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Hats For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Burgundy velvet top hat, pp. s. XX – France
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite high-top hat made of soft maroon velvet with a lined interior. Short, curved brim, slightly inclined. Due to its morphology, we estimate that it is a piece from the beginni...
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1890s English Hats

Couture 1927-1933 ElsaSchiaparelliSigned Paris FurFeltSilk Grey AntiqueClocheHat
Located in Chicago, IL
While sleek cloche hats were the rage in Art-Deco "flapper" fashion, this antique fur felt hat was designed by Parisian couturier Elsa Schiaparelli and han...
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1920s French Hats

Art Deco Faux Pearl Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand w...
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1920s American Hats

Amazing Art Deco Flapper Hair Piece
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Charming Flapper wig from the 1920's. Soft waves and tight curls held by a myriad of bobby pins and clips a la Galliano, all sewn onto a net cap base labeled "Fashion Tress"....
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1920s Hats

1920's Gold Lame and Needlepoint Cloche
Located in New York, NY
1920's Gold Lame and Needlepoint Cloche Hat. Completely hand embroidered with needlepoint flower motifs on a ground of gold lame bullion metal threads with brown velvet trim. Lined i...
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1920s French Hats

Edwardian Beehive Raffia Hat
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian hat of natural woven raffia straw circa 1900 trimmed with massive peach silk velvet bow, naturalistic green glazed cotton leaves, and imitation moss stems. Black s...
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Early 1900s American Hats

Victorian Black Velvet and Silk Rose Mourning Bonnet w Velvet Ties - O/S, 1880s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn during the Victorian lady’s two-year mourning period, this petite hat telegraphed propriety and solemnity without sacrificing style. Featuring a stiff skullcap adorned with silk velvet bows and gathers, it is accentuated by silk ribbon roses. Best of all, despite its small size it can be perched on the head without the use of hat pins thanks to its velvet bonnet ties. Stiff Victorian half hat...
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1880s Unknown Hats

Antique Art Deco Chinese Jeweled Hair Pick
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Jeweled Tremblant Hair Pick from the Art Deco period. Made with faux pearls and molded glass to replicate gems like jade and tourmalines. 4.5...
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1920s Chinese Hats

1920s Vintage Hat - Sequinned Art Deco Cap + Lace Lining
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: 1920s Vintage - Sequinned Art Deco Cap / Hat - Front Hat Beading / Lace Inner Lining Label: Unknown Materials: Lace / Sequins / Beading Size: Freesize Max Width: ...
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1920s American Hats

Edwardian Bird of Paradise Hat
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Bird of Paradise Edwardian Hat on velvet base. Incredible taxidermy on draped velvet wired hat. Retailed by Marks and Sons, a store in Amsterda...
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Early 1900s American Hats

Ladies Edwardian Vintage Velvet Hat With Wide Satin Ribbon and Antique Ship
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous antique copper velvet vintage hat from the earlier part of the 20th century. Wide brim with silk grosgrain ribbon and an amazing ship! This collectible Edwardian hat...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hats

1970's GUCCI dark petrol blue waterproof bucket hat with stampede chin strap
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dark petrol-blue waterproof bucket hat with stampede chin strap designed by Gucci dating to the 1970's. Labeled a Size 56 however this runs a little small and would best fit a 21.25"...
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Late 19th Century Italian Hats

Early 20th Century Red Bead & Sequin Central Asian Hat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century Central Asian hat, possibly Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan, with an intricate geometric pattern of ruby red sequins and beads accented by crystals on silk. The interior is lined with a quilted floral printed cotton. From the estate and private collection of Peggy Slappey, a well traveled lady who passionately collected textile art from Central Asia. This hat was part of a 2016 exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art which displayed textiles from Ms. Slappey's extensive collection. The hat is pictured on page 73 of the catalog which is included. Additional items from Ms. Slappey's collection are available on the Modern & Moore homepage including Ikat robes...
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Hats

