Vintage 1950's Grey Lucite Llewellyn Box Bag Lucite Purse Marbled
By Llewellyn
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold, this original 1950's Llewellyn box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled grey lucite, is just the perfect piece for your statement accessory collection. The wond...
Marbled White Mother of Pearl Lucite Briefcase Novelty Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare suitcase-style Lucite purse, this statement piece is made even more interesting by the clear vinyl side bellows trimmed in gold. Both traditional and avant garde. White marbl...
Vintage 1950's Marbled Lucite Pearlescent Clutch Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1950's pearlescent lucite clutch, rendered in swirling marbled pattern, is just the piece to add to your accessory collection. The beautiful rectangular shape of the...
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 associated with the 1940s to 1960s. Lucite, a clear, durable acrylic resin, became...
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 add to any bag collection. The handle has a rhinestone detail around the bottom where...
White Lucite Handbag -Book piece Top handle Wilardy Dooner 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative clasp. Measuring 10 WIDE X 5 D...
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 of the more desirable shapes for collectors and although unlabelled, the quality sug...
1960s Mod Mantessa Italian Turquoise Beaded Gold Ring & Clear Lucite Mini-Tote
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mod Mantessa Italian Turquoise and White Bead Balls Linking Gold Rings and Clear Lucite Mini-Tote: Beaded handle, No top closure. Fits cell phone perfectly. Measures 7.5 x 5.
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 piece to add to your vintage accessory collection. The elegant rectangle shape is ...
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 pair of white lucite rectangular panels on both the front and back exterior sides...
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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 features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of ...
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
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H 12 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
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 and is part of their Lewsid Jewel range. The body and chrome hinged handles are in...
Chrome
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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 3.75 in
Beautiful Clear Diamond Cut Design Lucite Handbag with Lucite Ball Feet
Located in New York, NY
Mint Condition Never Used Large Lucite Handbag with Original Tag that reads Florida Handbags.Fantastic Style and Design of a Thick hand Carved Clear Lucite Handbag with Beautiful Sid...
Unavailable
H 11 in D 4.13 in L 6 in
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 Award For this Particular Handbag due to the Great Handle and Shape of the Handbag an...
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 with a carved floral. The body of the purse is frosted silver and has a soft octagona...
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 designer box purse is illustrated with a menagerie of exotic felines in a lush tropical ...
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H 8 in W 6 in D 5 in
1960s Rosenfeld Italian Lucite Beaded Resort Hand Basket Purse W/ Lamé Crochet
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Rosenfeld Italian Lucite Beaded Resort Hand Basket Purse W/ Lamé Crochet. Interior is gold satin with a kiss-clasp kangaroo-pouch pocket. Minor spotting, not noticable, in bott...
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H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 7 in
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 double bail handles, flip top lid and studded with large white rhinestones.
Lucite
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 a hinged rhinestone embellished lid and double handles that separate for easy acce...
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 the bottom where it attaches to the top of the handbag. This adorable vintage bag ...
1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carry around a piece of the 50's with you with this amazing box bag! Made by Stylecraft Miami, an innovative bag company that produced bags in a variety of styles and materials, this...
1950s Vintage Reverse Carved Lucite Frosted Top Handle Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Vintage Reverse Carved Lucite Frosted Top Handle Handbag. This bag is in fair vintage condition with wear consistent with being 65 years old. The top of the bag has a carved de...
Vintage Llewellyn grey pearlized Lucite double handle handbag 1950s
By Llewellyn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Llewellyn grey pearlized Lucite double handle handbag 1950s...Oval shape bag with fluted design, double handles...The square lift top is frosted opaque Lucite with a carved d...
Chanel NEW Runway White Marble Lucite Evening Bottle Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Holy Grail of Chanel Bags. From Chanel's 2016 Runway collection, this stunning lucite perfume bottle shoulder bag is a bonafide gem. Produced by Chanel in limited quantities, it...
Styled by Bounty White Basket-weave with Lucite hardware
Located in New York, NY
Rare Bounty of Hong Kong, this stylish white basket-weave hand bag has double handles made of Lucite, along with the outer-top frame. The front of the handbag has a large Lucite plat...
Vintage 1950's hand painted Wilardy Floral Lucite bag vintage handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A marvel to behold, this original 1950's clear lucite box bag, accented by hand painted flowers surrounded by trailing green florals, is just the statement piece to add to your vinta...
1950's Dorset Rex Cage Bag with Lucite and Faux Leopard. Large Scale.
Located in University City, MO
Fantastic 1950's Dorset Rex handbag with furry faux leopard strips weaving through a gilt metal cage frame. Shiny chocolate brown lucite top and bottom. Graceful honey colored lucit...
Vintage 1950's Lucite and Brass filigree box bag vintage 1950s box bag gold
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1950's lucite and gold toned metal box bag, in the most interesting cut out design, is the perfect accessory for any vintage lover. The rectangle shape of the bag ...
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H 5.5 in W 4 in L 6.2 in
Vintage 1950's Green Lucite Box Bag Myles Original of Miami Confetti Box Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most interesting confetti pattern, in a deep shade of olive green with gold fleck accents, this original 1950's Myles Original of Miami lucite box bag, is a rare piec...
1960s Geometric Lucite Purse
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabulous geometric lucite purse from the 1960s. Milky, semi translucent lucite accented with gold hardware. Trapezoid shaped structure with top handle that can be folded over. Carved...
MYLES OF MIAMI 1953 "Shooner" Gunmetal Gray Lucite Lamoplex Cylinder Box Purse
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Myles of Miami gunmetal silver-gray Lamoplex lucite "Schooner" handbag. Designed by Sheldon Aberman in 1953. Horizontal cylinder design. Single split "wishbone" handle. Two s...
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 long x 4.25in high x 4in deep with a 3in handle drop. In very good condition for its...
Florida Handbags White Marble and Carved Crystal Lucite Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A purse that “makes” any outfit it’s paired with, this handbag is like a piece of sculpture. Surprisingly roomy, semi-opaque mother-of-pearl body (so you don’t have to line it with a...
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H 5.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Lucite Lid and Braid Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse combines the glamour of pavé beading with the retro appeal of Lucite to create a handbag appropriate for day or evening. A braided ca...
Chanel Lucite Briefcase Vintage
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic french vintage Chanel lucite briefcase that was never used has its original box. It was produced by Dapy as shown on the original box. The slight black to smoky dar...
Emilio Pucci Canvas & Lucite Tote Handbag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fun Emilio Pucci canvas tote handbag with a great combination of an iconic psychedelic print and a functional roomy size that would be great for a stylish beach bag or a carryall f...
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 shape with a lucite panel that circles the sides. The lucite panel is covered with bl...
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 handbag converts from a chic clutch; transitions into a stylish hardshell shoulder b...
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 compartment. Has a gold round metal mesh strap and a front circular lucite with go...
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.