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Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cheeky lounge chairs, made in Norway in the 1940s. Rare, neat model with high comfort and a
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair.
NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
By Eric Karlén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Karlén, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheepskin with leather
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
H 31.11 in W 28.75 in D 33.08 in
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
internationally! Please see our shipping rates!
This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is giving scallop-backed
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 29 in
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 28.35 in
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Completely restored.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern lounge chair, in a neat, easy to place size and very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen in Grey Sheepskin
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Georg Kofoed 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Georg Kofoed
Located in London, England
Georg Kofoed Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s.
Rarely seen and highly sought-after lounge chair
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair
A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
luxurious Australian chocolate-brown sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
chocolate-brown sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a range of different
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Danish Lounge chair reupholstered in long haired Icelandic sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen, Flemming Lassen
Located in København K, 84
1940s Danish easy chair reupholstered in premium long haired Icelandic sheepskin with original
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 31.89 in
Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s.
Gifted with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
1940s Style Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
shown is upholstered in Sahara brown sheepskin with oiled oak legs.
Each chairs measures:
Height of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Custom-made in Denmark, this sheepskin lounge chair is the epitome of luxury and comfort
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut
Danish Sculptural Handcrafted Lounge Chair of Solid Oak with Sheepskin 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish handcrafted lounge chair of solid dark oak, made in the 1940´s by a Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Pair Easy Chairs in Sheepskin in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén, Sweden 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Utrecht, NL
sheepskin features rich, warm tones that add chromatic texture to the chairs. Thanks to the colour variation
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
1940s Danish Flemming Lassen Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair Pair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of lounge chairs dating to 1940s Denmark with brown teddy bear shearling upholstery. Flowing
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Beech, Organic Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Beech, Organic Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of organic form
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 29 in
Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
moon light coloured sheepskin.
This earlier model of the iconic "tank chair" has a high-back seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
H 35.04 in W 29.93 in D 39.38 in
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s.
The organic
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs have been recently reupholstered in premium sheepskin, which not only elevates the beauty of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 30.91 in
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Ryo Lounge Chair by Dagmar
Located in London, England
luxurious Australian 'Moonlight' sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin. Each of our
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 30.71 in
Rare Werner West Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Werner West rocking chair, 1930/1940s. Birch frame with sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Hans J. Wegner Style Vintage Swivel Chair Reupholstered with New Sheepskin 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Depth 65 cm
Depth seat in the inside 47 cm
The chair remains in very good condition with new sheepskin
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Pair of sheepskin lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt, DENMARK, 1940S
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt. Designed and produced in Denmark by Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
European Oak Panelled Box Chair in Sheepskin, Europe, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While dating from the 1940s, this chair has an entirely unique look that cannot be pinned to a
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
' Guild Exhibition in 1940.
Price is for the pair. Single also chair available on request.
A matching
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash
Oak & Sheepskin Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Henry Kjærnulf, 1940s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf made in the 1950s Denmark. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinet maker white colored shearling - sheepskin 1940s lounge chair. A modern classic chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
In the annals of mid-20th century design, this rare 1945 Fritz Hansen easy chair (model 1595) with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft & "moonlight" beige
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 33.86 in W 40.95 in D 39.38 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
. This chair is renovated and reupholstered in premium brown sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair with Amber Shearling and Wooden Armrests
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Denmark sometime in the 1940s. This supercool low swung chair in unmarked but has the characteristic
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Frame of stained beech.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Danish 1940's Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime mid-scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the 1930-40s. The chairs are very
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
H 32 in W 30.5 in D 33.5 in
Set of Two Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin for Oy Boman Ab, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Hellouw, NL
craftsmanship and innovative design.
Design
This rare pair of lounge chairs showcases Boman’s refined approach
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Lounge Chair Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair new upholstered with lambswool.
Legs of stained beech.
Made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with light blue/turqiose wool.
Armrests of stained
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with boucle.'
Armrests of stained oak, legs of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker, pair of Lounge Chairs Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with lambswool.
Legs of stained beech
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Cabinetmaker, Lounge Chair and ottoman Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair and ottoman lambswool
Legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair In White Wool, Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic easy chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's or early 1950's. This model is rarely seen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in Lamb Wool, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with lamb wool.
Legs and armrests of stained beech
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood
H 37 in W 31 in D 37 in
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1940s Sheepskin Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s sheepskin chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, sheepskin and wood, every 1940s sheepskin chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940s sheepskin chair, we have 354 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s sheepskin chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1940s sheepskin chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s sheepskin chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip Arctander, Fritz Hansen and Flemming Lassen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1940s Sheepskin Chair?
A 1940s sheepskin chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,946, while the lowest priced sells for $2,200 and the highest can go for as much as $55,504.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1940s Sheepskin Chair
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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, 2024Claire 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.
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