$974Sale Price|32% Off
ANTIQUE CHINESE Vase Shape Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Crafted in pure silk - In the shape of a double gourd vase
$894Sale Price|29% Off
ANTIQUE CHINESE Blue Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...
$894Sale Price|29% Off
ANTIQUE CHINESE Red Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Silk with lovely embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These charmin...
1920's Cornflower Blue Chinese Embroidered Handbag/ Butterflies
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a sweet 1920's, Chinese cornflower blue silk embroidered purse lavishly decorated with a variety of butterflies and flowers.
Christian Dior Chinese-inspired Embroidered Bag. Limited and Special Edition.
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
A rare and special limited edition John Galliano for Dior bag with Chinese-inspired embroidery of koi and flowers. Some flowers are also embroidered with tiny sequins in shades of a...
Unbranded ANTIQUE CHINESE Blue Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...
ANTIQUE CHINESE Red Embroidered SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Silk with lovely embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These charmin...
ANTIQUE CHINESE Vase Shape Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century
Located in Rome, Rome
Some threads of the embroidery are pulled Measurements (height x length x depth): 6 x 3 3/4 inches - 15,2 x 9,5 cm - Internal Ref: - HW_E51C403B-CC - Shipping with DHL Express (Worlw...
20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 20s Chinese lamé silk brocade pouch purse with ormolu top frame and mirrored inner lid. Silk lining with butterfly embroidery at bottom of lining.
1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
Delicate Chinese hand embroidery is worked in silk and metallic thread in shades of green, coral, peach, blue and navy and depicts two figures on the front and back of the bag. The g...
1920s Chinese Silk Embroidered Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning silk clutch bag of Chinese origin dating from the 1920s. It consists of black silk background with very detailed, elaborate and vibrant embroidery depi...
Unusual Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Made for the western market circa 1900,of fine and unusual embroidery of yellow butterflies,canton blue cherry blossoms , and green leafy bok choy.The reverse embroidered with blue ...
Chinese Blue Silk Embroidered Rooster Design Evening Bag circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Chinese blue silk evening bag, with embroidery to the front and back, and featuring a wonderful rooster design. The bag has a cord strap and tassels, and there is an embossed gold to...
Valentino Vintage Red Leopard Print Pony-style Calfskin Embroidered Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Valentino Vintage Red Leopard Print Pony-style Calfskin Embroidered Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around...
Natori Silk Chinese Embroidered Evening Bag
By Natori 2
Located in US
Natori Silk Embroidered Evening Bag. Black silk background with multicolored embroidery depicting a Chinese scene. Black lacquered wood frame. Excellent condition. Measurements in in...
Antique Chinese Forbidden Stitch Floral Embroidered Evening Bag w Jade and Coral
Located in Portland, OR
This is such an incredible antique handbag in black with embroidered leaves and flowers. The flowers are done with the "forbidden stitch" which is also known as the Pekin Knot. In th...
$312Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.69 in W 5.51 in L 18.11 in
Antique French Micro-Beaded Reticule Pouch Bag with Tassel (1900s-1920s)
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique Edwardian to Art Deco era micro-beaded reticule pouch bag. Intricately hand-crafted with gunmetal/silver-tone micro beads, featuring a structured pleated body, c...
Exotic Carved Resin Asian Theme Jeweled Versatile Evening Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic carved resin Asian theme jeweled versatile evening bag designed by Maya c 1990s The unique frosted resin evening bag is designed with a Geisha style woman on the front exter...
Chinese Knotted Silk Tassel with Peaches & Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate silk tassels adorned with knots, beads and charms are a traditional Chinese folk art and are used to add elegance to everyday items such as hairpins or lanterns. This antiq...
Silk
Chinese Peony Blossom Lady's Purse, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This delicate silk accessory is a Qing-dynasty lady's purse, originally worn around the wrist or tied at the waist with decorative charms and toggles. A lovely example of Chinese tex...
Silk
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...
Elegant Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...
$544Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 3.54 in L 13.19 in
Antique Antique Mesh Reticule Evening Purse Bag Silk Lined Tassel C. 1900s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite antique metal mesh reticule evening purse dating to the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1900s–1910s). This rare archive piece features a distinctive pointed goth...
Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille within a bronze frame set with a cit...
$366Sale Price|39% Off
H 6 in W 2.25 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE Embroidered Silk GLASSES CASE 19th Century POUCH Qing Dinasty
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese Eyeglasses case. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Hand-dieyd Silk with lovely beaded embroidery on both sides - These charm...
Art Deco Evening Bag. Old Shanghai
Located in New York, NY
Shanghai in the 1930s was considered the Paris of the East. Here a European export frame has been partnered with an antique 19th Century golden metallic Chinese textile to create a c...
$400
H 5.25 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Josef Attrib. Silk Brocade Chinoiserie Handbag w Cabochon Studded Flap, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...
Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in the Austro Hungarian style. Int...
Coblentz 1960s Original Fold Over Embroidered Clutch
By Coblentz
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 1960's Coblentz clutch is so timeless and elegant! Get your hands on this beautiful fold over style clutch that is soo reminiscent of the playful sophistication of the 1960s! Wo...
$499
H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Embroidery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage ornately embroidered clutch styled evening handbag was made in India in approximately 1940 in the period Anglo-Indian style. The outer shell of the purse is constructed ...
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Antique Chinese Embroidered Textile Custom Pillow
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Chinese embroidered textile made into a custom lumbar pillow. Antique blue woven silk textile featuring center dragon motif. Pillow is made of Scalamandre iridescent celadon ...
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Embroidered evening bag circa 1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - A Collection circa 1950. Beige silk evening bag with accordion pleats, topped with flower cross-stitch embroidery in pink, green, and purple tones, and ornamented with blu...
Sold|$590
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6-8
A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black Grey long sleeved body con Midi Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2004 Vivienne Westwood dress crafted from a stretchy black jersey, featuring long sleeves, scooped neckline and midi length hem. The Cut features a superbly flatterin...
Thierry Mugler Dress With Cut Outs
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning white silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a crew neck and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest and back, and waist ...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
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 )
$535
H 8.75 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001 01A
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...
$997
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$894
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...
Oscar de la Renta S/S 2021 Ivory Lace Embroidered Wedding Dress Gown M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta ivory French lace embroidered wedding dress embodies timeless elegance, exquisite craftsmanship, and romantic detail. Embroidered floral motif, fitted bodice and fl...
Early Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Bean Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Halston
Located in New York, NY
Early, Rare Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Bean Pendant from the 1970's. Large rock crystal "bean" set in a hand made silk net with tassel made by Japanese artisans. Unsigned early Perett...
Rock Crystal
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.
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Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
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