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.

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.

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.

How do I identify a vintage porcelain lamp?

To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I identify vintage Stiffel lamps?

To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?

To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

Vintage 1940s Lamps

1940s French Furniture

Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp

Thread Holder

1940s French Dining Table

Wrought Iron Floor Lamps

Hollywood Regency 1940

1940s Iron

Mid Century Lamp Glass Shades

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Iron

1940s lamp in alabaster

$3,816

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby Pair of Ceramic 1940s Lamps - Signed

By Ingrid Atterberg

Located in San Francisco, CA

each large glazed ceramic baluster-form table lamp on later lucite bases designed by Swedish artist

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby Pair of Ceramic 1940s Lamps - Signed

$7,650 / set

French Mid-Century Travertine Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

French travertine marble 1940's lamp on a rectangular base with a geometric design in bronze relief

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Bronze

French Mid-Century Travertine Table Lamp

$2,500

Mid-century modern green Murano glass table lamp, Barovier & Toso Italy, 1940s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-century Modern green blown Murano glass table lamp Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy, circa 1940s

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-century modern green Murano glass table lamp, Barovier & Toso Italy, 1940s

$2,098 Sale Price

20% Off

Harald Östergren, Table Lamp, White-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s

By Upsala Ekeby, Harald Östergren

Located in High Point, NC

, Sweden, 1940s. Lamp features a floral / flower motif. Measurements listed are of lamp itself. Sold

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Harald Östergren, Table Lamp, White-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s

$2,400

German Vintage Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful Mid Century Vintage Brass and Glass Chandelier. Germany, 1940s Lamp sockets: 3x E27 (US

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

German Vintage Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1940s

$5,366

Pair of Mid Century Vintage Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1940s

Located in Berlin, DE

, 1940s. Lamp sockets: 1x

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Vintage Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1940s

$1,788 Sale Price / set

25% Off

Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and wood wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Lamp is configured

Category

1940s Danish Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

$4,200 / set

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency Rembrandt Table Lamps

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of vintage 1940’s Hollywood Regency table lamps for sale. Manufactured by Rembrandt, and are

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency Rembrandt Table Lamps

$1,000 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Vintage 1940's Hollywood Regency Marbro Lamp With Original Shade

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

An outstanding and elaborate Hollywood Regency 1940's Marbro Lamp having it's original shade with

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage 1940's Hollywood Regency Marbro Lamp With Original Shade

$792 Sale Price

57% Off

1940's Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant carved wood floor lamp featuring polished brass base and brass inlay – Italy, 1950s Large

Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian Floor Lamp

$10,500

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 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Marble Obelisk Lamp

$650

Besnard Table Lamp, France 1940's

By Jean Besnard

Located in New York, NY

Crackled glaze ceramic lamp with a series of vertical brown decor. Base Only 13x7

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Besnard Table Lamp, France 1940's

$3,250

1940's maison Baguès table lamp

By Maison Baguès

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very rare table lamp with painted glass by Maison Baguès No shade included Dimensions given

Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's maison Baguès table lamp

$3,100

Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, 1940's

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, 1940's

$19,676

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamps, Large Scale, 1940's

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Very impressive pair of Hollywood Regency style brass table lamps. Maker unknown but very similar

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamps, Large Scale, 1940's

$1,000 / set

1940's table lamp by René Prou

By René Prou

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1940's wrought iron table lamp designed by René Prou Circa 1940's

Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940's table lamp by René Prou

$2,981

Gilbert Rodhe Table Lamp, USA 1940's

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Stacked Oak & Glass table lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Glass, Oak

Gilbert Rodhe Table Lamp, USA 1940's

$4,750

Turned Oregon Pine Lamp, France 1940's

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

A table Lamp reminiscent of the work of JM Frank in Oregon pine with a wire brushed finish. Base

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Pine

Turned Oregon Pine Lamp, France 1940's

$4,850

1940's French Copper Flower Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1940's solid copper French flower table lamp, in vintage original condition with minor

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Copper

1940's French Copper Flower Table Lamp

$1,960

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Counterweight Pendant Ceiling Pendants

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

condition, each lamp and its components has been professionally polished with great care. 1940s. Lamp

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Counterweight Pendant Ceiling Pendants

$17,000 / set

Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Spain 1940's

Located in New York, NY

. Rewired to US standards. Shade not included. Second lamp to create a pair is available.

