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1940s Silk Multicolor Printed Kimono
1940s Silk Multicolor Printed Kimono

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 Dress with Applique Flowers
1940s Silk Dress with Applique Flowers

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

Pair of Enameled Ceramic Table Lamps by Toini Muona for Arabia, 1940s
Pair of Enameled Ceramic Table Lamps by Toini Muona for Arabia, 1940s

Pair of Enameled Ceramic Table Lamps by Toini Muona for Arabia, 1940s

$5,429Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 21.66 in Dm 13.78 in

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

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG
307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG

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

Materials

Wool

Silk blouse 1940's
Silk blouse 1940's

Silk blouse 1940's

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Lace and silk blouse. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition

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1940s French Chemises

Embroidered Red and Green Japanese Silk Ceremonial Kimono, 1940's
Embroidered Red and Green Japanese Silk Ceremonial Kimono, 1940's

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

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Cream 1940's Floral Embroidered Silk Blazer
Cream 1940's Floral Embroidered Silk Blazer

Cream 1940's Floral Embroidered Silk Blazer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1940s cream silk blazer features vibrant floral embroidery that adds a refined touch to any

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1940s Coats and Outerwear

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress
1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress

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
1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown

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

1940's Champagne Silk Bias Cut Rhinestone Dress
1940's Champagne Silk Bias Cut Rhinestone Dress

1940's Champagne Silk Bias Cut Rhinestone Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you're looking for the perfect silk bias cut dress, look no further than this gorgeous dress

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1940s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Silk négligé 1940s
Silk négligé 1940s

Silk négligé 1940s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - (Made in France) Pink silk négligé with lace. Composition and size labels missing, it

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1970s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Wrought Iron Provincial Green Patina Floorlamp with Silk Shade, France, 1940's
Wrought Iron Provincial Green Patina Floorlamp with Silk Shade, France, 1940's

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brass Six Arm Chandelier , 1940's Austria, cream coloured silk shades
Brass Six Arm Chandelier , 1940's Austria, cream coloured silk shades

Brass Six Arm Chandelier , 1940's Austria, cream coloured silk shades

Located in Vienna, Austria

Elegant 1940's chandelier in brass with six arms. The crystal glass decor is light in feeling not

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4

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
1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay

By Irene Lentz

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2

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

Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress

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

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

$278Sale Price / item|50% Off

H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

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

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Silk 1940s Chinese Export Needlepoint with Nightingale on Branch with Blooms
Silk 1940s Chinese Export Needlepoint with Nightingale on Branch with Blooms

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

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

1940S Peach Silk Romper Slip
1940S Peach Silk Romper Slip

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

1940's Ebonized Gilt Regency Style Arm Chairs with Custom Cream Upholstery
1940's Ebonized Gilt Regency Style Arm Chairs with Custom Cream Upholstery

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

French Brass Long Bench Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric, 1940s
French Brass Long Bench Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric, 1940s

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

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s

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

Antique Silk on Silk Small Kerman Runner Rug, hand-knotted in 1940s
Antique Silk on Silk Small Kerman Runner Rug, hand-knotted in 1940s

Antique Silk on Silk Small Kerman Runner Rug, hand-knotted in 1940s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous little Antique hand-knotted silk runner rug in fabulous

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Antique Early 1900s West Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s
huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s

$14,528

H 41.74 in W 27.96 in D 35.44 in

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Italian Regency Armchair with Quilted Silk Upholstery
1940s Italian Regency Armchair with Quilted Silk Upholstery

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

Large Vintage Persian Rug, Nain, wool with silk accent, hand-woven in the 1940s
Large Vintage Persian Rug, Nain, wool with silk accent, hand-woven in the 1940s

Large Vintage Persian Rug, Nain, wool with silk accent, hand-woven in the 1940s

Located in Beograd, RS

with a combination of wool and silk, providing a luxurious texture and sheen, which is exactly the case

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Black Silk Crepe Coat, 1930-1940s
Black Silk Crepe Coat, 1930-1940s

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 Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress

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

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1940s Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
1940s Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress

1940s Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

A perfect blush, this 40s dress is the epitome of sophistication. Fitted throughout the chest and waist and down through the pencil length skirt. The gathered, wide straps at the sho...

