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Papier-Mâché Dress Form on Original Wooden Stand, Mid-20th Century

$1,064
$1,33020% Off
£801.69
£1,002.1220% Off
€937.09
€1,171.3620% Off
CA$1,506.73
CA$1,883.4120% Off
A$1,534.44
A$1,918.0520% Off
CHF 880.83
CHF 1,101.0420% Off
MX$18,515.82
MX$23,144.7720% Off
NOK 10,208.42
NOK 12,760.5320% Off
SEK 10,348.65
SEK 12,935.8220% Off
DKK 7,006.06
DKK 8,757.5720% Off

About the Item

A sculptural papier-mâché dress form mounted on its original freestanding wooden slat stand, dating from the mid-20th century. The form is lightweight and crafted from layered brown paper, hand-shaped and finished with a varnished surface that highlights its textural quality. The minimalist torso silhouette paired with the vertical oak or pine slat stand creates a modernist aesthetic, making this dress form not only a collectible object of fashion history but also a distinctive decorative accent for interiors. Its sculptural quality allows it to function as both artifact and art object. Origin: USA or Europe Date: Circa 1940s–1960s Very good vintage condition. The papier-mâché surface shows natural irregularities, patina, and light wear consistent with age. Structurally sound with stand intact. A rare survivor from the era before fiberglass mannequins, this form embodies both functional history and sculptural presence.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 14.6 in (37.09 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940-1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition. The papier-mâché surface shows natural irregularities, patina, and light wear consistent with age. Structurally sound with stand intact.
  • Seller Location:
    Oceanside, US
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9927246426822

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