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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 vintage charm and contemporary elegance.

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1940s Jackets

Vintage 1940's Silk Tiered Wildflower Print Gown UK 12 US 8
Vintage 1940's Silk Tiered Wildflower Print Gown UK 12 US 8

Vintage 1940's Silk Tiered Wildflower Print Gown UK 12 US 8

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the darkest shade of black crepe silk, with a brightly coloured watercolour style floral pattern of wild flowers and tulips, this original 1940's tiered gown, is sure to ...

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1940s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16
Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16

Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most incredible silk brocade, depicting abstract hand fans surrounded by flora and fauna, in a palette of terracotta, golds, greens, oranges and blue set against a ch...

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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 and a front peplum on the A line skirt.

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1940s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6

Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly enchanting 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with pink sequins and green and yellow glass beads in a trailing and scattered rose design, is the perfect show stopp...

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940's Ivory Silk Brocade Loungewear Set 1940s Silk Suit UK 4 US 0
Vintage 1940's Ivory Silk Brocade Loungewear Set 1940s Silk Suit UK 4 US 0

Vintage 1940's Ivory Silk Brocade Loungewear Set 1940s Silk Suit UK 4 US 0

Located in Nashville, TN

A rare piece to behold, this original 1940's ivory silk brocade loungewear set, accented by a floral silk pattern and comprised of a blouse and trousers, is the perfect ensemble to a...

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1940s Loungewear

Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle beads, in a trailing swirl pattern with leaf design details, is the perfect show st...

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1940s Silk Velvet Vintage Black Hat w/ Rhinestones and Chin Strap
Beautiful 1940s Silk Velvet Vintage Black Hat w/ Rhinestones and Chin Strap

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 intricate pleating. Chin strap, and side clamps ensures the hat stays on the head. In great...

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1940s Hats

Vintage 1940's Pink Floral Day Day Dress Silk Floral Dress US 4 UK 8
Vintage 1940's Pink Floral Day Day Dress Silk Floral Dress US 4 UK 8

Vintage 1940's Pink Floral Day Day Dress Silk Floral Dress US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty in the warmest shade of pink, with a repeat scattered floral pattern in shades of navy, white and grey, this original 1940's silk day dress, is just the piece to add to your...

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1940s Tea Gowns

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

By Arabia, Toini Muona

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of enameled ceramic table lamps by Toini Muona for Arabia, 1940s. Silk shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Silk

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: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 45 cm - Sleeve length: 49 ...

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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

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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 ensemble.

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1940s Coats and Outerwear

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

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1940's Silk Road 100% wool pile rug hand made in China and bought from Liberty's L...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

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 appears to be custom hand sewn and pieced in 'couture' manner. Very slim bodice t...

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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.

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1940's navy blue silk polkadot rayon skirt suit 1940's suit UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940's navy blue silk polkadot rayon skirt suit 1940's suit UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940's navy blue silk polkadot rayon skirt suit 1940's suit UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most timeless shade of navy blue rayon, and set off by cream and navy blue polkadot silk accents, this original vintage 1940's set, comprised of a silk skirt and jack...

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1940s Skirt Suits

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 fits a 36FR.

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1970s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Japanese Bonsai Flower Arrangement, Ceramic & Silk, Antique, 1940s
Japanese Bonsai Flower Arrangement, Ceramic & Silk, Antique, 1940s

Japanese Bonsai Flower Arrangement, Ceramic & Silk, Antique, 1940s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1543 Japanese Bonsai flower arrangement in ceramic container. Flowers are made of a fabric coated with a rubberized flexible substance. Moss is covering the ceramic container. Trunk ...

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Vintage 1940s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic, Silk

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, Adjustable in height.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

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 really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era.

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 being over decorated, which supports the elegance brass arms.

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 center front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some discoloration due to age. ...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

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 front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some slight discoloration due to ag...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Italian mid-century modern pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern three-seater pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s The backrest and armrests are rounded, while the rectangular seat is fitted with three cu...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

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 back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length.

