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Chinese Art Deco Tapestry Clutch
Chinese Art Deco Tapestry Clutch

Chinese Art Deco Tapestry Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Art Deco Tapestry Clutch from the 1930's. Likely made in China for the Western market with antique textile mounted on a hand made brass open work frame with carved carnelian ...

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1920s Chinese Antique Clutch Purses

Koret Brown Double Clasp Satin With Bow Clutch
Koret Brown Double Clasp Satin With Bow Clutch

Koret Brown Double Clasp Satin With Bow Clutch

By Koret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Looking for a unique Koret clutch, that also doubles as a conversation starter? look no further than this double clasp satin clutch finished in brown and sporting a bow.There are two...

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1920s Antique Clutch Purses

Rhinestone Clutch Pretty Tiny Evening Bag, 1930s
Rhinestone Clutch Pretty Tiny Evening Bag, 1930s

Rhinestone Clutch Pretty Tiny Evening Bag, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Unknown - Pretty tiny evening bag made of fabric and silvery rhinestones, from the 1930s. Some traces inside. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: 13 cm x 1...

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19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch
Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch is a refined and glamorous accessory from the mid-20th century, often associated with the 1940s to 1960s. Lucite, a clear, durable acrylic resin, became...

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Late 19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

Cartier Silk Clutch with Turquoise and Diamond Clasp
Cartier Silk Clutch with Turquoise and Diamond Clasp

Cartier Silk Clutch with Turquoise and Diamond Clasp

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier clutch of 19th Century Asian textile mixed with gold kid piping with turquoise ball clasp set with rose diamond.
7" x 5" x 1.5" 1920-30's.
Charming original c...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

1980s Rodo Black Satin Clutch with  Metal Bow Detail
1980s Rodo Black Satin Clutch with  Metal Bow Detail

1980s Rodo Black Satin Clutch with Metal Bow Detail

By Rodo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Red carpet ready stunning black satin clutch by Italian designer, Rodo. Silver metal bow detail at clasp. Clean interior with Rodo logo lining. Hidden 23" long silver shoulder strap ...

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1880s Italian Antique Clutch Purses

Vintage snake clutch bag with detachable lang chain, UK 1920s
Vintage snake clutch bag with detachable lang chain, UK 1920s

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 Antique Clutch Purses

1920s Black Silk Satin Evening Envelope Clutch Handbag w Large Pink Quartz & Dog
1920s Black Silk Satin Evening Envelope Clutch Handbag w Large Pink Quartz & Dog

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 Antique Clutch Purses

French Art Deco Coral Rose Evening Clutch Bag
French Art Deco Coral Rose Evening Clutch Bag

French Art Deco Coral Rose Evening Clutch Bag

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Anglo Indian evening clutch bag composed of a patchwork of 19th century silk lame sari fabrics of various floral patterns with clasp of a genuine orange coral rose ...

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1920s French Antique Clutch Purses

French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920
French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920

French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both sides, enameled brass frame and chain strap.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clutch Purses

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Tapestry

French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920
French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920

French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both sides, enameled brass frame and chain strap.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clutch Purses

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Silver Clutch Bag, Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Purse Evening Bag
Antique Silver Clutch Bag, Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Purse Evening Bag

Antique Silver Clutch Bag, Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Purse Evening Bag

Located in Wembley, GB

Art Deco Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Evening Bag, London 1924, A.M. & M. Ltd. An exceptional and highly collectible Art Deco sterling silver chain mesh evening bag, hallmarked Lo...

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1910s British Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Red Snakeskin Clutch
Red Snakeskin Clutch

Red Snakeskin Clutch

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W 7.5 in D 2 in L 5 in

Red Snakeskin Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

This Judith Leiber clutch is from the early 1980s. This snakeskin clutch features gold hardware, snap closure, and an optional gold chain shoulder strap. The inside has a silk linin...

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1880s American Antique Clutch Purses

Fabulous art deco crocodile clutch
Fabulous art deco crocodile clutch

Fabulous art deco crocodile clutch

Located in Verviers, BE

Fabulous art deco dark brown crocodile vintage clutch. Made of brown crocodile leather, chrome and brown synthetic lining. Size : upper width : 20 cm - 7.9 in. Lower width : 30 ...

