Delill Square Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle
Delill Square Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle
Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised
Josef of Belgium Hexagon Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
By Bags by Josef
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle
Giorgio Armani Pale Blue Glass Beaded Shoulder Bag — c. 1990s
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
glass tube beads, meticulously linked to create a delicate, translucent lattice over a soft champagne
An Embroidered Glass Beaded Purse - Art Deco - French Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France An astonishing Art Deco purse embroidered with polychrome glass beads, said to be
$800Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely covered in yellow gold glass beads Top handle NWT's Pristine
$638
H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 0.6 in
Antique Beaded Handbag with Silvered Clasp and Swan Detail, circa 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite antique beaded handbag dates back to the Historicism period around 1880 and is a
Glass
1920's Czechoslovakian Black/Turquoise Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunningly dramatic 1920's vintage, Czechoslovakian black and turquoise glass beaded draw
1940's Charcoal Gray Glass Beaded Handbag-Silver-Toned Frame
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an unusual charcoal gray glass beaded, octogonal-shaped, bag with a heavy braided handle, a
1940's Midnight Blue Glass Beaded Handbag with Double Handles
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a wonderfully designed 1940's vintage, midnight blue carnival glass beaded hand bag with a
1940's Green Carnival Glass Beaded Box Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning 1940's vintage green carnival glass beaded box bag, lined in satin with various
1940's Black Glass Beaded, Hat Box Shaped, Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a simple and dramatic, 1940's vintage, black glass beaded, hat box shaped evening bag with
1920's Cobalt Blue&White Glass Beaded Reticule-Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a strikingly lovely 1920's vintage, cobalt blue and white glass beaded reticule or
Unavailable
H 2 in W 8 in L 7 in
20th Century Leather & Glass Bead Sculptural Clutch Handbag By, Jil Sander
By Jil Sander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century New Italian Jil Sander black leather and suede soft sculpted and raised hand beaded
Chanel Metal Glass Beads Black Satin Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
for the handle, black satin, and leather lattice thread with metal beads and glass beads. Truly a
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
executed with jet black art glass beads, and and a crewel embroidered central floral motif. The rope style
20th Century Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in L 17.33 in
Gianni Versace Mini Shoulder Bag with Camellia Flower Glass Beads Details 2000s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Versace mini shoulder b ag with camelia flower and glass beads detail from y2k 2000s. Designed by
1950'S Gold Art Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong
By Stephen Chu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gold & Gold Glass Bead "Hong Kong" Evening Bag By Stephen Chu. Exquisitely hand crafted and
Black Antelope Suede with Deep Red Glass Bead Encrusted Brass Frame Bag, 1930s
Located in London, GB
red glass beads which, typical of the period, have all been invisibly hand threaded onto the frame
Silk Brocade and Green Jade Colour Glass Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag, 1930s
Located in London, GB
double green jade colored glass beads front and back. The workmanship! Extra short chain reflect the
1940s Art Deco Jet Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco jet glass beaded handbag The oval shaped carnival beaded is adorned with an amber
1940s Art Deco Cobalt Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco cobalt carnival glass beaded handbag The sleek retro handbag is encrusted with
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle: Brass hardware at
Vintage 1920's Flapper Opulent Blue Glass Beaded Purse Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
1920s handbag, made of blue iridescent glass beads and metal links. The top is dominated by a beautiful
Vintage 1940s Steel Cut Carnival Glass Hand-Beaded Metallic Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous iridescent blue steel cut glass beaded bag done completely by hand! Encrusted in thousands
Vintage 1940s Steel Cut Carnival Glass Hand-Beaded Metallic Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous iridescent olive green steel cut glass beaded bag done completely by hand! Encrusted in
Chloé Half Moon Bracelet Bag Glass Beaded
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
The Chloe Half Moon Bracelet Bag combines fashion and function with its unique glass beaded design
Small glass round beads on pale pink satin base clutch Chanel ( Numbered)
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Small glass round beads on pale pink satin base ( Numbered)
Exquisite Glass Hand Beaded Flower Evening Bag ca 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite glass hand beaded flower evening bag ca 1920s The opulent glass beaded evening purse is
CHANEL bag BOY BRICK beaded black plexi glass RUNWAY Limited Edition NWT
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Limited Edition RUNWAY sold out Boy Brick Lego bag in black Plexi glass with beaded body! Beads
Sold
H 16.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
Dominique Aurientis Leather & Gold Tone Charm Drawstring Handbag, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
with gold plated charms and glass beads. This fabulous handbag is a testament to 1980's maximalist
Sold
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Seed Beaded Evening Handbag for Wrist w/ Silver Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, showcasing the era’s emphasis on refined, geometric-inspired details and a cobalt blue glass seed-beaded
Metal
1940s Art Deco Black Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag The elegant retro handbag is encrusted
1920s beaded drawstring handbag in white & pink glass beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1920s a hand beaded drawstring bag in pink & white glass beads...The pouch style bag has
