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Vintage Dresses From 1940

Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940

Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940

By Don Loper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering detail down the side seam, a fitted waist, hooks at the top shoulder, and a zipper at th...

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

A patriotic embroidered dress dating from the Liberation of France Circa 1945
A patriotic embroidered dress dating from the Liberation of France Circa 1945

A patriotic embroidered dress dating from the Liberation of France Circa 1945

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1945 France A touching tricolour and patriotic simple dress dating from the Liberation of France after the Second World War in 1944. After several years of scarcity, the dress ...

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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940s Silk Chiffon Abstract Floral Print Dress In Fall Colors From Kay Spreckles
1940s Silk Chiffon Abstract Floral Print Dress In Fall Colors From Kay Spreckles

1940s Silk Chiffon Abstract Floral Print Dress In Fall Colors From Kay Spreckles

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Silk Chiffon Abstract Floral Print Dress In Fall Colors: From the wardrobe of well-known socialite Kay Spreckles. Early 1940s custom made couture in 2 pieces. Layered chiffon ...

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

Located in New York, NY

Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Paris

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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is custom made from a 1940's dress kit/pattern, using a heavier weight tapestry fabric, fully lined, with a zipper up the back.

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA
Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA

Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Large classic EISENBERG CLIP, from the great American master of stone! His creations compete in light and color with the most prcious stones. Dimensions: Clip height 11 cm - Cli...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Dresses From 1940

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Dress Watch from 1940s
Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Dress Watch from 1940s

Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Dress Watch from 1940s

By Birks

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum Diamond and Sapphire CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32 Length X 15 Wi...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Girl with Bow Dress with Flower in Her Hair from Wallendorf, 1940s
Girl with Bow Dress with Flower in Her Hair from Wallendorf, 1940s

Girl with Bow Dress with Flower in Her Hair from Wallendorf, 1940s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Ceramic sculpture of a girl with a bow dress with flower in her hair of Wallendorf.

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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Materials

Porcelain

"Formal Dress Called <Of The Maghzen>", from "Costumes of Morocco"
"Formal Dress Called <Of The Maghzen>", from "Costumes of Morocco"

"Formal Dress Called <Of The Maghzen>", from "Costumes of Morocco"

By Jean Besancenot

Located in Detroit, MI

"Costume du D'Apparat dit du Maghzen" translated to "Formal Dress Called " is plate number 14 in Jean Besancenot's stunning portraits and depictions of the people of Morocco from his...

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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip
Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip

Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in New York, NY

Sparkling Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip from the 1940's. These large crystals are the signatures of Eisenberg design, set in white metal with baguettes and pave accents.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Mens Dove Gray Suede Dress Gloves
Vintage Mens Dove Gray Suede Dress Gloves

Vintage Mens Dove Gray Suede Dress Gloves

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Brooks Brothers Mens Dove Gray Suede Dress Gloves from the 1940's. Size 8.5 Mens buttery soft suede.

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

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kaftan dress made from 1940/50's cotton chenile
kaftan dress made from 1940/50's cotton chenile

kaftan dress made from 1940/50's cotton chenile

Located in New York, NY

kaftan dress made from 1940/50's cotton chenile

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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940's Yellow and Green Rayon Printed Dress
1940's Yellow and Green Rayon Printed Dress

1940's Yellow and Green Rayon Printed Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Lovely citrus yellow, black and green geometric printed rayon day dress from the 1940's. The V neckline is finished with a gathering at the waist.

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress
Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress

Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate bias cut vintage dress from the 1940's. Flattering asymmetrical cut with a sequin and beaded bodice.

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940's Larger Size Beaded Black Crepe Evening Dress
1940's Larger Size Beaded Black Crepe Evening Dress

1940's Larger Size Beaded Black Crepe Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

This elegant black crepe dress from the 1940's has a V shaped neckline, short sleeves and a natural waist with self tie.

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress
1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a Greco-Roman influence.

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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940

A patriotic embroidered dress dating from the Liberation of France Circa 1945
A patriotic embroidered dress dating from the Liberation of France Circa 1945

A patriotic embroidered dress dating from the Liberation of France Circa 1945

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1945 France A touching tricolour and patriotic simple dress dating from the Liberation of France after the Second World War in 1944. After several years of scarcity, the dress ...

