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.

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.

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.

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

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Round Mauser Werke Waldeck Side Bauhaus Table in Metal Beech Produced in 1940s

$4,192

Wabi Sabi Round Dark Stained Coffee Table, France circa 1940s

Located in San Angelo, TX

A stunning round Wabi-Sabi rustic coffee table from France, circa 1940s. Here is a rustic round

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

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Round Dark Stained Coffee Table, France circa 1940s

$4,890

Round Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1940s / 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Round dining table by lImari Tapiovaara from the 1940s / 1950s. Birch frame. Good vintage condition

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Round Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1940s / 1950s

$3,832

Brass Gold Round Table with Marble Top, France, circa 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Beautiful brass coffee table in the shape of birds with marble top. Produced in France in 1940s

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Brass Gold Round Table with Marble Top, France, circa 1940s

$837

Art Deco Round Table, Poland, 1940s, Renovated

Located in Chorzów, PL

An Art Deco table from the 1940s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional

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Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Round Table, Poland, 1940s, Renovated

$958

1940s Original Round Thonet Small Dining, Side, Table

By Michael Thonet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s original round Thonet small dining – side – table. Founded in the early 19th century by

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bentwood

1940s Original Round Thonet Small Dining, Side, Table

$1,084

Danish Art Deco, Round Stoneware Table Lamp, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

An early 20th century round ceramic table lamp with black glaze. Made in Denmark. A beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Danish Art Deco, Round Stoneware Table Lamp, 1940s

$450

Art Deco Round Wood and Ebonized Wood Dining Table, Italy, 1940s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in wood and ebonized wood. In excellent original condition.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Round Wood and Ebonized Wood Dining Table, Italy, 1940s

$2,874

Italian mid century Round Dining Table in Wood and Dark Marble, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid century modern Round dining table in wood and dark marble, 1940 Dining table with round

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian mid century Round Dining Table in Wood and Dark Marble, 1940s

$8,983

Round Glass Coffee Table by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Round coffee table designed by Bertil Fridhagen. Produced in Sweden by Bodafors during the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Glass Coffee Table by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

$3,832

French Designer Douduy Round Cocktail Table, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s French designer Douduy round cocktail table with signature whimsical three sphere base.

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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Designer Douduy Round Cocktail Table, France, 1940s

$5,950

Art Deco round table from the 1940s, Poland

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco table from the 1940s, Poland. Dimensions: height 78 cm / diameter 101 cm

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Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco round table from the 1940s, Poland

$2,275

Pair of Midcentury Round Olive Wood and Ash Dining Table, Italy, 1940s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

They feature an olive wood top and an ash pedestal. They may show slight traces of use since they're vintage, but they can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Olive

Pair of Midcentury Round Olive Wood and Ash Dining Table, Italy, 1940s

$2,245 / set

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

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco dining table from the 1940s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional

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Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

$2,395

Italian Wood and Glass 1940s Round Coffee Table in the Style of Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This elegant coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1940s and it is attributed to Guglielmo

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Wood and Glass 1940s Round Coffee Table in the Style of Guglielmo Ulrich

$2,754

Round French 1940s Cerused Oak Guéridon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round French 1940s cerused oak Guéridon.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Gueridon

Round French 1940s Cerused Oak Guéridon

$2,800

Art Deco Round Dining Table, Poland, 1940s, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco extendable table from the Mid-20th Century. Furniture in very good condition, after

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Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Round Dining Table, Poland, 1940s, After Renovation

$2,515

Gio Ponti Round Coffee Table Italian Art Deco, Ebonized Wood, Italy, 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful professionally restored Italian Art Deco 1940s table, ebonized cherrywood and blond teak

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

Materials

Fruitwood, Teak, Wood

Gio Ponti Round Coffee Table Italian Art Deco, Ebonized Wood, Italy, 1940s

$2,994

Bakelite Mid Century Round Side Table with Chrome Base Airborne Furniture, 1940s

Located in London, GB

British bakelite topped side table with chrome steel base. Produced in the 1940s, this modernist

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bakelite Mid Century Round Side Table with Chrome Base Airborne Furniture, 1940s

$539

Round Coffee Table by Karel Koželka Antonin Kropáček for Interier Praha, 1940s

By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek, Interiér Praha

Located in Żory, PL

This round coffee table in oak veneer and glass was designed in 1944 by Karel Koželka and Antonin

