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1940s Industrial Boom Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s Industrial boom articulating floor lamp. Heavy cast iron base.
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1940s industrial archaeology archive
Located in bari, IT
Postal archive container with twelve open compartments plus one drawer 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

1940s industrial archaeology archive
1940s industrial archaeology archive
H 50.01 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 1940's Industrial Green Metal Truss Drafting Stool
Located in Lafayette, IN
This great little stool was made by the Angle Steel Stool company and was used in a Pharmacy Dept lab at Purdue University its whole life. Stool features a heavy-duty, riveted, bridg...
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1940s Industrial Woven Steel Factory Baskets on Legs
Located in Lafayette, IN
These 1940s era metal baskets came out of an Illinois state penitentiary manufacturing facility
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel

1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
By Kem Weber, Wolfgang Hoffmann, Royal Metal Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern daybed for sale. From the 1940's, and manufactured by Royal
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Steel Table Lamp 1940s Industrial, Attributable to Dell, Lighting
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful table lamps attributable to Christian Dell. Adjustable in chromed steel. Signs of time as seen in photos.  
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

American Mid-Century Industrial Steel Work Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1940's) Industrial steel work table with blue painted trimmed side supports.
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20th Century American Craftsman Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Professional Painters Ladder, Modernist Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
1940s Industrial Metal Professional Folding Ladder, Great design, Paint can holder can be for left
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Metal

Pair of Industrial Adjustable Stools
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s Industrial adjustable stools. Wood seats, iron bases. Chips in wood on one seat as
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Vintage 1940s Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Industrial Adjustable Stools
Pair of Industrial Adjustable Stools
H 21.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
American Industrial Metal Swivel Stool
Located in New York, NY
American 1940's industrial metal stool with a natural wood round top with an adjustable seat heat
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Aircraft Airplane Seat Aluminum and Leather Genuine Aviation Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Industrial Aviation Aircraft Genuine Seat Vintage Aviator Aluminum & Leather Airplane Chair
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1940's Art Deco Chrome Coat Rack
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage true Art Deco Mid-century Modern gem for sale. From the 1940's industrial machine age
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1940's Art Deco Chrome Coat Rack
1940's Art Deco Chrome Coat Rack
H 69 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
8FT antique printer's flat file cabinet Striking 1930s-1940s industrial cabinet featuring 34
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Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
H 92.5 in W 50.5 in D 20 in
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a rare 1940's industrial design desk designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Workbench Worktable Table Sideboard from the 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
This old iron workbench from a factory in former Czechoslovakia has wooden drawers and has been completely cleaned and restored. The drawers can be locked. Very nice vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole
Located in Tarleton, GB
1940's Industrial Pigeon Hole  Great looking item ideal for your wine storage!  This is a
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole
Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 10.24 in
Rustic Industrial Rolling Lumber Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic, industrial, rolling lumber cart featuring a slat pine surface in it's original, work-worn
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Rustic Industrial Rolling Lumber Cart
Rustic Industrial Rolling Lumber Cart
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Industrial Cart Coffee Table, TV Stand or Mudroom Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
, or mud room bench. Industrial design that lends itself to cottage, farmhouse, or minimalist decors
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Machinists Metal Framed Desk
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Industrial Metal Vintage Desk This is a vintage machinist desk from the 1940s fitted with a
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20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Machinists Metal Framed Desk
Vintage Industrial Machinists Metal Framed Desk
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Industrial Tripod, Signal Corps Us Army, Hanging Plant Holder Base, Pedestal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial wooden tripod stand - green army wooden Stand. A former military tri-pod for
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Cast Iron and Wood Bowling Score Stand by Brunswick
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, 1940s bowling score stand by Brunswick with wood top and cast iron base.   
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1940s Industrial steel metal workers paint
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Italian Work Table with Wheels, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Italy, during 1940s. This great item is made in walnut, with brass handles show an astonishing patina
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

1940s French Marble Topped Bakers Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
1940s bakers table with decorative iron design to the frame. Large original marble top. Would make
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20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

1940s French Marble Topped Bakers Table
1940s French Marble Topped Bakers Table
H 35.44 in W 59.26 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Located in Forney, TX
stretcher shelf. circa 1940s Similar to the centuries old original Roubo workbench, circa 1769, designed
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Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

1940s Painting by Colorado Artist Herndon Davis of Industrial Interior
By Herndon Davis
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible 1940s painting by Colorado artist Herndon Davis depicting an industrial interior and
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage French Rustic Wood and Iron Folding Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting rustic table from France. Practical folding design with large surface area for working or meals. Nice patina.
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Material, Bronze and Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This industrial chest of drawers comes from an old workshop in France and was made in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia. Thoroughly cleaned and partially sanded. Original paint.
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1940's Oak Industrial Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
An industrial oak chest or cabinet from 1940's England. We believe the grooves on the front and
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Mid-20th Century English Credenzas

Materials

Oak

1940's Oak Industrial Chest
1940's Oak Industrial Chest
H 28 in W 58.5 in D 21.75 in
Early Industrial Work Stool, USA, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Industrial stool in cast iron and carved oak, it adjusts via an acme thread and the seat leather
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Chairs, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial chairs featuring a striking combination of red wooden seat and back, exuding a bold and
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Chairs, 1940s
Industrial Chairs, 1940s
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
1940s Metal Medical Industrial Stool
Located in Wallkill, NY
1940s metal swivel medical stool. Wonderful addition to your Industrial or Mid-Century Modern space
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