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940's bamboo boudoir chair with silk upholstery and fringe
1940's bamboo boudoir chair with silk upholstery and fringe

1940's bamboo boudoir chair with silk upholstery and fringe

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Bamboo boudoir chair that has a check silk upholstery on the seat and back with silk decor de paris

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Silk

1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Silk cocktail dress
1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Silk cocktail dress

1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Silk cocktail dress

By Claire McCardell

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, late 1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL, silk, fruits & flowers cocktail dress. This

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940's Floor Length Printed Silk Peignoir
1940's Floor Length Printed Silk Peignoir

1940's Floor Length Printed Silk Peignoir

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this luxurious and buttery soft, silky satin, floor length white peignoir with a delightful floral sweet pea, repeated pattern in hues of yellow, pink, and mauve....

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1940s Unknown Robes

1940's Pair of Boudoir Lamps
1940's Pair of Boudoir Lamps

1940's Pair of Boudoir Lamps

Unavailable

H 21 in W 12 in D 12 in

1940's Pair of Boudoir Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Boudoir lamps in case glass with gold and white applique Brass base and fittings with silk

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Lounge Chair in silk upholstery 1940s
Danish Lounge Chair in silk upholstery 1940s

Danish Lounge Chair in silk upholstery 1940s

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

Danish Lounge Chair in silk upholstery 1940s

Located in St-Brais, JU

1930s - 1940s. The conditions is vintage and still very good and firm. The previous owner has renew the

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Austrian Slipper Chairs with 1990s Silk Upholstery, 1940s
Pair of Mid-Century Austrian Slipper Chairs with 1990s Silk Upholstery, 1940s

Pair of Mid-Century Austrian Slipper Chairs with 1990s Silk Upholstery, 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely pair of 1940s Austrian slipper chairs with matching throw pillows professionally

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Chenille, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Foam, Birch, Down

Sensuous 1940s Chair in Silk Attributed to Samuel Marx
Sensuous 1940s Chair in Silk Attributed to Samuel Marx

Sensuous 1940s Chair in Silk Attributed to Samuel Marx

By Samuel Marx

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic design. Restored in bleached silk with nickel nailhead trim.

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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

1940s Lemon Yellow Silk and Chiffon Peignor
1940s Lemon Yellow Silk and Chiffon Peignor

1940s Lemon Yellow Silk and Chiffon Peignor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

So rare and beautiful. Perfectly lovely peignoir consisting of lemon yellow silk satin nightgown

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1940s Negligees

Vintage 1940s Armchair and Ottoman
Vintage 1940s Armchair and Ottoman

Vintage 1940s Armchair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 27 in W 26 in D 26 in

Vintage 1940s Armchair and Ottoman

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

glamorous small scale armchair and ottoman newly reupholstered in vintage silk

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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Silk, Wood

1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay
1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay

1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful black silk sleeveless evening dress with sweetheart neckline. No label but clearly

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Tina Leser Hand-blocked Silk Tie - Rare
1940s Tina Leser Hand-blocked Silk Tie - Rare

1940s Tina Leser Hand-blocked Silk Tie - Rare

By Tina Leser

Located in Bozeman, MT

earliest works are few and far between. Working during the 1930s and into the 1940s in Hawaii, Leser was

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1940s American Ties

Japanese Byobu Golden Silkscreen Paravan, 1940s
Japanese Byobu Golden Silkscreen Paravan, 1940s

Japanese Byobu Golden Silkscreen Paravan, 1940s

Unavailable

H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Byobu Golden Silkscreen Paravan, 1940s