Original 1920's Flapper Cloche Hat With Metal Raffia Weave and Feather Trim
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1920s flapper cloche hat with metallic raffia weave is in excellent vintage condition. The hat is molded in soft red felt, with a gross-grain band on in the interior so that the hat easily retains its position when worn. The exterior is an elaborately textured weave of coral cotton thread and gunmetal raffia sculpted to form stylish folds and culminates with a starburst arrangement at the crown. The reverse of the piece is beautifully embellished with a spray of fabric styled to look like thistles, with coral coloured feather trim to finish. The designer is unknown, however the label holds the signature of the famous John Wannamaker...
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1920s American Hats

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell...
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1860s French Hats

1920s Ladies Boater Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Art Deco Ladies boater hat of handwoven straw that has been tinted a cocoa brown color. The shallow crown of the hat is decorated with a multi-striped...
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1920s Hats

Early 20th Century Colorful Central Asian Embroidered Hat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century Central Asian hat, most likely from Uzbekistan, with intricate detailed embroidery accented by gold metallic threading. The interior is lined with a quilted printed cotton and the brim is decorated with needlework in a geometric pattern. The colorful design is in shades of hot pink, green, saffron yellow, gray and burgundy red. This special piece is from the estate and private collection of Peggy Slappey, a well traveled lady who passionately collected textile art from Central Asia. Part of Ms. Slappey's extensive collection was exhibited in 2016 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Additional items from Ms. Slappey's collection are available on the Modern & Moore homepage including Ikat...
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Early 1900s Uzbek Hats

Edwardian Woman's Black Boater Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian woman's boater hat hand-painted black with an extra-wide multi-colored hat band finished with an enlarged bow.
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1910s Hats

Edwardian Summer Daytime Hat w/ Flowers & Feathers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Summer Daytime Hat w/ Flowers.
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1910s Hats

Edwardian Black Fur Felt Picture Hat w/ Painted Ribbon, 1910s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1910s Black Fur Felt Picture Hat w/ Painted Ribbon. Fur felt hat, silk ribbon embellishment with decorative buckle. Velvet ribbon trim on brim of hat. Lined interior. Fits large due ...
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1910s Hats

Charming Victorian Tremblant Sunflower Hair Picks
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of Victorian Tremblant Sunflower Hair Picks in silvered and gilt metal. Flowers are set on springs and sway gently with wearer. Sunflowers wer...
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1870s American Hats

Men’s William Lyons Black Fine Felt Bowler Hat – size 7 1/8, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A mainstay for both noblemen and commoners, the bowler was the chosen headwear of outlaws, bankers, Prime Ministers and vaudevillians because its low crown kept it from being knocked off the head in high winds and its rigidity withstood being misshapen when stomped. Made in Massachusetts, this one was likely worn with pinstripe trousers, a Crombie coat and a turned walking stick. Vintage bliss...
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1920s American Hats

Edwardian Straw Hat with Pussy Willows
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian straw hat with chenille pussy willow embroidery. The pussy willows climb in all different directions across the crown and brim. Retai...
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Early 20th Century American Hats

Art Deco French Comb with Green and Blue Pastes
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Art Deco French openwork celluloid comb with green and blue pastes from the 1930's. Amazing colorations. France 1930's. Excellent condition. ...
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Early 20th Century French Hats

Art Deco Pave Ball Comb
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pave Ball Comb form the 1920's. Graduated half spheres are pave set with emerald and sapphire paste stones on top of a faux tortoiseshell comb...
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1920s American Hats

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb
Located in New York, NY
Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb with an ornate branch and bead crown motif. Deep red Italian coral with lovely dimensional design all set onto tortoise shell comb...
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1860s Italian Hats

20s Juliet Cap w/ Brass Lace & Flower Side Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Juliet Cap w/ Brass Lace & Flower Side Detail. Openwork crochet cap embellished w/ ribbon flowers and brass lace.
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1920s Hats

