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1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is
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1940s American Day Dresses
Late 1940s Eisenberg Indigo Blue Tailored Dress w Large Button Detailing
By Eisenberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful late 1940s Eisenberg indigo blue lightweight wool tailored dress w beautiful detailing
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1940s American Casual Dresses
1940S SAYBURY Tan & Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Wrap Dress With Large Button Closu
Located in New York, NY
1940S SAYBURY Tan & Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Wrap Dress With Large Button Closure
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates
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1930s Maxi Dress
VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is
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1940s Maxi Dresses
1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
waistband and fastens at the back with a large number of hook and eye fastenings. The dress also has poppers
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1940s French Evening Dresses
1940s Minx Mode Navy Patriotic Dress With Checkered Ribbon
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1940s navy patriotic dress is incredibly rare and in absolutely impeccable vintage
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black
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1940s Aesthetic Day Dresses
1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of
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1940s American Formal Wear
Large Size 1940s Silver Grey and Black Silk + Velvet Flower 40s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Lace Cocktail Dress, 1940s
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress Gathered On
Located in New York, NY
This dress has a sexy film noir fit and is cut for a larger and curvier woman than our model here
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1940s Casual Dresses
Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1940s Botanical Asian inspired linen and cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that
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1940s Evening Gowns
1940s Pale Blue Rayon Dress With Navy And White Pebble Print
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in
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1940s American Day Dresses
Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age
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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of
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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 37-38
1980s Patrick Kelly Black Mini Dress w/ Trompe L'Oeil Bolero Of Gold Buttons
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Gresham, OR
l'oeil bolero "jacket" delineated by large shiny gold buttons. 1940s-inspired silhouette. Size 6.
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black & White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Thiensville, WI
Halpert
Designer: Jacques Fath
Collection: c.1940's
Style: Back bustle day dress
Color(s): Black/white
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1940s Informal Dresses
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the
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1950s American Evening Dresses
1980s Albert Nipon Black Satin Dress w/ Rhinestone Buttons
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun 1980s Albert Nipon black dress with a 1940s flair. It has a matte finish with satin
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1980s Asian Evening Dresses
1950s LingerieLike Ruched CrepeSilk & SemiTransparentOrganzaNetSkirt MiniDress
Located in Chicago, IL
flattering dress will best suit a U.S.-size 6. It can also be worn by larger sizes with a relatively slim
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1950s American Mini Dress
Evening dress in Caudry lace - France or Europe Circa 1935-1942
Located in Toulon, FR
bottom of the back adorned with a large rhinestone buckle (some stones missing). Under-dress in powder
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to size 38 France
Black Crepe and Gold Kid Leather Deco Gown
Located in New York, NY
Black Rayon Crepe and Gold Kid Leather One Piece Deco Gown from the late 1930's, early 1940's
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1940s American Evening Dresses
Prada 2000 RunwayLook1 FoxFurSilkCollar BlackCheckedWoolSkirtSuit 3PieceEnsemble
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Miuccia Prada debuted this Vogue-photographed 1940s-inspired runway "Look 1" ensemble
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1990s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles
African American Mother and Child by Peggy Dodds Circa 1940's
By Peggy Dodds
Located in Rochester, NY
Fashionably dressed African American mother and child by Peggy Dodds (1900-1987). Large oil on
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
H 46 in W 30 in D 1 in
African American Mother and Child by Peggy Dodds Circa 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Fashionably dressed African American mother and child by Peggy Dodds (1900-1987). Large oil on
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Mid-20th Century American Paintings
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Fabric, Canvas, Paint
A large sterling and paste clip, Eisenberg Original, USA, 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Eisenberg, in the form of a 'fruit', with a large cut paste stone surrounded by paste leaves.A rare and
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
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Silver
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 3 in
1940s Moroccan Antique Caftan Gold Damask Embroidered Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing antique Moroccan Caftan, gold silk damask with a gold threads trim, Circa 1940's
The gold
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20th Century Moroccan Caftans
"Shore Leave, " Large Art Deco Mural with Sailors at New Orleans Brothel, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a group of 1940s sailors visiting a New Orleans brothel is full of boisterous energy and strong
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
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Paint
H 40 in W 99.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Eisenberg original crystal dress clip
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Romford, GB
crystal vintage brooch.
Stunning dress clip brooch dated from 1940s.
Eisenberg jewellery is made from
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip from the 1940's. These large crystals are the
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
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Base Metal
Woman Figure from TRE AAA Torino, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Generously sized ceramic figure, depicting a happy latin girl, dressed in makeup and festive dress
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic
Original Earl MacPherson Pastel Painting of a Pin-Up Girl with Balloons, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-up girl.