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1920s French Antique Clutch Purses

French Art Deco Beautiful Beaded & Silk Small Purse/Clutch for Madeleine Vionnet
French Art Deco Beautiful Beaded & Silk Small Purse/Clutch for Madeleine Vionnet

French Art Deco Beautiful Beaded & Silk Small Purse/Clutch for Madeleine Vionnet

By Boris Jean Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

This purse was designed and created by Boris Jean Lacroix for Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975).

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Materials

Silk, Beads

An Elegant Art Deco Shagreen Clutch Purse with Silver Border London 1929
An Elegant Art Deco Shagreen Clutch Purse with Silver Border London 1929

An Elegant Art Deco Shagreen Clutch Purse with Silver Border London 1929

Located in London, GB

A elegant Art Deco shagreen clutch purse with English silver border which is segmented for flexibility, complete with it's original interior including fixed purse as shown, London 19...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver Vesta Case in form of clutch Purse Birmingham 1892 Thomas Hayes
Rare Silver Vesta Case in form of clutch Purse Birmingham 1892 Thomas Hayes

Rare Silver Vesta Case in form of clutch Purse Birmingham 1892 Thomas Hayes

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Silver Vesta Case in form of clutch Purse Birmingham 1892 Thomas Hayes. The shaped ovoid form vesta richly decorated with engraved foliage, inscribed E.W.farmer on his Silver...

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19th Century English Antique Clutch Purses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Womens Bag Covered In Antique Persian Style Tapestry
Womens Bag Covered In Antique Persian Style Tapestry

Womens Bag Covered In Antique Persian Style Tapestry

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage clutch purse covered in 18th-century Persian-style tapestry, featuring intricate floral and foliage patterns in vibrant colors.

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18th Century Unknown Antique Clutch Purses

Materials

Textile

30s Lizard Clutch
30s Lizard Clutch

30s Lizard Clutch

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H 6.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

30s Lizard Clutch

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderfully subtle and burnished 1930s lizard clutch with padded frame inner leather lining and pockets and dance strap.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

1930's Deitsch Clutch
1930's Deitsch Clutch

1930's Deitsch Clutch

Located in New Hope, PA

Rich caramel brown snakeskin is used as an accent on the opening flap and two front corners of this 1930's fabric covered clutch bag. The bag is lined in black fabric and it has a zi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Antique 1920's Shagreen Clutch
Antique 1920's Shagreen Clutch

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 Antique Clutch Purses

1930's Navy Alligator Evening Clutch
1930's Navy Alligator Evening Clutch

1930's Navy Alligator Evening Clutch

Located in New Hope, PA

I really had to do a double take when I found this chic navy alligator clutch from the 1930's. The condition is so pristine that it is hard to believe that it is not brand new!

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

1920's Art Deco Clutch
1920's Art Deco Clutch

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.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Purse Handbag Estate Find
Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Purse Handbag Estate Find

Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Purse Handbag Estate Find

Located in Montreal, QC

Edwardian Sterling Silver Mesh Handbag Purse Clutch. Marked: STERLING, L.S. Approx. size: 6.5" w x 7" h.

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Early 20th Century Antique Clutch Purses

VINTAGE Black Leather Crocodile Clutch Handbag
VINTAGE Black Leather Crocodile Clutch Handbag

VINTAGE Black Leather Crocodile Clutch Handbag

Located in San Francisco, CA

VINTAGE clutch comes in a black crocodile leather featuring a inner pocket and a magnetic closure. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: Length: 9.75 in. Height: 5.5 in.

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19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

LAMBERTSON TRUEX Brown Leather Clutch Handbag
LAMBERTSON TRUEX Brown Leather Clutch Handbag

LAMBERTSON TRUEX Brown Leather Clutch Handbag

Located in San Francisco, CA

LAMBERTSON TRUEX clutch comes in a brown leather featuring a inner pocket and a push open closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: Length: 9.5 in. Height: 5 in.

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19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

Lovely Cut Steel French Beaded Clutch
Lovely Cut Steel French Beaded Clutch

Lovely Cut Steel French Beaded Clutch

Located in New York, NY

This 1930s deco french clutch has an intricately beaded pattern of florals within beaded color bands. The microbeading is comprised of gold, yellow,pink, green and ruby beads. The fr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s
Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s

Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s

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H 5.52 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in

Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Unknown - Leather bag with hand-painting and relief, with a bone fastener representing an elephant, a silk interior, and a tiny mirror. Piece made in Japan from the 1920s/1930s. To b...

