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Zandra Rhodes Vintage Disney inspired Gown/ dress like a wrinkle in time
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
Rare and absolutely stunning !
Zandra Rhodes is known for her theatrical and beautifully choreographed catwalk shows. The If You Wish Upon a Star collection of 1987 was no exception...
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1980s British Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage Bob Mackie Black Velvet Multicolor Embellished LS Mock Neck Gown SZ 14
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chicago, IL
Black velvet long sleeve gown from Bob Mackie features multicolor beads and silver-tone rhinestone
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Elegant Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a very exciting Elegant 100% Silk strapless gown with black sequin bodice. The bodice has
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Ball Gowns
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture peacock blue cocktail dress, 1980s
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Paris, FR
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture (Made in France) Bustier gown in iridescent peacock blue silk taffeta
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Christian Dior Strapless Red Polka Dot Velvet and Net Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Topanga, CA
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This eighties ball gown is made of netting with red velvet polkadots throughout. It is fully lined in
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture splendid chiffon and lace evening dress with a mask
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Paris, FR
comes with an extraordinary ball mask, composed of identical materials a,d covered with pink feather
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Pierre Cardin haute couture black and red evening ensemble 1998
By Pierre Cardin
Located in London, GB
Pierre Cardin haute couture, with black velvet mini strapless dress and red ruffles skirt shorter on the front.
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Lanvin Haute Couture fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print, 1970’s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
LANVIN HAUTE COUTURE (Made in France) – Fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print in green, yellow, pink and purple colors. The bottom is enhanced with golden lamé. The dres...
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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Jean Paul Gaultier long silk bustier dress with flounces in peach tones, 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER (Made in Italy) – Long cocktail dress, composed of several layers of silk organza in peach tones. The color varies according to the various organza layers. The fab...
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Loris Azzaro white silk taffeta set with sequins and black beads embroideries
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Paris, FR
LORIS AZZARO (Attributed to) Gorgeous set made of white silk taffeta. The thin strap bustier is embroidered with sequins and black beads at collar and bust in a floral pattern. The c...
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 1980s Pauline Trigere Silk Faille black with gold metallic stripes ballgown and jacket ensemble. The strapless ballgown has a fitted princess seamed bodice and full skirt. D...
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow
By Christian Dior
Located in London, UK
A rare and iconic 1958 Yves Saint-Laurent for Christian evening dress in black satin from the Automne-Hiver collection,.
Yves Saint-Laurent was barely 21 when he took over as head...
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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Metallic Gold Mr.Blackwell Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Topanga, CA
Mr.Blackwell
(August 29, 1922 – October 19, 2008)Richard Blackwell was an American fashion critic, journalist, television and radio personality, artist, former child actor and...
(August 29, 1922 – October 19, 2008)Richard Blackwell was an American fashion critic, journalist, television and radio personality, artist, former child actor and...
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Alfred Bossand Tulle Dress and Capelet
Located in New York, NY
Empire waisted Alfred Bossand tulle dress with sequin detail. Tulle on the bust is embroidered with creamy iridescent sequins. Full skirt edged in horsehair floats beautiful away f...
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1950
s Unusual Brown
Pink Gown with Interesting Details
Located in Oradell, NJ
Hart, Inc. I believe that this company dealt mainly in prom and ball gowns. The gown has a variety of
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1960
s Emilio Pucci Italy Divine Long Blue Organza Dress With Mini Cap
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Paris, FR
;bustier " with two large straps and continue with a long and wide skirt like a ball gown
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1960s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s Murray Arbeid Signature Blue Taffeta and Black Velvet Evening Gown
By Murray Arbeid
Located in Houston, TX
Murray Arbeid's designs - the 1987 red and black velvet flamenco ball gown made famous by Princess Diana
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1980s British Vintage Ball Gowns
1950
s Elegant Muted Pink
Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket
Located in Oradell, NJ
alone gives the gown a touch of luxury not usually seen in 1950's ball gowns. The strapless gown has a
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
Nettie Rosenstein Black Silk Dress with Balloon Hem
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Oradell, NJ
York. She had also been responsible for creating Mamie Eisenhower's inaugural ball gown in 1953.
This
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
Designer Gary Jon
s Interpretation of the Billy Haines Elbow Chair, Pair
By Gary Jon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
gray mohair.
It is a small-scale slipper chair which allows a woman in a ball gown to sit sideways.
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20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Gilt and Crystal Clip Earrings
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
elegantly and gently as you walk. Perfect with an updo for a night out in a caftan or a ball gown.
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll
By Christian Dior
Located in London, UK
name in imprinted on the back of the numbered label. (See image of her painted in a Dior ball gown
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1950s British Vintage Ball Gowns
Lanvin lovely ball-shaped dress in black velvet with silvery dots
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
LANVIN PARIS (Made in France) Lovely short ball-shaped dress with sculptural short sleeves and a
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1994 On Liberty Collection Vivienne Westwood Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
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We also love her work because she makes mini-crinis, bosomy ball gowns and some of the
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Ball Gowns
18K Midcentury Vintage Garland Intricated Open Work Diamond Necklace and Brooch
Located in Roma, IT
magnificent ball gown. Thanks to the white gold chain, it can be worn both as a pin or as a necklace, making
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
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Diamond, 18k Gold
An Ideal Husband
Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1956
By Wiktor Gorka
Located in Devon, GB
yellow ball gown at the centre of Gorka's design absolutely pops against the richly hued drapes printed
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1950s Modern Vintage Ball Gowns
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Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Eye-Catching 1940 Blossoming Flower Diamond Spray Brooch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
nature brooches can and have been worn on hats, scarves, overcoats, ball gowns, sashes, belts and even as
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1940s Retro Vintage Ball Gowns
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Lucille Ball in Black Gown Movie Star News Fine Art Print
Located in Las Vegas, NV
to the camera in long black gown.