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1940s French Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940's Cream Silk Pleated Dress Rhinestone Button US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1940's Cream Silk Pleated Dress Rhinestone Button US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1940's Cream Silk Pleated Dress Rhinestone Button US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly mesmerising 1940's dress, rendered in the softest shade of cream crepe silk and accented by delicate pleated details, is the perfect timeless piece to add to your vintage ...

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Double Strand Necklace, 1940’s
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Double Strand Necklace, 1940’s

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Double Strand Necklace, 1940’s

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

Professionally composed from two 1940s vintage jade necklaces, this substantial one-of-a-kind jewel possesses remarkable visual weight and presence at over 200 grams.

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in wood and pink and beige silk, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in wood and pink and beige silk, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in wood and pink and beige silk, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in wood and pink and beige silk, 1940s Pair of armchairs upholstered in pink-beige silk.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Silk, Wood

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

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some pa...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs

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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 38 x 25 x 2.5 inches.It is stunning in pastel colors with a nightingale on a branc...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bamboo

Vintage 1940's Ivory Crepe Silk & Rhinestone Evening Gown US 4 UK 8
Vintage 1940's Ivory Crepe Silk & Rhinestone Evening Gown US 4 UK 8

Vintage 1940's Ivory Crepe Silk & Rhinestone Evening Gown US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's ivory crepe silk gown, embellished with silver glass claw set rhinestones, is the perfect piece for that special occasion.

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1940s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1940's Pink Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Silk Dress UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940's Pink Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Silk Dress UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1940's Pink Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Silk Dress UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection.

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

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.

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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 elegance in American design.

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Vintage 1940s American Regency Revival Side Chairs

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Silk, Wood

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6

By Suzy Perette

Located in Nashville, TN

An iconic silhouette to behold, this original early 1950's Suzy Perette navvy blue silk faille dress, is just the piece to welcome to your vintage collection. The elegant shawl cut...

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1940s Casual Dresses

Scandinavian Modern Ring Table Lamp in Brass, Walnut and Silk, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Ring Table Lamp in Brass, Walnut and Silk, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Ring Table Lamp in Brass, Walnut and Silk, Sweden, 1940s

By La Maison Pierre Frey

Located in The Hague, NL

The tapered shade has been newly recovered in an ivory Pierre Frey silk fabric. The lamp is in very good condition with a natural patina on both the brass and the wood.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Scarlett Red John Galliano Crepe Silk Blend Long sleeve 1940’s style Dress
Scarlett Red John Galliano Crepe Silk Blend Long sleeve 1940’s style Dress

Scarlett Red John Galliano Crepe Silk Blend Long sleeve 1940’s style Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Sheffield, GB

A beautiful John Galliano silk dress featuring signature bias-cut drapery, asymmetric collar line, long sleeves, slightly nipped waistline and a concealed zip up side closure. Measu...

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

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 outstanding neoclassical style bench was manufactured at the Art Deco Period. The se...

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20th Century French Art Deco Benches

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Brass

1940s Chinese Vintage Silk Embroidery of Framed Phoenix Birds
1940s Chinese Vintage Silk Embroidery of Framed Phoenix Birds

1940s Chinese Vintage Silk Embroidery of Framed Phoenix Birds

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Chinese vintage embroidery silk on silk of phoenix birds on a brunch with signed inscription, in a bamboo like profiled frame.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Tapestries

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Silk

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

It has acquired a really nice vintage patina. The silk shade is the original one from the 1940s, and we choose not to change it in case the potential buyer is a collector that apprec...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage 1940's Floral Silk Blouse Pussy Bow Floral Shirt UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940's Floral Silk Blouse Pussy Bow Floral Shirt UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1940's Floral Silk Blouse Pussy Bow Floral Shirt UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderful 1940's crepe silk blouse, in a floral print in a palette of pinks, blues, sea greens and tans, with navy blue and cream accents, is the perfect piece for adding to you...

