Skip to main content

Cheval D Orient Hermes

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Compot Dish
Hermès Cheval d'Orient Compot Dish

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Compot Dish

By Hermès

Located in VALBONNE, FR

Compotier Hermès "Cheval d'Orient" en porcelaine Doré à l'or fin 24 carats Capacity: 220 cl Width: 29.5 cm Micro rayures sur le couvercle

Category

2010s French Ceramics

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray with Stripes
Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray with Stripes

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray with Stripes

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Paris Chavel D'Orient (Horse of the Orient) Porcelain Cigar Ashtray. Features a striking horse motif and an orange geometric border. Hermes marking found on the underside. Pa...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Maroon
Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Maroon

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Maroon

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Paris Chavel D'Orient (Horse of the Orient) Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Maroon. Decorated with maroon and floral border and gold accents. Hermes marking found on the underside....

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Turquoise
Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Turquoise

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Paris Chavel D'Orient (Horse of the Orient) Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Turquoise. Features transfer-printed equine decoration with turquoise-colored floral border. Hermes mark...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Red and Gold
Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Red and Gold

Hermes Paris Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Cigar Ashtray in Red and Gold

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Paris Chavel D'Orient (Horse of the Orient) Porcelain Cigar Ashtray. Features a stylized horse set within a graphic composition of wheels and geometric borders, rendered in vi...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Hermes Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Soup Tureen
Hermes Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Soup Tureen

Hermes Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Soup Tureen

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Hermes Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Soup Tureen

By Hermès

Located in Genoa, IT

This magnificent Hermes Cheval d'Orient soup tureen has a pattern based on the intricacy and refinement of Persian miniatures, resplendent in colors and equestrian motifs richly evoc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain Cheval D”orient tray, small model
Hermès Porcelain Cheval D”orient tray, small model

Hermès Porcelain Cheval D”orient tray, small model

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Preloved, never used with box. Porcelain. Size: L 16 x W 12 cm

Category

2010s European Decorative Objects

New Hermes Porcelain Change Tray Cheval d'Orient
New Hermes Porcelain Change Tray Cheval d'Orient

New Hermes Porcelain Change Tray Cheval d'Orient

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Pattern: Cheval d"Orient Change tray in porcelain with velvet goatskin base The colors are absolutely stunning in this tray!

Category

2010s French Decorative Objects

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Magnificent vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses: Cheval d’O...

Category

2010s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Magnificent vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses: Cheval d’O...

Category

2010s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Magnificent vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses: Cheval d’O...

Category

2010s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Pair of Dessert Plates, France, Modern
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Pair of Dessert Plates, France, Modern

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Pair of Dessert Plates, France, Modern

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Beautiful pair of dessert plates in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses:...

Category

2010s French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Change Tray by Nathalie Rolland Huckel
Hermès Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Change Tray by Nathalie Rolland Huckel

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Change Tray by Nathalie Rolland Huckel

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Change Tray by Nathalie Rolland Huckel.

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Square Dish
Hermès Cheval d'Orient Square Dish

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Square Dish

Sold

H 0.6 in W 7.5 in L 7.5 in

Hermès Cheval d'Orient Square Dish

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The piece is a part of the Hermès Porcelain, Cheval d'Orient Collection. The beautiful dish is a rare collectible.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Hermes Tray Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Small Model
Hermes Tray Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Small Model

Hermes Tray Cheval D'Orient Porcelain Small Model

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Cheval D'Orient small model porcelain tray.

Category

2010s French For The Desk

Hermes Change Tray Cheval d'Orient Porcelain New
Hermes Change Tray Cheval d'Orient Porcelain New

Hermes Change Tray Cheval d'Orient Porcelain New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes marvelous Cheval d'Orient change tray. Printed Limoges Porcelain accented with three different colored Horses.

Category

2010s French Decorative Objects

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Beautiful vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses: Cheval d’Or...

Category

2010s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Beautiful vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses: Cheval d’Or...

Category

2010s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Small Charge Tray, France, Modern

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Beautiful vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses: Cheval d’Ori...

Category

2010s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Cheval d’Orient Porcelain Horse Dessert Plate with Original Box
Hermès Cheval d’Orient Porcelain Horse Dessert Plate with Original Box

Hermès Cheval d’Orient Porcelain Horse Dessert Plate with Original Box

By Hermès

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant porcelain dessert plate from the celebrated Cheval d’Orient collection by Hermès Paris. The design features a group of spirited horses dressed in richly patterned ceremonial ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Coffee Cups and Saucer for Two, France
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Coffee Cups and Saucer for Two, France

Hermès Porcelain "Cheval d'Orient" Coffee Cups and Saucer for Two, France

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

Intricate and refined decoration in the style of Persian miniatures, with forms inspired by elements of horse harnesses: Cheval d’Orient recalls the Silk Road caravans and the conviv...

