Opulent Black Silk Velvet Beaded Embroidered Evening Bag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Opulent black silk velvet beaded & embroidered evening bag c 1960 The elegant evening bag is
Opulent Black Silk Velvet Beaded Embroidered Evening Bag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Opulent black silk velvet beaded & embroidered evening bag c 1960 The elegant evening bag is
CHANEL evening satin and leather bag moving beads SO charming
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
. mad4couture@gmail.com** The MOST charming evening bag. Black leather cut out frame handle with a black
Strictly Personal Purse Black Satin and Gold Beads Shaped Like A Secret Diary
By Eric de Kolb
Located in New Hope, PA
Very witty and a great size for an evening bag, these bags were retailed by high end department
Morabito Paris Caviar Hand Beaded Gold and Silver Evening Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
Beautifully hand beaded in France this Morabito bag has a platinum beaded background with designs
French Hand Embroidered Caviar Beaded Evening Bag, Sterling Silver Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
No one does caviar beading anymore, the beads are so tiny and the work is so time consuming. This
1920s Beaded Evening Bag in Charcoal Gray with Unique Shape
Located in Gresham, OR
An interestingly shaped 1920s bead loop frame bag in charcoal grey with silver filigree frame
Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960
By Bags by Josef
Located in New Hope, PA
caviar beads. The interior is cream satin with one slip pocket and a separate mirror and change purse
Pastel caviar beaded floral design evening bag made in France 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Caviar beaded floral design evening bag made in France 1950s...Beautiful pastel beaded bag in soft
Early 1990s Gucci 'GG' Logo Beaded Black Satin Mini Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk satin evening bag made by Gucci in the early 1990s. This piece features an
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
George Baring Turquoise Micro Bead and Jewel Pochette Evening Bag – Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Crusted with .5 mm, sand-grain sized beads, at first glance this spectacular evening bag looks like
C.1980 Disco Glam Christian Dior Logo Copper Beaded Evening Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
You will be the belle of the disco ball with this Christian Dior copper beaded evening handbag with
Shimmering Antique Art Deco 1920s Marcasite Beaded Paisley Flapper Evening Bag
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully textured, antique estate paisley fabric purse from the 1920's is richly embellished
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
Rare Bottega Veneta Silk Evening Bag with Beaded Wire Frame + Butterflies
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
beads, it features gemstones and tiny butterflies throughout. Fully lined in cram silk, it has two
Walborg 1970's Beaded Satin Evening Bag in the Art Deco Style
By Walborg
Located in New Hope, PA
Hand Made in Hong Kong in the 1970's this black satin evening bag has an Art Deco design worked in
1940s Saks Fifth Ave. made in France gold & ivory beaded evening bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely 1940s Saks Fifth Ave. made in France gold & ivory beaded evening bag...Silver clasp is set
A Vintage 1950s Black Beaded scalloped shaped evening bag with gold handle
Located in London, GB
A chic black beaded evening bag. The bag has central clasp and is lined in satin with two internal
Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Ivory Beaded Evening Minaudière with Antique Gold Hard
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Ivory Beaded Evening Minaudière with Antique Gold Hardware A stunning
Denise Francelle Attrib Floral Petit Point and Ivory Pavé Bead Evening Bag, 1950
By Denise Francelle
Located in Tucson, AZ
A coveted mid-century combination of both pavé beads AND petit point embroidery, this demure
1930's French Caviar Beaded Evening Bag with Enamel Frame, Saks Fifth Avenue
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New Hope, PA
This beautiful beaded French evening bag has a pastel pink floral design, edged in silver beads
Josef Ivory and Gold Bead Bridal Evening Clutch w Sequin Flowers – France, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
Completely hand beaded, this ladylike evening clutch by the coveted French brand Josef features a
George Baring White Micro Bead Evening Bag w Louis XVI Needlework– Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Regal and elegant, this evening bag combines .5 mm white micro beads with clusters of gold beads to
Late 1940s Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Beaded Evening Bag Handbag Made in Franc
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This pretty little evening bag was made in France for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely in the late
Vintage 1920's gold silk lamé floral evening bag beaded handbag Art deco lamé
Located in Nashville, TN
pattern of small pearlescent beads, is a marvel to behold. The front and reverse of the bag, are accented
Sold|$425
Pastel Beaded Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual beaded evening bag from the 1950s/'60s having a white background decorated with repeating
Stunning 20s Beaded Red Steel Beaded Handbag
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a gem! * Cherub motif on the frame * Steel beading on the handbag as well as the fringe * Provence attributed to the Anheuser Busch family * silk lining intact measur...
