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Mid-Century Diamond and Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Mid-Century diamond and 18K yellow gold brooch and accessory piece of European origin. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Patterned Brown Alligator Clutch Mid Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely mid century modern diamond patterned alligator clutch has gold toned hardware and
Category
1950s American Clutches
Mid-Century Enamel Jeweled Clutch Bag Clasp Frame
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This magnificent mid-century ornate clutch bag clasp frame is beautifully made. The brass clasp
Category
Mid-20th Century European Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Mid Century Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag
Located in New York, NY
Super Unusual Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag from the 1950's. Designed in a triangular form, origami style with 2 compartments. Tiny chains suspended in the center hold the bam...
Category
1950s Italian Novelty Bags
Mid-century coffee table Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
, books, phone, or purse, this coffee table offers both style and utility, and we believe it will continue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant.
In 18k gold.
Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
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H 1.38 in W 1.11 in D 0.52 in
Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag
By Koret
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
leather and has a pocket with a chain purse tethered by a slender chain. This versatile bag has a strap
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 9 in D 3 in
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
1960s Teal Faux Alligator Box Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unique and rich color teal distinguishes this mid-century box bag, a form which was popular during
Category
1960s American Handbags and Purses
Koret Brocade Clutch
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
creators of handbags in mid-century America. This evening clutch has a textured gold frame complemented by
Category
1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage Black Beaded Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
side compartments. Unlabeled, but most of these mid-century beaded bags were made in France or Belgium
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Limited Edition Beige Patchwork Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
We love this late 90s beauty with a cool nod to mid century modern vibes with its fun patchwork
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Limited Edition Pink Patchwork Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
We love this late 90s beauty with a cool nod to mid century modern vibes with its fun patchwork
Category
1990s French Shoulder Bags
Archival 1950's Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Sequin Blowfish Bamboo Cane Purse
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
example of her genius.
Measurements
Bag: 9 inches by 13 inches
Cane:38 inches
This rare mid-century
Category
1950s French Novelty Bags
Machine Age David Sutton & Sons English Sterling Silver Engine Turned Compact
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Mid-Century ladies compact.
In sterling silver with a gold-topped lift tab.
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Category
Vintage 1940s British Post-War Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
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H 0.38 in W 2.63 in D 2.5 in
Vintage French-Made Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Basket Weave Clutch Purse
Located in Bellmore, NY
Karat gold basket eave clutch purse, a true masterpiece of mid-century craftsmanship. Crafted in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 4.25 in W 3.75 in L 7 in
Modernist Mahogany Gloss Geometric Center Cut Medium Alligator Handbag, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
square and points meant progress. An icon of mid-century style, this classic geometric handbag not only
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1950s American Structured Shoulder Bags
H 9.5 in W 13.25 in D 3 in
Continental 800 Standard Silver Purse, late 19th-early 20th century
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental 800 standard silver purse, late 19th-early 20th century. Reticulated entwined leaves
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Chains Charms Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
bracelet with six charms. Two of the charms are mid century purses adorned with a flower in the center made
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Materials
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Tiffany & Co. Perfume Bottle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This mid century, solid 14 karat gold perfume bottle was manufactured by Tiffany and Company. Made
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20th Century American Modernist Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Machine Age Garrard & Co Gold Topped Sterling Silver Engine Turned Compact
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Mid-Century ladies compact.
In sterling silver with a gold-topped border and lift
Category
Vintage 1950s British Post-War Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 0.38 in W 2.63 in D 2.5 in
1930's Hand Woven Fish Basket Purse Bucket Bag
Located in New York, NY
1930's hand woven circular fish basket purse with double drop handles to carry in hand or under arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Shoulder Bags
Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare vintage Whiting & Davis Co. gold mesh chainmail purse with frame that features a centralized
Category
Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 8.12 in W 5 in D 0.5 in L 23 in
Mid 20th Century Floral Flower Rhinestone Gilt Compact
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century gilt-metal compact with a three-dimensional flower and vine design with rhinestone
Category
Mid-20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories
Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful leather coin purse, with what appears to be bull dog possibly a pug.
