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1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1950s sheath dress with shelf bust by Peck & Peck. Unlined with rear metal zip
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1950s sheath dress with shelf bust by Peck & Peck. Unlined with rear metal zip
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blue Satin Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s wiggle dress with a shelf bust. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Black Silk Shelf Bust Deadstock Wiggle Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * black silk dupioni * acetate lining * amazing ruche bodice and hips * ivory macrame flowers insets * sleeves sit slightly off the shoulder * metal back...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Black Shelf-Bust Beaded Silk Cocktail Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shelf-bust. The wiggle skirt hugs the hips and is cut close to the leg with a back vent. The nipped
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Floral Print-Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sculptured, shelf-bust, slight off-shoulder design. I adore the little bow-tie accents! A nipped-waist
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Green Cotton & White Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shelf-bust bow halter design. My favorite part is the beaded sequin detail which really catches the eye
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress
By Jay Original
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fishtail-sash which works so beautifully. The bodice is ultra alluring with its low plunge pleated shelf
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Embroidered Pink-Roses Linen Wiggle Shelf-Bust Dress With Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1950's "Morton Bregman" designer bombshell wiggle sundress from the Old Hollywood era of
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Pattullo-Jo Copeland Shelf-Bust Lace & Silk Cocktail Wiggle Dress
By Pattullo-Jo Copeland
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sculpted shelf-bust. The fitted nipped-waist gives the garment so much sex appeal and interest. To this
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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Pink Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Sarong Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
adore the low-cut plunge, shelf-bust bodice with a seductive nipped-waist. The hourglass side sarong-tie
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1940's Seductive Pink-Satin & Black-Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Cocktail Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The bodice is ultra seductive with its low-cut plunge, sweetheart, shelf-bust bodice. My favorite part
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1940s Evening Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Rose Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, fuchsia and green. The bodice is an exquisite heavily sculptured, shelf-bust, slight off-shoulder design
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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Wiggle Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary wiggle shelf for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Blue and more. If you’re looking for a wiggle shelf from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Ceil Chapman, Alfred Shaheen and Jay Original — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Wiggle Shelf?

The price for a wiggle shelf starts at $295 and tops out at $1,100, and on average, selling for $525.

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