1920's Art Deco Beaded Bag with Beaded Drawstring
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this sweet Art Deco beaded bag combines bright pink beads with
1920s beaded drawstring handbag in white & pink glass beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1920s a hand beaded drawstring bag in pink & white glass beads...The pouch style bag has
Sold|$575
Mr. John Beaded Bag
By Mr. John
Located in New Hope, PA
Mr John designed a charming jeweled fabric evening bag that is reminiscent of a knapsack. The
Sold|$375
Vintage Black Beaded Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
1950s-'60s black microbeaded clutch with fishscale motif of contrasting smooth and faceted beads
Sold|$2,550
Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
design done in micro beads. This drawstring bag is a stunning example of Wiener Werkstatte design.
Sold|$550
Elaborate French Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Elaborately beaded French bag from the 1950's with allover beading on handles, face, back and sides
Sold|$225
Crystal Bead Shoulder Bag
Located in Alford, MA
A fun shoulder bag of clear plastic beads aligned vertically and horizontally and having a silver
Vintage 1950s cream beaded purse 1950s cream beaded clutch bag evening bag
By Coblentz
Located in Nashville, TN
This intricately beaded 1950's clutch bag, on a base of white cotton voile, embellished with a
Hand Made Pink Beaded Clutch with a Bubblegum Pink Beaded Flower Applique
Located in New Hope, PA
This fun little evening bag was hand made by the former owner in the early 1940's. The bag is
Sold|$1,250
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag, Lined in peach satin with matching enamel plaques and seed pearl
White Beaded Bag with Crystals, France
Located in Alford, MA
Microbeaded of tiny pearl seed beads, this evening bag is further embellished front and back with
Sold|$375
Hand Beaded 1960s Handbag Clutch
Located in Water Mill, NY
beaded abstract pattern on both sides. It has a top gold metal ball clasp and frame plus a mesh snake
Sold|$300
1920's Art Deco Beaded Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
beautiful example that I felt it was worth including in the collection. The body of the bag is copper beads
Sold|$650
1950's French Beaded Clutch Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector and Made in France, this beaded evening bag was retailed by Saks
Art Deco Bag with Blue and Pink Pastel Beads, and White and Bronze Beads
Located in London, GB
Art deco bag with blue and pink pastel beads, and white and bronze beads. Max. width approx. 18cm
Sold|$1,499
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
Bottega Veneta Ruby Red Beaded Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New Hope, PA
This is literally a jewel of a bag, made from hundreds of deep ruby red beads, the bag even has a
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
Sold|$220
1920’s Cream Beaded Fan Handbag
Located in London, GB
This adorable little bag features a beaded ring handle and coloured beading detail used to
Sold|$575
Pierre Cardin Beaded Bag, c.1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Alford, MA
Pierre Cardin produced a line of beaded bags duirng his prime years that featured his favored
Chrome and metallic bead 'patchwork' handbag, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
, some shiney, some textured - with beading interspersed between these panels, and with a beaded and
Beaded antique pompadur bag biedermaier Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice pompadur bag from the late biedermaier period. Imagine the bag has been knitted (unbelievable) with a cord with berries! The bag is lined with light, a pearl tassel hangs...
Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Green. Has a large ornate clasp. It comes with its original purse and mirror. Measuring 8.5 in. (not
1920s Folk art americana Beaded Flapper bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
Totally beaded 1920s handbag Folk art motif *beaded fringe *Floral motif on frame *silk lined
Vintage beaded Bag with Floral Stitched Front
Located in London, GB
A pretty and unusual vintage handbag. The bag has a black beaded body apart from the front which
Sold|$375
1920's Beaded Clutch Made in France
Located in New Hope, PA
color sequins and clear caviar beads in a swirling design. The bag is lined in black silk and marked
1940s Art Deco Black Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag The elegant retro handbag is encrusted
Art Deco Pastel Beaded Small Clutch Handbag, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This diminuitive beaded clutch handbag is as sweet as the pastel candy colors it displays so
Koret Vintage Black Leather, Crochet, Black Beaded Bag
By Koret
Located in North Miami, FL
great bag for evening. The leather bow has a very Valentino feel. It has crochet work with black dangle
Fendi Vintage Beaded & Embroidered Bag Limited Edition
By Fendi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fendi is no stranger to eclectic styles. From risqué to romantic, Fendi has a bold history of creating a variety of expressive and experimental looks, using everything from tulle to ...
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.
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.