Vintage 1960's Silver Beaded Evening Purse Silver Beaded Fringed Purse Cocktail
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1960's beaded evening bag, embellished with a silver lurex base which is in
Vintage 1960's Silver Beaded Evening Purse Silver Beaded Fringed Purse Cocktail
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1960's beaded evening bag, embellished with a silver lurex base which is in
1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure
Walborg Black Hand Beaded Envelope Evening Clutch Purse, Belgium – 1950s
By Walborg
Located in Tucson, AZ
evening clutch with scrolling seed and bugle beads front and back; snapping front closure. Interior fully
1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1960s black and gold beaded Italian evening bag! Intricate gold chain can be worn on the
$800Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely covered in yellow gold glass beads Top handle NWT's Pristine
Vintage 1920's Beaded Evening Bag 1920's Flapper Purse Blue and Red Beaded Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in
Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel
Located in Nashville, TN
, pink, blue, lilac, yellow and apricot with pearlescent beads and gold toned metal bead accents, this
Ivory Pavé Pearl Bead Oval Wedding or Evening Clutch Purse, Japan – 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
, its textured surface—consisting of hundreds of pavé pearls—sets it apart from other evening bags. It
Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France
Antique Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s Purse
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Fabulous colorway on this, purple, green and red, just stunning!! Cabochons stones on the frame in Red and blue. Ornat...
1960s Beaded Brown Silk Evening Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Brown silk satin evening small beaded bag featuring a gold tone hardware, a gold tone chain, a top
Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
By Walborg
Located in Alford, MA
Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag. The bag is completely covered in sequins and beads in
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening
Vintage 1940's Embroidered Bow Wristlet Handbag Beaded Floral Purse
Located in Nashville, TN
set rhinestone, pearlescent beads, and gold thread embroidery.The bag opens to a tan coloured taffeta
Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag
By Bonwit Teller
Located in New York, NY
Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag is done with micro-sized glass seed beads styled in
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion
1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The most beautiful evening bag from the 1950s. This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
$450Sale Price|40% Off
Lilac Beaded Evening Bag with Caviar Beadwork circa 1950
Located in New Hope, PA
loops of caviar beads in shades of lilac to pale pink in a floral or grape cluster motif. The bag has a
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is
1940s High Quality Black Beads and Brass French Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1940s French evening bag is a stunning example of mid-century craftsmanship
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
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes with box, tissue
NWT's RANDOLPH DUKE Y2K Vintage Pink + Orange Beaded Evening Bag
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke The Look Vintage 2000's Light baby pink scalloped beads draped over orange sequins
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find
Walborg Abstract Hand-Beaded Ivory, Bronze, Gold & Fawn Evening Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France, wonderfully detailed micro-seed hand-beaded in hues of ivory, bronze, gold
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Black Dark Iridescent Beaded Mini Micro Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely embellished encrusted with beads, sequins, and gemstones Jet black
Vintage Gucci Bamboo Crystal Embellished Black Satin Beaded Mini Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and exquisite Gucci vintage mini evening bag featuring the house’s iconic bamboo motif
1990s Giorgio Armani Agate Beaded Mosaic Evening Bag Vintage Italian Couture
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare vintage Giorgio Armani evening bag from the 1990s, composed of what is most likely polished
$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
Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag from the circa
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro
A white micro beaded evening bag, for Saks Fifth Avenue, France, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and
Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
purse’s pattern resembles cobblestones surrounding a bugle bead lotus flower at the center. The real eye
Léo Miller beaded bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS -Small pink bag embroidered with Leo Miller beads. Condition: Good condition Dimensions
Daniel Swarovski Small Beaded Bag
By Daniel Swarovski, Swarovski
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Swarovski - (Made in France) Small pearl evening bag with its pouch. Additional information
Michael Powolny Attributed WW Beaded Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine beaded bag with Putties, wreaths and floral sprays on a white field. Multi colored tassel
Silver Beaded Bag by Daniel Swarovski
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful vintage evening bag is a creation by Daniel Swarovski. The work done is an intricate
Andrew Gn Beaded Embroidered Chain Bag
By Andrew Gn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
embroidery, brought to life through beads, sequins, and metallic accents in gold and bronze tones. A long
Vintage Bottega Veneta Green Beaded Mini Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite vintage Bottega Veneta handbag is a rare collector’s piece. The intricate beaded
Mary Frances Gold Bead Embellished Novelty Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of gold beaded
Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Sharon, CT
Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werstatte. Fine bright red beads, abstract design with
Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical clutch features intricate hand-applied beading, vibrant cabochons, and a bold centr...
Giorgio Armani Pale Blue Glass Beaded Shoulder Bag — c. 1990s
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
glass tube beads, meticulously linked to create a delicate, translucent lattice over a soft champagne
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Beads Sculptural Organza Minaudieré Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beaded handbags were all the rage for much of the 19th century. Called reticules, these small bags
Blue & Green Blossom Silk Handbag With Cloisonné Beaded Handle circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beaded handle adds an extra touch of elegance, making it perfect for both daytime events and evening
Valentino Garavani 90s Women's Small Shopper Bag with Beaded Daisies
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Rubiera, RE
VALENTINO GARAVANI late 90s Little shopper with beaded daises Hand-embroidered with white and
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of
Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
in navy blue, gold, brick red and metallic beads, all set against a beaded turquoise background. The
Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame
By For Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame: A striking color
1960s Walborg Daffodil Yellow Faceted Teardrop Beaded & Sequined Basket Bag
By Walborg
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Walborg Daffodil Yellow Faceted Teardrop Beaded & Sequined Basket Bag: Gold Lurex hand bag
Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
gilded gold tone hardware chain. The multi-color hand-beaded micro-seed "Multi-Roses" completes
VALENTINO silver bead embellished grey leather crossbody large tote bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO silver bead embellished grey leather crossbody large tote bag Reference: WEWN/A00017
$357Sale Price|40% 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
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. Tan silk
Andrew Gn Black Snakeskin Pocket Bag Beaded Appliqués & Semi-Precious Stones
By Andrew Gn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
vibrant floral appliqués made from embroidered thread, sequins, and beaded details in shades of orange and
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.