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...
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...
Chanel embroidered leather bag 2000
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black lamb leather bag with an organza lay embroidered with sequins and tweed. Black lamb leather lining. Piece with an authenticity card and a serial numbe...
Andrew Gn Beaded Embroidered Chain Bag
By Andrew Gn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Andrew Gn handbag features a pink snake leather base adorned with intricate floral embroidery, brought to life through beads, sequins, and metallic accents in gold and...
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Zini Women's Contemporary River Pearls Embroidered Pochette Bag
By Carlo Zini
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
This is a world unique piece made by the legendary Carlo Zini Completely made in hte best italian artianal way River pearls embroidered one by one Can be worn crossbody Cm 12 x 15 (4...
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...
$210Sale Price|25% Off
TOGA ARCHIVES Pulla black western embroidered hardware belt bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES Pulla black western embroidered hardware belt bag Reference: ECLO/A00056 Brand: Toga Archives Collection: Pulla Material: Leather, Metal Color: Black, Silver Pattern: S...
Unworn PRADA Exotic Lizard & Crocodile Hand-Embroidered Clutch Bag Y2K
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Wonderful Exotic Prada Bag Unusual piece, hard to find Silver-tone hardware Exotic lizard and crocodile leather Wonderful hand-embroidered flap Push-lock engraved with "PRADA" Detach...
PRADA Exotic Heavenly Embroidered Nylon & Crocodile Clutch Bag - Full Set Y2K
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Wonderful exotic Prada Bag Unusual piece, hard to find Silver-tone hardware Durable nylon fabric with landscape print discreetly marked "PRADA" Exotic crocodile leather and suede tri...
rare CHANEL 2016 Runway Perfume Bottle Embroidered Denim Jumbo Single Flap bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2016 Runway Perfume Bottle Embroidered Denim Jumbo Single Flap blue silver chain bag Reference: VNWG/A00002 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Jumbo Perfume Bo...
LOEWE 2019 William de Morgan Hammock Mini tan floral needlepoint embroidered bag
By Loewe, J W Anderson
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOEWE 2019 William de Morgan Hammock Mini tan floral needlepoint embroidered bag Reference: NILI/A00111 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Model: Hammock Mini Collection: Spring Sum...
1930s Art Deco French Embroidered Multi-Color Sequin Minaudiere w Brass Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco French Embroidered Multi-Color Sequin Minaudiere w Brass "String of Pearls" Decorative Motif: Silk satin lined in cream. A striking art deco swirl motif in exquisite ...
A hand embroidered handbag, depicting a rustic scene, Morabito, Paris, 1950s
By Morabito
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully hand stitched and sewn handbag with a charming antique rustic scene with two figures by master craftsmen and luxury good manufacturer Morabito. executed in silk, in fin...
Judith Leiber Silvertone Embroidered Lame Frame Purse with Silvertone Hardware
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Judith Leiber purse is composed of a metallic silver-tone taupe lame. Features a silver-tone frame with rhinestone accents and an interior pocket. In excellent almost new pre-o...
UNWORN Fendi Y2K Exotic Black FF Logo Zucchino Abalone Embroidered Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Utmost luxury in the discreet, classy Fendi way! This Baguette in a rare find - exotic lizard skin combined with an abalone clasp decorated with tiny little beads. FENDI Baguette vi...
F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Embroidered Velvet Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a quilted velvet rhinestoned and embroidered mini bag designed by Donatella for Gianni Versace. The handles are made of black silk satin that beautifully complements the g...
$1,001Sale 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...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
$916Sale 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...
$916Sale 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...
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H 4 in D 1.5 in L 8 in
Christian Dior Limited Edition Numbered Embroidered Wristlet Evening Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a Christian Dior Limited Edition multi color embroidered wristlet with gold hardware. Numbered 0429 with authenticity card and dust cover. Color: black w/light green, pink,...
Gold Embroidered Purse with Multicolor Rhinestones, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s era evening bag heavily embellished in gold bullion and gold lame embroidery and festooned with multi-color rhinestones. Couched embroidery with lame piping.Push button clasp o...
Valentino Embroidered silk Bag with Jeweled Rose Clasp
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Valentino Garavani is the most celebrated of all Italian couturiers. The Valentino woman is glamorous, beautiful, elegant and feminine. She appreciates the embellishments of couture ...
1920s French haute couture superb blue silk embroidered handbag
Located in Newark, DE
Haute couture, Paris 1920 Gorgeous Hand embroidered evening handbag, blue and ivory silk. DELIVERY INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is executed with jet black art glass beads, and and a crewel embroidered central floral ...
