1940s Fashion

1940s Ball Gowns

An incredibly rare late 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli Haute Couture navy silk taffeta strapless ball gown: 2-piece Avant Garde construction and classic sophisticated appeal. Long under ski...

Line Vautrin

1940s Brooches

Large and unusual Line Vautrin Clip of gilded bronze. A figure stands over a cascading ribbon form motif which resembles an open mouth snake. Clip is hinged in pieces. Line Vautrin...

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1940s Blouses

Circa 1940/1960 France Sleeveless vest in light blue and beige buckskin, hand painted on a musical theme in the style of Elsa Schiaparelli. Two brown buckskin pockets at the front r...

Mazer Brothers

1940s Drop Necklaces

This vintage signed Mazer Brothers necklace features faceted clear rhinestones in a gold-tone setting. In excellent condition, this necklace measures 15-1/4” x 1-1/2” with a fold-ov...

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1940s Hats

Beautiful vintage piece which combines silk leafs; pearl beading and velvet buds. Wear it as a statement piece. The underside is velvet lattice work.

Joseff of Hollywood

1940s Art Deco Brooches

Joseff of Hollywood Hand Carved Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch from the 1940's. Joseff of Hollywood is primarily known for its signature Art Deco designs in matte green gold. This is ...

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s black crepe dress with floral beading. Condition: Very good. Size 6. Approximate measurements: 36" bust, 25" waist, 34" hips, 44" length. We accept returns for refund. ...

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1940s Bangles

Stunning crimson red marble Bakelite bracelet bangle. Chunky domed shape with geometric leaves deeply carving design all around. Intense red marble tone with cloudy swirling. Measur...

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pink crochet gown. Condition: Very good. Size 6 We accept returns for refund, please see our terms. We offer free ground shipping within the US. Please let us know if you have an...

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1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Southwestern Turquoise and Heishi Shell Necklace. Measures 26 in end to end. Stones measures approx. 15mm /.50 In x 6.6mm / .26 In.. Stones graduate in size. This is out of our mass...

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1940s Clip-on Earrings

French Talosel Swirl Earclips from the 1940's. Talosel resin is worked almost like it was piped from a pastry tube with the addition of a coil of gilt metal chaining in each center. ...

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1940s Bangles

Stunning sangria red marble Bakelite bracelet bangle. Chunky domed oversized shape with unusual deep geometric carving all around. Intense red marble tone with cloudy swirling and tr...

Hattie Carnegie

1940s Brooches

This gorgeous fur Clip with it's large Cabochon Red stones with Bezel Cabs as well * very Old Signed Hattie Carnegie Masterpiece.* It is signed with the very oldest of her signatures...

Elsa Schiaparelli

1940s Skirt Suits

Schiaparelli sage green midi length skirt suit, estimated late 1940s, early 1950s. Criss cross panel at front jacket fastens with mottled green buttons. Light padding at jacket hip c...

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1940s Blazers

1940's ADRIAN jacket with interesting details. Condition: good, some moth bits. Size 6 -8 We accept returns for refund, please see our terms. Free Ground Shipping within the ...

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1940s Evening Gowns

Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that gives off just the right amount of sheen. Buttons up the front with the same silk moire...

Trifari

1940s Brooches

This famous vintage signed Trifari poodle brooch is designed multi-color crystals in sterling silver with a gold vermeil setting. This brooch measures 1-3/4” x 1-3/4” and is signed ...

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1940s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Circa 1940 France Summer dress in cream silk crepe with patterns of grapes in pink, fuchsia, aubergine and sky blue. Sleeves three-quarter, closes on the front by a drape effect. Sl...

Miriam Haskell

1940s Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

This stunning and dramatic necklace by Miriam Haskell is an early work that is unsigned. The gilt metal that makes up small links holds the luscious turquoise glass beads together wi...

1940s Art Deco Brooches

A patented design, this stunning Art Deco brooch comes apart so its pieces may also be used as dress clips. Brains AND beauty? A double threat. Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating...

1940s Clip-on Earrings

Poured glass earrings by Rousillet, Paris. Made of finely detailed glass stamen pegged into a gilt base. Emerald, crystal and milky seafoam colorations. 1940s Paris. Clip back fitti...

Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue

1940s Top Handle Bags

Saks Fifth Avenue 1940s Green alligator handbag & peep toe pumps set The stylish retro ensemble is comprised of a sleek forest green dyed alligator handbag; paired with the matchi...

Irene Lentz, Irene

1940s Blazers

Pristine black tailored jacket by Irene Lentz. Stunning couture detailing and craftsmanship. A rare and collectible piece! Details: Fully Lined Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining ...

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1940s Blazers

Absolutely spectacular Irene Lentz vintage jacket from the 1940s. Pristine couture tailoring with buttons that get smaller towards the middle of the jacket. Darling yellow lining. A ...

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1940s Day Dresses

Fantastic 1940s black dress with a pink and red inset pleat. Pink and red trimmed decorative buttonholes on the breast of the dress. Plunging-V neckline. Unlined with side zip closur...

1940s Shoes

Absolutely incredible museum-quality vintage 40s silk satin platform shoes with colorful prong set rhinestones and peep toes by David Evins. Evins designed footwear for many of the H...

Elsa Schiaparelli

1940s Modern Clip-on Earrings

The combination of faceted smoky topaz crystal glass with turquoise boris aurealis glass stones and clear rhinestones set of with a flower top in gilt metal make these signed Elsa Sc...

1940s Topcoats

Gieves Vintage 1940s Men's Dark Blue Heavy Wool Naval Military Greatcoat Estimated Size: Men's Large. Please check measurement's Chest - 44” / 112cm (allow roughly 2-4" room for mo...

