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1930s Beaded Purse

1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE
1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE

1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE

Located in Alford, MA

Beaded pouch purse in royal blue beads with loop beaded fringe and overlay beading in gunmetal. Drawstring closure in twisted rope.

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1930s Handbags and Purses

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate ...

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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s

Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s

By Bags by Josef

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...

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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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1930's Czechoslovakian Multi-Colored Wooden Beaded Handbag
1930's Czechoslovakian Multi-Colored Wooden Beaded Handbag

1930's Czechoslovakian Multi-Colored Wooden Beaded Handbag

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a charming and whimsical 1930's vintage, multi-colored wooden beaded bag with a zipper for closure and a beaded handle backed with black fabric made in Czechoslovakia. The ba...

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1930s Handbags and Purses

Black Antelope Suede with  Deep Red Glass Bead Encrusted Brass Frame Bag, 1930s
Black Antelope Suede with  Deep Red Glass Bead Encrusted Brass Frame Bag, 1930s

Black Antelope Suede with Deep Red Glass Bead Encrusted Brass Frame Bag, 1930s

Located in London, GB

This is an irresistible 1930s Antelope Suede evening ( or day!) bag with the most gorgeous and show stopping bead encrusted brass frame. The bag is Made in France and is a truly f...

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Silk Brocade and Green Jade Colour Glass Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag, 1930s
Silk Brocade and Green Jade Colour Glass Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag, 1930s

Silk Brocade and Green Jade Colour Glass Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag, 1930s

Located in London, GB

This striking 1930s bag, , is in silk and metal brocade in dull gold, blue , pink and yellow. The brocade is reminiscent of Italian Renaissance textiles. The shape of the bag is...

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930's French Art Deco Beaded Clutch
1930's French Art Deco Beaded Clutch

1930's French Art Deco Beaded Clutch

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H 5 in W 8 in D 2 in

1930's French Art Deco Beaded Clutch

Located in New Hope, PA

From a Beverly Hills collector and Made in France in the 1930's, this stunning Art Deco clutch is covered with a geometric beadwork pattern on the front and back. The bag is made fro...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930's French Embroidered Beaded Clutch Bag
1930's French Embroidered Beaded Clutch Bag

1930's French Embroidered Beaded Clutch Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

From a Beverly Hills collector, colorful floral embroidery and beige and white caviar beads decorate the front of this white caviar beaded bag, Made in France in the 1930's. The back...

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's
Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's

Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's

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H 11 in W 8.25 in D 1 in

Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's

Located in Atlanta, GA

1930's beaded handbag in an unusually large size with an amazing mosaic of micro and seed glass beads. The intricate mix of beads provides a multi dimensional look to the floral des...

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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Huge 1930's Art Deco Beaded Clutch Bag Oversized Pristine
Huge 1930's Art Deco Beaded Clutch Bag Oversized Pristine

Huge 1930's Art Deco Beaded Clutch Bag Oversized Pristine

Located in New Hope, PA

A spectacular multi-color, oversized, 1930's beaded clutch in pristine condition is a very rare find. This bag is 7" high by 13" wide. The colors are bright and cheerful, adding not ...

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1930s Belgian Clutches

Art Deco 1930's Silver Sequin & Beaded Dance Handbag
Art Deco 1930's Silver Sequin & Beaded Dance Handbag

Art Deco 1930's Silver Sequin & Beaded Dance Handbag

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Czechoslovakian 1930's era silver sequin and beaded petite handbag with a glamorous Art Deco aesthetic. The unusual round silhouette with ring handles seems to be a style before i...

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1930s Czech Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Red and Blue Beaded Purse
1930s Red and Blue Beaded Purse

1930s Red and Blue Beaded Purse

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H 7 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

1930s Red and Blue Beaded Purse

Located in Alford, MA

Unusually beaded evening bag of vibrant red and blue beads in a wave pattern outlined in black with a filigree metal frame and thin metal chain handle. Lined in pale green taffeta.

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1930s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

c. 1930s–1940s Antique Belgian Hand-Beaded Finger Purse
c. 1930s–1940s Antique Belgian Hand-Beaded Finger Purse

c. 1930s–1940s Antique Belgian Hand-Beaded Finger Purse

Located in Honolulu, HI

A superb example of mid-20th-century European textile artistry, this authentic Belgian hand-beaded finger purse captures the refined elegance of the interwar period. Featuring the or...

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1930s Belgian Pouches and Wristlets

1930's French Chinoise Beaded Evening Bag
1930's French Chinoise Beaded Evening Bag

1930's French Chinoise Beaded Evening Bag

Located in Sharon, CT

French Chinoise Beaded Hand Bag. Embroidered with silk and gold metallic threads are Butterflies, Chinese Characters and flowers on a white beaded ground. Gilded clasp with faux gems...

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Early 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930's Hattie Carnegie Black Oversized Bugle Beaded Clutch
1930's Hattie Carnegie Black Oversized Bugle Beaded Clutch

1930's Hattie Carnegie Black Oversized Bugle Beaded Clutch

By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie

Located in New Hope, PA

This is a stunning beaded clutch from the 20th century American designer Hattie Carnegie. The bag is draped and gathered and the beads flow as if they were liquid. There is a metal ...

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1930s American Clutches

1930s Micro Beaded Clutch
1930s Micro Beaded Clutch

1930s Micro Beaded Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Art deco clutch with an all over microbeaded rug pattern. Edges beaded in gold with satin lining. 1930's. 5.5" x 7.5" x .5". Excellent condition.

