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Beaded Flapper Dresses

1920s Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

1920s flapper dress - Intricate tutti frutti beading on black chiffon -Beaded soft belt to create a flattering waist line - Excellent condition - Sold by Mae Vintage London

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1920s Evening Dresses

French 1920s Glass Beaded Flapper Dress
French 1920s Glass Beaded Flapper Dress

French 1920s Glass Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

White glass beads on red cotton tulle. Size approximately EU 36.

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1920s French Sheath Dresses

Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Exceptional 1920s Black fine silk chiffon plissé flapper dress with unusual handkerchief hem hand-beaded throughout with miniature glass beads arranged in a spring flower bouquet and...

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20th Century Evening Dresses

1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size
1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size

1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Large Size 1920s Black Silk V neck sleeveless flapper dress with clear bugle beads beaded in floral pattern.

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1920s American Day Dresses

Art  Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress
Art  Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress

Art Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Flapper dress of floral pattern gold lame lace, beaded and embroidered with fuschia and black gold glass beads in a modified art deco swirl design.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Black and White Floral Silver Beads Flapper Dress
1980s Black and White Floral Silver Beads Flapper Dress

1980s Black and White Floral Silver Beads Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s Vintage Black and White Floral Silver Beads Flapper Style spaghetti strap Dress. Dress in excellent condition.

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress

By House of Adair

Located in London, GB

The House of Adair was a Parisian atelier that created beaded silk gowns for the export market during the 1920s. They were retailed in the best department stores of the day, especia...

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1920s French Evening Dresses

Vintage 1920's Lilac Beaded Flapper Dress Roaring twenties flapper dress UK 8
Vintage 1920's Lilac Beaded Flapper Dress Roaring twenties flapper dress UK 8

Vintage 1920's Lilac Beaded Flapper Dress Roaring twenties flapper dress UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold. Her rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and m...

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10
Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10

Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10

Located in Nashville, TN

Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1920's Pink Beaded Flapper Dress Cotton Base Glass Beads US 4-6 UK 8-10
Vintage 1920's Pink Beaded Flapper Dress Cotton Base Glass Beads US 4-6 UK 8-10

Vintage 1920's Pink Beaded Flapper Dress Cotton Base Glass Beads US 4-6 UK 8-10

Located in Nashville, TN

Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold and never again find. The delicate rounded neckline is framed ...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress
20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress

20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress

Located in London, GB

- 1920s Beaded flapper dress - Black tule embellished with incredible sequin and bead work - Great Gatsby style - Size ....... - Sold by Mae Vintage London

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1920s Evening Dresses

1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress
1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress

1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece of its era, with no damage to the intricate beadwork to note and a beautiful line.

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1920s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress
Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Silk 'Flapper' dress of the period with a drop waist design. Interior attached silk slip.

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Dress has a slip lining. Beadwork, seed pearls at the hem. The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The iridized beads are blue to purple.

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Silk and Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress - Authentic Flapper Ensemble
1920s Silk and Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress - Authentic Flapper Ensemble

1920s Silk and Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress - Authentic Flapper Ensemble

Located in Kingston, NY

This exceptional late 1920s evening dress exemplifies the refined geometric language of the Art Deco period through its continuous quatrefoil motif, a decorative form drawn from arch...

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1920s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Full beaded see-through flapper dress Circa 1925
Full beaded see-through flapper dress Circa 1925

Full beaded see-through flapper dress Circa 1925

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Full beaded ( beads and sequins) see-through flapper dress.

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1920s European Evening Dresses

Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s
Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s

Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s

Located in New York, NY

Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s Indigo knee-length gauze Flapper dress with intricate beading of art deco style motifs in shades of indigo, blue and silver.

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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the sleeve.

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe.

