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Late 1940s Ceil Chapman Ivory Rayon Faille Ball Gown w Gathered Pouf Hips
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous late 1940s Ceil Chapman ivory rayon faille ball gown with cap sleeves, fitted waist and
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1940s American Ball Gowns
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 Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Fashion Illustration, Lady in Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A Madame Grès Cocktail Dress In Pleated Silk Jersey Numbered 63926 Circa 1950
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
jersey numbered 63926 dating from the late 1940s. Sleeveless dress with pointed neckline and ruché
Category
1950s French Cocktail Dresses
HUISHAN ZHANG 2022 Mercer white crystal embellished silk lined midi dress US6 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
silhouettes of 1940s Hollywood. The Mercer dress hails from the designer's dreamy line up, spun from a breezy
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum and Diamonds / Period Steel Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Watch from 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X 14mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bucherer Platinum
18Kt. Gold Ladies Dress Style Watch 1940
s
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum & 18Kt. Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 10mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
1940
s French Fashion Illustration - Stunning Ballerina In White Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ladies Dress Watch circa 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 1mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1940
s Spanish Colonial Revival Chairs Dressed in Flamingo Garden Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
paradise upholstery. Circa 1940's frames.
Large brass finals on each side with fancy trim and nailhead
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bridgerton Style Ball Dress With Fan
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Longines Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Watch with Matching Bracelet 1940
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum with 14Kt. Gold Bracelet / Genuine Diamonds
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Sexy Black Gown with Rhinestone Studded Sheer Back and Sides
Located in New Hope, PA
peplum below, no doubt inspired by the glamour of the 1940's evening dresses. The dress has a center
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses
Chloe Black Silk Sequin Gown, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s Chloe by Karl Lagerled black silk and sequin dress inspired by 1940s style. Cap
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Tall
Slender 1980
s Copper Brown Silk Evening Gown With Modified Train
Located in Atlanta, GA
visual drape and the modified train at the hem adds a touch of old school drama reminiscent of 1940's
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1980s Evening Dresses
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from the 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Diamonds and Rubies / Gold Filled Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 14mm
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lady in Red Dress Sat at Blue Bench Colorful Flower Garden 1940
s French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Garden Bench
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on canvas unframed
measures: 18 inches high by 20 inches wide
condition: overall very good and sound...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Retro 1940s Mazer Earrings and Dress Clips Brooches
By Mazer
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1940s Mazer suite of earrings and two brooches/dress clips made of goldtone metal and ruby-colored
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Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Art Deco Bow Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage bow double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress
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1940s Slips
Vintage Coro Quivering Camelias Dress Clip Duette Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
One of the most iconic of the Coro 'Duette' s produced by Coro in the 1930s and 1940s. This
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20th Century Brooches
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Rose Gold Dress Watch, circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 33mm
CIRCA: 1940's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels
DIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rima 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36 Length X 13 Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Royal Dux Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine, Woman in Light Green Dress, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Dux hand painted porcelain figurine.
Woman in light green dress with skirt. Czech Republic
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Vintage 1940s Czech Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1940s Love Bird Bias Rayon Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940s Love Bird Bias Rayon Negligee Slip Dress
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1990s Slips
1930s 1940s Satin
Lace Negligee Slip Dress Robe
Located in New York, NY
tone underneath. Can be worn as intended in the boudoir or it could actually make a great wedding dress.
