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.

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Located in Saint Ouen, IDF

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

$1,912

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$15,500

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Located in Paris, ile de france

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Maison Gouffé Signed Beautiful 1940 s Round Dining Table with Bronze Sabot and Mirror Center

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Located in New York, NY

Round walnut and African Mahogany table with cross stretchers.

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Round Walnut and African Mahogany Table, Austria, circa 1940s

$5,000

Italian Round 1940s Walnut Burl Coffee Table

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Round 1940s solid walnut structure coffee table with beautiful walnut burl inlaid in precious

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Italian Round 1940s Walnut Burl Coffee Table

$4,780

French Art Deco, Round Exotic Walnut Gueridon, circa 1940s

Located in Hialeah, FL

A French Art Deco Exotic Walnut Round Gueridon or Accent Table, circa 1940s.

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Wood

French Art Deco, Round Exotic Walnut Gueridon, circa 1940s

$3,100

Tropical Sun Co. Paul Frankl Style Rattan Mahogany Round Coffee Table, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very handsome mid-century Paul Frankl-style rattan and mahogany round coffee table by Tropical

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Tropical Sun Co. Paul Frankl Style Rattan Mahogany Round Coffee Table, 1940s

$1,200

Round Beech Art Deco Side Table with Curved Supports, Italy, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Round beech Art Deco table with curved supports.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Tables

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Round Beech Art Deco Side Table with Curved Supports, Italy, circa 1940s

$4,875

Round 1940s White Lacquer Side Table with Brass Legs, in the Manner of Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Round white lacquer table with brass legs, in the spirit of Maison Jansen.

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Brass

Round 1940s White Lacquer Side Table with Brass Legs, in the Manner of Jansen

$5,625

1940s French Wood and Marble Side Table with Gallery Edge

Located in Houston, TX

This 1940s French round side table features a wooden base with a marble top and gallery edging. The

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1940s French Wood and Marble Side Table with Gallery Edge

$295

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Hialeah, FL

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French Maison Jansen Round Coffee Table Bronze with Marble Top, circa 1940s

$1,600

French Maison Jansen Round Coffee Table Bronze with Marble Top, circa 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Hialeah, FL

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French Maison Jansen Round Coffee Table Bronze with Marble Top, circa 1940s

$2,700

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Hialeah, FL

Classic French Maison Jansen round coffee or cocktail bronze table with onyx top circa 1940s, the

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Classic French Maison Jansen Round Coffee or Cocktail Bronze Table, circa 1940s

$2,100

Midcentury Florentine Italian Round Table Bronze Feet

By Attilio Romano

Located in Firenze, Toscana

1940s-1950s round table made in Florence Italy in walnut, four stylized legs ending with cast

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Wood

Midcentury Florentine Italian Round Table Bronze Feet

$5,019

Elegant 1940 s Wrought Iron Garden Table Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

an elegant vintage 1940's wrought iron round garden table and set of four chairs. the table with a

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Elegant 1940 s Wrought Iron Garden Table Chairs

$2,450

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Located in Firenze, Toscana

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Wood

Round Art Deco French Side Table Double Shelves, 1940s

$2,270

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Located in Hialeah, FL

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Classic French Art Deco Rosewood Round Game Table, circa 1940s

$4,500

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Located in Palermo, Palermo

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Round Italian Coffee Table 1940s Design Paolo Buffa

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1940s Round Table For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Tables for You

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.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.
Do round dining tables save space?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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