Fendi Orange Beaded Baquette Flap
Sold|$780
Fendi Orange Beaded Baquette Flap
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Fendi orange beaded baguette flap handbag. Features silver-tone hardware, orange lizard
Sold|$780
Fendi Orange Beaded Baquette Flap
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Fendi orange beaded baguette flap handbag. Features silver-tone hardware, orange lizard
Sold|$1,600
1980s Judith Leiber Full Bead Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Judith Leiber full bead (all covered in rhinestones) minaudiere. The rhinestones are clear
Sold|$350
Geometric Black and White Beaded Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
/> The purse strap has a 6" drop.
Santi Bags Aztec Beaded Convertible Clutch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hand-beaded by Indian artisans using traditional methods of embellishment, the aztec beaded
Fabulous Beaded Bag and Matching Accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
This bag looks like it was never used. It's glass beads are lovely shades of bronze to amber. The
Sold|$1,700
1990s Judith Leiber Full Bead Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber minaudiere entirely covered in small rhinestones. The background is black and there are bamboo branches and leaves and beautiful red and pink flowers. Overall a stunni...
Art Deco Floral Steel Beaded Bag, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Go down memory lane with this fabulous steel beaded floral bag. The flowers are red and the bag
Unique 1950s Josef Beaded Bag in Tribal Motif
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Josef beaded bag made in Belgium in earth tones and lined in brown satin. The beads are
Oscar De la Renta Richly beaded Handbag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in US
Oscar De la Renta luxe embellished beaded handbag. Suede with leather trim and gold hardware
Navy Blue Beaded Bag with Art Glass Frame
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Charming beaded evening bag with art glass frame made in France and retailed by Saks Fifths Avenue
1950's Morobito, France Asian Themed Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Black beaded evening bag by Morobito with vibrant colored embroidery on both back and front of the
Art Deco Black aurorealis beaded bag with lucite top
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Handbag / Evening Purse, in Black Lucite and beads, probably by “Fre-Mor”. A fantastic
Magnificent French Black Beaded Bag with Jeweled Frame
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Made in France for Saks Fifth Avenue this black beaded bag is circa 1940's. The frame of the bag is
Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif
Judith Leiber Full Bead Red & Green Crystal Grapes Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
in 1963, Judith Leiber began crafting ingenious shapes that are brilliantly and meticulously beaded
1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror
Located in Greenport, NY
1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror Circular shaped bucket box bag with an
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is
Judith Leiber45th Anniversary Edition Gold Tone Beaded Crystal Ladybug Minaudier
By Judith Leiber
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Judith Leiber Gold Tone Beaded Crystal Ladybug Minaudiere. Limited Edition ladybug minaudiere
Christian Dior Medium Saddle Bag Embroidered with Beads and Fringes
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
with monogram adornments at base, bead embellishments throughout exterior, single exterior slit pocket
1920s fully beaded bag with floral pattern enamel handle with small pearls
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1920s fully beaded in delicate cream beads with floral pattern throughout the front . A
Dries Van Noten Floral Gold Satin Bead Chain Strap Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Dries van Noten
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Saint Leather trim Bead Chain-link shoulder strap Grosgrain interior lining
Sold|$595
Fendi Pink Beaded Evening Bag
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bit of icing for your evening look! This slim, petite Fendi is covered in sparkling, shell
Sold|$225
Valentino 'NIGHT' Beaded Evening Bag
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, ON
Beautiful Valentino rosette beaded velvet and silk evening bag from the mid 1980s. Bright red
Vintage Black Beaded Josef Evening Bag with Rhinestone Frame
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Black beaded evening bag by Josef from the 1950's, made in France. There is a rhinestone frame with
NEW VALENTINO BLACK BEADED EVENING CLUTCH BAG
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
VALENTINO Black clutch bag from Valentino featuring beaded detailing, a gold-tone frame
Vintage 1930s Black Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
This 1930s black bead evening bag is the perfect size to carry to a fancy affair. (No, your cell
Chanel Lucite Bead Evening Clear Blue Gold Small Chain Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chanel Bag to Forever Shine. This beautifully beaded Chanel bag is the ultimate evening bag
Vintage Black Alligator Evening Bag with Beaded & Rhinestone Top by Lucille of Paris
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful black alligator evening bag by Lucille of Paris, This bag dates from the 1950s-60s when
