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Vintage 1940s 40s Heavy Satin Custom Strapless Gown/ Dress with Cord Detailing
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning heavy satin 1940s gown with hand stitched cord detailing at the bodice and an extra full
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1940s American Wedding Dresses
1940S Black
White Rayon Silk Mini Check Dress With Front Shirred Bodice Bows
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & White Rayon Silk Mini Check Dress With Front Shirred Bodice Bows
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1940s Casual 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 Casual Dresses
Vintage Soutache
Lace Pink Full Sweep Party Dress 1940s 1950s
Located in Sparks, NV
Description: Stunning vintage 1940's/50's pink with mauve/lilac lace and soutache trim cocktail
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1950s Evening Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple Silk Golden Floral Kaftan Made From A 1940
S Japanese
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple Silk Golden Floral Kaftan Made From A 1940'S Japanese Kimono
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans
1940s Eisenberg and Sons Gold Floral Print Silk Crepe Dress w/ Original Buttons
By Eisenberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic and hard-to-find iconic 1940s Eisenberg and Sons gold and white floral print
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black Full Length Rayon Dress with Gold Deco Beadwork
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1940s black silk crepe full length evening dress is unlabelled and its origin is
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
0.45Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow and 14k White Gold Dress Ring - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold ring shank.
This impressive 1940's dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Socrates' head).
This impressive 1940's dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report
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Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Fendi Cocktail Dress
By Fendi
Located in New Hope, PA
A sexy little silk dress from Fendi 365, the print is 1980's does 1940's inspired. This chic little
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1980s Italian Day Dresses
Vintage 1940s Gold + Black Satin Dress + Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Gold and brown printed satin jacket and dress set from the 1940s. The jacket features front button
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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
1940s 1.09 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to the interior with the mark for platinum (PLAT).
This vintage 1940's dress ring is supplied with
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Condition
This vintage 1940s dress ring is
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Day 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 Cocktail Dresses
1940s COUTURE Black Floral Eyelet White Sunburst Detail Cocktail Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's black floral eyelet cocktail dress. Black floral eyelet cutout fabric
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
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1940s American Day Dresses
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
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1940s American Day 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 Cocktail Dresses
1940s Emerald Cut Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the 18k gold fineness mark(18ct).
This vintage 1940s dress ring is supplied with an independent
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940
S Burgundy
Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian R
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle
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1940s Formal Gowns
1980s Valentino Red Polka Dot Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
cut. The dress is 1940's in style with a bow detail on the right hand side, hand-stitched poppers and
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1980s Day Dresses
1940s Heavily Beaded Ivory Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Peplum Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s silver bugle-bead and rhinestone studded rayon crepe cocktail dress in ivory
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
John Galliano 40
s Inspired Chiffon Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, large "cherry" print, 1940's, chiffon day dress with a sweetheart neckline, bias cut
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Late 20th Century French Day Dresses
Rare 1940s Ballerina Novelty Print Rayon Tea Dress with Chiffon Neckline
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage 1940s tea dress has a rare and unusual ballerina novelty print. The
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1940s American Day Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot Silk Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1940's inspired black silk dress has a pussy cat bow at the neckline, a fitted waist, stitched
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1980s French Day Dresses
1940s Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked to the 14 k yellow gold ring shank with the 14 k gold fineness mark 585.
This vintage 1940's
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Patterned Silk Shirt Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, 1940's inspired, silk shirt dress having an underwater sea
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1980s French Day Dresses
1940s Iconic Adrian Original Cubist-Inspired Dress in Green Gray and Black Drape
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
Here's your chance to own a piece of classic Hollywood design! An iconic 1940s Adrian Original
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
Dorothy O
Hara Attributed 1940
s Gold Hand Beaded Detail Halter Gown Size 4-6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dorothy O'Hara attributed custom gown is composed of a gold silk and features sequin and faux pearl applique. There is a zipper closure with hook and eyes. A gorgeous draped des...
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1940s American Evening Gowns
Vintage 1940s 1.93 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
).
This impressive 1940's dress ring is supplied with three independent diamond grading certificates
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1940s Pearl and 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring shank.
This vintage 1940s dress ring has been independently tested using state of the art
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Samuel Winston Black Cocktail Dress W/Ribbon Detail, Circa 1940
By Samuel Winston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black sleeveless cocktail dress with ribbon detail by Samuel Winston, from the 1940's
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1940s Day Dresses
Vintage Royal of California 1940s 40s Tiki Dress, Belt + Bolero Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
the late 1940's. The dress is strapless and features side metal zip closure and pockets. The matching
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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
1940s floor length gown
Located in Austin, TX
1930s / 40s tan floor length linen dress with red, tan and blue print, capped sleeves. Key hole at
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s black lace gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
...Black lace gown from the 1940s, sweetheart neckline, cap sleeves, open back, fully lined in black
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns
1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone.
Condition
This vintage 1940's dress ring is fine quality, set with a pearl
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Black Glads Beaded Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most amazing 1940s glass beaded gown! Classic 40s silhouette with short sleeves and sweetheart
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns
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 Cocktail Dresses
1940S Maroon Rayon Men
s Satin Stripe Pajamas Large Size
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Maroon Rayon Men's Satin Stripe Pajamas Large Size
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940s Multicolor Balloon Sleeve Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
Black crepe bottom half with slight train and balloon sleeve silk stripe top.
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
various occasions and settings. The 1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown is more than just a dress; it's a
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940S Buttercream Yellow
Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House D
Located in New York, NY
1940S Buttercream Yellow & Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House Dress With Pockets
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Buttercream Yellow Sheer Silk Chiffon Couture Hand Stitched Peignoir Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940's 1930's Couture Hand Stitched Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Peignoir
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1930s Cocktail Dresses
Morphew Collection Cream
Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Patchwork Sagittarius
Located in New York, NY
Collection Cream & Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Patchwork Sagittarius Floral Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue
White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Prin
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Blue & White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Print Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
1940S Morphew Collection Purple Silk Printed Made From Japanese Kimono Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1940s MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple Silk Printed Japanese Kimono Kaftan
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans
1940S Rich Soft Hand Painted Silk With Flowers
Gold Details Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Rich Soft Hand Painted Silk With Flowers & Gold Details Kimono
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1940s Japanese Chinese Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange
Black Floral Flutter Sleeve Kaftan Made From 1940S
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange & Black Floral Flutter Sleeve Kaftan Made From 1940S Japanese Kimono Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Full Hawaiin Print Sagittari
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION White Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Full Hawaiin Print Sagittarius Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Red
Navy Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Patchwork Sagittarius D
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Red & Navy Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Patchwork Sagittarius Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Morphew Collection Blue
Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sagittariu
Located in New York, NY
Collection Blue & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sagittarius Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Maggy Rouff coral chiffon goddess gown 1940s
By Maggy Rouff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Truly gorgeous Maggy Rouff 1940s silk draped chiffon goddess gown in coral...The father of the
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1940s French Evening Gowns
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
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Mid-20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s Black Velvet gown with sequins applique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hollywood Glam 1940s V neck Sequin floral appliqué with colors of coral, seafoam green, dusty
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Ski
Located in New York, NY
1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Skirt For Dancing
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1940s Casual Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue
Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print S
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Sagittarius Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
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1940s Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940s dress 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 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Juel Park, Morphew and Don Loper each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a 1940s Dress?
On average, a 1940s dress on 1stDibs sells for $684, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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Questions About 1940s Dress
- 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.
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