What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

A 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 did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

What is a 1940s style dress?

The 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.

A round table is a table that excludes a head and has no sides. With the absence of a head position, round tables create a space of equality. Round tables were popularized by King Aurthur and his knights in 1155. The king wanted to ensure that none of his knights, when seated at table, could claim precedence over the others.

How do I expand a round table?

How you expand a round table depends on its design. With many tables, you pull one side of the table to slide it open and then add the extra leaf. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage expandable tables on 1stDibs.

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

Is a round dining table practical?

Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.

What size is a round card table?

Card tables were either round or square-shaped and would measure around 34” in diameter. Some varieties have folding legs for easy storage. You can shop a collection of round card tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What do I call a half round table?

You can call a half round table a demilune. The name comes from the French word for "half moon" and refers to the semicircular shape of the furniture. Some people also call them crescent tables. Find a range of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.

What is a half-round table called?

A half-round table is called a demilune table or a half-moon table. Demilune tables are popular for spaces that aren’t spacious enough to accommodate a full-size table and are placed flush against the wall. You’ll find a variety of antique half-moon tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

How big is a round table that seats 10?

A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.

Do round dining tables save space?

Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.

Do round coffee tables take up less space?

Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Is a round dining table better in a small space?

Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.

What size round table fits eight chairs?

The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.

How many people can sit at a 48 inch round table?

Typically, four to five people can sit around a 48-inch round dining table. A 60-inch round table can usually accommodate six people, while a 72-inch round table has enough room for approximately eight people. On 1stDibs, find a variety of round dining tables.

How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table?

How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.

1940s Round Table

Dark Wood Vintage Coffee Table

Spanish Revival Wrought Iron

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

1940s Green Round Marble Table by Ico Parisi

$16,151

A beautiful Bidermeier style round gueridon 1940 s

Located in New York, NY

Swedish gueridon, in Biedermeier style. Four legs in darkened wood, joined by a four-sided stretcher. Top surface in ash wood.

Category

20th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A beautiful Bidermeier style round gueridon 1940 s

$6,900

Gio Ponti Style Wooden Round Coffee Table, Italy, 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Saint Ouen, IDF

Elegant round coffee table in the manner of Gio Ponti, manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. Carved

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Style Wooden Round Coffee Table, Italy, 1940s

$2,153

Maurice Rinck 1940s Coffee Table or Round Table

By Rinck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maurice Rinck Coffe table or round table in cherrywood with a glass top. Bronze ball feet

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Maurice Rinck 1940s Coffee Table or Round Table

$3,350

Swedish Round Coffee Table with Cane Top, 1940s

Located in Toulouse, FR

Amazing round coffee table from Sweden, circa 1940. In patinated solid elm with a beautiful carved

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Swedish Round Coffee Table with Cane Top, 1940s

$3,768

1940s French Ornate Decorative Iron Round Table Gilbert Poillerat Style Amazing

Located in Miami, FL

Iron Table construction with exellent craftmanship and detail . Green paint finish with beautiful

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

1940s French Ornate Decorative Iron Round Table Gilbert Poillerat Style Amazing

$1,900

Round Table A70 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s-1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Lund, SE

A birchwood and birch veneer A70 table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s-1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Round Table A70 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s-1940s

$1,375

Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Glass Low Table with Round Top, Milano, 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

Glass octagonal low table, with glass top and wood ring on the top and basement. The body is made

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Glass Low Table with Round Top, Milano, 1940s

$4,546

French Deco Iron Table and Four Chairs

By André Arbus, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1940s French round iron table and four matching chars in the style of Andre Arbus and Gilbert

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

French Deco Iron Table and Four Chairs

$5,800 / set

Rare 1940s Glass Round Table, Italy

Located in Meda, MB

Rare 1940s round table of Italian production. The basement is made of handmade engraved walnut

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare 1940s Glass Round Table, Italy

$5,025

French 1940 s Round Side Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

Handsome side table with mahogany veneers and ebonized legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Wood

French 1940 s Round Side Table

$3,800

1940 s Round Dining Table

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized Walnut with Black Glass Top and Silvered Detailing.

Category

20th Century Dining Room Tables

1940 s Round Dining Table

$7,475

French 1940 s Round Mahogany End Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940s round mahogany end table.

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

French 1940 s Round Mahogany End Table

$4,200

Round 1940 s Brass Coffee Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

Elegant brass coffee table with detailed gallery, turned legs and bowed stretcher with a glass top

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Round 1940 s Brass Coffee Table

$4,800

Round 1940s Side Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

Round French 1940's end table with Rosewood veneered top. base is veneered with ebonized legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Wood

Round 1940s Side Table

$4,800

Pair of Dark Mahogany round end tables c.1940 s

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Round, three tiered dark brown mahogany end tables.

