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Floral Dress 1930s

Vintage 1930's Cotton Voile Floral Tiered Dress 1930s Day Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1930's Cotton Voile Floral Tiered Dress 1930s Day Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4

Vintage 1930's Cotton Voile Floral Tiered Dress 1930s Day Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold, this original 1930's cream cotton voile day dress, with an enchanting blooming carnation and wild flower pattern, in muted shades of green, orange, yellow and blu...

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1930s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1930's Blush Pink Blue Floral Day Dress Bow 1930s Rayon Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1930's Blush Pink Blue Floral Day Dress Bow 1930s Rayon Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1930's Blush Pink Blue Floral Day Dress Bow 1930s Rayon Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This romantic 1930's dress, in a soft floral pattern in shades of blue and cream, with muted olive green accents, set against a blush pink background, is just the piece to add to you...

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1930s Casual Dresses

1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress
1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress

1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress

Located in Alford, MA

Floral voile 1930s day dress in pastel colors. Sleeveless bodice has capelet effect with ruffle border and ties that fit through tab.

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1930s American Day Dresses

1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress

1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition.

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Graphic Seersucker Floral Print 1930s Wrap Dress
Graphic Seersucker Floral Print 1930s Wrap Dress

Graphic Seersucker Floral Print 1930s Wrap Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming wrap dress from the 1930s in graphic floral cotton seersucker with lace trim.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Day Dresses

1930s Floral Satin Maxi Dress
1930s Floral Satin Maxi Dress

1930s Floral Satin Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This incredible bias-cut satin full length dress was created in the 1930s and retailed by Kendal Milne & Co Ltd, the best department store in Manchester and a division of Harrods...

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1930s British Evening Dresses

Floral Cotton Voile Afternoon Dress, 1930s
Floral Cotton Voile Afternoon Dress, 1930s

Floral Cotton Voile Afternoon Dress, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Soft cheese-clothy semi sheer weave and watercolor floral print. Nice side ruffles on hem of dress add fullness.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Casual Dresses

1930s Floral Cotton Polynesian Style Dress
1930s Floral Cotton Polynesian Style Dress

1930s Floral Cotton Polynesian Style Dress

Located in London, GB

The fabric may be much earlier than when the dress was made - we believe in the 1930s. The zip at the back has been added either at the point the dress was made, or a bit later.

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1930s American Formal Wear

Long Dress with Floral Patterns, 1930s/40s
Long Dress with Floral Patterns, 1930s/40s

Long Dress with Floral Patterns, 1930s/40s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Long vintage dress with floral patterns on a white background, and with a belt.

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20th Century Unknown Casual Dresses

1930s Silk Floral Bias Cut Dress with Applique
1930s Silk Floral Bias Cut Dress with Applique

1930s Silk Floral Bias Cut Dress with Applique

Located in London, GB

1930s silk bias cut dress in a beautiful 'cottage' style floral print, perfect for spring and summer.

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1930s American Maxi Dresses

1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress
1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress

1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930's Couture Quality draped floral printed chiffon evening dress.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930s Cerulean Blue Floral Chiffon Tea Dress
1930s Cerulean Blue Floral Chiffon Tea Dress

1930s Cerulean Blue Floral Chiffon Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1930s ankle length dress is cut to a classic tea dress style in cobalt blue chiffon with striking fuchsia, pale blue, yellow and pistachio green florals dotted across it.

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1930s American Tea Gowns

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress
1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 1920s or early 1930s slip dress exudes glamour. The woven black and gold lace lame is known as cobweb lame and is highly prized from this period. The dress follows an elong...

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1920s French Evening Dresses

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Organza Capelet
1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Organza Capelet

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Organza Capelet

Located in London, GB

1930s gold and floral lame dress with contemporary custom-made capelet.

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1930s American Evening Dresses

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Floral Print Dress
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Floral Print Dress

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Floral Print Dress

Located in London, GB

This absolutely enchanting vintage 1930s full length dress in dove grey textured silk with gold lame floral design is in beautiful antique condition.