Art Deco Pierced Celluloid and Citrine Paste Comb
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pierced Celluloid Comb from the 1920's. The celluloid has been patinaed and dozens of citrine pastes have been set along the openwork fan shape...
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1920s French Hats

1900s Madge Evans Black Beaver Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1900s Madge Evans Black Beaver Hat
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Early 1900s American Hats

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb from the late 19th Century. Hand carved tortoiseshell with finely applied gold accents. Lovely quality with interestin...
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1870s British Hats

Lovely Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian with gold dot decoration. The comb is carved with a floral cutwork border with a genuine gold dotted pattern inlaid diagonally across. 1870's France. Ex...
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1870s French Hats

1910s Edwardian Black Hat w/ Silk Ribbon & Ostrich Feather Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1910s Edwardian Black Hat w/ Silk Ribbon & Ostrich Feather Trim. Adjustable lining.
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1910s Hats

Blond Celluloid Art Nouveau Comb
Located in New York, NY
Blond celluloid (replicating Horn) Art Nouveau Comb with 3 gilt filigree applications and rose paste stones from the turn of the 20th Century. Simple ...
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Early 20th Century French Hats

Eygptian Revival Art Deco Comb
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian Revival Art Deco Comb made in France 1920's. Cold enameled on celluloid and set with multicolored pastes. High quality and striking design. Fran...
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Early 20th Century French Hats

Edwardian Round Fur Felt Hat w/ Feather
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Round Fur Felt Hat w/ Feather. Grosgrain ribbon hat band (slight marks shown in photo) with brown feather and art deco brooch decoration.
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1910s Hats

Victorian Cut Steel Barette
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and lovely Victorian Cut Steel Barette from the late 19th Century. Length 2.50". Width .75". 1880's France. Excellent condition.
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Late 19th Century French Hats

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Cut Steel

Victorian Rainbow Glass Paste Hair Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and unusual Victorian Czech Glass Hair Ornament set in deep brass settings. Vibrant cut rainbow glass stones with central cluster trembler. 18...
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1850s French Hats

Poiret Directoire Style Raffia Bonnet
Located in New York, NY
Poiret directoire style raffia cap with Martine style floral wreath embroideries. Although perceived of as a night bonnet, these were usually worn with late afternoon empire styled dresses...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Hats

Antique Victorian velvet jockeys cap, sporting hat
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare antique sporting cap or jockeys cap. This gorgeous and scarce piece is not only a piece of fashion history but also a fantastic sporting relic. It ...
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19th Century British Hats

Rare Paul Poiret Braided Yarn and Silk Tulle Toque
Located in New York, NY
Rare and historical fashion artifact from the house of Paul Poiret and the personal wardrobe of Denise Boulet Poiret. Paul Poiret is known as one of the innovators of 20th Century Haute Couture in Paris. Poiret established his own house in 1903, and made his name with the controversial kimono coat.He designed flamboyant window displays and threw legendary parties to draw attention to his work; his instinct for marketing and branding was unmatched by any previous designer. Poiret's house expanded to encompass furniture, decor, and fragrance in addition to clothing. In 1911, he established the company Parfums de Rosine, named for his eldest daughter. Poiret's name was never linked to the company, but it was effectively the first fragrance ever launched by a designer. Denise Poiret was mother, model and muse to the fantastical larger than life figure who revolutionized Parisian fashion in the early parts of the 20th Century. This hat was part of Denise Poirets personal wardrobe and is an example of Poirets chic and restrained day wear. Denise Poiret became known for wearing these simple turban-like hats and head treatments throughout social Paris which brought increased notariety to her husband's work. Madeleine Panizon was initally employed as a designer for Martine (Poiret's decorative Art Branch) and ultimately became the milliner for the house of Poiret...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hats

Vintage and Designer Hats

The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.

Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.

In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.

From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.

On 1stDibs find an expansive assortment of vintage and designer hats today. You can search for hats by style, designer or color.

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