$476Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Valentino Garavani 'Les Sacs' Black Velvet Beaded 'V' Logo Mini Bag
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black velvet and beaded Valentino evening bag. From the 1990s, this beautiful mini evening bag has been constructed entirely of black velvet and is made of caviar beads.
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag in good condition.
Ivory Pavé Pearl Bead Oval Wedding or Evening Clutch Purse, Japan – 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Petite oval evening clutch covered in 3 mm concentric pearl beads; punctuated ½” from outside edge with a circle of 5 mm pearls.
$827Sale Price|24% Off
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The flat, tall rectangular pocket bag is made using bead knitting. It shows the same flower motif on the front and back: red ones on a background of colorless glass beads Flowers, a ...
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and pavé beaded flowers front and back. Open interior compartment; kiss clasp top closure.
An Art Deco style rectangular beaded bag, Pierre Cardin, France, 1970
By Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Pierre Cardin’s preference, right from the start, was always for large jewels, and always designed in close connection with the garment, accentuating a predominant element of the cut...
Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Collection Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag Measurements: Height: 8 inches (without the metal handle) 16 inches (with meta...
Vanda Smith Bag - Vintage Lace & Suede - Hand Beaded - Gunmetal Chain Tassels
Located in KENT, GB
Product details: Vanda Smith - 1930s Vintage Lace Bag - Intricate Hand Beading - Delicate Gunmetal Chain Tassel Detailing - Main Structure / Suede Label: Vanda Smith - (Copyright 201...
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!
Silver and White Diamond Design Beaded Bag with Silver Tone Fittings circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The bag is in very good condition, with some age to the silver tone fittings. This beautiful beaded bag is circa 1940s.
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful green beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford.
Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra topography—the purse’s pattern resembles cobblestones surrounding a bugle bead lotus flower at the center.
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Small Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful white beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford.
1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag.
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful beaded bag from the Art Deco era, circa 1930s.
$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.
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Grey Beaded Abstract Pattern Chain Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking pair of the matching beaded pants are also available on our storefront!
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for 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...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe.
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The beads are a warm champagne tone. The beads are intricately woven into a grid pattern, held together by what appears to be fine black thread or spacers, adding contrast and texture.
21st Century High Quality Pink Wood and White Leather Evening Bag by Laurafed
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The front panel is adorned with a sophisticated white leather, intricately embellished with an array of gold-toned studs and beads, alongside various sizes of polished white and beig...
Henry a la Pensee Paris Brown Suede Evening Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
A Suede Evening Bag with Coral Beads on Gilded and incised clasp by French Couturier Henry a la Pensee.
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adjustable strap Sa...
UNWORN Fendi Y2K Exotic Black FF Logo Zucchino Abalone Embroidered Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
This Baguette in a rare find - exotic lizard skin combined with an abalone clasp decorated with tiny little beads. FENDI Baguette vintage shoulder bag in the famous FF Zucchino logo...
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Top Handle Minaudière Mini Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Top Handle Minaudière Lucite Mini Tote Bag Spring 1997 Blue /clear/ white Lucite bead design Double delicate handles No lining Made in France ...
Vintage Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany & Co Black Silk Tassel & Silver Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted from richly braided black silk cords in the form of a horsewhip choker, it is finished with an oversized silk tassel and an organic freeform sterling silver toggle bead closu...
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...
Valentino Garavani Petit Sac DeVain 2010s Pearls Embroided Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
It comes in its original box with a small pouch of spare beads, and a long chain shoulder strap (not included) can easily be added.
1960s Mid-Century Gray Leather Italian Minaudière Bag by Rodo
By Rodo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sculpted, metallic bar handle is accented with delicate bands of gold and silver-tone beads, adding a subtle sparkle and a luxurious contrast to the soft gray leather.
Nina Ricci 1980s Vintage Sparkly Evening Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Nina Ricci 1980s Vintage Sparkly Bag This Nina Ricci vintage bag has a sparkly beaded design with small colorful details. It comes with a thin silver chain strap and a soft, flexible...
Rodo Grey Silk Evening Hand Bag
By Rodo
Located in Paris, FR
Rodo grey silk pleated evening hand bag featuring a pleated silk with black beads, a black metal top chain, a fancy jewel top closure, inside silk lining, and inside plaque.
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Heavy Embellished Floral Clutch Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily beaded with sequins, gem drops, etc. Ivory vanilla background with pink, green, yellow, grey, and other iridescent tonal colors Ornate silver hardware...
Chanel Paris Rome Collection Metiers Ltd Kiss Me Lock Leather & Crystal Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The front is fully adorned with crystals and beads with antique gold hardware. Iconic 'CC' logo to closure and to the fancy chain shoulder strap.
Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For a more contemporary look, it can also be paired with a Prada silk gown or a Dolce & Gabbana beaded dress, adding a touch of vintage elegance to modern luxury fashion.
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green/ blue /white bead design double delicate chains no lining Made in France
$2,567
CHANEL black satin bag
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL evening bag Black diamond quilted satin bag, black jas beaded embroidery, finished in black leather, shoulder strap Golden chain with black leather, triangular flap with magne...
Andrew Gn Green Snakeskin Pocket Bag Semi-Precious Stones
By Andrew Gn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The gold chain strap, interwoven with polished green and blue gemstone beads, adds a jewelry-like elegance to the bag.
Chanel 2015 Rare Embellished Satin Blue Illuminating Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Quilted Embellished Satin Blue Illuminating Medium Classic Flap Bag From the Cruise 2015 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Blue Interlocking CC Logo Silver-Tone Hardware Chai...
Andrew GN F/W 2015 Blue Snakeskin Semi-precious Stones Bag
By Andrew Gn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The gold-tone push-lock clasp is adorned with a polished green stone, while the detachable beaded strap features an array of decorative gemstones, making it as much a piece of jewelr...
1960s Vintage Mini-Bag + Bracelet Set - Geometric Beading
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: 1960s Vintage Beaded Mini-Bag + Cuff Bracelet Set - Bronze, Dusky Blue, Navy Blue + Silver Geometric Beading + Tassel Detailing - Long Strap - Two-Way Bag + Neckbag ...
Gallenga Stenciled Evening Bag
By Tirelli Gallenga for Fendi, Maria Monaci Gallenga
Located in New York, NY
Evening bag of sea green silk velvet stenciled in a copper gold floral and leaf pattern , braided silk cords with venitian style glass trade beads. 10" x 7" high Excellent condition
Large Edwardian Cut Steel Evening Bag in Lavender, Blue, Silver and Gold
Located in New Hope, PA
This bag is in excellent condition with no missing beads in the bag or the fringe. Measurements; Height Bag 9" Fringe 2" Width 6 1/2" Depth 1/2" Chain 14" to 22"
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
On opening a lovely yellowy green lining shows, and small transparent amber coloured beads highlight between the body of the bag and the frame itself.
A striking semi precious/precious jewelled framed velvet handbag, Italy, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
The bag is highlighted with small glass beads where it is attached to the frame. The large 'push down' clasp is set with a large synthetic sapphire.
$9,560Sale Price|46% Off
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The cartoon drawing in the Firebird that was an art by Richard Prince were made from exquisite handmade embroidery, beads and strass crystals which literally sparkles when hit by lig...
Art Deco Evening Bag. Old Shanghai
Located in New York, NY
A silvered bronze frame is set with genuine malachite beads and plunger and is lined in a deep pumpkin silk. 1930s France x China.
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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