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Antique French Buttons

A woollen brown frockcoat and waistcoat with steel buttons - France Circa 1805
Located in Toulon, FR
chased steel buttons from a famous family of the French Premier Empire. Suit with tail, high collar, bent
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Early 1800s French Antique French Buttons

Rare Theater Masks Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Buttons Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
by 8mm; Rondel- 15mm diameter; each cufflink measures 23mm by 21mm Buttons: 10mm Mark: French eagle
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Buttons

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Snake Buttons - France - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional pair of antique 18K yellow gold snake buttons - featuring coiled snakes to each button
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Buttons

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Limoges Neorenaissance Enamel Soldier Beauty Buttons Cufflinks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare pair of beautifully enamelled buttons - cufflinks with portaits of a couple dressed
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique French Buttons

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Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Cartier Diamond White Enamel Formal Wear Dress Set Art Deco 1910 Cufflinks Studs
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
are each 1/2 inch (13mm) in diameter. The cufflinks are signed Cartier, Made In France. Buttons
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Buttons

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

French Cotton Batiste Dress
Located in New York, NY
fullness. Self fabric belt with no pockets and Mother of pearl buttons. Circa 1920, France. Excellent
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1920s French Antique French Buttons

Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal
Located in Norwell, MA
rank bars eagle buttons. Made in France with metal box. 6" H x 10" W x 6" D. box. Made: English Date
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1880s Antique French Buttons

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Brass

Antique Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal
Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal
$695 / item
H 6 in W 10 in D 6 in
Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
: Antique traditional coat Napoleon/military style. Theatrical made with golden tone details and buttons
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Late 19th Century Antique French Buttons

Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat
Antique Costume Napoleon Style Gold Red Coat
$861 Sale Price
20% Off
L 33.47 in
1920S Grey Blue Wool 18Th Century Style Military Frock Coat
Located in New York, NY
The white waistcoat is faux and can be removed. Some small stains and holes. Cool antique French
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1920s Antique French Buttons

19th Century Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vest Buttons Brooch Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Composed of a pair of vest buttons and a
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Buttons

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Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Set of Five (5) Celluloid Coat Buttons 3-D Pierrot Face French
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These 5 glossy polished celluloid buttons are of the French phantasmogotic creature PIERROT
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1920s French Antique French Buttons

1920s Gold Bullion Sheer Lace Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tabard style top and wonderfully draped side panels on skirt. More than likely French. Gold buttons down
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1920s French Antique French Buttons

Cylinder Desk in Blond Walnut, First Part of the 19th Century, Biedermeier Style
Located in Bordeaux, FR
writing surfaces and the reading desk. Furniture refinished with french varnish. Buttons and lock
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique French Buttons

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Bone, Leather, Chestnut

Antique French Pink Green Paste Buttons
Located in London, GB
A set of four very pretty French paste buttons in their original box. These charming buttons are
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Buttons

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Base Metal

Pair of French Piecrust Armchairs, Deep Buttons
Located in Malton, GB
These are a superb quality pair of 19th century French armchairs. The deep buttoned details with
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19th Century Antique French Buttons

Materials

Beech

1920S Cream Silk Rare Men s French Pullover Shirt With Glass Buttons
Located in New York, NY
1920S Cream Silk Rare Men's French Pullover Shirt With Glass Buttons
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1920s Antique French Buttons

Single Large Napoleon III Chair with Buttons and Casters
Located in Washington, DC
A single Large Napoleon III Chair with Buttons Casters and super comfortable!
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1860s French Antique French Buttons

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Upholstery, Wood

Silk and lace lingerie romper with buttons in the middle front Circa 1900 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk and lace lingerie romper with buttons in the middle front. Pale pink satin ribbon (damaged) on
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Early 1900s French Antique French Buttons

19th Century, Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England
Located in New York, NY
reupholstered in two linen fabrics offering contrast fabric details. Self upholstered back buttons. French
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19th Century English Antique French Buttons

Biedermeier Sewing Stand with Drawers, Walnut, Cherry, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
in cherry wood. Hand-polished with shellac (French polish). Small, original brass buttons
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique French Buttons

Materials

Brass

Han woman s ceremonial tunic in Orange Damask - Qing China late 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
signs of Buddhism. Long tunic crossed by six brass buttons from the French Second Empire period (one of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique French Buttons

Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet
Located in NEWARK, GB
fastens at the lowest point on a diagonal fastening with French jet buttons. The front crosses over the
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19th Century British Antique French Buttons

Victorian Dusty Blue Wool Authentic 1870S French Military Jacket With Silver Bu
Located in New York, NY
shorter man, this model is over 6ft tall Victorian Dusty Blue Wool Authentic 1870S French Military Jacket
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Early 1900s Antique French Buttons

Ungaro Parallele Wool Intarsia Sweater Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
stripes with large shoulder pads. Gilt flower buttons. 1990's France. Wool/wool blend knit (label missing
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Early 1900s French Antique French Buttons

Framed 18th century French Military Buttons on original tissue.
Located in San Francisco, CA
*18th Century French Military Buttons.* The tissue paper is original and served as the
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Buttons

Gilt Wood Mirror with Military Buttons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dark pulple / blue field border set with regimental/military buttons in a gilt wood frame. blld2070
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Buttons

