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Vintage 1940s Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
glamorous small scale armchair and ottoman newly reupholstered in vintage silk
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful black silk sleeveless evening dress with sweetheart neckline. No label but clearly
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Tina Leser Hand-blocked Silk Tie - Rare
By Tina Leser
Located in Bozeman, MT
earliest works are few and far between. Working during the 1930s and into the 1940s in Hawaii, Leser was
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1940s American Ties

Japanese Byobu Golden Silkscreen Paravan, 1940s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Original 1940s Japanese silkscreen also known as Byobu, with golden inner panels. Wooden frame
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silk

1920s-1940s Selendang Songket, Ceremonial Shawl
Located in Taipei, TW
1920s-1940s Selendang Songket, ceremonial shawl, red silk ground with pure gold (was jantung
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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Gold

1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution
By Howard Greer
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! 1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on
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1940s American Ball Gowns

1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
Located in Passaic, NJ
This 1940s era chair has received a full restoration. The frame was gutted, re glued, and
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Navy Blue Silk Ribbon Knit Knee Length Dress and Belt, 1940s
Located in Houston, TX
Unbelievable handwork -- 1940s navy blue silk ribbon knit unlined knee length dress with short
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1940s Day Dresses

Barovier e Toso Glass Table Lamp, Italian, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hoboken, NJ
textured on the surface with raised squares, by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s. In a custom satin silk
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

1940s Arnold Liebes Feathered Mink Cape w/ Bakelite Details Silk Lining
Located in Houston, TX
acorn - like aglets. The cape is lined in black silk with a subtle floral pattern. Perfection. Arnold
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1940s American Capes

1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe
Located in Newark, DE
MARGARET, 9 rue de la paix, Paris, circa 1940 Fabulous crimson silk velvet bath robe, entirely
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1940s French Robes

Tall Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Venini, Murano, Italy, 1940s. In custom silk shade. Measures: 7 ½ in. D, 51 ½ in. H, 16 1/8 in. D, shade
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass, Murano Glass

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl
Located in Taipei, TW
1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, shawl, Chinese silk with double lozenge tie-dyed center
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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Joseph Magnin 1940s Vintage Peep toe Shoes Ankle Strap Silk Leather 4" Heels
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in Portland, OR
These are absolutely exceptional vintage 1940's multi colored silk and black leather peep toe shoes
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1940s American Shoes

Tall Dark Blue Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Hoboken, NJ
, Italy 1940s. In custom silk shade. Measures: 7 in. D, 54 in. H, 16 1/8 in. D shade at widest.  
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, Shawl
Located in Taipei, TW
1920s-1940s Selendang Pelangi Lawon, shawl, Chinese silk with rectangular tie-dyed center and
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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Catania, IT
during the 40s. It is still with the original silk upholstery that presents defects as shown in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gold Glass Lamps by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hoboken, NJ
inclusions, by Barovier e Toso, Italian, 1940s. Measures: 4 1/8” D base 14.5” D shade at widest, 29.75” H.         
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red
By Madame Gres
Located in Houston, TX
Historically important Grecian goddess gown by the legendary Madame Grès. This lavish yet austere, floor length, one shoulder gown features countless hand-stitched chiffon pleats fr...
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1940s French Evening Gowns

1940s Phaa Mau Phii (Fragment), Shaman s Cloth
Located in Taipei, TW
1940s Phaa Mau Phii (fragment), Shaman's cloth, colored supplementary weft on red silk with
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Vintage 1940s Laotian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair of Four-Arm Gilt Bronze Flower and Pot Form Lamps, French, 1940s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of four-arm gilt bronze flower and pot form lamps, French late 1940s. In custom silk shades
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set
Located in Houston, TX
We LOVE this 1940s black silk skirt and blouse ensemble. The blouse is incredible; composed of
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Extraordinary Plum Silk Velvet Coat with Brass Studded Sleeves
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an extraordinary and unusually beautiful, 1940's vintage, plum silk velvet coat with brass
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1940s American Coats

1980s Fabrice Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Floral Beading and Tassel
By Fabrice
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible 1980s - does - 1940s Fabrice black silk cocktail dress! The dress is knee length, with
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

French 40 s Plaster Wall Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty pair of French 1940's palster wall sconces. Blue silk shades included.
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Spectacular Pair of Glass Table Lamps, France, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Spectacular pair of cut-glass table lamps, France, 1940s. Diamond shape. Vintage silk shade. Metal
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
motif along the back with antiqued paint and gold leaf. Textured grey linen/silk upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

