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1930s Bias Silk

1930's Black Silk Crepe Bias Gown with Beading and Flower Appliqué
1930's Black Silk Crepe Bias Gown with Beading and Flower Appliqué

1930's Black Silk Crepe Bias Gown with Beading and Flower Appliqué

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Romantic and elegant 1930's gown. Black silk crepe decorated with clear micro glass beads trailing across the neckline, straps, and back.

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1930s Evening Gowns

1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train

1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train

Located in New York, NY

Sold as-is for the minor signs of wear all over, no big stains nor smells, just 90 years old. Rare XL size! 1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train

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1930s Formal Gowns

1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back

1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back: A super hard-to-find authentic 1930s gown that is right out of a Jean Harlow movie!

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1930s American Evening Gowns

1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips
1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips

1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips

Located in New York, NY

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Art Deco Silk Chiffon Chevron Lace Day Dress
Art Deco Silk Chiffon Chevron Lace Day Dress

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Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Silk Chiffon Chevron Lace Day Dress from the 1930's.

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1930s American Casual Dresses

Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s
Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s

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Located in Tucson, AZ

While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make...

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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

Exceptional 1930' s Bias Cut Silk Crepe Gown
Exceptional 1930' s Bias Cut Silk Crepe Gown

Exceptional 1930' s Bias Cut Silk Crepe Gown

Located in Paris, IDF

Very rare in this state to find such a lovely cocktail dress from the 30s. We cannot identify the designer but we can say that this bias-cutting was favored by Vionnet but also copi...

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1930's Bias-Cut, Pastel Green Silk Crepe, Sleeveless Gown
1930's Bias-Cut, Pastel Green Silk Crepe, Sleeveless Gown

1930's Bias-Cut, Pastel Green Silk Crepe, Sleeveless Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a gorgeous, 1930's vintage, bias-cut, pastel green silk crepe gown with couture construction and design elements.

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1930s Evening Dresses

Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown
Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown

Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a luxurious royal midnight blue silk velvet gown, of the 1930's vintage, with a yoke which surrounds the neckline and is attached to the bodice of the gown with gold metallic...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-cut Gown
1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-cut Gown

1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-cut Gown

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Size: 6 - 8

1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-cut Gown

Located in Bozeman, MT

Dating from the mid-1930s, with a figure hugging bias-cut; sheer silk chiffon of chartreuse, lemon, peach, orange, and brown over-sized floral print.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress
1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress

1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1930's French custom-made gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute-Couture.

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

By Molyneux, Edward Molyneux

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly rare and absolutely gorgeous Edward Molyneux luxurious sapphire blue silk velvet bias-cut gown dating back to his 1929-30 fall/winter haute couture collection. After a ...

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930s Rusty Red Silk Vintage 2 Pc Bias Dress With Rhinestone Belt and Tie
1930s Rusty Red Silk Vintage 2 Pc Bias Dress With Rhinestone Belt and Tie

1930s Rusty Red Silk Vintage 2 Pc Bias Dress With Rhinestone Belt and Tie

Located in Portland, OR

This is a vintage 1930's two piece rust red silk dress with a matching belt with original sash buckle. This top of the dress has long sleeves with gathered tucks on the elbows, a V n...

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1930s American Day Dresses

1930s Bias Silk Art Deco Gown with Crystals
1930s Bias Silk Art Deco Gown with Crystals

1930s Bias Silk Art Deco Gown with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

1930s Bias Silk Art Deco Gown with Crystals

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1930s Bias Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
1930s Bias Silk Chantilly Lace Gown

1930s Bias Silk Chantilly Lace Gown

Located in New York, NY

Early 1930s Silk Lace Gown with cold shoulder and cut out back.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Bias Silk Devoré Velvet Gown
1930s Bias Silk Devoré Velvet Gown

1930s Bias Silk Devoré Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

Silk velvet as luscious as the world's finest chocolate. Devoré chiffon sleeves and yoke evoke the Renaissance while a flattering collar frames the face. There is no way you will eve...

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1930's bias cut silk gown with peacock print
1930's bias cut silk gown with peacock print

1930's bias cut silk gown with peacock print

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful handmade peacock printed bias cut gown dating to the 1930's. Fits a size 2-6 due to the bias cut. Slips on over the head. Very good condition with no obvious flaws - very w...

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Bias Cut Floral Silk Gown with Train
1930's Bias Cut Floral Silk Gown with Train

1930's Bias Cut Floral Silk Gown with Train

Located in New Hope, PA

A charming floral bouquet adds color to this pale butter yellow silk dress that is piped in navy blue at the neckline, on the sleeves and the flirty ruffles on the train. The dress h...

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1930s American Evening Gowns

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

1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Dress

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1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

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1930's Colorful Bias Cut Silk Floral Print Evening Dress
1930's Colorful Bias Cut Silk Floral Print Evening Dress

1930's Colorful Bias Cut Silk Floral Print Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

A striking and colorful floral print in bright cheerful primary colors makes a very eye catching evening dress. The neckline is gathered at the center front and plunges to a deep V i...

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1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

By Harrods

Located in New York, NY

Velvety liquid chocolate slinks down the body in asymmetrical bias cut gorgeousness. Evocative of 1990s Calvin Klein and obviously where John Galliano took his inspiration. The early...

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1930s Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Dress
1930s Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Dress

1930s Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in New York, NY

As beautiful as the summer gardens of Long Island this effortless dress is ready for high tea.

