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1940's English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
1940’s English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
Category
Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940's French sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt
Beautiful parquetry top and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Oak
1940's Tall French Workshop Shelves - Twelve Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall French Workshop Shelves – Twelve Drawers
1940’s Tall French Workshop Shelves – Twelve
Category
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Materials
Wood
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
• As designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 55.25 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
A 1940’s E. Hallanvaara oak cabinet with carvings on the doors, Finnish
Located in London, GB
glass top and adjustable shelving. The cabinet was gifted to a paper mill worker, Ing. Hans Honauer for
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 55.52 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
French Wood and Glass Display Case ca.1940's
Located in Hudson, NY
adjustable chrome-finished shelving brackets with tension screws. Piece has built-in top and side glass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
1940s Oak Sideboard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple oak sideboard with clean linear lines - floating on angular pedestal base.
France, 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Oak
French Editions AV Burr Maple Wardrobe with Mirror Panel, 1940's
By Editions AV
Located in Somerton, GB
. Stylish bronze fittings and keys.
The doors open to reveal shelving and a drawer (adjustable)
Signed
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple
1940s French Deco Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
shelving and 6 drawers on the left and right concealed with doors.
Measures: 95.5" W x 22" D x 38" H. 8
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 71.66 in W 114.97 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
characterise Charlotte Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 69.69 in W 84.65 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 55.91 in W 46.07 in D 20.87 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 55.91 in W 46.07 in D 20.87 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 71.66 in W 114.97 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 71.66 in W 114.97 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 69.69 in W 84.65 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 69.69 in W 84.65 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.35 in W 275.6 in D 13.78 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
H 77.76 in W 79.73 in D 15.56 in
1940s French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s French Metal Cabinet exudes a robust, industrial charm that's hard to find in modern
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large Neo-Baroque Buffet, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
' paws. The round-fronted central drawers are flanked on either side by cupboards containing shelving
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Buffets
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Mirror Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Italian mid-century sideboard with mirror attributed to Osvaldo Borsani from the 1940s. This large
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Stained Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 71.26 in W 22.05 in D 98.43 in
Serge Roche Style Hollywood Regency Carved Palm Frond Etagere Bookcase, 1940s
By Serge Roche
Located in Lambertville, NJ
inserts. Detailed tropical leaf carving on all four sides makes this shelving unit beautiful from all
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 74.75 in W 34.75 in D 14.5 in
1940s Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Pagoda Form Cabinets - Pair
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
pagoda form cabinets. They date approximately to the 1940s. This pair was created by the Flint and Horner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 59 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in
Rene Drouet, French Art Deco, Sideboard, Brown Lacquer, Gilt, France, 1940s
By René Drouet
Located in Stamford, CT
Rene Drouet, French Art Deco, Sideboard, Brown Lacquer, Gilt Wood, France, 1940s
Important mid
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
H 37.5 in W 84 in D 17.5 in
1940s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 2 Part Credenza and Glass Top Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Monrovia, CA
, Glass Top Cabinet/Hutch, Brass/Bronze Pulls And Shelving Top And Bottom.
This Gorgeous Mahogany Cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Charles Dudouyt "Circle" Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, France circa 1940's
Intricately carved circular pattern
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Oak
French Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous French 1940's oak cabinet in the style of Charles Dudouyt.
Wonderful patina - 2 doors
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Paolo Buffa Cupboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous massive storage cabinet attributed to Paolo Buffa - Italy, 1940s
Four doors swing to
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1930's French Oak Sideboard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
doors open to reveal open shelving and drawers
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Long French Mid-Century Lattice Front Sideboard/ Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
This piece is an extra long latticed cabinet from the 1940s in the style of Jean Royère. 5 doors
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
drawers, while the other contains open shelving, making it perfect for storing and catering to one's needs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
Audoux Minet Sideboard
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Audoux Minet bamboo sideboard with ornate brass hinges and hardware, oak wood top and open shelving
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Double Barrister Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass doors and pull out shelving. Item shows original patina and wear.
Category
Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
New York Maslow Freen French Style Walnut Gilt Bronze Marble Top Chest / Commode
By Maslow Freen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
construction and include two over six with a center door revealing shelving. Maslow Freen pieces are rare birds
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 42.5 in W 74 in D 20.5 in
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sideboard or bookcase on plinth base with shelving. Inside shelves are adjustable. Has
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Asian Modernist Flip-Top Dry Bar / Server, by George Zee & Co, After James Mont
By George Zee and Co, James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
generous liquor storage, as well perfect serving top. Super functional side storage, shelving, Retains
Category
Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 36 in D 18 in
Tall Vintage French Oak Cabinet, Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in East Hampton, NY
and wide shelving. Original key and lock. This has been lightly restored and the back panel to the
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
front 3 door panels - with open shelving, center drawers and a drop down storage cabinet.
Floating on
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Vintage Display Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French medicine cabinet with glass shelving in the display area, drawer, and cabinet storage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Art Deco Burl Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
to a bar cupboard with a mirrored back and glass shelving for glassware.
Two drawers underneath
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
and flanking closets-one with adjustable glass shelves, the other with shelving and a clothing rack
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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1940s Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1940s shelving available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every item from our selection of 1940s shelving was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of 1940s shelving, we have 133 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1940s shelving, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1940s shelving that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1940s Shelving?
Prices for a piece of 1940s shelving start at $1 and top out at $44,500 with the average selling for $7,469.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1940s Shelving
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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, 2022A 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.
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