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Hermès Birkin Cargo 25 Noir/Black Canvas Swift Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin Cargo 25 Noir/Black Canvas Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin Cargo 25 Noir/Black Canvas Swift Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Birkin Cargo 25 in noir and canvas swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermès 25cm Birkin Cargo Gold Toile/Swift Leather Palladium Hardware
Hermès 25cm Birkin Cargo Gold Toile/Swift Leather Palladium Hardware

Hermès 25cm Birkin Cargo Gold Toile/Swift Leather Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Birkin Cargo Size: 25cm Color: Gold Material: Toile/Swift Leather Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25

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H 8 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25 Exterior Material: Canvas Plain, Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Limited Edition Cargo Birkin 25 PHW Brand New
Hermès Limited Edition Cargo Birkin 25 PHW Brand New

Hermès Limited Edition Cargo Birkin 25 PHW Brand New

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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Hermès Limited Edition Cargo Birkin 25 PHW Brand New

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Stamp Z Brand New Full Set. This item is final sale and not eligible for return.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

BNIB HERMÈS Birkin Cargo 25 Toile H/Veau Swift Ecru Noir/Noir PHW 2025
BNIB HERMÈS Birkin Cargo 25 Toile H/Veau Swift Ecru Noir/Noir PHW 2025

BNIB HERMÈS Birkin Cargo 25 Toile H/Veau Swift Ecru Noir/Noir PHW 2025

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

The Hermès Birkin Cargo 25 in Black Swift Leather and Toile Canvas with Palladium Hardware is a

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin 35cm Bronze and Ebene palladium hardware
Hermes Cargo Birkin 35cm Bronze and Ebene palladium hardware

Hermes Cargo Birkin 35cm Bronze and Ebene palladium hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Style: Birkin Cargo Size: 35cm Color: Bronze and Ebene Material: Swift leather and

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac Birkin 40 Bag Black Evercalf  Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir
Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac Birkin 40 Bag Black Evercalf  Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir

Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac Birkin 40 Bag Black Evercalf Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a very rare Hermes Cargo Birkin HAC 40 bag featured in Black Evercalf leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac 40 Birkin Bag Black Evercalf  Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir
Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac 40 Birkin Bag Black Evercalf  Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir

Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac 40 Birkin Bag Black Evercalf Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a very rare Hermes Cargo Birkin HAC 40 bag featured in Black Evercalf leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Cargo bag
Hermes Birkin 25 Cargo bag

Hermes Birkin 25 Cargo bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Birkin 25 Cargo bag in palladium hardware. Full set with box, dustbag invoice and Clochette

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Cargo Vert Vertigo palladium hardware handbag
Hermes Birkin 25 Cargo Vert Vertigo palladium hardware handbag

Hermes Birkin 25 Cargo Vert Vertigo palladium hardware handbag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Birkin 25 Vert Vertigo Cargo bag in Swift and Canvas with Palladium Hardware handbag. This

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne
Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne

Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne CONDITION NOTES This item is in

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne
Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne

Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 25cm Retourne CONDITION NOTES This item is in

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2021 Hermes Black Toile Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 35cm
2021 Hermes Black Toile Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 35cm

2021 Hermes Black Toile Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Toile Canvas & Swift Leather Cargo Birkin 35cm Xupes Reference: CB489 Serial Number

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Cargo Black and Blue Marine Swift and Canvas
Hermès Birkin 35 Cargo Black and Blue Marine Swift and Canvas

Hermès Birkin 35 Cargo Black and Blue Marine Swift and Canvas

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermès Black and Blue Marine Swift Leather and Canvas Cargo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, Stamp Y

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2010s Top Handle Bags

HERMES Chai & Citron Swift & Toile Goeland BIRKIN 35 CARGO Bag Phw
HERMES Chai & Citron Swift & Toile Goeland BIRKIN 35 CARGO Bag Phw

HERMES Chai & Citron Swift & Toile Goeland BIRKIN 35 CARGO Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Cargo bag in Jaune Citron (bright yellow) Toile Goeland canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Cargo 35 Bleu Marine Canvas Swift Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin Cargo 35 Bleu Marine Canvas Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin Cargo 35 Bleu Marine Canvas Swift Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Birkin Cargo 35 in bleu marine and canvas swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25 Exterior Material: Canvas Plain, Leather Hermes Color: Cargo - Desert

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25 Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Hermes Color: Noir

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25 Exterior Material: Canvas Plain, Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas and Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Birkin Bag Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35

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H 10 in W 13.5 in D 7 in

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Width 13.5", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35 Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sesame Toile Ash Swift Leather Birkin 25cm Cargo Handbag PHW
Hermes Sesame Toile Ash Swift Leather Birkin 25cm Cargo Handbag PHW

Hermes Sesame Toile Ash Swift Leather Birkin 25cm Cargo Handbag PHW

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Sesame Toile with Ash Swift leather Hermes Birkin 25cm Cargo handbag with Palladium hardware, Ash

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès 2021 Birkin 35Cm Cargo Toile Canvas And Swift Leather Bag
Hermès 2021 Birkin 35Cm Cargo Toile Canvas And Swift Leather Bag

Hermès 2021 Birkin 35Cm Cargo Toile Canvas And Swift Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Made in France, this beautiful 2021 Hermès ‘Birkin’ 35cm ‘Cargo’ handbag has been made from toile

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 CARGO TOILE GOELAND/SWIFT BLACK GHW STAMP U
Hermes Birkin 25 CARGO TOILE GOELAND/SWIFT BLACK GHW STAMP U

Hermes Birkin 25 CARGO TOILE GOELAND/SWIFT BLACK GHW STAMP U

By Hermès

Located in Double Bay, AU

Condition:10/10 Unused ( This item is in unused and pristine condition. ) Colour: Black Hardware: Gold Tone Measurement: Length: 25cm Height: 19cm Depth: 9cm Material: Toil...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES NEW Birkin 35 Cargo Cream Ivory Nata Toile Canvas Satchel Tote Bag
HERMES NEW Birkin 35 Cargo Cream Ivory Nata Toile Canvas Satchel Tote Bag

HERMES NEW Birkin 35 Cargo Cream Ivory Nata Toile Canvas Satchel Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

New Condition From 2021 Collection Toile Goeland Swift Leather Palladium Hardware Measures 13.75" W x 11.5" H x 7.25" D Handle Drop 4" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rain Cover...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES NEW Birkin 35 Cargo Blue Toile Canvas Swift Leather Palladium Tote Bag
HERMES NEW Birkin 35 Cargo Blue Toile Canvas Swift Leather Palladium Tote Bag

HERMES NEW Birkin 35 Cargo Blue Toile Canvas Swift Leather Palladium Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

New Condition From 2021 Collection Toile Goeland Swift Leather Palladium Hardware Measures 13.5" W x 7.5" H x 11.5" D Handle Drop 4" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keyes, Inserts and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES NEW Cargo Birkin 35 Black Goeland Toile Canvas Swift Travel Tote Bag
HERMES NEW Cargo Birkin 35 Black Goeland Toile Canvas Swift Travel Tote Bag

HERMES NEW Cargo Birkin 35 Black Goeland Toile Canvas Swift Travel Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

New Condition From 2021 Collection Toile Swift Leather Palladium Hardware Measures 13.25" W x 11" H x 7" D Handle Drop 4" Includes Cup Holder, Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Dust Bag and...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 10", Width 13", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 35 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Birkin Cargo For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary birkin cargo for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Birkin Cargo?

Prices for a birkin cargo can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $59,700 and can go as high as $91,925, while, on average they fetch $80,783.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.