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Wood, Fabric, Mirror

Pair of cufflings and three buttons
Located in New York, NY
elegant pair of cufflings- mother of pearl,yellow and white gold 18 K-three buttons yellow and
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Buttons

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White Gold, 18k Gold

English George III (Regency Period) Gentleman s Outfit
Located in Glamis, Angus
white facings, gold and cream lace and a full compliment of French made gilt buttons. The jacket
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19th Century English George III Antique French Buttons

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Velvet, Silk

Six-Arm, Gilt Brass Baccarat Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
, profusely hung with faceted drops, thick plaques and swags of crystal buttons, French, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Buttons

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Brass

House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
viewer in with its highly-stylized pattern. The gorgeous hand-painted scenic novelty island buttons are a
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1890s French Antique French Buttons

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Rare Chanel Cruise 2018 Metier D’Art Gold Medallion Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful runway piece from cruise 2018 collection. Overall still in immaculate condition. Barely worn. Series 24. Comes with its holo intact, card, dust bag, product card and box.
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2010s Antique French Buttons

Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian velvet cape with beaded appliqué and feather trim. Chenille trim along neckline and hem of cape. Hook and eye closures along front opening. Quilted silk lining.
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1890s Antique French Buttons

Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim
Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim
$1,500 Sale Price
40% Off
W 37 in L 35 in
Edwardian White Irish Crochet and Cotton Walking or Wedding Suit – L, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A museum-quality piece of extreme rarity, this turn-of-the-century walking suit is exceptional for its extraordinary workmanship, condition, atypical silhouette and unheard-of large ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Buttons

Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Shawl with Flowers and Exotic Birds
Located in New Hope, PA
A stunning and unusual Chinese silk shawl is hand embroidered with silk thread on black silk, with a deep macrame topped fringe on all four sides. The unusual thing is that all of th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique French Buttons

1950s W Germany 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pair of cufflinks from West Germany were made with 14k yellow gold and a rich blue lapis. These cufflinks embody sophistication and luxury. Each cufflinks features poli...
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1950s Contemporary Antique French Buttons

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Black Velvet Cape with Soutache Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian black velvet cape with soutache trim on collar and throughout body. Silk neck bow. Hook and eye closure along front. Re-lined in red cotton
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Early 20th Century Antique French Buttons

Edwardian Black Velvet Cape with Soutache Trim
Edwardian Black Velvet Cape with Soutache Trim
$625 Sale Price
21% Off
W 53 in L 24 in
Tiffany Co Schlumberger YG Love Knot Cufflink Dress Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger YG Cufflink Dress Set in a Love Knot design, bigger knot is marked 18k YG & Schlumberger, 12.1 mm diameter, 1" length, small knot is marked 14k YG, 8.8mm di...
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1990s Antique French Buttons

House of Worth Blue Silk Moire Reception Gown and Bonnet
By House of Worth
Located in Sharon, CT
In a Blue Silk Moire, a rare House of Worth circa 1875 Gown. Jacket Bodice: waist 20", length 21 (front), length 26" (back). Skirt: waist 25", length 42.5" (front), length 45" (back...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Buttons

Antique Red Moroccan Embroidered Leather and Velvet Slippers Shoes Circa 1900s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Red Moroccan Embroidered Leather and Velvet Slippers Shoes Circa 1900s. Antique late 19th century Moroccan Islamic gold thread embroidered lady's shoes This pair of vintage M...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique French Buttons

Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Since Cavalli recently passed this is one of the most memorable runway gowns from the 2007 Roberto Cavalli collection. Highly collectible. Grecian drape with plunging neckline. Fashi...
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Early 2000s Antique French Buttons

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
Located in New York, NY
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
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1890s Antique French Buttons

Pair of 18k Solid Gold Cufflinks with Diamonds Solitaire, Noble Coat of Arms
Located in Berlin, DE
Stately and extremely high quality cufflinks. 18k solid gold. Each set with a high-quality brilliant solitaire of about 0.24 carat. With noble coat of arms. Total weight of the pair...
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20th Century Modern Antique French Buttons

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

A Maggy Rouff Haute Couture black satin and velvet Evening Dress, Circa 1935
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935 France Haute Couture Evening Dress Haute Couture Maggy Rouff in black satin and velvet from 1935. Jacket with round neck, collar and lapels of black velvet sleeves, puff s...
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1930s French Antique French Buttons

Victorian black silk opera coat
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Victorian black silk opera coat has hand-knotted fringes on the sleeves. The collar can be worn down, high and even as a hood. On the back center of the neckline, th...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Buttons

Victorian black silk opera coat
Victorian black silk opera coat
$1,885 Sale Price
46% Off
Size: one size
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
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1990s French Antique French Buttons

A Bustle cage dress in taffeta and crenellated pleated falbalas - USA Circa 1885
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1880-1885 United States Cage dress with turn-up, two-part princess line, whalebone bodice and turn-up skirt in beige and brown silk taffeta. Curved bodice, crew neck and long...
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1880s American Antique French Buttons

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Antique French Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique french buttons. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and enamel. Find a collection of 17 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique french buttons made by Edwardian jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Christian Lacroix, Cartier and Jill Garber are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut antique french buttons and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and bead alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of antique french buttons for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique French Buttons?

On average, antique french buttons at 1stDibs sell for $5,558, while they’re typically $663 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique French Buttons
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.