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1940s Knit Dress

1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4
1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4

1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a terracotta hue knit. Features a draped neckline and tea length. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal accuracy. Siz...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

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Navy Blue Silk Ribbon Knit Knee Length Dress and Belt, 1940s
Navy Blue Silk Ribbon Knit Knee Length Dress and Belt, 1940s

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 sleeves.

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1940s Day Dresses

Outstanding Sienna & Black Knit Beaded Ensemble, 1940's Vintage
Outstanding Sienna & Black Knit Beaded Ensemble, 1940's Vintage

Outstanding Sienna & Black Knit Beaded Ensemble, 1940's Vintage

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an extraordinarily beautiful, 1940's vintage, sienna and black wool knit two piece ensemble extravagantly embellished with black jet beadwork.

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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red
Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red

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

1940's Austrian Hand Knit Claret Wool Dress
1940's Austrian Hand Knit Claret Wool Dress

1940's Austrian Hand Knit Claret Wool Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

This dress has a sweet knit collar and cuffs and a great vertical knit design The long sleeves appear to be knit on the diagonal and the full skirt is narrow over the hips. There is ...

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1940s Austrian Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8

Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8

Located in Nashville, TN

This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches, is just the piece for your transitional wardrobe.

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1940s Day Dresses

A vintage 1940s red and black ribbon work knit dress
A vintage 1940s red and black ribbon work knit dress

A vintage 1940s red and black ribbon work knit dress

Located in London, GB

A vintage 1940s red with black speckle effect ribbon work dress Measurements taken flat in inches Bust-17 Waist 12.5 Hips 20 Length 47 A uk 6-8

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1940s Unknown Casual Dresses

1940's Emerald Green & Gray Wool Knit Dress With Micro Pleating & Scarf
1940's Emerald Green & Gray Wool Knit Dress With Micro Pleating & Scarf

1940's Emerald Green & Gray Wool Knit Dress With Micro Pleating & Scarf

Located in Atlanta, GA

This versatile emerald green and gray wool knit dress by Debby of California has lovely details and can be dressed up or down. The bodice has soft shoulder pads and darts to create...

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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s Multi-Color Stripe Boucle Knit Dress with Coordinating Knit Purse
1940s Multi-Color Stripe Boucle Knit Dress with Coordinating Knit Purse

1940s Multi-Color Stripe Boucle Knit Dress with Coordinating Knit Purse

Located in Gresham, OR

A feisty 1940s multi-color stripe boucle knit dress with back neckline closure, black midsection and coordinating knit cord-cinched purse with multi-color wooden beads.

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1940s American Casual Dresses

A vintage 1940s cream ribbon work, ribbon knit dress size S small
A vintage 1940s cream ribbon work, ribbon knit dress size S small

A vintage 1940s cream ribbon work, ribbon knit dress size S small

Located in London, GB

A vintage 1940s cream woven ribbon work dress with a drop waist fit , pencil style skirt The material has stretch so can fit a uk 6 - 10 measurements taken flat in inches bust ...

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1940s Casual Dresses

1940's Emerald Green & Toffee Deco Motif Wool-Knit Pleated Skirt Sweater Dress
1940's Emerald Green & Toffee Deco Motif Wool-Knit Pleated Skirt Sweater Dress

1940's Emerald Green & Toffee Deco Motif Wool-Knit Pleated Skirt Sweater Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An alluring emerald-green and toffee block color deco motif boucle wool-knit ensemble from the early 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The beautiful sweater blouse has slightly pa...

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940's Cranberry-Red Beaded Applique Chenille Knit Wool Belted Sweater Skirt Set
1940's Cranberry-Red Beaded Applique Chenille Knit Wool Belted Sweater Skirt Set

1940's Cranberry-Red Beaded Applique Chenille Knit Wool Belted Sweater Skirt Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An alluring Koldin Originals cranberry-red chenille knit wool ensemble from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The sweater has beautiful pearlized buttons, novelty leaf sa...

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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Located in Nantucket, MA

18K Gold bangle bracelet with faceted, round emeralds all around. Intricate wire work by highly skilled and talented Indian goldsmiths. Hinged for easy on and off. Clasp is a scre...

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Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

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Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...

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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Located in San Diego, CA

Channel you inner Jackie O in this wonderfully chic demi couture light candy pink raw silk shantung sleeveless dress and pillbox jacket set! Nearly completely sewn by hand, with so m...

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1960s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves
1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves

Located in London, GB

This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The fabric is mesmerising, a b...

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1930s British Evening Dresses

1960s St John Canary Yellow Santana Knit Mod Crochet Vintage A Line 60s Dress
1960s St John Canary Yellow Santana Knit Mod Crochet Vintage A Line 60s Dress

1960s St John Canary Yellow Santana Knit Mod Crochet Vintage A Line 60s Dress

By St. John

Located in San Diego, CA

Tres chic ST. JOHN signature santana knit canary yellow short sleeve A-Line dress! Features the softest knit that stretches to fit. Hand crochet detail at the neck, sleeves and below...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment
1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment: An extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types...

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1920s French Wedding Dresses

1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress
1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress

1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline. Elegant V neck and short sleeves are trimmed in hand s...

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Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS

By Gaultier Jeans

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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Off-white wool skirt-suit Kniomy
Off-white wool skirt-suit Kniomy

Off-white wool skirt-suit Kniomy

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white wool skirt-suit . The jacket is mix wool and "bouclette" wool with "chauve-souris" sleeves . The bottom of the sleeves and the hips band are pleated. The skirt is pleated o...

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1980s French Skirt Suits

1940s Navy Blue Sleek Deco Style Vintage 40s Princess Jacket Coat w/ Pockets
1940s Navy Blue Sleek Deco Style Vintage 40s Princess Jacket Coat w/ Pockets

1940s Navy Blue Sleek Deco Style Vintage 40s Princess Jacket Coat w/ Pockets

Located in San Diego, CA

Sleek mid 1940s navy blue soft wool deco style jacket coat! Features a fitted bodice with a generous bottom. Royal blue and ivory color blocked buttons up the front, with small brass...

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1940s American Single-Breasted Jackets

1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE
1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE

1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE

Located in Alford, MA

Beaded pouch purse in royal blue beads with loop beaded fringe and overlay beading in gunmetal. Drawstring closure in twisted rope.

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1930s Handbags and Purses

A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat
A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat

A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Long Black Wool Coat from the Autumn / Winter 1994 Collection. (Look 2 worn on the Runway by Linda Evangelista). MADE IN FRANCE. Size; Recom...

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1990s European Coats and Outerwear

Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's
Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's

Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's. Rayon lining ivory (altered) Cutwork. Biais. Snap on the left side. SIZE S

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

1930s White Cotton Pin Tuck Blouse with Peter Pan Collar
1930s White Cotton Pin Tuck Blouse with Peter Pan Collar

1930s White Cotton Pin Tuck Blouse with Peter Pan Collar

Located in London, GB

One of the best 1930s cotton blouses we've ever had at Circa. Made from a lightweight white cotton mousseline which has been pleated and pink tucked across the front panel. Superbly ...

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1930s American Blouses

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1940s Knit Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1940s knit dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Red, Beige and more.

How Much is a 1940s Knit Dress?

On average, a 1940s knit dress on 1stDibs sells for $499, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $18,025 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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