Unusual Silk Scarf By Christian Dior 1960's
By Christian Dior
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual mod scarf by Christian Dior ca' 1960's. In original envelope, unused.
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christian Dior Wall Decorations
Silk
When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.
This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.
And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”
Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.
In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.
On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.
Unusual Silk Scarf By Christian Dior 1960's
By Christian Dior
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual mod scarf by Christian Dior ca' 1960's. In original envelope, unused.
Silk
Set of Four Vintage Christian Dior Colorful Silk Scarves, France, 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Dronten, NL
A stunning set of four vintage Christian Dior silk scarves, each an exquisite expression of the house’s artistry and timeless French elegance. Design...
Silk
$990Sale Price|38% Off
H 30 in W 47 in D 1 in
'A White Stream' Wool Tapestry or Rug by H. Sulkowska for Cepelia c 1960, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful wool tapestry, or small rug, named 'Bialy Potok' which translates to 'A White Stream', designed by artist H. Sulkowska for the Polish company 'ZWW' (Zakopiańskie Warsztat...
Wool
1980s Maximalism Wall Art Picture Gucci Diamonds Mercedes
Located in New York, NY
1980s maximalism captured in this custom artwork image surrounded by a black lacquer frame. The photographer's definition of '80s indulgence includes a beautiful diamond necklace, a Gucci handbag...
Lacquer, Glass, Paper
Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven wool veil used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdellah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...
Wool
Wool Wall Tapestry by Eva Németh, Hungary, 1960s Modernist
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very striking handwoven wool wall tapestry by Hungarian textile artist Eva Németh, executed in the 1960s. The vertically structured composition features stylized female fig...
Wool
Embroidery Silk Azarbaijan
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique silk Azerbaijan embroidery woven during the 18th century and measures 76 x 74CM in size. It has an all-over highly geometric floral design with muted pastel colors...
Textile, Silk
$1,475
H 21 in W 31 in D 1 in
Abstract 1960s Textile Fiber Art Panel Titled "Summer is Gone" by Helen Richards
Located in Peabody, MA
Abstract fiber art panel titled “Summer is Gone” by the painter and textile artist Helen Richards of Garden Grove, CA, circa 1960s.
Natural Fiber, Wood
Large Patrick Nagel Vintage 1980s Female Portrait Poster in New Frame
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Effortlessly bridging pop-art allure and refined modernism, this pair of 1980s Patrick Nagel portrait posters makes a bold visual statement. Each print features Nagel’s signature aes...
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
$408
H 33.86 in W 39.77 in D 0.6 in
Vintage Hungarian Kelim Tapestry in Wool by Éva Németh for Ziola, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Hungarian Kelim Tapestry in Wool by Éva Németh for Ziola, 1960s. This hand woven woolen tapestry was made specifically for Illum's Bolighus in Denmark to be sold along with...
Wool
French Vintage Mid-Century tapestry signed by Christian Royer
By Christian Royer
Located in Beirut, LB
Abstract wool printed tapestry of Mid-century (20th) modern abstract french origin, signed at the bottom by Christian Royer. It has a black background and holds a stunning work with ...
Wool
Rare 18th Century Wool and Silk Tapestry by Leyniers
By Leyniers Family
Located in London, GB
Rare 18th century wool and silk tapestry by Leyniers Belgian, 18th Century Length 247cm, width 283cm Beautifully executed and vibrantly coloured, this large tapestry was made in 18th century Brussels by Urbanus (1674-1747) and Daniel III Leyniers (1705-1770). The tapestry depicts ‘Eumenes’ wrestling match’ or ‘Eumene’s Struggle’ (‘La Lutte d'Eumenes') inspired by the Greek philosopher and historian, Plutarch’s ‘Parallel Lives’ written around second century A.D. King Phillip...
Textile
$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
H 55.12 in W 108.27 in D 1.19 in
Hand-Woven Wall Artwork, Mid-Century Modern Tapestry, Fabric, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven; Wall piece; Artwork; Mid-Century Modern; Tapestries; Contemporary Art; Craftsman This Hand-woven wall piece is a true conversation piece. The depth is created by layering d...
Fabric
Declaration of Independence Printed Scarf
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic silk scarf, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. At center of the silk scarf design is artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence. The famous text and signatures are printed in black ink on white silk. A border of bright red encloses the text, with a five-pointed white star set against a blue square appearing at each corner. This is a newly made silk scarf, printed to celebrate our Nation's foundational text. The United States Declaration of Independence...
Silk
Vintage Coastal Framed Christian Dior Silk Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage framed vintage scarf. A chic Christian Dior from the. 50s. Beautiful colors in pink and green. Signed on the scarf. Acquired fr...
Silk, Glass, Wood
Christian Dior Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
An adorable Christian Dior Paris sterling silver picture frame. Square shape with embossed caning pattern all around. The textured cane-work pattern is one of Christian Dior's most i...
Metal, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Paris Silverplate Ovoid Picture Frame with Bow
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Quite a romantic Christian Dior Paris silverplate picture photo frame. Ovoid shape with a lovely bow decor on the top. The back and easel are in black silk f...
Metal, Silver Plate
Sold
H 11.23 in W 9.06 in D 0.79 in
Christian Dior Home Collection Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Christian Dior Paris sterling silver picture photo frame. Tall rectangular shape with striped patterns all around. The back and easel are in high gloss varnish dark wood. ...
Metal, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Paris 1990s Crystal Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant decorative picture photo frame, designed for Christian Dior Home collection in the 1990s. Thick molded crystal slab with striped carving and gilt application. The easel and b...
Crystal, Metal
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Engraved Logo Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
An interesting Christian Dior Paris silverplate picture photo frame. Geometric plain shape with "Dior" logo engraving on the bottom side and engraved crossing line. Black back and ea...
Metal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Lucite, Rattan and Brass Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant decorative picture photo frame, designed by Christian Dior for his Home collection in the 1970s. Crystal clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. The rattan is embedded w...
Metal, Brass
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Picture Frame
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Christian Dior Paris silverplate picture photo frame. Geometric elongated shape with "Dior" engraving on the bottom side. Black back and easel. Marked "Dior" on silver pla...
Metal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Christian Dior Paris silverplate picture photo frame. Geometric shape with raised striped pattern all around. Back and easel in shiny lacquered wood. Marked on edge "Chris...
Metal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Christian Dior Paris silverplate picture photo frame. Geometric shape with raised striped pattern all around. Back and easel with silky antique rose fabric...
Metal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Christian Dior Paris silverplate picture photo frame. Geometric shape with raised striped pattern all around. Back and easel with silky antique rose fabric...
Metal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Picture Frame
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Christian Dior Paris silver plate picture photo frame. Geometric shape with "pied de poule" pattern all around. High gloss mahogany wood back and easel. Marked on edge "Ch...
Silver Plate, Metal