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Gray Lucite Purse

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch
Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch

$795

H 6.5 in W 6 in D 1 in

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch is a refined and glamorous accessory from the mid-20th century, often

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Late 19th Century Top Handle Bags

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag
Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag

By Rialto

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag. This Rialto NY 1950's Grey Handbag is a stunning piece to

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1950s American Novelty Bags

1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag
1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag

1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag

Located in London, GB

This eye catching clear and pearlescent lucite bag was made in the 1950s. A trapeze design is one

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles

Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautiful early 1960's ivory basket bag, accented by pearlescent lucite handles, is just the

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1960s Top Handle Bags

Saks Fifth Avenue Mod White Lucite Tile Handbag c 1970s
Saks Fifth Avenue Mod White Lucite Tile Handbag c 1970s

Saks Fifth Avenue Mod White Lucite Tile Handbag c 1970s

By For Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

Saks Fifth Avenue mod white lucite tile handbag c 1970s The sleek retro handbag is designed with a

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1970s Unknown Top Handle Bags

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it

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Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Lucite

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Rare American Mid-Century Pearlescent Gray Lucite Purse/Handbag by Llewellyn
Rare American Mid-Century Pearlescent Gray Lucite Purse/Handbag by Llewellyn

Rare American Mid-Century Pearlescent Gray Lucite Purse/Handbag by Llewellyn

Located in Port Hope, ON

This eccentrically designed American Lucite handbag is by LLewellyn Inc of Madison Avenue, New York

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Chrome

Fantastic Wilardy White Pearlized 1957 Design Award Lucite Handbag
Fantastic Wilardy White Pearlized 1957 Design Award Lucite Handbag

Fantastic Wilardy White Pearlized 1957 Design Award Lucite Handbag

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and Great Design Pearlized Lucite Handbag Made by Wilardy who received the 1957 Design

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1950s American Novelty Bags

1950's Charles S. Kahn Lucite Hard Shell Purse
1950's Charles S. Kahn Lucite Hard Shell Purse

1950's Charles S. Kahn Lucite Hard Shell Purse

By Charles S. Kahn, Inc.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950’s Charles S. Kahn lucite purse with silver frosted body and clear top. The top is decorated

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Museum Worthy Artisan Lucite Box Purse Designed by Joyce Francis
Museum Worthy Artisan Lucite Box Purse Designed by Joyce Francis

Museum Worthy Artisan Lucite Box Purse Designed by Joyce Francis

Located in University City, MO

Museum worthy artisan lucite box purse designed by Joyce Francis The exquisite hand carved

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1990s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Llewellyn Mid Century Lucite Marble Pearl Gray Rhinestone Purse Hand Bag 7"
Llewellyn Mid Century Lucite Marble Pearl Gray Rhinestone Purse Hand Bag 7"

Llewellyn Mid Century Lucite Marble Pearl Gray Rhinestone Purse Hand Bag 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century jeweled pearl gray marbled lucite hand bag / cocktail purse - ovular form with

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Rhinestone Embellished Lucite Box Handbag, 1950’s
Rhinestone Embellished Lucite Box Handbag, 1950’s

Rhinestone Embellished Lucite Box Handbag, 1950’s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Perfect for a modern day Cinderella! This classic 1950's lucite handbag has a rectangular form with

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Rialto NY 1950's Grey Lucite Hexagon Top Handle Handbag
Rialto NY 1950's Grey Lucite Hexagon Top Handle Handbag

Rialto NY 1950's Grey Lucite Hexagon Top Handle Handbag

By Rialto

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rialto NY 1950's Grey Lucite Hexagon Top Handle Handbag. The handle has a rhinestone detail around

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1950s American Novelty Bags

1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag
1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag

1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

shape and is made of pearly white Lucite. Features two arched top handles and a tonal Lucite top snap

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1950s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Styled by Bounty White Basket-weave with Lucite hardware
Styled by Bounty White Basket-weave with Lucite hardware

Styled by Bounty White Basket-weave with Lucite hardware

Located in New York, NY

Lucite, along with the outer-top frame. The front of the handbag has a large Lucite plate etched with

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1950's Dorset Rex Cage Bag with Lucite and Faux Leopard. Large Scale.
1950's Dorset Rex Cage Bag with Lucite and Faux Leopard. Large Scale.