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19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

NANCY GONZALEZ Beige Leather Crocodile Clutch Handbag
NANCY GONZALEZ Beige Leather Crocodile Clutch Handbag

NANCY GONZALEZ Beige Leather Crocodile Clutch Handbag

By Nancy Gonzalez

Located in San Francisco, CA

NANCY GONZALEZ clutch comes in a beige embossed crocodile leather featuring inner slots and a magnetic closure. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Light wear. As-Is. Original Retail Price: ...

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19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

Vintage PRADA Black Pleated Leather Clutch Handbag
Vintage PRADA Black Pleated Leather Clutch Handbag

Vintage PRADA Black Pleated Leather Clutch Handbag

By Prada

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage PRADA clutch comes in a black pleated leather featuring a front emblem detail, inner pocket, and a clasp closure. Includes authenticity cards. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-...

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19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,
Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,

Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,

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H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in L 7.2 in

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. The frame is made from base met...

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1920s French Antique Clutch Purses

Wiener Werkstatte Leather Clutch with Original Box
Wiener Werkstatte Leather Clutch with Original Box

Wiener Werkstatte Leather Clutch with Original Box

Located in New Hope, PA

A fine and rare Wiener Werkstatte clutch handbag is decorated with concentric golden circles on the exterior of this pristine black leather bag. The interior of the bag is black moir...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Valentino Emerald Green C-Rockee Zodiac Fringe Clutch
Valentino Emerald Green C-Rockee Zodiac Fringe Clutch

Valentino Emerald Green C-Rockee Zodiac Fringe Clutch

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Amman, JO

Valentino emerald green C-Rockee fringe clutch, with one slide pocket on the inside, and mermaid gold detail. In excellent condition. Gold scarab at corner for the perfect finger han...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Clutch Purses

Hobe Jeweled Clutch Bag
Hobe Jeweled Clutch Bag

Hobe Jeweled Clutch Bag

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New Hope, PA

This bag is all about the jewels! A gorgeous flower basket by Hobe adorns the front of the bag. The semi precious stones are set in an intricate basket of gold vermeil. The stones...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Vintage DIOR Limited Edition Silver Beaded Silk Clutch Handbag
Vintage DIOR Limited Edition Silver Beaded Silk Clutch Handbag

Vintage DIOR Limited Edition Silver Beaded Silk Clutch Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage DIOR 'Limited Edition' clutch comes in a silver beaded silk featuring a silver tone logo emblem, inner pocket, and a snap button closure. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate...

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19th Century Antique Clutch Purses

Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Canvas Ophidia Medium Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Canvas Ophidia Medium Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Canvas Ophidia Medium Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the world of vintage luxury with this stunning Gucci Cosmetic Bag Clutch, a perfect blend of elegance and practicality. Crafted from the brand's signature beige and brown m...

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1880s Italian Antique Clutch Purses

Rare Hermes Crocodile Pan Clutch with Sterling Silver Hardware
Rare Hermes Crocodile Pan Clutch with Sterling Silver Hardware

Rare Hermes Crocodile Pan Clutch with Sterling Silver Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This unique vintage brown crocodile leather 'Pan' clutch from Hermès featuring a foldover top with Art-deco push-lock closure of sterling silver signed Hermes and is made around 193...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Clutch Purses

30s Elizabeth Arden Floral Lamé Brocade and Pearl Clutch
30s Elizabeth Arden Floral Lamé Brocade and Pearl Clutch

30s Elizabeth Arden Floral Lamé Brocade and Pearl Clutch

By Elizabeth Arden

Located in Gresham, OR

An absolutely gorgeous 1930s Elizabeth Arden evening pouch style handbag in black silk and lamé (somewhere between silver and gold--very versatile) floral brocade with faux pearl tri...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp
Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp

Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1930s clutch from Koret in gilt leather of a circular design with a decorative rhinestone embellished bow. Part of the center knot of the bow lifts to form the latch to ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Clutch Purses

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Antique Clutch Purses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of antique clutch purses. For antique clutch purses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gold and more in stock now. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of antique clutch purses over the years, but those made by Chanel, Christian Dior and Cartier are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Clutch Purses?

Prices for antique clutch purses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $199 and can go as high as $30,000, while these items, on average, fetch $607.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.