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1930s French Clutches

1930s Ivory Satin Beaded Floral Clutch Bag
1930s Ivory Satin Beaded Floral Clutch Bag

1930s Ivory Satin Beaded Floral Clutch Bag

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H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

1930s Ivory Satin Beaded Floral Clutch Bag

Located in London, GB

Inside, the satin lined purse has one internal slip pocket. The original satin covered mirror / coin purse is retained.

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1930s French Clutches

1930's French Caviar Beaded Evening Bag with Enamel Frame, Saks Fifth Avenue
1930's French Caviar Beaded Evening Bag with Enamel Frame, Saks Fifth Avenue

1930's French Caviar Beaded Evening Bag with Enamel Frame, Saks Fifth Avenue

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in New Hope, PA

This beautiful beaded French evening bag has a pastel pink floral design, edged in silver beads , on an oyster colored beaded background. The caviar beads are very small and delicate...

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Cream and Green Ivory Fully Beaded Evening Bag
1930s Cream and Green Ivory Fully Beaded Evening Bag

1930s Cream and Green Ivory Fully Beaded Evening Bag

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1930s fully beaded evening bag with chain link handle with inner picket and a separate kiss lock purse attached inside and a small square vanity mirror.

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1930s Clutches

Chrome and metallic bead 'patchwork' handbag, 1930s
Chrome and metallic bead 'patchwork' handbag, 1930s

Chrome and metallic bead 'patchwork' handbag, 1930s

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H 5 in W 1 in Dm 9 in L 7.75 in

Chrome and metallic bead 'patchwork' handbag, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Highly unusual and striking, this handbag/clutch was probably made in Germany, most definitely in the1930s. Chrome 'panels' are attached, on both sides, to a fabric bag - some vertic...

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1930s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Pastel Beaded Small Clutch Handbag, 1930s
Art Deco Pastel Beaded Small Clutch Handbag, 1930s

Art Deco Pastel Beaded Small Clutch Handbag, 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This diminuitive beaded clutch handbag is as sweet as the pastel candy colors it displays so charmingly. The deco patterned design is actually a fabric in pale shades of green, blue...

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1930s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Late 1920s or Early 1930s Art Deco Cream and Gold Beaded Bag
Late 1920s or Early 1930s Art Deco Cream and Gold Beaded Bag

Late 1920s or Early 1930s Art Deco Cream and Gold Beaded Bag

Located in London, GB

Late 1920s or early 1930s cream and gold beaded handbag. The most striking feature about this bag is that is an unusual spade shape and a rare larger size for one carried by a finger...

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1920s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s
Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s

Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s

By Josef

Located in London, GB

Lovely Josef mid blue beaded bag with an unusual silver plated, clear lucite and rhinestones clasp. Measuring width 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches at the base, height 11.5 cm / 4.5 inches, and...

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1930s North American Evening Bags and Minaudières

30s Black Hand-Beaded Purse
30s Black Hand-Beaded Purse

30s Black Hand-Beaded Purse

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H 15 in W 3 in L 11 in

30s Black Hand-Beaded Purse

Located in San Francisco, CA

1930s black beaded purse. Solid flat base. Beaded ball-shaped zipper pull.

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1930s Top Handle Bags

1930's  French Beaded Evening Bag with Ornate Frame
1930's  French Beaded Evening Bag with Ornate Frame

1930's French Beaded Evening Bag with Ornate Frame

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite French beaded and embroidered evening bag with green stones in the frame. The hand embroidery is in the Asian motif. The beads are black.

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Koret Tresor Beaded Clutch
1930s Koret Tresor Beaded Clutch

1930s Koret Tresor Beaded Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual beaded bag in that the beads have a matte finish. Even though it is a beaded bag, due to the coloration of the beads and the finish on the beads I can see using this bag...

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1930s American Clutches

French 1930's Black Beaded Evening Clutch with Jeweled Frame
French 1930's Black Beaded Evening Clutch with Jeweled Frame

French 1930's Black Beaded Evening Clutch with Jeweled Frame

Located in New York, NY

Black beaded evening bag with glossy beads. The brass frame has carnelian and turquoise stones. I do not know if the stones are genuine or not. The brass frame has etched openwork as...

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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1930s Black Beaded Evening Bag
Vintage 1930s Black Beaded Evening Bag

Vintage 1930s Black Beaded Evening Bag

Located in New York, NY

This 1930s black bead evening bag is the perfect size to carry to a fancy affair. (No, your cell phone won’t fit, but it will carry your lipstick, powder and money.) It has gold to...

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1930s Top Handle Bags

1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag
1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag

1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage 'Floral' micro beaded evening hand bag. Authentic item fully micro glass beaded with gilt metal frame/hardware. 'Flip' closure & frame features enamel & additional beadi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930's Ivory Hand-Beaded Purse
1930's Ivory Hand-Beaded Purse

1930's Ivory Hand-Beaded Purse

Located in San Francisco, CA

1930's ivory hand-beaded purse with beaded snowball zipper-pull and wrap-around handle.

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1930s Top Handle Bags

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1930s Beaded Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1930s beaded purse for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in beige and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, purple and more. Finding the perfect 1930s beaded purse may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Bags by Josef and Hattie Carnegie are consistently popular. Finding a 1930s beaded purse for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1930s Beaded Purse?

The price for a 1930s beaded purse starts at $209 and tops out at $1,610, and on average, selling for $550.

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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.

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