Bead Bag
1960s Unknown Novelty Bags
Early 20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières
20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1920s American Top Handle Bags
1940s American Top Handle Bags
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Silver
1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950s European Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1960s Unknown Native American Objects
Velvet, Beads
1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Antiquities
Fabric, Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Marcasite, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1850s German Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières
20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Antiquities
Silk, Glass
1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Clutches
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads
1990s Top Handle Bags
1950s Clutches
1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 2000s Italian Pants
20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Late 20th Century American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 2000s European Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces
1990s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Late 19th Century French Victorian Pouches and Wristlets
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Hide, Beads
Mid-20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Stone, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Hide, Beads
Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry
Beads
Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Hide, Beads
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Beads
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Handbags and Purses
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects
Beads
1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Vanity Items
Pearl
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Hide, Beads
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Vanity Items
Pearl, Brass
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Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags 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 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.
- When were beaded bags popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Beaded bags became very popular in the late 1800s, first in France where the fashion of the day was established. As women’s clothing became more form-fitting, they lost pockets which necessitated carrying a handbag. Small beaded bags were the perfect accessory and they allowed a woman to show off her beading skills. Find a collection of vintage and modern beaded bags on 1stDibs.
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