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Bottega Veneta Convertible Totes

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Dark Navy Leather 50cm
Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Dark Navy Leather 50cm

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Dark Navy Leather 50cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Dark Navy Leather 50cm These are professional photos of the

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Bottega Veneta Sloane Shoulder Bag Burgundy Red Small 25cm
Bottega Veneta Sloane Shoulder Bag Burgundy Red Small 25cm

Bottega Veneta Sloane Shoulder Bag Burgundy Red Small 25cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

actual bag. This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from

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Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Dark Navy Leather 50cm
Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Dark Navy Leather 50cm

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Dark Navy Leather 50cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from iconic

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Chocolate Brown Leather 50cm
Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Chocolate Brown Leather 50cm

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Chocolate Brown Leather 50cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Chocolate Brown Leather Two-way Carry 50cm These are

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Bottega Veneta Sloane Padded Shoulder Bag White Small 25cm
Bottega Veneta Sloane Padded Shoulder Bag White Small 25cm

Bottega Veneta Sloane Padded Shoulder Bag White Small 25cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Bottega Veneta Sloane Padded Shoulder Bag White Small 25cm This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Bottega Veneta Sloane Shoulder Bag Grey Small 25cm
Bottega Veneta Sloane Shoulder Bag Grey Small 25cm

Bottega Veneta Sloane Shoulder Bag Grey Small 25cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

. This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from iconic

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Black Intrecciato Handbag
Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Black Intrecciato Handbag

Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Black Intrecciato Handbag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from iconic

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Black Intrecciato Handbag
Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Black Intrecciato Handbag

Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Black Intrecciato Handbag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from iconic

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Bottega Veneta Mint Nappa Intrecciato Convertible Tote
Bottega Veneta Mint Nappa Intrecciato Convertible Tote

Bottega Veneta Mint Nappa Intrecciato Convertible Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in London, GB

mirror. Details Mint Nappa leather Medium convertible tote Intrecciato woven accent

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Bottega Veneta Small Convertible Tote Bag Blue Leather 40cm
Bottega Veneta Small Convertible Tote Bag Blue Leather 40cm

Bottega Veneta Small Convertible Tote Bag Blue Leather 40cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from iconic

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Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Navy Leather 50cm
Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Navy Leather 50cm

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Bag Navy Leather 50cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from iconic

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Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Navy Leather 50cm
Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Navy Leather 50cm

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Navy Leather 50cm

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Bottega Veneta Maxi Convertible Tote Navy Leather 50cm These are professional photos of the actual

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2010's Bottega Veneta Brighton Woven Lambskin Convertible Bag
2010's Bottega Veneta Brighton Woven Lambskin Convertible Bag

2010's Bottega Veneta Brighton Woven Lambskin Convertible Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

BOTTEGA VENETA Brighton Woven Lambskin Convertible Bag Reference: HB2079 Serial Number

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large
Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large

Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large, crafted from black, brown and green

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large
Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large

Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large is a uniquely designed and

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Fringe Intrecciato Nappa Small
Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Fringe Intrecciato Nappa Small

Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Fringe Intrecciato Nappa Small

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This Bottega Veneta Convertible Tote Fringe Intrecciato Nappa Small, crafted in black intrecciato

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Old Rose Intrecciato Leather Large Convertible Tote
Bottega Veneta Old Rose Intrecciato Leather Large Convertible Tote

Bottega Veneta Old Rose Intrecciato Leather Large Convertible Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Carry everything you need in style thanks to this Bottega Veneta Convertible tote. Crafted from

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Bottega Veneta Zip Top Convertible Tote Embossed Nylon
Bottega Veneta Zip Top Convertible Tote Embossed Nylon

Bottega Veneta Zip Top Convertible Tote Embossed Nylon

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16-29" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Zip Top Convertible Tote Embossed Nylon

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Brown Intrecciato Leather Large Convertible Tote
Bottega Veneta Brown Intrecciato Leather Large Convertible Tote

Bottega Veneta Brown Intrecciato Leather Large Convertible Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Bottega Veneta bag is a practical tote with a signature touch. Crafted from leather in the

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Maxi Convertible Tote
Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Maxi Convertible Tote

Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Maxi Convertible Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Bottega Veneta creation is a tote that brings joy to one's sight! It has been beautifully

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Red Intrecciato Nappa Leather Convertible Tote
Bottega Veneta Red Intrecciato Nappa Leather Convertible Tote

Bottega Veneta Red Intrecciato Nappa Leather Convertible Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Bottega Veneta creation is a tote that brings joy to one's sight! It has been beautifully

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Small Convertible Tote
Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Small Convertible Tote

Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Small Convertible Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Bottega Veneta creation is a tote that brings joy to one's sight! It has been beautifully

