

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous c.1920 evening gown in black silk velvet and dotted with sparkling rhinestones. The bodice

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920's Viridian Green Beaded Gown with Clear Paste Accents
1920's Viridian Green Beaded Gown with Clear Paste Accents

1920's Viridian Green Beaded Gown with Clear Paste Accents

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a spectacular 1920's vintage, viridian green beaded gown on chiffon with green and white

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chemises

1920s Deco Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Deco Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Deco Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

in a myriad of copper, white and silvers. An elaborately beaded neckline mirrors the hem's design and

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

Luca Luca Beaded Deco Shift Dress, modern
Luca Luca Beaded Deco Shift Dress, modern

Luca Luca Beaded Deco Shift Dress, modern

By LUCA LUCA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a modern shift dress from Luca Luca. It features a drop waist and has an art deco style

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Flapper Mini Dress
Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Flapper Mini Dress

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Flapper Mini Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly chic and highly coveted Christian Dior ivory white beaded silk chiffon mini dress

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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

1920's Ivory Satin Beaded Flapper Dress
1920's Ivory Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

1920's Ivory Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely stunning and immaculate 1920's flapper party dress made from ivory silk satin encrusted

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1930 Purple Floral Silk Chiffon Gown
1930 Purple Floral Silk Chiffon Gown

1930 Purple Floral Silk Chiffon Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

This thirties bias cut silk crepe gown is beautiful. It is completely cut on the bias so drapes and

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Day Dresses

1930s Reversible Bias Cut Silk Gown
1930s Reversible Bias Cut Silk Gown

1930s Reversible Bias Cut Silk Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

This thirties bias cut silk crepe gown is astonishing. It is completely cut on the bias so drapes

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Day Dresses

1930s Amazing Novelty Milgrim Silk Gown
1930s Amazing Novelty Milgrim Silk Gown

1930s Amazing Novelty Milgrim Silk Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

remarkable - truly a beauty. Silk has been screened with a delightful design of gardens and gardeners

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Day Dresses

1920's Ivory-White Filet Crochet Lace & Beaded Silk-Net Gown
1920's Ivory-White Filet Crochet Lace & Beaded Silk-Net Gown

1920's Ivory-White Filet Crochet Lace & Beaded Silk-Net Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

needle art. The bodice has the most amazing duel silk-straps bare shoulders cut-out sleeves. The

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20th Century Edwardian Wedding Dresses

1930s Cut Work Flower Gown
1930s Cut Work Flower Gown

1930s Cut Work Flower Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

I am in love with the dress! It's a lightweight semi sheer cotton or cotton silk mix fabric that

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Day Dresses

Art Deco French Limoges Lady Perfume Lamp
Art Deco French Limoges Lady Perfume Lamp

Art Deco French Limoges Lady Perfume Lamp

H 6.89 in W 5.32 in D 3.55 in

Art Deco French Limoges Lady Perfume Lamp

By Limoges

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

on water” sheen to the white gown. Completely re-wired to Australian Standards with silk/rayon

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

1920s Turquoise Tabard-Style Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Turquoise Tabard-Style Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Turquoise Tabard-Style Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful tabard style 1920s flapper dress is made from a vibrant turquoise silk chiffon. Dress is

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1920s Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Silk Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Silk Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Silk Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland

alluding to Art Deco. Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the

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Late 20th Century Rococo Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

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Located in Naples, FL

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary white art deco silk gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, black and more. Finding the perfect white art deco silk gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fortuny, Donatella Versace and Versace each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

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