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1940s Black Rayon Crepe + Lace Insert Panel Evening Gown
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful 1940's black rayon crepe evening dress with lace inserts. Such a gorgeous piece!
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red
By Madame Gres
Located in Houston, TX
bottom of the dress, echoing classical antiquity. The dress is accented by a dramatic red pleated drape
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1940s French Evening Gowns
1940s 50
s FULL LENGTH BLACK JET HEAVILY BEADED GOWN W/SASH
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a magnificent black evening gown, entirely covered in black bead work. The elegant silhouette is highlighted with an attached sash, also heavily beaded, which ties over t...
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1940s Evening Gowns
1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set
Located in Houston, TX
We LOVE this 1940s black silk skirt and blouse ensemble. The blouse is incredible; composed of
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution
By Howard Greer
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there!
1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on
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1940s American Ball Gowns
40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Sequin Sleeves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant and noir at the same time. A circa 1940s black crepe dress with white cap sleeves and
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Fabrice Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Floral Beading and Tassel
By Fabrice
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible 1980s - does - 1940s Fabrice black silk cocktail dress! The dress is knee length, with
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Trifari Bow Dress Clip Brooch Sterling 1940
s
By Trifari
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940
Hallmark: Trifari
Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones
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Vintage 1940s Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Condition: perfect
Dimensions: H 1.8 Inch
Materials: base
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Vintage 1940s Brooches
Trifari Rare Dress Clip 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Trifari
Condition: fair
Dimensions: H 2.7 Inch
Materials: sterling silver
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Vintage 1940s Brooches
1940s 35 Carat Citrine Dress Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
Featuring a 35 carat Citrine ring, circa 1940s, American. Set in 18K yellow and rose gold, this
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Massive Dress Clip Eisenberg 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Condition: good
Dimensions: H 3.5 Inch
Materials: base
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Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage Rare Eisenberg Dress Clip 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Condition: very good
Dimensions: H 3 Inch
Materials: base
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Vintage 1940s Brooches
Dress Clip Eisenberg Originals Faux Amethyst 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Materials: base metal, crystals
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Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip With White Rhinestones 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Condition: perfect
Dimensions: H 2.4 Inch
Materials: base
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Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage Dress Clip Brooch 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: -
Condition: very good
Dimensions: H 2.4 Inch
Materials: base metal
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Vintage 1930s Brooches
1940
s Ruby and Diamond Drop Cocktail Dress Earrings in 18ct Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
These earrings are a testament to the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated design of the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1940s Cartier Sapphire Gold Dress Set
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 14ct yellow gold and square cut sapphire dress set. Signed Cartier, numbered 3928. American
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Vintage 1940s American Cufflinks
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Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1940s Cartier Gold
Onyx Men
s Cufflink Dress Set with Original Case
By Cartier
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome antique 1940's men's Dress set, in 14k yellow gold and onyx.
the set includes a
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Vintage 1940s American Collectible Jewelry
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Onyx, Gold
1940s TRIFARI Rhodium and Pave Rhinestone Calla Lily Brooch Pin Dress Clip
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exquisite 1940s piece, designed by Alfred Phillipe for Trifari, this exceptionally detailed
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Original 1940s Retro European Cut Diamond and Rubies Dress Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• Retro
• 1 old European cut diamond H VS1 0.25 CTW
• 8 single cut diamonds ring H VS1 0.20 CTW
• 10 natural square cut rubies 0.30ctw
• Weight: 23 by 13mm
• Height: 8 mm
• Weight: ...
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Shreve
Co. Ladies Pink Gold manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Shreve
Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady’s Swiss Shreve & Co 14K PG dress model circa 1940s. Featuring a 14K PG trapezoidal case with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
French Dress Ring with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
1940's French Dress ring set with 2 Diamonds of approx. 1.85cts total in 18ct Gold and Platinum
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk "1940
s" dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk printed " 1940s " dress. Condition: Excellent. Size 34 ( mannequin
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1980s French Day Dresses
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 Cocktail Dresses
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 Day Dresses
Emma Domb Vintage Black
White Sequin Gown / 1940
s Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant late 1940's vintage Emma Domb evening gown in two-toned black and white. Silk satin with
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1940s American Ball Gowns
Vintage 1940
s Hand Embroidered + Beaded Flowers Black Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic black crepe 1940's dress with hand embroidered and beaded flowers across the bust and right
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1940s 100% Virgin Wool Burgundy Dress
Located in London, GB
This beautiful burgundy red 1940’s dress is made from lightweight 100% virgin wool. The dress
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1940s Day Dresses
Prada Silk Poppy Dress, FW 2000
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Marlborough, GB
Reminiscent of 1940s dresses; a theme throughout this Prada collection
Shown on the runway in yellow, worn by
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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses
Unusual 1940s Stencil Printed Mesh Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1940s dress is quite an unusual piece. The fabric of the dress is a dense very dark navy mesh
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940s Silk Satin Evening Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
creamy ivory silk satin and luscious black velvet come together in this beautiful 1940s dress. Accented
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1940s Evening Dresses
Henri Bendel Velvet Dress with Gold embellishment
Located in New York, NY
Moss green, velvet "at home" dress, circa early 1940's. Dress bodice is slightly empire waist with
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1940s beaded dress clips
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of 1940s dress clips with silver metal flowers that are set with coral glass beads
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Vintage 1940
s Cerulean Blue lace Dress 1940
s tea dress day dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
original 1940's dress is a rare piece to behold.