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1940s American Negligees
1940S Purple, Green
White Plaid Cotton Zip Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple, Green & White Plaid Cotton Zip Front Dress
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1940s Car Coats
1940S White Nylon Lace Trim Shirred Bust Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Nylon Lace Trim Shirred Bust Slip Dress
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1940s Slips
Longines Platinum and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm X 10mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940S Ivory
Beige Silk Chiffon Slip Dress With Lace Trimmings
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory & Beige Silk Chiffon Slip Dress With Lace Trimmings
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1940s Slips
Vintage 1940s 40s Dusty Rose Linen Jacket + Skirt Dress Suit
Located in Sparks, NV
Desired)
Circa: 1940's
Marked Size: D
Color: Dusty Rose
Fabric: Feels Like Linen
Label: Jo-Dee
Top
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1940s Skirt Suits
1940s Bonwit Teller Blush Pink Silk and Lace Slip Dress
By Bonwit Teller
Located in London, GB
An original 1940s blush pink silk and lace slip with a fantastic retail label from upmarket
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1940s American Slips
Large 1940s Gold Citrine Dress Ring with Ornate Gold Shank
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Cracted circa 1940, this dress ring boasts a large (25mm x 18mm) gold cirene. The shank of the ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front
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1940s Italian Ties
1940s Vintage Copper Brown Floral Jacquard House Dress or Robe Duster Coat/ Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1940s copper brown floral jacquard house coat or robe with bold shoulders and
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1940s American Overcoats
1940s Vintage Copper Brown Floral Jacquard House Dress or Robe Duster Coat/ Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1940s copper brown floral jacquard house coat or robe with bold shoulders and
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1940s American Overcoats
1940s Stunning Black Jet Glass Bib 11 Strant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
it draped down the back of backless dress
Circa 1940s
Beads measure 6.17mm
Any questions
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Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
1940s Rolex Diamond and 14K Gold Miniature Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
to elegant affairs and always feel well-dressed. This 1940s Retro Rolex Diamond ladies watch is
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens IWC Calatrava C83 14k Rose Gold 35mm Manual Wind 1940s Swiss Vintage NA113
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid rose gold IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava C83 manual wind dress watch
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Pink Satin and Lace Tie Back Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1930s or early 1940s pink satin slip dress with gathered puff shoulders and the armholes
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1930s British Slips
Art Deco Fruit Salad Floral Coro Duette Fur Clips Brooch
By Coro
Located in Miami Beach, FL
dress/fur clips together so they can be worn as one brooch or separately. This mechanism was granted U.S
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1940s Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Stylish French Dress ring set with Diamonds in 18kt Gold. Approx. 1.5cts Diamonds
Finger size
Category
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,500
Tangerine Dream Embroided Rhinestone 1940
s Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
1940's Party Dress. This dress is in a beautiful shade of tangerine orange. In great condition
Category
1940s American Ballerina Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Silk Eisenberg Originals Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* navy blue semi sheer silk
* reversible red bow tie
* red silk lined
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1940s Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Kamehameha Mythical Print Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940's dress
* amazing mythical print silk
* ruffle collar/sleeves and hem
* metal
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Black Mesh White Flowers Strapless Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* black fine mesh
* acetate lining
* metal side zipper
* strapless
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Peggy Hunt Chantilly Lace Illusion Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* black Chantilly lace
* acetate lining
* illusion bodice
* flutter
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
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. Dress has
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1940s American Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Black Embroidered Dramatic Sleeve Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940's dress
* black rayon crepe
* floral embroidered sleeves/collar
* peplum waist
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s David Perlman Halter Dress and Bolero Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* deep blue silk
* fuzzy rhinestone appliques
* peplum waist
* halter
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Pink Umbrella and Rose Print Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* pink striped sear sucker cotton
* umbrella & purple rose print
* slit
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Rayon Crepe Illusion Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* brown rayon crepe
* illusion bodice
* lace shoulder accent
* draped
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Linen and Lace Dress with Bolero Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress and jacket
* chartruese and lilac linen
* lace bodice with beading and
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Frank Starr for Ted Shore Dress with Wrap
By Frank Starr
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress and wrap
* black mesh
* floral print acetate bodice
* strapless bodice
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Eisenburg Film Noir Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Film Noir Cocktail Dress. Designed by Eisenberg and Sons who are also famous fo their jewelry
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black Rayon Cat
Fishbowl Print Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* black rayon
* cat/fish bowl novelty print
* open sleeves
* acetate
Category
1940s Cocktail 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
- 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 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.
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