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Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s
Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s

Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

Table lamp with flexible shade made in 1940s. Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included.  

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s
Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s

Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

Table lamp with flexible shade made in 1940s. Very good original condition. 1 x 40 W, E25-E27 bulb. US plug adapter included.  

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bar Table in the style of Huib Hoste
Bar Table in the style of Huib Hoste

Bar Table in the style of Huib Hoste

By Huib Hoste

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

We date this piece back to the 1930s or 1940s. The table features a chromed tubular frame and solid oak trays, with high quality construction.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Interesting Bakelite Tripod Side Table, England, 1940's
Interesting Bakelite Tripod Side Table, England, 1940's

Interesting Bakelite Tripod Side Table, England, 1940's

Located in Bern, CH

Decorative sidetable with beautiful bakelite tabletop England 1940's and chrome base

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Desk
1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Desk

1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

A Bauhaus writing desk with one container.

Category

20th Century German Bauhaus Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Functionalist Side/Night Table  Kovona, 1940s
Functionalist Side/Night Table  Kovona, 1940s

Functionalist Side/Night Table Kovona, 1940s

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Dimensions: Height: 42.5 cm Length: 94 cm Depth: 36 cm (including handles) Period: 1940s Origin: Czechoslovakia Manufacturer: Kovona Style: Functionalism Material: Chromed steel, wo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk
1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk

1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

This modern writing desk manufactured circa 1940 is a beautiful example of the Bauhaus style.

Category

20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Rolling Trolley Bar from 1940s, Bauhaus Style
Rolling Trolley Bar from 1940s, Bauhaus Style

Rolling Trolley Bar from 1940s, Bauhaus Style

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Grenoble, FR

French Rolling trolley bar from 1940s Bauhaus style chromed steel structure, bakelite wheel, contour and strapping in anodized aluminum

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Czech Functionalist Dining room set by Robert Slezák, 1940s
Czech Functionalist Dining room set by Robert Slezák, 1940s

Czech Functionalist Dining room set by Robert Slezák, 1940s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This functionalist furniture was produced by Robert Slezák company, a renowned Czech furniture manufacturer between 1940 and 1949. The design reflects the Bauhaus style, characterize...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk
1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk

1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

A Bauhaus writing desk with one container.

Category

20th Century German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube Desk Lacquered Black by Slezak
1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube Desk Lacquered Black by Slezak

1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube Desk Lacquered Black by Slezak

Located in Berlin, DE

A 1930s Bauhaus Functionalism writing desk black lacquered.

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1940s Chrome Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia
1940s Chrome Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia

1940s Chrome Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Chrome table lamp with adjustable shade made by famous Napako in 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1940s Chrome Table or Bedside Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1940s Chrome Table or Bedside Lamp, Czechoslovakia

1940s Chrome Table or Bedside Lamp, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

A beautiful small table or bedside lamp in chrome with original plastic shade. The chrome parts are in very good condition, the shade bears some wear from time. The lamp has new wiri...

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Jumo 600 Chrome Table Lamp - 1940's - 1950's Mid Century Modern
Vintage Jumo 600 Chrome Table Lamp - 1940's - 1950's Mid Century Modern

Vintage Jumo 600 Chrome Table Lamp - 1940's - 1950's Mid Century Modern

By Maison Jumo

Located in New York City, NY

The JUMO model 600 desk lamp was designed in 1940 by André Mounique and Yves Jujeau for their lighting company, JUMO, which was located outside of Paris. The light won world notorie...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1940s Embru Table in Chrome and Black
1940s Embru Table in Chrome and Black

1940s Embru Table in Chrome and Black

By Embru

Located in New York, NY

Functional and immensely practical table by Embru, Switzerland, 1940s edition. This table look great in any modern interior and works equally as a bedside or end table.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

French 1940's Table Lamp.
French 1940's Table Lamp.

French 1940's Table Lamp.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful petitte table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1940's Mirrored Vanity
1940's Mirrored Vanity

1940's Mirrored Vanity

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Small mirrored vanity with all original components, including a pull-out tray and two (2) deep drawers with chrome hardware

Category

Vintage 1940s American Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp, 1940's
Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp, 1940's

Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp, 1940's

Located in Lisboa, PT

This table lamp was designed and produced in Portugal, during the 1940's.The base is made of chrome metal in a tulip shape where an yellow opaline mushroom shaped glass shade is set.

