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1940s Platform Shoes

1940s Brown Beaded Platform Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Brown Beaded Platform Shoes Size 6 US
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1940s American Shoes

1940s Brown Beaded Platform Shoes
1940s Brown Beaded Platform Shoes
$315 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Black Suede and Silver Detailed Platform Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Black Suede and Silver Detailed Platform Shoes Size 6.5
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1940s American Shoes

1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with bras buckles, leather soles and a 4 inch
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1940s Shoes

1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Size: 3.5
1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platformed heels with top-stitched edges. The heels measure 4
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1940s Shoes

1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Size: 4
1940s Cocoa Brown Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s cocoa brown colored suede sling-back peep-toe heels with a sensible platform, 3.5 inch heel
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1940s Shoes

1940s Cocoa Brown Suede Platform Heels
1940s Cocoa Brown Suede Platform Heels
$119 Sale Price
20% Off
Size: 4
1940s Brown Suede Beaded Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with copper-toned beading in leaf patter on
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1940s Shoes

1940s Brown Suede Beaded Platform Heels
1940s Brown Suede Beaded Platform Heels
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Size: 4
1940s Black Suede and Mesh Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s black suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with mesh inserts, brass buckle, and a pleated
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1940s Shoes

1940s Black Suede and Mesh Platform Heels
1940s Black Suede and Mesh Platform Heels
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Size: 4
Delman Painted Gold Paisley Leather Platform Carmen Miranda Sandals - 6.5, 1940s
By Delman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Herman Delman was the glitterati's preferred footwear designer in the 1940s and 50s, having made
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1940s American Shoes

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Brazilian Leather 1940s Novelty Peep Toe Platform Heels Piano Key Vintage Shoes
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very rare pair of 1940's platform piano key shoes with 3" heels. These collectible
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1940s Brazilian Heels

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
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s White Suede Platform Shoes Size 7.5 US
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1940s 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

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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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

Incredible David Evins Vintage 1940s Rhinestone Silk Satin Platform Shoes 8A 37
By Evins
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible museum-quality vintage 40s silk satin platform shoes with colorful prong set
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1940s American Shoes

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 black suede peep toe studded sling back platform high heel shoes 7 1/2M
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s black suede peep toe studded platform high heel shoes...Original 1940s black suede silver
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1940s American Shoes

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

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
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 Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels
1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels
Size: 6.5 Narrow to 7 Very Narrow
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

1940s Black Suede and Soft Brass Colored Satin Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s custom made black suede and gathered soft brass colored stain platform heels with peep-toe
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1940s Shoes

1940's Colorful Snakeskin & Suede Peep-Toe Platform High Heels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These eye-catching 1940's high-heels from "Joseph Salon Shoes" are wearable art at it's finest
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1940s Shoes

1970's Sexy Ruby-Red Snakeskin & Suede Peep-Toe Platform Shoes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ties and peep-toe design. A disco re-interpretation of the famous 1940's platform! These shoes will
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1970s 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

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1950s Shoes

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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 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 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 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 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.