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1940s Burgundy velvet dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s Burgundy velvet cocktail dress with creme dots. size: 6
14" - across
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black crepe embroidered dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940s Crepe dress with embroidered bodice. Dress comes with sash/belt.
Bust : 33
Waist
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Navy Chiffon Dress with Ruffle Detail
Located in New York, NY
Navy, chiffon dress made in a custom dress shop in New York in 1949.
Bodice is fitted with ruffle
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s 40s Brown Taffeta Formal Dress with Bakelite Buttons + Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning textured metallic 1940's cocktail dress with portrait collar, nipped, belted waist and a
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940S Black Rayon Impressionist Floral Print Dress With Asymmetrical Peplum
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon Impressionist Floral Print Dress With Asymmetrical Peplum
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
40s Black and Pink Rayon Crepe Peplum Dress w/ Rhinestones
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic, classic 1940s rayon crepe dress in pink (top) and black (bottom). At the hip is an
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Irene for Neiman Marcus
By Irene Lentz
Located in New Hope, PA
a sensational dress and jacket ensemble from Irene. Designed in the late 1940's or very early 1950's
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
$1,000
1940s Silk Floral Print Kimono Sleeve Robe with Bow
Located in New York, NY
1940s Silk Floral Print Kimono Sleeve Robe with Bow
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Iconic Adrian Original Cubist-Inspired Dress in Green Gray and Black Drape
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
dress: The man who made Joan Crawford's shoulders famous designed this stunning silk crepe dress as
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk 40
s Inspired Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, black Satin back crepe, 1940's inspired cocktail dress, having a V
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1970s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Chaumet Emerald and Diamond Dress Ring, French, circa 1940
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Chaumet emerald and diamond dress ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural emerald
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.75Ct Yellow Sapphire and 0.84Ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone of this fine example of sapphire jewellery.
Condition
This vintage 1940's ring is excellent
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
0.45Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow and 14k White Gold Dress Ring - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This impressive 1940's diamond
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940S HOWARD GREER Silk Crepe Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Bands &
By Howard Greer
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Silk Crepe Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Bands & Bows
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress Gathered On
Located in New York, NY
who is a size 4. 1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress Gathered On The
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Pearl and 1.70Ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl and 1.70 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part of
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s 15.23 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1940's dress ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer
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1940s Unknown Art Deco 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gemstone dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 10.72 Carat Aquamarine and White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 10.72 carat aquamarine and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.38Ct Diamond, Ruby
Emerald 14k White Gold Dress Ring - Art Deco - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine and
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1940s Art Deco 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.92 carat amethyst and 1.20 carat diamond, platinum dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
4.21 Carat Aquamarine and 1.54 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring, Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Art Deco 4.21 carat aquamarine, 1.54 carat diamond and platinum dress ring; part
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1940s Unknown Art Deco 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1940S Black Rayon Crepe Dietrich Style Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Dietrich Style Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s cocktail dress in black crêpe and black lace appliqué on a tulle base
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in black crêpe and black lace appliqué on a tulle base. Black sequin embroidered on
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Crepe Silk Hibiscus Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's dress, rendered in a cream crepe silk, with a pattern of
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
40s Hibiscus Print Cocktail Dress w/ Tulle Swag and Capelet
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous, vampy, sexy 1940s cocktail dress of rayon or silk crepe and tulle. Large fuchsia
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Late 1940
s Hattie Carnegie Black Dress with Velvet and Pom Pom Details
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1940's Hattie Carnegie crepe dress with pom pom and jet black velvet details at the waist and
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Pauline Trigère Grey Silk Rhinestone Embellished Dress UK 8 US 4
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A truly rare piece to behold, this original late 1940's grey silk Pauline Trigère dress, fully
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress w Keyhole Cutout
Waist Tie
Pink Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress w Keyhole Cutout & Waist Tie & Pink Trim: Bellard
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Chic 1940s 40s Navy Blue Crepe + Nude Illusion Vintage Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a chic vintage 1940s navy blue crepe day dress! Form fitting bodice, with a slight full skirt
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
, dimensional bead clusters and rhinestones for an anything-but-basic little black dress.
