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Genuine Ostrich Handbag

Genuine Ostrich Skin Striped Handbag in Burgundy Orange & Yellow w Top Handle
Genuine Ostrich Skin Striped Handbag in Burgundy Orange & Yellow w Top Handle

Genuine Ostrich Skin Striped Handbag in Burgundy Orange & Yellow w Top Handle

Located in Gresham, OR

Genuine Ostrich Skin Color-Blocked Handbag in Burgundy, Orange and Yellow w Top Handle: Mod-inspired styling made in South Africa.

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Top Handle Bags

2000s Yves Saint Laurent Genuine Ostrich Skin XL Grey Muse Tote Bag
2000s Yves Saint Laurent Genuine Ostrich Skin XL Grey Muse Tote Bag

2000s Yves Saint Laurent Genuine Ostrich Skin XL Grey Muse Tote Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the late 2000s, this gorgeous, grey Yves Saint Laurent 'Muse' bag is constructed entirely of genuine ostrich leather. Designed by Stefano Pilati, this oversized bag features a d...

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Skin Convertible Chain Clutch Bag
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Skin Convertible Chain Clutch Bag

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Skin Convertible Chain Clutch Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tom Ford designed this chic light tan ostrich leather top handle bag for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2000 collection. A black leather version of this bag debuted on the season's runway as pa...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Braided Leather Wood Shoulder Bag
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Braided Leather Wood Shoulder Bag

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Braided Leather Wood Shoulder Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a wood frame genuine ostrich leather bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. This piece was designed for the Fall/Winter 2002 collection and features the same braided leather and distr...

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Oversized Genuine Ostrich Skin Tan Wood XL Tote Bag
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Oversized Genuine Ostrich Skin Tan Wood XL Tote Bag

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Oversized Genuine Ostrich Skin Tan Wood XL Tote Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This oversized tote bag from Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2002 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is crafted from tan ostrich skin. It features a single wooden top handle and structured silhou...

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

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Donna Lona Ostrich Clutch Shoulder Bag
Donna Lona Ostrich Clutch Shoulder Bag

Donna Lona Ostrich Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Donna Lona

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Classic, gorgeous Donna Lona genuine ostrich handbag. Can be worn as a clutch, or slip on the detachable shoulder strap.

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Early 2000s Clutches

Vintage Rare Black Koret Genuine Full Quill Ostrich Handbag
Vintage Rare Black Koret Genuine Full Quill Ostrich Handbag

Vintage Rare Black Koret Genuine Full Quill Ostrich Handbag

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Koret genuine full quill ostrich black leather handbag has gold tone hardware and it opens with an easy twist.

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Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1940s Full Quill Genuine Ostrich Low Key Olive Color Handbag
Vintage 1940s Full Quill Genuine Ostrich Low Key Olive Color Handbag

Vintage 1940s Full Quill Genuine Ostrich Low Key Olive Color Handbag

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful full quill genuine ostrich leather handbag has a low-key olive color with gold tone hardware.

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Mid-20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermes Beige Genuine Ostrich Front Flap Shoulder Bag
Vintage Hermes Beige Genuine Ostrich Front Flap Shoulder Bag

Vintage Hermes Beige Genuine Ostrich Front Flap Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Color: Beige, Made In: France Fabric Content: Genuine Ostrich; Lining: Leather Item Specifics & Details: Vintage beige genuine ostrich shoulder bag from Hermes. Single strap for...

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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage BALLY genuine dark milky blue ostrich leather drum mini shoulder bag.
Vintage BALLY genuine dark milky blue ostrich leather drum mini shoulder bag.

Vintage BALLY genuine dark milky blue ostrich leather drum mini shoulder bag.

By Bally

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980s. Vintage BALLY genuine dark milky blue ostrich leather mini shoulder bag in drum shape. Made in W. Germany. 1980s. Vintage BALLY International genuine dark milky blue ostric...

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1980s German Shoulder Bags

Vintage BALLY genuine blue ostrich leather shoulder bag with gathered knot, 1bow
Vintage BALLY genuine blue ostrich leather shoulder bag with gathered knot, 1bow

Vintage BALLY genuine blue ostrich leather shoulder bag with gathered knot, 1bow

By Bally

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980s. Vintage BALLY genuine blue ostrich leather shoulder bag with gathered knot, bow design and black motif. Made in W. Germany. This is a vintage Bally genuine ostrich leather...

