Gusseted Card Case
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Wallets
2010s Italian Tech Accessories and Cases
20th Century Wallets
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
2010s Italian Wallets
20th Century Miscellaneous
Early 2000s American Pouches and Wristlets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Early 2000s French Pouches and Wristlets
1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets
2010s Italian Wallets
Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Recent Sales
20th Century Italian Clutches
2010s Spanish Tech Accessories and Cases
2010s Spanish Tech Accessories and Cases
2010s Italian Tech Accessories and Cases
2010s Italian Tech Accessories and Cases
2010s Italian Wallets
2010s Spanish Wallets
2010s Unknown Tech Accessories and Cases
2010s Spanish Tech Accessories and Cases
2010s Spanish Wallets
2010s Spanish Wallets
2010s Spanish Wallets
2010s Spanish Wallets
2010s Italian Wallets
2010s Spanish Wallets
20th Century Wallets
20th Century Top Handle Bags
Finding the Right wallets-small-accessories for You
Vintage and designer wallets and small accessories, such as wristlets, belt bags, clutches and other compact items, can be the perfect accessory for a night out or running everyday errands.
The invention of paper money dates back to the 7th century in China, but, globally, it took a while to catch on. It wasn’t until 1690 in the United States that paper money could finally be printed and used to pay taxes, for example, following the General Court of Massachusetts’s order that a limited batch be produced to pay soldiers owing to a shortage of coins.
As paper money became more common, so too did carrying wallets. Coin purses were no longer the most convenient option for carrying cash.
Today, just as the world’s best-known luxury houses are celebrated for their iconic handbags and purses, brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, Chanel and others offer a sweeping array of sophisticated wallets and small accessories for any event. While wallets seem to be getting smaller and the role of cash is dwindling, we simply cannot live without our bags and bag-like accessories. More options have emerged for carrying our essentials, with cardholders, pouches and belt bags made of nylon and leather gaining popularity in recent years.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and designer wallets and small accessories.