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Bakelite Clutch

Fold Over Bottega Veneta Suede and Bakelite Clutch
Fold Over Bottega Veneta Suede and Bakelite Clutch

Fold Over Bottega Veneta Suede and Bakelite Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in New York, NY

Elegant foldover clutch from Bottega Veneta in rust suede with faux striated tortoise bakelite handles.

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1970s Italian Handbags and Purses

Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame
Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame

Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame

Located in Alford, MA

Carved bakelite frame and hinged clasp.

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Late 20th Century American Clutches

High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Clutch
High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Clutch

High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Rare Collectible High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Calf Leather Clutch from the 1930's by Virginia Bags.

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1930s Unknown Clutches

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Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Dove Gray Clutch

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Dove Gray Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Dove Gray Clutch with pearlized bakelite frame from the 1980's, Italy. 11.5" x 7" x 2".

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Charles Jourdan Bakelite Clutch Bag
Charles Jourdan Bakelite Clutch Bag

Charles Jourdan Bakelite Clutch Bag

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H 6.7 in D 1.97 in L 9.06 in

Charles Jourdan Bakelite Clutch Bag

By Charles Jourdan

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Charles Jourdan -(Made in France) Bakelite clutch. To note, clasp and bakelite are damaged.

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1970s French Clutches

Chanel Beige Bakelite Clutch Ornamented with Orangey Rhinestones, 2005
Chanel Beige Bakelite Clutch Ornamented with Orangey Rhinestones, 2005

Chanel Beige Bakelite Clutch Ornamented with Orangey Rhinestones, 2005

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Beige bakelite clutch ornamented with orangey rhinestones and a trimmings handle.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

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Jimmy Choo Magazine Bakelite Clutch

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H 5.12 in D 1.97 in L 11.42 in

Jimmy Choo Magazine Bakelite Clutch

By Jimmy Choo

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jimmy Choo -(Made in Italy) Bakelite pouch with magazine print. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 29 cm, Height: 13 cm, Depth: 5 cm Condition: Good condition Seller Ref n...

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Rare Art Deco Bakelite Greyhound on a Leash Leather Clutch
Rare Art Deco Bakelite Greyhound on a Leash Leather Clutch

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Greyhound on a Leash Leather Clutch

Located in New Hope, PA

A racing greyhound in butterscotch yellow Bakelite runs across the top of the supple brown leather clutch bag.

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1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch

1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch

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H 3.94 in D 1.97 in L 5.91 in

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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Vintage Art Deco Leather & Bakelite Clutch Bag 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Leather & Bakelite Clutch Bag 1930s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Clutch Bag from the 1930s. An eternally classic black leather clutch finished to perfection with the hallmark art deco Bakelite in four glorious colours.

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1970s Fendi Brown Bakelite Clutch Bag
1970s Fendi Brown Bakelite Clutch Bag

1970s Fendi Brown Bakelite Clutch Bag

By Fendi

Located in London, GB

This early 1970s Fendi envelope bag is made from lustrous brown Bakelite with a clutch closure at the top, brown leather lining and side pocket, and the signature FF logo tastefully ...

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1970s Italian Clutches

1950's Bakelite Tinsel Shot Seaweed Green Clutch
1950's Bakelite Tinsel Shot Seaweed Green Clutch

1950's Bakelite Tinsel Shot Seaweed Green Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Bakelite clutch of deep seaweed green shot with metallic gold tinsel.

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1950s American Clutches

1970s Margolm Black Snakeskin + Tortoise Brown Vintage 70s Clutch Purse Bag
1970s Margolm Black Snakeskin + Tortoise Brown Vintage 70s Clutch Purse Bag

1970s Margolm Black Snakeskin + Tortoise Brown Vintage 70s Clutch Purse Bag

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1970s MARGOLM black python snake skin and tortoise Bakelite clutch bag! Python is known for its durability, and can withstand far more wear than leather.

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1970s Clutches

1930s Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp
1930s Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp

1930s Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp

Located in Alford, MA

Chic black leather Deco clutch with carved bakelite bar handle and back hand strap.

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Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch

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 compartments for every need (from that period). The borders of the metal frame and c...