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1940s Table Lamps, Chrome, Bakelite, Original Shades, Excellent
1940s Table Lamps, Chrome, Bakelite, Original Shades, Excellent

1940s Table Lamps, Chrome, Bakelite, Original Shades, Excellent

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful pair of 1940s table lamps. Chromed steel base and stem with bakelite detail at the lower end of the stem.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair 1940's Machine Age Table Lamps Chrome & Glass, Original Shades & Finials
Pair 1940's Machine Age Table Lamps Chrome & Glass, Original Shades & Finials

Pair 1940's Machine Age Table Lamps Chrome & Glass, Original Shades & Finials

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare pair of machine age table lamps. Chromed steel and glass. Awesome original shades with chrome trim. One shade has a one inch crack near the top that does not distract from the b...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Art Deco Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1940s
Chrome Art Deco Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1940s

Chrome Art Deco Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1940s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Praha, CZ

In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian 1940s Table Lamp in Chrome-Plated Brass
Scandinavian 1940s Table Lamp in Chrome-Plated Brass

Scandinavian 1940s Table Lamp in Chrome-Plated Brass

Located in Astoria, NY

This Scandinavian table lamp, produced circa 1940s, includes chrome-plated saucer shade, supported by swing arm and stem in brass.

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco c.1940's Tiger Maple Vanity Dressing Table
Art Deco c.1940's Tiger Maple Vanity Dressing Table

Art Deco c.1940's Tiger Maple Vanity Dressing Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Gorgeous c.1940's Art Deco piece all in excellent vintage condition.

Category

20th Century American Vanities

Materials

Chrome

1940s French Chrome Ball Lamp
1940s French Chrome Ball Lamp

1940s French Chrome Ball Lamp

Located in London, GB

Stylish 1940s French chrome ball lamp attributed to Perzel. Tiered base supports four chrome balls which support fluted colomn finished with domed top. Lit through frosted glass.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp from Gaivota, 1940's
Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp from Gaivota, 1940's

Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp from Gaivota, 1940's

Located in Lisboa, PT

This stunning Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp from the 1940's is a true vintage gem.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table Lamp In Chrome And Glass, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Art Deco Table Lamp In Chrome And Glass, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Art Deco Table Lamp In Chrome And Glass, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful art deco table lamp produced in Czechoslovakia in 1940s. Original chrome in very good condition with only minor use wear.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1940s
Scandinavian Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1940s

Scandinavian Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1940s

Located in Astoria, NY

Scandinavian mixed metal table lamp, produced circa 1940s, with chrome-plated saucer shade, supported by swing arm and stem in brass. 20.5" H x 17" Diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Table Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1940’s
Table Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1940’s

Table Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1940’s

By Yves Jujeau, Andre Mounique, Charlotte Perriand, Maison Jumo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Table lamp designed by Yves Jujeau and André Mounique for Maison Jumo, France 1940’s. This is model Jumo 600 and has an adjustable domed shade and pivoting shaft on a weighted round ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux, Italy, 1940s
Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux, Italy, 1940s

Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux, Italy, 1940s

By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning and extremely rare chrome ministerial table lamp designed by Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Lariolux in Italy during the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux

Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux

By Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux

Located in Glendale, CA

Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci chrome ministerial table lamp for Lariolux.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1940s Italian Chrome Gentleman's Vanity or Dressing Stand
1940s Italian Chrome Gentleman's Vanity or Dressing Stand

1940s Italian Chrome Gentleman's Vanity or Dressing Stand

Located in London, GB

Practical and chic adjustable chrome stand with oval glass shelf and triptych mirror with chrome surrounds. Measures: 140m high x 49cm wide (the shelf) x 45cm max. deep.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Étagère, 1940s
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Étagère, 1940s

Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Étagère, 1940s

Located in Żory, PL

Chromed tubular steel étagère, made in the 1930s in the Czech Republic. Chrome plating in original condition, new Lacobel glass panels.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Chrome Mushroom Table Lamp by Napako / Josef Hurka, 1940s
Chrome Mushroom Table Lamp by Napako / Josef Hurka, 1940s

Chrome Mushroom Table Lamp by Napako / Josef Hurka, 1940s

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

The chrome mushroom shaped adjustable table lamp is a great example of Czech lighting from the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1940s Chrome Lamp by Jumo, Model 600
1940s Chrome Lamp by Jumo, Model 600

1940s Chrome Lamp by Jumo, Model 600

Located in Oirlo, LI

The 600 desk lamp by the French manufacturer JUMO is one of their most famous lamp designs. Designed in 1935, it was selected by Perriand for use in the 1949 exhibition "Le Bazar" at...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

B12 Console Table Designed by Marcel Breuer, 1940's
B12 Console Table Designed by Marcel Breuer, 1940's

B12 Console Table Designed by Marcel Breuer, 1940's

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, wood - good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

1940's French Dome Desk Lamp
1940's French Dome Desk Lamp

1940's French Dome Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Unusual dome shaped desk lamp.The lamp has a very retro look. The base measures 8"x 8".

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Bakelite Mid Century Round Side Table with Chrome Base Airborne Furniture, 1940s
Bakelite Mid Century Round Side Table with Chrome Base Airborne Furniture, 1940s

Bakelite Mid Century Round Side Table with Chrome Base Airborne Furniture, 1940s

Located in London, GB

British bakelite topped side table with chrome steel base. Produced in the 1940s, this modernist design was manufactured by Airborne Furniture.  

