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Vintage 1940's Black Net Gown with Floral Motif
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's black net and floral motif gown with short sleeves in excellent condition. Slim fit through
Category
1940s Unknown Evening Gowns
Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
punctuated by a running faceted motif. The fluted panel legs terminate in a recessed ebonized foot. The table
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Swedish Grace White Porcelain Flower Motif Bowl by Gunnar Nylund , ALP, 1940's
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
flowers. The thin and delicate porcelain of this bowl makes the translucency of the beautiful motifs
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
French 1940s Wrought Iron Arrow Motif Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant French Art Deco table from the 1940s, raised on a tripod base, with original red and yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Wrought Iron
Exceptional Wrought Iron Ivy Motif Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Incredible 1940s Baroque hand-wrought iron credenza (a matching dining table and six chairs are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Credenzas
French 1940s Turquoise Ceramic Lamp with Asian Motif
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s turquoise ceramic lamp features an Asian-inspired motif, adding a touch of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Palissy Style Majolica Crab Motif Plate, Portugal, C. 1940s
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Palissy Style Majolica Crab Motif Plate, Portugal, C. 1940s
Portugal, Circa 1940s
Presenting an
Category
20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Large 1940's Solid Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1960's solid iron sea horse motif andirons, newly painted in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
circa 1930s-1940s Oceanic Motif Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-40s seaweed oceanic motif beaded evening bag. A woven strap with frayed ends is loose in
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Beads
Elegant, Art Deco Vase with Deer Motif, 1940s
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in hues of cappucino and ivory, this tall, elegant vase was hand-glazed by artisans at the famous Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati. It was originally produced to ser...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Handmade Persian Mahal Wool Rug With Allover Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
and brown hues throughout the floral motif.
This rug measures 7'9" x 10'10".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Louis XVI, Round Gueridons, Satinwood, Bronze, Rams Motif, France, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Large and Impressive Louis XV style marble-top tables or guerdons with rams heads. A spectacular pair of Louis XV style circular end tables. Each bronze claw foot leading to ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV End Tables
Materials
Bronze
1940s Grouping Pair Candleholders & Center Piece Abingdon Pottery Flower Motif
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of a pair of candleholders and center piece bowl from the mid-1940s by Abingdon Pottery
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Retro Diamond Fan Motif 18k Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of diamond fan motif 18K yellow gold earrings enhanced with 20 transitional round
Category
20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
KPM, Copenhagen, 12 Rubens Dinner Porcelain Plates with Floral Motifs, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain Painting. 12 Rubens dinner porcelain plates with floral motifs, gold edge
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Copenhagen, Eight Rubens Plates in Porcelain with Floral Motifs, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain Painting. Eight Rubens plates in porcelain with floral motifs, gold edge
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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
Exceptional Wrought Iron Ivy Motif Table and Six Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Incredible 1940s Baroque hand-wrought iron dining room set, comprised of a rectangular dining table
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
H 31.89 in W 64.97 in D 38.19 in
1940's Satin Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle. Excellent condition.
Category
1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris
By Cole-merris Ceramic Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, California in the early 1940s. Founded by Bob Cole and Herb Merris, the company was included in "This is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1940's Murano Glass and Metal Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Fun Italian sphere pendant with a playful motif.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Retro Bow Motif 18K Yellow and Rose Gold Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro bow motif 18K yellow gold and rose gold bracelet featuring a hand-crafted, intricate open
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
KPM, Copenhagen, 11 Rubens Lunch Plates in Porcelain with Floral Motifs, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain Painting. 11 Rubens lunch plates in porcelain with floral motifs, gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Copenhagen, 11 Rubens Deep Plates in Porcelain with Floral Motifs, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain Painting. 11 Rubens deep plates in porcelain with floral motifs, gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Moderne Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light Greek Key Motif, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
concentric ribs on the bottom follow by bands of parallel lines and a wide Greek Key motif band (Meander
Category
Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sofa, brought to life in the 1940s by the renowned Slagelse. This exquisite piece effortlessly
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Retro Leaf Motif Diamond 18k Rose and Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of Retro leaf motif diamond 18K rose and yellow gold earrings featuring 26 transitional
Category
20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pewter and Bronze Bowl with Intimate Mother and Child Motif, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large Art Deco patinated pewter bowl with a center intimate motif of a mother bathing her child. It
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Dining Table and Chairs with Carved Palm-Frond Motif, France, circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
palm-frond or feather-like design. The apron echoes this frilly motif on the two long sides.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Sets
H 28.94 in W 53.94 in D 35.44 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
1940s Grosfeld House Style Cocktail Table with Greek Key Motif and Leather Top
Located in St. Louis, MO
Cocktail table in the style of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings early work or Grosfeld House, Greek key banding around top with carved fluted legs and leather top. In the style of Baker Furni...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, dimensional faux sapphire retro swirl brooch from the 1940's. A swirl of rose gold
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1940's Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
reflectors.
