What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

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.

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

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.

What is a 1940s style dress?

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.

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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Antique Wood Toy Airplane Propeller, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s Design

$100Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Wood Toy Airplane Propeller, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique wood toy airplane propeller 12 x 1.13 x .38 thick Original unrestored vintage condition Refer to images listed please.

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood

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1940's Sensenich Wood Airplane Propeller with Brass Tips

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H 72 in W 6.13 in D 3.25 in

1940's Sensenich Wood Airplane Propeller with Brass Tips

By Sensenich

Located in San Mateo, CA

Wood airplane propeller made by Sensenich. The serial number dates this propeller to 1947. This would have been used on Aaronca, Piper and Taylorcraft planes. The wood is discolored ...

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Vintage 1940s American Aviation Objects

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Brass

Large 1940s Wooden Airplane Propeller by Sensenich Bros

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H 9.25 in W 98.25 in D 6 in

Large 1940s Wooden Airplane Propeller by Sensenich Bros

Located in Chicago, IL

Large 1940s wooden airplane propeller by Sensenich Bros.

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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Art

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Metal

Mid-Century C1940 Wooden Airplane Propeller

$1,795

H 69 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Mid-Century C1940 Wooden Airplane Propeller

By Fahlin Production

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous hand crafted wooden airplane propeller from the mid century c1940. Oak and ash carved wood with brass protection on the thin edges on both ends. Original Fahlin decals and h...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Aviation Objects

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Ash, Oak

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock

$899

H 12 in W 45.25 in D 5 in

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This wooden Folk Art made propeller clock is presumed to have originated in England and fashioned into a mantel clock in North America in circa 1960. The propeller has been cut and a...

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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Vintage McCauley TCP3EA Aluminum Propeller Blades Model 90DCB-8 - 2 Pc Set

$750 / set

H 40 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Vintage McCauley TCP3EA Aluminum Propeller Blades Model 90DCB-8 - 2 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage McCauley TCP3EA Aluminum Propeller Blades Model 90DCB-8 - 2 Pc Set (NOT tested or inspected for aerial use). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 6.5" W x 5" D

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Late 20th Century American Other Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan

$1,780

H 14 in W 25 in D 4 in

1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan

Located in Buffalo, NY

1930s Folk Art, wood and metal airplane / fan... amazing design, working motorized fan blade, hand build and hand painted.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Sculptural Heavy Duty Aluminum Airplane Propeller C1960 Sensenich Co

$1,450

H 74 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Mid Century Sculptural Heavy Duty Aluminum Airplane Propeller C1960 Sensenich Co

By Sensenich

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic all aluminum and a large heavy vintage airplane propeller by Sensenich Corp from the sixties off of a piper cub. Not to be reused as a working propeller, purely for decorat...

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Architectural Elements

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Aluminum

Large Vintage Handmade Wooden Airplane Model Biplane, 1930s

$990

H 13 in W 26 in D 30 in

Large Vintage Handmade Wooden Airplane Model Biplane, 1930s

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

This large decorative airplane is a handmade folk art biplane model from Western Europe, dating to the 1930s. It is made of painted carved wood, with metal struts, a metal propeller,...

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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys

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Metal

Vintage Solid Mahogany Aircraft Propeller, England C. 1920-1930

$3,438

H 90.56 in W 9.06 in D 4.14 in

Vintage Solid Mahogany Aircraft Propeller, England C. 1920-1930

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative vintage aircraft propeller, elegantly crafted from solid mahogany. Features a natural, age-related patina that adds to its character. Believed to originate from an English...

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Early 20th Century English Other Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage U.S. WWII Era Boeing PT-17 Stearman Wood Propeller

$950

H 73 in W 7 in D 3 in

Vintage U.S. WWII Era Boeing PT-17 Stearman Wood Propeller

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage U.S. WWII Era Boeing PT-17 Stearman Wood Propeller Decorate your living room, restaurant, hotel or lounge space with this exquisite memorabilia. This wooden propeller is fro...