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Sheath Dresses

Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress

Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin, Pailette & Beaded Mini Flapper Dress
Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin, Pailette & Beaded Mini Flapper Dress

Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin, Pailette & Beaded Mini Flapper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli gold flapper-style mini cocktail dress featuring gold sequins and paillettes, heavy beading at the yoke and dropp...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Eavis and Brown Couture Black Beaded Flapper Style Dress
1980s Eavis and Brown Couture Black Beaded Flapper Style Dress

1980s Eavis and Brown Couture Black Beaded Flapper Style Dress

By Eavis & Brown

Located in London, GB

It offers a 1980s take on the 1920s flapper style dress. The dress is cut in a straight, relaxed style and falls to below-the-knee.

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Beaded Charleston Flapper Dress from Art Deco French Period Circa 1920
Beaded Charleston Flapper Dress from Art Deco French Period Circa 1920

Beaded Charleston Flapper Dress from Art Deco French Period Circa 1920

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920 France Charleston Ball gown in turquoise silk muslin embroidered with silver tubular beads from the 1920s. Background in muslin embroidered with translucent silver and iri...

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1920s French Evening Gowns

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black and royal blue silk jersey heavily beaded disco meets flapper dress! Features a double ply silk jersey that hugs the body in all the right places.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

CARLOTA ALFARO Black Beaded Mesh Flapper Style Dress Size 4
CARLOTA ALFARO Black Beaded Mesh Flapper Style Dress Size 4

CARLOTA ALFARO Black Beaded Mesh Flapper Style Dress Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Carlota Alfaro dress is composed of a beaded black mesh with a jersey underlay. There is a zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurem...

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20th Century Puerto Rican Cocktail Dresses

Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress

Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A00418 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Dresses

MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black bead fringe crew knee flapper dress US0 XS0
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black bead fringe crew knee flapper dress US0 XS0

MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black bead fringe crew knee flapper dress US0 XS0

By Michael Kors

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black bead fringe crew knee flapper dress US0 XS0 Reference: LNKO/A02554 Brand: Michael Kors Collection: Collection Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Black Patt...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A00418 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4
Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4

Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Mini Black Dress Designer Size 4 Measurements: Length - 33 inches + fringe, Bust - 32/34, Waist - 28, Hips - 34. Fabric has some stretch. Fully lined...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress
1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress

1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible 90s does 20s black and red / maroon burgundy lace beaded fringe short sleeve flapper dress! Features a black mesh lace with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins and beads ...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s
Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Sleeveless flapper dress with drop waist and round front and rear neckline; straight skirt with extra back panel featuring adjustable tabard-style ties at each hip.

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL
Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL

Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage circa Fall 1922 Adair Paris - Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue black silk velvet evening dress. Classically inspired beading. Cap sleeves with cutouts at shoulders. Cape-...

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1920s French Sheath Dresses

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Dress Designer sizes available - 6 and 12 ( please check measurements ) Fully Beaded Mini Dress, Fully Lined, Open Back, Bra attached.

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress

By SADIE NEMSER

Located in Thiensville, WI

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Embroidered Cubist Flapper Couture Dress Circa: 1920’s Label(s): Nemser Original Model Style: Drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of navy ...

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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Embellished Beaded Fringed Open Back Mini Dress
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Embellished Beaded Fringed Open Back Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Embellished Beaded Fringed Open Back Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Runway Embelished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress Condition: good vintage condition, size tag has been removed, some missing embellishments thro...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black and royal blue silk jersey heavily beaded disco meets flapper dress! Features a double ply silk jersey that hugs the body in all the right places.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

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1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress
1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a black silk 1920's flapper dress. * It's covered in shiny black glass beads.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress
1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress

1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a tan silk with burned out red velvet & black glass beads 1920's flapper dress. * It has a pleat down the front

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Jet Black Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
1920s Jet Black Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

1920s Jet Black Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous jet black beaded flapper dress from the 1920s. The skirt features and iconic tiered beaded fringe skirt with an asymmetrical hem.