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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940

Henry Birks & Sons Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940's
Henry Birks & Sons Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940's

Henry Birks & Sons Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940's

By Birks and Son

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum with Stainless Cord Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Vintage 1940 Omega 14KT Gold Sub-Seconds Dress Watch
Vintage 1940 Omega 14KT Gold Sub-Seconds Dress Watch

Vintage 1940 Omega 14KT Gold Sub-Seconds Dress Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage Omega dress watch from circa 1940 exemplifies the understated sophistication and precision craftsmanship that defined Swiss watchmaking during the era.

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20th Century Vintage Dresses From 1940

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 750 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Mixed M...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Longines Platinum Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch from 1945
Longines Platinum Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch from 1945

Longines Platinum Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch from 1945

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamond and Sapphire CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm ...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940's Beige and Floral Shirtwaist Dress with Belt
1940's Beige and Floral Shirtwaist Dress with Belt

1940's Beige and Floral Shirtwaist Dress with Belt

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beige rayon shirtwaist dress from the 1940's. The dress has an all over delicate print of green flowers with sequin and bead embellishments interspersed throughout.

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

Black lace & chiffon dress from the 1940s
Black lace & chiffon dress from the 1940s

Black lace & chiffon dress from the 1940s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Black lace & chiffon dress 1940s...Shear black lace is expertly pieced and finished making this an unusually beautiful dress, the deep open neckline is trimmed in a delicate ruffle, ...

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940s Crepe Paisley Print Dress
1940s Crepe Paisley Print Dress

1940s Crepe Paisley Print Dress

Located in London, GB

A rare find, this beautiful paisley print dress from the 1940’s features three gorgeous beaded buttons to the front, matching original belt and pretty ¾ length sleeves.

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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940

Vintage 40s Iridescent Olive Silk Taffeta Asymmetric Dress
Vintage 40s Iridescent Olive Silk Taffeta Asymmetric Dress

Vintage 40s Iridescent Olive Silk Taffeta Asymmetric Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Deep olive green silk taffeta formal dress from the 1940's by American designer Eleanor Boldt.

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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

1940s  Polished Cotton Floral Print Short Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
1940s  Polished Cotton Floral Print Short Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress

1940s Polished Cotton Floral Print Short Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is a beautiful full length maxi dress from the 1940's. The fabric is a polished cotton which has a soft touch and a beautiful sheen.

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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940

1950's American Western Wear Two Piece Patio Dress
1950's American Western Wear Two Piece Patio Dress

1950's American Western Wear Two Piece Patio Dress

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1950's American Western Wear Two Piece Patio Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

Patio dresses came into fashion from the 1940's through the 1950's and incorporated Native American motifs with the casual style of a day dress for a distinct Western wear vibe.

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1950s American Vintage Dresses From 1940

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940's
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940's

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamonds / Period Steel Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Watch from 1940's
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Watch from 1940's

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Watch from 1940's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X 14mm Width MOVEMENT ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from the 1940's
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from the 1940's

Elgin 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from the 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Rose Gold / Diamonds and Rubies / Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Rima 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from, 1940s
Rima 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from, 1940s

Rima 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from, 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36 Length X 13 Width MOVEMENT ...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Dresses From 1940

Set of 2 Capodimonte Figurines by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s
Set of 2 Capodimonte Figurines by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s

Set of 2 Capodimonte Figurines by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

In 1972 he founded "Elite la Porcellana D'Arte" to which he dedicated 20 years of his life, where he created many small porcelain sculptures, all signed "Sandro Maggioni", highly cov...

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1980s Italian Vintage Dresses From 1940

Materials

Porcelain

1940's Adrian Crepe Dress with Bows
1940's Adrian Crepe Dress with Bows

1940's Adrian Crepe Dress with Bows

By Adrian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely bias cut black crepe 1940's dress from renowned American costume designer Adrian.

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By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Dorothy O'Hara

Located in Sparks, NV

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By Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early in Ralph Lauren's historic career, he began to tap into early Americana- as illustrated by this iconic prairie dress. Apron pockets with a tie belt waist. Important piece of fa...

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Irene Lentz

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Located in Nashville, TN

endered in the softest shade of sand coloured cotton, embellished with floral embroidery in shades of white and green, this original late 1950's dress is a timeless piece to add to y...

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By Bill Blass, Maurice Rentner

Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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20th Century French Vintage Dresses From 1940

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Vintage Dresses From 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage dresses from 1940 for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Gray and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Blue and more. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage dresses from 1940 among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Morphew are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Dresses From 1940?

Prices for a vintage dresses from 1940 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $4,800, while, on average they fetch $888.

Questions About Vintage Dresses From 1940

  • 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.