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Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7” H x 4.3” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25” H x 5.2” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Andersson
Johansson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson
Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.75” H x 3.85” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.2” H x 4.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced by Idman, Finland, 1940s.
Overall
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed table lamp designed and produced by Karl Persson, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable fluted wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Wood
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 5.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10” H x 5.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.75” H x 5.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Huge Sculptural Onxy Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
Located in Munich, DE
Onyx sculptural heavy table lamp with an incredible light show in the structure, made in Italy by R
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1940s.
“SWEDEN 669” stamp on bottom
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25” H x 4.5” Diameter
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5” H x 3.2” Diameter
Dimensions of
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Børge Wernonch, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Afta, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25” H x 4.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 4.35” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5” H x 4.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and metal table lamp or wall light designed and produced by Idman, Finland
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nittsjö, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5" H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Axel Salto, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto
Located in High Point, NC
Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 19.25 H x 5.35” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Murano, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13” H x 5.25” W x 3.75 D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Erik Mornils, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
. Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.75" H x 5.65" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish designer table lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A table lamp by an unknown Swedish designer, crafted by Bjerkås Armatur in the 1940s.
Ceramic base
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
1940s Hollywood Regency Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of Hollywood Regency Chinese porcelain table lamps with an asian lattice work design
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and red-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Böhlmarks, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and orange lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Böhlmarks
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s Gab Sweden Table Lamp, Art Deco
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful and whimsical table lamp designed by GAB Sweden (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget). Features a
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Valinte Oy, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1940s.
Overall
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by Böhlmarks, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Presenting a captivating Swedish Modern floor lamp from the 1940s, expertly manufactured by
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1940s Amber Cut Glass Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s amber cut-glass lamps.
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Glass
$1,250 / set
Finnish Functionalist Birch
Brass Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant Finnish functionalist floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted from birch and brass. The design
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Antique Pair of Standing Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1940s Antique Pair of Standing Floor Lamps. Steel. Beautiful elegant style. Excellent condition
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1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Metal
$7,500 / set
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Brass Floor Lamp from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish floor lamp in solid patinated brass. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1940s. Great
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of etched glass and brass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Børge Wernonch, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Afta, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.25"H x 6.75"W x 6.75"D
Dimensions
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, green fabric and brass floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow-lacquered wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern, Teak, Small Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Small Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
A diminutive carved teak and brass table
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp In Brass, Edvard Hagman, EHAB ca 1940-50
s
By Edvard Hagman
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern table lamp in brass, Edvard Hagman, EHAB ca 1940-50's.
Wear and patina
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A murano-glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Height adjustable
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Metal
Barovier
Toso 1940s Emerald Aventurine Glass Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Mesmerizing emerald green aventurine glass lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1940. Original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Glass
$2,175 Sale Price
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Vilhelm Lauritzen, Table Lamps, Chrome, Bakelite, Denmark, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.0"H x 5.85"W x 9.25"D
Bulb
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Table Lamp made in Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Art Deco Swedish table lamp made in the 1940s . With a brass chrome base and a
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown Murano glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.0"H x 12.5"W x 4.0"D
Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) Bulbs
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps
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Brass
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Vintage 1940S Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage 1940s lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 1940s lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Vintage 1940s lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage 1940s lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern vintage 1940s lamps are of considerable interest. Barovier&Toso, Hans Bergström and Paavo Tynell each produced beautiful vintage 1940s lamps that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage 1940S Lamps?
Prices for vintage 1940s lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage 1940s lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $108,974, while the average can fetch as much as $2,487.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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Questions About Vintage 1940s Lamps
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
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