Category

1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Spain 1940's

$2,850

1940's bronze table lamp by Maison Baguès

By Maison Baguès

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1940's bronze table or floor lamp Dimensions given without shade No shade included Newly re-wired

Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1940's bronze table lamp by Maison Baguès

$3,004

Table Lamp, Functionalism, 1940's

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, glass - Adjustable - Good original condition.

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table Lamp, Functionalism, 1940's

$942

Early Poul Henningsen, 'Water pump' floor lamp, 1940's

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Early Poul Henningsen 'Water pump' floor lamp, designed in 1940 and made at Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Zinc

Early Poul Henningsen, 'Water pump' floor lamp, 1940's

$20,868

1940's Porcelain Table Lamp Style of Henri Matisse

By Henri Matisse

Located in Rochester, NY

Nadia, Circa 1940's. Measures 26" h to top of finial x 5" wide at brass plated base x 5" w across

Category

1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Porcelain Table Lamp Style of Henri Matisse

$250

1940's French Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

circa 1940's French crystal table lamps with sunburst design

Category

1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's French Crystal Table Lamps

$3,200 / set

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks 1940's

By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Örebro, SE

Rare, scandiavian modern table lamp from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, attributed to Harald Notini

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks 1940's

$3,339

A Modernist Peter Pfisterer Table Lamp ca' 1940's

By Peter Pfisterer

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and unusual modernist lamp by Peter Pfisterer, ca' 1940's. Shade pivots to aim light and

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

A Modernist Peter Pfisterer Table Lamp ca' 1940's

$8,500

Floor Lamp / Uplight in Brass by Atelier Torndahl, 1930’s – 1940’s

By Atelier Torndahl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp / Uplight in Brass by Atelier Torndahl, 1930’s – 1940’s Additional Information

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp / Uplight in Brass by Atelier Torndahl, 1930’s – 1940’s

$6,558

Leather Wrapped Table Lamp after Adnet c 1940’s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

from Jacques Adnet, we believe this example was produced in the USA c. 1940’s. The lamp accepts a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Leather Wrapped Table Lamp after Adnet c 1940’s

$395

Pair of 1940's White Lacquer and Nickel Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of White Lacquer and Nickel Lamps, American, circa 1940's. They have a very sculptural form

Category

1940s American Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 1940's White Lacquer and Nickel Lamps

$1,200 Sale Price

57% Off

Estate American Peach Colored Steuben Glass Lamp, Circa 1940's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate American Peach Colored Steuben Glass Lamp, Circa 1940's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Glass

Estate American Peach Colored Steuben Glass Lamp, Circa 1940's.

$2,800

Vintage 1940's Barovier Bubbled Murano Glass Table Lamp

By Barovier

Located in North Miami, FL

. Must have been updated at some point with a Lucite base, Murano glass is original 1940's and in

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Acrylic

Vintage 1940's Barovier Bubbled Murano Glass Table Lamp

$4,800

1940's Cerused Fish Sculpture Lamps with Platform Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s sculpted resin cerused fish sculpture lamps with ebonized wood platform bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Resin

1940's Cerused Fish Sculpture Lamps with Platform Bases

$5,800 / set

1940's French Crystal Glass Ball & Pierced Brass Lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

edge of shade*. Nice quality lamps, circa 1940's. Recently rewired with period cord and plug. Perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's French Crystal Glass Ball & Pierced Brass Lamps

$2,800 / set

1940's Art deco Industrial Gooseneck Metal Desk Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Very rare 1940's gooseneck multidirectional desk table lamp , circa 1940's very nice condition

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940's Art deco Industrial Gooseneck Metal Desk Table Lamp

$275

1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp

By Lariolux

Located in Hanover, MA

Gorgeous high quality table or desk lamp in polished nickel plated brass from Italy, 1940s-1950s

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp

$1,800

1940's Bakelite Early Adjustable Desk Lamp

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Bakelite Early Adjustable Desk Lamp. The lamp was produced in Eastern Europe in the forties

Category

1940s European Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

1940's Bakelite Early Adjustable Desk Lamp

$337

1940's Workshop Task Lamp By EDL

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Workshop Task Lamp By EDL. The lamp was produced by EDL Lighting Ltd, a British company

Category

1940s English Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1940's Workshop Task Lamp By EDL

$475

Height Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, Mahogany and New Lamp Shade, 1940's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Height Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, Mahogany and New Lamp Shade by Josef Frank, 1940's

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Height Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, Mahogany and New Lamp Shade, 1940's

$16,396

Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden ca 1940's

Located in Örebro, SE

A brass, cord, elm floor lamp, Sweden, ca 1940s. Wear and patina consistent with age and use

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden ca 1940's

$3,458

Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Brass, Steel, Opaline Glass Measures: Diameter of the base 40cm 2xE27 or E26 bulb US plug adapter included Re-polished Fully Functional Good Ori...

