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Hermès New White Birkin 25 Swift Calfskin Gold Hardware
Hermès New White Birkin 25 Swift Calfskin Gold Hardware

Hermès New White Birkin 25 Swift Calfskin Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

The Hermès White Birkin 25 in Swift leather is a timeless and elegant piece. Its crisp white hue

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Lagoon Blue Togo Calfskin leather, PHW
Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Lagoon Blue Togo Calfskin leather, PHW

Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Lagoon Blue Togo Calfskin leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Togo​ ​Blue​ ​Lagoon​ ​calfskin​ ​leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Bright Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Orange Togo Calfskin leather, GHW
Bright Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Orange Togo Calfskin leather, GHW

Bright Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Orange Togo Calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Magnificent​ ​and​ ​luminous​ ​Hermès​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​orange​ ​Togo​ ​calfskin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Bleu Ciel Togo calfskin leather, PHW
Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Bleu Ciel Togo calfskin leather, PHW

Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Bleu Ciel Togo calfskin leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Bleu​ ​Ciel​ ​Togo​ ​calf​ ​leather,​ ​palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Black Noir Epsom Gold Hardware GHW Stamp
Hermes Birkin 30 Black Noir Epsom Gold Hardware GHW Stamp

Hermes Birkin 30 Black Noir Epsom Gold Hardware GHW Stamp

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Become an owner of perfect solid hard calfskin Hermes Birkin 30 Black Epsom Gold Hardware Stamp A

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Epsom Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011
Hermès Epsom Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011

Hermès Epsom Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011

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H 9.06 in D 5.91 in L 11.82 in

Hermès Epsom Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) 30cm Epsom calfskin 'Birkin' bag in a Tyrian pink. Gold-plated ties and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011
Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011

Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011

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H 9.85 in D 7.88 in L 13.78 in

Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag, 2011

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) 35 cm Togo calfskin 'Birkin' bag in an electric-blue color. Gold-plated

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag
Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag

Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag

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H 7.88 in D 5.12 in L 9.85 in

Hermès Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) 25 cm Tow-color togo calfskin Brikin bag with palladium-plated silvery

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Green Calfskin Bag, 2011
Hermès Birkin Green Calfskin Bag, 2011

Hermès Birkin Green Calfskin Bag, 2011

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H 7.88 in D 4.73 in L 9.85 in

Hermès Birkin Green Calfskin Bag, 2011

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès -(Made in France) 25 cm green calfskin Birkin bag with silvery metal elements. Piece with a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Togo Calfskin Bag, 2010
Hermès Birkin Togo Calfskin Bag, 2010

Hermès Birkin Togo Calfskin Bag, 2010

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H 7.88 in D 5.91 in L 11.82 in

Hermès Birkin Togo Calfskin Bag, 2010

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Togo calfskin 30 cm 'Birkin' bag in a Bamboo-green color. Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Birkin 35 in Brown Barénia Calfskin Leather
HERMES Birkin 35 in Brown Barénia Calfskin Leather

HERMES Birkin 35 in Brown Barénia Calfskin Leather

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

HERMES Birkin 35 in Brown Barénia Calfskin Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic bag, Birkin 35 HERMES in brown barénia calfskin. The jewelry is in gold metal. It has a

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Gold calfskin leather gold hardware 1999
Hermes Birkin 35 Gold calfskin leather gold hardware 1999

Hermes Birkin 35 Gold calfskin leather gold hardware 1999

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases.  DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 35 Exterior Color: Gold

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Red Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 1995
Hermes Birkin 35 Red Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 1995

Hermes Birkin 35 Red Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 1995

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases.  DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 35 Exterior Color: Red

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Red Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 1995
Hermes Birkin 35 Red Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 1995

Hermes Birkin 35 Red Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 1995

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases.  DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 35 Exterior Color: Red

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Black Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 2004
Hermes Birkin 35 Black Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 2004

Hermes Birkin 35 Black Togo calfskin leather gold hardware 2004

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

: Hermes Birkin 35 Exterior Color: Black Calfskin leather Hardware Color: Gold Stamp: Box H Year of