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1920s Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920's Egyptian Revival Dress
1920's Egyptian Revival Dress

1920's Egyptian Revival Dress

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

This part of history displays itself in fashion with this black silk Egyptian beaded flapper dress from the roaring 1920's. A distinct Egyptian inspired motif is created with orange...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Flapper Beaded Lace Dress
1920s Flapper Beaded Lace Dress

1920s Flapper Beaded Lace Dress

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a 2 piece flapper evening dress with pink beading on geometric patterned gold metallic lace. The top of the dress is separate from the underdress/slip. It is wearable and in ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises

1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular dress dates to the 1920's and is made of beige silk crepe chiffon that is covered with beads in a geometric pattern. Scoop neck. Sleeveless. No closures. Lined. ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress
1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress

1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress

Located in Houston, TX

1980's does the 1920's in this Gorgeous black velvet dress with sheer back beading on tulle. Sleeves are beaded and have bugle bead fringe -- absolutely amazing beadwork. Sheer bac...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1920's Mint Green, Beaded Chiffon Flapper Dress
1920's Mint Green, Beaded Chiffon Flapper Dress

1920's Mint Green, Beaded Chiffon Flapper Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely original 1920's springtime, mint green chiffon flapper dress with turquoise and silver beadwork designs. It is in good condition , but not mint condition.
It ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Douglas Hannant Glass Beaded Silk Cocktail Flapper Dress
Douglas Hannant Glass Beaded Silk Cocktail Flapper Dress

Douglas Hannant Glass Beaded Silk Cocktail Flapper Dress

By Douglas Hannant

Located in Henrico, VA

This exquisite Douglas Hannant Cocktail Dress is one of a kind. 100% ombre silk chiffon with hand sewn glass bead work for a fabulous intricate design pattern. Zipped Back. Glass bea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Dresses

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress
1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a ivory silk 1920's flapper dress. * It's covered in tiny white pearls, glass beads & rhinestones.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt
Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt

Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt

Located in Portland, OR

When worn without the belt, it looks like a beaded 20's flapper dress and when belted it takes on an entirely different look!

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses

1920's Embroidered Black Sheer Mixed-Lace Beaded Art Deco Motif Flapper Dress
1920's Embroidered Black Sheer Mixed-Lace Beaded Art Deco Motif Flapper Dress

1920's Embroidered Black Sheer Mixed-Lace Beaded Art Deco Motif Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

There are lots of lovely antique garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one that is definitely a showstopper. This is an extraordinarily beautiful 1920's shee...

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1920s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's French Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Beaded Leaf-Motif Trained Flapper Dress
1920's French Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Beaded Leaf-Motif Trained Flapper Dress

1920's French Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Beaded Leaf-Motif Trained Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking mid-1920's French couture museum-quality beaded & jeweled metallic lamé evening trained dress. The dramatic gold color palette touches a deep chord in our collective aes...

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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920 Style Design Sea-Foam Silk Chiffon & Gold Beaded Flapper Dress
1920 Style Design Sea-Foam Silk Chiffon & Gold Beaded Flapper Dress

1920 Style Design Sea-Foam Silk Chiffon & Gold Beaded Flapper Dress

By Maggie Norris

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s-style Maggie Norris custom design sea-foam silk chiffon and gold beaded "Flapper" dress fashioned from vintage textiles.

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1920s American Evening Dresses

1920s Graphic Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Graphic Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Graphic Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly modern beaded silk dress with abstract graphic throughout. The dress is built on a heavy crepe burnt orange base and is overbeaded in patterns of similar shades such as sm...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemises

Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage flapper dress from the 1920s. The dress is black with beading on the front and back .

