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1940's Italian Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's pair of bentwood stools with original woven hemp seats. Italy - 1940's.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Hemp, Beech

  • 1940's Italian Stools
  • Vintage 1940's Italian Stools
  • 1940's Italian Stools
  • Vintage 1940's Italian Stools
H 20.25 in. W 19.75 in. D 14.50 in.
1940's Retro Link Bracelet
By Industria Argentina
Located in New York, NY
1940's Retro Link Bracelet made by Industria Argentina. Lovely, powerful link design with good
Category

1940s Argentine Retro Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

  • 1940's Retro Link Bracelet
  • 1940's Vintage Link Bracelet
  • 1940's Retro Link Bracelet
  • 1940's Vintage Link Bracelet
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W 1.5 in. L 7.5 in.
1940's french Farm Table
Located in Bronx, NY
1940's french Farm Table
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

  • 1940's french  Farm Table
  • Vintage 1940's french  Farm Table
  • 1940's french  Farm Table
  • Vintage 1940's french  Farm Table
H 30 in. W 78 in. D 37 in.
Naples Italy Landscape 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2879a San Martino Hill ,Naples Italy, a 1940's oil on canvas applied on board,displayed in a
Category

1940s Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Oil

  • Naples Italy Landscape 1940's
  • Vintage Naples Italy Landscape 1940's
  • Naples Italy Landscape 1940's
  • Vintage Naples Italy Landscape 1940's
H 10.5 in. W 12.5 in. D 1 in.
1940’s Swedish Skänk Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
1940’s sideboard by Swedish company Skänk. Stunning flame mahogany veneers decorate inlaid bentwood
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Mahogany

  • 1940’s Swedish Skänk Sideboard
  • Vintage 1940’s Swedish Skänk Sideboard
  • 1940’s Swedish Skänk Sideboard
  • Vintage 1940’s Swedish Skänk Sideboard
H 44 in. W 56 in. D 18 in.
1940's Italian Table Mirror
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 1940's Italian vanity mirror Articulating / pivoting mirror and thick marble block base
Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Marble, Brass

  • 1940's Italian Table Mirror
  • Vintage 1940's Italian Table Mirror
  • 1940's Italian Table Mirror
  • Vintage 1940's Italian Table Mirror
H 22 in. W 13 in. D 5 in.
1940's Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's Danish lounge chair. Large scale chair. High quality velvet upholstery. Wood ball feet on
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Velvet

  • 1940's Danish Lounge Chair
  • Vintage 1940's Danish Lounge Chair
  • 1940's Danish Lounge Chair
  • Vintage 1940's Danish Lounge Chair
H 36.5 in. W 33 in. D 36 in.
1940's French Oak Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful French oak bench - France circa 1940's Curved back with spindles and new rush seats
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Rush, Oak

  • 1940's French Oak Bench
  • Vintage 1940's French Oak Bench
  • 1940's French Oak Bench
  • Vintage 1940's French Oak Bench
H 40 in. W 73 in. D 29 in.
1940's Platinum Diamond Earclip
Located in New York, NY
1940's Platinum Diamond Earclip Diamond weight approximately 6 cts Made in France Total weight
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage 1940 S

1940’s French Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with beaded crystals and 12 interior lights
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Bronze

1940's French Cane Chairs
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of 1940's French Art Deco style chairs with curved oak frames and cane seat and backs. Great
Category

1940s Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Cane, Oak

  • 1940's French Cane Chairs
  • Vintage 1940's French Cane Chairs
  • 1940's French Cane Chairs
  • Vintage 1940's French Cane Chairs
H 27 in. W 23.63 in. D 26 in.
1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 1940's French Oak cabinet with 3 ribbed front door panels Wonderful warm patina and
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Oak

  • 1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
  • Vintage 1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
  • 1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
  • Vintage 1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
H 39.63 in. W 86.75 in. D 21.63 in.
1940's Ruby Beaded Collarette
Located in New York, NY
configurations. 15.5" neck. Width 3" to 6" at deepest. 1940's USA. Excellent condition.
Category

1940s American Vintage 1940 S

1940's 2-Tier Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
Cast metal 1940's 2-tier plant stand. Hand-paint accents and figures on each corner.
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Metal

