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1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
A French Evening Dress in Fibranne Early 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1940
France
Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950
Europe
Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent size 36 frensh
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
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
A French Powder Pink Crepe Satin Ceremonial Dress Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940
France
A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent to French size 35-36.
Unbleached wild silk summer dress - France Circa 1930-1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930-1940
France
Elegant summer dress in unbleached raw silk from the 1930s-1940s, inspired
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1930s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black sequin and silk 2pc gown, custom made from the 1940's. It has short sleeves, layers
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Dorthy O'Hara Vintage Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
SERGEE OF CALIFORNIA c.1940's Yellow Daisy Floral Print Rayon Crepe Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
A French Printed ChiffonSilk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950
France
Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/68
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940
France
Beautiful cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent French Size 35
A French Printed Chiffon Couture Dress Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940
France
An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with
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1930s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
A French Day Dress in Crepe Silk and Lace Circa 1935/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1940
France
Elegant day dress in wine-red or burgundy silk crepe from the late 1930s
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1930s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Vintage 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress is in a mixture of grey, cream and red and has
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage Brown 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress from the 1940s. The dress has a shawl collar, side zip opening, gathering at the
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into Timeless Elegance with the 1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress! Introducing a truly
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940s Dress and Bolero
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress from the 1940s. In a floral print of brown , yellow, green and beige, the
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940s Apple Print Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer dress from the 1940s. The dress has an interesting double collar and button detail
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Vintage Heart Print Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear vintage tea dress from the 1940s. The dress has a button front with elbow
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Black Crepe and Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress from the 1940s. The bodice is a cotton net like fabric with hand painted flowers and
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
French Evening Dress in Tulle net and Goffered Satin Silk Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940
France
Elegant long evening dress, collector's item, in cotton tulle and gold
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1930s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent to French Size 34
An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945
France
Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s
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1930s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent to size 38 in France
1940s Paisley Rayon Maxi Hostess Dress
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this is an excellent example of a hostess dress from the era. With 80
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940S Cotton Egyptian Novelty Printed Dress
Located in New York, NY
Dress has discoloration from age as well as color bleeding from the thread. Elastic in waist
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Feather Print Rayon Wrap Dress
Located in London, GB
Original cold rayon novelty feather print wrap dress dating to the 1940s. It is in really vibrant
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1991 Dolce & Gabbana Documented Runway Studded Black Leather Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra seductive and well-documented Dolce & Gabbana silver studded black leather mini dress
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1990s Italian Vintage Dresses From 1940
VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel feminine in this
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
as a liner. Only the cap sleeves have been left sheer. The dress fastens to the side with a zip that
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1940s British Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black and cream floral printed rayon dress dating from the 1940s. Tiny feminine V neck with a
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940s Ivory Crepe Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crepe dress dating from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline , short sleaves and
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Minx Mode Navy Patriotic Dress With Checkered Ribbon
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1940s navy patriotic dress is incredibly rare and in absolutely impeccable vintage
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
Grey and yellow striped wool day dress - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
Beautiful day dress in grey and yellow striped woven woolen cloth dating
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent to French size 35-36
Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s Chartreuse & Black Crepe Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s chartreuse & black crepe dress with rhinestone bodice. The
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
Little black dress with embroidered ears of wheat - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1943- 1945
France
Interesting little black dress with embroidered white ears of wheat
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36-37
1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress with pockets from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline with decorative buttons, and
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
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Size: Equivalent to French size 37-38
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
Black Crêpe Shirtwaist Dress w Coral Ottoman Crochet Mandarin Placket - M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The perfect blend of bohemian and traditional, this liquid shirt dress combines a bright hand
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From 1940
Size: none; comparable to size M
Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Marion Michael 1940s Sage Green Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A cute day dress by Marion Michaels. In a light sage green jacquard and silk fabric with swirling
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black & White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Thiensville, WI
Halpert
Designer: Jacques Fath
Collection: c.1940's
Style: Back bustle day dress
Color(s): Black/white
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Novelty Rose Print Silk Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s Black Velvet Art Deco Floral Print Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
Circa 1940s, this embossed panne silk velvet dress has a fabulous Art Deco floral and leaf print
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1940s British Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940s Beaded Deep Green Velvet Evening Dress W Ruching & Hip Swag
Located in Portland, OR
green is so rich and sophisticated and the ruched sweetheart bodice of the dress is beautifully beaded
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1940s Vintage Dresses From 1940
Late 1930s Early 1940s White Crepe Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made
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1930s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
Vintage 1940's French Couture Iridescent Ivory Gold Sequin Silk Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture
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1940s French Vintage Dresses From 1940
1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
over the finger, or held by the bridal procession to elevate the fabric.
This dress presents very
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1940s British 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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.
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