Category

2010s French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Sugar Bowl and Milk Jug Cheval D'Orient Horse Pattern in Porcelain
Hermès Sugar Bowl and Milk Jug Cheval D'Orient Horse Pattern in Porcelain

Hermès Sugar Bowl and Milk Jug Cheval D'Orient Horse Pattern in Porcelain

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Set Sugar Bowl and Milk Jug Pattern: "Cheval d'Orient" Made in France Made of Porcelain Colorways: White, Grey, Red, Blue, Green, Golden S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Table

Hermès “Cheval d’Orient” Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 41 Pieces
Hermès “Cheval d’Orient” Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 41 Pieces

Hermès “Cheval d’Orient” Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 41 Pieces

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès “Cheval d’Orient” Porcelain Dinnerware Set – 41 Pieces This stunning Hermès “Cheval d’Orient” porcelain dinnerware set is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance.

Category

2010s Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hermès, Oval Porcelain Dish Collection "Cheval d'Orient"
Hermès, Oval Porcelain Dish Collection "Cheval d'Orient"

Hermès, Oval Porcelain Dish Collection "Cheval d'Orient"

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Dimensions: 18.9 x 14.57 in Plat ovale Hermes en porcelaine collection cheval d'Orient.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Rimmed Soup Tureen
Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Rimmed Soup Tureen

Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Rimmed Soup Tureen

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermès soup tureen is an exquisite porcelain piece of functional art. Adorned with intricate hand-painted designs inspired by oriental motifs, the tureen features a graceful rim ...

Category

2010s Italian Other

Hermes White Cheval d'Orient Creamer Set of 2
Hermes White Cheval d'Orient Creamer Set of 2

Hermes White Cheval d'Orient Creamer Set of 2

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted with precision, each creamer boasts delicate white porcelain adorned with the intricate Cheval d'Orient motif, infusing luxury, and charm into every pour.

Category

2010s Italian Other

Hermes Multicolor Cheval D'Orient Presentation Plates Set f 11
Hermes Multicolor Cheval D'Orient Presentation Plates Set f 11

Hermes Multicolor Cheval D'Orient Presentation Plates Set f 11

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermès plates set features 11 exquisite plates adorned with intricate designs inspired by oriental elegance. Rich colors blend harmoniously, showcasing majestic motifs amidst orn...

Category

2010s Italian Other

Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Rimmed Dinner Plates Set of 7
Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Rimmed Dinner Plates Set of 7

Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Rimmed Dinner Plates Set of 7

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted with fine porcelain, each plate features a delicate rim adorned with a graceful Cheval d'Orient motif in white. Elevate dining experiences with this luxurious and artistic ta...

Category

2010s Italian Miscellaneous

Hermès White Cheval d’Orient Printed Porcelain Teapots Set of 2
Hermès White Cheval d’Orient Printed Porcelain Teapots Set of 2

Hermès White Cheval d’Orient Printed Porcelain Teapots Set of 2

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermès teapots set of 2 exudes elegance with its white porcelain adorned by a delicate Cheval d'Orient print.

Category

2010s Other

Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Printed Porcelain Dessert Plates Set of 10
Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Printed Porcelain Dessert Plates Set of 10

Hermes White Cheval d’Orient Printed Porcelain Dessert Plates Set of 10

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermes plate set exudes timeless elegance. Each plate features an exquisite Cheval d'Orient motif, delicately printed on high-quality white porcelain.

Category

2010s French Other

Hermes White Cheval d'Orient Rimmed Centerpiece Big Platter Set of 2
Hermes White Cheval d'Orient Rimmed Centerpiece Big Platter Set of 2

Hermes White Cheval d'Orient Rimmed Centerpiece Big Platter Set of 2

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted with pristine white porcelain, each platter features an exquisite Cheval d'Orient motif, capturing equestrian elegance.

