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1940s Classic Ivory Floral Motis Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Handknotted Rug
1940s Classic Ivory Floral Motis Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Handknotted Rug

1940s Classic Ivory Floral Motis Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Handknotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind vintage Tabriz rug, The composition combines floral motifs with a classic medallion design — the canonical Tabriz workshop formula. Tabriz is a major city in northw...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

1940s Traditional Mid-20th Century Ivory Medallion Tabriz Silk Highlights Rug
1940s Traditional Mid-20th Century Ivory Medallion Tabriz Silk Highlights Rug

1940s Traditional Mid-20th Century Ivory Medallion Tabriz Silk Highlights 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 formal carpet weaving. Hand-knotted wool. Authentic...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Classic Beige Antique Medallion Tabriz Northwest Knotted Silk Carpet Rug
1940s Classic Beige Antique Medallion Tabriz Northwest Knotted Silk Carpet Rug

1940s Classic Beige Antique Medallion Tabriz Northwest Knotted Silk Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Tabriz carpet, The piece measures approximately 5’10” × 9′ (178 × 275 cm). Tabriz is a major city in northwestern , historically one of the most important center...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Ivory Diamond Swastika Antique Tabriz Silk Handknotted Room Size Rug
1940s Ivory Diamond Swastika Antique Tabriz Silk Handknotted Room Size Rug

1940s Ivory Diamond Swastika Antique Tabriz Silk Handknotted Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A monumental one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz rug, The piece measures approximately 13’0″ × 19’0″ (per the seller listing). Tabriz is a major city in northwestern historically one of ...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

1940s Classic Ivory Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Room Size Rug
1940s Classic Ivory Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Room Size Rug

1940s Classic Ivory Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Isfahan silk rug, The piece measures approximately 3’8″ × 5’1″ (per the

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Classic Red Rust Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug
1940s Classic Red Rust Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

1940s Classic Red Rust Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Isfahan silk rug, The piece measures approximately 5’5″ × 8’0″ (per the

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Traditional Blue Navy Medallion Antique Isfahan Wool Silk Signed Abtin Rug
1940s Traditional Blue Navy Medallion Antique Isfahan Wool Silk Signed Abtin Rug

1940s Traditional Blue Navy Medallion Antique Isfahan Wool Silk Signed Abtin Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet signed by Abtin, measuring approximately 4’10” × 7’10” (147 × 238 cm). Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central one of the most important ...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Small Classic Blue Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug
1940s Small Classic Blue Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

1940s Small Classic Blue Field Floral Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Isfahan rug, The piece measures approximately 3’7″ × 5’5″ (per the seller listing). Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central , one of the most import...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

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

vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condition. They most likely

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

1940s Vintage Isfahan Rug Blue Field Animalia Wool & Silk Pile Fine Knot Carpet
1940s Vintage Isfahan Rug Blue Field Animalia Wool & Silk Pile Fine Knot Carpet

1940s Vintage Isfahan Rug Blue Field Animalia Wool & Silk Pile Fine Knot Carpet

Located in New York, NY

combination of silk and wool pile — the high-end material specification characteristic of Isfahan workshop

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 La Maison Pierre Frey, Michael Andersen & Son

Located in The Hague, NL

This table lamp was produced by Michael Andersen & Søn in Bornholm, Denmark, in the 1940s. Few

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Silk

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 La Maison Pierre Frey, Harald Notini, 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

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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

delicate floral decor, and pointy leaves. The chandelier has a large twisted silk tassel at the top, and

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

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

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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 Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant classical chandelier model 1457-3 by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

, woven in Granada in the 1940's. Islamic woven throw from Granada Spain made from silk and cotton in

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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag

Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag

$629

H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag

Located in Devon, England

reveal an interior that is lined with royal blue silk and shows a label 'Freeder, Made in England

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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

$8,168 / set

H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in

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.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

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

and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lace Period: 1940s

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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940s Black Sheer Rayon Chiffon pleated Dress
1940s Black Sheer Rayon Chiffon pleated Dress

1940s Black Sheer Rayon Chiffon pleated Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940s Rayon chiffon dress with silk braids and pleats. Waist : 32 Bust : 37 Hip : 42 Length

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1940s Day Dresses

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

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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

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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

upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

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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.