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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

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Tailored Jacket Blazer Roman Numerals UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Tailored Jacket Blazer Roman Numerals UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Tailored Jacket Blazer Roman Numerals UK 8 US 4

By Gene Shelly

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautifully tailored 1940's Gene Shelly navy blue silk jacket, with detailed roman numerals, is the perfect piece for your statement vintage wardrobe.

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1940s Blazers

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 information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 cm - Sleeve ...

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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 - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...

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1940s French Formal Wear

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

It is typically made with a combination of wool and silk, providing a luxurious texture and sheen, which is exactly the case with this piece.

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery Textile, 1940s Artisan Craft
Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery Textile, 1940s Artisan Craft

Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery Textile, 1940s Artisan Craft

Located in Barrington, IL

Infuse your space with rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistry through this Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery, a hand-stitched textile masterpiece from Central Asia. Originati...

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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Quilts and Blankets

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage 1940's Ivory Silk Rayon Robe Lace Smocking Stitches US 6-8 UK 10-12
Vintage 1940's Ivory Silk Rayon Robe Lace Smocking Stitches US 6-8 UK 10-12

Vintage 1940's Ivory Silk Rayon Robe Lace Smocking Stitches US 6-8 UK 10-12

Located in Nashville, TN

This elegant 1940's ivory rayon satin robe, accented by smocking stitch details and lace accents, is just the piece to welcome to your lingerie collection. The rounded neckline is...

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1940s Robes

1940s Elaborately Embroidered Bird Silk Box Clutch
1940s Elaborately Embroidered Bird Silk Box Clutch

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 back. it has a gold metal frame, top snap closure and is lined in black silk with...

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1940s Clutches

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair

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 down filled seat cushions.

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Vintage 1940s Directoire Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Silk

Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Silk and Brass, 1940s
Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Silk and Brass, 1940s

Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Silk and Brass, 1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This charming 1940s ceiling lamp features a beautifully scalloped shade crafted from alternating panels of pleated cream silk and pale green painted sections adorned with delicate ha...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1940s Lilli Ann Silk Jacket with Elaborate Detail
1940s Lilli Ann Silk Jacket with Elaborate Detail

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.

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1940s American Double-Breasted Jackets

Black Silk Velvet Embellished Blazer w/Soutache, 1940s
Black Silk Velvet Embellished Blazer w/Soutache, 1940s

Black Silk Velvet Embellished Blazer w/Soutache, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage black silk velvet blazer from the 1940s features stunning soutache patterns that add dimension and elegance to the bold 40s/50s silhouette.

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Mid-20th Century Blazers

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress

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 with a V in back, short sleeves and a straight skirt with a back kick pleat.

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s ScattIer Ivory Medallion Diamond Antique Qum Silk Handknotted Wool Rug
1940s ScattIer Ivory Medallion Diamond Antique Qum Silk Handknotted Wool Rug

1940s ScattIer Ivory Medallion Diamond Antique Qum Silk Handknotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional 1940 Antique Qum Silk Formal rug is a collector's masterpiece Woven just around the start of World War II, this 4' 7" x 6' 10" scatter-sized rug features a fine to...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

French Table Lamp, 1940s with Cut Glass Base and Red Silk Shade
French Table Lamp, 1940s with Cut Glass Base and Red Silk Shade

French Table Lamp, 1940s with Cut Glass Base and Red Silk Shade

Located in Vienna, Austria

Charming small table lamp with a base formed through cut glass and brass montage elements. A cone shape shade in red silk, is based on the original form.

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps

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Cut Glass

1940S Floral Print Black Silk Crepe De Chine Dress
1940S Floral Print Black Silk Crepe De Chine Dress

1940S Floral Print Black Silk Crepe De Chine Dress

Located in New York, NY

This rare 1940s dress is even more special in that it is made of silk and not the customary rayon of the period.

