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Gucci Vanity Case

2000s Vintage GUCCI Monogram GG Jacquard Vanity Pouch Bag Khaki
2000s Vintage GUCCI Monogram GG Jacquard Vanity Pouch Bag Khaki

2000s Vintage GUCCI Monogram GG Jacquard Vanity Pouch Bag Khaki

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H 4.5 in W 6 in L 10 in

2000s Vintage GUCCI Monogram GG Jacquard Vanity Pouch Bag Khaki

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI vanity case is crafted of khaki/brown GG jacquard and smooth calfskin leather in

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Early 2000s Italian Cosmetic Bags

Gucci Vintage All-Over 'Gucci' Logo Canvas Vanity Case
Gucci Vintage All-Over 'Gucci' Logo Canvas Vanity Case

Gucci Vintage All-Over 'Gucci' Logo Canvas Vanity Case

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Collectors Item - Gucci Vintage All-Over 'Gucci' Logo Canvas Vanity Case Very rare travel vanity

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1970s Luggage and Travel Bags

1970s Gucci Canvas Monogram Hard Train Vanity Case
1970s Gucci Canvas Monogram Hard Train Vanity Case

1970s Gucci Canvas Monogram Hard Train Vanity Case

By Gucci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Travel in style with this 1970s Gucci hard vanity train case. Beige monogram canvas with dark brown

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1970s Italian Luggage and Travel Bags

1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Vanity Trunk Case Calfskin Brown
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Vanity Trunk Case Calfskin Brown

1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Vanity Trunk Case Calfskin Brown

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI vanity trunk case is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold

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1990s Italian Cosmetic Bags

Gucci Train Case Vanity Carry On Travel Bag GG Logo Canvas Navy Leather 80s
Gucci Train Case Vanity Carry On Travel Bag GG Logo Canvas Navy Leather 80s

Gucci Train Case Vanity Carry On Travel Bag GG Logo Canvas Navy Leather 80s

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Travel in style with this incredible vintage train case made by GUCCI, most likely in the 1980s

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1980s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci
A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci

A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci

$2,179

H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in

A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite brown leather beauty case by Gucci is a quintessential example of timeless luxury

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Gucci Monogram Canvas Vintage Vanity Case
Gucci Monogram Canvas Vintage Vanity Case

Gucci Monogram Canvas Vintage Vanity Case

By Gucci

Located in Paris, FR

Gucci Vintage Vanity case in monoram canavs and goolden hardware. Vintage conditon, signs of use in

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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Vanity Cosmetic Case
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Vanity Cosmetic Case

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Vanity Cosmetic Case

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

We are offering this beautiful Gucci vanity case. Made in Italy, this case is made with a black

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1980s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage GUCCI Web Brown Leather Vanity Trunk Case
Vintage GUCCI Web Brown Leather Vanity Trunk Case

Vintage GUCCI Web Brown Leather Vanity Trunk Case

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H 8.25 in W 8.75 in L 12.5 in

Vintage GUCCI Web Brown Leather Vanity Trunk Case

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This 1970s vintage GUCCI Web Vanity trunk case is crafted of pigskin leather in brown decorated

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1970s Italian Suitcases and Trunks

1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Vanity Case Handbag Polished Leather Black
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Vanity Case Handbag Polished Leather Black

1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Vanity Case Handbag Polished Leather Black

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI small vanity case handbag is crafted of polished calfskin leather in black

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Vanity Case Hand Bag Polished Leather Black
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Vanity Case Hand Bag Polished Leather Black

1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Vanity Case Hand Bag Polished Leather Black

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI mini vanity case handbag is crafted of polished calfskin leather in black

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1990s Italian Cosmetic Bags

Rare Gucci Black Monogram Canvas & Leather Train Case Doctors Bag Vanity 1970s
Rare Gucci Black Monogram Canvas & Leather Train Case Doctors Bag Vanity 1970s

Rare Gucci Black Monogram Canvas & Leather Train Case Doctors Bag Vanity 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This super rare train case or vanity bag was made by GUCCI, most likely in the late 1970s. Made

