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Midcentury Flush Mount Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Flush Mount Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Flush Mount Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1940s

By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Rare and beautiful flush mount ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström. Made with a round, lacquered frame with an airy pattern of flowers and leaves creating a shadow effect against the silk...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1940's Skirt Suit Brown Peplum Draped Pleated Suit US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1940's Skirt Suit Brown Peplum Draped Pleated Suit US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1940's Skirt Suit Brown Peplum Draped Pleated Suit US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

A true masterpiece of its time, this original 1940's chestnut brown crepe silk skirt suit, with Bordeaux blue buttons, is the perfect addition to your tailored vintage wardrobe.

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1940s Skirt Suits

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold yellow color. Prints in red, green, blue, orange and ivory throughout. Metal zipper at t...

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s
Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s

Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...

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1940s Unknown Skirt Suits

Michael Andersen Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Botanical Openwork Relief, 1940s
Michael Andersen Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Botanical Openwork Relief, 1940s

Michael Andersen Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Botanical Openwork Relief, 1940s

By Michael Andersen & Son, La Maison Pierre Frey

Located in The Hague, NL

The silk texture adds a sophisticated touch when illuminated.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

Located in New York, NY

Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Paris

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1940s Formal Gowns

Harald Notini Three Arm Brass Table Lamp, Model 15484, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Harald Notini Three Arm Brass Table Lamp, Model 15484, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

Harald Notini Three Arm Brass Table Lamp, Model 15484, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

By Harald Notini, La Maison Pierre Frey, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

This very rare table lamp was designed by Harald Notini in the late 1940s. This particular model was numbered 15484 and was produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Stockholm.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1940s Painted Tole Chandelier and Two Sconces
French 1940s Painted Tole Chandelier and Two Sconces

French 1940s Painted Tole Chandelier and Two Sconces

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Charming set comprised of a chandelier and two sconces. The structure is of painted iron, with a delicate floral decor, and pointy leaves. The chandelier has a large twisted silk tas...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1940s Green Polka-Dot Silk Satin Dress, Green Wool Bolero and Hat Ensemble
1940s Green Polka-Dot Silk Satin Dress, Green Wool Bolero and Hat Ensemble

1940s Green Polka-Dot Silk Satin Dress, Green Wool Bolero and Hat Ensemble

Located in Gresham, OR

A charming 1940s coordinating ensemble--sold together: A green and cream polka-dot silk satin dress with flowing skirt and tailored bodice, with a lightweight green wool jacket.

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1940s American Bolero Jackets

Art Deco Carved Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
Art Deco Carved Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

Art Deco Carved Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A tall Art Deco carved alabaster and gilt bronze table lamp, large richly decorated base with silk shade, Italy, 1940s. One large E27 bulb socket Measures: Total height 26.75 inch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s
An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s

An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant classical chandelier model 1457-3 by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito. Different to what we usually see from Tynell, this is rather a classic with a modernist...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s
Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s

Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A testament to how fine clothes *used* to be made, this immaculate day-to-evening shirtwaist dress boasts impeccable craftsmanship like finished buttonholes, hand finishing and luxur...

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1940s Hong Kong Ballerina Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s dark green silk brocade beaded jacket blazer UK 8-10 US 4-6
Vintage 1940s dark green silk brocade beaded jacket blazer UK 8-10 US 4-6

Vintage 1940s dark green silk brocade beaded jacket blazer UK 8-10 US 4-6

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautifully tailored 1940's secret garden green silk brocade jacket, with a village scene pattern which is accented by bronzed coloured beadwork along the lapels and mock pocket...

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1940s Blazers

Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which is in turn embellished with white rocailles beaded tassels, is the perfect piece f...

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1940s Chinese Dresses

1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful eye-catching vintage Islamic silky textile, woven in Granada in the 1940's. Islamic woven throw from Granada Spain made from silk and cotton in Moorish red and gold with ye...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Teak & Brass - Ystad-Metall, 1940s
Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Teak & Brass - Ystad-Metall, 1940s

Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Teak & Brass - Ystad-Metall, 1940s

By Ystad-Metall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Details Origin: Sweden Date: 1940s Maker: Attributed to Ystad-Metall Style: Swedish Art Deco / Scandinavian Modern Materials: Teak, Brass, Silk Height: 150 cm (59.06 in) Diameter: 65...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Decorative Sofa  William Ulrich 1940s Brass and Silk Style
Decorative Sofa  William Ulrich 1940s Brass and Silk Style

