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1940'S Silk Japanese Batik Printed Burgundy Floral Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Silk Japanese Batik Printed Burgundy Floral Kimono
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1940s Car Coats

1940s Silk Multicolor Printed Kimono
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our 1940s Silk Multicolor Printed Kimono, a true work of art that beautifully fuses
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1940s Jackets

1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full Skirt
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Silk Dress with Applique Flowers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous little black silk 1940s dress. It has a V neckline, elbow length sleeves, shoulder pads
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1940s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16
Located in Cheltenham, GB
with gold woven thread accents, this original 1940's swing jacket is the perfect statement piece for
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1940s Jackets

Vintage 1940's Violet Crepe Silk Original 1940s Silk Scalloped Dress UK 16 US 12
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderfully vibrant 1940's violet crepe silk dress, with burgundy toned buttons, is the
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1940s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1940s Silk Velvet Vintage Black Hat w/ Rhinestones and Chin Strap
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 40s vintage black silk velvet hat! Features rhinestones at each front side, with
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1940s Hats

Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Pair of Enameled Ceramic Table Lamps by Toini Muona for Arabia, 1940s
By Toini Muona, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of enameled ceramic table lamps by Toini Muona for Arabia, 1940s. Silk shades. Good vintage
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Silk

1940s Novelty Rose Print Silk Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high
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1940s American Evening Dresses

307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1940's Silk Road 100% wool pile rug hand made in China and bought from Liberty's London in the 1970's
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Embroidered Red and Green Japanese Silk Ceremonial Kimono, 1940's
Located in Plainview, NY
An early 20th century exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono featuring marvelous handmade floral pattern in vivid colors including red, blue and green on gold. The interi...
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20th Century East Asian Japonisme Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

1940’s Fine Chinese Silk Bird Embroidery In Pastel Hues & Bamboo Frame
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Expertly embroidered in silk in soft luxurious hues. The subject matter speaks for itself. A bird
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Silk

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
'Jewel Colored' print, silk crepe long -nearly floor length evening dress. V yoke in front. Dress
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1940s Evening Dresses

1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1940's pink silk rhinestone embellished dress 1940's cocktail UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940's navy blue silk polkadot rayon skirt suit 1940's suit UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
silk accents, this original vintage 1940's set, comprised of a silk skirt and jacket, is the perfect
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1940s Skirt Suits

Pale pink silk panty with lace edge Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk panty with lace edge. Elastic waist band. SIZE S/M
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1940s French Lingerie

Wrought Iron Provincial Green Patina Floorlamp with Silk Shade, France, 1940's
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Den Haag, NL
French provincial wrought iron green Patina floorlamp with silk shade. Original green paint gilded
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
By Irene Lentz
Located in San Fransisco, CA
to the late 1940's. Fabulous cut including a corset with peaks at sides, billowy bishop sleeves and
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Flower Silk Dress, 1940s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silk dress printed with flowers, from the 1940s. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a
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20th Century Casual Dresses

1940s Embroidered Silk Kimono
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1940s Embroidered Silk Kimono – a timeless piece of elegance that encapsulates the
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1940s Robes

1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
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1940s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940S Peach Silk Romper Slip
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Silk Romper Slip MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced
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1940s Slips

Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on
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1940s French Evening Dresses

Silk 1940s Chinese Export Needlepoint with Nightingale on Branch with Blooms
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a silk Asian needlepoint (Gilt Bamboo-style frame) bird on a branch with flow that measures
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bamboo

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs

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Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish floral flush mount from the 1940s. Handmade silk shade with embroidered floral details
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
H 10.63 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
1940's Ebonized Gilt Regency Style Arm Chairs with Custom Cream Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking pair of 1940s Regency Revival armchairs reflects the resurgence of neoclassical
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Vintage 1940s American Regency Revival Side Chairs

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Silk, Wood

1940'S Coral Red & Pink Silk Origami Crane Print Kimono With Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Coral Red & Pink Silk Origami Crane Print Kimono With Hand Embroidery
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1940s Car Coats

1940'S Black Silk & Rayon Chiffon Rare One Shoulder Gown With Asymmetrical Drap
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk & Rayon Chiffon Rare One Shoulder Gown With Asymmetrical Draped Floral Print
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1940s Evening Dresses

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
. The lamp features a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful light silk shade. The square
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Brass Long Bench Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hall or bedroom brass long bench upholstered in striped silk fabric, France, 1930s This
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20th Century French Art Deco Benches

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Brass

Antique Metallic Silver Rose Floral Turkish Kaysari Silk Carpet, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pristine and finely woven stunning antique Kaysari silk carpet from the 1940s Turkey measuring 7.1
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Vintage 1940s Turkish Beaux Arts Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage 1940's Floral Silk Blouse Pussy Bow Floral Shirt UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's crepe silk blouse, in a floral print in a palette of pinks, blues, sea greens
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1940s Blouses

Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a
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1940s American Evening Gowns

Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with print and scarf Mac Wise 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with brown and black abstract print and scarf. Zip in the
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1940s American Evening Dresses

1940S Peach Silk Jacquard Embroidered Pajamas
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Silk Jacquard Embroidered Pajamas
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1940s Pajamas

1940S Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Jacket
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1940s Jackets

Vintage 1940's Pauline Trigère Grey Silk Rhinestone Embellished Dress UK 8 US 4
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A truly rare piece to behold, this original late 1940's grey silk Pauline Trigère dress, fully
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Silk Long Black Openwork Coat, 1940s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Long black silk openwork coat from the 1940s. No size nor composition label, it fits a 40FR
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1940s Coats

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This wing chair was designed in Italy in the 1940s. The well-upholstered furniture body is covered
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

COUTURE c.1940's Gray Floral Print Silk Belted Front Bustle Draped Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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1940s French Formal Wear

Black Silk Crepe Coat, 1930-1940s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant black silk crepe coat. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR/40FR. Additional
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20th Century Coats

1940s Italian Regency Armchair with Quilted Silk Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly carved walnut Italian Regency armchair with pink textured silk upholstery. The back is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage 1940's Navy blue crepe silk pleated dress buttons back UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most delightful shade of navy blue crepe silk, this original 1940's dress, accented
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1940s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940's Pink Silk Evening Dress Beaded Pearl Floral Dress UK 8 Us 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses

1940S Teal Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Teal Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Top
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1940s Blouses and Tops

Antique Persian Rust Green Tabriz Silk Rug with Birds and Animals, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
pristine and finely woven antique Persian Tabriz silk carpet with birds, animals, and mythological
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Vintage 1940s Persian Beaux Arts Turkish Rugs

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Silk

1940S Jade Green Silk Japanese Wrap Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Jade Green Silk Japanese Wrap Top
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940s Elaborately Embroidered Bird Silk Box Clutch
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk clutch purse elaborately embroidered with a bird and flowers on the front and
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1940s Clutches

Vintage 1940's Black Silk Cream Collar Dress Button down Lace collar UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
his darling 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by a cream floral lace collar, is just the
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1940s Casual Dresses

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Lilli Ann Silk Jacket with Elaborate Detail
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and grey silk and wool fitted 1940's jacket from Lilli Ann. The double breasted
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1940s American Double-Breasted Jackets

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1940s Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s silk you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, silk and metal, every 1940s silk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s silk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s silk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s silk over the years, but those crafted by Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Silk?

The average selling price for a 1940s silk at 1stDibs is $1,899, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.