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1970s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

1980's Gucci White Monogram Leather Vanity Make Up Bag
1980's Gucci White Monogram Leather Vanity Make Up Bag

1980's Gucci White Monogram Leather Vanity Make Up Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

This is a rare Gucci jewellery wrap handbag/purse vanity case, suede leather lining and 3 zipped

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1980s Italian Cosmetic Bags

2000s Vintage GUCCI Mini GG Jacquard Vanity Case Handbag Black
2000s Vintage GUCCI Mini GG Jacquard Vanity Case Handbag Black

2000s Vintage GUCCI Mini GG Jacquard Vanity Case Handbag Black

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI vanity case handbag is crafted of GG jacquard and smooth calfskin leather in

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Early 2000s Italian Cosmetic Bags

2000s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Leather Vanity Case Bag Black Brown
2000s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Leather Vanity Case Bag Black Brown

2000s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Leather Vanity Case Bag Black Brown

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This rare vintage GUCCI vanity case is crafted of nubuck leather in black trimmed with smooth

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Early 2000s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

2000 Vintage GUCCI Brown GG Jacquard Vanity Hand Bag Limited Edition
2000 Vintage GUCCI Brown GG Jacquard Vanity Hand Bag Limited Edition

2000 Vintage GUCCI Brown GG Jacquard Vanity Hand Bag Limited Edition

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI vanity case hand bag is crafted of brown GG jacquard and smooth calfskin leather

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Early 2000s Italian Cosmetic Bags

1980s Vintage GUCCI Floral Canvas Vanity Train Case
1980s Vintage GUCCI Floral Canvas Vanity Train Case

1980s Vintage GUCCI Floral Canvas Vanity Train Case

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This rare vintage GUCCI vanity train case is crafted of Gucci’s iconic floral canvas in navy and

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1980s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Gucci Rare Vintage Black Silk Minaudiere Vanity Case Evening Bag
Gucci Rare Vintage Black Silk Minaudiere Vanity Case Evening Bag

Gucci Rare Vintage Black Silk Minaudiere Vanity Case Evening Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Stunning & rare evening vanity case/clutch purse by GUCCI from the early 60s! Black satin. Inside

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Mid-20th Century Italian Clutches

Gucci Sterling Silver Vanity Case
Gucci Sterling Silver Vanity Case

Gucci Sterling Silver Vanity Case

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H 2 in W 7 in D 3 in

Gucci Sterling Silver Vanity Case

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian style. The case has three compartments, one for powder, one for lipstick and one for a

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1950s Italian Handbags and Purses

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 6" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather

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Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

17-18" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather

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Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 6" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

17-18" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Patent Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Patent Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Patent Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

", Width 11.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17-18.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Patent

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21st Century and Contemporary Cosmetic Bags

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material

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Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior

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Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

Drop 17-19.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Cosmetic Bags

Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas
Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas

Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas
Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas

Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas
Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas

Gucci Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated Canvas

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

", Width 9.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Gucci Model: Bamboo Globe-Trotter Vanity Case GG Coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Monogram GG Globe Trotter Bamboo Vanity Case Bag
Gucci Monogram GG Globe Trotter Bamboo Vanity Case Bag

Gucci Monogram GG Globe Trotter Bamboo Vanity Case Bag

By Gucci

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This vanity bag is a collaboration between the British luggage label Globe Trotter and Gucci. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Suitcases and Trunks

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Fendi

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17-18" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior

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Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium

By Fendi

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17-18" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Bamboo Vanity Case Leather Medium Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Cream Leather GG Marmont Vanity Case Backpack
Gucci Cream Leather GG Marmont Vanity Case Backpack

Gucci Cream Leather GG Marmont Vanity Case Backpack

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This vanity case backpack brings a contemporary tone to Gucci's signature details. Unique and

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2010s Italian Backpacks

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By Prada

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$5,100

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By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Gucci Vanity Case For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary gucci vanity case for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a gucci vanity case may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Gucci Vanity Case?

On average, a gucci vanity case on 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $3,130 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Gucci for sale on 1stDibs

Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.

Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.

At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.

In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.

Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.

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Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

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.