Category

2010s Italian Other

You May Also Like

Hermès “Marqueterie” Porcelain LG Dish
Hermès “Marqueterie” Porcelain LG Dish

Hermès “Marqueterie” Porcelain LG Dish

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès “Marqueterie” de Pierres d’Orient Etoupe d’Occident porcelain serving dish. Collectible design. Comes with original dustcover and original box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ceramics

Hermès Porcelain Horse Heads Ashtray
Hermès Porcelain Horse Heads Ashtray

Hermès Porcelain Horse Heads Ashtray

$639Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 1 in L 8 in

Hermès Porcelain Horse Heads Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès white and black porcelain ashtray with horse heads design. Mint condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors
Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors

Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Italian craftsmanship pocket tray decorated with 4 different horses gold and blue border. Entirely made in Florence by our master craftsmen. Artecornici design produces hand colo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Platinum Horse Print
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Platinum Horse Print

Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Platinum Horse Print

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Horse Theme: horse riding, rodeo Made in France Made of printed porcelain, notches covered with platinum (silver-tone)...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermès Vintage Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Elephant India Asia
Hermès Vintage Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Elephant India Asia

Hermès Vintage Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Elephant India Asia

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Elephant dressed in his finest jewels Made in France Made of porcelain, edges and notches hand painted with fine gold Colorway...

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Porcelain Gold Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Pavement
Hermès Porcelain Gold Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Pavement

Hermès Porcelain Gold Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Pavement

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "Pavement" This pattern was designed by Maurice Tranchant in 1970 The design is a breathtakingly beautiful micromosaic. T...

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermes BNIB Pegase Porcelain Ashtray
Hermes BNIB Pegase Porcelain Ashtray

Hermes BNIB Pegase Porcelain Ashtray

$899

H 1 in W 6 in L 8 in

Hermes BNIB Pegase Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes white,blue,red and orange porcelain catchalls with Pegase design. New with original box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping
Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping

Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping

$2,003

H 1.38 in W 6.36 in L 7.8 in

Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Horses galloping through water, with egrets, flamingos, and vegetation in the background. These landscapes are inspired ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Hunting With Hounds in Porcelain
Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Hunting With Hounds in Porcelain

Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Hunting With Hounds in Porcelain

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Ashtray Pattern: Hunting with hounds / Horse Hunt Made in France Made of printed porcelain and golden edges Bottom covered with green leather ...

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès "Equestrian Horse" Ledoux Ashtray
Hermès "Equestrian Horse" Ledoux Ashtray

Hermès "Equestrian Horse" Ledoux Ashtray

$899

H 1.8 in W 6 in L 7.5 in

Hermès "Equestrian Horse" Ledoux Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès "Equestrian Horse" Ashtray is in porcelain with stamp and gold trim, felt bottom, and features an equestrian scene.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermès Porcelain Gold Ashtray Tray 3 Horses Print Late 20th Century
Hermès Porcelain Gold Ashtray Tray 3 Horses Print Late 20th Century

Hermès Porcelain Gold Ashtray Tray 3 Horses Print Late 20th Century

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Three magnificently decked-out horses, looking as if they had stepped straight off a carousel Made in France Made of pr...

Category

Late 20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Red & Gold Horse Ashtray
Hermès Red & Gold Horse Ashtray

Hermès Red & Gold Horse Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Limoges porcelain Chevaux à la Couverture ashtray. Red, white and gold color combination. Minor wear on suede.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermès Pierres d'Orient Serving Platter
Hermès Pierres d'Orient Serving Platter

Hermès Pierres d'Orient Serving Platter

$2,299

H 1.5 in W 10.25 in L 13.75 in

Hermès Pierres d'Orient Serving Platter

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermès Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident plate is a collectible from the Hermés tableware collection. Features an octagon shape with lapis. Comes with original dustcover and box. Mi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Hermès Paris Equestrian Porcelain Ashtray or Vide-Poche Change Tray
Hermès Paris Equestrian Porcelain Ashtray or Vide-Poche Change Tray

Hermès Paris Equestrian Porcelain Ashtray or Vide-Poche Change Tray

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hermès Paris Equestrian Porcelain Ashtray or Vide-Poche, Catchall, Change Tray with Original Box, France A luxurious Hermès Paris porcelain ashtray, expertly crafted in France and d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtay Change Tray in Porcelain Columns Print
Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtay Change Tray in Porcelain Columns Print

Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtay Change Tray in Porcelain Columns Print

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Patterned with columns Made in France Made of Printed Porcelain Colorways: Brick Orange-Red, Green, Purple, Golden "HERMÈS-PARIS" and...

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Chasse en Inde Porcelaine Ashtray
Hermès Chasse en Inde Porcelaine Ashtray

Hermès Chasse en Inde Porcelaine Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès "Chasse en Inde" Ashtray, is in 100% porcelain, stamped, with a gold trim. Features a hunting scene and has a protective felt bottom.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Cheval D Orient Hermes", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.

Questions About Hermès

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.