  • 1940's 2-Tier Plant Stand
  • 1940's 2-Tier Plant Stand
  • 1940's 2-Tier Plant Stand
  • 1940's 2-Tier Plant Stand
H 21 in. W 9 in. D 9 in.
1940's Vintage French Flower Painting Still Life Roses in Vase, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1940's Title: Still Life of Roses in a Vase
Category

20th Century Impressionist Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Oil

1940's Satin Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle. Excellent condition.
Category

1940s American Vintage 1940 S

1940’s English Angel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940’s English silver plated sconces angel shape with two lights. In very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Silver, Bronze

  • 1940’s English Angel Sconces
  • 1940’s English Angel Sconces
  • 1940’s English Angel Sconces
  • 1940’s English Angel Sconces
H 12 in. W 8 in. D 6 in.
Thonet Bistro Table, 1940's
By Thonet
Located in Lisboa, 11
This bistro table was designed and produced by Thonet, in Austria, during the 1940's. It is made of
Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Glass, Wood

  • Thonet Bistro Table, 1940's
  • Thonet Bistro Table, 1940's
  • Thonet Bistro Table, 1940's
  • Thonet Bistro Table, 1940's
H 30.32 in. W 34.26 in. D 19.69 in.
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, dimensional faux sapphire retro swirl brooch from the 1940's. A swirl of rose gold
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Gilt Metal

  • 1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
  • 1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
  • 1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
  • 1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
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W 2.2 in. L 3.25 in.
French 1940's Pair of Oak Ottomans
Located in Aspen, CO
French 1940's pair of oak ottomans.
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Oak

  • French 1940's Pair of Oak Ottomans
  • French 1940's Pair of Oak Ottomans
  • French 1940's Pair of Oak Ottomans
  • French 1940's Pair of Oak Ottomans
H 18 in. W 17 in. D 17 in.
1940's Lavender Educational Poster
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Lavender Educational Poster 1940’s Lavender Educational Poster. 20th century
Category

1950s Czech Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Paper

  • 1940's Lavender Educational Poster
  • 1940's Lavender Educational Poster
  • 1940's Lavender Educational Poster
  • 1940's Lavender Educational Poster
H 29.93 in. W 0.4 in. D 22.05 in.
1940's Pair of Bronze Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's pair of bronze sconces Style Louis XIV Very nice quality France.
Category

1940s European Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Bronze

  • 1940's Pair of Bronze Sconces
  • 1940's Pair of Bronze Sconces
  • 1940's Pair of Bronze Sconces
  • 1940's Pair of Bronze Sconces
H 0.4 in. W 0.4 in. D 0.4 in.
1940's Marble Obelisk Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Marble Obelisk Lamp, American, circa 1940's. Chic charcoal gray color marble obelisk with
Category

1950s American Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Brass

  • 1940's Marble Obelisk Lamp
  • 1940's Marble Obelisk Lamp
  • 1940's Marble Obelisk Lamp
  • 1940's Marble Obelisk Lamp
H 40.75 in. W 6 in. D 6 in.
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940's French sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt Beautiful parquetry top and
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Oak

  • French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
  • French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
  • French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
  • French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
H 42 in. W 78.50 in. D 19 in.
1940's Andirons by Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of andirons forming a stylized flame designed by Raymond Subes. Wrought iron France 1940's
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Wrought Iron

  • 1940's Andirons by Raymond Subes
  • 1940's Andirons by Raymond Subes
  • 1940's Andirons by Raymond Subes
  • 1940's Andirons by Raymond Subes
H 15.25 in. W 9.25 in. D 16 in.
Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Venetian Mirror, Italian, circa 1940's. This is the largest Venetian mirror we have
Category

1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Mirror, Wood

  • Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
  • Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
  • Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
  • Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
H 68 in. W 48 in. D 2.5 in.
Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
By Maison Jansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each
Category

1940s Argentine Neoclassical Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Wood

  • Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
  • Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
  • Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
  • Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
H 78.75 in. W 67 in. D 2.00 in.
France 1940's Jean Roger Portrait Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
French 1940's Jean Roger Portrait lamp with custom shade.
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Pottery

1940’s Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French bird cage chandelier with glass leaves and glass birds. Up to 120V (US
Category

20th Century French Provincial Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Glass