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium
Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in blue nappa

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium
Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in pink nappa

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium
Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium is a timeless and

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Mineral Convertible Tote Leather with Intrecciato Detail
Bottega Veneta Mineral Convertible Tote Leather with Intrecciato Detail

Bottega Veneta Mineral Convertible Tote Leather with Intrecciato Detail

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Bottega Veneta Mineral Convertible Tote Leather with Intrecciato Detail is an

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium
Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Bottega Veneta 2-Pocket Convertible Tote Intrecciato Nappa Medium is a timeless and

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Convertible Flat Zip Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large
Bottega Veneta Convertible Flat Zip Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large

Bottega Veneta Convertible Flat Zip Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Veneta Model: Convertible Flat Zip Tote Intrecciato Nappa Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Convertible Drawstring Tote Intrecciato Nappa with Leather
Bottega Veneta Convertible Drawstring Tote Intrecciato Nappa with Leather

Bottega Veneta Convertible Drawstring Tote Intrecciato Nappa with Leather

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Convertible Drawstring Tote Intrecciato Nappa with Leather Mini Exterior

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Bottega Veneta Convertible Totes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of bottega veneta convertible totes available on 1stDibs. For bottega veneta convertible totes, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Bottega Veneta Convertible Totes?

The prices for bottega veneta convertible totes start at $300 and top out at $2,695 with these items, on average, selling for $880.

Bottega Veneta for sale on 1stDibs

Bottega Veneta has garnered acclaim over the course of its long history for impeccable quality and unassuming elegance. Known for its signature intrecciato weave as well as the overall superb craftsmanship that characterizes its handbags, jackets, shoes and other items, the Italian luxury fashion house is revered all over the world.

Bottega Veneta was launched in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Its artisans worked to produce by hand what were primarily leather goods, and from the start, the label’s focus on traditional craft techniques became integral to its now-global reputation for exceptional design.

Developed by Bottega Veneta in the late 1960s, the intrecciato weaving technique gives the brand’s bags their suppleness and strength. The northeastern Italian region where the label was founded was largely associated with clothing back then, and sewing machines at the local ateliers weren’t intended to be used with the strong leather with which Bottega’s artisans were working in order to create the house’s coveted bags, wallets and other accessories.

The precise weaving technique, which sees strips of fine leather woven by hand into a durable and robust pattern, was a practical solution. The resulting style has become a Bottega Veneta signature, making products such as its iconic Intrecciato Hobo handbag instantly recognizable.

Zengiaro left Bottega Veneta during the late 1970s, and Taddei then turned the brand over to his ex-wife, Laura Moltedo, and her second husband, Vittorio Moltedo. Designs took on a bolder look and the traditional craft approach was prioritized. The brand found success in the United States and expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s, becoming popular with celebrities and the cultural elite. American artist Andy Warhol often frequented the house’s Manhattan boutique and even made a short film for the company.

As competition increased during the 1990s, Bottega Veneta’s popularity declined. The company began to see an upswing after Gucci, which is owned by luxury group Kering, acquired them in 2001. Tomas Maier was appointed creative director by Gucci’s Tom Ford and worked to return to the understated beginnings that had defined the brand’s design ethos.

Maier’s celebrated Knot clutch, which was based on a 1978-era design and debuted in 2001, was a result of his enthusiasm for pared-back design as well as his efforts to showcase the house’s legacy of meticulous craftsmanship. In 2006, Bottega opened Scuola della Pelletteria to train the next generation of leatherworking artisans.

In 2018, British designer Daniel Lee took the role of creative director and earned a number of awards and accolades for the label. Before he left in 2021, Lee introduced an array of universally lauded designs such as Bottega Veneta Tire boots, the Cassette bag and the Mini Jodie, which is named after actress Jodie Foster. Matthieu Blazy was named creative director in 2021 following a history of design work for Celine, Maison Martin Margiela, Calvin Klein and other brands.

Find vintage Bottega Veneta footwear, accessories and clothing on 1stDibs.

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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.”

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Questions About Bottega Veneta
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Since the 1960s, Bottega Veneta has been celebrated for ready-to-wear fashions and accessories crafted to an impeccable standard. Their leather goods in particular are sought after worldwide. Shop an expertly-vetted collection of Bottega Veneta clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury fashion house based in Milan. It was founded in 1966 by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Today, its ready-to-wear fashions and accessories for men and women are beloved by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of expertly-vetted Bottega Veneta from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, the Bottega Veneta Knot clutch is discontinued. The Italian luxury fashion house stopped producing the iconic oval-shaped clutch in 2019. However, you can still find the bag available for sale from time to time on some trusted online platforms, including 1stDibs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Bottega Veneta bags.