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps/Napako, 1940's
Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps/Napako, 1940's

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps/Napako, 1940's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina 2x 40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Crystal Table Lamps with Chrome Fittings
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Crystal Table Lamps with Chrome Fittings

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Crystal Table Lamps with Chrome Fittings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency hand-cut crystal table lamps with chromed fittings.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Kaiser Idell Model 6786 Desk Lamp, 1940's
Kaiser Idell Model 6786 Desk Lamp, 1940's

Kaiser Idell Model 6786 Desk Lamp, 1940's

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Lisboa, PT

This 6786 model table lamp was designed between 1920-1940 by Christian Dell, and manufactured by Kaiser Idell. It features an adjustable light blue lacquered metal shade, with an adj...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp by Yves Jujeau and André Mounique for Maison Jumo, France, 1940’s
Table Lamp by Yves Jujeau and André Mounique for Maison Jumo, France, 1940’s

Table Lamp by Yves Jujeau and André Mounique for Maison Jumo, France, 1940’s

By Maison Jumo, Yves Jujeau, Andre Mounique

Located in Antwerp, BE

Table lamp designed by Yves Jujeau and André Mounique for Maison Jumo, France, 1940’s. This is model Jumo 600 and has an adjustable domed shade and pivoting shaft on a weighted round...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Etagere, 1940s
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Etagere, 1940s

Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Etagere, 1940s

Located in Żory, PL

Chromed tubular steel etagere, made in the 1930s/1940s in the Czech Republic. Chrome plating in original condition, new Lacobel glass panels.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Stunning Pair of Round  Art Deco Glass-Top Side Tables In Walnut Circa 1940's
Stunning Pair of Round  Art Deco Glass-Top Side Tables In Walnut Circa 1940's

Stunning Pair of Round Art Deco Glass-Top Side Tables In Walnut Circa 1940's

Located in Bernville, PA

Stunning pair of Art Deco glass-top end tables. Professionally and beautifully restored solid walnut tables with 3/8” thick glass that floats on oval shaped walnut finials. Very rare...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French 1940s Chrome and Glass Table Lamps in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Pair of French 1940s Chrome and Glass Table Lamps in the Style of Jacques Adnet

Pair of French 1940s Chrome and Glass Table Lamps in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, London

A pair of table lamps Chrome cylindrical base Crystal glass ball on top Corrugated shade France, 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Pair of Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, Original Condition, 1940s
Pair of Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, Original Condition, 1940s

Pair of Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, Original Condition, 1940s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of Czech Bauhaus lamps. Original very well preserved condition. New electrification. Period: 1940-1949 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Chrome-plated steel.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Original Bauhaus Serving Trolley, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Germany, 1940s
Original Bauhaus Serving Trolley, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Germany, 1940s

Original Bauhaus Serving Trolley, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Germany, 1940s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleaned, and its polish has been revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. The chrome parts have been cleaned an...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Serving Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1940s Pair of Chrome Plated Nightstands Lamp , Czechoslovakia
1940s Pair of Chrome Plated Nightstands Lamp , Czechoslovakia

1940s Pair of Chrome Plated Nightstands Lamp , Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned polished and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1940s Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
1940s Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia

1940s Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly lacquered in black matt finish - the chrome plated grips are not originals.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table Lamp by Napako, 1940s
Art Deco Table Lamp by Napako, 1940s

Art Deco Table Lamp by Napako, 1940s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Table lamp by Napako, type 1195 Rewired, 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chic Glass Ball Table Lamps, 1940s
Pair of Chic Glass Ball Table Lamps, 1940s

Pair of Chic Glass Ball Table Lamps, 1940s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of elegant table lamps in chrome with glass balls and Lucite base, American 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Golden and Chromed Art Deco Desk Lamp, Italy 1940s
Golden and Chromed Art Deco Desk Lamp, Italy 1940s

Golden and Chromed Art Deco Desk Lamp, Italy 1940s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Golden and Chromed Art Deco Desk Lamp, Italy 1940s This Italian Art Deco-style desk lamp features a refined mushroom-shaped design with a harmonious combination of golden and chrome...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus Adjustable Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Bauhaus Adjustable Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Bauhaus Adjustable Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

Original Bauhaus adjustable table lamp designed and produced by Napako in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set ofTwo Table Lamps by Napako, 1940s
Set ofTwo Table Lamps by Napako, 1940s

Set ofTwo Table Lamps by Napako, 1940s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Adjustable shade Good original condition Age patina 1x40W, E25-E27 bulbs Rewired - US plug adapter included.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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1940s Chrome Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s chrome table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and glass, every 1940s chrome table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s chrome table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s chrome table bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s chrome table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jumo, Andre Mounique and Robert Slezák produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Chrome Table?

The average selling price for a 1940s chrome table at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
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  • 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 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 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 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.