  • 1940’s Silver Plated Chandelier
  • 1940’s Silver Plated Chandelier
  • 1940’s Silver Plated Chandelier
  • 1940’s Silver Plated Chandelier
H 36 in. W 28 in. D 30 in.
1940's French Henriot Quimper Faience, Swan
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Henriot Quimper Faience Jardinière from the 1940's in good condition with one chip on the bottom
Category

Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Ceramic

1940's Neoclassical Black Lacquered Armchair
Located in Rochester, NY
A black lacquered 1940's Regency klismos form chair. Structurally solid. Great looking. Look at all
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1940's Barovier glass chandelier with large blown glass scalloped bowl with single socket
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Brass

  • 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
  • 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
  • 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
  • 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
H 33.75 in. Dm 18.75 in.
1940'S Rare Utilitarian White Cotton Bra
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940's Utilitarian White Cotton Bra
Category

1940s Vintage 1940 S

Elegant Greek Key Mirror circa 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Greek Key Mirror, circa 1940's. Simple, clean lines with wonderful original patina to the
Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Mirror, Wood

  • Elegant Greek Key Mirror circa 1940's
  • Elegant Greek Key Mirror circa 1940's
  • Elegant Greek Key Mirror circa 1940's
  • Elegant Greek Key Mirror circa 1940's
H 50 in. W 42 in. D 2 in.
1940's Etched Glass Decanters With Stoppers
Located in New York City, NY
1940's etched glass decanters with stoppers, in vintage original condition with minor wear and
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Glass

1940's French Signed Bronze Planters
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning pair of 1940's French bronze and wood with copper insert planters, in vintage original
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Bronze, Copper

  • 1940's French Signed Bronze Planters
  • 1940's French Signed Bronze Planters
  • 1940's French Signed Bronze Planters
  • 1940's French Signed Bronze Planters
H 9.5 in. W 15 in. D 7 in.
1940's Winter Landscape -- Swiss Chalet at Dusk
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1940's Swiss winter scene with snow covered chalet in valley, by an unknown artist, c
Category

1940s Impressionist Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 1940's Italian Footstools
Located in Hanover, MA
A very smart pair of 1940's Italian foot stools or small benches. The walnut has been refinished
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

  • Pair of 1940's Italian Footstools
  • Pair of 1940's Italian Footstools
  • Pair of 1940's Italian Footstools
  • Pair of 1940's Italian Footstools
H 17.25 in. W 18.25 in. D 14.5 in.
1940's Barovier Glass Chandelier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1940's Barovier glass chandelier with semi-spherical dome shade, twisted glass stem and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Brass

1940's Retro Knit Peplum Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual multi peplum jacket from the 1940's. Large extended shoulders and constructed of an unusual
Category

1940s American Vintage 1940 S

Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
By Coro
Located in Berlin, DE
USA 1940's. Plastic and sterling silver. Green cabochons as eyes. Marked with STERLING on the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Sterling Silver

  • Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
  • Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
  • Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
  • Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
W 1.60 in. L 1.38 in.
Pair Og 1940's "Girandoles" Candle Holder
By Emilio Terry
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair og 1940's "Girandoles " candle holder Silver plated and crystal Good vintage condition.
Category

1940s European Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of 6 1940's French Dining chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of 6 1940's Dining chairs. contact us for more info
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic vintage Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson from the early 1940's. Labelled with the designer year
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Papercord, Beech

  • 1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
  • 1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
  • 1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
  • 1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
H 33 in. W 19.3 in. D 26.7 in.
1940's, Italian Vanity Console & Mirror
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Italian vanity console with matching mirror. Lacquered maple wood with blue laminate top
Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Laminate, Maple

  • 1940's, Italian Vanity Console & Mirror
  • 1940's, Italian Vanity Console & Mirror
  • 1940's, Italian Vanity Console & Mirror
  • 1940's, Italian Vanity Console & Mirror
H 34 in. W 40 in. D 17.75 in.
Large 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive and large 1940's Barovier glass chandelier from Italy, 1940's. Six thick twisted glass
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Brass

  • Large 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
  • Large 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
  • Large 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
  • Large 1940's Italian Barovier Chandelier
H 36.5 in. W 25.5 in. D 22 in.
1940's Plant Growth Educational Poster
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Plant growth educational poster 1940’s Plant growth educational poster. 20th Century
Category

