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Vintage Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany & Co Black Silk Tassel & Silver Necklace
Vintage Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany & Co Black Silk Tassel & Silver Necklace

Vintage Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany & Co Black Silk Tassel & Silver Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Created in 1981 by legendary designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. this exceptional horsewhip necklace represents one of the most sculptural and collectible periods of Peretti...

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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1981 Woven Silk & Silver Cuff Bracelet
Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1981 Woven Silk & Silver Cuff Bracelet

Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1981 Woven Silk & Silver Cuff Bracelet

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Created in 1981 by legendary designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. this exceptional cuff bracelet represents one of the most sculptural and collectible periods of Peretti’s car...

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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag
Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag

Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag

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H 5 in W 7.75 in D 2 in

Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag

Located in Atlanta, GA

Dooney & Bourke debuted its first women's handbags in the 1981 launch of the All-Weather Leather collection.

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag
Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag

Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

27cm Drag bag style with two rolled leather handles Black smooth Box leather Goldtone hardware Front flap secures with two "H" snaps Four protective feet at base Black Chevre le...

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Vintage Tan Leather and Horsehair Crinoline shoulder bag, 1981
Hermes Vintage Tan Leather and Horsehair Crinoline shoulder bag, 1981

Hermes Vintage Tan Leather and Horsehair Crinoline shoulder bag, 1981

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Vintage textured tan Leather and horsehair crinoline shoulder bag dated K in a circle 1981. Stitched in cream. Envelope shape bag has a shaped flap with a leather covered bar ...

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...

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1980s French Tote Bags

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Samur 356
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Samur 356

1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Samur 356

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag
Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag

Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag - GHW - Circa 1981. This bag is in excellent condition for its age.

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

1981 Hermes Navy Blue Trim I Bag
1981 Hermes Navy Blue Trim I Bag

1981 Hermes Navy Blue Trim I Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Originally sketched in 1958, the concept of Hermès’ Trim shoulder bag was a larger pouch that could be easily carried around. With a single shoulder strap and gold-tone clasp fasteni...

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Micro Mini Flap Bag 1981
Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Micro Mini Flap Bag 1981

Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Micro Mini Flap Bag 1981

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Size: Height: 6.5 cm,Length: 7 cm,Widt

Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Micro Mini Flap Bag 1981

By Chanel

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Exceptional RARE Vintage 1981 Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Flap Bag. Own a true piece of fashion history with this ultra-rare Chanel Micro Mini Flap Bag from 1981 — a coll...

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1980s European Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes
Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes

Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Kelly model bag, size 35, in burgundy "box" leather and gold metalwork, interior in coordinated leather with 1 zipped pocket and 1 double patch pocket, padlock, keys, year 198...

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès The "Lift" Model 1981
Hermès The "Lift" Model 1981

Hermès The "Lift" Model 1981

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Beautiful red Hermès vintage handbag, The model "Lift" created in 1981. Red calf leather, brass.

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1980s French Hobo Bags

1981 Hermes Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag
1981 Hermes Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag

1981 Hermes Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in

1981 Hermes Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

1981 Hermes Leather Shoulder Bag Burgundy - Good condition, shows slight wear and tear over time - Smooth leather Hermes Burgundy shoulder bag, braided on the front, golden press stu...

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1980s European Shoulder Bags

1980-1981 Chanel Black Lambskin Double Flap 2.55 Bag with Gold Hardware
1980-1981 Chanel Black Lambskin Double Flap 2.55 Bag with Gold Hardware

1980-1981 Chanel Black Lambskin Double Flap 2.55 Bag with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Westmount, Quebec

The most iconic of all Chanel handbags in the most classic of materials. The Chanel 2.55 was designed for elegance and versatility. It was designed for luxury as well as practicality...

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

1981 Vintage Hermes Jige GM Clutch in Brown Dark Box Leather
1981 Vintage Hermes Jige GM Clutch in Brown Dark Box Leather

1981 Vintage Hermes Jige GM Clutch in Brown Dark Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice vintage Joge clutch in brown Calf Box leather. Good vintage conditon, some lights of use but overall good condition. Clutch from 1981 Size 29*20

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1990s French Clutches

Hermès Croc Mini Kelly (20cm) Vintage 1981
Hermès Croc Mini Kelly (20cm) Vintage 1981

Hermès Croc Mini Kelly (20cm) Vintage 1981

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mini Croc Kelly by Hermes 1981 (K circle) Black patent croc Gold-tone hardware Rare long handle strap Feet on bottom Single interior pocket Condition: Great vintage condition....

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag
1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag

1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice hard to find Hermes 1981 Fonsbelle bag in navy The stap can be doubled so It could be worn hand or shoulder ( just crossbidy for someone of small size) Bag in relaly goo...

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Stunning Hermes 'Lock' Handbag 1981
Stunning Hermes 'Lock' Handbag 1981

Stunning Hermes 'Lock' Handbag 1981

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Exceptional Hermes Vintage 'Lock' Model in green crocodile leather Handbag, gold hardware finishing. Very limited edition of the early 80s.

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981
Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981

Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Just divine color for this Hermès Drag handbag of 1981. Made of beige/sand porosus crocodile leather and gold hardware finishing.

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in University City, MO

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1981 Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1981 handbag for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Red and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect 1981 handbag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Chanel 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 1981 Handbag?

On average, a 1981 handbag on 1stDibs sells for $1,881, while they’re typically $946 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.