1930's Art Deco Silver Mesh Bag
Located in Stamford, CT
German silver mesh Art Deco purse.Circa 1930s.
1930's Art Deco Silver Mesh Bag
Located in Stamford, CT
German silver mesh Art Deco purse.Circa 1930s.
1930s Whiting and Davis Art Deco Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis, Charles Whiting
Located in Houston, TX
designed and painted mesh with an Art Deco frame and a mustard colored silk lining. The Art Deco motif is
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
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 Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Black, Blue
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful French-made enameled Art Deco style metal mesh evening bag with elaborate cast plated
Vintage Art Deco German Silver Mesh Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Art Deco German Silver Mesh Evening Bag. This piece is in fair vintage condition with wear
1930s Art Deco Black Mesh and Rhinestone Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1930s Art Deco black mesh and rhinestone evening bag with brass frame and chain as well
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
Condition. Inside and out. Signed: Whiting and Davis Mesh bags on clasp. Plus also signed the paper tag
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
the chain is 5.5 inches long. Such a pretty piece from the Art Deco era to wear and display. Looks
1920s Deco Rhinestone Mesh and Silver Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920s Art Deco metal mesh evening bag completely covered in bezel-set rhinestones
1920s Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Gold and Black Enamel
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning black and gold metal mesh 1920s evening bag (unlined) with black enamel rose and fern
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 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
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag. This bag is in good vintage condition with
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 Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold & Silver Mesh Bag with Rhinestones
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold & Silver Mesh Bag with Rhinestones. This bag is in very good
Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This wonderful Whiting & Davis metal mesh bag, circa 1920s, is a stunning piece of fashion history
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's. This bag is in fair vintage
Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
early Whiting & Davis handbags with the introduction of unadorned clean lines representing an Art Deco
Art Deco German Silver Metal Micro Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
almost as powerfully. Its patterned Art Deco top frame, hairpin chain handle and pouch polish to a
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1920s Whiting and Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Art Deco Evening Bags, Group of 3
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the 1920s Art Deco era, a collection of three Sterling Silver mesh evening bags made by
Sterling Silver
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
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
Art Deco Whiting and Davis gold and silver mesh evening purse bag
By Whiting Davis, Whiting & Davis
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Purse, by Whiting and Davis, Metal Mesh in gilt and silver, with Blue Sapphire Clasp, mesh
20s Art Deco Metal Mesh Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s art deco metal mesh purse with black and white enamel. Measurements 10 1/2" Length 3
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
1930s Whiting and Davis Art Deco Painted Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Highly collectible Whiting and Davis mesh purse. This hand bag features painted mesh with an Art
1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Blue Enamel Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
art deco sunburst clasp painted in alternating black and blue enamel. The mesh body of the purse has a
1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Screen Printed Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
in bold Deco design. Enameled hot pink and green art deco details the frame as if to scream "1930's
Art Deco Silver Metgal Mesh Drawsting Writslet Beggars Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1930'S Whiting & Davis style silver metal mesh drawstring beggars purse.Features super
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
20'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" locking closure mechanism with an Art Deco spiral motif. Fully lined white satin lining, the bottom is
Mid-Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh & Austrian Crystal Paste Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh & Austrian Crystal Paste Soft Clutch Evening Bag By, Whiting
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
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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.