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What is a minaudière bag?
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Generally considered to be jewelry and intended to substitute for an evening bag, a minaudière is a convenient fashion accessory. This case or decorative handbag, which is typically oblong and metal-plated, features compartments for makeup and other personal items. Shop a collection of vintage and designer minaudières from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Shop for Minaudiere Purse on 1stDibs
Hermès Tiny Silver Minaudiere Purse
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Tiny silver minaudiere. It could have been used as a powder compact
Category
1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated
Category
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Panther Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970
The opulent minaudiere purse is
Category
1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN -Silvery metal mesh minaudiere decorated with blue and black rhinestones.
Condition:
Very
Category
1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Augustine Jewel Minaudière
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Minaudière in gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones.
Additional information
Category
2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Bobbin Gold Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This CHANEL Plexiglass Bobbin Minaudière Clutch is both authentic and stylish. The beautiful black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières
$21,170