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H 3.94 in W 1.58 in L 7.88 in
Couture Marchesa Lily Embroidered and Embellished White Fringed Beaded Clutch
By Marchesa
Located in VERGT, FR
Magnificent Piece by Couture Marchesa Embroidered and embellished with stones Removable chain shoulder strap with Fringe Interior lining with a slip pocket Frame opening with push-l...
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...
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H 5.91 in W 1.58 in L 5.52 in
RARE 1990 Limited Edition Fendi Fold Over Chain Embroidered Beaded Handbag
By Fendi
Located in VERGT, FR
SO CUTE ! FENDI MA-GNI-FIC and COLLECTOR Mini Bag Adorned with sequins and sewn tiny flowers ! Natural leather / Métal shoulder strap PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BEADS ARE INTACT this ba...
Gucci embroidered Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Athens, GA
Gucci Hand-stitched embroidered evening bag in black satin. Tom Ford designed for Gucci. Never worn in mint condition. Guaranteed authentic.
Ruby and Pink Silk Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and intricate hand embroidered evening bag from India. The use of gold and silver thread and precious jewels in embroidery is known as Zardozi and was once used to embell...
Ruby & Lemon Quartz Silk Jewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and intricate hand embroidered evening bag from India. The use of gold and silver thread and precious jewels in embroidery is known as Zardozi and was once used to embell...
Ruby & Lemon Quartz Silk Jewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and intricate hand embroidered evening bag from India. The use of gold and silver thread and precious jewels in embroidery is known as Zardozi and was once used to embell...
Star Ruby and Bead Silk Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and intricate hand embroidered evening bag from India. The use of gold and silver thread and precious jewels in embroidery is known as Zardozi and was once used to embell...
1940s Floral embroidered black silk beaded frame evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Romantic rose floral embroidered black silk evening bag…From the 1940s it is in excellent condition…The frame is matte gold metal covered with silver & pale pink seed beads…The bag c...
1940s Rosenfeld Silk Satin Embroidered and Beaded Evening Bag
By Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s Harry Rosenfeld black satin top clasp handbag: round in shape with a wide wrist strap. Front and back are beaded and embroidered with coral and turquoise florals.
50s Petite-Pointe Embroidered Evening Bag w/ Jeweled Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s "petite-pointe" embroidered handbag with Neo-Classical bathing scene and floral border. Antique gold-tone frame is embellished with fuchsia and purple rhinestones ...
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...
Vintage 1950's Gold Micro Beaded Floral Handbag Crewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded evening bag, rendered in the smallest gold glass beads, accented by small crewel work embroidery stitches of blooming flowe...
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H 6.2 in W 1 in L 9.5 in
Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in black faille silk and embellished with trailing floral embroidery in shades of green, pink, blue, lilac, yellow and apricot with pearlescent beads and gold toned metal be...
Valentino Embroidered Bag
By Valentino
Located in New Hope, PA
Beautiful floral embroidery decorates the front of this pristine black satin evening bag from Valentino. The bag has a flawless metal frame and an adjustable chain strap. It is fully...
Embroidered Mame Huku handbag
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
A beautiful bag by Mame Huku. The bag has a wrist strap with wonderful embellishment, and a a long strap and so cann be worn across the body. The front of the bag is embroidered in ...
Embroidered bag by Mame Huku
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
A stunning bag by Mame Huku. The bag has an embroidered front in a gold, red, black and ivory design. The back is blak leather. The wrist strap is deocrated with a bug made out of Cz...
1930s Comolli Italy Embroidered Pochette
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and super chic Comolli Italy pochette 1930s Pochette Vintage 1930s period Velvet Black color Floral embroideries Silk internal Small internal pocket Cm 20 x 15 (7,87 x 5,9 inche...
New Ysl Black Embroidered Bucket Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL new in unused condition black velvet bucket bag. Embroidered exterior and black leather lining interior. Silk tassels with antique gold chains and logo. Shoulder drop 21". Comes...
Vintage Tiny Minaudiere Embroidered Pearl Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknown - Minaudiere entirely embroidered with pearls. Golden metal fastener with green and red rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 17...
Embroidered Pouch Bag by Mame Huku
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
A stunning bag by Mame Huku. The embroidered front is a wonderful design in gold , silver, red and black. The back of the bag is covered in black velvet. The wrist loop is decorated ...
Chanel Camellia Embroidered Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incredibly rare and beloved model from Chanel, this beige small flap features the iconic Camellia floral motif delicately embroidered across a canvas body. The gold-tone CC turn-l...
Chanel Embroidered Bag 'Trompe l'oeil', 1998
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) 'Trompe l'oeil' bag entirely embroidered with silvery sequins and coordinated pearls. Piece with a serial number and an authenticity certificate. A 1997/199...
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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