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1980s German Shoulder Bags

Vintage GUCCI nude brown genuine ostrich leather camera bag style shoulder bag.
Vintage GUCCI nude brown genuine ostrich leather camera bag style shoulder bag.

Vintage GUCCI nude brown genuine ostrich leather camera bag style shoulder bag.

By Gucci

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980s. Vintage GUCCI nude brown genuine ostrich leather camera bag style shoulder bag with logo embossed motif. Rare masterpiece.Perfect unisex and daily use bag. This is a vintage ...

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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Vintage BALLY genuine black ostrich leather hobo bucket shoulder bag.
Vintage BALLY genuine black ostrich leather hobo bucket shoulder bag.

Vintage BALLY genuine black ostrich leather hobo bucket shoulder bag.

By Bally

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980's vintage BALLY genuine black ostrich leather hobo bucket shoulder bag with golden B logo and drawstrings. This is a vintage Bally genuine ostrich leather shoulder bag made o...

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1980s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Vintage BALLY genuine milky pink ostrich leather shoulder bag with B logo motif
Vintage BALLY genuine milky pink ostrich leather shoulder bag with B logo motif

Vintage BALLY genuine milky pink ostrich leather shoulder bag with B logo motif

By Bally

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980s. Vintage BALLY genuine milky pink ostrich leather shoulder bag with B logo motif and gathered design at front. Rare masterpiece. This is a vintage Bally genuine ostrich leat...

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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

1960s Koret Genuine Persimmon Ostrich Shoulder Bag w/ Jeweled Faux Bamboo
1960s Koret Genuine Persimmon Ostrich Shoulder Bag w/ Jeweled Faux Bamboo

1960s Koret Genuine Persimmon Ostrich Shoulder Bag w/ Jeweled Faux Bamboo

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1960s Koret shoulder bag: Persimmon color genuine ostrich skin, shoulder length (not cross body) gold tone chain and wonderful gold-tone and jeweled faux bamboo clasp acr...

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1960s American Structured Shoulder Bags

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Leather Wood Top Handle Tan Bag
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Leather Wood Top Handle Tan Bag

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Leather Wood Top Handle Tan Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tom Ford designed this stunning tan ombré ostrich skin Gucci tote for the Fall/Winter 2002 collection. Crafted from tan-hued ostrich skin, the bag features a blackened wood handle, w...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Bienen-Davis Genuine Ostrich Handbag with Mirror, 1960s
Bienen-Davis Genuine Ostrich Handbag with Mirror, 1960s

Bienen-Davis Genuine Ostrich Handbag with Mirror, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Like the bird itself, ostrich skin is tough and lends itself well to crisply-structured handbags. This one--with its ultra-bright white color, geometric shape and rigid top handle--c...

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Céline "Bittersweet” Genuine Ostrich Leather Shoulder Bag Limited Edition 2007
Céline "Bittersweet” Genuine Ostrich Leather Shoulder Bag Limited Edition 2007

Céline "Bittersweet” Genuine Ostrich Leather Shoulder Bag Limited Edition 2007

By Celine

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Made to debut at the Avenue Montaigne Céline flagship store in Paris, the bag is constructed from the dreamy texture of genuine ostrich leather, which has been dyed a supple and mode...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

1950s LOEWE Ostrich Handbag
1950s LOEWE Ostrich Handbag

1950s LOEWE Ostrich Handbag

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H 16 in W 11.75 in D 4 in

1950s LOEWE Ostrich Handbag

By Loewe

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine Loewe genuine ostrich handbag. Rare large item features pristine interior.

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1950s Spanish Handbags and Purses

Max Tamara Genuine Green Ostrich "Kelly" Stlyle Handbag
Max Tamara Genuine Green Ostrich "Kelly" Stlyle Handbag

Max Tamara Genuine Green Ostrich "Kelly" Stlyle Handbag

Located in Carlsbad, CA

Genuine green ostrich bag by Max Tamara in the "Kelly" style. Features one main pocket, with 2 interior side pouches and 1 zippered section. Strap Included with yellow gold hardware ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage Koret Genuine Ostrich Brown Full Quill Handbag
Vintage Koret Genuine Ostrich Brown Full Quill Handbag

Vintage Koret Genuine Ostrich Brown Full Quill Handbag

By Koret

Located in New York, NY

This bag is true vintage and is made of genuine full quill ostrich. It is light brown and has a gold tone hardware. The clasp is an easy twist one. The inside is made in a beautiful ...