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1940s Blouses

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

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This wing chair was designed in Italy in the 1940s. The well-upholstered furniture body is covered with the extravagant and very striking original cover with floral motif. The armcha...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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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 curved, with quilted appliques depicting a Classic Roman-Greco temple. Acanthus leaf o...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...

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1940s Casual Dresses

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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 tassel onion fringe trim.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Chairs

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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.

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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 string shade

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

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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

The previous owner has renew the upholstery in a silk-woolen fabric (off-white).

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

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Wool, Silk, Wood

1940's Iridescent Ivory Gold Beaded Sequin Silk Draped Goddess Couture Gown
1940's Iridescent Ivory Gold Beaded Sequin Silk Draped Goddess Couture Gown

1940's Iridescent Ivory Gold Beaded Sequin Silk Draped Goddess Couture Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture showstopper is breathtaking. The garment's simple fluid structure is so modern; the fine fan...

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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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 reupholstered in the early 1990s in purple dupioni silk with chenille piping.

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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

1940's Gloria DeHaven Old Hollywood Celebrity Purple Silk Halter Pin-Up Playsuit
1940's Gloria DeHaven Old Hollywood Celebrity Purple Silk Halter Pin-Up Playsuit

1940's Gloria DeHaven Old Hollywood Celebrity Purple Silk Halter Pin-Up Playsuit

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gloria DeHaven began her career as a child actor with a big part in Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times. Years later she was signed to MGM, appearing in such films as Best Foot ...

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1940s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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 inset with nude lace at bodice. Fagotted seams at bust line. With matching sheer chif...

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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

Materials

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.

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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

Working during the 1930s and into the 1940s in Hawaii, Leser was influenced by Asian and Hawaiian arts and motifs.

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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 ornated with brass elements.

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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) thread supplementary weft of repeat geometric patterns.

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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

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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

1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on the bias with a bodice of fitted black lace, accented with a peplum-like ruffle that continues down both sides of the skirt.

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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 refinished. The seat is hand tied coil springs, with the original horse hair padding intact....

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Side Chairs

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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

Glass table lamp, clear glass with gold inclusions, of simple column-form with rounded base and textured on the surface with raised squares, by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s. In a ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

Navy Blue Silk Ribbon Knit Knee Length Dress and Belt, 1940s
Navy Blue Silk Ribbon Knit Knee Length Dress and Belt, 1940s

Navy Blue Silk Ribbon Knit Knee Length Dress and Belt, 1940s

Located in Houston, TX

Unbelievable handwork -- 1940s navy blue silk ribbon knit unlined knee length dress with short sleeves.

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1940s Day Dresses

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

White and red swirl filigrana glass table lamp, of elongated vase form on circular bronze base, by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1940s. In custom silk shade. Measures: 7 ½ in. D, 51 ½ in.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass, Murano Glass

1940s Arnold Liebes Feathered Mink Cape w/ Bakelite Details & Silk Lining
1940s Arnold Liebes Feathered Mink Cape w/ Bakelite Details & Silk Lining

1940s Arnold Liebes Feathered Mink Cape w/ Bakelite Details & Silk Lining

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful deep chocolate brown feathered Mink cape by Arnold Liebes. The cape is hip length, with a straight collar, and fastens at the neck with a grosgrain rope with AMAZING swirli...

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1940s American Capes

1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe
1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe

1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe

Located in Newark, DE

MARGARET, 9 rue de la paix, Paris, circa 1940 Fabulous crimson silk velvet bath robe, entirely padded and quilted , lined with a salmony pink crepe de chine, matching belt with fa...

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1940s French Robes

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.

Category

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

Dark blue swirl filigrana glass table lamp, the glass on circular bronze base, by Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s. In custom silk shade. Measures: 7 in. D, 54 in.

Category

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 silver tatting on edges.

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

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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.