Decorative Sofa William Ulrich 1940s Brass and Silk Style

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Palermo, Sicily

rare and Decorative Sofa Brass base and floral silk blend fabric, excellent quality, truly extraordinary and fun design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Yo-Yo Quilt Jacket Coat Handmade from Silk
Yo-Yo Quilt Jacket Coat Handmade from Silk

Yo-Yo Quilt Jacket Coat Handmade from Silk

Located in Fulton, CA

Appears to be made of 1940's vintage men's silk ties. Very warm, earth-tone colors.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Silk

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Material: silk, lace Period: 1940s , collector's find The dress belonged to the collector who purchased this dress on the auction in Monaco in 2011.

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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Rare Josef Frank Cream Silk Pendant Lamp from 1950s
A Rare Josef Frank Cream Silk Pendant Lamp from 1950s

A Rare Josef Frank Cream Silk Pendant Lamp from 1950s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare pendant lamp with a silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. new silk shade

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s
Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s

Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and a stunning richly detailed glass seed beaded lace insert across the upper chest an...

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1940s American Day Dresses

Set Vintage Flower on Silk Paintings, Embroidery Flower Art
Set Vintage Flower on Silk Paintings, Embroidery Flower Art

Set Vintage Flower on Silk Paintings, Embroidery Flower Art

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

This vintage set of two framed flower embroideries on silk from the 1940s shows delicate hand-stitched flowers in soft tones.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint

MC Orange & Sage Geometric, Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan
MC Orange & Sage Geometric, Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan

MC Orange & Sage Geometric, Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan

Located in New York, NY

Using our classic fitted/unfitted kaftan pattern we upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have touches of hand embroid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

Orientalist Evening Fancy Jacket in Embroidered Sequin and Silk Satin Circa 1940
Orientalist Evening Fancy Jacket in Embroidered Sequin and Silk Satin Circa 1940

Orientalist Evening Fancy Jacket in Embroidered Sequin and Silk Satin Circa 1940

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1940 France Orientalist Fancy evening jacket or costume dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Yellow-green silk satin embroidered with golden sequins and appliqués of cords in golden ...

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1940s French Visite Jackets

MORPHEW COLLECTION Light Orange Japanese Kimono Silk Navy Blue Trim Kaftan
MORPHEW COLLECTION Light Orange Japanese Kimono Silk Navy Blue Trim Kaftan

MORPHEW COLLECTION Light Orange Japanese Kimono Silk Navy Blue Trim Kaftan

Located in New York, NY

Using our classic fitted/unfitted kaftan pattern we upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have touches of hand embroid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand embroidered Jacket, Gua Zi

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: US Medium cuff to cuff: 59in chest girth: 48 body length: 34.5 Origin: China Circa: 1940s Material: Silk embroidery Condition: Hand embroidered, very g...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pier Luigi Colli Attributed Floor Lamp
Pier Luigi Colli Attributed Floor Lamp

Pier Luigi Colli Attributed Floor Lamp

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Newly rewired and new silk shade Italy, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950's Italian Spiral Wood Floor lamp
1950's Italian Spiral Wood Floor lamp

1950's Italian Spiral Wood Floor lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Newly rewired and new silk shade Italy, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Set of 8 Dining Chairs circa 1940
Maison Jansen Set of 8 Dining Chairs circa 1940

Maison Jansen Set of 8 Dining Chairs circa 1940

Located in CA, CA

The backrests retain their original 1940s hand painted silk, the seats have been re- upholstered to match the original backs Bibliography: James Archer Abbott, Jansen furniture, Ac...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elegant Retro Satin Glamour Gown
Elegant Retro Satin Glamour Gown

Elegant Retro Satin Glamour Gown

Located in New York, NY

Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands.

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Italian jewelry table branded Fratelli Bortolozzo Padova
Italian jewelry table branded Fratelli Bortolozzo Padova

Italian jewelry table branded Fratelli Bortolozzo Padova

Located in Milano, IT

Italian Art Deco Jewelry Table by Fratelli Bortolozzo, Padova – 1940s, with Silk-Lined Interior An exquisite example of 1940s Italian Art Deco craftsmanship, this jewelry table was p...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood, Satin

Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket
Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket

Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Done in a textured matte silk, this incredible 1940s kimono features a print of white and blue birds in flight on a purple ground.

Category

1940s Japanese Jackets

1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print

1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhoue...

Category

1930s Maxi Dress

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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.