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Vintage 1940
s era floral bouquet printed dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's era floral bouquet printed silk crepe dress. Gathered detail construction at
Category
1940s American Day Dresses
1940s French Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for U.S standards and fitted with a custom pleated silk shade. They are all height adjustable with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Faux Bamboo Wooden Armchairs with Orange Silk Cushions, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and rare armchairs with wooden faux bamboo structure and fine silk cushions; geometric and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Faux Bamboo
1940s, French Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage brass floor lamp, France, 1950s. Recently rewired and fitted with a custom shade in silk
Category
Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1940s Plaster Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two arm plaster sconces, with stepped body and in custom silk shades, French 1940s. Height
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster, Silk
Arredoluce Midcentury Table Lamp Marble Base and Silk Lampshade, Milano, 1940s
By Arredoluce
Located in Milano, IT
base, silk oval lampshade and brass body.
Good original vintage condition.
The lampshade can be redone
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of Caned French 1940s Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful pair of 1940s caned armchairs are upholstered in silk and cut silk velvet. French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Silk
$5,800 / set
Vintage 1940
s David Perlman Halter Dress and Bolero Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* deep blue silk
* fuzzy rhinestone appliques
* peplum waist
* halter
Category
1940s Cocktail Dresses
Pair Black and Gilt Barrel Chairs, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
silk burlap upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Silk
1940s Chair with custom handwritten gold silk screened fabric
Located in Austin, TX
Attractive cream canvas covered chair with words in French, "antique" lettering all in gold.
Category
20th Century Canadian Chairs
Materials
Maple
1940s Modern Bakelite and Brass Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s modern table lamp made of Bakelite plastic and brass. Brass shows heavy, age appropriate
Category
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Turquoise Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italian, 1940s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Murano glass table lamp, leafy form turquoise color glass on bronze base, Murano, Italian 1940s. In
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1940s Hand Painted
3D Floral Detail Black Silk Organza Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
cut black silk organza. Down the front of the dress is a trail of silk and velvet pink roses that are
Category
1940s Evening Gowns
1940s Malachite Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Box covered of Malachite stone on the exterior, and silk cushion on the inside with brass inside
Category
Mid-20th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
$3,700
Vintage 1940s Chartreuse Silk Halter Asymmetric Ruched Hourglass High-Slit Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous late 1940's 'Old Hollywood' seductively sculpted dress, the detailed construction
Category
1940s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940s Black Cashmere Hat With Silk Satin Band and Rhinestone Accent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black cashmere felt hat with hand-rolled silk satin band, layered bow, and rhinestone accent (black
Category
1940s Hats
French Art Deco Bench with Sabots circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco black lacquer bench. Original bronze sabots. New silk upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Silk, Lacquer
Pair of French 1940s Two Arm Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fluted rounded caps, in the center faceted crystal and bronze loop, in custom pleated silk shades, French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Petite 1940s Italian Blue and White Fortuny Lumbar Decorative Pillow
By Fortuny
Located in Oakland Park, FL
1940s, Italian white and blue Fortuny design “Persiano” fragments decorative lumbar pillow. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Petite 1940s Italian Blue and White Fortuny Lumbar Decorative Pillow
By Fortuny
Located in Oakland Park, FL
1940s, Italian white and blue Fortuny design “Persiano” fragments decorative lumbar pillow. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Stacked Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
custom shade in silk. Brass accents. One small chip near the bottom of the base.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
SET OF FOUR VINTAGE 1940S LAMP SHADES
Located in Geneva, IL
SET OF 4 PINK SILK AND TULLE LAMPSHADES - NEW OLD STOCK (NEVER USED)
TOP DIAMETER OF THE
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Pair of French 1940s Two Arm Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fluted rounded caps, in the center faceted crystal and bronze loop, in custom pleated silk shades, French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French 1940s Two Arm Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fluted rounded caps, in the center faceted crystal and bronze loop, in custom pleated silk shades, French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 1940s Art Moderne Table Lamps Attributed to Hugo Gnam
By Hugo Gnam
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 1940s Art Moderne Table Lamps attributed to Hugo Gnam
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Madler Koffer Steamer Trunk, 1940s
By Moritz Maedler
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
you wanted to.
Measures: Height 107cm/42."
