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French 70's Circular Hermes Style Coffee Table In Metal
French 70's Circular Hermes Style Coffee Table In Metal

French 70's Circular Hermes Style Coffee Table In Metal

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

were made of leather harness straps and buckles. Reminiscent of Hermes designs, this will be striking

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Hermes dark blue white FEUX DE ROUTE 90 silk twill Scarf
Hermes dark blue white FEUX DE ROUTE 90 silk twill Scarf

Hermes dark blue white FEUX DE ROUTE 90 silk twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "Feux De Route 90" silk twill scarf in navy, royal blue, yellow, gold and white. Vintage

Category

1970s French Scarves

1970's valet porte vétements par Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermès
1970's valet porte vétements par Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermès

1970's valet porte vétements par Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermès

By Hermès

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermès valet In great condition Signed Stamped prototype This is a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather  Desk Accessory 1970's
Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather  Desk Accessory 1970's

Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather Desk Accessory 1970's

By Hermès

Located in Lausanne, CH

Vintage Hermès, Paris, an elegant desk accessory. The paperweight is in the shape of a decimal

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermès Silk Scarf « Venise » 1970
Hermès Silk Scarf « Venise » 1970

Hermès Silk Scarf « Venise » 1970

By Philippe Ledoux, Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès silk scarf « Venise » 1970. Please note this item is in good condition with minor wear

Category

1970s French Scarves

Hermes Style Saddle Theme Leather & Steel Accents Mirror - France 1970's
Hermes Style Saddle Theme Leather & Steel Accents Mirror - France 1970's

Hermes Style Saddle Theme Leather & Steel Accents Mirror - France 1970's

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Mirror inspired by the equestrian world and in the spirit of Hermès France creations. Full leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Hermès Paris 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Ring, Circa 1970, France
Vintage Hermès Paris 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Ring, Circa 1970, France

Vintage Hermès Paris 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Ring, Circa 1970, France

By Hermès

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Rare flexible and textured gold band made circa 1970 comes in original box. Approx 11.3 mm wide Gross weight 11.5gram Size: us6.5 / M 1/2 / 53 3/4 / 17

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HERMES Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Napoleon Coins 925 Sterling
HERMES Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Napoleon Coins 925 Sterling

HERMES Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Napoleon Coins 925 Sterling

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Table cards holders designed by Hermes. This is a very rare and unusual set of four table menu

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sideboard by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, 1970s
Vintage Sideboard by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, 1970s

Vintage Sideboard by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, 1970s

By Guido Faleschini, Hermès

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage modular Sideboard by Guido Faleschini for Hermès. Wood, metal and leather. An iconic

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Steel

XL Gilt Coffee Table, Italy, 1970's, by Giovanni Banci for Hermes
XL Gilt Coffee Table, Italy, 1970's, by Giovanni Banci for Hermes

XL Gilt Coffee Table, Italy, 1970's, by Giovanni Banci for Hermes

By Giovanni Banci, Hermès

Located in Cork, IE

delight to look at. Designed in Italy by Giovanni Banci for Hermes* in the 1970's, the focal point of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hermès Silk Scarf "Dieu Et Mon Droit" 1977
Hermès Silk Scarf "Dieu Et Mon Droit" 1977

Hermès Silk Scarf "Dieu Et Mon Droit" 1977

By Francoise de la Perriere, Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Silk Scarf "Dieu Et Mon Droit" 1977. Please note this item is in good condition with minor

Category

1970s French Scarves

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilded bronze Horse head

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

HERMES PARIS GUIDO FALESCHINI MiD CENTURY MODERN GLASS & LEATHER DINING TABLE
HERMES PARIS GUIDO FALESCHINI MiD CENTURY MODERN GLASS & LEATHER DINING TABLE

HERMES PARIS GUIDO FALESCHINI MiD CENTURY MODERN GLASS & LEATHER DINING TABLE

By Hermès, Guido Faleschini

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, super collectable Hermes Paris, Guido Faleschini Designed for Mariani circa 1970's, Mid Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Vintage Italian Chrome and Glass Dining Table by Guido Faleschini X Hermes
Vintage Italian Chrome and Glass Dining Table by Guido Faleschini X Hermes

Vintage Italian Chrome and Glass Dining Table by Guido Faleschini X Hermes

By Hermès, Guido Faleschini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Vintage Italian Chrome and Glass Dining Table by Guido Faleschini X Hermes features a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Spherical Pearwood Candleholders by Bottega Ghianda for Hermès, 1970s
Set of 4 Spherical Pearwood Candleholders by Bottega Ghianda for Hermès, 1970s

Set of 4 Spherical Pearwood Candleholders by Bottega Ghianda for Hermès, 1970s

By Bottega Ghianda, Hermès

Located in Brescia, Brescia

illustrious Bottega Ghianda for Hermès Paris. Measuring 10 cm in diameter and 9 cm in height, each piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pearwood

Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s
Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s

Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Hermès and executed by silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie, very rare exquisite

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris
Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Lausanne, CH

An elegant pair of scissors designed and retailed by Hermès, manufactured by silversmiths Ravinet

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

HERMES PARIS 1970 Desk Cylinders Lighter & Cigarettes Box In Gilt And Sterling
HERMES PARIS 1970 Desk Cylinders Lighter & Cigarettes Box In Gilt And Sterling

HERMES PARIS 1970 Desk Cylinders Lighter & Cigarettes Box In Gilt And Sterling

By Louis Ravinet and Charles D'Enfert 1, Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

A desk set of lighter and cigarettes case designed by Hermes Paris. This is a very handsome smoker

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Gold

Hermes Paris Vintage Gold 36" Oval Link Chain
Hermes Paris Vintage Gold 36" Oval Link Chain

Hermes Paris Vintage Gold 36" Oval Link Chain

Located in Greenwich, CT

Chained melody. With a rhythmic oval link design, this Hermes Paris 18 yellow gold 36" long chain

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Important Pair of Ceramic Lamps with Ribbons Decor, French, Circa 1970
Important Pair of Ceramic Lamps with Ribbons Decor, French, Circa 1970

Important Pair of Ceramic Lamps with Ribbons Decor, French, Circa 1970

By Hermès

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Ribbons Decor. This is a French work in the style of Hermès. Circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hermès - 12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders
Hermès - 12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders

Hermès - 12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of twelve sterling silver place card holders stirrup-shaped French work circa 1970 Silver boar's head hallmark on each piece Silvermith's hallmark on each stirrup Length: 2.6 cm ...

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Vintage 1970s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès, 1970s
Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès, 1970s

Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès, 1970s

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Coffee table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès,1970s This Hermès coffee table, likely designed in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

OOAK Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag
OOAK Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag

OOAK Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag in very good condition. Black box calf leather

Category

1970s Structured Shoulder Bags

1970s Suede Wrapped Rectangular Frame Mirror
1970s Suede Wrapped Rectangular Frame Mirror

1970s Suede Wrapped Rectangular Frame Mirror

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

70’s Suede wrapped rectangular frame mirror L 35 x H 54 x D 2 in Mirror L 26 in Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Pauline, Serge Mouille, Jacques Adnet, Jean ...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Suede

Vintage Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Hermes, 1970s
Vintage Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Hermes, 1970s

Vintage Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Hermes, 1970s

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare vintage cabinets designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès. The cabinet offers plenty of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Frans Hermes abstract pine sculpture Netherlands 1970
Frans Hermes abstract pine sculpture Netherlands 1970

Frans Hermes abstract pine sculpture Netherlands 1970

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This monumental-sized sculpture by Frans Hermes, is a true modern work of art, from the1970s. It is

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage Hermes Reptile Cuff Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Hermes Reptile Cuff Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Hermes Reptile Cuff Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Hermes Circa: 1960s Material: 18k yellow gold with bright red reptile skin exterior

Category

Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adnet Hermes Style Coffee Table Equestrian Ranch Rustic
Adnet Hermes Style Coffee Table Equestrian Ranch Rustic

Adnet Hermes Style Coffee Table Equestrian Ranch Rustic

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Jacques Adnet Hermes Style Equestrian Ranch Rustic Coffee

Category

Vintage 1970s Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Chic Glossy Hermes Orange Square Two Tier End Tables
Chic Glossy Hermes Orange Square Two Tier End Tables

Chic Glossy Hermes Orange Square Two Tier End Tables

Located in Hopewell, NJ

gloss chic Hermes orange. The inset bronze finish bands and capped feet are a subtle classy detail

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Hermes Georges L'Enfant Chaine D'Ancre Gold Vintage Toggle Link Bracelet
Hermes Georges L'Enfant Chaine D'Ancre Gold Vintage Toggle Link Bracelet

Hermes Georges L'Enfant Chaine D'Ancre Gold Vintage Toggle Link Bracelet

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Greenwich, CT

Crisp and well executed this rare large size Hermes Georges L'Enfant Paris 'chaine d'ancre' vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Table de repas carrée italienne vintage par Guido Faleschini pour Mariani Hermes
Table de repas carrée italienne vintage par Guido Faleschini pour Mariani Hermes

Table de repas carrée italienne vintage par Guido Faleschini pour Mariani Hermes

By Guido Faleschini

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Mariani x Hermès, style Space Age, plateau carré en verre fumé, pied en métal chromé design, structure du

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

1970s Large Ceramic Bust of God Hermes in Classical Greek Style
1970s Large Ceramic Bust of God Hermes in Classical Greek Style