1940s Metal Medical Industrial Stool
1940s Metal Medical Industrial Stool
H 31.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, PT
the 1940's. It is made of oak and it features a tambour door to close the table top and hide some
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wood and Metal Modern Industrial Vintage Stool, Heavy Patina, Belgium 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Excellent patina. For use as a stool or side table.
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a glass plate and a gllass shelf inside. The cabinet is stripped down to the metal and fi...
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
Industrial Factory Chairs by Leabank circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Chairs By Leabank circa 1940s - Steel frames - Original solid Elm seats and
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Industrial Factory Chairs by Leabank circa 1940s
Industrial Factory Chairs by Leabank circa 1940s
H 34.65 in W 14.57 in D 13.39 in
1940's Original Suroy Industrial Storage Boxes, Pair
By Suroy
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original Suroy industrial storage boxes – Pair 1940’s original Suroy industrial storage
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Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Textile

Spanish Industrial Stool in Oak Wood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Industrial stool in oak wood. Spain, 1940s. This stool is made of oakwood with nice veins on the
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20th Century Spanish Industrial Stools

Materials

Oak, Wood

Spanish Industrial Stool in Oak Wood, 1940s
Spanish Industrial Stool in Oak Wood, 1940s
H 18.51 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s - Sheet steel with mesh front doors - 2 Doors - Each
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
H 71.66 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
A Stylish and Unique Bauhaus Meets Industrial Desk, Circa 1940's/50's
Located in Hastings, GB
This stylish and highly functional desk was probably a one off commission, its rarity suggests so. It has a built in Bakelite switch that turns on the elegant angle poise light by Ad...
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light Black / Anthracite
By Mazda, Lloyd Industrials
Located in Rotterdam, NL
French industrial enameled lamp The first copies of these large old French lamps date from the
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Midcentury Industrial Glove Hand Mold or Cutter, 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Industrial glove cutters right out of a New York State glove factory that closed down years ago
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very large Italian industrial lantern from a warehouse or factory from the 1940s-1950s. It is in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

1940s Faries Industrial Wall Sconce Medical Adjustable Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wall Lamp Industrial lamp medical wall sconce midcentury era Measures: 36 inches fully extended
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259'
By Suroy
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original Suroy tall industrial storage cylinder (Model 1259) 1940’s original Suroy tall
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Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

1940's Original Suroy Tall Industrial Storage Cylinder 'Model 1259.1'
By Suroy
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original Suroy tall industrial storage cylinder (Model 1259.1) 1940’s original Suroy tall
Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

American Industrial Stainless Steel Chest With 4 Drawers, C. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
American Industrial Stainless Steel Chest or Dresser with 4 Drawers, c. 1940s. Drawer: 19.5"W x 6"H
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Industrial Black Bakelite Station Wall Clock from TN, 1940s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by TN Telefonbau und Normalzeit in Germany during the 1940s. It
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron

Anatomical Model, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage anatomical model made in the 1940s/50s. It is made of plaster and steel wire. Hand-painted
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Anatomical Model, 1940's
Anatomical Model, 1940's
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock from the 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A big loft or industrial wall clock from the 1940s. straight and beautiful design, with a domed
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Vintage 1940s Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

1940s French industrial Original Suroy Industrial Red Storage Bin Metal Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
France, Circa 1940s. 1940’s Original Suroy industrial storage box. In 1853 the textile industrial
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Faux Leather

1940's Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp - 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp – 16 Inch 1940’s Real Industrial Enamel
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Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large Industrial Bauhaus Style Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Żory, PL
This large industrial steel lamp in the Bauhaus style was produced in the Czech Republic in the
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large Industrial Bauhaus Style Table Lamp, 1940s
Large Industrial Bauhaus Style Table Lamp, 1940s
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
Large Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Revo, 1940s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made by Revo in United Kingdom during the 1940s. White enamel
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
/ Industrial style, France, circa 1940-1950. In very good condition. Keys + locks OK. Dimensions: height 120
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Industrial and Foldable Cinema Chairs by Luterma Estonia, circa 1940s
By Luterma
Located in Schagen, NL
This Industrial bench was made from wood or plywood. It features elegant imprinting’s on the
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20th Century Estonian Industrial Benches

Materials

Wood, Plywood

1940s Vintage Steel Industrial or Painting Light Sconce
Located in New York, NY
1940s gold painted steel industrial sign light for illuminating wall art, paintings or signs
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Vintage 1940s American More Lighting

Materials

Steel

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1940s Industrial For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s industrial you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, every 1940s industrial was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940s industrial, we have 3886 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s industrial, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940s industrial, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s industrial that is appealing in its simplicity, but Holophane, Hubley Manufacturing Company and Toledo Metal Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Industrial?

A 1940s industrial can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,328, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $61,332.
Questions About 1940s Industrial
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An industrial fan is designed to provide a large flow of air. Most frequently people associate industrial fans with ventilation, but they can be used for combustion, aeration, particulate transport, cooling, air-cleaning and drying. Industrial fans are used in a wide variety of fields and there can be many different fans for different applications within each industry. Shop a collection of industrial fans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe is not most famous for the industrial style. However, many of his later buildings did employ materials typical in the style, such as industrial-grade steel and plate glass. You'll find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.