The V shaped neckline, is framed by a simple shoulder
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1940s Tea Gowns
Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
35mm, it is also rather large for a 1940s dress watch. Gorgeous overall condition.
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Rose Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940
s rose peach silk chiffon pleated bodice delphos dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
late 1940's dress is a rare piece to behold and the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection
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1940s Ballerina Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Silk Pink Floral Dress
Jacket UK 14 US 10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
and in a striped pattern, this original 1940's dress and matching jacket is the perfect addition to
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1940s Dress and Coat Ensembles
Vintage 1940
s pumpkin crepe silk bronze beaded peplum dress cocktail dress UK 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
bronze coloured glass bugle beads, this original 1940's dress is just the piece to add to your seasonal
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
ROLEX Rare Yellow Gold Champs Elysees Model Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Gorgeous and rare 18K yellow gold example of a 1940s dress watch. Fine and charming, this watch
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Swiss Wrist Watches
1940
s Silk Print Day Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
An abstract print in pink, green and lavender is used for this 1940's silk day dress. There is a
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1940s American Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s red soutache embellished dress original 1940
s red dress UK 10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This eye-catching 1940's rouge red dress, rendered in a rayon crepe and embellished with decorative
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940’s Floral Green Crepe Dress
Located in London, GB
A colourful 1940’s day dress featuring the prettiest floral print in tones of green, pink and
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1940s Aesthetic Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Metallic Hand Sequin + Beaded Formal Black Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940's black crepe dress with metallic sequin and beadwork across the front which is all
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1940s American Maxi Dress
1940
s Austrian Hand Knit Claret Wool Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress has a sweet knit collar and cuffs and a great vertical knit design The long sleeves
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1940s Austrian Day Dresses
1940’s Navy Dress With Floral Print and Beading
Located in London, GB
Really stylish and fun asymmetrically cut 1940’s day dress. Made in a beautifully soft navy silky
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1940s Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Autumn Leaf Print Crepe Silk Dress 1940
s Silk Dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk dress, rendered in a soft crepe silk with a pattern of
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1940s Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Cotton Halter Neck Dress 1940
s day dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in a timeless silhouette, this original 1940's cotton dress in a French navy blue, is just
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940
s Yellow and Green Rayon Printed Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely citrus yellow, black and green geometric printed rayon day dress from the 1940's. The V
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1940s American Casual Dresses
1940
s GILBERT ADRIAN chevron print dress with back flounce
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in San Fransisco, CA
length back flounce from Gilbert Adrian dating to the 1940's. The details are amazing and the hand
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1940s American Day Dresses
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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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940
s White Sequin Embellished Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our 1940's white with sequin embellishment dress is a timeless piece with a classic style. It
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1940s Wedding Dresses
Morphew Collection Cotton 1940
S California Tourist Print Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection 1940's Cotton California Tourist Print Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
Morphew Bias Dress Made From 1940
s Cotton Handkerchiefs
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Bias Dress Made From 1940's Cotton Handkerchiefs
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1940s Casual Dresses
kaftan dress made from 1940/50
s cotton chenile
Located in New York, NY
kaftan dress made from 1940/50's cotton chenile
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1940s Maxi Dresses
Vintage 1950
s blue silk organza rhinestone dress smocking pleated UK 10-12 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
sparkling silver inlaid rhinestone features, this original 1940's dress is sure to be a favourite in your
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
VALENTINO Size 8 Floral Chiffon 1940
s Style Ruffle Collar Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely retro summer day dress by VALENTINO. A classic sleeveless low cut shirt style in pink floral
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20th Century Italian Day 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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