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1940s Casual Dresses

Set of 6 1940s French Sycamore Silk Side Chairs Attributed to Arbus
Set of 6 1940s French Sycamore Silk Side Chairs Attributed to Arbus

Set of 6 1940s French Sycamore Silk Side Chairs Attributed to Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 French 1940s sycamore side chairs with scrolled back upholstered in tufted beige silk on saber legs.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sycamore

1940s French Rustic Louis Style Blue Yellow Silk Satin Bergere Chairs, Set of 2
1940s French Rustic Louis Style Blue Yellow Silk Satin Bergere Chairs, Set of 2

1940s French Rustic Louis Style Blue Yellow Silk Satin Bergere Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A pair of decorator French Louis XV-style bergère lounge chairs, having hand carved distressed rustic frames and down cushions. Customized in silk lace and satin blended upholstery. ...

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...

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1940s Evening Gowns

"Two Women Lounging", Richly-Imagined Portrait of Figures in Satin & Silk, 1940s
"Two Women Lounging", Richly-Imagined Portrait of Figures in Satin & Silk, 1940s

"Two Women Lounging", Richly-Imagined Portrait of Figures in Satin & Silk, 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Voluptuous in its approach to scene and palette, this sumptuous portrait of two women, lounging side by side amongst pillows and fabrics in satin and silk, was painted by Rudolph Sch...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s

A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s

Located in Toulon, FR

France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and electro-static ...

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1940s French Evening Dresses

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940...

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1990s Formal Gowns

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available. USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over oak frame. Measures: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x 68.5 D x 83.8 H cm. Featured in...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Silk, Wood

Montague Burton Black Evening Wool and Silk Tailcoat circa 1940s
Montague Burton Black Evening Wool and Silk Tailcoat circa 1940s

Montague Burton Black Evening Wool and Silk Tailcoat circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

Montague Burton tailored / made to order black wool evening tailcoat, with the early 'Tailor of Taste' black and silver label. It is lined in black silk with a cream material lining ...

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1940s British Tuxedo Jackets

Louis XVI Style Pair of Painted Armchairs, Silk Velvet, France, 1940s
Louis XVI Style Pair of Painted Armchairs, Silk Velvet, France, 1940s

Louis XVI Style Pair of Painted Armchairs, Silk Velvet, France, 1940s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Louis XVI Style Pair of Painted Armchairs, Silk Velvet, France, 1940s. This pair of armchairs is built on carved and painted wood frames finished in a distressed cream lacquer, upho...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

Located in London, GB

This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels. Tailored from the most beautiful thick moiré silk in indigo blue, it is cut to a ...

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1940s French Evening Dresses

1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

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1940s Formal Gowns

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available

By Paul Frankl

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available, USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over oak frame. Measure: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x 68.5 D x 83.8 H cm. Featured in ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Oak

1940s Coret Chocolate Brown Silk Satin Dutch-Style Cocktail Hat
1940s Coret Chocolate Brown Silk Satin Dutch-Style Cocktail Hat

1940s Coret Chocolate Brown Silk Satin Dutch-Style Cocktail Hat

Located in Gresham, OR

An adorable 1940s Coret of San Francisco chocolate brown silk satin Dutch-style cocktail hat with upswept sides and structured bonnet-like crown.

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1940s American Hats

Sculptural Hand-Carved Wood Table Lamp, France 1940s
Sculptural Hand-Carved Wood Table Lamp, France 1940s

Sculptural Hand-Carved Wood Table Lamp, France 1940s

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

Distinguished by its finely carved hardwood base, this table lamp exemplifies the sculptural approach to decorative arts that emerged in France during the mid-twentieth century. Exec...

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Silk, Hardwood

1940s Small Red Rust Field Formal Medallion Vintage Handknotted Qum Silk Rug
1940s Small Red Rust Field Formal Medallion Vintage Handknotted Qum Silk Rug

1940s Small Red Rust Field Formal Medallion Vintage Handknotted Qum Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind vintage Qum silk rug, The composition centers on a medallion design over a beige ground, executed in the high-knot-count silk vocabulary characteristic of Qum produc...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair

1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condi...

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

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Silk, Oak

Maison Baguès Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Foliate Decor, France, 1940s
Maison Baguès Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Foliate Decor, France, 1940s

Maison Baguès Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Foliate Decor, France, 1940s

By John Colefax, Maison Baguès

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking floor lamp was produced by Maison Baguès in France in the 1940s. Crafted in brass, the lamp stands on an elegant tripod base with gracefully curved legs.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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.