$3,291
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 Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exceptionally rare Miu Miu Runway bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection—a cult-favorite season that defined the brand’s early 2000s aesthetic. Seen on the runway, t...
$225
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. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...
$1,088
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag.
$2,670
H 8 in W 7.5 in D 6 in Dm 8 in
Extraordinary hand coloured celluoid frame and moire silk 'rose' handbag, French
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and outstanding yellow silk moire handbag, topped with a beautiful and intact hand painted celluloid 'rose', with green leaves.
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1920's Japanese Celluloid Men's Bag
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this 1920's vintage, Japanese celluloid men's purse/bag. Since men's kimonos had no pockets, Japanese men carried their everyday essentials in purses/bags that h...
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 good original condion.No cracks or chips. Measurements:L 7"--W 3 1/4"--H 3 1/4” T...
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 motif set with clear rhinestones, a cord handle, and tassel. Inside is a mirror with li...
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 body of the purse is stunningly executed in an intricate three-dimensional scalloped...
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 in France in the 1920s. Unusual for a bag of this type and delicacy, it is in prist...
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...
BLACK ALLIGATOR SHOULDER BAG W/CELLULOID FRAME
Located in Alford, MA
Wonderful fusion of old and new, this handbag combines a vintage polychrome celluloid frame with a more recent alligator body that suits the frame nicely.
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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
The handle/strap is of celluloid links. The bag itself is piped in cream silk, and the frame decorated with grey silk 'feathering' brocade.
1980s Revivals "Buddha" Celluloid Framed Suede Crossover Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1920s Buddha/Elephant celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York accessories label "Revivals" and attached to smooth woven suede creating a chic crosso...
1980s Revivals "Geisha" Celluloid Framed Leather Crossover Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1920s Japanese Geisha celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York accessories label "Revivals" and attached to supple forest green lambskin leather crea...
Museum Quality Victorian Monkey Fur Etched Celluloid Bag Purse
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection: Victorian purse comprised of hand-etched celluloid frame, fabric, and trimmed in monkey fur. The celluloid frame is appropriately etched with a...
Vintage 1950's Marbled Celluloid Lucite Box Purse Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
Wonderful condition! Pearl gray tones swirl in this marbled lovely vintage box purse giving it an almost metallic look. All feet present and metal clasps and hinges in great conditi...
1920s floral celluloid tasseled dance purse nécessaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In the 1920s when you went out to dance, you would carry one of these handbags, they held only the necessary things, coins for cab fare and rouge or lip colour....1920sfloral ivory c...
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 rings. 1969 design. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...
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
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' frame, with a small speckled dome decoration on it, and a push down closure/clasp, with...
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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
A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear.
1990's Grace Ann Agostino Black Suede Handbag With Celluloid Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Grace Ann Agostino creates unique handbags that expertly combine old and new for a stylish effect.
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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 original Victorian printed silk has been made anew for the bag.
1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming deco dance purse minaudiere for everything a girl needed back in the 1920s. The tubular celluloid purse unscrews into 3 parts to reveal powder puff area, a mirror and open c...
1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this black silk bag is hand embroidered and beaded with cut steel beads in a combination of floral and geometric designs. A striking celluloid frame r...
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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 Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” ...
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 black geometric detail; silver rhinestone embellishment. Cylindrical shape. Black brai...
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H 7.5 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 9 in
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag.
1930s Crocodile and Celluloid Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Crocodile and Celluloid Handbag Interesting patchwork crocodile and celluloid handbag circa 1930 with brass zip closure and rayon lining.
1920s Celluloid Fiber Clutch / Deco Handbag
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Lovely woven lined fiber and leather clutch with a deco celluloid lip and closure. The mirror is dated to October of 1929 when it was given as a gift. Slight wear to the black detai...
Jacomo Burgundy Alligator Handbag with Celluloid Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
What a fantastic find. This bag was re-created in the 1980s. Jacomo, had a store in NYC on Madison Ave. He collected various antique frames and the client would choose a "bottom" to ...
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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
A rare Art Deco Black Handbag in fine Black Calf Leather with chrome fittings and highlight of Celluloid Butterfly to front.
20's Celluloid and Seed Bead purse
Located in Topanga, CA
Stunning glass seed beaded 1920's purse with a tortoise colored resin frame closure.
Vintage 1940's Rhinestone and Celluloid Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
There is a subtle finely woven floral pattern underneath the celluloid. With the handle up the handbag measures 6 1/4"w x 9 1/8"h x 3 1/4"d.
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, The purse has a little Buddha as the clasp, and when opened, reveals the original ...
Original Art Deco Purse or Clutch bag Handbag with Scottie Dog
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Large Purse or Clutch Handbag, with a Celluloid Scottie Dog, dressed in Tartan within a chrome circle; surrounded by high quality chrome edges to both the upper edges and do...
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 tassel, has silk lining with sequin trim. In excellent condition for such a delica...
1930s Celluloid Frame with Orange and Blue Crochet Vintage Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
This resulted in the cost per item of celluloid pieces being very low and the material could therefore cater for post-Depression demands for affordable handbags.
1910s Art Nouveau Black Silk and Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
So typical of its time, this bag was created in Francein the 1910s. Condition Report: Very Good - Some of the celluloid has broken off in a very small area surrounding one of the hin...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
$2,856Sale Price|35% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano Product Name: Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag Product Description: Introducing the Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
$6,641
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 11.42 in
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram & Embossed Calfskin Trio Pocket Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Embossed Calfskin Leather Trio Pocket Keepall Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4339 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Trio Pocket Keepa...
JUDITH LEIBER Green Lizard Skin Wallet with Gold Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber green lizard skin wallet with gold metal clasp. This wallet is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with this lovely wallet...
S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Runway Pink Neon Yellow Floral Belted Skirt Suit
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vibrant floral yellow Versace skirt suit, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this set debuted on the runway as look 7, modeled by Han...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$445Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1990s Moschino by Redwall Striped PVC Sheepskin Bowling Bag
By Moschino, Redwall
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful and rare Vintage 1990s Moschino by redwall bowling bag. This piece was previously owned and gently worn you can see little signs of use or show signs of fading barely notic...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.