Depicting a blond, smiling, nude pin-up girl dressed only with two large balloons and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
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Paper
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 0.75 in
Corralled Horse (Artists Proof), 1940s Framed American Modernist Horse Etching
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
her to win four national government competitions, beginning at age twenty-two, for large murals in U.S
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1940s American Modern Figurative Prints
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Etching, Paper
Large George Aarons Terracotta Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings in the Streamline Moderne style. He produced several
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Wood, Terracotta
Set of Four Large French Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four large French circa 1940s sixteen-arm chandelier with fourteen interior lights
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Bronze
Modern Dance Female Dancer in Red Dress Jazz - oil paint on board circa 1950s
By Raimondo Puccinelli
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
the 1940s he maintained a studio in San Francisco's Chinatown at 15 Hotaling Place and taught
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
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Board, Oil
Ed Ceseña “King Oliver”, Large Fauvist Portrait Oil Painting, 1980s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and captivating 1980s framed fauvist oil on canvas portrait painting of jazz great Joe
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Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large French Society Portrait, by repute, La Comtesse de Blacas, Château d'Ussé
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large scale French society portrait from the 1920's featuring a lady in a 'flapper' dress before a
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Early 20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Australian Opal 87 carat Cabochon Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
., however it bears no marks.
Pair this amazing and dramatic 1940's vintage bracelet with a Pucci maxi dress
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Vintage 1940s American Bangles
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Opal
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Sword Brooch Mounted with Faux Pearls & Rhinestones
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in valatie, NY
for her little black dresses and costume jewelry. She produced high quality costume jewelry from 1935
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
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Sterling Silver
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W 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 3.25 in
Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe, Homage to Édouard Manet
Located in Cotignac, FR
(The Luncheon on the Grass) – originally titled Le Bain (The Bath) – is a large oil on canvas painting
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
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Oil, Board
Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, rounded disks, arch and shield-shaped brooches.
This Rene Boivin Retro dress double clip is made of 22
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.25 in W 1 in D 0.38 in
Vintage "Fancy Japanese Lady" Doll Head Vase, American, Circa 1958 Scarce
Located in Incline Village, NV
.A.), circa late 1950's; depicts Japanese young lady dressed in formal traditional Japanese royal attire, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
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Porcelain, Ceramic
Sublime Quality Vintage circa 1940 Maple & Co Burr Walnut Wardrobe Claw & Ball
By Maple & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1940’s Art Deco, Maple & Co, large
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
H 79.34 in W 50.79 in D 24.81 in
Pollinators - Two Figures in Flower Suits, Surrounded by Butterflies, Bright Sky
By Rose Freymuth-Frazier
Located in Chicago, IL
an ambulance in the early 1940's for her to come to the US on a steamer eighteen months later with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Linen, Oil
Antique French Paul Dumas Green Foliate Wall Paper 60+ FT - 4 Rolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
These 4 rolls are circa 1920-1940 likely more towards the 1920’s. Featuring stunning vibrant green
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Early 20th Century French Wallpaper
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Paper
Rare Vivienne Westwood FW1993 Archival Tartan Suit Red Label 90s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
with the fitting belt. The shirt has no closure. Shirt and belt work also worn as a dress. The slacks
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Like him, Louis Majorelle dressed the elegant structure of Art Nouveau furniture with exotic wood
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in
Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
necklace from the 1940s with the distinctive features of Retro jewelry.
The piece is designed as a linear
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Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figure 'Carmen' by Josef Lorenzl Model 5616 ca 1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
short dress with tiered ruffles, she wraps herself in a large, floor-length cloth with long fringes and
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
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Ceramic
H 18.12 in W 5.44 in D 6.3 in
Midlife Madonna, Female in Teal and Red Silk Holding a Persian Cat, Oil Painting
By Rose Freymuth-Frazier
Located in Chicago, IL
an ambulance in the early 1940's for her to come to the US on a steamer eighteen months later with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Linen, Oil
MECKLENBURG AUTUMN Signed Lithograph, Black Women Portrait, African Mask, Quilt
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
as an African Mask cutout shape; a multicolored pattern quilt on her lap held by her large hands. She
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints
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Lithograph
Metallic Gold Straw Modernist Hat by Frank Olive for Neiman Marcus
By Frank Olive, Neiman Marcus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Olive's World, a larger establishment on the West Side that also sold dresses.
Frank Olive hats were
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1990s American Hats
Chandelier in Bronze and Metal, 50°, France Attributed Borix Lacroix
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
dresses, handbags, and costume jewellery; soon after, decorated and designed her private residence. His
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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze, Metal
Portrait of Artist's Daughter Julian Orde Poet - British 1930s oil painting
By Cuthbert Orde
Located in London, GB
auburn hair and lovely blue eyes. She is dressed in a sleeveless back dress and has a sage green silk
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1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
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Oil
"Shore Leave, " Sailors at Port with Female Escorts, Rare Art Deco Form, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, atmospheric depiction of men and women on the edge of society, this large and important vase depicts two
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
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Porcelain
H 8.75 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Mugler H&M Leather ankle boots black size US 8.5 EUR 41 UK 7.5 Limited Edition
By Thierry Mugler, Mugler
Located in London, GB
notably Demi Moore's dress from the 1993 movie Indecent Proposal, which was once coined "the most famous
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s dress large you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, purple and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940s dress large may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by J DAUPHIN, Albert Nipon and Ceil Chapman — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a 1940s dress large for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.
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Prices for a 1940s dress large can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $278 and can go as high as $95,000, while, on average they fetch $1,648.
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- 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
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