Bakelite Bags
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
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With a beautiful light patina on the brass. Made in the 1950s.
The Bakelite bags are original in dove
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 9.85 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse from the 1950's. Unusual shape with curved handles decorated with
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1950s American Novelty Bags
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret Double Pouch Bag in black calf leather with caramel bakelite trim. A practical attached
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1940s American Top Handle Bags
Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved
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1930s American Top Handle Bags
1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag. The bag is a striking
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Mid-20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags
1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, featuring deep blue Bakelite and luxurious blue leather with an embossed snakeskin pattern. The structured
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a
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1950s American Top Handle Bags
1940s Art Deco Cream Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Bakelite with a sleek, structured silhouette. Its minimalist form is elevated by elegant details, including
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Mid-20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in L 23.63 in
1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Italian handbag is a striking example of mid-century Bakelite craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in L 24.02 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and hand coloured Bakelite frame, the handle is made from celluloid, typical of many of the designs of
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
An Elegant 1950s Burgundy Leather and Bakelite Clasp Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
adorned with a striking square bakelite clasp that adds a touch of vintage glamour. The structured form
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Mid-20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
H 6.7 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in L 18.51 in
1950s Art Deco Style Cream Toned Bakelite and Leather Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chic vintage Italian mini shoulder bag is a standout piece crafted in cream Bakelite and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in L 18.9 in
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
coloured thin Bakelite. Piped in cream silk, and beautifully lined, with cream silk and silk flower trim
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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised floral motifs, with
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single
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1940s American Top Handle Bags
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
famous, this rare enamel plated mesh version also features a unique Bakelite top frame and chain handle
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1940s American Top Handle Bags
Christian Dior "Samurai" Bakelite and Pink Leather Bucket Bag, 2007
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Italy) Bakelite and pink leather bucket bag. Bag with a serial number. 2007 Fall
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Early 2000s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
did many early celluloid/Bakelite pieces from the 1920s, think of the jewelled snake bracelets etc
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 7.5 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 9 in
A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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Many bakelite and celluloid bags from this period in France sported highly imaginative and decorative
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1920s French Novelty Bags
H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in L 10 in
Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware
By Morris Moscowitz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
tortoise shell colored bakelite chained handle. The bakelite handle is composed from two bakelite chains
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Apple juice Bakelite Frame and Black Bakelite clasp
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1920s English Evening Bags and Minaudières
Prada Leather and Denil bag with Bakelite Hardware
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Denim and leather axi bag with bakelite hardware.
Really good condition, just some light
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Gucci Vintage Bakelite Bag
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Iconic and rare Gucci bag
Vintage from the 60's
Leather
Brown color
Bakelite handle
Golden and
Category
1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel leather and bakelite bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Brown leather quilted handbag. Bakelite clasp and handle. Authenticity
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1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Handbag with Bakelite Handle
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Handbag with bakelite handle.
Additional information
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1970s French Novelty Bags
Carved applejuice Bakelite "Scottie Dog" handbag, English 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
lining and the money/change purse set inside, typical of this period. The Bakelite is perfect, the two
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1930s British Novelty Bags
Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
frame and closure, a rusty bakelite handle, a brown silk lining.
Bottom Length: 11,4 in. ( 29cm
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1960s American Top Handle Bags
Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite. 1st, you have the option of having either a black-patent, or you can have a black silk bag, or
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1940s Unknown Top Handle Bags
1930s Art Deco Orange Amber Bakelite Evening Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1930s Art Deco evening shoulder bag is crafted from rich amber-hued Bakelite, a highly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Small Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Vintage Bag- Pristine; It appears never carried and has been
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap- Excellent Plus Condition
Rare and
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998. This handbag is in
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Lanvin Paris vintage bag 70s green, in velvet with bakelite handle, shoulder strap with gold chain
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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags
H 11.82 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's. This bag is in
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1950s American Top Handle Bags
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle: Brass hardware at
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1940s American Top Handle Bags
Bonwit Teller Leather Handbag with Bakelite Hardware Vintage 60s Made in Italy
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
box calfskin leather, this bag is quality made: it features two top handles and Bakelite hardware! It
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
H 7.25 in D 3.2 in L 9.5 in
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's.
Completely outfitted as a vanity case with
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1930s American Novelty Bags
2000s Chanel Black Bag with Bakelite
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Chanel black bag with bakelite. Rare item.
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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art deco bakelite framed purse frame set with pastes remounted by "Revivals" in the 1980's
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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved
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1930s American Top Handle Bags
1940's Bakelite Box Bag with Trapunto Quilted Panels
Located in New Hope, PA
and bottom of the bag are made from butterscotch colored bakelite. The strap and inset panels are made
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1940s American Novelty Bags
Vintage Gucci 1960s Leather & Bakelite Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 1960s Gucci purse in mustard yellow leather with black bakelite top handle and clasp.
Gold
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
art deco apple green bakelite & rhinestone minaudiere 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful and totally original 1920s Art Deco apple green bakelite minaudiere. Featuring a case
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare Avant de Dormir Italia bakelite clutch.
Rare model of 1960's Pop Art vintage, Made in Italy
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Black Leather HANDBAG Flap Purse w/ BAKELITE HANDLE Rare
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
. Comes with its original GUCCI dustbag
Further comments: Beautiful BAKELITE handle & closure. Matching
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1960s Italian Tote Bags
H 6.75 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Carved Bakelite, exotic black leather handbag, by Salisbury's, English, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
decorative. Crowned with beautifully carved opaque amber Bakelite 'wings', the combination of the black and
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 7.75 in D 1.8 in Dm 10.5 in L 8 in
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Navy Blue Leather HANDBAG Tote PURSE w/ Bakelite
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant navy blue leather vintage handbag from the 70s by GUCCI, featuring bakelite emebellishment
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's. This vintage bag
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1940s Shoulder Bags
A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful and quite unique subject for this handbag! Made from carved and hand painted Bakelite
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 8.5 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in L 8.5 in
A brown leather handbag, with a carved amber Bakelite handle, English, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Bakelite handle, rigid and securely fixed. With the typical change/notes inside purse (the leather side
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 8.6 in W 10.5 in D 2 in L 10.5 in
Valentino Bakelite Mini Bag
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite mini purse by Valentino
Red
Abstract floral motif
Gem encrusted
Open top
Single Pocket
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Novelty Bags
Bakelite and Leather Pochette / Clutch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fun and fabulous bag in wonderful condition.One large interior compartment with a small pocket to the side, fabric lined and wrist strap.
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1940s American Luggage and Travel Bags
Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940's bakelite frame purse with black corde body. This bag is circa World War II when
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Large and Sculptural Handbag with Bakelite Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous handbag in excellent condition. The positive and negative space makes this a special piece.
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1960s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Art Deco handbag purse with huge bakelite clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Handbag with Swirled Tortoiseshell Bakelite, with large, Rolled-over top clasps with black
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1930s English Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Denim Handbag and brown bakelite Handle
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel vintage denim handbag with handle in brown bakelite. Good vintage condition some light wear
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather and Bakelite Vintage bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Vintage bag in Lambskin Leather and bakelite hardware and handles
Really good condition
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
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Bakelite Bags For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of bakelite bags. Our collection of bakelite bags includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, gray and more. 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 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of bakelite bags over the years, but those made by Koret and Yves Saint Laurent are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.
How Much are Bakelite Bags?
Prices for bakelite bags can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $361 and can go as high as $4,800, while these items, on average, fetch $595.
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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