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Original 1940s Japanese silkscreen also known as Byobu, with golden inner panels. Wooden frame

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silk

1920s-1940s Selendang Songket, Ceremonial Shawl
1920s-1940s Selendang Songket, Ceremonial Shawl

1920s-1940s Selendang Songket, Ceremonial Shawl

Unavailable

H 0.04 in W 81.89 in D 29.93 in

1920s-1940s Selendang Songket, Ceremonial Shawl

Located in Taipei, TW

1920s-1940s Selendang Songket, ceremonial shawl, red silk ground with pure gold (was jantung

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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Gold

1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution
1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution

1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution

By Howard Greer

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! 1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on

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1940s American Ball Gowns

1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored

1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored

Located in Passaic, NJ

This 1940s era chair has received a full restoration. The frame was gutted, re glued, and

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Barovier e Toso Glass Table Lamp, Italian, 1940s
Barovier e Toso Glass Table Lamp, Italian, 1940s

Barovier e Toso Glass Table Lamp, Italian, 1940s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Hoboken, NJ

textured on the surface with raised squares, by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s. In a custom satin silk

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

Tall Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s
Tall Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s

Tall Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Venini, Murano, Italy, 1940s. In custom silk shade. Measures: 7 ½ in. D, 51 ½ in. H, 16 1/8 in. D, shade

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass, Murano Glass

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl

Unavailable

H 0.04 in W 71.66 in D 26.78 in

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl

Located in Taipei, TW

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, shawl, Chinese silk with double lozenge tie-dyed center

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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Tall Dark Blue Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s
Tall Dark Blue Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s

Tall Dark Blue Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Hoboken, NJ

, Italy 1940s. In custom silk shade. Measures: 7 in. D, 54 in. H, 16 1/8 in. D shade at widest.  

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl

Unavailable

H 0.04 in W 70.48 in D 29.93 in

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl

Located in Taipei, TW

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, shawl, Chinese silk with rectangular tie-dyed center and

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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s

Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 82.68 in D 32.68 in

Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Catania, IT

during the 40s. It is still with the original silk upholstery that presents defects as shown in the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gold Glass Lamps by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s
Pair of Gold Glass Lamps by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s

Pair of Gold Glass Lamps by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Hoboken, NJ

inclusions, by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s. Measures: 4 1/8” D base 14.5” D shade at widest, 29.75” H.         

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

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Silk, Glass

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red
Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red

By Madame Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Historically important Grecian goddess gown by the legendary Madame Grès. This lavish yet austere, floor length, one shoulder gown features countless hand-stitched chiffon pleats fr...

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1940s French Evening Gowns

1940s Phaa Mau Phii (Fragment), Shaman's Cloth

1940s Phaa Mau Phii (Fragment), Shaman's Cloth

Unavailable

H 42.52 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in

1940s Phaa Mau Phii (Fragment), Shaman's Cloth

Located in Taipei, TW

1940s Phaa Mau Phii (fragment), Shaman's cloth, colored supplementary weft on red silk with

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Vintage 1940s Laotian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair of Four-Arm Gilt Bronze Flower and Pot Form Lamps, French, 1940s
Pair of Four-Arm Gilt Bronze Flower and Pot Form Lamps, French, 1940s

Pair of Four-Arm Gilt Bronze Flower and Pot Form Lamps, French, 1940s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Pair of four-arm gilt bronze flower and pot form lamps, French late 1940s. In custom silk shades

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set
1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set

1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set

Located in Houston, TX

We LOVE this 1940s black silk skirt and blouse ensemble. The blouse is incredible; composed of

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Extraordinary Plum Silk Velvet Coat with Brass Studded Sleeves
Extraordinary Plum Silk Velvet Coat with Brass Studded Sleeves

Extraordinary Plum Silk Velvet Coat with Brass Studded Sleeves

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an extraordinary and unusually beautiful, 1940's vintage, plum silk velvet coat with brass

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1940s American Coats

French 40's Plaster Wall Sconces
French 40's Plaster Wall Sconces

French 40's Plaster Wall Sconces

Unavailable

H 27 in W 5 in D 11 in

French 40's Plaster Wall Sconces

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very pretty pair of French 1940's palster wall sconces. Blue silk shades included.