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1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket
1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket

1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket

Located in London, GB

A true vintage 1930s floral crepe tea dress, ankle length with a beautifully fluid drape.

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1930s American Evening Dresses

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

By Paul Poiret

Located in New York, NY

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile.

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Midnight Blue Long Sleeved Floral Georgette Maxi Dress
1930s Midnight Blue Long Sleeved Floral Georgette Maxi Dress

1930s Midnight Blue Long Sleeved Floral Georgette Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

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 print...

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1930s American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderful 1930's floral print 1930's rayon dress in a palette of pinks, purples, whites and greys set against a simple white background, is a wonderful statement piece to add to...

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1930s American Tea Gowns

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves
1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves

Located in London, GB

This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles.

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1930s British Evening Dresses

1930s Black Floral Lace Maxi Dress with Deep Mesh Flounce
1930s Black Floral Lace Maxi Dress with Deep Mesh Flounce

1930s Black Floral Lace Maxi Dress with Deep Mesh Flounce

Located in London, GB

This beautiful black lace maxi dress was made in the late 1930s. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when they’re in such rare excellent condition. It is tailor...

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1930s British Evening Dresses

1930s Couture Rainbow Floral Crepe Maxi Dress with Red Sash Belt
1930s Couture Rainbow Floral Crepe Maxi Dress with Red Sash Belt

1930s Couture Rainbow Floral Crepe Maxi Dress with Red Sash Belt

Located in London, GB

This outstanding 1930s vibrantly printed maxi dress is one of the best we have ever had in Circa's collection. From France and made to couture standards, the fabric is wonderful; tai...

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1930s French Evening Dresses

1930s White Floral Tulle and Lace Chiffon Midi Dress with Jacket
1930s White Floral Tulle and Lace Chiffon Midi Dress with Jacket

1930s White Floral Tulle and Lace Chiffon Midi Dress with Jacket

Located in London, GB

This 1930s wedding dress and matching jacket is tailored from delicate cobweb rayon tulle and has a sleeveless silhouette with a curved neckline.

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown
GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown

GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown

Located in Thiensville, WI

Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long dolman sleeves with six covered button detail and four concealed snap closures at cuffs...

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

Lavender Floral Cotton Lace Gown, 1930s
Lavender Floral Cotton Lace Gown, 1930s

Lavender Floral Cotton Lace Gown, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely lavender cotton lace summer gown from the 1930s. Fully lined. Snap closure down side. Simple, flattering and sweet silhouette with velvet trim. Great for balmy evenings. Lig...

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Early 20th Century Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930s taupe floral lace & speech silk gown lingerie UK 8-10 US 4-6
Vintage 1930s taupe floral lace & speech silk gown lingerie UK 8-10 US 4-6

Vintage 1930s taupe floral lace & speech silk gown lingerie UK 8-10 US 4-6

Located in Nashville, TN

This sumptuous vintage 1930's peach Champagne coloured silk gown, accented by the most exquisite taupe floral lace details, is a rare piece to behold and to add to your glamorous lou...

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1930s American Nightgowns

1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps
1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps

1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps: A beautiful lavender and white floral print in a hard-to-find 1930s glamorous style. Double braided fabri...

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1930s American Tea Gowns

Vintage 1930s Black Silk Chiffon Floral evening Gown Tulips US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1930s Black Silk Chiffon Floral evening Gown Tulips US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1930s Black Silk Chiffon Floral evening Gown Tulips US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

A marvel to behold, this original vintage 1930's black cotton voile and silk chiffon evening gown, decorated with a silver rhinestone inlay metal chain, is a rare piece to behold.

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1930s Evening Gowns

Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery
Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery

Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery

Located in Gresham, OR

This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the highest quality: The black silk lace is trimmed with velvet at straps and decolletag...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress
1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress
1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic

Antique Floral Sterling Silver Double Dress Clip 1930s
Antique Floral Sterling Silver Double Dress Clip 1930s

Antique Floral Sterling Silver Double Dress Clip 1930s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage floral double dress clip crafted in sterling silver in the Art Deco era. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship...

