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1940s Turban

1940s Hattie Carnegie Fine Chestnut Felt Turban Hat
1940s Hattie Carnegie Fine Chestnut Felt Turban Hat

1940s Hattie Carnegie Fine Chestnut Felt Turban Hat

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Hattie Carnegie Fine Chestnut Felt Turban Hat: Simple, striking design from a renowned milliner and designer.

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1940s American Hats

1940s Chocolate Brown Chenille Velvet Ruched Crown Peaked Turban
1940s Chocolate Brown Chenille Velvet Ruched Crown Peaked Turban

1940s Chocolate Brown Chenille Velvet Ruched Crown Peaked Turban

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Chocolate brown velvet/chenille high-crown turban: center front of turban is peaked to show hairline and is heavily ruched and wired to retain its perfect regal shape.

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1940s American Hats

Glamorous Don Marshall Silk Satin Turban
Glamorous Don Marshall Silk Satin Turban

Glamorous Don Marshall Silk Satin Turban

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Don Marshall "open" turban in graphic white, black and salmon silk satin from the 1940's.

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1940s American Hats

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40s Incredible Lamé and Felt "Turban" Style with Glass Buckle
40s Incredible Lamé and Felt "Turban" Style with Glass Buckle

40s Incredible Lamé and Felt "Turban" Style with Glass Buckle

By New York Creation

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic, dramatic 1940s "Turban" style felt hat embellished with antiqued gold lamé and a leather backed glass stud buckle. 22.5" size.

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1940s American Hats

1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Platinum Turban Ring
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Platinum Turban Ring

1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Platinum Turban Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold and diamond turban ring of wrapped design, in 18k and platinum. Van Cleef & Arpels, France #61619. Vertical measurement of top: 5/8"; sits 1/2" high above the hand.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings

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FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat
FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat

FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat

Located in Thiensville, WI

FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat Circa: 1940’s Label(s): “Florence” Millinery, Glencoe Illinois Style: Turban hat Color(s): Chocolate br...

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1940s American Hats

1940s Blood Red Velvet Turban
1940s Blood Red Velvet Turban

1940s Blood Red Velvet Turban

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Blood Red Velvet Turban Styled with a lovely casual elegance, this hat is very versitile

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1950s American Hats

Glam 1940's Henry Pollak Black Sequin Turban Hat With Pom Poms
Glam 1940's Henry Pollak Black Sequin Turban Hat With Pom Poms

Glam 1940's Henry Pollak Black Sequin Turban Hat With Pom Poms

By Henry Pollak

Located in Atlanta, GA

Love this glamorous topper by Henry Pollak! Add this sequin turban style black wool hat to anything from evening wear to a daytime wool jacket for instant chic. It begs to be worn ...

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1940s American Hats

1940s Pleated Jersey Lana Turner Style Turban Hat in Ivory
1940s Pleated Jersey Lana Turner Style Turban Hat in Ivory

1940s Pleated Jersey Lana Turner Style Turban Hat in Ivory

Located in Gresham, OR

A great 1940s summer ivory jersey turban hat a la Lana Turner in The Postman Always Rings Twice!

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1940s American Hats

Chocolate Brown Skullcap Statement Turban with Tall Braided Crown – O/S, 1940s
Chocolate Brown Skullcap Statement Turban with Tall Braided Crown – O/S, 1940s

Chocolate Brown Skullcap Statement Turban with Tall Braided Crown – O/S, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

No ordinary turban, this model is a cross between Joan Crawford and Erykah Badu. It completely covers the skull, so bad hair days are conquered while drama and glamour are quite lite...

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1940s Unknown Hats

Chocolate Brown Skullcap Statement Turban with Tall Braided Crown – O/S, 1940s
Chocolate Brown Skullcap Statement Turban with Tall Braided Crown – O/S, 1940s

Chocolate Brown Skullcap Statement Turban with Tall Braided Crown – O/S, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

No ordinary turban, this model is a cross between Joan Crawford and Erykah Badu. It completely covers the skull, so bad hair days are conquered while drama and glamour are quite lite...

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1940s Unknown Hats

1940s Brown Pleated Crepe Turban w Funnel Shape at Crown - Embellish As You Like
1940s Brown Pleated Crepe Turban w Funnel Shape at Crown - Embellish As You Like

1940s Brown Pleated Crepe Turban w Funnel Shape at Crown - Embellish As You Like

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Brown Pleated Crepe Turban w Funnel Shape at Crown - Embellish As You Like: Unmarked high 40s Silver Screen style cocoa-brown turban with a cornucopia shaped funnel top just b...

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1940s American Hats

1940's Black Turban by Unger
1940's Black Turban by Unger

1940's Black Turban by Unger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glamorous 1940's turban. Tag reads "Strictly from Unger New York".

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1940s American Hats

Dramatic 1940's Black Velvet Knotted Turban with Drape/Earrings
Dramatic 1940's Black Velvet Knotted Turban with Drape/Earrings

Dramatic 1940's Black Velvet Knotted Turban with Drape/Earrings

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a dramatic and unusual 1940's black velvet knotted turban with its own attached drape which can be worn over the shoulder.

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1940s American Hats

Irina Roublon Purple and Black Velvet Turban, 1940s
Irina Roublon Purple and Black Velvet Turban, 1940s

Irina Roublon Purple and Black Velvet Turban, 1940s

By Irina Roublon

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Irina Roublon Purple and Black Velvet Turban.

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1940s Hats

1940s Emerald Green Structured Turban
1940s Emerald Green Structured Turban

1940s Emerald Green Structured Turban

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s Emerald Green Structured Turban. Wool felt sculptural turban.

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1940s Turban For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s turban you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Pink, Green and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a 1940s turban from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Hattie Carnegie, Henry Pollak and Irina Roublon — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1940s Turban?

Prices for a 1940s turban can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $45,000, while, on average they fetch $470.

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.

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