Mid-20th Century Hats

A breath of summer. This original 1950's black velvet hat, built on a wide black millinery tulle base, upon which the black velvet is mounted, and decorated with trailing silk velvet...

Schiaparelli's 1945 Talleyrand Silhouette revival stove pipe hat is a later 1950's interpretation of her earlier design. When Schiaparelli returned to Paris, she presented her first...

Madame Paulette Couture made to order plush wool beaver. Styled as off kilter beret hat with amusing 3D devil horn stem. The stem is known in French as le cabillou, which means "stal...

This darling 1950's forest green hat, rendered in textural green rayon, lined internally with interfacing, in a figure of 8 shape, is a rare piece to behold. The sculptural shape, bo...

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben "Clockworks" Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Patent leather cut work leaves are decorated with jet beads and tons of pocket watch and cuckoo clock mini brooches...

Frederick Fox, milliner to the royal family in the UK complete with Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created this eye catching masterpiece in red straw ...

16" diameter straw hat. Band has a beige Grosgrain Ribbon. Small hair comb and chin strap.

Elsa Schiaparelli Spring Hat with wreath of pastel silk flowers around the edge. Wrapped straw, silken floss flowers, hand sewn attached to netting frame. T...

Incredibly rare Bes Ben pinwheel hat. A spiral of shaved black feathers radiate from a central off-white silk camellia with subtle hints of pink and green underneath. There are more feathers at the front and sides than at the back. It is designed to be worn on the top of the head so can fit any size. It secures with with two small combs plus has a cute elastic chin strap that can be worn or tucked up inside the hat if preferred. 13.5 inches wide. 13 inches back to front. Designed by Benjamin B. Greenfield for his legendary company Bes Ben. Known as Chicago's "Mad-Hatter" Greenfield designed some of the wittiest, wildest, most surreal hats known to millinery. Bes Ben hats...

Avant-garde Metallic snakeskin turban c 1960 The unique turban is designed with bands of exotic metallic snakeskin The snakeskin bands range from gold to pewter tone metallic ...

Glamorous Velvet Bow Hair Piece from the 1960's. Stiffened black cotton velvet is formed into a 3 pronged bow with back strap and hidden comb. Designed for a slicked back hair for yo...

Early Art Deco Crystal Tiara of silver lame threads and hundreds of hand sewn rose montee crystal stones in graduated leaf motifs. Wonderful design on a ...

Vintage Christian Dior 1960s fur hat, unworn with tags attached. Sold at Rich's department store. Styled to sit just atop the head. Grosgr...

Art Deco French Celluloid Marguerite Hair Comb in red with black overpaint detailing. Strong Art Nouveau flavor in wonderful vibrant tones. 1930's Fra...

1950's Hattie Carnegie Original black angora beret style hat with sueded button decorations and ornate braid embellishments. Ms. Carnegie was famous for dressing women from 'hat to ...

Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...

1940s natural colors ostrich feathered perch hat featuring an open design and an enlarged satin black bow on the back of the hat. The wired circlet frame is lined with black stain ri...

Great little hat with wire insert to keep its shape and discreet bow to the back. The material is velour and it still has its inside cord intact.

A fun vintage hat for Summer. The hat has a wonderful shape with a subtle peak. In a natural colour it has a band of fringed straw as decoration.Measurements: internal circumference...

This beautiful 1950's ivory and cream coloured saucer hat, is the perfect statement piece to your seasonal wardrobe. The moulded textural rayon cream crown, is contrasted by the wide...

1940s Caspar Davis Black Felt and Velvet Bumper-Brim Hat w Cascading Coq Feathers at Side: A dramatic chapeau from a well-known milliner, this is a real head-turner! A lush cascade...

1940s Chocolate brown velvet/chenille high-crown turban: center front of turban is peaked to show hairline and is heavily ruched and wired to retain its perfect regal shape. Unknown ...

1960s Christian Dior "Chapeaux" blue knit woolen tam covered in blue, brown, and magenta colored feathers. Teardrop acrylic crystals in tones go blue and clear are throughout the ent...

A chic blue velvet vintage hat , with a decorative pink flower on top. The hat is lined in net, and the inner circumference measures 22''.

Chic and super rare early 60s HALSTON Mongolian lamb fur hat and matching muff ! Jackie O Kennedy wore a Halston hat and muff to the 1961 presidential inau...

Lovely faux tortoiseshell seven prong mantilla hair comb, featuring clear faceted rhinestones and metal dot decoration. Measuring length 10.3cm / 4 inches by width 9.8cm / 3.85 inches. The hair comb is in very good condition. This is a beautiful and stylish mid century hair...

Elegant Art Deco Velvet Pave Evening Glove and Cap Set right off a period Hollywood movie set of cotton/silk deep grey velvet hand studded with pave rhinestones. Long gloves meant to...

