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1940s Ostrich Plumes Tilt Hat
1940s Ostrich Plumes Tilt Hat

1940s Ostrich Plumes Tilt Hat

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful ostrich Plums Beige Tilt Hat.

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1940s Unknown Hats

Early 1940s Toy Tilt Topper hat
Early 1940s Toy Tilt Topper hat

Early 1940s Toy Tilt Topper hat

By New York Creation

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Toy Tilt Topper vintage early 40s hat by New York Creations. Fur with sequins and large

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1940s American Hats

Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil
Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil

Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredibly collectible 1940s Bes-Ben black straw tilt hat with extravagant black egret feather

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1940s American Hats

1940s Chartreuse Coq Feather Tilt Hat
1940s Chartreuse Coq Feather Tilt Hat

1940s Chartreuse Coq Feather Tilt Hat

Located in Gresham, OR

A stunning 1940s chartreuse coq feather tilt hat. Looks like a 1940s style front hair roll! One

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1940s American Hats

1940s Straw Tilt Hat w/ Silk Tulle and Fuchsia Roses
1940s Straw Tilt Hat w/ Silk Tulle and Fuchsia Roses

1940s Straw Tilt Hat w/ Silk Tulle and Fuchsia Roses

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s black straw tilt hat with back loop for securing to head and trimmed with extravagant black

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1940s American Hats

1940s Navy Hattie Carnegie Wool Peaked Spiral Toy Tilt Hat
1940s Navy Hattie Carnegie Wool Peaked Spiral Toy Tilt Hat

1940s Navy Hattie Carnegie Wool Peaked Spiral Toy Tilt Hat

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Size: One size fits all, adjustible

1940s Navy Hattie Carnegie Wool Peaked Spiral Toy Tilt Hat

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Navy Unlabeled Hattie Carnegie Wool Peaked Spiral Toy Tilt Hat: A whimsical statement piece

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1940s American Hats

1940s "Lady Fair" Mink and Felt Tilt Hat with Large Bow
1940s "Lady Fair" Mink and Felt Tilt Hat with Large Bow

1940s "Lady Fair" Mink and Felt Tilt Hat with Large Bow

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderfully quirky 1940s mink and brown wool felt hat with back strap and mink bow jutting out to

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1940s American Hats

Coq Feather Platter Tilt 40s Hat
Coq Feather Platter Tilt 40s Hat

Coq Feather Platter Tilt 40s Hat

Located in Gresham, OR

A great 1940s coq feather platter tilt hat lined in taffeta.

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1940s American Hats

40s Tilt Hat in Navy Wire and Netting w/ Yellow Ranunculus
40s Tilt Hat in Navy Wire and Netting w/ Yellow Ranunculus

40s Tilt Hat in Navy Wire and Netting w/ Yellow Ranunculus

Located in Gresham, OR

A smart little 1940s tilt hat made of wide woven "Chicken wire" netting in the darkest navy blue

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1940s American Hats

Straw Derby Style Tilt Hat, 1940's
Straw Derby Style Tilt Hat, 1940's

Straw Derby Style Tilt Hat, 1940's

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Size: 22 (Please See Description)

Straw Derby Style Tilt Hat, 1940's

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1940's hat could not decide whether to be a trilby or a derby so it took the best elements of

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1940s French Hats

1940's Howard Hodge Green Tilt Fascinator Hat
1940's Howard Hodge Green Tilt Fascinator Hat

1940's Howard Hodge Green Tilt Fascinator Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fabulous G. Howard Hodge green wool felt hat with an eye catching design that includes a wavy

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1940s American Hats

1940s Toy Hat with Veil
1940s Toy Hat with Veil

1940s Toy Hat with Veil

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Toy Hat with Veil Wonderful hand sculpted beaver felt 1940s Toy (tilt) hat, with original

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1940s Unknown Hats

1940s Flora Weiler Rhubarb Red Tilt Hat with Satin Ribbon
1940s Flora Weiler Rhubarb Red Tilt Hat with Satin Ribbon

1940s Flora Weiler Rhubarb Red Tilt Hat with Satin Ribbon

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Flora Weiler Rhubarb Red Tilt Hat with Satin Ribbon. Red tilt hat with black satin ribbon and

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1940s Hats

1940s Small Mink Hat
1940s Small Mink Hat

1940s Small Mink Hat

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Small Mink Hat. Worn tilted forwards, held in place with elastic band

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1940s Hats

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1940s Tilt Hat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1940s tilt hat for your needs in our varied inventory. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. An accessory like this designed by Bes-Ben, I. Magnin and New York Creation — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1940s Tilt Hat?

Prices for a 1940s tilt hat can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $1,400, while, on average they fetch $445.

Finding the Right Hats for You

The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.

Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.

In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.

From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.

On 1stDibs find an expansive assortment of vintage and designer hats today. You can search for hats by style, designer or color.

Questions About 1940s Tilt Hat
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.