40s furniture

The 1940s were a tumultuous time. It is impossible to understand those years outside of the context of WWII. The war not only defined the decade but from a design perspective, split it virtually in half. During the first half of the decade, new design was halted, as supply shortages and rationing demanded that all available resources — material and otherwise — be directed towards the war effort…Socially, the decade featured a similar split.

Some vintage 1940s interior design decor trends veered into the overdone, like the 'glam' Hollywood-inspired look here - filled with satin, ruffles & bows.

View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - Pair of Italian club chairs with bronze feet.

original 1940s velvet dress and 1930s shoes. Love the room too

Better Homes and Gardens has covered interior design since the dawn of the Jazz Age. Join us as we take a decade-by-decade look back through the furniture, colors, and styles that filled our homes over the past century, along with the people and events that drove the designs of our lives.

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Sold: Pair of Framar arm chairs, 1940s | #74101