1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour crocodile skin with contrasting warm gold tone metal hardware.
$4,429
Hermès bag 1950s-1960s
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Navy-blue box leather and marled beige H canvas bag with a gold-plated fasterner on a flap.
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware.
Vintage Hermès “Sac de Mangeoire” Bag Bucket Tote Black Box Calf Leather 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned and wonderfully rare, this vintage Hermès Sac de Mangeoire dates to the 1960s and showcases the house’s deep equestrian heritage.
1960's HERMES black box leather bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black box leather bag with gilt hardware from Hermes dating to the 1960's.
1960's HERMES black box leather top handle bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black box leather top handle bag with gold hardware designed by Hermes dating to the 1960's.
1960's Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès signature Kelly bag, 35 cm, in black shiny crocodile leather and gold-plated hardware. Blind stamped "R" in the inside strap, 1962. "Hermès, Paris" embossed in gold lettering....
Hermès Sac Princesse Noir 1960s Black box leather Princess Shoulder Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Princesse bag, circa 1960, in smooth black box calf leather and gold-tone hardware. The leather interior features a flap pocket with a snap closure, a double slip pocket, and ...
1960s Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag Gold Box Leather + Shoulder Strap Bonwit Teller Rare
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous 32cm Kelly bag was made by Hermes Paris for Bonwit Teller in 1968, long before Hermes had a boutique presence in the USA. Made from gold box leather, this bag was refu...
Rare Vintage Dark Brown Alligator Hermes Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous vintage classic in dark brown alligator Hermes Kelly bag from the 1960s with rare lock in great condition This is an unusual size which has not been made for several years,
Metal
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H 6.3 in D 1.97 in L 9.85 in
1960s Vintage Hermes Piano Bag Bi-Color Navy Box Leather and Beige Toile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Unique and rare 1960s Vintage Hermes Piano bag bi-color , navy box calfskin leather and beige toile, all accessories are gold-plated , inside with compartments and small shaped pock...
Hermes Brown Leather Travel Bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermes camel leather short handle, travel bag.
Leather
1960s Hermes Brown Leather Quito Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare and lesser known Hermes Quito bag from the 1960s. Dark chocolate brown supple leather with monochromatic dark brown top stitching.
1960s Hermes Black Box Leather Palonnier Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Hermes Black lamb Box leather Palonnier handbag featuring a gold-plated front closure, a top handle, inside compartments, an inside logo stamp. stamp Hermes Paris. Circa 1960s ...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 35 Sellier Black Box Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, saddle stitched in black "box" leather and gold metal, black leather interior with 2 patch pockets and 1 large patch pocket (but not zipped), padlock, keys...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 32, in burgundy box leather and gold-tone hardware.
1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag Good condition, shows slight signs of wear that have appeared over time.
1960's Hermes Peau Porc Leather Vintage Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes hand bag in pigskin from the 1960's. These bags are rare as Hermes was a much smaller company than it is today and produced less hand bags.
Black Hermes Kelly Bag 1960's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage black leather Hermes genuine Kelly Bag with original lock and key.
Leather
Hermes Vintage Black Croco Bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Vintage hermes bag in crocodile and black leather with golden hardware. Good vintage condition Signature Hermes paris (bag from the 60's) Size 9.5x6
Hermes Etrier Model red croco bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Incredible red croco Hermes vintage bag of the 60s. The Etrier Model. Red porosus crocodile, red calf lining. 18 kt gold plated metal hardware. Delivered with CITES. International Sh...
Hermès White Beluga Vintage Leather Bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Elegant Hermès handbag crafted from white whale leather. It features a top handle, a foldover top, multiple interior compartments and gold-tone hardware. The item is vintage, it was ...
1960s Vintage Hermes Oxblood Leather Handbag/Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes oxblood leather bag from the 1960s. Bag opens and closes by a leather tab that slips into a bass buckle.
Hermes Vintage Bag Fontbelle Burgundy Box leather, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Hermes Fontbelle vintage bag in bugundy box leather and golden hardware. Some signs of wear but nice condition for a bag of more than 50 yeras old. Corners in good co...
Hermès large brown leather tote bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Lined with identical leather signed with golden letter by the handles. Circa 1960’s. Bag: Height 40 cm (15.75 in); Width 34 cm (13.5 in); Depth 13 cm (5 in); Open pocket: Height 2...
Hermes Vintage Croc Sac Mallete Bag circa 1950s/1960s
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a croc Sac Mallette bag by Hermes c. 1950s/1960s. It's a doctor style bag with a bottom jewelry compartment.
Hermes Palonnier crocodile and gold color hardware Bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Another rare beauty of Hermes!!! One of a kind, divine porosus crocodile leather and color. gold color hardware. Handle and shoulder bag. Excellent condition. Cites available for in...
Hermes Kelly Black 32cm 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermes Kelly bag is from 1960s. It has black box style leather with gold tone hardware with shoulder strap.
Vintage Hermes Red Clutch Bag - 1960's
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a vintage red clutch from Hermes. The bag is from the 1960's. The clutch is a red box leather.
Rare Vintage Hermes Flo Bag - 1960’s - Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The bag is a museum worthy example of Hermes from the 1960’s.
1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag. Good condition vintage condition for a 60 years old bag but it has some light cracking in leather handles and signs of use in the hardware.
1960s Hermès Trim Leather Shoulder Bag in Black
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Classic glossy black leather Hermes trim bag. This shoulder bag features an elegant, streamlined rectangular body with curved edges and a short adjustable shoulder strap. The handbag...
Hermès “Trim” Leather Shoulder Bag in Brown, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Classic glossy brown leather Hermes trim bag. This shoulder bag features an elegant, streamlined rectangular body with curved edges and a short adjustable shoulder strap. The handbag...
Hermès Vintage Tan Leather and Canvas Piano Shoulder Bag (Circa 1960s)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermès Vintage Tan Leather and Canvas Piano Shoulder Bag Vintage; circa 1960s Tan/Brown/Ecru Contrast leather trim and canvas Gold-tone hardware Push lock front closure Metal strap ...
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
$6,410
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in L 13.39 in
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Oversized Pantsuit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the season’s runway as Look 16, mo...
$4,550
H 8.3 in D 6.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019. The iconic speedy was first introduced in the 1930's and was designed as an alternative for the larg...
$56,662
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Etro Pink Velvet Jacket
By Etro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Etro - (Made in Italy) Pink silk velvet cape. No size indicated, it is equivalent to a single size. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 90 cm ...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
Paco Rabanne dress Haute Couture Spring 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque fit and flare ...
GUCCI Pink Exotic Crocodile Skin & Bamboo Long Wallet - Rare & Unique Color
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Precious leathers appear throughout the Gucci Exotics collection, their delicate textures add a unique note to the classic silhouette. Inside: 6 card slots and 1 bill compartments, ...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.