Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
military gear, mail pouches, and saddlebags. Dooney & Bourke debuted its first women's handbags in the
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1981 Handbag
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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
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: HB3568 Serial Number: SA851 Age (Circa): 1981 Accompanied By: Luggage Tag, Handle Keeper Authenticity
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
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
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: HB3579 Serial Number: VI871 Age (Circa): 1981 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender
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1980s French Tote Bags
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: HB3578 Serial Number: SA851 Age (Circa): 1981 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Samur 356
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 881.V.I Age (Circa): 1981 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender: Ladies Type
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
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
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
1981 Hermes Navy Blue Trim I Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
should strap. Dates from 1981, as shown by the circle K blind stamp. Excellent vintage condition. Clean
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Micro Mini Flap Bag 1981
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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
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1980s European Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
coordinated leather with 1 zipped pocket and 1 double patch pocket, padlock, keys, year 1981. Width 35 cm x
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
Gorgeous 1981 Hermes Constance in Camel Epsom Leather 23cm + Box and Dust Cover
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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Gorgeous 1981 Hermes Constance in Camel Epsom Leather 23cm + Box and Dust Cover
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
This lovely and rare 1981 (K) handbag was sent to France for refurbishment in 2013. The hardware is
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
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
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1981 Hermes Leather Shoulder Bag Burgundy - Good condition, shows slight wear and tear over time
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1980s European Shoulder Bags
1980-1981 Chanel Black Lambskin Double Flap 2.55 Bag with Gold Hardware
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H 6.5 in D 3 in L 10.5 in
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
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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses
1981 Vintage Hermes Jige GM Clutch in Brown Dark Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
overall good condition. Clutch from 1981 Size 29*20
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1990s French Clutches
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
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
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
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Stunning Hermes 'Lock' Handbag 1981
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Exceptional Hermes Vintage 'Lock' Model in green crocodile leather Handbag, gold hardware finishing
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1980s French Handbags and Purses
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
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
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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 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.
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