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Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Political and Patriotic Me...

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Wood

Mounted Propeller Blade from USA

$1,800

H 27.5 in W 8 in D 7.5 in

Mounted Propeller Blade from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A striking and beautifully fabricated aluminum propeller blade with a lacquered yellow accent, finely mounted on a figured walnut base.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Circa 1920s-1930s Anglo-American Prop Airplane Propeller

$450

H 1.75 in W 48.25 in D 3.38 in

Circa 1920s-1930s Anglo-American Prop Airplane Propeller

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920s-1930s vintage prop airplane propeller, Anglo-American. Mahogany. With a keyway slot on the center bore & faint ring indentation from metal hub flange & bolt plate compres...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

English mahogany wood decorative airplane propeller from the 1940s.

$2,870

H 78.7 in W 3.85 in D 7.1 in

English mahogany wood decorative airplane propeller from the 1940s.

Located in Milan, IT

English-made mahogany wood decorative airplane propeller from the 1940s. Very Good Condition. Length 200x18x10 cm - inches 78.7x7.1x3.85. Curiosity The first airplane proper saw the ...

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Vintage 1940s Aviation Objects

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Wood

20th Century English Four-Blade Wood Propeller by Vickers Vernon, circa 1920

$12,602

H 125.99 in W 125.99 in D 6.7 in

20th Century English Four-Blade Wood Propeller by Vickers Vernon, circa 1920

By Vickers-Armstrongs 1

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An extremely rare four-blade propeller from a Vickers Vernon aircraft. The Vickers Vernon was a British biplane troop carrier used by the Royal Air Force. It entered service in 1921,...

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Vintage 1910s English Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Wood Propeller Barometer, Glass & Metal, Circa 1930s, USA

$2,750

H 53.5 in W 13 in D 4 in

Art Deco Wood Propeller Barometer, Glass & Metal, Circa 1930s, USA

Located in Queens, NY

Art Deco wood propeller with barometer.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Original Midcentury Metal Airplane Propellor with Nosecone

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 72 in D 6 in

Antique Original Midcentury Metal Airplane Propellor with Nosecone

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A wonderful original midcentury metal airplane propellor with nosecone. This piece was the prized possession of a retired Vietnam Air force officer and hung on his wall for the last ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Modern Custom Made Wood Propeller Plane The Toy Maker

$156Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.75 in W 10.5 in D 10.75 in

Vintage Modern Custom Made Wood Propeller Plane The Toy Maker

By George Nakashima

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage modern custom made wood plane. Stamped underneath "HANDCRAFTED by The Toy Maker". Dimensions: 5.75" H x 10.75" L x 10.5" W Please visit take a lo...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood

A model made of laminated walnut from the Caproni aerodynamics laboratory in the 1930s

$2,411

H 5.91 in W 36.62 in D 1.19 in

A model made of laminated walnut from the Caproni aerodynamics laboratory in the 1930s

Located in Milan, IT

A model made of laminated walnut wood from Caproni’s aerodynamic laboratory, depicting the complete monoplane wing, consisting of: the right wing section, the left wing section, and ...

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Vintage 1930s Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

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Early 1900s Vintage Solid Wood Airplane Propeller Sculpture Wall Decoration

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 101.5 in W 7.38 in D 4.13 in

Early 1900s Vintage Solid Wood Airplane Propeller Sculpture Wall Decoration

By Sensenich

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique vintage circa early 1900 solid wood airplane propeller. No label or signature. Provenance Old barn in Buck County PA, Family-owned ranch for over 1...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Aviation Objects

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Wood

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1940s Airplane Propeller For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s airplane propeller for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every 1940s airplane propeller was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1940s airplane propeller you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s airplane propeller bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Sensenich each produced at least one beautiful 1940s airplane propeller that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1940s Airplane Propeller?

Prices for a 1940s airplane propeller can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,198.

Questions About 1940s Airplane Propeller

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
1 Answer
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.
What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
1 Answer
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.
What is a 1940s style dress?
1 Answer
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.
Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.