1930s Fashion

From as early as the late 1910s, the trend of Orientalism was all the rage in the Western fashion scene. With various styles, the mid-to-late 1920s saw the rise in the popularity of chinoiserie blue derived from the artistic decorations of Chinese porcelains. This rich color trend graced the designs of haute couture designers such as Lucien Lelong and became widely available to the upper-class masses. From the former San Francisco based department store, I. Magnin, this 1930s evening cape is a vintage treasure that captures its time. Done in a rich blue silk velvet, the cape is multi-tiered coming down to knee level with two heavily flounced tiers that encircle the torso that cover the arms acting as sleeves. The sumptuous layering of the silk velvet pairs with a mock shawl collar that creates a regal aura to this design. This cape is an excellent vintage outerwear...

1930S Black Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Gown With Celluloid Sequin Peek-A-Boo Sleeves

Vintage Jean Patou Adaptation c.1930's black silk capelet. Shawl collar with gathered piping detail. Three center front covered buttons over top sna...

30s Pale yellow Mesh Gown and Slip. Side snap closure. We have sever original 1930s slips in varying colors so purchaser would not have to take the green slip...

A regal piece of outerwear whose weight belies its warmth, this exquisite silk velvet mantle is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the touch. Vertical ruching creates drape and texture enough for it to hold its own when paired with drop waist flapper dresses or glamorous evening gowns...

Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on this rayon crepe gown is as innovative as the off kilter...

1930S White Bias Cut Rayon Slip Dress

Good condition with a couple of small seam rips. 1930S Cream Silk Feather Weight Robe & Negligee Ensemble

Charming transparent celluloid comb from the 1930's with enamel florals inserted with pave accents. 1930's USA. 5" x 2.75". Excellent condition.

1930S Off White Rayon & Cotton Net Gown With Massive Double Layered Skirt

Vintage Art Deco Hermes Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Grooming Case A Superb and very rare piece, the case is made in good Quality Brown leather hide, ...

Designed in the 1930s, this beautiful, vibrant liquid satin evening dress is a spectacular example from this era. The fabric makes it stand out among other pieces from this time; ink...

Check pattern velvet cape with graven horn brooch attach to close the cape. Silk crêpe burgundy lining. SIZE M

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

1930s Eloise Robins Egg Blue Silk Panne Velvet & Tulle Hat w Spectacular Feather: This is a true Deco-era beauty. A simple extra-wide silk panne ribbon is pinched, gathered and clos...

Pink embroidered silk sleeping gown Circa 1930 SIZE M

Elegant French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame to keep close ones at hand. Cover slides over on each side to reveal photo which can be propped up o...

1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown

Charming hand carved Art Deco Carnelian Match Holder with a terrier climbing up a sphere. A faux ladder is carved into the stone and becomes the "strike" ...

Such a beautiful vintage 1930s couture navy blue velvet caplet! Features vibrant navy blue textured silk velvet. Intricate black embroidered Russian inspired clasp at neck. Looks fan...

Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline. Elegant V neck and short sleeves are trimmed in hand sewn gold and white garland leaves. The fit of this silhouette is forgiving as it can be worn either straight or bloused at the meddle. Column skirt has gathers at the lower waist. Condition is excellent for a piece of this age, no holes, discolouration or snags. Very old Hollywood glam...

1930's lace and silk chiffon deshabillé . No lining inside the sleeves ( see-through) Cut-work on the hips. SIZE L

A Vintage 1930s Original Maribou Satin Costume is a stunning piece of historical fashion, combining the luxurious materials and design aesthetics of the early 20th century with the g...

Art Deco novelty suede purse with dual feature of concealed makeup kit in the base. Opening with a clasp underneath is a mirror and room for powder and rouge. Ingenious novelty bag...

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand...

1930s Black Fur Felt Hat With Deco Cut Accent. This hat is structured like a beret but hat the band in the back to slant it. It also has a small tied bow on the back.

A stunning Lame gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a halter neck, fold over detail at the front and back and central back zip.

1930s Black & White Beaded Halter Evening Dress. Exquisite white bodice beaded with black beads and rhinestones, deep V neckline with halter straps. Flow...

Mark Cross Art Deco Travel Mirror in alligator grained leather. Circular mirror with stand that slides into its own holder for travel. 1930's. 5.5" across.

Circa 1930-1950 Bengal India A Transparent Indian saree in Bengal brocaded cotton called Jamdani, 453 cm long by 110 cm wide! Indigo-dyed cotton voile embroidered with Mughal-inspir...

Lovely Art Deco Lace Evening Ensemble of cotton lace. Sleek gown with capelet bolero of 3 tier ruffled sleeves which snaps across the front. Typical Deco...