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning black liquid satin 1920's flapper dress has a fabulous black panelled flounce to the skirt which reveals a bright fuchsia pink underlay.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920's French Gold Beaded Flapper Dress
1920's French Gold Beaded Flapper Dress

1920's French Gold Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

Melon colored silk chiffon s the perfect background for the lavish gold beadwork on this 1920's French made Flapper dress. The two piece dress has a matching silk slip top above the ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Floral Georgette Beaded Flapper Dress and Jacket Set
1920s Floral Georgette Beaded Flapper Dress and Jacket Set

1920s Floral Georgette Beaded Flapper Dress and Jacket Set

Located in London, GB

This stunning silk georgette dress with matching jacket dates from 1929 and is in immaculate condition considering its age. It is heavily hand beaded around the jacket neckline as w...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920's French Beaded Flapper Dress & Rare Matching Headpiece
1920's French Beaded Flapper Dress & Rare Matching Headpiece

1920's French Beaded Flapper Dress & Rare Matching Headpiece

Located in New Hope, PA

A beautiful shade of blue green silk is completely covered in beads. There are bugle beads, caviar beads and hundreds of sparkling rhinestones all set against rows and rows of opales...

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Early 20th Century French Chemises

Gabrielle Chanel couture black silk beaded flapper dress, c. 1924 - 1926
Gabrielle Chanel couture black silk beaded flapper dress, c. 1924 - 1926

Gabrielle Chanel couture black silk beaded flapper dress, c. 1924 - 1926

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Gabrielle Chanel couture black silk flapper dress comprising two shifts with glass beaded hanging strands around shoulders and skirt.

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano navy silk beaded flapper dress, ss 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano navy silk beaded flapper dress, ss 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano navy silk beaded flapper dress, ss 2000

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior navy evening flapper dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Beaded allover with raffia embroidered flowers ▪ 3-strand beaded shoulder straps ▪ Long beaded tassels at...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's French Gold & Silver Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress
1920's French Gold & Silver Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress

1920's French Gold & Silver Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

A striking, larger sized, French hand beaded Flapper dress from the 1920's is almost completely covered with gold, silver, crystal and white beads.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemises

Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress
Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress

Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

High style art deco beaded flapper dress from the 1920s France. Lovely and unusual chartreuse colored chiffon with beaded scale "motifs" in mother of pearl and antique gold bugles wi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress
Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress

Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional beaded flapper dress from 1920s on cinammon-orange semi-sheer cotton muslin base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby "Flapper" Dress
Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby "Flapper" Dress

Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby "Flapper" Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Gresham, OR

Gatsby! A fabulous 1980s beaded silk dress from Bob Mackie! In a 20s-inspired "flapper" style with sheer décolletage and fringe.

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1980s American Mini Dress

Oleg Cassini Beaded Flapper Style Dress
Oleg Cassini Beaded Flapper Style Dress

Oleg Cassini Beaded Flapper Style Dress

By BLACK TIE, Oleg Cassini

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Oleg Cassini designed flapper style dress in black silk crepe with silver sequins and silver and hematite bead.

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1980s American Chemises

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress
1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Fuschia Flapper dress with glass beads embroidery Circa 1925
A French Fuschia Flapper dress with glass beads embroidery Circa 1925

A French Fuschia Flapper dress with glass beads embroidery Circa 1925

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1925 France A French Falpper dress in pink fuchsia cotton voile embroidered with white tubular glass beads dating from the Twenties. Embroidered and vermiculated back giving a...

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Early 1920's Crystal Beaded Flapper Evening Dress
Early 1920's Crystal Beaded Flapper Evening Dress

Early 1920's Crystal Beaded Flapper Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

Clean lines add elegance and modernity to this early 1920's hand beaded silk Flapper dress. Clear crystal beads are sewn vertically creating a long lean silhouette.

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1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded Flapper Era Dress
1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded Flapper Era Dress

1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded Flapper Era Dress

Located in New York, NY

Silk chiffon with a silk lining in very good condition with some minor pin holes and spots. Beautiful rare color light teal with pink and silver grey beaded flowers.

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1920s Quintessential Art Deco Glass Beaded Fringe "Flapper" Dress

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Located in Gresham, OR

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1920's Rue de la Paix French Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress

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Located in New Hope, PA

This elegant cream colored velvet flapper dress is embroidered with metallic thread and beaded in an Asian inspired design.