Glass Beaded Wicker Horse Theme Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Glass beaded wicker horse theme handbag c 1960 The stylish retro handbag is designed with a
Elsie Tu Elaborately Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white glass beaded handbage with a gold metal filagree clasp closure and top chain
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
Beaded Handbag Germany circa 1920 Classical Garden Scene
Located in Pymble, NSW
glass beads missing out of a total of thousands. The decorated handle has wear to the plating on the
Glass
Chartreuse Bugle-Beaded Shoulder Bag w/ Exquisite Glass Beaded Fringe
Located in Gresham, OR
Chartreuse Bugle-Beaded Shoulder Bag w/ Exquisite Glass Beaded Fringe: The shoulder strap is wire
Bright confetti glass beaded evening bag 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bright confetti glass beaded evening bag 1950s...Cream silk satin is heavily embroidered with
Exquisite Glass Beaded Floral Evening Bag ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite glass beaded floral evening bag ca 1960 The elegant purse is embellished with intricate
Whimsical Glass Beaded Strawberry Evening Bag circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical glass beaded strawberry evening bag c 1970s The unique glass beaded purse is designed
Exquiste Black Glass Beaded Embroidered Evening Bag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
encrusted with glass micro beads on all sides. The front of the handbag is designed with intricate hand
1940s Art Deco Ebony Iridescent Glass Beaded Evening Purse
Located in University City, MO
1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse The elegant oval-shaped
Opulent French Ebony Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent French ebony glass beaded evening bag c 1960s The elegant hand beaded purse is encrusted
Gucci Exquiste Scarlet Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1970
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Exquisite scarlet glass hand beaded evening bag c 1970s The very rare Gucci evening bag is
JUDITH LEIBER Black Snakeskin Evening Bag with Glass Beaded Handle
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
JUDITH LEIBER Black snakeskin evening bag with glass beaded handle The posh designer handbag is
Charming Glass Hand Beaded Embroidered Panda Evening Purse c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
handbag is substantial in weight with the glass beaded embellishments
Art Deco Midnight Blue Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco Midnight blue glass beaded evening bag c 1940s The mid century evening bag is encrusted
Fendi Glass Vitello King Beaded Mini Pico Baguette Charm
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crafted of orange beads with gold polished hardware. It features the smallest Fendi branding in the front
Antique Victorian Micro Glass Beaded Flower Extra Large Drawstring Bag
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite antique Victorian beaded flower extra large drawstring bag. Pink satin lining Excellent
Walborg C.1960 White Sequin & Seed Bead Evening Wallet & Glasses Case
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
beading for her designs. This matching set consists of an evening wallet and glasses case fully
BAGS BY JOSEF c.1940's Floral Point De Beauvais Glass Beaded Frame Top Clutch
By Bags by Josef
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: BAGS BY JOSEF c.1940's Floral Point De Beauvais Glass Beaded Frame Top Clutch Circa
Sold
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 0.4 in
Elaborate Beaded Handbag with Cloisonné-Style Clasp, Historicism circa 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
This round antique beaded handbag from the Historicist period, dating to around 1880, is a true
Glass
Reserved Sale Pending for Janet Mary Frances Golf Bag
Located in University City, MO
beaded golf theme handbag designed by Mary Frances The unique handbag is designed with a golf bag on the
1920s Blood Orange Glass Bead Fringe Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Blood Orange Glass Bead Fringe Purse. Intricate filigree clasp and frame, chain link handle
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
executed with jet black art glass beads, and and a crewel embroidered central floral motif. The rope style
Navy Blue Beaded Bag with Art Glass Frame
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Charming beaded evening bag with art glass frame made in France and retailed by Saks Fifths Avenue
Vintage Beaded Evening Bag with Art Glass Frame
Located in New York, NY
Copper colored beaded evening bag by Morabito of the Place Vendome in Paris, from the 1930"s - 40's
Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif
1940's French Black Jet Glass Beaded Box Style Evening Bag
Located in Antwerp, BE
jet glass seed beads. A very special statement piece to add that certain je ne sais quoi to your
Lame, Glass Bead, and Silk Mary McFadden Bag
By Mary McFadden
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Embroidered and very detailed silk velvet Mary McFadden pouch in original box. Features metallic/lame embroidered sections.
1950'S Art Glass Bead & Lucite Floral Hang Bag.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Glass Bead Handbag with chrome and black celluloid frame detail. This floral motif beaded
Christian Dior Y2K Brown & Cream Pony Hair Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Christian Dior Y2K Brown & Cream Pony Hair Shoulder Bag, a stunning accessory that embodies the essence of early 2000s fashion while remaining effortlessly chic. Circ...
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Chanel Silk Gold Rhinestone Camelia Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Chanel gold satin silk evening bag with gold camellia detail is the perfect accessory for anyone's closet. Featuring a crystal encrusted Camellia, handle drop and small...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
1997 THIERRY MUGLER black fringed back RUNWAY dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Thierry Mugler black cocktail dress from 1997. Draped and gathered to create a wrap effect around the body, the dress emphasizes natural lines while maintaining Mugler’s signature sc...
Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early 1900s. This beautiful gown was never worn, it still has the pencil order number written...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
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.
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.