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.

1940s Floral Vase

1949 Vases

Old Chinese Vases

Blue And White Glass Vase

1940s German Porcelain

French Scallop

Yellow And Clear Glass Vase

Art Nouveau Blue Glass Vase

Silver Overlay Porcelain

Small Carved Earthenware Vase with Floral Motif, circa 1940's

$367

H 9.65 in Dm 5.91 in

Small Carved Earthenware Vase with Floral Motif, circa 1940's

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Compact wheel-thrown earthenware vase, mid-20th century, circa 1940–1960. The form has a rounded body that rises to a narrow cylindrical neck with a slightly thickened rim. The surfa...

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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr Floral Silver Overlay Porcelain Vase, 1940's

$850

H 6.5 in Dm 4 in

Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr Floral Silver Overlay Porcelain Vase, 1940's

By Edelstein, Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Bavaria Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr for Edelstein Floral Silver Overlay Porcelain Vase. Featuring a creamy yellow vase form (lighter than Pantone 461C) with flared Silver rimmed 3.63D op...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Scalloped Glass Vases, Handpainted Floral Design, 1940s

$746 / set

H 11.3 in Dm 5.32 in

Pair of French Scalloped Glass Vases, Handpainted Floral Design, 1940s

By Émile Gallé

Located in Copenhagen, DK

1940s white glass vases with beautiful scalloped edges and handpainted floral and lined decorations in bright blue nuances with yellow and golden accents.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Floral Vases

$2,800

H 12 in Dm 9.5 in

Pair of Floral Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's French painted floral vases. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Diameter: 9.5"

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Vintage 1940s French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

G. Picard-Aubry1940's French Floral Still Life Pink Red Roses in Brown Vase Oil Painting, 1940''s

$863Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 26 in

1940's French Floral Still Life Pink Red Roses in Brown Vase Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Floral Still Life signed oil on canvas, unframed dated 1941 Canvas : 20 x 26 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition Description:...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Charles Catteau for Keramis – Art Deco Floral Vase, Belgium, 1940s.

$3,151

H 13.98 in Dm 6.7 in

Charles Catteau for Keramis – Art Deco Floral Vase, Belgium, 1940s.

By Charles Catteau, Keramis

Located in Bochum, NRW

An exceptional Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Charles Catteau for the Keramis manufactory in La Louvière, Belgium, created in 1941.

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Traditional Ivory Field Floral Vase Vintage Isfahan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

$3,250

W 36 in L 60 in

1940s Traditional Ivory Field Floral Vase Vintage Isfahan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet, The piece measures approximately 3’7″ × 5’5″ (110 × 165 cm). Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central one of the most important centers o...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Ivory Shah Abbas Floral Vase Antique Kashan Handknotted Wool Gallery Rug

$52,000

W 156 in L 240 in

1940s Ivory Shah Abbas Floral Vase Antique Kashan Handknotted Wool Gallery Rug

Located in New York, NY

A monumental one-of-a-kind antique Kashan rug, The piece measures approximately 13’10” × 20’4″ (per the seller listing) — a generous gallery-format proportion suited to grand-format ...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Big Old Chinese Vase of the 1940s or so, with Floral Decorations

Sold

H 18.51 in Dm 11.82 in

Big Old Chinese Vase of the 1940s or so, with Floral Decorations

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Old Chinese vase of the 1940s or so, with floral decorations.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Pair of Porcelain Vases

Sold

Pair of Porcelain Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s floral decorated porcelain vases, in shades of green and white.

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Vintage 1940s Vases

1940s Vintage Laboratory Floral Centerpiece Display Mad Scientist Industrial MCM

Sold

H 20 in W 11.5 in D 7 in

1940s Vintage Laboratory Floral Centerpiece Display Mad Scientist Industrial MCM

By Fisher Scientific

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Repurposed lab equipment to create a beautiful table or entryway decor. Overall W 11.5 x D 7 x H 20 in. Vases H 11.5 in. / Capacity 16 oz.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Iron

Japanese Art Deco Lusterware Vase Floral with Gold Accent, circa 1930s-1940s

Sold

H 8.5 in Dm 4 in

Japanese Art Deco Lusterware Vase Floral with Gold Accent, circa 1930s-1940s

Located in Topeka, KS

Beautiful Japanese bullet shaped or rocket shaped Art Deco lusterware vase in a floral design with gold accent. This vase is in wonderful vintage condition with no major flaws.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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1940s Floral Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s floral vase you’re looking for. Each 1940s floral vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s floral vase, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s floral vase, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s floral vase over the years, but those crafted by Camille Fauré, Hull Pottery and Rosenthal are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Floral Vase?

Prices for a 1940s floral vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $235 and can go as high as $9,095, while the average can fetch as much as $1,108.