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Incredible Lipstick Red Silk Sequin Beaded Flapper Style Vintage Cocktail Dress

Incredible Lipstick Red Silk Sequin Beaded Flapper Style Vintage Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing late 1980s / early 1990s lipstick cherry red silk flapper inspired dress! Beautiful red color, with hundreds of hand sewn sequins and beads throughout.

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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Embellished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Embellished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Embelished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress Size: IT 44 Condition: good condition, some missing embellishments that are not noticeable when worn...

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Naeem Khan Vintage 1990s 90s Beaded + Sequin Ombre Fringe Flapper Dress

Naeem Khan Vintage 1990s 90s Beaded + Sequin Ombre Fringe Flapper Dress

By Naeem Khan, Riazee

Located in Sparks, NV

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1920's Hand Beaded Black Net Tabard or Flapper Dress in Excellent Condition
1920's Hand Beaded Black Net Tabard or Flapper Dress in Excellent Condition

1920's Hand Beaded Black Net Tabard or Flapper Dress in Excellent Condition

Located in New Hope, PA

This is one of the very best beaded tabards that I have had the pleasure to offer for sale in a long time. The dress is in amazing condition! Made from black cotton net it is cover...

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A00418 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: ...

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Peachy Pink Intricately Beaded Cotton Flapper Gown, 1920s
Peachy Pink Intricately Beaded Cotton Flapper Gown, 1920s

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the epitome of 1920s elegance. Immaculately beaded on cotton with a scallop bodice with a drop waist pattern switch, equally as beautiful and intricate! Glittering sequins an...

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1920S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon Beaded With Pearls And Crystals Fringe Flapper Co
1920S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon Beaded With Pearls And Crystals Fringe Flapper Co

1920S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon Beaded With Pearls And Crystals Fringe Flapper Co

Located in New York, NY

1920s Blush Pink Beaded with Pearls and Crystals Fringe Flapper Cocktail Dress 1920S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon Beaded With Pearls And Crystals Fringe Flapper Cocktail Dress

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1920’s Beaded Flapper Dress

1920’s Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

Crafted in black silk chiffon, this exquisite floral pattern flapper dress is embellished with pink, red and bronze glass beads.

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

MADELEINE VIONNET c.1924 “Little Horses” Soft Green Glass Beaded Flapper Dress
MADELEINE VIONNET c.1924 “Little Horses” Soft Green Glass Beaded Flapper Dress

MADELEINE VIONNET c.1924 “Little Horses” Soft Green Glass Beaded Flapper Dress

By Madeleine Vionnet

Located in Thiensville, WI

MADELEINE VIONNET c.1924 “Little Horses” Soft Green White Glass Beaded Flapper Dress Circa: 1924 Designer: Madeleine Vionnet Style: Flapper drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of green...

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A French Beaded Flapper Dress Circa 1925
A French Beaded Flapper Dress Circa 1925

A French Beaded Flapper Dress Circa 1925

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A French Beaded Flapper Dress Circa 1925

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1925 France Flapper dress in pale rose cotton Chiffon embroidered with translucent tubular glass beads dating from the French Années Folles.

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1920s French Evening Dresses

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1920s French Couture Black All Over Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s French Couture Black All Over Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful original vintage and wearable 1920s black flapper dress completely covered in tiny black beads.

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Judith Ann Creations 1920s Style Silk Peach Beaded Flapper Dress

Judith Ann Creations 1920s Style Silk Peach Beaded Flapper Dress

By Judith Ann Creations

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in New York, NY

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Beautiful 1920’s Beaded Peach Flapper Dress

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Sparks, NV

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Beaded Flapper Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of beaded flapper dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black beaded flapper dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in beige, brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of beaded flapper dresses over the years, but those made by Bob Mackie, Christian Dior and John Galliano for Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Beaded Flapper Dresses?

The prices for beaded flapper dresses start at $192 and top out at $68,738 with these items, on average, selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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