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Aino Aalto Finnish Modern Pine Sofa, Artek, Finland, 1940s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
: Finland
Material: Pine
Year: 1940s
Upholstery: Re-upholstered in the 1980s by Artek
Condition: Good
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1940's Fritz Hansen Art Deco Oak Bentwood Armchair with Wool Plaid Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1940's Fritz Hansen Art Deco Oak Bentwood Armchair with Wool Plaid Upholstery
Made in Denmark, No
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 29.53 in W 24.22 in D 15.75 in
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames.
Delivery to
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Denmark
This listing is for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
1940’s Adirondack bench
Located in Chicago, IL
1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat. Made in US.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Benches
Materials
Hide, Wood
Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s bench in wood and yellow velvet upholstery
Attributed to Studio BBPR.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italian Regency Armchair with Quilted Silk Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly carved walnut Italian Regency armchair with pink textured silk upholstery. The back is
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs.
Delivery to NYC area available
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs.
This listing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Birch
Pair of Regency Style Stools, 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
A good looking pair of 1940's regency style stools in the original button tufted contoured
Category
Vintage 1940s American Regency Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italianate Mahogany and Sage Linen Upholstery Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
taupe/sage silk and linen upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Patterned Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern design elements, this model combines the best design characteristics of the 1940s. It has a
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 31.89 in D 35.44 in
Curved Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s, lacquered wood, textile upholstery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Lacquered wood and textile upholstery.
H: 86 cm
W: 60 cm
D
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 42.52 in
Vintage French Modernist Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940's, Belgian Linen Upholstery, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modernist armchairs from France, circa 1940.
Crafted in Oak wood and freshly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge chairs. We love the sculptural dramatic wood arms on these chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
from roughly the 1940s through the 1960s was a high point for Danish furniture makers, and this chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Curved Danish Club Chair with Green Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Esbjerg, DK
upholstery. A low-seat chair in a style reminiscent of Otto Schulz and Flemming Lassen.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940's
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Beechwood dining chairs with original leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Late 1940's Moderne / Deco Footstool or Ottoman
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French, late 1940’s Jacques Adnet stool in Cerused white oak purchased from Miguel Saco Inc. in New
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1940's French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
forms and cosiness of this sofa. The vertical stripes of the velour upholstery visually elongate the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 55.52 in D 32.29 in
René Gabriel Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs Armchairs, France 1940’s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
the post-war creativity applied to the need for new furniture. Original patina and new upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Very soft and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1940's French Upholstered Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The 1940s French Upholstered Sofa epitomizes the epitome of sophistication and timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Amsterdam School Armchairs in Original Upholstery, Art Deco, Dutch Modern, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940's, Dutch Modern, Lounge Chair, Amsterdamse school, Armchair, Art Deco, Expressionism
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.39 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
1940s Side Chairs by Melchiorre Bega with Spring Seat, leather upholstery
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern , period 1940s, Melchiorre Bega pair of side chairs, in beechwood, seat with
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
sturdy base and complement the upholstery. These chairs have the perfect proportion and scale and would
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
detailing subtly picked out in a darker hue.
Original velvet upholstery with floral design, secured by a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs Red Upholstery Pair Duo Jan Vanek 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs pair duo with red upholstery designed by Jan Vanek (1891 - 1962
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 23.82 in D 31.11 in
Square Walnut Coffee Table with Four Nesting Upholstered Stools, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual coffee table with nesting stools, walnut & leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
1940's Italian brass floor lamp by Arredoluce Monza
By Arredoluce
Located in Paris, FR
1940s was restored with a new fabric shade identical to the original.
