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1940s BLACK SUEDE/WHITE LEATHER PLATFORM SHOES
1940s BLACK SUEDE/WHITE LEATHER PLATFORM SHOES

1940s BLACK SUEDE/WHITE LEATHER PLATFORM SHOES

Located in Alford, MA

Fabulous black suede platforms shoes with white leather 1/2-inch platform and appliqué strip across

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1940s Shoes

Spectacular 40s Delman Platforms Attributed to Vivier
Spectacular 40s Delman Platforms Attributed to Vivier

Spectacular 40s Delman Platforms Attributed to Vivier

By Delman

Located in Gresham, OR

These spectacular 1940s lace-up platform day shoes are truly museum-worthy! A wonderfully creative

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1940s American Shoes

1940s John Marino Platform Shoes - Size 8
1940s John Marino Platform Shoes - Size 8

1940s John Marino Platform Shoes - Size 8

Located in Austin, TX

1940s John Marino Black Velvet with beading platform shoes - Size 8. Condition: Very good, minor

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1940s American Shoes

1940s Exotic Snakeskin Peep Toe Ankle Strap Platform Shoes
1940s Exotic Snakeskin Peep Toe Ankle Strap Platform Shoes

1940s Exotic Snakeskin Peep Toe Ankle Strap Platform Shoes

Located in University City, MO

1940s Exotic snakeskin peep toe ankle strap platform shoes The stylish retro ankle strap

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1940s American Shoes

1940s Gold Snakeskin Platform Shoes
1940s Gold Snakeskin Platform Shoes

1940s Gold Snakeskin Platform Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Gold Snakeskin Platform Shoes Mint condition never worn and absolutly gorgeous '40s

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1940s American Shoes

1940s White Suede Platform Shoes
1940s White Suede Platform Shoes

1940s White Suede Platform Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s White Suede Platform Shoes Size 7.5 US

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1940s Shoes

1940s Peep Toe Platforms
1940s Peep Toe Platforms

1940s Peep Toe Platforms

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red, white and blue 1940s peep toe platforms. Size is close to an American 3 1/2 Measurements

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1940s Shoes

1940s Beaded Platform Shoes
1940s Beaded Platform Shoes

1940s Beaded Platform Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Beaded Platform Shoes. Beautiful cotton candy studded suede platform shoes. There are

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1940s Shoes

1940s Green Lizard Platform Shoes
1940s Green Lizard Platform Shoes

1940s Green Lizard Platform Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Green Lizard Platform Shoes Size 5.5 US

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1940s American Shoes

1940s Silk Polkadot Platform Shoes
1940s Silk Polkadot Platform Shoes

1940s Silk Polkadot Platform Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Silk Polkadot Platform Shoes These gorgeous shoes are a completely wearable at a size 8

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1940s Shoes

1940s Brown Suede Platform Pineapple Shoes
1940s Brown Suede Platform Pineapple Shoes

1940s Brown Suede Platform Pineapple Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Brown Suede Platform Pineapple Shoes Size 8 N

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1940s American Shoes

1940s Suede And Mesh Platform Shoes
1940s Suede And Mesh Platform Shoes

1940s Suede And Mesh Platform Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Suede And Mesh Platform Shoes Size 8.5 US

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1940s Unknown Shoes

1940s Green Suede Platform Heels
1940s Green Suede Platform Heels

1940s Green Suede Platform Heels

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Green Suede Platform Heels with peep toe, accent cut outs, and a criss-cross ankle strap.

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1940s Shoes

1940s Beleganti Alligator Platform High Heels
1940s Beleganti Alligator Platform High Heels

1940s Beleganti Alligator Platform High Heels

By Beleganti

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Beleganti Alligator Platform High Heels Size 8 N

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1940s American Shoes

1970's Black & White Wingtips Patent-Leather Platform Shoes
1970's Black & White Wingtips Patent-Leather Platform Shoes

1970's Black & White Wingtips Patent-Leather Platform Shoes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

lace-up ties and wingtip design. A disco re-interpretation of the famous 1940's platform! These shoes

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1970s English Shoes

1940s Pink Ankle Strap Peep Toe Platform
1940s Pink Ankle Strap Peep Toe Platform

1940s Pink Ankle Strap Peep Toe Platform

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dusty pink suede 1940s ankle strap peep toe platform heel. Approximately size 5 1/2 US

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1940s Shoes

1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels
1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels

1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels

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Size: 6.5 Narrow to 7 Very Narrow

1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Navy blue leather sling-back peep-toe platform heels with decorative cut outs, and a sculpted

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1940s Shoes

1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels with Gold Lurex Braiding
1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels with Gold Lurex Braiding

1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels with Gold Lurex Braiding

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with metallic gold lurex braiding. The sling

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1940s Shoes

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Located in Gresham, OR

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1940s Platform Shoes For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of 1940s platform shoes. For 1940s platform shoes, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. Finding appealing 1940s platform shoes such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Beleganti, Delman and Evins each produced popular versions that are worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are 1940s Platform Shoes?

On average, 1940s platform shoes on 1stDibs sell for $268, while they’re typically $119 on the low end and $1,450 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Shoes for You

Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.

Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.

The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?

Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.

A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.

Questions About 1940s Platform Shoes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Platform shoes came into style during the 1960s and 70s and remained popular into the 1980s. However, the shoes first debuted during the 1930s. Contemporary footwear designers continue to produce platforms. You'll find a selection of vintage shoes on 1stDibs.
  • 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.