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Bakelite Frame Purse

Lavishly Beaded Pouch with Bakelite Frame
Lavishly Beaded Pouch with Bakelite Frame

Lavishly Beaded Pouch with Bakelite Frame

Located in New York, NY

Unusual large beaded "pouch" style bag circa 1960 with black bakelite and chrome deco style frame

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1960s South Korean Handbags and Purses

Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame
Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame

Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 9 in D 1.5 in

Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame

Located in Alford, MA

complementary colors. Carved bakelite frame and hinged clasp.

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Late 20th Century American Clutches

A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s

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 unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a

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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.

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
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle

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
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s

Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Tucson, AZ

“alumesh” (enamel plated aluminum mesh) purse with “creamed corn” color Bakelite top frame, clasp and chain

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1940s American Top Handle Bags

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Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame

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

1940's Bakelite Framed Corde Handbag
1940's Bakelite Framed Corde Handbag

1940's Bakelite Framed Corde Handbag

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H 10 in W 10 in D 4 in

1940's Bakelite Framed Corde Handbag

By Genuine Corde

Located in New Hope, PA

A fabulous Bakelite handle arches over this brown Corde handbag. It is attached to the sides with

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1940s American Handbags and Purses

Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag
Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag

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

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag

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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag
Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag

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

Red leather Handbag with Bakelite Frame
Red leather Handbag with Bakelite Frame

Red leather Handbag with Bakelite Frame

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous bag, measuring 12."w x 8.3/4ths"l x 4."d with a drop of approximately 9.".

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1940s American Handbags and Purses

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Located in Concord, NC

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Located in University City, MO

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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Bakelite Frame Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary bakelite frame purse you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect bakelite frame purse 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Genuine Corde are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Bakelite Frame Purse?

The price for a bakelite frame purse starts at $325 and tops out at $2,800, and on average, selling for $523.

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.