Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by
Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage
$978Sale Price|30% Off
H 8 in W 6 in D 12 in
WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami, FL
An oversized mesh purse designed by Whiting & Davis Co. This is an amazing purse mesh bag created
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire and 14k Gold Mesh Deco Flapper Purse from the 1920's. The 14k gold
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$595
H 15.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.25 in
Mandalian Art Deco Flapper Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mandalian Art Deco Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads, USA, Circa 1920s
Metal
1920's Teal and Coral Mandalian MFG Painted Flat Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Incredibly intact and designed mesh bag from the Mandolin Mfg Company. This bag features a thick
1920s Whiting and Davis Floral Enamel Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Delicate and dainty 1920s Whiting and Davis evening purse! This gorgeous enamel mesh purse
Whiting & Davis Deco Hand-Tinted Dresden Mesh Evening Purse 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Whiting & Davis hand-tinted Dresden mesh purse from the 1920s. The very fine dark
1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this stunning, Dresden, baby-fine mesh metal bag, enameled in soft muted colors
1920 Mandalian Mfg. Company Teal Yellow and Rust Mesh Fringed Bag
Located in Houston, TX
Take a look at this truly dazzling mesh bag by the Mandalian Mfg. Company! It features an
1920s Whiting and Davis Colorful Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Wonderful 1920s enamel and mesh whiting and davis bag. Some wear to a few mesh pieces in the design
1920s Mandalian Mfg. Company Black Painted Mesh Bag
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely antique mesh bag from the Mandalian Mfg features a decorative top clasp with floral
1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis, Charles Whiting
Located in Houston, TX
! Withstanding 100 years, it features a decorative exterior with multicolored flat mesh, a kiss lock with a
1920s Mandalian Mfg Company Pink and Gold Flat Mesh Bag
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully intact antique mesh purse from the Mandalian Mfg Company! It features a decorative
Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Galveston, TX
An ornate, rare piece of history is this Whiting & Davis mesh purse, Circa. The 1920s-1929. This
1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant 1920s Whiting and Davis evening purse! This gorgeous mesh purse features a pressed art deco
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis purse comprised of a gold purse frame and Dresden mesh. The bag is
1920's Antique Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
This is a fabulous and very beautiful Whiting & Davis mesh purse. It was designed to carry a ladies
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
FROM THE SUZANNE MOUNTS COLLECTION: Vintage 1920's Whiting and Davis Enamel Mesh Purse Evening Bag
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
Impressionistic 1920's Dresden Mesh bag. Totally Flapper style. Think Daisy in The Great Gatsby
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
Impressionistic 1920's Dresden Mesh bag. Totally Flapper style! Painted, incredibly fine, knitted
Sterling Rhodium Plate Fine Chainmaille Mesh Post Earrings by Ashley Childs
Located in Bozeman, MT
1920's purses. (Reclaimed recycled materials.) Lovely drape and movement to these earrings. Rhodium
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Rhodium Plate Fine Chainmaille Mesh Earrings by Ashley Childs
Located in Bozeman, MT
chainmeille mesh 1920's purses. (Reclaimed recycled materials.) Lovely drape and movement to these earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse with mesh tassel. Ornate foliate filigree decoration runs up
Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful antique art deco mesh metal purse. enamel painted gold metal. geometric pattern. carved
ART DECO c.1920's Gray Chevron Metal Mesh Enamel Frame Top Flapper Evening Purse
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Art Deco c.1920's gray metal mesh enamel frame top flapper evening purse. Taupe and
Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Attleboro, MA
. The purse is comprised of colorful enameled armor mesh with a unique enameled frame. The front side of
Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and perfected mesh
Vintage American Art Nouveau Silver Mesh Purse
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Ladies evening purse in 870 silver mesh with cable chain handle. Intricate pattern silver with floral and
Silver
Sterling Silver .925 Mesh Evening Bag Purse
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning 1920s-1930s evening bag comprised of .925 sterling silver mesh with a cloth lining
Silver
Whiting & Davis Watercolor Dresden Mesh Evening Bag, 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
, because a nice girl kept her flask in her garter. Fine metal mesh handbag with pointed bottom fringe and
1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame.
