1920's Deco Marcasite onyx stingray clutch
By Gioia
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco sterling Marcasite Onyx frame refurbished charcoal stingray clutch Gioia silk interior
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Clutch 1920s
Vintage snake clutch bag with detachable lang chain, UK 1920s
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Vintage snake clutch bag with detachable lang chain, UK 1920s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful and well-preserved snake clutch, inside with 2 long compartments, one with a clasp and one open compartment. Inside lined with leather. There is also an open compartment ...
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1920s British Clutches
1920s Black Silk Satin Evening Envelope Clutch Handbag w Large Pink Quartz & Dog
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s Black Silk Satin Evening Envelope Clutch Handbag w Large Pink Quartz & Dog: A gorgeous chinoise Art Deco evening bag with a large pink chunk of quartz and a charming blue lapis...
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1920s French Clutches
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Antique 1920's Shagreen Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare red shagreen bag from the 1920's is edged with a hallmarked sterling silver frame. The striking shagreen clasp is also edged in sterling silver. The back and sides of the bag ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses
1920's Art Deco Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
A black textured leather clutch from the Art Deco period is enhanced with a design of marcasites and three large green chrysoprase stones on the front. The interior of the fabric lin...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clutches
1920's FRENCH beaded clutch with enameled and etched gilt frame
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Breath taking black micro-beaded clutch made in France for I.Magnin. Fully lined in black satin. Attached coin purse. Condition is excellent with no bead loss.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Clutches
Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A sumptuous, rich, dark blue clutch bag from the 1920s, in a distinctive Moghul style, made from Royal blue silk velvet, most likely French in origin.
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1920s French Clutches
1920's Art Deco Beaded Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this beautiful bag is unfortunately not perfect, but it is such a beautiful example that I felt it was worth including in the collection. The body of ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920's Vintage Micro-beaded Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
Rare vintage clutch from the 1920s, made in gold beads and featuring an embellished gold-tone frame.
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20th Century Clutches
1920's Beaded Clutch Made in France
Located in New Hope, PA
A gold toned frame with a kiss lock closure sits atop this glistening bag. It is covered with multi color sequins and clear caviar beads in a swirling design. The bag is lined in bla...
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920's French Art Deco Crystal and Coral Clutch Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
This fabulous little bag is completely covered with bezel set clear crystal, green crystal and cabochon coral stones in an Art Deco design. There are no missing stones. The interior ...
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1920s French Clutches
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.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Clutches
1920s Art Deco Exquisite Silk Emroidered Clutch
Located in University City, MO
1920s Art Deco Exquisite silk embroidered clutch The elegant clutch is adorned with a black & white celluloid clasp.
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1930s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920s Art Deco Blue Leather Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
A chic and charming Art Deco style bag in a hard wearing blue leather, with a silver frame and clasp. The bag is in a sea blue leather with finger clasp at the back. The lining is bl...
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1920s Clutches
Exquisite silver clutch, with hand painted flower decoration, 1920s
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H 5.25 in W 1 in Dm 7.5 in L 6.25 in
Exquisite silver clutch, with hand painted flower decoration, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming little clutch bag, made from silvered fabric, attached by some fine webbing to a silver plated engraved frame. the silvered material is decorated with moulded glass flower...
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1920s British Clutches
1920s Vintage - Two Piece Clutch Bag + Purse Set - Beaded Suede
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: 1920s Vintage - Two Piece Clutch Bag + Purse Set - Maroon Red + Black Suede + Intricate Silver Edge Beading Throughout - x 2 Inner Compartments Each Purse + Intricat...
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1920s British Clutches
Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
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H 7.2 in D 2 in Dm 10 in L 8.75 in
Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These is a delightful clutch bag, made from a beautiful Art Deco silk fabric, and piped in grey silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flo...
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1930s British Clutches
Art Deco 1920s Beaded 'Under the Sea' Vintage Evening Clutch Bag
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and unusual evening bag dates from the Art Deco era. Condition Report: Very Good - Some losses to the external beadwork, particularly around the handle, and a little loos...
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1920s Clutches
An Art Deco exquisite jade and cornelian stone frame petitpoint handbag, 1920s.
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H 7 in W 7 in D 1 in Dm 7.75 in L 7 in
An Art Deco exquisite jade and cornelian stone frame petitpoint handbag, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An utterly charming and striking clutch bag from the 1920s. The bag is in fine 'petitpoint' with stylised Art Deco floral motifs on both sides, in an assortment of colours , all on a...
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1920s Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières
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...
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Early 20th Century Clutches
Automobile Shaped Clutch Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1920s clutch handbag in the shape of a sporty car.
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Early 20th Century Novelty Bags
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Finding the Right Clutches for You
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
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