Chanel Box Frame Evening Bag Beaded Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 4", Width 5.75", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Box Frame Evening Bag Beaded
Chanel Black Patent Leather Sequin Bead Mini Small Baguette Clutch Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Patent Leather Sequin Bead Mini Small Baguette Clutch Evening Bag Patent leather Bead
1940's French Black Jet Glass Beaded Box Style Evening Bag
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940's Evening Bag in an oval box shape with attached lift up top fully hand beaded in tiny black
Alexander McQueen NEW Ltd. Ed. Bead Swarovski Crystal Evening Clutch Bag in Box
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen NEW Ltd. Ed. Bead Swarovski Crystal Evening Clutch Bag in Box Satin Swarovski
Chanel NEW Runway Brown Leather Bead Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel NEW Runway Brown Leather Bead Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag in Box Purchase price
Tom Ford for Gucci Beaded 2 in 1 Bamboo Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Bead Satin Gold tone hardware Removable chain shoulder strap 7.5" Satin lining
1920s Art Deco Red Beaded Fringe Evening Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco era evening bag is made from crocheted, red silk thread embroidered entirely
Chanel Snow White Tweed Bead Iridescent Silver Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
• Bead • Silver-tone hardware • Leather lining •Turn-lock closure • Made in France • Shoulder strap drop
Chanel Lucite Bead Evening Clear Blue Gold Small Top Handle Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chanel Bag to Forever Shine. This beautifully beaded Chanel bag is the ultimate evening bag
Fendi Yellow Python Multi Flower Bead Floral Baguette Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
Python Bead Silver tone hardware Satin lining Snap closure Shoulder strap drop 7" Measures 10" W x
Fendi NEW Bead Turnlock Kelly Style 2 IN 1 Evening Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
Fendi NEW Bead Turnlock Kelly Style 2 IN 1 Evening Satchel Shoulder Bag Bead Leather trim Gold
Sold|$375
1930s Black Beaded Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Beaded Purse. Wristlet strap unloops to open purse. Hidden metal zipper. Satin lining
Vintage 1920's Drawstring Steel Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely steel beaded purse with a botanical floral motif on a dove gray beaded background
Rare 1940s Carnival Glass Beaded Thermoset Purse
Located in Houston, TX
) and handle of the purse is covered in highly-polished black carnival glass beads. The strap is
Fantastic 1960s Mid Century Green Richere Beaded Purse
Located in Houston, TX
This gorgeous, shimmering mid century evening purse fully beaded - right down to the handle! The
Fendi Silver Sequin and Bead Mini Baguette Purse
By Fendi
Located in US
Fendi Mini baguette featured in silver with a fully sequined detail and bead trim along the opening
Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage micro-beaded evening bag. Exquisite item and technique. Gilt metal crystal
Vintage 1920's Gray and Gold Floral Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
beads. The bottom has scallops and golden beads and tassel hanging from the purse. It is soft and
Vintage 80's Chloe purse with multi beaded details
By Chloé
Located in Berlin, DE
Purse is a small clutch with 2 gold ring handles semi covered in sore leather, caviar beaded
1950s PIROVANO Italian Couture Floral Embroidered Beadeds Purse Handbag
By Pirovano
Located in Milan, Italy
This gorgeous 1950s evening bag is all entirely hand-made with black glass beadeds and adorned with
Chloe By Stella McCartney Rare baroque purse with oversized beads
By Stella McCartney
Located in Berlin, DE
Purse has a small handle with metal lace cylinder brushed gold hardware, tear drop shaped large
1950s Beaded Floral Evening Bag with Exquisite Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely 1950s evening bag is beaded entirely with tiny glass beads in shades of black, luxe gold
Vintage French Embroidered Beaded Black & Pink Evening Bag
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a quality made elegant beaded evening handbag with a keen visual appeal. The body of this
Chanel Champagne Feather and Bead Embellished Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Champagne Feather and Bead Embellished Evening Bag. Feathers from Maison Lemarie and beaded
Valentino Beaded And Embroidered Evening Purse
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
This adorable Valentino evening bag has such a classic vintage feel to it, but executed in the
1940s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Ornate Frame
Located in New York, NY
WOnderful example of the beaded handbags produced in France post WWII. The body of the bag is done
1960s Fully Beaded Pierre Cardin Evening Bag Clutch
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a superb graphic beaded bag by Pierre Cardin. These are especially collectible and this
Vintage Art Deco Glass Bead Drawstring Evening Hand Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Hand made glass bead draw string evening hand bag. This gorgeous piece has a black silk
Rare Architectural Round Black Calf Purse w Beaded Inset by Berger Bags
Located in Lambertville, NJ
York City during the 1950's. The black leather exterior has a seed bead insert on the front which
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.