Width 54cm/21"
Depth 47cm/18"
1940s, Germany.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Copper
Alfred Müller Wall Lamps Amba, 1940s
By AMBA, Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Basel, CH
Alfred Müller wall lamps manufactured by AMBA in the 1940s in Switzerland, Basel. High quality
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
2000s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace 1940s Old Hollywood Pin-Up Gown Dress S/M
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Versace
CONDITION: Good- It is actually unworn but has a faint imperfection due
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses
2000
s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace Old Hollywood 1940s Style Pin-Up Gown Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Versace
Please contact for more information and/or photos.
CONDITION: Good
Category
Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress
Pair of 1940s -1950s Art Moderne Brass Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
capitals. Rewired with brass fittings and silk cords. c. 1940s -1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Black Silk Crepe Butterfly Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
1940's black silk crepe dress with pleated shoulders and butterfly sequin motif at the waist.
Category
1940s American Day Dresses
Holly Hoelscher Hand Painted 1950s Silk Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful Holly Hoelscher 1940s/50s silk shirt dress. Stunning piece! Button front with 3/4
Category
1940s American Day Dresses
Art Deco Black Silk Velvet Coat with Gold Embroidery
Beadwork
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an Art Deco gem of an evening coat, probably dating to the late 1930’s to the early 1940’s
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats
Yellow Japanese Obi Bolster Pillow.
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage 1940's Japanese acid yellow silk embroidery Obi bolster pillow with silk backing.
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Feathers, Down
Pair of Swiss Wall Appliques by Alfred Mueller for AMBA
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Basel, CH
A pair of wall appliques by Alfred Mueller for AMBA Basel, Switzerland, 1940's. Adjustable
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Single Bronze Arrow Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
arrow form, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Overall width 14 in, overall height 12 in, depth 7 /14
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Single Bronze Arrow Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
arrow form, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Overall width 14 in, overall height 12 in, depth 7 /14
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Two Arm Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, French 1940s. In custom silk shades, Height 13 1/2 in, width 14 in, depth 7 3/4 in. Shade measures top
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Dore Bronze Sunburst Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, scrolled arms, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Overall height 13 in, overall width 12 in, depth 6 1/2
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze "Arrow" Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
center arrow form, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Overall width 14 in, overall height 12 in, depth
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Pair of Two-Arm Bronze Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, French, 1940s. In custom silk shades, Height 13 1/2 in, width 14 in, depth 7 3/4 in. Shade measures top
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Pair of Two-Arm Bronze Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, French, 1940s. In custom silk shades, height 13 1/2 in, width 14 in, depth 7 3/4 in. Shade measures top
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two Arm Medallion Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
medallion and bronze top ring, French late 1940s. In custom silk shades. Overall height 15 in, width 13 in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Two Arm Bronze Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Substantial weight. Overall dimensions height 18 in, width 16 in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Two Arm Plaster Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two arm plaster sconces, with stepped body and in custom silk shades, French 1940s. Height
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Crosshatch Bronze and Crystal Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
holders, in the style of Jules Leleu, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Shades measure each top
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Crosshatch Bronze and Crystal Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
holders, in the style of Jules Leleu, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Overall height 13 1/2 in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flanked by giltwood foliates, each sconce with two looping brass arms, in custom silk shades, French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flanked by giltwood foliates, each sconce with two looping brass arms, in custom silk shades, French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Crosshatch Bronze and Crystal Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
holders, in the style of Jules Leleu, French 1940s. In custom silk shades. Overall height 13 1/2 in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Carved Gilt Wood Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flanked by gilt wood foliates, each sconce with two looping brass arms, in custom silk shades. French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Carved Gilt Wood Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flanked by gilt wood foliates, each sconce with two looping brass arms, in custom silk shades. French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French 40
s Plaster Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very pretty pair of French 1940's plaster wall sconces. Blue silk shades included.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Two Arm Plaster Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two arm plaster sconces, with stepped body and in custom silk shades, French 1940s. Height
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
$4,000
French beechwood stool
Located in Hudson, NY
French Beechwood stool circa 1940's upholstered in scalamandre silk velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
$1,950
Pair of Unique Organic Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with brass fittings and silk cords. c.1940s - 1950s
Shades not included.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
gilt detailing. These modern Regency style decorative lamps are rewired with brass fittings and silk
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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1940s Silk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s silk you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, silk and metal, every 1940s silk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s silk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s silk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s silk over the years, but those crafted by Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a 1940s silk at 1stDibs is $1,899, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
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