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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

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 Arabia, Toini Muona
Located in Helsinki, FI
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 GB
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 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

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

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Wool, Silk, Wood

Danish Lounge Chair in silk upholstery 1940s
Danish Lounge Chair in silk upholstery 1940s
H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
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

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 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

Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Sconces, Brass, Silk, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and silk sconces; design and production attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Sconces, Brass, Silk, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and silk sconces; design and production attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Sconces, Brass, Silk, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and silk sconces; design and production attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

MORPHEW COLLECTION Rayon & Silk Bias Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S Chinese Prints MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

1940's Italian Spiral Wood Floor lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carved and truly unique. Newly rewired and silk shade Italy, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Vintage 1940's Crepe Silk Hibiscus Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's dress, rendered in a cream crepe silk, with a pattern of
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture Strapless High-Low Cream Silk Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture strapless high-low silk gown. Sculptural style cream silk gown
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
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
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

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

Vintage 1940's French Couture Iridescent Ivory Gold Sequin Silk Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

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

Japanese Haori Jacket for Women with Silk: Purple 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
. -Details- Design: butterflies Fabric: Silk Era: Showa (1940 - 1950) Color: purple and white
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Antiquities

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Silk

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

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

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 Black Silk Bias & Net Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Bias & Net Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

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 Marcelle Dormoy French Couture Black Silk Cut-Outs Low Back Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and incredibly rare early 1940's full-length gown by French couturier Marcelle
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

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

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 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 Peach Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Slip
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Slip
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1940s Slips

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

1940S Black Silk Jacquard Mens Asian Lounge Pajamas
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Jacquard Mens Asian Lounge Pajamas
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1940s Pajamas

1940S Black Silk & Rayon Rare Tropical Print Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk & Rayon Rare Tropical Print Kimono
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1940s Coats

French 1940’s Silver Plated Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s silver plated floor lamp is a timeless piece that is sure to add vintage charm to
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Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in New York, NY
1940s pair of French lounge chairs that are nicely upholstered in silk with rolled arms and loose
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Vintage 1940s Directoire Lounge Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
H 32 in W 38 in D 36 in
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

1940S Cream Silk Fireworks Jacquard Mens Pajama Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cream Silk Fireworks Jacquard Mens Pajama Top
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940S Black Floral Print Silk Long Chinese Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Floral Print Silk Long Chinese Jacket
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1940s Jackets

1940S Blocks Yellow Tropical Rayon & Silk Crabs Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blocks Yellow Tropical Rayon & Silk Crabs Shirt
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1940s T-Shirts

Maud Fredin Fredholm "Spring" Stoneware Lamp from Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940's
By Maud Fredin Fredholm, Bo Fajans
Located in New York, NY
Maud Fredin Fredholm hand decorated "Spring" stoneware lamp for Bo Fajans, Sweden. 1940's The lamp
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming loveseat from the 1940's in the style of Alfred Christensen. Maker and Designer is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown Layered In Chantilly Art Deco Rose Lace
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1940s Evening Gowns

1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
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1940s Japanese Day Dresses

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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.