1970s Large Ceramic Bust of God Hermes in Classical Greek Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A good large bust of the God Hermes A good large bust of the God Hermes, this is a very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

Jaques Adnet Hermes Style Side Table Trompe l'Oeil Leather Straps
Jaques Adnet Hermes Style Side Table Trompe l'Oeil Leather Straps

Jaques Adnet Hermes Style Side Table Trompe l'Oeil Leather Straps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A unique rustic, ranch, or lodge-style table in the Hermes, or

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Vintage 1970s Rustic End Tables

Materials

Iron

6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather
6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather

6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather

Located in Salzburg, AT

Set of 6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather 1970s 6 chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Huge Console attributed to Giovanni Banci for Hermes Italy, 1970s
Huge Console attributed to Giovanni Banci for Hermes Italy, 1970s

Huge Console attributed to Giovanni Banci for Hermes Italy, 1970s

By Giovanni Banci

Located in Munich, DE

Fantastic iron nickel console attributed to Giovanni Banci for Hermes, France, 1978. The price is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Iron, Nickel

“Hermes” Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy 1970s – New Old Stock
“Hermes” Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy 1970s – New Old Stock

“Hermes” Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy 1970s – New Old Stock

By Angelo Brotto, Esperia

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An imposing and architecturally composed table lamp model “Hermes,” designed by Angelo Brotto for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

XL Vintage Wicker Tote Basket with Wooden Handles & Hinged Lid c1970s
XL Vintage Wicker Tote Basket with Wooden Handles & Hinged Lid c1970s

XL Vintage Wicker Tote Basket with Wooden Handles & Hinged Lid c1970s

By Hermès, Ralph Lauren

Located in West Hollywood, CA

space. Inspired by luxury designer wicker bags from Hermès and Ralph Lauren, this XL vintage wicker tote

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Silver Plated Aries astrological Bottle Opener Fracne 1970
Silver Plated Aries astrological Bottle Opener Fracne 1970

Silver Plated Aries astrological Bottle Opener Fracne 1970

By Hermès, Henri Lancel

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A bottle opener from the 1970s, in silver-plated metal, themed around the signs of the zodiac, depicting the Aries sign. An item that is both functional and decorative, ideal for co...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Pisces astrological Bottle Opener France 1970
Silver Plated Pisces astrological Bottle Opener France 1970

Silver Plated Pisces astrological Bottle Opener France 1970

By Henri Lancel, Hermès

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A bottle opener from the 1970s, in silver-plated metal, themed around the signs of the zodiac, depicting the Pisces sign. An item that is both functional and decorative, ideal for c...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Cancer astrological Bottle Opener France 1970
Silver Plated Cancer astrological Bottle Opener France 1970

Silver Plated Cancer astrological Bottle Opener France 1970

By Henri Lancel, Hermès

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A bottle opener from the 1970s, in silver-plated metal, themed around the signs of the zodiac, depicting the Cancer sign. An item that is both functional and decorative, ideal for c...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Guido Faleschini TUCROMA Swivel Dressing Cabinet for i4Mariani – 1971
Guido Faleschini TUCROMA Swivel Dressing Cabinet for i4Mariani – 1971

Guido Faleschini TUCROMA Swivel Dressing Cabinet for i4Mariani – 1971

By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini, Hermès

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

This ia a 1970s original piece and a real statement of design – a functional icon. Introducing the Tucroma 360º swivel dressing cabinet: a refined piece of furniture rooted in the vi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Hermés vintage bag
Hermés vintage bag

Hermés vintage bag

Unavailable|$3,436

Hermés vintage bag

By Hermès

Located in Milano, IT

A beautiful white "veau grainé" Hermés bag with golden metal details, double handle.On the inside

Category

1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes France Ruler
Hermes France Ruler

Hermes France Ruler

Unavailable|$2,800

Hermes France Ruler

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Most impressive ruler. Made and signed by HERMES. Very heavy gauge silver plate. Rounded corners

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

HERMES Table Box

HERMES Table Box

Unavailable|$9,000

HERMES Table Box

By Hermès

Located in Greenwich, CT

A silver plated table box of rectangular form with hinged handles and cover inset with Hermes silk

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Gold Brooch
Hermes Gold Brooch

Hermes Gold Brooch

Unavailable|$3,199

Hermes Gold Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Kerkrade, NL

Beautiful 18k gold brooch. The brooch is signed Hermes Paris and with the number 48547. The brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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1979 Hermes For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 1979 hermes for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black 1979 hermes, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of 1979 hermes over the years, but those made by Hermès, Philippe Ledoux and Caty Latham are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are 1979 Hermes?

On average, 1979 hermes on 1stDibs sell for $1,469, while they’re typically $112 on the low end and $110,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.