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1940S Ivory Silk Short Sleeve Button Down Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Silk Short Sleeve Button Down Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Black Silk Jacquard Mens Asian Lounge Pajamas
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Jacquard Mens Asian Lounge Pajamas
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1940s Pajamas

1940S Cream Silk Fireworks Jacquard Mens Pajama Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cream Silk Fireworks Jacquard Mens Pajama Top
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940S Ice Blue Silk Chiffon Jersey Negligee Rare
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ice Blue Silk Chiffon Jersey Negligee Rare
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1940s Negligees

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. This short version dates to the 1940s, and is made from rinzu, a type of silk that is first woven in a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Jackets

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. This short version dates to the 1940s, and is made from rinzu, a type of silk that is first woven in a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Jackets

Stunning 1940 s Hollywood Cut Crystal Sconce with Crystal Plume Detail
Located in New York, NY
elegant splendor of 1940s Hollywood. It has been with two lights, ivory silk shades, and polished brass
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

1940s Regency Mahogany Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
, celery and warm coral silk fabric.
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Vintage 1940s American Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

1940s Claire McCardell by Townley Navy Silk Dress
By Claire McCardell, Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley
Located in London, GB
A very elegant mid to late 1940s Claire McCardell circle print dress, with V shaped back and front
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1940s American Evening Dresses

1940S Japanese Silk Entirely Embroidered In Metallic Gold Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Japanese Silk Entirely Embroidered In Metallic Gold Kimono
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1940s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

1940S Peach Bias Cut Silk Lace Trim Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Bias Cut Silk & Lace Trim Slip Dress
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1940s Slips

1940S Champagne Silk Satin Hand-Embroidered Chinese Bed Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Champagne Silk Satin Hand-Embroidered Chinese Bed Jacket
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1940s Jackets

Rare 1930 - 1940s Playing Cards Silk Jacquard Pajama Pants
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1930 - 1940s Playing Cards Silk Jacquard Pajama Pants
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1930s Pajama Bottoms

1940S Powdered Blue Floral Silk Rayon Bias Cut Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Powdered Blue Floral Silk & Rayon Bias Cut Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Black Beaded Silk Faille Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Beaded Silk Faille & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

1940S Blush Pink Silk Bias Cut Jacquard Floral Negligee
Located in New York, NY
Couture Construction Hand Embroidered 1940S Blush Pink Silk Bias Cut Jacquard Floral Negligee
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1940s Negligees

Pair of Vintage 1940s Mahogany and Silk Curule Benches
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage 1940s mahogany and silk curule benches One of the silk seats shows a stain
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Mid-20th Century French Stools

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Mahogany

Bias Cut Gown Made From 1940s Embroidered Kimono Silk
By Jason Lyon
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Galliano and Mcqueen we made this dress from a blue rayon kimono from the 1940s which
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Floral embroidered black silk beaded frame evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Romantic rose floral embroidered black silk evening bag…From the 1940s it is in excellent condition
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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Scandinavian Glass lamp with brass top and a blue vintage raw silk shade.
By Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Boda
Located in København K, 84
The 1940s Scandinavian glass lamp is a distinguished example of mid-20th-century design, reflecting
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

1940s Rosenfeld Silk Satin Embroidered and Beaded Evening Bag
By Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s Harry Rosenfeld black satin top clasp handbag: round in shape with a wide wrist
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Trousseau cape Ivory pleated silk crepe Rosaline lace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand made in France for a bride in Havana, Cuba and part of a wedding trousseau from the 1940s
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1940s French Lingerie

1940S Black Hand Embroidered Silk Satin Midi Length Asian Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Hand Embroidered Silk Satin Midi Length Asian Jacket
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1940s Jackets

1940S Blue Gold Silk Brocade Mens Smoking Jacket With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & Gold Silk Brocade Mens Smoking Jacket With Belt
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1940s Bolero Jackets

1940S Bontell Peach Silk Slip All Handmade With Lace Detail
Located in New York, NY
1940S Bontell Peach Silk Slip All Handmade With Lace Detail
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1940s Slips

1940S Black Hand Embroidered Rayon Silk Mens Gold Dragon Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Hand Embroidered Rayon & Silk Mens Gold Dragon Kimono
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1940s Coats

1940S Black Silk Satin Jacket Hand Embroidered With Birds Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Satin Jacket Hand Embroidered With Birds & Flowers
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1940s Jackets

1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
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1940s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940S Black Japanese Shibori Silk Geometric Floral Long Length Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Japanese Shibori Silk Geometric Floral Long Length Kimono
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1940s Japanese Cloaks

