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1920s Authentic Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress
$6,800
£5,183.08
€5,978.14
CA$9,658.03
A$10,378.57
CHF 5,568.71
MX$122,253.24
NOK 70,020.31
SEK 63,963.10
DKK 44,678.24
About the Item
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 architectural and ornamental traditions and reinterpreted here in textile form.
Dating to approximately 1926–1929, the dress reflects a moment when fashion moved decisively away from Edwardian ornament toward modernity. Rather than scattered embellishment, the surface is organized around a repeating, intentional pattern—an approach that required greater planning, labor, and technical precision than typical flapper-era beadwork. The quatrefoil design creates a rhythmic visual structure that emphasizes movement while maintaining graphic cohesion across the body.
The silhouette is emblematic of the late flapper period: straight, fluid, and designed to move with the wearer rather than define the figure. This restraint allows the decoration to carry the visual impact, aligning the garment closely with contemporaneous developments in architecture, interior design, and decorative arts.
Surviving examples of 1920s dresses with fully integrated geometric patterning are increasingly scarce, particularly those that retain their original design integrity. This piece stands out as a strong study example of Art Deco influence in dressmaking and would appeal equally to advanced private collectors and institutional collections interested in early twentieth-century design history.
- Dimensions:Length: 37 in (93.98 cm)Bust: 48 in (121.92 cm)Waist: 46 in (116.84 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Roaring 30’s (In the Style Of)
- Period:
- Material Notes:Silk base fabric with hand-applied geometric embellishment. Art Deco quatrefoil motif executed through meticulous handwork typical of late 1920s evening dressmaking.
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with minor discoloration consistent with age. Fabric is fragile, as expected for a garment of this period; embellishment largely intact. Handle and wear with care.
- Seller Location:Kingston, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4356228281462
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