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. The heavily beaded florals are in copper, violet, blue, green and charcoal with lar...
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Patchwork Clutch with Bakelite Frame
Located in Alford, MA
Clutch in the deepest gray soft leather featuring a central patchwork panel of leaves in varied complementary colors. Carved bakelite frame and hinged clasp.
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
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 combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...
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 loop handle and pointed corners. Beautiful caramel color spring-hinged Bakelite fra...
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
Ivory “alumesh” (enamel plated aluminum mesh) purse with “creamed corn” color Bakelite top frame, clasp and chain; interior open side pocket.
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in
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, all finely and deep carved flowers and large Daisy to the black Bakelite. Chrome ...
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 brass buttons. There is a Bakelite cylinder and loop closure, and there are two pock...
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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H 7.2 in D 2 in Dm 10 in L 8.75 in
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. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flo...
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H 7.5 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 9 in
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 of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates ...
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 manufacturers could not get leather or luxury fabrics to make bags.
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.".
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
$3,145 / item
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress from the 1930's. Sheer chiffon bodice with double ruffle collar and wonderful hand embroidered florals throughout. ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery. Inside is a small mirror and pocket. France 1920's. 4" x 4", 10" chain Excellent condition.
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Yellow Alligator Serpent Horsebit Small Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci by Tom Ford small shoulder bag from Spring/Summer 2004 is crafted from GG canvas with genuine alligator leather accents in bold yellow and purple tones. Multiple bags and ...
JUDITH LEIBER Green Lizard Skin Wallet with Gold Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber green lizard skin wallet with gold metal clasp. This wallet is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with this lovely wallet...
$2,000
Valentino lace jacket
By Valentino
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Valentino Garavani shirt jacket with floral lace Valentino Ready To Wear collection, floral lace inserts, turn-down collar, front button fastening, long sleeves and straight hem. Co...
$745Sale Price|50% Off
Size: One Size
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
$6,667
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 11.42 in
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram & Embossed Calfskin Trio Pocket Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Embossed Calfskin Leather Trio Pocket Keepall Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4339 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Trio Pocket Keepa...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Fur Trim Crop Jacket 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
Roberto Cavalli Gold Bowling Bag
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Exclusive Just Cavalli Golden baquette/bowling bag We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 4 closing magnetic press buttons 1 zipper pocket i...
$5,650Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Chocolare Bar Quilted Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Step into the turn-of-the-millennium era of luxury with this exquisite vintage Chanel clutch. A quintessential piece from the iconic Chocolate Bar collection, this bag is a rare find...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.