Category

Vintage 1940s American End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Dark Mahogany round end tables c.1940 s

$3,200

1940 s Art Deco Hollywood Regency Round Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1940's original Art Deco coffee table for sale. Beautiful design and style and textured

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1940 s Art Deco Hollywood Regency Round Coffee Table

$1,399

1940 s French Small Round Metal Gueridon Table Model 1344

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s French small round metal gueridon table (Model 1344) 1940’s French small round metal

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tables

Materials

Metal

1940 s French Small Round Metal Gueridon Table Model 1344

$539

1940 s Mahogany Dining Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940's round dining table with tapered legs and brass medallion detail and sabot. The table

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1940 s Mahogany Dining Table

$8,200

1940s Mirrored Small Round Table

Located in IT

Eclectic round mirrored table from Italy from 1940s. The mirror surface is decorated with mosaic

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Sofa Tables

Materials

Mirror

1940s Mirrored Small Round Table

$2,991

Fabulous French 1940 s Round Original Mirrored Side or End Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Extraordinary original vintage French 1940's side or end table in fantastic condition. When we say

Category

Vintage 1940s French Gueridon

Fabulous French 1940 s Round Original Mirrored Side or End Table

$3,980

Round Side Table, Italy, 1940s

Located in Greding, DE

Round side table featuring uniquely designed legs with fluted detailing and slightly recessed feet

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Side Table, Italy, 1940s

$2,632

1940s Round Beech Table, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- good/very good condition with minor signs of wear

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

1940s Round Beech Table, Czechoslovakia

$562

1940 s dark mahogany cocktail table

Located in St. Louis, MO

1940's mahogany round cocktail table

Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1940 s dark mahogany cocktail table

$2,500

1940s Italian Pietra Dura Round Center Table

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s Italian Pietra Dura top table. Round marble tabletop with inlaid pattern and center butterfly

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

1940s Italian Pietra Dura Round Center Table

$4,200

Black Ebonized Pink Mirror Round Deco Style Cocktail Table, France 1940 s

Located in New York, NY

A round ebonized wood cocktail table with a pink mirrored top and edge, the legs have a grooved

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Black Ebonized Pink Mirror Round Deco Style Cocktail Table, France 1940 s

$14,500

Round Coffee Table from the 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Girona, Girona

Round coffee table, rosewood veneer, black stained mahogany cross-brace and stands, French polish

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Round Coffee Table from the 1940s

$3,589

Round Table by Jean Pascaud - France, 1940s

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Circular dining or centre table by renowned French designer and decorator, Jean Pascaud. The

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Round Table by Jean Pascaud - France, 1940s

$2,632

Petite Wood Console Table with Rounded Corners, Denmark 1940s

By Philip Arctander

Located in Chicago, IL

A Scandinavian Modern petite wood console table or desk from the 1940s. The table is constructed of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Petite Wood Console Table with Rounded Corners, Denmark 1940s

$2,800

A Stylish French 1940 s Black Glass Round Table w/Limed Oak Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stylish French 1940's black glass round table with limed oak base; the black glass circular top

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

A Stylish French 1940 s Black Glass Round Table w/Limed Oak Base

$4,875

French Round Oak Center Table with Brass Accents, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1940s French round oak center table with Art Deco influences, characterized by its architectural

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Brass

French Round Oak Center Table with Brass Accents, 1940s

$6,800

Stunning Pair of Round Art Deco Glass-Top Side Tables In Walnut Circa 1940 s

Located in Bernville, PA

Stunning pair of Art Deco glass-top end tables. Professionally and beautifully restored solid

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Pair of Round Art Deco Glass-Top Side Tables In Walnut Circa 1940 s

$5,650 / set

Round wooden table with a cross foot, 1940s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Round wooden table with a cross foot resting on four brass shoes. France, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tables

Materials

Brass

Round wooden table with a cross foot, 1940s

$3,888

Ribbed Round Leg Desk/Dining Table, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940's French very decorative ribbed leg writing desk that can also be used as a dining table

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Ribbed Round Leg Desk/Dining Table, France, 1940s

$6,950

Tripod round coffee table, 1940s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Tripod ebonised wooden round coffee table, side table. The table top made of glass, with a

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tripod round coffee table, 1940s.

$2,835

Osvaldo Borsani Round Coffee Table, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

An elegant and sophisticated coffee table designed by the renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Round Coffee Table, Italy, 1940s

$5,324

1940s Art Deco Round Coffee Table , Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Art Deco Round Coffee Table , Czechoslovakia

$502

Round Art Deco Table, Poland, 1940s, Renovated

Located in Chorzów, PL

Coffee table from the 1940s in the Art Deco style. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Art Deco Table, Poland, 1940s, Renovated

$574

One of a kind Bronze and oak brutalist Swedish Grace round coffee table 1940 s

By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Gunnar Asplund, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Forest, BE

One of a kind round three legged bronze and oak coffee table. Showing elegant antique scenes

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

One of a kind Bronze and oak brutalist Swedish Grace round coffee table 1940 s

$5,383

Polished Palissandre Round Side Table, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century French polished palissandre round side table. Decorative mitered patterned top

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Palisander

Polished Palissandre Round Side Table, France, 1940s

$6,950

Round Deco Coffee Table in Brass, Italy, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round deco coffee table in brass, Italy, 1940s. Double level of round top glasses. Each arm and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Deco Coffee Table in Brass, Italy, 1940s

$2,400

Oak Round Top Square Design Coffee Table, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in New York, NY

1940s French coffee table in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Four twist designed legs with square

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Round Top Square Design Coffee Table, France, 1940s

$7,950

1940s Round Leather Library or Side Table with Faux Book Doors

Located in Richmond, VA

1940s round leather library or side table with faux book doors.

Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Leather

1940s Round Leather Library or Side Table with Faux Book Doors

$3,200

Danish Round Art Deco Side Table / Coffee Table in Walnut, Made in 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful round Art Deco side table / pedestal in walnut. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Round Art Deco Side Table / Coffee Table in Walnut, Made in 1940s

$820

1940s Round Tripod Side or Coffee Table, Beechwood, Engraved Glass, Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Round tripod side or coffee table, beechwood, French polish, "hinds" pattern engraved glass

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

1940s Round Tripod Side or Coffee Table, Beechwood, Engraved Glass, Italy

$2,811

Charles Dudouyt Round Side Table in Oak Wood, France, Late 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking side table was designed by Charles Dudouyt and produced in France in the late 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt Round Side Table in Oak Wood, France, Late 1940s

$2,991

1940s Italian Bronze Occasional Table

Located in Houston, TX

A 1940s stylized Italian round bronze table, patinated black legs, and glass top.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Tables

Materials

Bronze

1940s Italian Bronze Occasional Table

$2,650

Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s Cherrywood Round Dining Table

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Queens, NY

Italian 1940s cherrywood round dining table with scalloped apron supported on four splayed legs

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s Cherrywood Round Dining Table

$11,500

Round table in Art Deco style, Poland, 1940s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco table with a round top from the 1940s. The furniture is in very good condition

Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Round table in Art Deco style, Poland, 1940s.

$957

Scandinavian Modern Round Coffee Table in Birch, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Alvar Aalto

Located in Karis, Nyland

Superb 1940s Scandinavian modern round coffee table in birch. Unknown designer and maker. Solid

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Round Coffee Table in Birch, 1940s

$3,110

Round Art Deco table, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco table from the 1940s, Poland. Dimensions: height 61 cm / diameter 63 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Round Art Deco table, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.

$1,375

Jules Leleu Round Dining Table, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s French Jules Leleu round mitered oak top dining table. Thick apron. Very sculptural. Four

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables

Jules Leleu Round Dining Table, France, 1940s

$16,950

Brass and Glass Round Cocktail Table, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

French round glass top and base cocktail table with a center brass pole. The glass discs at the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Round Cocktail Table, France, 1940s

$2,950

Italian mid century modern medium height liberty lines round coffee table, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid century modern medium height liberty lines round coffee table, 1940s. Medium-height

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian mid century modern medium height liberty lines round coffee table, 1940s

$622

Art Deco Round Table, Poland, 1940s, Renovated

Located in Chorzów, PL

Round, extendable Art Deco table from the first half of the 20th century. The furniture is in

Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Round Table, Poland, 1940s, Renovated

$2,153

1940s Round Two-Tier Maple Side Table with Buffalo Leather Inlay

Located in Chicago, IL

Restored side table constructed of solid maple and maple veneer with inlaid buffalo hide top

Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

1940s Round Two-Tier Maple Side Table with Buffalo Leather Inlay

$2,000

Art Deco table with a round top, Poland, 1940s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco style table from the 1940s. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions: height

Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco table with a round top, Poland, 1940s.

$957

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s round table you’re looking for. A 1940s round table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s round table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s round table made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1940s round table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Rajhastani and Maison Baguès are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s Round Table?

Prices for a 1940s round table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $36,928, while the average can fetch as much as $3,067.

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The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

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Questions About 1940s Round Table

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
What is a 1940s style dress?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The 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.
What is Round Table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A round table is a table that excludes a head and has no sides. With the absence of a head position, round tables create a space of equality. Round tables were popularized by King Aurthur and his knights in 1155. The king wanted to ensure that none of his knights, when seated at table, could claim precedence over the others.
How do I expand a round table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How you expand a round table depends on its design. With many tables, you pull one side of the table to slide it open and then add the extra leaf. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage expandable tables on 1stDibs.
Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
Is a round dining table practical?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
What size is a round card table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Card tables were either round or square-shaped and would measure around 34” in diameter. Some varieties have folding legs for easy storage. You can shop a collection of round card tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What do I call a half round table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can call a half round table a demilune. The name comes from the French word for "half moon" and refers to the semicircular shape of the furniture. Some people also call them crescent tables. Find a range of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.
What is a half-round table called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A half-round table is called a demilune table or a half-moon table. Demilune tables are popular for spaces that aren’t spacious enough to accommodate a full-size table and are placed flush against the wall. You’ll find a variety of antique half-moon tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
How big is a round table that seats 10?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.
Do round dining tables save space?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.
Do round coffee tables take up less space?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Is a round dining table better in a small space?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
What size round table fits eight chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.
How many people can sit at a 48 inch round table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Typically, four to five people can sit around a 48-inch round dining table. A 60-inch round table can usually accommodate six people, while a 72-inch round table has enough room for approximately eight people. On 1stDibs, find a variety of round dining tables.
How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.

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