Lucille Ball was an American actress, comedian, model
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Celine
By John Strevens
Located in New Orleans, LA
onto a romanticized world of plush draperies, blazing chandeliers, swirling ball gowns, magnificently
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20th Century Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,000
La Repos
By John Strevens
Located in New Orleans, LA
are windows onto a romanticized world of plush draperies, blazing chandeliers, swirling ball gowns
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20th Century Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Delft, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$20,000
Augustine
By John Strevens
Located in New Orleans, LA
are windows onto a romanticized world of plush draperies, blazing chandeliers, swirling ball gowns
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20th Century Impressionist Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,000
La belle au parasol
By John Strevens
Located in New Orleans, LA
are windows onto a romanticized world of plush draperies, blazing chandeliers, swirling ball gowns
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20th Century Impressionist Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Miss Julie
By John Strevens
Located in New Orleans, LA
are windows onto a romanticized world of plush draperies, blazing chandeliers, swirling ball gowns
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20th Century Impressionist Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$10,000
Lucille Ball: A Portrait of Elegance
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant black-and-white image features actress Lucille Ball in a full-length gown, looking
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1940s Contemporary Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Lucille Ball: The First Lady of Television Fine Art Print
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
features Ball in an elegant gown, posed seated next to canvas artwork.
This is a limited edition fine art
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1940s Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Lucille Ball in Silk White Hood Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Lucille Ball in an elegant silk gown and
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1940s Vintage Ball Gowns
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche stunning black and fuchsia dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (Made in France) Exceptional bustier cocktail dress composed of layers of black tulle, in a 1950’s style; it is cinched by a wide black satin bow and ...
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
I. Magnin Ball gown
By I. Magnin
Located in New York, NY
Pouf Sleeve one shoulder ball gown is of pearl-ish pink silk taffeta. There's a silk 'Rose
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Gowns
Ball gown in ruby satin Circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ball gown in ruby satin. Satin bows in the middle back.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown
By Will Steinman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown
Stylized Bronze Silk Sash at Waist and Side
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Gianni Versace Couture Ball Gown Skirt c.1991
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture multicolor baroque print silk faille ball gown skirt featuring a
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar De la Renta Yellow Ball Gown with Incredible Applique
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
Oscar De la Renta incredible yellow silk faille ball gown with hand embroidered black and white
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Chanel Boutique Circa 1980s Black Silk Pleated Ball Gown
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Boutique Circa 1980s Black Silk Pleated Ball Gown exemplifies timeless elegance and
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s Arnold Scaasi Shell Pink Tissue Silk Strapless Ruffled Ball Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi shell-pink tissue silk strapless ruffled ball gown with back bow. Very full
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Forest Green Silk Taffeta and Velvet Ball Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Gresham, OR
a full side pouf ball gown.
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Don Loper Gold Floral Print Ball Gown, Circa 1950
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredible gold floral ball gown by Don Loper, from 1950. The gown is strapless with a
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
Early 1990s Lorcan Mullany Fishtail Halter Velvet Ball Gown for Bellville Sassoon
By Lorcan Mullany, Bellville Sassoon
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning early 1990s Lorcan Mullany designed ball gown for couture house Bellville Sassoon
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1990s British Vintage Ball Gowns
Pierre Balmain Couture by Oscar De la Renta Polka Dot Ball Gown
By Oscar De La Renta, Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning Pierre Balmain Couture by Oscar De la Renta polka-dot ball gown in silk taffeta with
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
HELEN ROSE Couture Silver Metallic Ball Gown with Embellished Bodice Size Small
By Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Helen Rose ball gown is composed of a silver metallic silk and features a beaded upper bodice
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20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Lanvin Castillo Couture Ball Gown from Baroness de Rothschild circa 1957
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1957
France
Lanvin Castillo Haute couture ball gown (attributed to) in embroidered cream
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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Sequined and Tulle Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to designer, George Halley, sequined and tulle ball gown. Gown has an empire waist with
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Ball Gown 2008
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Ball Gown. Multi fabric gown made of vintage gowns and
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20th Century Vintage Ball Gowns
1980S Black Velvet
Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ball Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
' esprit ruffles. The full ball skirt is a gorgeous shade of golden yellow. The fullness comes from the
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s Scaasi Black Net and Silver Sequin Ball Gown
By Arnold Scaasi, dimend SCAASI
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Scaasi Black Net and Silver Sequin Ball Gown
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
80s Haute Allemand One-Shoulder Ball Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous and Fierce! German-made Pure silk taffeta and tulle ball gown with spectacular one
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1980s German Vintage Ball Gowns
1940s Fred Perlberg Brown Iridescent Taffeta Strapless Ball Gown
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s Fred Perlberg brown/black iridescent taffeta strapless ball gown with gathered
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1940s American Vintage Ball Gowns
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Vintage Ball Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage ball gowns. For vintage ball gowns, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Red, Brown and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage ball gowns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and Arnold Scaasi are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Vintage Ball Gowns?
The prices for vintage ball gowns start at $219 and top out at $35,000 with these items, on average, selling for $1,500.
Questions About Vintage Ball Gowns
- What are ball gowns called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a ball gown and a long gown depends on the context. Some people may use these two terms interchangeably as names for any full-length dress suitable for formal evening wear. Other times, the phrase “ball gown” may refer to a specific style of gown, namely, one that features a fitted bodice and a full skirt, often composed of layers of netting and tulle. In this case, “long gown” would be a more general term than “ball gown,” describing any formal full-length dress, and a ball gown would be one type of long gown. Explore a collection of evening gowns on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.
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