The lower round curved glass reflector with floral motifs mounts below a round satin glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
French Baccarat Crystal 1940s Pear Shaped Decanter with Cutaway Motifs
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baccarat crystal decanter circa 1940 with cutaway motifs and pear shaped body. Elevate
Category
Mid-20th Century French Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Large Pair of Unusual Moderne Blown Glass Vases, 1940s, Aquatic and Flora Motifs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
, circa 1940s.
One vase features aquatic life: Seahorses, Starfish, etc.
One vase features various leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Glass
H 8.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Elegant Iron Console Tables with Acanthus Leaf Motif, France circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
large appliqued acanthus leaves -- a motif which is echoed in the rosette at the center of the stretcher
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 21.26 in
1940's Brass & Glass Pendant in style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This is a floral-inspired 1940s piece in the style of Pietro Chiesa. The off-white decorative cap
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1940's Brass & Glass Pendant in Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
.
The round curved glass reflector partially etched with floral motifs mounts below a round metal piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1940's Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
/saucers.
The lower round curved glass reflector with 6 floral motifs mounts below a round satin glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Plush Wool Vintage Runner with Apricot Boteh Design, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
iconic boteh design and filled with random animal motifs that are signs of protection. The boteh motifs
Category
20th Century Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940's Brass & Glass Pendant in Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
.
The lower round curved glass reflector with a colorful motif mounts below a round satin glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940's Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
/saucers.
The lower round curved glass reflector with a colorful boeket motif mounts below a round satin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pastel Hues Classical Botanical Antique Rug, c.1940-1950's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of design.
Size: 9.5 x 13
Age: Antique C. 1940-1950's
Pile: Low/Medium
This rug is one-of-a
Category
20th Century Rugs
Materials
Wool
Black Ebonized & Pink Mirror Round Deco Style Cocktail Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
motif and are rounded on the outside. The table is in its original finish and can be fully restored on
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
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
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage 1940s Persian Qashqai Leopard Rug, Dual Motif, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
World Market Collection. The design is unique, featuring a distinctive, dual leopard motif, with the
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 11.03 in Dm 11.03 in
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic
Category
1940s American Caftans
1940s Gilt Mirror with Neoclassical Motifs & Lucite Appliqués by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1940s Hollywood gilt mirror was realized in the United States by the esteemed maker
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 28 in W 45 in D 1.25 in
Maison Jansen Attr., Swan Motif Console Table, Giltwood, Marble, France, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous Hollywood Regency Style French marble top console with gilded enhanced carved swans. The finely carved full bodied birds support a very think white marble top. The case itse...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Marble
H 30.5 in W 62 in D 20 in
Art Deco Vase Made in 1940s Czechia, Hand Painted Slovak Motifs
Located in Horomerice, CZ
our refurbushing team in Czechia. The vase features traditional hand painted Slovak motifs of various
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: 9.5" x 10".
Hinged door.
Circa 1940's.
They emit beautiful night light.
In a convenient portable
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns
Materials
Iron
1940's Brass and Glass Pendant in Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
.
The round curved glass reflectors with its floral and Sun motif mounts between a brass ring and three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Colorful Camel Hair Tribal Runner with Iconic Fence Design, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. 1940's
Pile: Low/Med with distressed areas
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one available.
Because of
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs
1940s Maison Baguès Crystal Three-Arm Sconces with Floral Motifs, US Wired
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Maison Baguès crystal sconces from circa 1940 with three arms each and floral
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
H 24.5 in W 14.25 in D 7.5 in
Striking 1940s Turkish Konya Rug with Flower Motifs in Brown and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940
1940s Turkish Konya rug with flower motifs in brown and cream
This striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Manner of Viggo Boesen Lounge Chairs by Slagelse, c. 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Norwalk, CT
chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Viggo Boesen and masterfully realized by Slagelse in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
1940's Three-Light Textured Glass & Brass Chandelier Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Unique and elegant chandelier from 1940s art glass decorated with floral motifs. It holds three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in Dm 21.66 in
BOUCHERON Necklace Bracelet "Ondule" in yellow gold, 1940's
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
A Boucheron "Ondule" model necklace consisting of 2 bracelets and a smaller detachable motif in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Link Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
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1940s Motifs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1940s motifs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1940s motifs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. Find 3014 antique and vintage 1940s motifs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1940s motifs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s motifs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 1940s motifs are appealing in their simplicity, but David Gueron Degue, Marius-Ernest Sabino and Charles Schneider produced popular 1940s motifs that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940s Motifs?
1940s motifs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,066, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $750,000.
Questions About 1940s Motifs
- 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.
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