The wiring is original and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Danish Highback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Wingback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Italian 1940s Cane and Faux Bamboo Frame Bench with its Original Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this bench seamlessly combines the allure of cane work with a sturdy wood faux bamboo frame. With its generous size, the bench can be use...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 18.51 in
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany & Caned Armchair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
(1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team of cabinetmakers
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Medium Back Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable medium back armchairs from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansens
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé upholstery Italy 1940s
This midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
Pair of 1940s Carved and Lacquered Lounge Chairs with Blue Leather Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally purchased at Marshall Field and Company's State Street store in the 1940s, these carved
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
The 1940's inspired Matilda Trestle Table in Leopard Velvet
By Samantha Todhunter
Located in London, GB
Based on a 1940’s upholstered trestle spotted in Isle sur la Sorgue one summer, this is a
Category
2010s Portuguese French Provincial Tables
Materials
Upholstery
Elsa Gullberg, Polychrome Diamond Shaped Pattern Rug, Sweden 1940's
By Elsa Gullberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elsa Gullberg - Polychrome Diamond Shaped Pattern Rug, Sweden 1940's - 243x183cm
This delicate
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 72.05 in L 95.67 in
Rustic Scalloped Edge Dining Chairs, Set of 10, Italy, 1940's
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 10, 1940's
Rare set of rustic Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair by Slagelse Open Armrests in Oak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and charming Danish easy chair from the early 1940's by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. We are unaware
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Dorothy Draper Style Original Chinoiserie Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1940's
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rochester, NY
1940's Hollywood Regency armchair In the style of Dorothy Draper with tapered mahogany legs and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940's Walnut Bar Stool with Leather and Fabric Seat
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Ballard, CA
combination of leather and fabric and is an homage to 1940's French designer Jacques Adnet. Custom sizes and
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Brass
High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
legendary Flemming Lassen. A Danish mid-century marvel from the 1940s, this piece captures the imagination
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Pair of Fritz Hansen-Style Beechwood Easy Chairs, c. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
-style Beechwood Easy Chairs. A tangible ode to the 1940s—a period rich in artistry and imagination—these
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an exquisite pair of easy chairs produced by the renowned Frits Henningsen in the 1940's
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 1940s Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s dining chairs, set of six, in oak with original red fabric upholstery. Seat height: 19
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1940's Spoon Back Lounge Chairs with Walnut Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous chairs have lovely solid walnut frames and very light gray linen upholstery (on the
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Down
Pair of Scandinavian Elm Wood Bridge Chairs, 1940's-1950's
By Jindrich Halabala, Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
proportions. They feature solid elm wood frames, curved arms, and striped wool twill upholstery. Maker unknown
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Elm
1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Petite in scale with interesting curves and shape
France, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Armchair, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco armchair.
Very good original condition.
Shipping quote on request
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York City, NY
crafted and of solid construction
The original cushion seats and backs in green naugahyde upholstery are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Naugahyde
1940´s Art Deco Style Armchair With High Back, Leather, Wood - France
Located in Girona, ES
upholstery.
France, c. 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.77 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
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1940s Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s upholstery available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and wood, every 1940s upholstery was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940s upholstery, we have 2831 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s upholstery — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s upholstery, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s upholstery over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Jindrich Halabala and Paolo Buffa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940s Upholstery?
Prices for a 1940s upholstery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,847.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1940s Upholstery
- What is ikat upholstery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ikat is a complicated design that’s dyed into any type of fabric, including upholstery, to create a certain look. Ikat originated in Indonesia and uses a resist-dyeing technique on the yards prior to weaving the fabric. This finished product is often elaborate designs and patterns that have a hazy or fuzzy appearance rather than a crisp printed line. Shop a range of vintage and modern ikat printed garments on 1stDibs.
- How much does upholstery cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The cost of upholstery depends on the size and condition of the piece to be covered and the material used. It will be more expensive to reupholster an antique sofa in vintage silk than to cover a new pillow in cotton.
- Is velvet upholstery durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Velvet is fairly durable, because it has no raised weaves or loose threads and has a flat pile.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are various options available for upholstery for a couch – it is a matter of preference. When selecting the upholstery, it is important to be aware of the cleanability, durability, resistance to dirt, and fading. A higher thread count ensures that the upholstery will last longer. Shop a range of antique and vintage upholstered couches on 1stDibs.
AutomatonDecember 16, 2021A very popular upholstery for couches in 2021 is 'Bouclé' fabric often utilized in a white or off-white color. Celebrity interiors and top interior designers in recent years have increased the popularity and demand for this type of fabric and now is a very hot trend that is sure to continue throughout the 2020's. We, at Automaton Modern, often use bouclé fabric on sofas by Vladimir Kagan such as the 'Cloud' sofa from Directional which curved shapes and contours are accentuated by the nubby texture of bouclé. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How professionals clean upholstery varies. One popular method is steam cleaning, which involves focusing hot water vapor mist onto upholstery to loosen debris. Another common process is hot water extraction, where professionals first apply hot water and then use a suction machine to draw away dirt. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of upholstered furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes and no. Velvet can be vacuumed, but if it is stained, you need to find out what type of fiber it is made from. The different fibers must be cleaned differently, and improper cleaning can cause damage.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Like other designers working in the atomic style, Adrian Pearsall typically used fabric upholstery. Generally, the upholstery was a bright color, and solids were more common than patterns. Often, Adrian Pearsall sofas and chairs being sold today do not feature original upholstery because the fabric tends to wear out before the frame. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall furniture 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Horsehair isn't still used in upholstery. Though it was once very popular, designers stopped using it in the late early 20th century.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, steam cleaning can remove stains from upholstery. The hot temperatures and moisture associated with steam cleaning can lift away material that makes up stains. However, difficult-to-remove stains may require professional steam cleaning equipment. Shop a collection of upholstered furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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