1940s Silk Chinese Lounge Pajamas
Located in New York, NY
1940s Silk Chinese Lounge Pjamas
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1940s Loungewear

1930s 1940s Silk Dressing Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s 1940s Silk Dressing Gown
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1930s French Robes

1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans
Located in New York, NY
1940s Silk Kimono with Japanese Fans
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1940s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

1940 s silk and lace deshabillé ( Robe)
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1940's silk and lace "deshabillé" with belt
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1940s French Robes

1940 s Silk Print Day Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
An abstract print in pink, green and lavender is used for this 1940's silk day dress. There is a
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1940s American Day Dresses

1940S Silk Fuchsia Ground And Floral Pattern Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Fuchsia Ground And Floral Pattern Kimono
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1940s Coats

1940s Silk Floral Print Kimono Sleeve Robe with Bow
Located in New York, NY
1940s Silk Floral Print Kimono Sleeve Robe with Bow
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

1940S Silk Japanese Kimono With Shadow Butterfly Ikat Lining
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Japanese Kimono With Shadow Butterfly Ikat Lining
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1940s Car Coats

1940s Silk Print Kimono w/ Peony and Foo Dog Pattern
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s silk, knee-length kimono with peony an water print and metallic embroidered Foo
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1940s Japanese Jackets

Irene 1940 s Silk Coat
By Irene Lentz
Located in New Hope, PA
day! Brilliant daffodil yellow raw silk looks amazing in this 1940's tailored coat or duster.
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1940s American Coats

1940 s Silk House Coat
Located in London, GB
A stunning gown or very glamorous house coat from the 1940s. In a wonderful blue, this gown is a
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1940s Caftans

1940s Silk Embroidered Chinease Coat
Located in London, GB
A stunning silk coat from China in the 1940's.The embroidered coat has black background with
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1940s Coats and Outerwear

Vintage 1940s Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
A very pretty silk chiffon dress in an attractive blue and white print. It has a square neckline
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pair of 1940 s Silk Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
colored metallic silk and have ebonized mahogany legs.
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20th Century Chairs

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the
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1940s French Wedding Dresses

1940s Silk Velvet Black Lacquer Swiveling Vanity Stool
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquered wood stretcher, gold silk velvet and black lacquered tapered legs. Excellent build quality is
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Vintage 1940s American Stools

Materials

Wood

1940s Silk Satin Evening Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
creamy ivory silk satin and luscious black velvet come together in this beautiful 1940s dress. Accented
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1940s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940 s Silk Pink Floral Dress Jacket UK 14 US 10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
and in a striped pattern, this original 1940's dress and matching jacket is the perfect addition to
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1940s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1940 s Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly breathtaking 1940's black crepe silk CC41 dress, with a hand painted and printed
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Silk, Velvet and Beaded Blush Colored Shell Made in Japan
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautiful vintage piece which combines silk leafs; pearl beading and velvet buds. Wear it as a
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1940s Japanese Hats

Vintage 1940 s Autumn Leaf Print Crepe Silk Dress 1940 s Silk Dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk dress, rendered in a soft crepe silk with a pattern of
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Japanese Fan Print Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Jaquard Japanese Fan Print Kimono
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1940s Car Coats

Maggy Rouff coral chiffon goddess gown 1940s
By Maggy Rouff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Truly gorgeous Maggy Rouff 1940s silk draped chiffon goddess gown in coral...The father of the
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1940s French Evening Gowns

vintage 1940 s royal blue silk gold embroidered dragon kimono robe UK 10-14
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly magnificent vintage 1940's silk satin embroidered kimono, in a vibrant shade of Royal
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1940s Robes

Pair of 1940 s Chairs Upholstered in Beige Silk
Located in New York, NY
1940's Chairs Upholstered in Beige Silk
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

1940’s Fine Chinese Silk Bird Embroidery In Pastel Hues Bamboo Frame
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Expertly embroidered in silk in soft luxurious hues. The subject matter speaks for itself. A bird
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Murano Lamp 1940 s
Located in Dallas, TX
custom silk shade.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Silk

1940 s Hand painted Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940's Hand painted Japanese Silk Kimono
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1940s Car Coats

Vintage 1940 s Metallic Purple Silk Taffeta Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1940's long formal maxi gown in metallic accented silk taffeta. Oversized back bow detail
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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk "1940 s" dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk printed " 1940s " dress. Condition: Excellent. Size 34 ( mannequin
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1980s French Day Dresses

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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.

How Much is a 1940s Silk?

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.