Glass Beaded Handbag
1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Belgian Top Handle Bags
1940s Top Handle Bags
1940s Belgian Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Glass
Glass
1940s Top Handle Bags
1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1970s Belgian Handbags and Purses
1950s French Clutches
Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Silver
1940s American Clutches
1940s Top Handle Bags
1980s Shoulder Bags
1960s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1980s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
1850s German Evening Bags and Minaudières
1980s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
1920s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Metal
1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Mid-20th Century American Vanity Items
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Clutches
1960s American Clutches
1970s Japanese Clutches
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets and Small Accessories
20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1950s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Swiss More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cat’s Eye
Late 19th Century French Victorian Pouches and Wristlets
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses
1940s Handbags and Purses
1940s Handbags and Purses
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Other
1940s Handbags and Purses
1940s Handbags and Purses
Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses
Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses
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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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To repair a Fendi beaded handbag, take the damaged bag to a Fendi boutique and request repair service. The beading on the brand's bags is delicate. Trying to fix stitching or replace lost beads on your own could result in additional damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Fendi bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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