$2,088
H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in L 10 in
A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
. Many bakelite and celluloid bags from this period in France sported highly imaginative and decorative
Art Deco 1920s Floral Celluloid Vintage Dance Purse
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
mis-shaping to one of the red celluloid beads and a tiny element of unravelling to the silk thread
$3,389
H 6.3 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
F/W 2004 Miu Miu Runway Cognac Leather Bag with Celluloid Chain Handles
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
tortoiseshell celluloid chain handles, one of the most iconic details from the 2004 runway. Polished metallic
$229
H 6.69 in W 6.29 in
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame
Art Deco Celluloid Box Purse, Evening bag
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 1930s box style evening bag. Marbled toffee coloured celluloid with brass hardware. Very
Circa 1920s Celluloid Vanity Purse With Tassel
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s celluloid vanity purse with a faux-ivory pattern, embellished with a black diamond
Art Deco Carved Celluloid Hand Woven Evening Bag
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is an Art Deco carved celluloid hand-woven crocheted evening bag from the 1920s. The
1920s Burgundy Velvet and Hand Painted Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring a whimsical and colourful design, this rare example of a celluloid frame bag was created
Paco Rabanne Transparent Celluloid Pastilles Bag, 1969
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - (Made in France) Transparent celluloid pastilles bag assembled with silvery metal
1920s floral celluloid tasseled dance purse nécessaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, celluloid tasseled dance purse nécessaire with original tassel and cord handle...Inside is a compartment
1950s Whiting and Davis Summer Celluloid and Metal Mesh Hand Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Whiting and Davis Summer Celluloid and Metal Mesh Hand Bag
1950s Autumn Leaves Needle Point Handbag with Celluloid Frame and Chain
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous large 1950s needlepoint handbag in beautiful autumn colors with falling leaf pattern. Faux tortoise shell frame and chain handle. Clean original lining with zippered poc...
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H 7.5 in D 1.2 in Dm 7.75 in L 7.75 in
Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
also lined in cream silk with silk flower decoration. The handle/strap is of celluloid links. The bag
1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
celluloid purse unscrews into 3 parts to reveal powder puff area, a mirror and open compartment. A lipstick
Celluloid and silk 'chevron' handbag, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Dynamic and highly striking design, this handbag is composed of a coloured celluloid 'sun ray
1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
beads in a combination of floral and geometric designs. A striking celluloid frame repeats the floral
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H 5.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Art Deco Black Celluloid and Rhinestone Dagger Lipstick Minaudière, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art
1990's Grace Ann Agostino Black Suede Handbag With Celluloid Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The Victorian celluloid frame hinges open with a slide lock and reveals a supple leather lined
c.1920's Yellow Cylindrical Celluloid Necessaire Hand Painted Dance Purse OOAK
Located in Thiensville, WI
MUSEUM QUALITY: Arts & Crafts Era 1920's celluloid dance purse. Hand painted golden yellow with
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H 8.5 in W 6 in D 1.25 in L 8.5 in
A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquiste handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of
Late 1900 Cameo Celluloid & Bead Bag
Located in Rockwood, ON
rarity to find these celluloid bags this complete. This one has been done completely by hand and is a
1930s Crocodile and Celluloid Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Crocodile and Celluloid Handbag Interesting patchwork crocodile and celluloid handbag
Vintage 1940's Rhinestone and Celluloid Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
floral pattern underneath the celluloid. With the handle up the handbag measures 6 1/4"w x 9 1/8"h x 3 1
Art Deco rare celluloid Dance or Tango purse with Buddha clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Tango or Dance Purse in Celluloid, by “Dennison” above “Maker”, U.S.A., as marked to rear
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H 6.3 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in
Original Art Deco Black Leather Handbag Bag with Celluloid Butterfly ornament
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Celluloid Butterfly to front. The interior is centrally divided with a chrome snap clasp with a centrally
1910s Art Nouveau Black Silk and Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
- Some of the celluloid has broken off in a very small area surrounding one of the hinge pins on the bag
1930s Celluloid Frame with Orange and Blue Crochet Vintage Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
... This elegant bag is crocheted in orange and blue thread. It features a celluloid frame and celluloid
Vintage Art Deco Celluloid Frame Silk Crochet Flapper Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
A really beautiful example of a 1920s Art Deco celluloid evening bag, made from silk crochet with
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Black Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black Pullover Delicate floral pattern Comp tag missing feels like silk blend Size tag missing please see measurements below Great vintage condition,...
$1,450
Size: Italian 46 jacket & skirt
Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 "It's A Jungle Out There" pinstripe suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Important collectible Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 'It's a Jungle Out There' collection pinstripe jacket and skirt suit. Runway look, the jacket has shoulder pads. The condit...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$2,000
Size: USA 8 fits like a 6
VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage Pewter silver color 100% silk Strap can be worn off the shoulder, too Clear crystal accents (one strap can be re-glued/taped/etc) Invisible side zip Size USA 8 fits...
John Galliano Bias Crepe and Lace Evening Dress, Fall/Winter 2001
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano Fall/Winter 2001 collection Bias Cut Evening dress of his favorite satin backed crepe. Draped bodice with faux floral lace camisole and knotted ivory velvet ribbon deco...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
VERA WANG Vintage Grey Silk Ethereal Gown w. Train
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage 100% grey silk Invisible side zip Flowy train Goddess vibes Size USA 6 NWT's, one flaw in the fabric as pictured that you cannot notice unless upon close inspection...
Unavailable|$3,750
H 8 in W 0.5 in L 12.75 in
Gucci Tom Ford Metallic Calfskin Serpent Frame Bag S/S 2004
By Gucci
Located in West Hartford, CT
An iconic creation from Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection by Tom Ford, this compact metallic leather frame bag is a refined symbol of opulence and edge. The soft, champagne-gold ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Orange/Gold Silk Foil Print Shirred One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
Y YIGAL AZROUEL Vintage Green Long Maxi Dress
By Yigal Azrouël
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Y YIGAL AZROUEL Vintage Green Long Adjustable halter top Ruffled Pullover Silk trim Has stretch Size 0 Excellent Condition final sale
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Silk Dusty Yellow Gold Embellished Gown
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage 100% Silk Golden Dusty Yellow Hues Impeccable beadwork throughout This gown is truly one of a kind amazing, my pictures do not do it justice Size US 12 Excel...
CELINE by MICHAEL KORS 2004 Vintage Runway Floral Skirt Set Pink Fuchsia White
By Celine
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Michael Kors for Celine Vintage Runway SS04 2 piece skirt set Can tie MANY ways 100% silk White and Pink hibiscus flowers Side zip on skirt Size F40 Great vintage condition, minor f...
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.