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Unusual Turned Oak Side Table Attrib. Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual C.1940s turned oak side table attributed to French designer Charles Dudouyt.
Category

Vintage 1940s European Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Unusual Turned Oak Side Table Attrib. Charles Dudouyt
Unusual Turned Oak Side Table Attrib. Charles Dudouyt
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H 26.78 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Turned Wooden Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American circa 1940's turned wood table lamps. Measurements: Height of body up to
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

A Vintage Teak Table Lamp by Esben Klint for Le Klint from the 1940s
By Esben Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage table lamp in solid teak designed by Esben Klint for Le Klint from the 1940s. Turned oak
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Set of 12 Painted Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 12 Painted Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s Turned chairs
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Artisan Hand Made Turned Oak Tripod Stool. Made in Belgium, 1940's period. Solid oak wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Oak

1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool
1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool
H 16.74 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Large French Turned Oak Pedestal, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful carved wooden pedestal/side table, made in France, 1940s, dark stained wood. This
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large French Turned Oak Pedestal, France, 1940s
Large French Turned Oak Pedestal, France, 1940s
H 54.34 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Italian 1940s Circular Two Tier Glass and Turned Wood Coffee Table
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s circular two tier glass and turned wood coffee table.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful mid-20th century Louis XIII style walnut bench or footstool with finely turned legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Brass

Antique Scandinavian Turned Wooden Table Lamp Handmade in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming table lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1940s from solid turned wood. The lamp is skillfully
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Patinated Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated oak and rush turned chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s These chairs were designed
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs. Turned chairs — sometimes
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Swedish Designer, Stools, Solid Turned Pine, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Italian Made 18K Gold 1940s Engine Turned CIGARETTE CASE Box 161.6 Gram
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Italian Made 18K Gold 1940s Engine Turned CIGARETTE CASE Box 161.6 gram 3.5 inch by 3 inch by 3
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

French 1940’s Polished Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning French 1940's floor lamp, expertly fashioned from high-quality brass and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Desk Lamp For Jumo, 1940's
By Andre Mounique
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. 1940s. The lamp consists of corrugated steel and the original black-painted and chromed brass pipe. The
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Desk Lamp For Jumo, 1940's
Desk Lamp For Jumo, 1940's
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 6.3 in
A Stylish and Unique Bauhaus Meets Industrial Desk, Circa 1940's/50's
Located in Hastings, GB
. It has a built in Bakelite switch that turns on the elegant angle poise light by Admel. The
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
perfect choice for any person. These bracelets were custom made during the 1940's for the model watch.
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Large 1940's Green and Yellow Toleware Pineapple Wall Light
Located in Hastings, GB
A large 1940's tole pineapple wall light, hand painted, French. This beautiful and unusually
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1940's Italian Etched Green Glass & Brass Coat Rack
Located in Hanover, MA
. The brass fittings and mounts are high quality machine turned. The delicate floral motif etched into
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt. Yellow Gold with Breguet Style Engraved Dial 1940's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm Length X 38mm Diameter MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Moody Navy, Spring Green & Camel Over-sized Runner, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Size: 3 x 16.6 Age: Antique C. 1940's Pile: Medium This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one available
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20th Century Tribal Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940's, Advocat Atelier Klappet Cabinet, Twenty Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Advocat atelier klappet cabinet – twenty klappets. 1940’s Advocat atelier klappet cabinet
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Vintage 1940s English Shelves

Materials

Wood

Rut Bryk, Stoneware Dish with Scraped-Off Paintings, Arabia, Finland 1940's
By Rut Bryk
Located in Tokyo, 13
Rut Bryk , Stoneware Dish with scraped-off paintings, Arabia, Finland 1940's Impressed "Arabia BRYK
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1940's Glass, Brass & Iron Pendant in Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
stem, ribbed glass panel turn this piece into a unique feature with a soft light.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Machine Age Turned Aluminum Candlesticks
By Chase and Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of machine age turned solid aluminum candlesticks with tapered bodies and graduated design
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum

Extendable Dining Table by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
France, 1940's. Solid oak constructed dining table with architecturaly formed turned legs. Marquetry
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Lovely Vintage circa 1940's Floor Standing Lamp with Endon Hand Made Lampshade
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England circa 1940’s floor standing
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Vintage 1940s English Country Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

French 1940's Terra Cotta Sculpture of a Woman
By Rene Romage
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important French 1940's terra cotta sculpture of a seated nude woman; with head turned to the
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Sculptures

Group of Scandinavian Modern vases in blue glaze by Bo Fajans, Sweden 1940's
By Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in New York, NY
early 1940’s. Measures: Tallest Height: 8” Diameter: 7”.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Turned Walnut Wall Shelf
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1387 Austrian walnut wall shelf.
Category

Vintage 1940s Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Austrian Turned Walnut Wall Shelf
Austrian Turned Walnut Wall Shelf
H 16 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Antique Bobbin Turned Walnut Armchair
Located in Baltimore, MD
An attractive Walnut Bobbin Turned Armchair with Blush Upholstery. Early 20th Century English style
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Vintage Table Lamp No 375 by Danish Esben Klint for Le Klint Denmark 1940's
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare vintage Le Klint table lamp model no. 375 designed by Esben Klint in the 1940's for Le Klint
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Solid Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1940’s Solid Ash Church
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Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

1940's Solid Elm Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1940’s Solid Elm Church
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Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

