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Norman Norell 1940s Matte Jersey Corseted Blouse and Skirt
Norman Norell 1940s Matte Jersey Corseted Blouse and Skirt

Norman Norell 1940s Matte Jersey Corseted Blouse and Skirt

By Norman Norell

Located in US

Norman Norell vintage 1940s black matte jersey blouse and skirt set. Blouse has a laced attached boned and corseted faille corset waistband and dolman cut sleeves.

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Early 20th Century American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

8-Piece Seating Set with Corset Backs - France, 1940s
8-Piece Seating Set with Corset Backs - France, 1940s

8-Piece Seating Set with Corset Backs - France, 1940s

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H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in

8-Piece Seating Set with Corset Backs - France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Wonderful set of eight wrought-iron chairs with corset backs, in original glossy white paint finish. Very chic, in a Côte d'Azur/ French Riviera way. Removable orange fabric seats (...

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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

A Christian Dior/Gianfranco Ferré Couture Pink Chiffon Dress  Circa 1990
A Christian Dior/Gianfranco Ferré Couture Pink Chiffon Dress  Circa 1990

A Christian Dior/Gianfranco Ferré Couture Pink Chiffon Dress Circa 1990

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1989 - 1990 France Cocktail dress in raspberry pink silk muslin from Dior-Gianfranco Ferré. Bodice inspired by 1940's Fashion, fully corseted and lined with matching chiffon si...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Gaultier Peach Corset Skirt Suit
Gaultier Peach Corset Skirt Suit

Gaultier Peach Corset Skirt Suit

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Reminiscent of a traditional 1940's corset in choice of material and cut, both pieces are highly sculptural.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Suits, Outfits and En...

Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown
Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown

Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind couture creation by Brooks Costume Company. The Brooks Costume Company was the foremost maker of theatrical costumes in New York in the early p...

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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940's Lilli-Ann Black White Wool & Velvet Peplum Corset-Back Hourglass Suit
1940's Lilli-Ann Black White Wool & Velvet Peplum Corset-Back Hourglass Suit

1940's Lilli-Ann Black White Wool & Velvet Peplum Corset-Back Hourglass Suit

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lilli Ann was started in San Francisco in 1933 by Adolph Schuman, naming his company for his wife, Lillian. The company became known for their beautiful, elaborately designed suits a...

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1940s American Skirt Suits

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1940s Corset For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s corset you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, pink, yellow and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940s corset among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior and Fred Perlberg are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 1940s Corset?

The price for a 1940s corset starts at $500 and tops out at $20,000, and on average, selling for $1,688.

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