New Silver Snowflake Kitten Mules with Red and Green Sequins – US 5.5, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In the mood for a new twist on an old holiday theme? Try snowflakes in southeast Asia. We’re dreaming of a sunny Christmas. Filipino kitten heel mules of natural woven straw with ...
Pair of Collectible 1940s leather shoes with red wooden wedge heel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 - France Rare pair of collectible shoes in mint condition with red painted wooden wedge heels, dating from the 1940s.
Vintage 1940's Carved Wooden Wedges Heels Pagoda UK 6 EU 39 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
The most intricate pair of 1940's wooden wedges you could ever hope to set your eyes upon.
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Suede Studded Platform Peep Toe Heels UK 2 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
The most breathtaking little pair of 1940's heels you could ever hope to set eyes upon.
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Size: xs see description
Brazilian Leather 1940s Novelty Peep Toe Platform Heels Piano Key Vintage Shoes
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very rare pair of 1940's platform piano key shoes with 3" heels. These collectible vintage shoes have a peep toe and are really unique with their black and white leather pi...
Joseph Magnin 1940s Vintage Peep toe Shoes Ankle Strap Silk Leather 4" Heels
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in Portland, OR
The woman who owned these amazing peep toe heels had outstanding taste and probably could have been a designer herself - she had clothing and shoes from every important 1940's and mi...
1940's lizard peep toe heels - size 9.5
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare larger sized lizard peep toe heels from the 1940's. Heels fit a 9 or 9.5. Fully lined in leather with leather soles. Excellent condition - worn once or possibly twice.
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Size: Equivalent french size 37-38
Pair of Collectible 1940s leather shoes with red wooden wedge heel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Rare pair of collectible shoes in mint condition with red painted wooden wedge heels, dating from the 1940s.
Pair of 1940s shoes in leather and wedge heel in red wood
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Rare pair of collector's shoes in new condition and wooden wedge heels painted in red, dating from the 1940s.
Belegante 1940s Green Snakeskin Heeled Slingback Shoes with Peep Toe US size 5.5
Located in London, GB
These incredible 1940s green snakeskin slingback shoes are designed by Belegante NYC and are of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition.
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Size: UK 5 EU 38 US 7
Vintage 1940's gold leather peep toes heels original 1940s gold high heels US 7
Located in Nashville, TN
The most breathtaking pair of 1940's heels you could ever hope to set eyes upon.
1940s black suede peep toe studded sling back platform high heel shoes 7 1/2M
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s black suede peep toe studded platform high heel shoes...Original 1940s black suede silver suede sling back high heeled platform shoes...Marked size 7 1/2M check measurements b...
1940's Colorful Snakeskin & Suede Peep-Toe Platform High Heels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These eye-catching 1940's high-heels from "Joseph Salon Shoes" are wearable art at it's finest.
1940s Rhinstone Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Rhinstone Heels Size 5.5 US
1940s Green Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Green Suede Platform Heels with peep toe, accent cut outs, and a criss-cross ankle strap.
1940s Beleganti Alligator Platform High Heels
By Beleganti
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Beleganti Alligator Platform High Heels Size 8 N
1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Navy blue leather sling-back peep-toe platform heels with decorative cut outs, and a sculpted leather bow above the toe. The heel is 4 inches tall from the ground.
1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels with Gold Lurex Braiding
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with metallic gold lurex braiding. The sling back strap has a brass buckle that can be adjusted. The sole is leather and the heel...
1940s Black Suede and Soft Brass Colored Satin Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s custom made black suede and gathered soft brass colored stain platform heels with peep-toe, ankle straps, and brass woven decoration on the top oft heels and long the back of t...
1996Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Gown with Large Fabric Beads
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1996 Jean Paul Gaultier maroon velvet evening gown with long straps and extra large fabric covered beads - 6 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. 29" bust, 32" waist, 32.5" hips, 59" length. Co...
$335Sale Price|55% Off
Size: MARKED Size: 41 fits a U.S. Size
New Edmundo Castillo Metallic Leather Espadrille Mule Heels Sz 40
By Edmundo Castillo
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Edmundo Castillo Brand New * MARKED Size: 41 fits a U.S. Size 10 These Run a Half Size Small * Braided Rope Espadrille insole * Metallic Gold Toe * Wooden Base * 1" Front Platf...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Moschino 1990s Vintage Women's Red Sequined Dress, Italian Size 44
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino Jeans red sequins dress Totally made in italy in italian size range 44 but fits smaller
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$295
Size: Marked 7.5, Fits Size 7
New Edmundo Castillo Black & White Leather Slingback Heels Sz 7
By Edmundo Castillo
Located in Conroe, TX
Edmundo Castillo Brand New * Size: 7.5 Fits size 7 These Run a Half Size Small * Black & White Leather * Contrast Stitching Button Accent * Slingback Heel Pointed Toe * 3" Hee...
Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and...
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Dramatic Bes Ben Pinwheel Hat with Shaved Feathers. 1950's.
Located in University City, MO
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 ...
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
John Galliano F/W 2001 Fur Jacket Blazer & Dress 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in Englishtown, NJ
John Galliano F/W 2001 Fur Jacket Blazer & Embellished Feather Print Silk Dress 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the jacket is FR 40, the dress is FR 38
Tom Ford x Gucci Final Collection FW 2004 Archival Pink Silk Fringe Gown It 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional archival runway gown from Tom Ford’s final collection for Gucci, Fall/Winter 2004. Celebrated as one of the designer’s most important farewell collections, this extrao...
Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s
By Madame Gres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Madame Grès pleated white haute couture gown, circa 1950s — a true museum-worthy piece from the personal archive of Alix Grès, and an exceptionally rare numbered défilé prototype. Of...
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Italian Sz 42
New Rare Gucci Black Spiderweb Silk Runway Dress Fall 2013 Sz 42 $2875
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Spiderweb Silk Dress Brand New Fall 2013 * Retail $2875 * IT Size: 42 Spiderweb Lace Detail There is a fair amount of Elastane, so a nice stretch to this dress. * Side Slit * ...
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
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The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
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