1940's Solid Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1940’s Solid Ash Church
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Vintage 1940s English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Industrial Marble Top Turned Maple Library Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
marble top with contrasting, black lacquered, turned maple legs and apron. The table includes two small
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Round Turned Onyx Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage round turned onyx pedestal stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Onyx

Art Deco Dining Roo Chairs in Oak and Leather, 1940's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
chairs that representing the Art Deco period of the 1940s. The robust chairs have turned legs and white
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Spanish Colonial Side Table Gueridon in Carved Wood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood gueridon table or occassional table with iron scroll details. Spain, 1940s
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

French Nesting Tables in Wood with Maps Tops, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
World Maps Themed set of three wooden nesting tables, France, 1940s. This set has black patinated
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Wood

French Twist Turned Table Lamp, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A mid-century table lamp. In solid wood, France, 1940. Elegant walnut lamp, it is in good
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fruitwood

French Twist Turned Table Lamp, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A mid-century table lamp. In solid walnut, France, 1940. Elegant walnut lamp, it is in good
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

French 1940's Silvered Floor Lamp on a Scrolled Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a sophisticated French 1940s floor lamp with a hand-polished patina that accentuates
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver

French 1940's Brass & Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s floor lamp features a cast hexagonal base resting on ball feet, providing
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tall French 1940s Bronze and Brass French 1940s Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning, tall table lamp exudes elegance and sophistication. Hailing from 1940s France, it
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

1940'S BRAZILIAN INLAID WOOD TRAY WITH REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Morpho butterfly. Turn the tray and watch the wings shimmer from purple to blue to dusty brown. The inlay
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20th Century Brazilian Taxidermy

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Marble and Walnut Bobbin Turned Legs Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Octogonal Marble and Walnut Bobbin Turned Legs Stand. White marble top and base. Antique
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Mid-20th Century American Jacobean Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble

1940s Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Squares, especially toward one end, turn goldenrod. Non two squares are exactly alike although they may
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

French 1940s Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French floor lamp dates back to the 1940s, built from brass and bronze in a classic
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Daniel Teixeira Brazilian Inlaid Tray with Real Morpho Butterfly Wings 1940's
Located in Pulborough, GB
Blue Morpho butterfly. Turn the tray and watch the wings shimmer from purple to blue to dusty brown
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20th Century Brazilian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Twisted walnut column for vase, bust holder or sculpture, 1940s, Gothic style, wax polished, with
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
example. The style is colonial revival, popular during the 1930s to 1940s. The rectangular shaped table
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Rustic French Turned Wood Low Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Regensburg, DE
Lovely French Brutalist Low or Side Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt from the 1940s. This
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Versatile 1940s Diamond Brooch Clips 6.30 Carats
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Diamond Brooch Clips This stunning 1940's diamond brooch clip is a truly unique and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Versatile 1940s Diamond Brooch Clips 6.30 Carats
Versatile 1940s Diamond Brooch Clips 6.30 Carats
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W 1.38 in D 0.4 in L 2.25 in
Vintage Turned Wood Lamp Made of Mahogany, Maple and Walnut
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large turned wood lamp of urn-form made by gluing pieces of various types of wood together then
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

"Two Bottles" American Scene Realism Mid 20th Century Female Artist WPA 1940's
By Helen Clark Oldfield
Located in New York, NY
"Two Bottles" American Scene Realism Mid 20th Century Female Artist WPA 1940's Helen Clark
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1940s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Set of 3 Vases by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. 'Swedish Modern'. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg Studio
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Saybolt & Cleland Ebonized Ming-Style Turned-Edge Side Table
By Saybolt Cleland, Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s. From American Interiors; "Renowned for its unsurpassed quality, Saybolt & Cleland, Inc. made
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Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1940's Plum Three Piece Wool Suit UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A classic silhouette rendered in a stunning pleasant plum wool, this 1940's tailored three piece
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1940s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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1940s Turned For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s turned you’re looking for. Each 1940s turned for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s turned — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1940s turned bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s turned over the years, but those crafted by Charles Dudouyt, Arredoluce and Bo Fajans are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Turned?

Prices for a 1940s turned can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $19,448, while the average can fetch as much as $1,704.
Questions About 1940s Turned
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A turn screw is a device used for turning screws. It may be a screwdriver or a wrench that can be used to drive and remove slotted screws. Find a collection of antique and vintage turn screws on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the best woods for turning include birch, ash, maple and walnut usually because they can turn quite well. Oak can be good for turning if you take time on the drying process, as oak will sometimes check or crack.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, white sapphires can turn cloudy. The discoloration develops when oil and dirt builds up on the surface of a sapphire. You can reduce the risk of this occurring by cleaning your sapphire regularly. Consult the care instructions provided with your jewelry to find out which cleaning products to use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of white sapphire jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The way that you turn off the alarm on an Emerson radio depends on the model. Most have buttons located on the side, but which one shuts off the alarm varies. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Emerson radios.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, sterling silver does sometimes turn green. The discoloration occurs due to a chemical reaction between the precious metal and compounds in the air, sweat and chemicals found in some products. To reduce the risk of discoloration, avoid wearing your sterling silver jewelry while bathing, swimming, applying skin and personal care products or working with household chemicals. Shop a selection of sterling silver jewelry 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
    How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Rolex watches need 650 turns per day to stay wound. Turns per day (TPD) refers to the number of turns the internal rotor needs to make each day to keep the watch wound and tell time accurately. For the majority of Rolex watches a Perpetual rotor uses your body’s movements to set the TPD, meaning the wearer doesn’t have to worry about winding the watch as long as it’s worn regularly. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.