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Round Coffee Table by Karel Koželka Antonin Kropáček for Interier Praha, 1940s

$766

Coffee Table Italian Art Deco 1940s Round Glass Lacquered Wood, Ico Parisi Style

By Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

Italian coffee table Art Deco 1940s round wood lacquered black glass top. In the style of Ico

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

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table Italian Art Deco 1940s Round Glass Lacquered Wood, Ico Parisi Style

$2,275

French Ebonized Round End Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940s ebonized round end table with inset mirror top

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Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

French Ebonized Round End Table

Louis XVI, Round Gueridons, Satinwood, Bronze, Rams Motif, France, 1940s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Large and Impressive Louis XV style marble-top tables or guerdons with rams heads. A

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI, Round Gueridons, Satinwood, Bronze, Rams Motif, France, 1940s

$5,850 / set

Decorative Round Wooden Art Deco Table Lamp, Danish Modern, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A mid 20th century round wooden table lamp with a painted surface. Made in Denmark. Beautiful shape

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Decorative Round Wooden Art Deco Table Lamp, Danish Modern, 1940s

$380

Art Nouveau Round Mirror Silver English Dressing Table Mirror, Legs, 1930-1940s

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exquisite round silver English dressing table mirror with legs and wood on the back. With

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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Round Mirror Silver English Dressing Table Mirror, Legs, 1930-1940s

$766

Ico Parisi Art Deco Italian Glass Lacquered and Wood Round Coffee Table, 1940s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Art Deco round black lacquered wood with glass top coffee table. It was produced

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

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi Art Deco Italian Glass Lacquered and Wood Round Coffee Table, 1940s

$2,275

Gio Ponti Round Coffee Table in Walnut and Mahogany Italian Manufacture 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Round shaped coffee table with three legs, in walnut wood, mahogany and brass details, designed by

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Mahogany

Gio Ponti Round Coffee Table in Walnut and Mahogany Italian Manufacture 1940s

$5,030

Mid-Century Round Dining or Centre Hall Maple Table, Italy, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Polished maple dining table with cut-out decorative legs from Italy, 1940s. The table can be used

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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Round Dining or Centre Hall Maple Table, Italy, 1940s

$7,950

Chinese Modern Style Round End Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

American 1940s Chinese Modern Style round end table, antique red finish

Category

Vintage 1940s End Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Modern Style Round End Table

$3,800

Art Deco, Round Pedestal / Side Table in Walnut, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

This luxurious round pedestal/side table is a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of a Danish

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco, Round Pedestal / Side Table in Walnut, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

$2,200

Art Deco Round Table with Chairs, Poland, 1940s, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco table with four chairs from the 1940s. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Round Table with Chairs, Poland, 1940s, After Renovation

$6,587 / set

Round Coffee Table by K. Koželka and A. Kropáček, 1940s

By Interiér Praha, Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek

Located in Żory, PL

Round coffee table designed in 1944 by Karel Koželka and Antonin Kropácek for Ceské Umelecké Dílny

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Vintage 1940s Czech Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Coffee Table by K. Koželka and A. Kropáček, 1940s

$766

Elegant Mahogany Round Dining Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940's Round Dining Table with tapered legs and fluted brass medallion detail and sabot.The

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant Mahogany Round Dining Table

$8,200

1940s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Round Coffee Table, Unmarked

By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Charleston, SC

Newly refinished Early solid maple 36” round coffee table. Designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

1940s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Round Coffee Table, Unmarked

$1,030

Sculptural wooden side table in solid Oak, France 1940s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Sculptural Art-deco side table, France 1940s. A dark stained Oak round table top rests on a

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Sculptural wooden side table in solid Oak, France 1940s

$5,989

Small Brown Round Table, Czech Functionalism, Material Oak, Glass, 1940s

By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small table, Czechia, material oak Period: 1940-1949.