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Late 20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermes Luxurious Genuine Ostrich Clutch
Hermes Luxurious Genuine Ostrich Clutch

Hermes Luxurious Genuine Ostrich Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Cloverdale, CA

This Hermes Clutch is re listed as original buyer never sent promised payment.


This lovely clutch is made of high quality ostrich skin in a timeless shade of g...

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1970s French Clutches

Fendi Vintage Genuine Ostrich Large spactacular clutch bag purse
Fendi Vintage Genuine Ostrich Large spactacular clutch bag purse

Fendi Vintage Genuine Ostrich Large spactacular clutch bag purse

By Fendi

Located in New York, NY

Rich cognac color genuine ostrich Fendi Clutch bag. Pristine condition. Like new! Hard round top frame with Fendi engraved logo on the side, Flip top snap closure. Ivory leather ...

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1990s Italian Clutches

Vintage Borbonese by Red wall, genuine brown ostrich leather bag. Unisex
Vintage Borbonese by Red wall, genuine brown ostrich leather bag. Unisex

Vintage Borbonese by Red wall, genuine brown ostrich leather bag. Unisex

By Borbonese

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Vintage Borbonese by Red wall, genuine brown ostrich leather classic style tote bag with golden logo charm. Unisex use. Masterpiece This is a vintage Borbonese genuine brown ostri...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage GUCCI genuine blue ostrich leather shoulder bag. Mini purse for unisex.
Vintage GUCCI genuine blue ostrich leather shoulder bag. Mini purse for unisex.

Vintage GUCCI genuine blue ostrich leather shoulder bag. Mini purse for unisex.

By Gucci

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Vintage GUCCI genuine blue ostrich leather camera bag style shoulder purse with logo embossed motif and golden charm. Rare masterpiece. This is a vintage Gucci genuine ostrich lea...

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Genuine Ostrich Elegant SISO  Kelly Bag Cognac color
Genuine Ostrich Elegant SISO  Kelly Bag Cognac color

Genuine Ostrich Elegant SISO Kelly Bag Cognac color

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Genuine Ostrich This is a Beautiful, Elegant Kelly Bag By Renowned Italian Leather Company SISO - done in the most beautiful Ivory Genuine Ostrich Skin in Good Condition. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Top Handle Bags

MINT. 80's vintage BALLY, genuine black ostrich leather document case, portfolio
MINT. 80's vintage BALLY, genuine black ostrich leather document case, portfolio

MINT. 80's vintage BALLY, genuine black ostrich leather document case, portfolio

By Bally

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

MINT. 80's vintage BALLY, genuine black ostrich leather document case, portfolio purse, large bag. 13",33cm width. Classic unisex daily use. This is a vintage BALLY genuine o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Briefcases and Attachés

Vintage GUCCI tanned brown genuine ostrich leather wallet with gold tone GG logo
Vintage GUCCI tanned brown genuine ostrich leather wallet with gold tone GG logo

Vintage GUCCI tanned brown genuine ostrich leather wallet with gold tone GG logo

By Gucci

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Vintage GUCCI tanned brown genuine ostrich leather wallet with gold tone GG logo motif. Masterpiece and rare vintage for unisex use. This is a vintage Gucci genuine ostrich leathe...

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1990s Italian Wallets

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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By Donna Karan

Located in Alford, MA

Donna Karan crochet lace dress crafted of metallic gold yarn that skims the body and features a deep V neckline front and back, flutter cap sleeves slit down the center, and handkerc...

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By Lanvin Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware

1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware: A classic lady-like handbag in a wide-scale patterned crocodile skin with gold hardware and a long hinged croc-co...

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Missoni

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI business clutch bag is crafted of pigskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap combination lock closure opens to a beige pigskin leather inte...

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Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Quilted Leather Top Handle Tote Bag

Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Quilted Leather Top Handle Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light mint green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink c...

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Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch

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By Gucci

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Located in London, GB

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By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Precious leathers appear throughout the Gucci Exotics collection, their delicate textures add a unique note to the classic silhouette. Inside: 6 card slots and 1 bill compartments, ...

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Genuine Ostrich Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary genuine ostrich handbag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Black, Orange and more. You’re likely to find the perfect genuine ostrich handbag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bally, Gucci and Hermès each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a genuine ostrich handbag for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Genuine Ostrich Handbag?

Prices for a genuine ostrich handbag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $382 and can go as high as $2,500, while, on average they fetch $775.

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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.