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1930s American Novelty Bags

1950s Brown Bakelite and Leather Italian Clutch Bag
1950s Brown Bakelite and Leather Italian Clutch Bag

1950s Brown Bakelite and Leather Italian Clutch Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The exterior features a sleek, rectangular Bakelite body in a stunning amber-brown marbled finish.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Clutches

Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s

Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

These is a delightful clutch bag, made from a beautiful Art Deco silk fabric, and piped in grey silk.

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1930s British Clutches

Isabel Canovas Black & Gold Silk Leather Green Bakelite Leaf Clutch, 1980s
Isabel Canovas Black & Gold Silk Leather Green Bakelite Leaf Clutch, 1980s

Isabel Canovas Black & Gold Silk Leather Green Bakelite Leaf Clutch, 1980s

By Isabel Canovas

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A buttery black leather forms the sides and bottom of the rectangular clutch. At the top, a striking lime green leaf frame, presumably made from Bakelite, encloses the button fastener.

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1980s Unknown Clutches

Art Deco Buttercream Grid Vinyl Dance Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp, 1930s
Art Deco Buttercream Grid Vinyl Dance Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp, 1930s

Art Deco Buttercream Grid Vinyl Dance Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp, 1930s

By Park Lane

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pairs beautifully with our stack of butterscotch carved Bakelite bangles, sold separately. Flat clutch purse with geometrically-machined grooved surface and carved Bakelite top clasp.

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1930s American Clutches

Black stitched suede and chrome clutch with bakelite 'Scottie Dog' clasp, 1930s
Black stitched suede and chrome clutch with bakelite 'Scottie Dog' clasp, 1930s

Black stitched suede and chrome clutch with bakelite 'Scottie Dog' clasp, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Very chic and stylish clutch bag with a chrome frame is from the 1930s, with a carved Bakelite 'Scottie Dog' clasp, that slides to one side, allowing the bag to open.

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1930s British Clutches

Chic woven straw, leather, bakelite and silk clutch bag, Alfred Dunhill, 1930s
Chic woven straw, leather, bakelite and silk clutch bag, Alfred Dunhill, 1930s

Chic woven straw, leather, bakelite and silk clutch bag, Alfred Dunhill, 1930s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

This elegant clutch bag from Alfred Dunhill in the 1930s, is made from beautifully woven 'straw', with a Bakelite and brass closure fitting, trimmed in a soft pinky grey leather.

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1930s French Clutches

Bottega Veneta Snakeskin Cinnabar Clutch
Bottega Veneta Snakeskin Cinnabar Clutch

Bottega Veneta Snakeskin Cinnabar Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Bottega Veneta Deep Cinnabar Snakeskin Clutch with pearlized bakelite frame snap closure. 2000's. 10" x 7" x 2".

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Bakelite Clutch for Bergdorf Goodman
Bakelite Clutch for Bergdorf Goodman

Bakelite Clutch for Bergdorf Goodman

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H 7 in W 8 in D 1 in

Bakelite Clutch for Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an unusual and great looking clutch in a deep honey color.

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1950s Italian Clutches

Bakelite and Leather Pochette / Clutch
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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

1930's Bakelite Oriental Theme Clutch
1930's Bakelite Oriental Theme Clutch

1930's Bakelite Oriental Theme Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful small clutch with bakelite clasp and ornamentation. The body of the bag is an oriental theme silk in muted colors.

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Charles Jourdan Brown Bakelite Evening Bag
Charles Jourdan Brown Bakelite Evening Bag

Charles Jourdan Brown Bakelite Evening Bag

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H 5.91 in D 1.58 in L 7.09 in

Charles Jourdan Brown Bakelite Evening Bag

By Charles Jourdan

Located in Paris, FR

Collectible and rare brown bakelite bag, or clutch, from Charles Jourdan. Inside the bag the lining is made of brown monogram fabric, there is a flat pocket and a label "Charles Jour...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Clutches

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Bakelite Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary bakelite clutch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Gray and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Alfred Dunhill, Bottega Veneta and Isabel Canovas are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bakelite Clutch?

On average, a bakelite clutch on 1stDibs sells for $578, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clutches for You

Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.

Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.

Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.

Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.

The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.