Pressed leather
Category
Mid-20th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
Whiting & Davis Silver Chainmail Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorable vintage Whiting & Davis silver chainmail clutch! Complete your going out look effortlessly with this timeless and versatile chainmail clutch. Features a gorgeous rhinestone-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Clutches
UNTITLED (WOMAN LOOKING IN PURSE).
By Isabel Bishop
Located in Portland, ME
Bishop, Isabel. UNTITLED (WOMAN LOOKING IN PURSE). Ink on cardstock, not dated. Unsigned. 5 x 5
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Vintage Seashell Handbag
Located in New York, NY
This vintage seashell purse is so sweet! I have a soft spot for anything shell-shaped, and I love
Category
Mid-20th Century Novelty Bags
Pierre Balmain Paris Brown Leather & Coated Canvas Geometric Tote Zip Top 1970s
By Pierre Balmain Paris, Balmain Paris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pierre Balmain ParisBrown Leather & Coated Canvas.
Spacious good medium size tote bag by Pierre Balmain Paris.
It is in waxed canvas monogrammed with the first logo of the Maison Pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Tote Bags
H 8 in W 11 in D 6 in
Valentino Black Python Bag Or Clutch
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
Valentino while he had artistic control under Valentino Garavani. Mid 21st century. Originally, this handbag
Category
2010s Italian Clutches
Hermes Omnibus Bag in Navy Leather Trim and Toile Canvas
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ravel bag by Hermes
Two zipper closures, one along top middle and one of front edges (to be able to open when laying flat)
Includes luggage tag as well as lock and key
Dimens...
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Mid-20th Century Briefcases and Attachés
Aqua Suede 1960s Double Pouch Handbag
Located in Alford, MA
is channel-stitched in an inverted V-pattern, it is composed of two separate and conjoined purses
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Mid-20th Century American Top Handle Bags
Morris Moskowitz Rose Pink 1960s Bag
By Morris Moskowitz
Located in Alford, MA
. Morris Moskowitz was one of America's premiere handbag manufacturers during the mid twentieth century
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Mid-20th Century American Top Handle Bags
Vintage GUCCI Monogram Ophidia Web GG Supreme Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Gucci, MAURIZIO GUCCI
Located in North Hollywood, CA
purse. This is a classic crossbody bag with signature red and green canvas striping.
Vintage Brown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1850 Austrian Enamel Coin Purse
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique little Biedermeier coin purse. Its case is made of brass covered in royal blue
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Snakeskin Purse, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage snakeskin leather bag in brown tones with a golden clasp. With an inside zipped pocket
Long and semi-rigid handle of the same leather. The interior has one compartment.
M...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Animal Skin
Stunning Sterling Silver and Lapis Minaudiere Clutch Purse
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare and unusual high style sterling silver evening clutch with lapis. The interior is fitted with a mirror and compartments for cosmetics. The surface is a burnished satin solid ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage c1960s Gucci navy leather handbag, Shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare vintage c1960s Gucci navy leather handbag.
It is a shoulder or Crossbody style bag, small sized with a long strap, the front has an envelope style closure with a gold tone ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Fendi Roma Black Lizard Petite Hand Bag
By Fendi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
FENDI Roma vintage lizard skin leather bag
-Collectors item-
period 1960's/1970's
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Details:
Gold hardware
Black leather lined int...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags
Mary Frances Gold Bead Embellished Novelty Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Your next favorite novelty clutch has arrived and it's calling your name! The most gorgeous minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of ...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Swarovski Swan Embellished Shoulder Bag
By Swarovski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this rare Swarovski embellished handbag! Classic black mini shoulder bag is covered in Swarovski rhinestones and features an adjustable buckle strap which allows f...
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Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags
Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960's Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries.
Antique collectible leather bag, handmade in Morocco.
True vintage Berber bag collec...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
H 11 in W 12 in D 1 in L 24 in
Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Louis Vuitton Travel Bag, Small Vuitton Cabin Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This is a magnificent semi rigid Louis Vuitton monogramm suitcase. All its frame is rigid as its main 2 sides are soft canvas.It closes thanks to its 2 zips very softly and effortles...