1940S Blue Gold Silk Brocade Mens Smoking Jacket With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & Gold Silk Brocade Mens Smoking Jacket With Belt
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1940s Bolero Jackets

1940s Straw Tilt Hat w/ Silk Tulle and Fuchsia Roses
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s black straw tilt hat with back loop for securing to head and trimmed with extravagant black
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1940s American Hats

Pair Tufted 1940s Slipper Chairs atttributed to Dorothy Draper
Located in Astoria, NY
. They retain their orignal ivory silk brocade upholstery. The signature 1940's style frame has a
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Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs

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Wood, Brocade, Silk

Pair of 1940s French Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
We love the simplicity of these sconces, made in the 1940s in France. They are brass with
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair 1940s Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
These lamps appear to be vases that were converted to lamps, most likely in the 1940s. Their gourd
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass, Gold

1940S Chocolate Brown Silk Crepe Back Satin Copper Studded Jacket
Located in New York, NY
exceptional details, fully lined in rayon, pockets are decorative. 1940S Chocolate Brown Silk Crepe Back Satin
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1940s Jackets

Italian Standing Lamp from the 1940s
Located in Girona, Girona
Ravishing standing lamp, stained mahogany, French polish, polished brass, lilac silk lampshade on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940S Buttercream Yellow Sheer Silk Chiffon Couture Hand Stitched Peignoir Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940's 1930's Couture Hand Stitched Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Peignoir
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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1940S Mixed Blues Silk Jacquard Asian Jacket With Black Belt Trim
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Mixed Blues Silk Jacquard Asian Jacket With Black Belt & Trim
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1940s Jackets

1940S Morphew Collection Purple Silk Printed Made From Japanese Kimono Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1940s MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple Silk Printed Japanese Kimono Kaftan
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

1940S Black Sheer Rayon Silk Lace Fit Flare Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Rayon & Silk Lace Fit Flare Dress With Sleeves
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Blue Purple Green Watercolor Foulard Printed Silk Robe With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Purple & Green Watercolor Foulard Printed Silk Robe With Pockets
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1940s Robes

1940S Baby Pink Silk Satin Crepe Short Sleeve Bow Front Blouse
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Pink Silk Satin & Crepe Short Sleeve Bow Front Blouse
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940S DOROTHY O hara Black Silk Crepe Taffeta Asymmetrical Draped Dress
By Dorothy O Hara
Located in New York, NY
1940S DOROTHY O'hara Black Silk Crepe & Taffeta Asymmetrical Draped Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Cream Hand Embroidered Silk Short Sleeve Shirt With Playful Horses
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cream Hand Embroidered Silk Short Sleeve Shirt With Playful Horses
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940S Rich Soft Hand Painted Silk With Flowers Gold Details Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Rich Soft Hand Painted Silk With Flowers & Gold Details Kimono
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1940s Japanese Chinese Dresses

Two Colored Standing Lamp from the 1940s
Located in Girona, Girona
Standing lamp, two-colored stand, ebony stained beech and sycamore, french polish, golden silk
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Beech, Sycamore

1940s Standing Lamp, mahogany, brass, sari - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
(silk) lampshade. Italy, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

1940s Hollywood Style Tufted Stool in Platinum Silk and Sabre Leg
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1940s Hollywood style vanity stool consists of a deep tufted seat upholstered in
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940s Floor Light
Located in London, GB
Danish floor light dating back to the 1940s with a new white silk shade. The stem is polished brass
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Prin
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Blue & White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Print Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940s Navy Blue and White Embroidered Daisy Print Silk 40s Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe dress with embroidered in white embroidered daisies. Pleated skirt
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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s Gold Leaf Mirror by Firma Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Mirror produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1940s. Attributed to their founder Estrid Ericson
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

1940s Table lamp model 15485 by Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1940s Table lamp model 15485 by Böhlmarks, Sweden, possibly designed by Harald Notini
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940S Black Silk Crepe Gown With Tiers Of Hand-Knotted Fringe L
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Crepe Gown With Tiers Of Hand-Knotted Fringe L
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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Ruffled Gown With Corset Bodice And Crinoline
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Ruffled Gown With Corset Bodice And Crinoline
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940S HOWARD GREER Silk Crepe Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Bands &
By Howard Greer
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Silk Crepe Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Bands & Bows
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Ski
Located in New York, NY
1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Skirt For Dancing
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1940s Casual 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.