Late 1990s Calvin Klein Dark Navy Blue Genuine Lizard Mini Frame Bag
By Calvin Klein
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Calvin Klein bag from the late 1990s is crafted in dark navy blue genuine lizard skin. Designed in a structured mini frame silhouette, it features a single top handle and a silv...
Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame
By Saks Fifth Avenue, For Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame: A striking color combination of burgundy, magenta, red and gold, beaded in a lovely, dense floral pattern.
Chanel So Black Patent Leather Double Twin Split Frame Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver hardware Two large coin purse detail design Raised CC Stitched Logo Int...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag Introduced by Gabrielle Chanel to guarantee the quality and durability of leather bags, diamond quilting has become one of Chanel...
Exotic Louis Vuitton x Richard Prince 2008 Ostrich Top Handle Framed Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, from one of Vuitton's most stunning collections designed by Marc Jacobs in collaboration with artist Richard Prince...
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...
1940s Harry Rosenfeld Gold Gilt Leather Evening Bag w Extraordinary Jewel Frame
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Harry Rosenfeld Gold Gilt Leather Evening Bag w Extraordinary Jeweled Frame: A truly spectacular and rare couture handbag from one of the finest accessories designers, this re...
Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent detailed etched gilded gold tone vermeil hardware frame is accented with multi-color rhinestones highlighted with two Swans on top of the beautiful hardware frame ...
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...
Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Black Fabric Gold Frame Evening Bag
Located in Munich, DE
Appears to have been worn very little. The metal frame and the mirror show extremely slight signs of wear.
$262Sale Price|25% Off
VALENTINO black leather gold rockstud metal frame miniaudiere clasp clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black leather gold rockstud metal frame miniaudiere clasp clutch bag Reference: TGAS/A03355 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Model: Valentino Rockstud Materia...
Hermes Good News GM Bag Leather Orange Shoulder Bag Frame Stamp O 2011
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition This item bears typical signs of everyday wear: scratches on metal hardware, scuffed corners, minor stains and dark discoloration from abrasion visible on both interior and...
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
Ivory “alumesh” (enamel plated aluminum mesh) purse with “creamed corn” color Bakelite top frame, clasp and chain; interior open side pocket.
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single loop handle and pointed corners. Beautiful caramel color spring-hinged Bakelite fra...
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag Year: 2001 {Vintage 22 Years} Square embossed lambskin Interlocking CC logo clasp Off white lacquer frame M...
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Two large coin purse detail design Raised CC Stitched Logo Int...
Prada Women Paglia Vitello Daino Frame Satchel Shoulder Bag Black Woven Raffia
By Prada
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Gold Tone hardware - Woven handles Condition: The bag is in Excellent condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ) ...
A striking semi precious/precious jewelled framed velvet handbag, Italy, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A gently, elegantly curved frame is set with white spinels, citrines, emeralds and synthetic sapphires, in a frame of silver (it is marked 'Made In Italy' and '800'), with the revers...
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 ...
1960s Roberta Di Camerino Brown-Black Woven Leather Handbag w Bronze Stud Frame
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Roberta Di Camerino Brown-Black Woven Leather Handbag w Bronze Studded Frame: Modified doctor's bag style with very heavy, weighty bronze frame studded with 3-dimensional Pyra...
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style handbag with chic shine and unusual faux tortoise Lucite design. Tilt knob closure ...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag Silver hardware Black patent diamond quilted leather CC structured design box tote features a shoulder str...
2000s Giorgio Armani Faux Stingray Black Shagreen Wood Frame Mini Evening Bag
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning Giorgio Armani top-handle mini bag from the 1990s is crafted from faux black stingray skin, featuring distinctive off-white detailing at the center on both sides. The b...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Grey Crochet Knit Silver Frame Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This grey small evening bag from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection showcases intricate crochet detailing. It is styled similarly to other crochet pieces featured in...
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the 1990s, Gianni Versace designed this unique top-handle bag for his namesake brand. This small black leather bag features a gold-tone Medusa emblem on the front and is complete ...
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...
Sterling Silver Mesh Purse with Hand Engraved Frame, circa 1900s
Located in Princeton, NJ
Sterling silver mesh purse with hand engraved frame. Circa 1900's
Sterling Silver
Vintage Morris Moskowitz 1950s Black Ribbed Faille Evening Clutch Bag
By Morris Moskowitz, Morris Moscowitz
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
One side of the exterior fabric shows an area of discoloration (see final image). The gilt metal frame and coin purse frame display patina and finish wear consistent with age.
$1,524Sale Price|20% Off
Silver, Evening Purse with a Change Purse, circa 1920
Located in Opole, PL
Dimensions of the change purse: the frame width 5.4 cm, the change purse height: 5 cm.
Silver
Vintage Judith Leiber 1982 Art Deco Alligator & Ostrich Shoulder Bag, Documented
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Accompanied by its coordinated original accessories, including a compact mirror, tasseled comb, and small framed coin purse. This exact design is documented in The Leiber Collection...
"The Forgotten Purse" Harper's Young People Cover
By James Carter Beard
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature: Signed Lower Right Dimensions: Diameter 10.00" Harper's Young People magazine cover, published November 30, 1886. The image features two chil...
Paper, Watercolor
"Woman Carrying Purse, " Watercolor & Graphite on Paper by Hannah de Rothschild
By Hannah de Rothschild
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Woman Carrying Purse" is an original watercolor and graphite drawing by Hannah de Rothschild.
Watercolor, Graphite
Paco Rabanne Silver Metal Mesh Chainmaille Purse Necklace
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Silver-toned metal chain maille cross body / shoulder bag or necklace with magnetic frame clasp signed Paco Rabanne. Purse measures 6.25" by 3.5" and has a 21.5" single metal chain s...
Base Metal
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Guaynabo, PR
It also includes a gold color comb, metal framed mirror and change purse. There are also two cards, one is the certificate of authenticity signed by Judith Leiber and the other card ...
Crystal, Metal
Edwardian French 800 Silver Mesh Coin Purse with Floral Engraving
Located in Towson, MD
Twin acorn shaped finials cap the clasp, a decorative flourish typical of the period's attention to sculptural hardware. Inside, the purse opens to two separate compartments divided ...
Silver
Vintage Tapestry Evening Bag with Coin Purse - Germany - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
. - Princess Style - Vintage floral tapestry evening bag or purse - small size - fine detail to the 'Gobelin' style machine made tapestry purse - gilt metal frame and kiss lock closu...
Metal
Pair of 19th Century French Belle Époque Ladies Purses with Brass Chain Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
The intricate needlework showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of late 19th-century French decorative arts. Each purse is framed in gilt metal with ornate detailing.
Brass
New Attitude - Mixed Media - Floats in white Frame
By Nelson De La Nuez
Located in New York, NY
Homage to martinis and designer purses. Framed mixed media sketch. Floats in white frame.
Mixed Media
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.