Alfred Philippe for Trifari

1940s More Jewelry

Stunning Trifari Coat Clip Pin Brooch Rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, enameling, Trifari with Crown, Des Pat # illegible. Ball and Torem, Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry, p. ...

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1940s Choker Necklaces

6 strands make up this stunning french necklace. Strung and then wired on to that huge chunk of a clasp. What a focal point for this piece. The orange is spectacular, the matte black...

1940s Cufflinks

Stunning set of Jensen Cufflinks # 61B with matching Tie Bar #61 still in their original box. Designed By Harald Nielsen. Great gift idea for that someone special in your life. This ...

1940s Contemporary More Bracelets

Beautiful guilloche enamel panel bracelet featuring hand painted flowers. The bracelet is hallmarked Norwegian Sterling Silver (925S) and is by Bernard Meldahl. The bracelet features...

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1940s Opera Coats

A gorgeous black moire long opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front through to the drop waist. The skirt portion is A line to the hem. It is...

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1940s Coats

Breathtaking early 1940's A.W.B Boulevard designer coat in the most fabulous black silk-velvet and genuine fox-fur combination. The construction is impeccable and has the type of sea...

Trifari

1940s Brooches

This vintage signed Trifari fur clip is very collectible. It is designed with Trifari’s famous faux moonstones with crystal accents in a gold-plated base metal setting. This brooch ...

1940s Brooches

This vintage 1940s signed CoroCraft brooch features a bird with multi-color enameling and clear crystals throughout its body and wings. It’s in sterling silver with a gold vermeil se...

Trifari

1940s Brooches

This 1940s Trifari fur clip-pin moves with you through the day with a tremblant floral design having clear faceted rhinestone accents in a gold-tone setting. In excellent condition, ...

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1940s Art Deco More Jewelry

This blackened silver tie clip might be unremarkable were it not for the modified enamel fleur de lys at the tip, not to mention the delicate keeper chain on the clip. The machine-en...

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1940s Hats

1940s Black Wool Pancake Hat. Black pancake hat made of wool with texturing and flecks of brown in the felt. Inner cap to hold hat in place.

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1940s Hats

1940s Black Felt Cartwheel Hat. Black cartwheel hat made of beaver felt. Inner hat cap to secure hat to head. Gros-grain band and elastic.

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1940s Day Dresses

1920s-1940s Sheer Cotton Floral Embroidered Boho Folk Dress

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1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe dress with embroidered in white embroidered daisies. Pleated skirt and sheer sleeves and shoulder. This dress has no zipper. Fit best for size 4 and 6 ...

1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautifully perfected KORNHAUSER 1940s burnt orange crepe rayon beaded evening dress! Warm burnt orange color, with thousands of hand-sewn beads, sequins and rhinestones on the front...

1940s Clutches

This lovely little bag was made by Custom Bags by Christine, Detroit, most likely in the 1940s. Made from a nubby black fabric, it features corded seams, a pleated top and a decorat...

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1940s Day Dresses

1940s Crepe Dress With 3D Petals & Asymetrical Shirring

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1940s Shirts

1940s Mens Printed Rayon Rockabilly Shirt Tagged size large.

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1940s Hats

1940s Buttoned Beret. Black Beret with wide band and multi-sizing due to the buttoned fastening on the back of the hat

Lilli Ann

1940s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1940's Lilli Annette Black Suit With Velvet Accents. Black suit set with oversized velvet collar that hangs off the back, velvet cuffs and at the hem of the jacket.

Alfred Philippe for Trifari

1940s Brooches

A beautiful and elegant 'jellybelly' brooch, designed by Alfred Philippe for Trifari in the 1940s, the heyday of Trifari's creativity. 'Jellybellies' (subjects depicted in silver gil...

Salvatore Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo

1940s Shoes

Salvatore Ferragamo, circa 1940's, handmade slingback shoe with strips of colored suede.

Mainbocher, Mainbocher

1940s Pencil Skirts

Stunning 1940s Mainbocher Inc black skirt in a lightweight fabric (seems like a light wool crepe) with a plethora of tassels in a chevron pattern at front waist. Side zip with snaps ...

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1940s Day Dresses

This summery 1940's rayon crepe dress has a whimsical patchwork/bunting print in yellow, blue, pink, purple and green. It is comprised of asymmetric panels with the wrap over skirt ...

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1940s Pencil Skirts

Chic and flattering 1940s cotton skirt with double pleating and a high waist. Unlined with side metal zip and button closure. Fits like a modern size extra small. The waist measures ...

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Dress has side zipper and belt with buttons at the back. ( there is a slight yellowing on the button) ...

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1940s Chain Necklaces

Long gold tone necklace with ridged detail, and featuring fine filigree metal work set with faux coral stones. Length 123cm, 48.42 inches, and the faux coral stones are 7.5mm, .29 in...

1940s Clutches

This is a great vintage dark green crocodile clutch bag from the 1940s. It has a snap closure in the front. There is a pocket in the front and the bag opens into an envelope design...

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1940s More Rings

This one of the most unusual retro rings I have seen. It is 14KT rose gold with approx. 1/2 carat of rubies on the bottom and sides. It has approx. 1 carat of diamonds dispersed th...

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1940s Cuff Bracelets

Gorgeous older piece from a collection of a lady who traveled the southwest in the 40s-50s. Unmarked, construction is correct including the use of sand to balance stones inside. One ...

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1940s Cuff Bracelets

An amazing synergy of two cuff bracelets in gilt clad bakelite with lobed design and alternate reveal of bakelite with tracery giltwork decoration. Canadian manufacture in the early ...

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1940s Hats

1940s Pink Feathered and Flowered Toy Hat. Pink Feathered hat with flowers and velvet detailing. Full face net and head circle clip to hold hat in place.