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame: A gorgeous original 1920s Art Deco
Art Deco German Silver Metal Micro Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In liquid silver mesh, this semi-transparent evening bag looks like Medieval chain mail and wears
Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Fine Chainmaille Mesh Earrings by Ashley Childs
Located in Bozeman, MT
chainmeille mesh 1920's purses. (Reclaimed recycled materials.) Lovely drape and movement to these earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920's Chain Mesh Bag Unique Style
Located in New York, NY
Metal mesh purses were a popular 1920’s item. This one has unusual features with a fold over top
Art Deco Whiting and Davis watercolour mesh evening purse
By Whiting Davis
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Purse, by Whiting and Davis, Gilt on Silver Metal Mesh with Cobalt and Pink wash
Hermes Paris 1920's Sterling Silver Mesh 18kt Gold Pouchette
By Hermès
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Hermes Paris 1920's Sterling Silver Mesh 18kt Gold Pouchette/Necklace This lovely
1920's Blue and Pink Enamel Mesh Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's painted bright blue and pink mesh purse with floral design. Zigzag mesh panel fringe and
Iconic 1920s Mesh Enamel Rhinestone Purse
Located in Houston, TX
This iconic 1920s mesh and enamel purse features a delicately painted geometric blue and green
1920s Art Deco Enamel Chainmail Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic 1920s mesh evening purse! This chainmail purse has a pressed metal art deco closure
1920s Whiting and Davis Floral Enamel Gold Art Deco Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Glitzy and glamorous 1920s Whiting and Davis evening purse! This gorgeous enamel mesh purse
1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Blue Enamel Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant 1920s Whiting and Davis evening purse! This gorgeous enamel mesh purse features a pressed
1920"S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Flapper Bag-Signed
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920"S Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Sterling and silver plate Metal Mesh Flapper Evening Bag
1920'S Sterling Silver Soldered Mesh Wristlet Hand Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver Soldered Ring Mesh Flapper Wristlet Style Hand Bag. This
1920'S Art Deco Metal Mesh Mandolin Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Enameled Floral Motif "Mandolin" Flapper Bag with
1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag-Signed
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Fine Ring Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag. Features a gold
Whiting and Davis Mesh Lighthouse Handbag 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamorous and delicate 1920s Whiting and Davis mesh and enamel Lighthouse evening purse. This
1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous 1920s Whiting and Davis mesh bag. This bag features a bright and vivid silk screen
1920s Whiting & Davis Floral Enamel Dresden Mesh Evening Bag with Deco Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
evening purse has a diamond art deco clasp with pressed out details. The mesh body of the purse features a
1999 Salvatore Ferragamo Limited Edition Marilyn Monroe Red Swarovski Heels 6B
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ferragamo pump is a limited edition release from 1999, recreating the heels that Salvatore Ferragamo designed exclusively for Marilyn Monroe. The iconic actress wore the origina...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$3,636
H 0.6 in W 3.82 in D 2.49 in
Cigarette Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Art Deco Sterling Silver Scalloped Decorative Dish Signed by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco sterling silver dish was realized by the esteemed American maker Tiffany & Co., circa 1920. It features a round body with raised and scalloped sides, separated ...
Sterling Silver
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1895
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunningly designed Art Nouveau piece is nothing short of spectacular and is comprised of sterling silver overlay that wraps a hand blown 8-lobed glass bottle, used for perfumes...
Sterling Silver
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Spectacular Solid Crystal Disco Shoulder Bag w Chain Handle
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Gresham, OR
Ralph Lauren Spectacular Solid Crystal Disco Shoulder Bag w Chain Handle: Front flap closure on this stunner! New, never worn. Original price marked $2500. Heavy silver chain handle...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
$291Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
$1,980Sale Price|31% Off
Size: French size 54
Hermes Men's Buttery Soft Black Lambskin Leather Unisex Coat Size 54 c 21st c
By Hermès
Located in University City, MO
Hermes Men's buttery soft black lambskin leather unisex coat French Size 54 The luxurious coat is constructed with smooth very soft black lambskin leather Lined in black Bemberg ra...
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.