1950's Dorset Rex Cage Bag with Lucite and Faux Leopard. Large Scale.

Located in University City, MO

cage frame. Shiny chocolate brown lucite top and bottom. Graceful honey colored lucite handle. Leather

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

1960s Geometric Lucite Purse
1960s Geometric Lucite Purse

1960s Geometric Lucite Purse

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fabulous geometric lucite purse from the 1960s. Milky, semi translucent lucite accented with gold

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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1960s White Lucite Top Handle Purse Bag Trinket Box
Vintage 1960s White Lucite Top Handle Purse Bag Trinket Box

Vintage 1960s White Lucite Top Handle Purse Bag Trinket Box

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's an adorable little bag from the 1960s. Made from a white Lucite resin, it measures 6.25in

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Chanel Lucite Briefcase Vintage
Chanel Lucite Briefcase Vintage

Chanel Lucite Briefcase Vintage

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H 14.25 in W 17.25 in D 3 in

Chanel Lucite Briefcase Vintage

By Chanel

Located in North Miami, FL

. It was produced by Dapy as shown on the original box. The slight black to smoky dark gray lucite body

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Emilio Pucci Canvas & Lucite Tote Handbag
Emilio Pucci Canvas & Lucite Tote Handbag

Emilio Pucci Canvas & Lucite Tote Handbag

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

, gray and aqua highlighted with black. The PVC side panels and lucite logo etched bars are wonderful

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

1950s Unique Lucite Brass Trim Cylinder Handbag
1950s Unique Lucite Brass Trim Cylinder Handbag

1950s Unique Lucite Brass Trim Cylinder Handbag

Located in University City, MO

1950s Lucite brass trim cylinder handbag The unique midcentury handbag is designed in a bucket

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1950s Unknown Novelty Bags

Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Tortoise Shell Lucite Handbag c 1970s
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Tortoise Shell Lucite Handbag c 1970s

Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Tortoise Shell Lucite Handbag c 1970s

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian tortoise shell lucite versatile handbag c 1970s The sleek brown lucite

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1970s Italian Clutches

Wilardy Tortoise Lucite Handbag - Circa 60's
Wilardy Tortoise Lucite Handbag - Circa 60's

Wilardy Tortoise Lucite Handbag - Circa 60's

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wilardy Tortoise Lucite Handbag - Circa 60's This spectacular tortoise lucite handbag has one main

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Sleek 1970s Italian Bronze Lucite Handbag Designed by Baulotto
Sleek 1970s Italian Bronze Lucite Handbag Designed by Baulotto

Sleek 1970s Italian Bronze Lucite Handbag Designed by Baulotto

Located in University City, MO

Sleek 1970s Italian bronze lucite handbag designed by Baulotto The posh Italian handbag is designed

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1970s Italian Top Handle Bags

Sleek Clear Lucite Cylinder Turtle Medallion Shoulder Bag c 1970s
Sleek Clear Lucite Cylinder Turtle Medallion Shoulder Bag c 1970s

Sleek Clear Lucite Cylinder Turtle Medallion Shoulder Bag c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Sleek clear lucite cylinder turtle medallion shoulder bag c 1970s The stylish retro handbag is

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1970s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Saks Fifth Avenue Rare Copper Metal Lucite Cylinder Handbag c 1960s
Saks Fifth Avenue Rare Copper Metal Lucite Cylinder Handbag c 1960s

Saks Fifth Avenue Rare Copper Metal Lucite Cylinder Handbag c 1960s

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

Saks Fifth Avenue Rare copper metal lucite cylinder handbag c 1960s The unique barrel shaped

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1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rialto New York Lucite Handbag Unique Top Handle Bag 1950s
Rialto New York Lucite Handbag Unique Top Handle Bag 1950s

Rialto New York Lucite Handbag Unique Top Handle Bag 1950s

By Rialto

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This unique bag was made in the 1950s by Rialto New York. Preowned/vintage with signs of wear/use: mall chips to the front clasp (see image 10 and discoloration to areas of the gold...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s
Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s

Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s

By Josef

Located in London, GB

Lovely Josef mid blue beaded bag with an unusual silver plated, clear lucite and rhinestones clasp

