Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...
Sophisticated Art Deco Deep Red Beaded Flapper Evening Bag with Tassel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous Art Deco era evening bag is made from crocheted red silk thread embroidered entirely with faceted red glass beads. Beaded loops are embroidered in rows along the bag f...
1920s Art Deco Black & Red Bead Flapper Handbag
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and chic design 1920s Art Deco handbag in black and red beadwork. The body of the bag is firm with a flat round bottom to maintain its shape when set on a surface. The ent...
1920s Folk art americana Beaded Flapper bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
Totally beaded 1920s handbag Folk art motif *beaded fringe *Floral motif on frame *silk lined intact - Measures 11 inches x 8.25 inches. This is out of our massive collection of Hop...
Exquiste Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green Large clasp Fringe still in tact at the bottom Comes with its original chan...
Antique Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s Purse
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Fabulous colorway on this, purple, green and red, just stunning!! Cabochons stones on the frame in Red and blue. Ornat...
Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green. Has a large ornate clasp. It comes with its original purse and mirror. Measurin...
Floral Beaded Flapper Silk Hand Bag Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Blue Cabochons on the clip closure. Lining in nice shape, this bag is just about 100 years old and looks amazing! Measures 8 in. wide x 12 ...
Graphic Art Deco 1920's Flapper Beaded Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, deep rich jewel tones are combined with chocolate brown, cream and black beads in a stunning Art Deco design. The bag has an etched metal frame with a...
1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form that are as beautiful to look at as they are to carry. This rather large example d...
Vintage 1920's Beaded Evening Bag 1920's Flapper Purse Blue and Red Beaded Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in a sparkling cobalt blue glass beaded background which contours a vibrant red flower...
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Shimmering Antique Art Deco 1920s Marcasite Beaded Paisley Flapper Evening Bag
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully textured, antique estate paisley fabric purse from the 1920's is richly embellished with thousands of tiny, hand-sewn, semi-precious marcasite stones which enhance and el...
Striking Vintage 1920s Art Deco Purse Blue & Silver Beaded Tassel Flapper Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1920s blue beaded flapper purse. Features intricate silver frame, with beads at ends of both clasps. Beautiful floral silk lining. Perfect size for an iPhone, card...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.