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Vintage 1930's Purple Silk Velvet Bias Cut cocktail dress 1930's dress UK 10-14
Vintage 1930's Purple Silk Velvet Bias Cut cocktail dress 1930's dress UK 10-14

Vintage 1930's Purple Silk Velvet Bias Cut cocktail dress 1930's dress UK 10-14

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly enchanting 1930's silk velvet dress, rendered in a trio of colours, royal purple, accented by a berry red and lime green, is the perfect statement piece to add to your vin...

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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 Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

Very rare to find a gown of this era which is so revealing whilst maintaining the ageless glamour and old hollywood spirit of the 1930s. Made from luscious silk velvet it drapes and ...

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1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out
1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out

1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic bias cut gown from the 1930s whispers regality with its silk velvet fabric and period correct details.From the oval chest cutout, to the ties that frame the back.

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Rare Large Bias Silk 1930s Floral Gown
Rare Large Bias Silk 1930s Floral Gown

Rare Large Bias Silk 1930s Floral Gown

Located in New York, NY

The silk of this piece is in great solid for it's age wearable condition and the dress is shockingly flattering on a larger to almost extra large size. Fits about a size 10 but could...

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1930s Formal Gowns

1930S Black Silk With Lace Bias Cut Dress
1930S Black Silk With Lace Bias Cut Dress

1930S Black Silk With Lace Bias Cut Dress

Located in New York, NY

There are some holes in the silk and lace. 1930S Black Silk With Lace Bias Cut Dress

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1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals

Located in New York, NY

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals. Can fit a size 2 up to size 8

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1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown
1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown

1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous gown ready to be worn and appreciated. 1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown

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Maggie Norris Haute Couture 1930's Inspired Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Evening Gown
Maggie Norris Haute Couture 1930's Inspired Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Evening Gown

Maggie Norris Haute Couture 1930's Inspired Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Evening Gown

By Maggie Norris, Maggie Norris Haute Couture

Located in New Hope, PA

This elegantly sexy bias cut silk charmeuse gown has all of the glamour of a vintage 1930's gown in a 21st century evening dress with gorgeous fabric and flawless construction.

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1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress
1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress

1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

Extraordinary vintage 1930s wedding dress in soft ivory silk satin with high neck, open back and cuffed balloon sleeves.

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1930s Sheer Floral Silk Chiffon Bias Summer Dress
1930s Sheer Floral Silk Chiffon Bias Summer Dress

1930s Sheer Floral Silk Chiffon Bias Summer Dress

Located in New York, NY

As light as air and ready to wear. In beautiful near mint condition however with these antique dresses a few minor flaws are to be expected.

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1930s Peach Silk Bias Cut Dress with Shawl Capelet
1930s Peach Silk Bias Cut Dress with Shawl Capelet

1930s Peach Silk Bias Cut Dress with Shawl Capelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 1930s peach silk spaghetti strap bias cut dress with trains at the back.

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1930S Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress
1930S Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress

1930S Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930S Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.

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1930s Bias Cut Floral Satin Gown With Silk Ruffles
1930s Bias Cut Floral Satin Gown With Silk Ruffles

1930s Bias Cut Floral Satin Gown With Silk Ruffles

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful soft and supple silk charmeuse satin with a low back and silk organdy ruffles.

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1930s French Couture Bias Cut Silk and Lace Negligee
1930s French Couture Bias Cut Silk and Lace Negligee

1930s French Couture Bias Cut Silk and Lace Negligee

Located in New York, NY

The construction of this piece is other worldly. The elegant bodice of this gown has been entirely ruched by hand and stitched up with lace. The silk is stitched with the tiniest of ...

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1930s French Negligees

1930's Black Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Gown with Low Cut Back and Flounced Train
1930's Black Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Gown with Low Cut Back and Flounced Train

1930's Black Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Gown with Low Cut Back and Flounced Train

Located in New Hope, PA

This lovely 1930's bias cut black silk chiffon evening dress has a beautiful and flattering cape collar and a plunging back neckline.

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1930s American Evening Gowns

1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown
1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown

1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown

By Harrods

Located in New York, NY

The beautiful bias cut to this gown allows it to go from a double 0 up to a size 4 1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown

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1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown
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1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

This would be a fantastic choice for a wedding gown! A 1930s dévoré silk bias cut gown with appliqué lace shoulders, neckline and collar.

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Vintage 1930s Blue Silk Daisy Print Bias Cut  30s dress
Vintage 1930s Blue Silk Daisy Print Bias Cut  30s dress

Vintage 1930s Blue Silk Daisy Print Bias Cut 30s dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1930s bias cut open back crepe de chine silk blue, white and red daisy print floral dress. collar has daisy cut out silk applique!

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1930s Ivory Silk Bias Cut Wedding Dress with Original Belt
1930s Ivory Silk Bias Cut Wedding Dress with Original Belt

1930s Ivory Silk Bias Cut Wedding Dress with Original Belt

Located in London, GB

This captivating 1930s soft ivory silk satin bridal gown is absolutely breathtaking and in beautiful vintage condition.

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1930s British Wedding Dresses

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1930s Bias Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1930s bias silk you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Orange and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a 1930s bias silk from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Harrods, Donna Karan and Hattie Carnegie are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 is a 1930s Bias Silk?

On average, a 1930s bias silk on 1stDibs sells for $1,100, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $7,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About 1930s Bias Silk

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

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