1950s Czech Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Paper

  • 1940's Plant Growth Educational Poster
  • 1940's Plant Growth Educational Poster
  • 1940's Plant Growth Educational Poster
  • 1940's Plant Growth Educational Poster
H 29.93 in. W 0.4 in. D 22.45 in.
1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French Bagues light fixture with beaded crystals and interior light. Dealer: G302YP
Category

1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940’s Concrete Pair of Angel Statues
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of 1940's angel statues accent decor. Great for any entry way decor. Both are well
Category

1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Concrete

  • 1940’s Concrete Pair of Angel Statues
  • 1940’s Concrete Pair of Angel Statues
  • 1940’s Concrete Pair of Angel Statues
  • 1940’s Concrete Pair of Angel Statues
H 21.5 in. W 12 in. D 27 in.
1940's Mexican Sterling Onyx Bracelet
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1940's Mexican Sterling Silver Bracelet Green Onyx Tribal Aztec Masks. The bracelet with
Category

1940s Mexican Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Barovier & Toso 1940's Italian Suspension Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Gorgeous 1940's Barovier & Toso art deco pendant. All original in tact. Rewired
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming rustic pair of Swedish Vintage stools from the 1940's. Beautiful sculptured shape on the
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Wood

  • 1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
  • 1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
  • 1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
  • 1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
H 19 in. W 19 in. D 15 in.
1940's French Brewers Copper Plated Barrel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s French Brewers copper plated Barrel 1940’s French Brewers copper plated Barrel. A
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Metal

  • 1940's French Brewers Copper Plated Barrel
  • 1940's French Brewers Copper Plated Barrel
  • 1940's French Brewers Copper Plated Barrel
  • 1940's French Brewers Copper Plated Barrel
H 15.75 in. W 25.6 in. D 25.6 in.
Rare 1940's Mariano Fortuny Stenciled Jacket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940’s Mariano Fortuny burnished gold and teal cotton sateen stenciled evening jacket, linked in
Category

1940s Vintage 1940 S

Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Orrefors 1940's, Sweden
By Nils Landberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing Swedish chandelier attributed to Nils Landberg for Orrefors, ca 1940's. The inner glass
Category

1940s Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian Style Venetian Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large, elegant Hollywood Regency Venetian style mirror with a layered simple frame, circa 1940's
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Mirror, Wood

  • 1940's Italian Style Venetian Mirror
  • 1940's Italian Style Venetian Mirror
  • 1940's Italian Style Venetian Mirror
  • 1940's Italian Style Venetian Mirror
H 35 in. W 52 in. D 1.25 in.
1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
Category

1940s Vintage 1940 S

Lovely Quality 1940's Columbus Globe
Located in Dublin, IE
A lovely quality 1940's German Columbus globe set on a beautiful turned wooden base illustrating
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Metal

  • Lovely Quality 1940's Columbus Globe
  • Lovely Quality 1940's Columbus Globe
  • Lovely Quality 1940's Columbus Globe
  • Lovely Quality 1940's Columbus Globe
H 19 in. W 13 in. D 13 in.
1940's Venini Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pendant light designed by Paolo Venini. Circa 1940's. A pair of ball sconces are
Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Brass

1940’s, Mexican Amethyst Sterling Bracelet
Located in Toronto, ON
1940’s Mexican Amethyst Sterling Bracelet. The large bracelet with five section panels in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage 1940 S

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

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Vintage 1940 S For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage 1940 s for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 1940 s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Vintage 1940 s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage 1940 s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage 1940 s are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Barovier&Toso and Edward Wormley produced popular vintage 1940 s that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage 1940 S?

Vintage 1940 s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500,000.
Questions About Vintage 1940 S
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
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    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
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    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
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    A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
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    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vintage engagement ring is generally defined as an engagement ring that is 20 to 80 years old. By definition, “antique” applies to anything that is 100 years or older. The most popular vintage styles for engagement rings are Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco. Vintage engagement rings could feature traditional diamonds or colored gemstones. Find a wide variety of vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage sugar mold is a product used to make sugar cones, known as piloncillo, from liquid sugar. The cones were easy to store before processing methods for sugar materialized. This is how sugar was once sold. . Vintage sugar molds come in various colors and sizes, but they are mostly made out of wood. They can also be used decoratively or to hold candles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage globes were created in a variety of materials and colors. Globes can be made of tin, cast iron, cardboard, wood and plaster. They also vary in size and design. Browse a selection of vintage globes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.