Midi-length cocktail
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Spectacular 1940s Film Noir Gold/Black Checked Sateen Cocktail Dress w Hip Drape
Located in Gresham, OR
Spectacular 1940s Film Noir Gold/Black Checked Sateen Cocktail Dress w Hip Drapes: A Barbara
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Martha Gale Brown Velvet Flower Embroidered Pocket Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1940s MARTHA GALE chocolate brown velvet dress! Features soft brown velvet, with a pocket on
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Nicholas Ungar Button-Down Slate Light Wool Trumpet Hem Jersey Dress, 1940s
By Nicholas Ungar
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and subtle 1940s Nicholas Ungar mid-calf length day dress in slate grey lightweight
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Green Jacquard Floral Print Dress, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sleeves style. Approx size: Small- medium
Bust: 38" / Waist: 30" / Shoulder 14" / Dress length: 57 "
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Multi Color Blocking Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s silk dress in pink, black grey and purple silk dress. Soft padded shoulder and button in
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Stunning Vintage Coral Hand Beaded 1940s Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pockets in the dress with a wonderful Low back. Bust: 34 Waist: up to 26 Length: (shoulder to Hem) 27.5
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Ultimate Vintage 1940s Dress Blue Textured Silk W/ Dramatic Neck
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely vintage 1940s dress in the most beautiful, vibrant Royal blue textured silk! Dramatic neck
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s 40s Black + White Striped Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940s party dress in gray, white and black taffeta. Full skirt that swings when you walk
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Vintage Dress - Charles Warner - Mesh Panel Collar + Bow Detailing
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Rainbow Striped Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage party dress in colorful rainbow stripes. Full sweep with gathered shoulders and a
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black Crepe Long Sleeve Chic Asymmetrical Peplum Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s black crepe long sleeve vintage 40s asymmetrical peplum dress! The perfect little black
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Vintage Brown + Black Silk Taffeta Striped Dress with Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Classic 1940s vintage dress in brown and black taffeta. Unlined with front metal zip closure. The
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Large Size Black Silk Crepe Drop Waist Sequin Illusion Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1940s larger size black silk crepe sequined drop waist short sleeve dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Black Silk Velvet Film Noir Double Indemnity Plunge Bias Midi Dress – S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A dress Barbara Stanwyck might have worn alongside Fred MacMurray, this swirling dress reeks of the
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1.09Ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 14 karat white gold set dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry
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1940s German 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 40s Metallic Gold + Black Cocktail Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Details:
Partially Lined
Side Metal Zip Closure
Color: Black and Gold Metallic
Velvet Bodice
Estimated Size: Medium
Measurements:
Bust: Up to 39"
Waist: 28"
Hips: Free...
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Art Deco 1.46 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections.
This stunning, fine and
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1940s Art Deco 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940
s Adrian Original Green Leaves Print Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular early 1940's femme-fatale cocktail dress by the famous Gilbert Adrian. He created the
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Howard Greer Navy-Blue Beaded Silk-Rayon Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cocktail and dinner dresses that he specifically designed to look good seated at a table with stunning
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1950s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Poodle-Dogs Novelty Print Rayon Draped Cocktail Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the 1940's were known for. The button-down plunge blouse is very flattering and effortless to wear
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Red Floral Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* red silk crepe
* floral print
* silk crepe balloon skirt overlay
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Black Floral-Appliques Embroidered Rayon Peplum Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's cocktail dress by "Sobie & Davis". The silhouette is classic
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Chantilly-Lace Illusion One Shoulder Cocktail Wiggle Dress
By Beaumelle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite late 1940's bombshell cocktail dress by the famous "Beaumelle" label. The bodice is an
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Adrian Original Black Rayon Cut-Out Hourglass Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular mid 1940's femme-fatale cocktail dress by the famous Gilbert Adrian. He created the
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Don Loper Black White Abstract Checkered Silk Shelf-Bust Dress
Bolero
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cocktail is a perfect example of his genius. The fabric is a feather-light abstract checkered pure silk
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Beaded Crepe Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1940's mauve rayon crepe party dress is embroidered entirely with swirling lines of
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
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1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of 1940 vintage cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of 1940 vintage cocktail dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1940 vintage cocktail dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dorothy O'Hara, Don Loper and Peggy Hunt are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
How Much are 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses?
Prices for 1940 vintage cocktail dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $22,576, while these items, on average, fetch $665.
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