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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

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

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

Suzani Silk Embroidery, a hand-stitched textile masterpiece from Central Asia. Originating in Uzbekistan

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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Silk

1940s Italian Vanity Case by Brevettato, Cream Leather, Silk Lined
1940s Italian Vanity Case by Brevettato, Cream Leather, Silk Lined

1940s Italian Vanity Case by Brevettato, Cream Leather, Silk Lined

$336Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.18 in W 18.12 in D 11.42 in

1940s Italian Vanity Case by Brevettato, Cream Leather, Silk Lined

By Brevettato

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A very large four shelf 1940s Italian cream Vanity case with leather corners and handle and lined

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Vintage 1940s Italian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1940S Jade Green Silk Japanese Wrap Top
1940S Jade Green Silk Japanese Wrap Top

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 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

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1940s Clutches

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

in bedrooms, dining spaces, or entryways. Materials: Brass, silk, plastic Period: 1940s Condition

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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Mid-20th Century Blazers

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. The double breasted

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1940s American Double-Breasted Jackets

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

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair

$14,000 / set

H 32 in W 38 in D 36 in

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Silk

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

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

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

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

shape shade in red silk, is based on the original form.

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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

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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

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

Materials

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

rustic frames and down cushions. Customized in silk lace and satin blended upholstery. Excellent vintage

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Circa 1940. France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the

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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

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, 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

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1940s French Evening Dresses

Art Deco French Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade, France, 1940s
Art Deco French Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade, France, 1940s

Art Deco French Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade, France, 1940s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Art Deco French ceramic and wood table lamp with silk lampshade, France, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk, Wood

1940s Orange Apricot Medallion Floral Antique Isfahan Knotted Qum Silk Rug
1940s Orange Apricot Medallion Floral Antique Isfahan Knotted Qum Silk Rug

1940s Orange Apricot Medallion Floral Antique Isfahan Knotted Qum Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Qum silk rug, The piece measures approximately 4’7″ × 7’4″ (per the seller

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940S Mustard Silk Blend Crepe Western Style Button Up Shirt
1940S Mustard Silk Blend Crepe Western Style Button Up Shirt

1940S Mustard Silk Blend Crepe Western Style Button Up Shirt

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Cubavera Shirt. Has a few small stains but is very rare 1940S Mustard Silk Blend Crepe

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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940s Traditional Ivory Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk by Sarraf Mamoury Rug
1940s Traditional Ivory Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk by Sarraf Mamoury Rug

1940s Traditional Ivory Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk by Sarraf Mamoury Rug

Located in New York, NY

A 1940s vintage Isfahan rug attributed to the master weaver Sarraf Mamoury, measuring approximately

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Small Ivory Islimi Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk Handknotted Wool Rug
1940s Small Ivory Islimi Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk Handknotted Wool Rug

1940s Small Ivory Islimi Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk Handknotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional 1940 Antique Isfahan Silk Formal rug is a highly refined masterpiece originating

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Traditional Light Yellow Floral Vintage Isfahan Knotted Wool Silk Rug
1940s Traditional Light Yellow Floral Vintage Isfahan Knotted Wool Silk Rug

1940s Traditional Light Yellow Floral Vintage Isfahan Knotted Wool Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet from around 1940, measuring approximately 122.1 × 213.4 cm

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Classic Ivory Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug
1940s Classic Ivory Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

1940s Classic Ivory Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

use of cotton or silk foundations. Hand-knotted, fine knot count. Authentic one-of-a-kind antique.

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Classic Blue Ground Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Foundation Carpet Rug
1940s Classic Blue Ground Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Foundation Carpet Rug

1940s Classic Blue Ground Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Foundation Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This exceptional 1940 Mid-20th Century Esfahan carpet is a masterwork of formal weaving artistry

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Oak

1940s Ivory Floral Animals 4Star Antique Tabriz Northwestern Knotted Silk Rug
1940s Ivory Floral Animals 4Star Antique Tabriz Northwestern Knotted Silk Rug

1940s Ivory Floral Animals 4Star Antique Tabriz Northwestern Knotted Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz rug Tabriz is a major city in northwestern historically one of the most important centers of high-quality formal carpet weaving. Tabriz carpets are re...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Classic Light Yellow Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug
1940s Classic Light Yellow Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

1940s Classic Light Yellow Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet from around 1940, measuring approximately 91.7 × 152.5 cm (about

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.