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Vintage 1930s Brooches

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1930s Floral Crepe Gown Dress
1930s Floral Crepe Gown Dress

1930s Floral Crepe Gown Dress

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1930s Floral Crepe Gown Dress

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous 1930s Floral Crepe Dress in perfect condition which is rare for these earlier pieces.

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1930s Unknown Day Dresses

1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Bias-Cut Dress
1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Bias-Cut Dress

1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Bias-Cut Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely dress dates to the 1930's and is made of pale peach silk chiffon with a floral print in hues of orange and blue.

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Marigold Floral Garden Print Silk Flutter-Sleeve Ruffle Skirt Maxi Dress
1930's Marigold Floral Garden Print Silk Flutter-Sleeve Ruffle Skirt Maxi Dress

1930's Marigold Floral Garden Print Silk Flutter-Sleeve Ruffle Skirt Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The vibrant marigold floral garden print used on this 1930's 'Ryder's of Philadelphia' designer silk maxi dress has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible.

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1930s North American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930's Floral Bias Cut Gown
1930's Floral Bias Cut Gown

1930's Floral Bias Cut Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage gown dates to the 1930's and retailed at "Stefan Kozak Inc." in New York City. It is made of textured silk crepe with a multicolor floral print. It is cut on the b...

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930’s Deco Floral Lamé Gown
1930’s Deco Floral Lamé Gown

1930’s Deco Floral Lamé Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Show-stopping, Deco lamé gown features a William Morris-inspired floral in shades of wine red, lavender, sage green, and ivory. Sleeveless gown has a scalloped bodice panel and a fla...

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1920s French Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930s Floral Lamé Dress with Jeweled Belt
1930s Floral Lamé Dress with Jeweled Belt

1930s Floral Lamé Dress with Jeweled Belt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s Floral Lamé Dress with Jeweled Belt Measurements-- B: 36 inches Drop Waist: up to 32 inches Hip: up to 40 inches Length, Shoulder to Hem: 53 inches

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

Late 1930's Grey Satin Floral Gown
Late 1930's Grey Satin Floral Gown

Late 1930's Grey Satin Floral Gown

Located in London, GB

This dress is a late 1930's elegant grey satin gown with shiny floral print with high neck and Eton collar.

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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Metallic Floral Semi-Sheer Lamé Silk Capelet Drape Belted Couture Gown
1930's Metallic Floral Semi-Sheer Lamé Silk Capelet Drape Belted Couture Gown

1930's Metallic Floral Semi-Sheer Lamé Silk Capelet Drape Belted Couture Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 36-38 inches Waist: 30 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Total Length: 60 inches This magnificent 1930's floral lamé silk couture gown is in wonderful wearable condit...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

1930s Sheer Floral Silk Chiffon Halter Dress W Puffy Sleeve Bolero Jacket
1930s Sheer Floral Silk Chiffon Halter Dress W Puffy Sleeve Bolero Jacket

1930s Sheer Floral Silk Chiffon Halter Dress W Puffy Sleeve Bolero Jacket

Located in Portland, OR

This lovely vintage 1930's dress is made of a gorgeous sheer floral silk chiffon and it comes with a matching taffeta bolero jacket with short puff sleeves.

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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Fashion Originators Guild Rhinestone Studded Floral Silk Neck-Bow Gown
1930's Fashion Originators Guild Rhinestone Studded Floral Silk Neck-Bow Gown

1930's Fashion Originators Guild Rhinestone Studded Floral Silk Neck-Bow Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A gorgeous and highly collectible Fashion Originators Guild colorful floral maxi dress with the most impressive rhinestone detailing dating back to the mid-1930's.

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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gold Lamé Floral Gown with Flounces, 1930s
Gold Lamé Floral Gown with Flounces, 1930s

Gold Lamé Floral Gown with Flounces, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1930s lightweight metallic gold floral silk lamé gown. Double-layered lamé bodice has fluttery cut-away panels at sides. Back of gown plunges into a faux bow detail. Skirt o...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930s Gorgeous Garden Gown with Floral Net Overlay
1930s Gorgeous Garden Gown with Floral Net Overlay

1930s Gorgeous Garden Gown with Floral Net Overlay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Every single part of this gown is gown is stunning! From the gorgeous, colorful floral slip to the floral net overlay, it is a beautiful work of art. The slip features a fine pink tu...

