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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 Cream Silk & lace Side Button Tap Pants
1940s Cream Silk & lace Side Button Tap Pants

1940s Cream Silk & lace Side Button Tap Pants

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1940s cream silk & lace side button tap pants embroidered for, Elaine.

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1940s North American Underwear

1940s Floor Lamp - Unique Piece with Bronze Bird and Original Fringed Silk Shade
1940s Floor Lamp - Unique Piece with Bronze Bird and Original Fringed Silk Shade

1940s Floor Lamp - Unique Piece with Bronze Bird and Original Fringed Silk Shade

Located in PARIS, FR

1940s Swedish Floor Lamp - Unique Piece with Bronze Bird and Original Fringed Silk Shade Swedish Grace movement Height: 190 cm Fringed Silk Shade: 65 cm Diameter

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Floor Lamps

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Bronze

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

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

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Brass

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

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 Style Rugs

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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 Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest quality silk and wool blend fabric and an incredibly sleek 1940s silhouette with an asymm...

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1940s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

"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

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Paint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

1940s Black Pleated Tam Hat by Unknown Designer, Silk Rayon, Unisex
1940s Black Pleated Tam Hat by Unknown Designer, Silk Rayon, Unisex

1940s Black Pleated Tam Hat by Unknown Designer, Silk Rayon, Unisex

Located in Nashville, TN

This rare and unusual 1940's Tam hat, rendered in a black rayon and lined in silk faille, is the perfect finishing touch to your statement vintage wardrobe.

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1940s Berets

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

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Silk, Oak

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 Style Rugs

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Wool

Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt
Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt

Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage late 1940s (c. 1949) Biki Milano purple and black abstract patterned silk dress in the fitted bodice and full/circle skirted style that became so popular during the 1950s.

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1940s Italian Evening Dresses

Classic Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1487, Taito, 1940s
Classic Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1487, Taito, 1940s

Classic Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1487, Taito, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant classical chandelier model 1487 by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito. Different to what we usually see from Tynell, this is a rather classic with a modernistic...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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 Maison Baguès, John Colefax

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

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Brass

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco De Sèvres Crystal Table Lamps
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco De Sèvres Crystal Table Lamps

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco De Sèvres Crystal Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of French Art Deco table lamps dating from the 1940s, each with a beautifully sculptural gilt-brass two-light form mounted on a substantial faceted crystal base.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Un-Worn Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie Classic Floral Print in 1940's Style
Un-Worn Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie Classic Floral Print in 1940's Style

Un-Worn Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie Classic Floral Print in 1940's Style

By Polo Ralph Lauren

Located in valatie, NY

Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie, Classic Floral 100% Silk 1940's Style. The tie has a red ground with flowers in light blue, purple, and green.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ties

Un-Worn Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie Classic Floral Print in 1940's Style
Un-Worn Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie Classic Floral Print in 1940's Style

Un-Worn Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie Classic Floral Print in 1940's Style

By Polo Ralph Lauren

Located in valatie, NY

Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Tie, Classic Floral 100% Silk 1940's Style. The tie has a blue ground with flowers in light blue, pink, and green.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ties

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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.