Upcycled Vintage Cocteau Slip, Studio VL. Black silk Art Deco slip with scalloped edges throughout and and embroidered florals. We have embroidered a Jean Co...

Burgundy satin and tulle evening gown with cut-work. Biais. Tulle edge on the neckline and armpit. SIZE L

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...

1930S Blush Pink Silk Crepe De Chine French Couture Nightgown Dress Negligee With Exceptional Hand Finishing

Czech mini scent bottle wrapped with gold filigree panels. Each panel has a bezel set faux lapis pate de verre rose with white cold enamel decoration. With gilt filigree and faux l...

1930S White Rayon Tulle Princess Gown With Pearlesent Sequin Beaded Bodice From Paris

French Art deco very refined and Exquisite vintage clutch bag, decorated with gold sequins "paillettes". This fantastic fabric is a real eye-catcher, as it stands out against the bla...

Elegant 1930s black velvet clutch featuring an Art Deco clasp of rectangular form, complementing the softly rounded upper edge of the bag. The clasp is composed of marcasite in an op...

Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 ...

This full-length layered black lace gown is a truly stunning 1930s find. It features an integral black satin slip with thin black velvet straps. There ...

Rare Collectible High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Calf Leather Clutch from the 1930's by Virginia Bags. A carved and patinaed futurist bakelite dog is anchored ...

A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate ...

Art Deco Platinum and Sapphire Tie Bar from the 1930's. Simple elegant design of platinum wire with 4 calibre cut genuine matched sapphires. 1930's US...

Stunning Art Deco Silk tulle shawl in black and ivory with frosted decorative over beading throughout. Wonderful patterning with black tulle in center and ...

1930s Hand made cream silk chiffon, bobbin lace, applique & embroidered bias cut slip. Beautiful hand made slip in translucent cream silk chiffon, V neckline, the bodice is done in h...

Upcycled Vintage "Wednesday" Silk Slip, Studio VL. Hand embroidered "Wednesday Adams" on hip to take advantage of a discoloration on the slip. Lace trim with...

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs ra...

See-through black lace evening dress with blue sequin embellishement. Small buttons covered with black silk and buttonhole on the cuffs. Cut-work. Total lenght in the front= 140 cm ...

Circa 1930/1935 France Summer dress in black muslin printed chiffon with large yellow and white polka dots from the 1930s. Straight and fluid dress with i...

Very rare 1930's brown leather suitcase with 2 leather straps and on both sides shipping Cunard White star labels. Inside is made from tartan f...

A wonderful black lace evening dress , dating from the 1930s. The dress would be ideal for a party or dancing. It has black ribbon straps. Measurements; Bust up to 38''. length 36''

This vintage 1930s red velvet cape is a way to bring fairytales, and fantasies of bygone eras to everyday life— it's surprisingly so easy to wear, and can b...

Large art deco celluloid comb set with faux sapphire pastes. 1930's USA. Excellent condition. 6" x 6".

1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress. Size 4

This true vintage 1930s ankle length gown is cut to a classic tea dress style in a midnight blue, almost black georgette with striking peach, mustard and pale blue-grey florals printed across it. Full of character with lovely period details, it is detailed with a cowl neckline and sweeping ruffle. The sleeves are sheer and join to a faux-cover up that is actually attached to the dress. This ties loosely at the front however the wearer wants it. The dress has a bias-cut column silhouette and falls gracefully to the ankle. It is lined with black crepe throughout, however the sleeves are not lined and are sheer. The only opening is the keyhole neckline at the rear so you need to be small enough to slip it on over your head. The dress is in very good antique condition, particularly for a garment of nearly 90 years of age. She is wearable with care and the following points to note: There are some rather charming patch repairs to the bottom of the hem, left sleeve and one on the body in various sizes. It was clearly a dearly loved dress and it's rather hard to spot them unless you go looking for them. They could be better sewn but I rather like them the way they are and so we left alone when we restored other parts of the dress - we photographed a few so you can see what we mean. The cuffs were very narrow so we have moved the poppers and this has left some small grazes to the fabric - minor. Wearable 1930s tea dresses...

Art Deco Haute Couture Lesage bead embroidered short bolero short sleeved jacket. Of black jet vari size vermicelli tube beads patterned in overlapping scalloped swirls on silk crepe...

Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of black silk charmeuse and a tiered skirt of black lace. The bodice is studded with rhi...

This is a delightful 1930s pink slip lingerie dress that has a set of interesting labels. The first being the design label 'Eros' Made in England and the second being a trademark la...

1930s Black Wide Brim Hat w/ Scalloped Brim & Cutouts. Held to head w/ elastic band and inner comb.