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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Spectacular Pair of Glass Table Lamps, France, 1970s
Spectacular Pair of Glass Table Lamps, France, 1970s

Spectacular Pair of Glass Table Lamps, France, 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

Spectacular pair of cut-glass table lamps, France, 1940s. Diamond shape. Vintage silk shade. Metal

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s

Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

motif along the back with antiqued paint and gold leaf. Textured grey linen/silk upholstery.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

1930s 1940s Silk Dressing Gown
1930s 1940s Silk Dressing Gown

1930s 1940s Silk Dressing Gown

Located in New York, NY

1930s 1940s Silk Dressing Gown

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1930s French Robes

1940s Silk Chinese Lounge Pajamas
1940s Silk Chinese Lounge Pajamas

1940s Silk Chinese Lounge Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

1940s Silk Chinese Lounge Pjamas

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1940s Loungewear

1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans
1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans

1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans

Located in New York, NY

1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans

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1940s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

1940's silk and lace deshabillé ( Robe)
1940's silk and lace deshabillé ( Robe)

1940's silk and lace deshabillé ( Robe)

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

1940's silk and lace "deshabillé" with belt

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1940s French Robes

1940's Silk Print Day Dress
1940's Silk Print Day Dress

1940's Silk Print Day Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

An abstract print in pink, green and lavender is used for this 1940's silk day dress. There is a

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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s Silk Print Kimono w/ Peony and Foo Dog Pattern
1940s Silk Print Kimono w/ Peony and Foo Dog Pattern

1940s Silk Print Kimono w/ Peony and Foo Dog Pattern

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1940s silk, knee-length kimono with peony an water print and metallic embroidered Foo

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1940s Japanese Jackets

Irene 1940's  Silk Coat
Irene 1940's  Silk Coat

Irene 1940's Silk Coat

By Irene Lentz

Located in New Hope, PA

day! Brilliant daffodil yellow raw silk looks amazing in this 1940's tailored coat or duster.

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1940s American Coats

1940's Silk House Coat
1940's Silk House Coat

1940's Silk House Coat

Located in London, GB

A stunning gown or very glamorous house coat from the 1940s. In a wonderful blue, this gown is a

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1940s Caftans

1940s Silk Embroidered Chinease Coat
1940s Silk Embroidered Chinease Coat

1940s Silk Embroidered Chinease Coat

Located in London, GB

A stunning silk coat from China in the 1940's.The embroidered coat has black background with

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1940s Coats and Outerwear

Vintage 1940s Silk Chiffon Dress
Vintage 1940s Silk Chiffon Dress

Vintage 1940s Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in London, GB

A very pretty silk chiffon dress in an attractive blue and white print. It has a square neckline

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pair of 1940's Silk Slipper Chairs
Pair of 1940's Silk Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1940's Silk Slipper Chairs

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H 32 in W 25 in D 34 in

Pair of 1940's Silk Slipper Chairs

Located in New York, NY

colored metallic silk and have ebonized mahogany legs.

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20th Century Chairs

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress
Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the

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1940s French Wedding Dresses

1940s Silk Velvet & Black Lacquer Swiveling Vanity Stool
1940s Silk Velvet & Black Lacquer Swiveling Vanity Stool

1940s Silk Velvet & Black Lacquer Swiveling Vanity Stool

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

lacquered wood stretcher, gold silk velvet and black lacquered tapered legs. Excellent build quality is

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Vintage 1940s American Stools

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Wood

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1940s Silk Satin Evening Dress with a Full Sweep

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Located in Sparks, NV

creamy ivory silk satin and luscious black velvet come together in this beautiful 1940s dress. Accented

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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.