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940's

$930

1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp

Category

1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp

$2,600

Art Deco Copper and Glass Table Lamp 1940´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco copper and glass table lamp 1940´s. In very good restored conditions. Space style. We

Category

Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Copper and Glass Table Lamp 1940´s

$1,400

Floor Lamp in Brass by Frits Schlegel & Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940's

By Frits Schlegel, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Brass by Frits Schlegel & Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940's Additional Information: Material

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass by Frits Schlegel & Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940's

$38,696

Petite Murano Bullicante Round Ball Table Lamp, 1940's

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Smaller Clear Crystal Globe Bullicante Table Lamp by Murano. Featuring a hand crafted transparent

Category

1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Petite Murano Bullicante Round Ball Table Lamp, 1940's

$1,500

Leather Wrapped Oak Floor Lamp 1940's California Mission Monterey

By Monterey Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Spectacular Oak floor lamp with wrapped leather shaft and fine Hemp cord on base. Golden Oak color

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mission Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Leather Wrapped Oak Floor Lamp 1940's California Mission Monterey

$1,450

Bell table lamp, brass and Murano glass, Barovier, Italy, 1940's

By Barovier

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Bell table lamp, brass and Murano glass, Barovier, Italy, 1940's. original patina.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bell table lamp, brass and Murano glass, Barovier, Italy, 1940's

$1,239

Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1940's

By Hans Bergström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1940's Additional

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1940's

$19,676

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency Drip Glazed Table Lamps

By Royal Haeger

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage pair of Mid century Modern table lamps for sale. They are both in good condition, and rare

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency Drip Glazed Table Lamps

$1,439 Sale Price / set

20% Off

French 1940's Polished Brass & Bronze Neoclassical Style Floor Lamp

Located in Buchanan, NY

This French 1940s brass and bronze neoclassical style floor lamp features a hexagonal base

Category

1940s French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 1940's Polished Brass & Bronze Neoclassical Style Floor Lamp

$1,800

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Potence Floor Lamp, France 1940's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional reading lamp in stitched black leather by Jacques Adnet, this example is entirely

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Potence Floor Lamp, France 1940's

$20,000

French 1940’s Silver Plated Floor Lamp

Located in Buchanan, NY

This French 1940s silver plated floor lamp is a timeless piece that is sure to add vintage charm to

Category

1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1940’s Silver Plated Floor Lamp

$1,390

Hollywood Regency Style Brass Floor Lamp c. 1940/60's

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, sophisticated, and voguish floor lamp, featuring a splayed foot base, which supports the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Brass Floor Lamp c. 1940/60's

$1,200

1940's Brass Candlestick Boudoir Table Lamps, with hand painted shades

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Lovely pair of bedside candlestick table lamps featuring hand painted paper shades and glass ball

Category

1940s English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Brass Candlestick Boudoir Table Lamps, with hand painted shades

$1,400 / set

1940's Gilt wrought iron floor lamp attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1940's Gilt Wrought iron floor lamp with a DEER head Re-wired Dimensions givenwithout shade No

Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940's Gilt wrought iron floor lamp attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux

$5,449 / item

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Vintage 1940S Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage 1940s lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 1940s lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Vintage 1940s lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage 1940s lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern vintage 1940s lamps are of considerable interest. Barovier&Toso, Hans Bergström and Paavo Tynell each produced beautiful vintage 1940s lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage 1940S Lamps?

Prices for vintage 1940s lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage 1940s lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $108,974, while the average can fetch as much as $2,487.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage 1940s Lamps

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.
What is a 1940s style dress?
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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.
Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
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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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
How do I identify a vintage porcelain lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
How do I identify vintage Stiffel lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.