What is a 1940s style dress?

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.

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

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.

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

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.

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

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.

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French Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Twisted Design, 1940s

$3,978

French Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Twisted Design, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding carved alabaster urn lamp with swirls twisted design. France, 1940-1950. This alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with swirl twisting carved details on the...

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Pair of Spanish Colonial Stools / Side Tables in Carved Wood, 1940s

$3,376 / set

Pair of Spanish Colonial Stools / Side Tables in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Carved Wood Stools or Small Side Tables, Spain, 1940s Eye-catching unmatching pair of Spanish Revival wooden stools.

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Rustic Hand-Carved Wood Tripod Stool / Side Table, Spain, 1930s-1940s

$1,682Sale Price|20% Off

Rustic Hand-Carved Wood Tripod Stool / Side Table, Spain, 1930s-1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Folk Art Carved Wood Farmer Stool, Spain, 1930s-1940s. From Catalonia, Spain this tripod stool show Primitive carvings on the legs and a nice top with foliage carving design and a h...

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Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Walnut & Chrome, 1940s

$5,100

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Walnut & Chrome, 1940s

By Cassina, Cesare Lacca

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings,...

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Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Lacquered Wood Low Table, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi

$2,000

Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Lacquered Wood Low Table, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This Japanese antique low table is believed to date from around the 1920s–1940s.

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Hand-Carved Rosso Verona Marble Acanthus Table Bases, Italy, 1940s

$12,000 / set

Hand-Carved Rosso Verona Marble Acanthus Table Bases, Italy, 1940s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of table bases hand carved in Rosso Verona marble and decorated with Acanthus leaves. Tuscany, Italy

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1940s Heavily Hand Carved Folk Art Figurative Chairs Table Set, Set of 5

$89,500 / set

1940s Heavily Hand Carved Folk Art Figurative Chairs Table Set, Set of 5

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table and chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is the most spectacular and beautifu...

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Pair of Spanish Carved Wood Bedside Tables with Lower Shelves, 1940s

$2,534 / set

Pair of Spanish Carved Wood Bedside Tables with Lower Shelves, 1940s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Charming pair of Spanish bedside tables dating from the mid-20th century. Crafted in wood, each table features a spacious front drawer decorated with carved geometric detailing and a...

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Set of two hand-carved Sicilian Bedside Tables with marble tops, 1940s

$2,955 / set

Set of two hand-carved Sicilian Bedside Tables with marble tops, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of two hand-carved Sicilian bedside tables with marble tops, 1940s Walnut with marble tops.

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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Single Urn Shaped Alabaster Lamp

$5,200

Single Urn Shaped Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A French 1940's carved alabaster table lamp shaped as an urn, with wooden base.

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Alabaster

Oak Table Lamp in Syle of Charles Dudouyt

$1,400

Oak Table Lamp in Syle of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

1940s Hand carved oak table lamp in the style of charles dudouyt with brass fittings.

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Vintage 1940s Primitive Table Lamps

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Twisted Column Alabaster Lamps

$4,200 / set

Twisted Column Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian circa 1940s carved alabaster table lamps with twisted column design and pedestal base.

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Alabaster

Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Cocktail Table

$800Sale Price|85% Off

Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Cocktail Table

By Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson

Located in New York, NY

A 1940s carved Lucite coffee table designed by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Bamboo Shaped Alabaster Lamp

$4,800

Bamboo Shaped Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster table lamp shaped as a bamboo stem.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

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Alabaster

French Carved Wood Floor Lamp and Table by Charles Dudouyt

$4,200

French Carved Wood Floor Lamp and Table by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful carved wood floor lamp and table by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s.

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Pair of Alabaster Lamps

$5,200 / set

Pair of Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940s Italian carved alabaster table lamps with pedestal base.

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Carved 1940s Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved 1940s table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each carved 1940s table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a carved 1940s table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A carved 1940s table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one carved 1940s table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani, Grosfeld House and James Mont produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved 1940s Table?

Prices for a carved 1940s table start at $210 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,790.

Questions About Carved 1940s Table

What is a 1940s style dress?
1 Answer
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.
What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
1 Answer
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.
What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
1 Answer
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.
Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
1 Answer
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.