$971Sale 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. - Intricated filigre...
$891Sale 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...
$891Sale 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...
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...
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...
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
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dynasty) - Crafted in pure silk - In the shape of a double gourd vase. - Intricated filigree em...
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.
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...
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 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
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
$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...
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...
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...
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...
Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...
$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...
Beaded Flapper Bag Antique German, early 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Beaded Evening Bag with Floral Motif, Circa 1920s or Earlier A charming antique beaded bag, dating to the 1920s or earlier, showcasing delicate craftsmanship and timeless el...
Metal
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...
$364Sale 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 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...
$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...
circa 1930s-1940s Oceanic Motif Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-40s seaweed oceanic motif beaded evening bag. A woven strap with frayed ends is loose in the bag. Some minor bead losses. Bag excluding handle: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2". Whitehall...
Beads
1950s Bag with Embroidery and Silk
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s bag with embroidery and silk.
Fabric, Silk
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 ...
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 )
$532
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 ...
$992
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
$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...
$889
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...
$275Sale Price|21% Off
H 6.5 in D 3.25 in L 7 in
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Carved Wood Artisan Lion Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Wood's Beverly Hills carved wood artisan lion head shoulder bag The hand-carved wood lion head shoulder bag is constructed from fallen trees in the Philippines That can take ...
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...
Sold|$586
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...
Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Trimmed Dressing Robe
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Pale Shell Pink Deco Silk Crepe Lace Trimmed Robe from the 1920's. Kimono cut with no closures, wide sleeves all edged with 2 layers of Deco cotton lace over peach with pu...
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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