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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
Category
1950s American Novelty Bags
Gilli Bakelite evening purse
Located in New York, NY
Gilli Bakelite evening purse measures 6 3/4" in length, 4" in width and 1 1/4" in height. gold
Category
1950s American Clutches
Cowhide Handbag with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Alford, MA
1960s chic and roomy double-handled handbag with gold metal frame and Bakelite clasp. Interior is
Category
1960s Unknown Handbags and Purses
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
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1960s North Korean Handbags and Purses
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
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
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
Category
1970s Italian Clutches
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
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1970s Italian Handbags and Purses
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. A
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1930s Unknown Clutches
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
Category
1930s Clutches
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
Category
1930s American Novelty Bags
1950's Bakelite Tinsel Shot Seaweed Green Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite clutch of deep seaweed green shot with metallic gold tinsel. Echoes of a 1950's Floridian
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1950s American Clutches
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact
Located in New York, NY
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact of finely carved and ribbed, butterscotch bakelite with concentric
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1930s American Wallets and Small Accessories
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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
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
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 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
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
Isabel Canovas Black & Gold Silk Leather Green Bakelite Leaf Clutch, 1980s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Boca Raton, FL
rectangular clutch. At the top, a striking lime green leaf frame, presumably made from Bakelite, encloses the
Category
1980s Unknown Clutches
Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flowers, and the
Category
1930s British Clutches
H 7.2 in D 2 in Dm 10 in L 8.75 in
Bobbie Jerome 1950s 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
Category
1950s American Top Handle Bags
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.
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
“alumesh” (enamel plated aluminum mesh) purse with “creamed corn” color Bakelite top frame, clasp and chain
Category
1940s American Top Handle Bags
Christian Dior "Samurai" Bakelite and Pink Leather Bucket Bag, 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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
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
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1980s Italian Clutches
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
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Early 2000s Italian Clutches
No brand Strass vanity case size Unique
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Vintage from the 30's Black satin with sequins and strass Internall made of bakelite with original
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2010s Italian Clutches
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
Balenciaga Blue Exotic Leather Tiny Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balenciaga - Blue exotic leather bag with silvery metal elements and a green bakelite fastener. Bag
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Chanel Black Tweed Shopping Bag, 2017/2018
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in Italy) Black tweed shopping bag decorated with a silvery metal and bakelite rocket
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel bag circa 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted brown leather bag with tortoiseshell bakelite elements. 1994
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Missoni Multi-Color Raffia Bag
By Missoni
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Missoni - Multi-color raffia bag, with bakelite handles and a magnetic lock.
Additional
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Multicoloured Trimmings Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) Multicoloured trimmings handbag made of a black bakelite handle
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
Art Deco Lame and Diamond Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Custom Evening Bag made in the 1940's with a bakelite frame, adorned with a lovely Art Deco diamond
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1940s American Top Handle Bags
An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite and unique little handbag, with a carved Bakelite and hand coloured frame, in a
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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
W 4.75 in D 1.5 in L 12.5 in
Art Deco Vintage Cord and Bakelite Handbag, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
butterscotch coloured catalin Bakelite clasp. This is a totally authentic bag in a wonderful Art Deco shape
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Modernist Original Ladies Leather & Chrome Clutch bag Purse, c1930
Located in Devon, England
integral coin purse & inside pocket, Label to interior ‘ Made in England’. The clasp opens & snaps closes
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Chrome
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
Set of Three American Art Deco Bakelite Purse Watches by Westclox.
By Westclox, Simon de Vaulchier, George W. Blow
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulously styled set of three Bakelite hand bag or purse watches were designed by Westclox
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware
By Morris Moscowitz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful purse produced by Morris Moscowitz Co. The bag is from the 1950's
Category
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940's Bronze Colored Beaded, Oval-Shaped, Handbag/ Bakelite Lid
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a striking, 1940's vintage, bronze colored beaded, oval-shaped bag with a bakelite lid and
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1940s Handbags and Purses
Original Art Deco Leather Clutch Handbag Bag in brown with bakelite clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Clutch in textured Leather with fantastic Honey Bakelite and French designed Gilt Clasp
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1930s Clutches
H 7.88 in W 10.44 in D 1.19 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
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1920s English Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Plexiglass Black Silk Box Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT.
- Black plexiglass/ bakelite top and heart flap.
- Black silk fabric box shape
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Lanvin Vintage 1980 Black Pvc and Tassel Minaudiére
By Lanvin Paris
Located in VERGT, FR
SUBLIME Minaudiére ARPÈGE Vintage Lanvin Made in France
Black Pvc ( bakélite) and tassel
Size
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1880s French 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
Tortoise Bakelite Minaudiere with Jewelled Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Attractive tapered tortoiseshell bakelite minaudiere with antique jewelled clasp with faux
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1970s American Handbags and Purses
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
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2010s Italian Clutches
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
Stunning 1930s Baby Crocodile and Bakelite Hand Bag
Located in Port Hope, ON
of wear and tear.
The Bakelite accents are two-tone. The wide bands of golden Bakelite are mounted
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1930s Unknown Handbags and Purses
A Superb 40s Leather and Bakelite Box Bag
By Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Rosenfeld black leather and bakelite 40s box bag with mirrored lid. Interior is lined
Category
1940s American Handbags and Purses
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Clutches
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
Ultra Chic Black Leather Bag with Bakelite Clasp and Handles
Located in Gresham, OR
bakelite clasp and handles that interlock to close. Maker unknown. 2 inside pockets, one with zipper
Category
1950s American Handbags and Purses
Chanel leather and bakelite bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Brown leather quilted handbag. Bakelite clasp and handle. Authenticity
Category
1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger 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
Category
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
Category
1960s American Top Handle Bags
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Bakelite Purses For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of bakelite purses. If you’re looking for black bakelite purses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, beige and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of bakelite purses over the years, but those made by Chanel, Gucci 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 Purses?
The prices for bakelite purses start at $125 and top out at $6,995 with these items, on average, selling for $573.
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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