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Mid-20th Century French Luggage and Travel Bags
H 4.73 in D 14.57 in L 19.3 in
Crochet Crossbody Brass-Colored Metal Bag
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Carnate, IT
Crochet Crossbody Brass-Colored Metal Bag
Brass-colored metal bag with a beautiful metal butterfly applied. Bought in a Vintage store in Nice. Width 17 cm, height 13 cm and handle ...
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Mid-20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1960s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in Alford, MA
Classic vintage black alligator handbag features gold tone hardware and a single handle attached to the frame with a 5-link chain on each end. The interior is black leather with side...
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Mid-20th Century American Top Handle Bags
Evans Tri Color Gilt Sterling Silver Compact and Cigarrette Case Set
By Evans Case Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hard to find EVANS extra large tri-color woven sterling silver compact & cigarette case set. The compact is 4 5/8" dia.The mirror has a "Sterling." sticker & the puff is signed Evans...
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Mid-20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories
Moo Moo Charelston Feather Novelty Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this whimsical vintage feather embellished minaudiere! This breath taking novelty clutch features a plethora of feathers that fade in a gorgeous gradient from ivor...
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Rare William De Lillo Jeweled Gilt Metal & Leather Evening Bag
By William De Lillo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A unique (one of a kind) evening bag by William de Lillo. The off white leather handbag is set within an ornate gilt metal and stone exterior bag. It is comprised of a large oval f...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Gucci Striped Monogram Vintage Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From none other than the house of Gucci! This takes the classic monogrammed bag and adds an interesting twist. The monogram is unique and fun with 'GG' embedded in slanted stripes in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Burgundy Leather Long Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Travel duffle by Hermes
Zipper closure along top and side
Two top handles
Front pocket pouch
Additional belt strap secure closure on top
Dimensions: 24" x 13" x 10"
Condition: Okay...
Category
Mid-20th Century Luggage and Travel Bags
Vintage Moroccan Cross Body Leather African Bag
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vintage ethnic Berber hand tooled and embroidered
leather satchel shoulder cross body bag.
Handcrafted by the Berber artisans from the Rif Mountains in North Morocco Africa.
Great M...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
La Jeunesse Gold Snakeskin/Mesh Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
La Jeunesse handbags are unique, luxurious, and sought after. This example is composed of gold snakeskin that is covered by a fine white mesh, toning down its exuberance. It boasts a...
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Floral Microbeaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Evening clutch of microbeads featuring a black background with an integrated floral in center and lattice design around the edges. Intricate, pierced gold tone frame embellished with...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage Hermes Black Leather Top Handle Handbag W/Lock & Key
By Hermès
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Hermes black leather handbag with lock & key. Features gold hardware and black leather interior. In good vintage condition with minor scratches and scuffs at the interior and...
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Mid-20th Century French Top Handle Bags
1960s Gunmetal Handbag
Located in Alford, MA
1960s large handbag featuring an unusual sweep of a handle, lending it a modernist aesthetic, and crafted in a most desirable color and material - gunmetal patent. Simple brass frame...
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Mid-20th Century American Top Handle Bags
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa
early-mid 20th century.
leather and shell details.
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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Alzer 11 Hard Case Trunk Set
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved 11 Piece Stacking Set of Louis Vuitton Monogram Hard Case Trunks. Purchase as a set only. All pieces are in great condition with scuffs, scratch marks, tarnish, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks
Vintage Chimayo Wool Woven Purse with a Silver Closure
By Native American Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
highlights.
Lined with a silk lining and a steel zipper.
Simply a wonderful Chimayo purse!
Date:
Mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Vintage Leather Suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" Burgundy Bordeaux Luggage
By La Bagagerie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paris".
Midcentury circa 1970s, Hermes and Les Must de Cartier style luggage.
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Mid-20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks
Josef Embroidery Hand Beaded Purse Handbag Jeweled Frame USA
By Josef
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Josef evening bag /purse with exuberant jeweled frame by Hobe set with faceted glass cabs on gold gilded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary midcentury purse you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a midcentury purse may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès, Whiting & Davis and Gucci are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Midcentury Purse?
Prices for a midcentury purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $65 and can go as high as $59,000, while, on average they fetch $520.
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