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1930s Evening Dresses

1930s Art Deco Bakelite Reverse Carved and Painted Floral Dress Clips PR
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Reverse Carved and Painted Floral Dress Clips PR

1930s Art Deco Bakelite Reverse Carved and Painted Floral Dress Clips PR

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This classic pair of 1930's Art deco dress clips with spring operating pivoting clip hardware are all original 1930's bakelite jewelry in their original format and function.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Liberty & Co of London Block Print Floral Dress, 1930s
Liberty & Co of London Block Print Floral Dress, 1930s

Liberty & Co of London Block Print Floral Dress, 1930s

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 1930's were a popular time for Indian block print, and perhaps because of England's association with India this dress was created to replicate that style.

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Early 20th Century Casual Dresses

Art Deco 1930'S Floral Silk Dress
Art Deco 1930'S Floral Silk Dress

Art Deco 1930'S Floral Silk Dress

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco 1930'S Floral Silk Dress

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1930’s Colourful Lame Floral Dress
1930’s Colourful Lame Floral Dress

1930’s Colourful Lame Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

A real show stopper! This is an amazing full-length lame dress in black and gold with an unusual and bold swirling pink and yellow floral print. It features puff sleeves, tiny cover...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Colourful Silk Floral Dress
1930s Colourful Silk Floral Dress

1930s Colourful Silk Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 1930s day dress in the softest silk with colourful ditsy floral print.

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1930s Day Dresses

1930s Floral Embroidered Caftan Dress
1930s Floral Embroidered Caftan Dress

1930s Floral Embroidered Caftan Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Embroidery is so en vogue at the moment- rock an embroidered look nobody else has with our 1930s floral caftan dress! Solid black fabric covered in a stitched diamond pattern, inters...

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1930s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1930's Cotton Embroidered Day Dress Pale Pink Floral 1930s UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1930's Cotton Embroidered Day Dress Pale Pink Floral 1930s UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1930's Cotton Embroidered Day Dress Pale Pink Floral 1930s UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the softest of cotton lawns, in a pale shade of pink, set off by the ballerina pink floral embroidery, this original 1930's dress, is the perfect piece to welcome to your...

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1930s Maxi Dresses

1930s Floral Print Ruffle Sleeve Dress
1930s Floral Print Ruffle Sleeve Dress

1930s Floral Print Ruffle Sleeve Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1930’s unworn organza dress was found in a box sent to Australia in 1932.

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1930s Day Dresses

1930s Sheer Blue Floral Print Dress
1930s Sheer Blue Floral Print Dress

1930s Sheer Blue Floral Print Dress

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very wearable vintage 1930s dress with a pretty floral print on a sheer blue background.

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1930s Day Dresses

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS

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VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1930s floral slip dress is such a rare and incredible find— these are a holy grail item for vintage lingerie collectors, but truthfully are so special for anyone.

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1930s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage 1930s Silk Chiffon Dress 1930's Floral Bias Cut Gown Art Deco UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1930s Silk Chiffon Dress 1930's Floral Bias Cut Gown Art Deco UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1930s Silk Chiffon Dress 1930's Floral Bias Cut Gown Art Deco UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the warmest shades of blush and terracotta, surrounded by a cream and pale yellow background, this original 1930's silk chiffon dress, in a seasonal floral pattern, is th...

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1930s Casual Dresses

1930S Bias Floral Silk Chiffon Dress
1930S Bias Floral Silk Chiffon Dress

1930S Bias Floral Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930S Bias Floral Silk Chiffon Dress

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress
1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress

1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

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Floral Dress 1930s For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of floral dress 1930s for sale on 1stDibs. For floral dress 1930s, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding appealing floral dress 1930s such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Morphew, Bridgette Morphew and Chanel each produced popular versions that are worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Floral Dress 1930s?

Prices for floral dress 1930s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $237 and can go as high as $8,000, while these items, on average, fetch $979.

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