Wonderful Art Deco Eygptian Revival Comb of clear celluloid overlaid with green. The design is then pierced, overpainted and set with pave stones in r...

Striking in silhouette and timeless in appeal, this 1950's black felt saucer hat by Nina of New York channels vintage drama with a modern twist. Sculpted from rich black felt, it's s...

Elsa Schiaparelli Black Straw High Brimmed Hat, circled with white twisted cord and accented with a faux berry stickpin. Outside measure 8" diameter, 7"height, 7"inside

A dream accessory, this unbelievable Dior hat uses green silk and veiling to simulate a ground of grass, while articulated silk velvet gardenias and leaves cover its surface. Replete...

This Vintage Miss Alice Leopard Print Fur Pillbox Hat is a stylish and sophisticated piece of headwear that blends classic fashion with bold, animal-inspired patterns. Miss Alice, a ...

Fabulous 1950’s Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Cream Velvet and Feathers Sculpted Hat. Unique and elegant shape with Schiaparelli’s Innovative and Surreal Style. Layered with Velvet Leave...

A knockout accessory for New Years Eve or a black tie event, this cocktail hat is as petite as a fascinator but packs the punch of a wide brim. Both glitzy and understated, it balances a glittering sequin skull cap with an alluring cage veil for an unforgettably sophisticated look. Rigid oval calot cap with pavé black sequins; attached tulle birdcage veil...

The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...

1940s Matching Madras Rayon Plaid Taffeta Brimmed Tilt Hat & Oversized Handbag Set: Clutch gathered handbag and banded back ensemble to add a punch to your ensemble. Handbag is soft...

Dramatic vintage hat by Archie Eason, a master milliner celebrated for his sculptural approach to women's headwear. Made in the USA from 100% wool felt by Excello, this mid-century p...

Fabulous 1950s silver beret. Embellished off-white satin fabric with small clear beads and silver rhinestones. Small beaded tassels with teardrop shaped pearls. Contrasting interior...

Fine French Art Deco Paste Comb made in France in the 1930's. Clear celluloid is overlaid with a vibrant turquoise celluloid which is incised an...

1930s hand sculpted maroon beaver fur felt hat with any symmetrical silhouette. Customer made high fashion hat.

Chic 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT gold raffia straw cloche hat ! Features a beautiful muted gold. Can be worn multiple ways, as pictured. Pair with jeans ...

1950s Flo-Raye Black Egret Feather Cartwheel Hat w/ Velvet Structured Crown: Spiral curled feathers encircle a structured cap, jutting out to create a ha...

A fantastic 1940s riding-styled tilt hat in black with a charming ostrich feather that curls around the back to side of face. Thick crocheted veil edged ...

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and s...

A stunning 1960s Christian Dior by Marc Bohan eggshell satin pleated turban hat with crisp black coq feathers fluttering from the pleats! ...

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben Surreal Mask Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Black velvet mask shaped hat with Victorian style blacked cut steel butterfly...

Rare Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue Christmas hat ! Features green velvet petals to look like a Christmas tree. Reindeers, angels, candy canes, ornaments, and garland throughout. Two inn...

1950s Spectacular Black Felt Capulet Hat w Dramatic Curled Egret Feather Spray: This fantastic statement hat is in basic black felt with a close-fitting cap with a center back point...

A beautiful 1950s Christian Dior ballet-inspired black ostrich feather cocktail hat that swirls around the head dramatically. Rather wig-like at ...

1930s evening gold lamé hand-sculpted perch cap with copper netting. The top of the hat is decorated with a hand carved wooden and calinoid sparrow bird finished with an enlarged plu...

A gorgeous 1960s Christian Dior hat by Marc Bohan: A structured turban-style cocktail hat covered in iridescent blue pheasant feathers is enhanced by cri...

Exceptional 1960s Julie, Inc. couture orange / sherbet ombré silk organza turban hat ! Julie, Inc. was a dress shop in Detroit, Michigan's Fisher Building in the 1960s. The shop wa...

Beautiful vintage 1940s MARSHALL FIELD'S black silk velvet rhinestone encrusted cloche hat! The perfect piece to complete any outfit. Can be worn by most sizes due to the fit. In gr...

Astrakhan Mink Ambassador Cossack Hat 1960´s 100% Real Astrakhan Fur from Karakul Breed of Sheep. Mink Cossack Style Hat Real Mink Hair - Ranch Raised, Incredibly Luxurious Mink hair...

1950s Brown Velvet Cocktail hat with Multicolored Rose. Brown velvet hat with matching brown net and multicolored handmade silk rose and leave detailing.

1960s Leslie James Magenta Angora Fur Felt Hat.

1930s black coated twill day hat with a white hand-pleated decorative band centered with a knot.

1930s Black Fur Felt Skull Cap with hand Beadwork in black gold and pearl design.