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Small Brown Round Table, Czech Functionalism, Material Oak, Glass, 1940s

$443

Ralph Lauren Black One Fifth Scroll Hall Table, Neo Romantic 1940 s Style

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Plainview, NY

Romantic school of 1940's. The round table top is sitting on four stylish and dramatic scroll supports and

Category

1990s American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Lacquer

Ralph Lauren Black One Fifth Scroll Hall Table, Neo Romantic 1940 s Style

$4,700

Art Deco, Round Dining Table in Walnut, Swedish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A decadent Art Deco round dining table with solid wood frame, top made in walnut veneer. Made in

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco, Round Dining Table in Walnut, Swedish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1940s

$3,200

Midcentury English Round/Oval Dining Table Pedestal Base with Leaf Oak, c. 1940s

Located in Tyler, TX

~~ROUND/OVAL~~circa 1940s Beautiful oak top with 4-legged pedestal base ~~beautiful rich honey oak

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury English Round/Oval Dining Table Pedestal Base with Leaf Oak, c. 1940s

$3,950

Stunning Bronze Round Coffee Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940's large round coffee table with two glass shelves. This table has turned legs and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Bronze Round Coffee Table

$5,400

Charles Dudouyt Side Table, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Art-deco side table by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s. A dark stained mahogany round table top rests

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt Side Table, France, 1940s

$6,827

French Round Brass and Black Glass Side Table

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1940s round French side table has a black glass top with a reticulated brass gallery, reeded

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Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Round Brass and Black Glass Side Table

$895

Style of Charles Dudouyt Walnut Side Table, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in New York, NY

1940s French round side table in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Stacked three tier donut shapes

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tables

Materials

Walnut

Style of Charles Dudouyt Walnut Side Table, France, 1940s

$4,950 / item

1940s French Brass Faux Bamboo and Leather End Table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Queens, NY

French 1940s low round end table with three brass faux bamboo legs supporting an inset black

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s French Brass Faux Bamboo and Leather End Table by Jacques Adnet

$2,850

1940s Round Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This unique 1940s bar cart features a minimal circular frame with two shelves in mahogany and a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

1940s Round Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart

$1,275

Round French Style End Table by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1940s Round French style side table by John Widdicomb. Fluted legs and what appears to be a

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Round French Style End Table by John Widdicomb

$195

Pair of 1940s French Brass Faux Bamboo and Leather End Tables by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French 1940s low round end tables with 3 brass faux bamboo legs supporting an inset black

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940s French Brass Faux Bamboo and Leather End Tables by Jacques Adnet

$7,500

Art Deco Brass and Shiny Black Lacquer Rounded Bottle Holder Tray, France, 1940s

Located in IT

Brass and shiny black lacquer rounded bottle holder tray, France 1940s. Four wheels make it easy to

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass and Shiny Black Lacquer Rounded Bottle Holder Tray, France, 1940s

$1,078

1940s Round Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart with Wood Wheels

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This unique 1940s bar cart features a minimal circular frame with two shelves in mahogany and a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

1940s Round Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart with Wood Wheels

1940s French Circular Hand-Hammered Iron Coffee Table with Verre Églomisé Top

Located in Queens, NY

French 1940s round hand-hammered iron coffee table with triple scroll design base supporting an

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1940s French Circular Hand-Hammered Iron Coffee Table with Verre Églomisé Top

$7,500

Round Gilt Cocktail Table with Pink Marble Top

By French Foundry Pierret-Depaix et Cie

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Likely Italy, 1940s Beautiful smaller round cocktail table with a gorgeous pink marble top and an

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Round Gilt Cocktail Table with Pink Marble Top

$1,125

Art Deco Chrome Celluloid Mantle Shelf Clock with Round Face, 1930s-1940s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

, circa the 1930s-1940s. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions are 6.5" W x 2.5" D x 6.5" H.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Celluloid Mantle Shelf Clock with Round Face, 1930s-1940s

$400

Art Deco Style End Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

French walnut 1940's round end table with curved legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Art Deco Style End Table

$4,800

Small Round Contoured Dining Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1940s, round dining set includes table with white Vitrolite glass top and black lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Vitrolite

Small Round Contoured Dining Set

$2,800

Spanish Gilt Metal Gueridon Side Table

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1940s Spanish small round metal side table in gilded finish with tri foot base, open work

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Gueridon

Materials

Metal

Spanish Gilt Metal Gueridon Side Table

$1,495

Set of Round Art Deco Tables, Poland, 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of tables in the Art Deco style from the 1940s. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Set of Round Art Deco Tables, Poland, 1940s

$1,078 / set

French Gilded Glass Filigree End Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) round gilded glass topped end table with gilt metal filigree apron and

Category

20th Century French End Tables

Materials

Metal

French Gilded Glass Filigree End Table

$16,000

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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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.
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.
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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