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Birkin 30 Bag In Beige Canvas And Barenia Calfskin
HERMES Birkin 30 Bag In Beige Canvas And Barenia Calfskin

HERMES Birkin 30 Bag In Beige Canvas And Barenia Calfskin

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

HERMES Birkin 30 canvas / dual-material leather bag: This iconic second-hand HERMES Birkin handbag

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin PonyFur Birkin 35cmRetourne
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin PonyFur Birkin 35cmRetourne

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin PonyFur Birkin 35cmRetourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm Retourne CONDITION NOTES

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Togo 71 Bleu France  Calfskin Gold Hardware 2014
Hermes Birkin 30 Togo 71 Bleu France  Calfskin Gold Hardware 2014

Hermes Birkin 30 Togo 71 Bleu France Calfskin Gold Hardware 2014

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

creases.  DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 30 Exterior Color: 71 Bleu France Togo Calfskin leather Hardware

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Birkin Epsom Calfskin Bleu Frida 30 CM    NEW Store Fresh
HERMES Birkin Epsom Calfskin Bleu Frida 30 CM    NEW Store Fresh

HERMES Birkin Epsom Calfskin Bleu Frida 30 CM NEW Store Fresh

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Guaranteed 100% authentic Hermes Birkin. Original receipt with all personal info covered available

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Azur Blue Buffalo Calfskin Leather Birkin 40CM
Hermes Azur Blue Buffalo Calfskin Leather Birkin 40CM

Hermes Azur Blue Buffalo Calfskin Leather Birkin 40CM

By Hemes, Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This gorgeous Birkin features an azure blue color. Crafted from buffalo calfskin leather, this bag

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Calfskin Clemence White 01 Gold Hardware 2016
Hermes Birkin 30 Calfskin Clemence White 01 Gold Hardware 2016

Hermes Birkin 30 Calfskin Clemence White 01 Gold Hardware 2016

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Birkin 30 Calfskin Clemence White 01 Gold Hardware 2016 Bought it in Hermes store in 2016

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

New! Hermes Birkin 25 Calfskin Leather - Beton 2017-  very rare!
New! Hermes Birkin 25 Calfskin Leather - Beton 2017-  very rare!

New! Hermes Birkin 25 Calfskin Leather - Beton 2017- very rare!

By Hermès

Located in Baarn, NL

Store-fresh! Can you imagine something more beautiful?! This is the Hermès 25 Birkin Bag in Beton

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Atoll Blue Togo calfskin leather, GHW
Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Atoll Blue Togo calfskin leather, GHW

Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Atoll Blue Togo calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid​ ​and​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Atoll​ ​Blue​ ​Togo​ ​calfskin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Bright Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Orange Togo Calfskin leather, GHW
Bright Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Orange Togo Calfskin leather, GHW

Bright Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Orange Togo Calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​and​ ​Bright​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Orange​ ​Togo​ ​calf​ ​leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Gris Asphalt Togo Calfskin leather, GHW
New Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Gris Asphalt Togo Calfskin leather, GHW

New Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Gris Asphalt Togo Calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Gris​ ​Asphalte​ ​Togo​ ​calf​ ​leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in purple Box calfskin and brushed silver hardware
Rare Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in purple Box calfskin and brushed silver hardware

Rare Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in purple Box calfskin and brushed silver hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb & Rare Hermes Birkin 40 cm purple box leather handbag, brushed silver metal hardware, double

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hérmes 30cm Malachite Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag
Hérmes 30cm Malachite Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag

Hérmes 30cm Malachite Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

collection, its value can only increase. Comprising an Hérmes 30cm Malachite Togo Calfskin Birkin Bag with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By John Galliano

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By Louis Vuitton

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By Fendi

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

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By Hermès

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By Hermès

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Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote

Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote

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Hermes Bombay 27 Limited Edition Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich

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Calfskin Birkin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary calfskin birkin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Blue, Gray and more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Calfskin Birkin?

Prices for a calfskin birkin can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $10,632 and can go as high as $23,990, while, on average they fetch $16,255.

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 Top-handle-bags for You

Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from. 

Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.

On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.