1970s Walborg Black Crochet Knit Beaded Vintage 70s Shoulder Bag Handbag Purse
By Walborg, Walborg Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage WALBORG black crochet knit beaded shoulder bag! Features a multi-strand shoulder strap that fits comfortably on the shoulder. Uniquely, this bag features the same b...
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...
1960s Koret Genuine Black Patent Leather Handbag W/ Faceted Black Bead Handle
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 1960s Mod Koret handbag in genuine black patent leather. Handle is wrapped and covered entirely in black resin faceted beads. Snap flap closure. inside pocket. Bag measure...
Silver and White Diamond Design Beaded Bag with Silver Tone Fittings circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Shimmering silver and white diamond design beaded bag with silver tone fittings. Measuring length at the base 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches by width 10.8 cm / 4.25 inches, and depth 3.5 cm / ...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful green beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads. A s...
S/S 2003 Prada off-white beaded leather & silver metal top handle hobo bag
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
From the highly collectible Prada Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this off-white beaded hobo bag encapsulates the era’s distinctive blend of futurism, sport influence, and sculptural ...
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Rope strap CC beaded black logo at front Gold-tone hardware Zip top tass...
Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra...
1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Ground
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Background. Absolutely charming and a very functional size handbag by one of the highest quality makers of t...
Chanel Dallas Metiers D'art 2014 Beaded Fringe Rare Tweed Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Dallas Metiers D'Art 2014 Tweed Fringe Rare Classic Flap Year: 2014 A unique classic flap bag in black and white tweed adorned with a multi-color seed bead fringe. The bag ...
New Walborg Black Wood Bead and Chenille Top Handle Pochette Purse– Japan, 1950s
By Walborg
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite its deceptively small size, this pochette remains exceptionally roomy thanks to its fully opening center change purse-style pocket and two side compartments. Petite but pract...
La Regale Black Beaded Sequin Embroidery Crossbody 2way Evening Bag Clutch 1m77
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 27326005 Made In: China Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 2" Height: 5.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessor...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Small Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful white beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. This fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highlighted in the March 2000 issue...
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...
$562Sale Price|25% Off
New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn 1960s Belgium made hand beaded silk evening hand bag / purse. Thousands of gold and bronze beads throughout, in an abstract pattern. Lined in gorgeous golden sil...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Grey Beaded Abstract Pattern Chain Flap Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci flap bag, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, features a grey and white beaded abstract pattern with a shimmery finish. It includes a silver-plated...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful grey beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highligh...
Christian Dior x Shawn Stussy Navy Beaded Grained Calfskin Saddle Belt Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Christian Dior x Shawn Stussy Navy Beaded Grained Calfskin Saddle Belt Bag is a striking fusion of high fashion and streetwear artistry. Crafted from luxurious grained calfskin i...
19th Century Northern Plains Beaded Possibles Bag
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native Americans traditionally decorated these bags with beads or fur. Period: 19th century Origin: Northern Plains, Native American Size: 21 x 15 Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s G...
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De Sede Navy Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly stuffed with foam beads. Additional De Sede bean bags available in separate listings.
Leather
$279Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Vintage Turkish Salt Bag. Decorative Handmade Wall Hanging in Red
Located in Spring Valley, NY
The bags are often designed with drawstring closures or other fastenings to secure the salt inside, and may feature additional embellishments such as tassels, beads, or embroidery.
Wool
$12,500
Shopping Cart: 'The Great Resignation Baggage Cart, Emotional Baggage Cart'
By Theda Sandiford
Located in New York, NY
Each recovered shopping cart is unique, but they all are woven with upcycled materials like rope, paracord, grocery bags, rope lights, beads, fabric, and bottle caps.
Mixed Media
Large Scale Sculpture: 'Caution Cart' Emotional Baggage Cart
By Theda Sandiford
Located in New York, NY
Each recovered shopping cart is unique, but they all are woven with upcycled materials like rope, paracord, grocery bags, rope lights, beads, fabric, and bottle caps.
Mixed Media
Large Sculpture: 'Purple Fiesta: Baggage' Emotional Baggage Cart
By Theda Sandiford
Located in New York, NY
Each recovered shopping cart is unique, but they all are woven with upcycled materials like rope, paracord, grocery bags, rope lights, beads, fabric, and bottle caps.
Fabric, Thread, Yarn, LED Light, Mixed Media
$13,500
Large Sculpture: 'Lady Whistlesdown Baggage Cart' : Emotional Baggage Cart
By Theda Sandiford
Located in New York, NY
Each recovered shopping cart is unique, but they all are woven with upcycled materials like rope, paracord, grocery bags, rope lights, beads, fabric, and bottle caps.
Silk, Mesh, Mixed Media
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.