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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
2010s Italian Boots
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Watercolor, Handmade Paper
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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Leather, Rosewood
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Gilt Metal, Enamel
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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Wood, Cane, Wicker, Upholstery, Fabric
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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
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Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Ashtrays
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
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Finding the Right handbags-purses-bags 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 bag — Birkin, 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.