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1930s North American Evening Bags and Minaudières

WWII Era 1940's Rex Fifth Avenue Hand Painted Lucite Compact
WWII Era 1940's Rex Fifth Avenue Hand Painted Lucite Compact

WWII Era 1940's Rex Fifth Avenue Hand Painted Lucite Compact

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lucite compact by Rex of Fifth Avenue is mesmerizing. The colors and 3-D effect of the lucite

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1940s American Cosmetic Bags

1950's Lucite Purse
1950's Lucite Purse

1950's Lucite Purse

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a 1950's lucite purse which is a uniquely octagonal shape. It has a pearlized grey body

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1950s Top Handle Bags

Judith Leiber Lucite Egg Purse
Judith Leiber Lucite Egg Purse

Judith Leiber Lucite Egg Purse

By Judith Leiber

Located in Topanga, CA

Early , very rare Judith Leiber gold tone metal and lucite egg bag. This Lucite bag is a great

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1970s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Correani Made in Italy Lucite Confetti Clutch Purse
1980s Correani Made in Italy Lucite Confetti Clutch Purse

1980s Correani Made in Italy Lucite Confetti Clutch Purse

By Ugo Correani

Located in Milan, Italy

This gorgeous vintage hard case bag is in a clear and silver confetti lucite plastic with snap

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1980s Italian Clutches

1950s Grey Iridescent Lucite Purse with Clear Accents
1950s Grey Iridescent Lucite Purse with Clear Accents

1950s Grey Iridescent Lucite Purse with Clear Accents

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Grey lucite handbag featuring a birds eye maple pattern with a clear etched lucite lid and

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1950s Top Handle Bags

2016 Chanel N5 Paris Rome  Inspired Marble Lucite Bottle Clutch
2016 Chanel N5 Paris Rome  Inspired Marble Lucite Bottle Clutch

2016 Chanel N5 Paris Rome Inspired Marble Lucite Bottle Clutch

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

From the 2016 Chanel collection "Paris Rome Cinecitta" Gorgeous Lucite Chanel Number 5 clutch

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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950's Double-Handled Lucite Purse
1950's Double-Handled Lucite Purse

1950's Double-Handled Lucite Purse

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950's double-handled lucite hexagonal purse with pearlized grey body and clear floral engraved lid

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1950s Top Handle Bags

1950s Pearl grey and clear lucite carved purse handbag
1950s Pearl grey and clear lucite carved purse handbag

1950s Pearl grey and clear lucite carved purse handbag

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Handbag, unusual Lucite Platinum Pearl; and thick, floral carved clear top. Platinum pearl

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mid-Century Art Deco Lucite Box Purse By, Nelson Original Miami
Mid-Century Art Deco Lucite Box Purse By, Nelson Original Miami

Mid-Century Art Deco Lucite Box Purse By, Nelson Original Miami

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1940'S Art Deco Carved & Marbleized Gun metal Grey Lucite Box Purse By, Nelson Originals Miami Fla

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Mid-20th Century American Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Clear Lucite Clutch with Skull and Studs
Alexander McQueen Clear Lucite Clutch with Skull and Studs

Alexander McQueen Clear Lucite Clutch with Skull and Studs

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a clutch by Alexander McQueen. It is a metal frame with clear lucite panels that are

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

1940'S Art Deco Llewellyn Inc.Gunmetal Marbleized Lucite Handbag
1940'S Art Deco Llewellyn Inc.Gunmetal Marbleized Lucite Handbag

1940'S Art Deco Llewellyn Inc.Gunmetal Marbleized Lucite Handbag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1940'S Rare Lucite collectors piece, signed Lewellyn Inc., gunmetal grey marbleized with a clear

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Mid-20th Century American Top Handle Bags

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By Emilio Pucci

Located in Thiensville, WI

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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags

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Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By Bon Gout

Located in London, GB

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By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

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By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By Schiaparelli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By Moschino

Located in Concord, NC

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

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By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Gray Lucite Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary gray lucite purse you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray and more. If you’re looking for a gray lucite purse from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Rialto and Wilardy — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gray Lucite Purse?

The price for a gray lucite purse starts at $75 and tops out at $21,925, and on average, selling for $395.

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