Hermès 1984 Foulard Soie Carré 90 Jeu de Paille Straw Silk Twill Scarf Hermes
By Hermès, Francoise de la Perriere
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf 90 titled Le Géographe by Sandra Laroche (published in 1992, reissued in 1995) on a black background, in addition to the pattern, the silk is embroidered with anc...
Hermes Paris Travel Clock w/ Alarm in the Original Hermes Case
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible travel clock was retailed by Hermes Paris and comes with the original brown Hermes travel case. The clock has a nice hefty weight that ensures the clock will not tip ...
$1,021Sale Price|20% Off
HERMÈS - 1990s Vintage Silk Suspenders by Joachim Metz, Rare Unisex Design
By Hermès, Joachim Metz
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare pure silk suspenders with Carrè "Voiles de Lumiere" pattern by master Joachim Metz. This is a product from the 1990s that is no lon...
Rare Vintage Hermès "Poste et Cavalerie" Silk Scarf, 90cm Carré By J.Metz 1987
By Hermès, Joachim Metz
Located in TETOUAN, MA
The Imperial Legacy of Hermès: "Poste et Cavalerie" (1987) In the world of elegance and luxury, true masterpieces are defined by their ability to tell a majestic story through pure s...
Hermes Long Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Rare, long gold chain necklace by Hermes. The necklace is a total of 38 1/2inches in length, When worn, it is 19 1/4 inches long. It has a reversible medallion, the top of which begi...
Gold, 18k Gold
$396Sale Price|20% Off
1989 Hermes "Les Tambours" Silk Scarf Designed by Joachim Metz w/Box and Store C
By Joachim Metz, Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
This striking colorful silk scarf is in excellent condition, and was designed by Joachim Metz in 1989. The design depicts and pays homage to the drums carried by Napoleon III in the ...
Bronze Mercury Statue Hermes Classical Art Giambologna
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Incredible giant bronze statue of the famous Mercury statue The original version of this was by Italian artist Giambologna This version is over five feet tall - 164 CM Mercury was th...
Bronze
Monumental greek Bronze Sculpture of Hermes after Lysippos, Second Half
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive monumental bronze sculpture depicting Hermes, inspired by the celebrated ancient model discovered in the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum in 1758. The original compositi...
Bronze
1987, Torana by Annie Faivre Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf “Torana” by Annie Faivre featuring a green border and a Hermès signature. Circa: 1987 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm) W...
Fleurs et Carlines by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Fleurs et Carlines" by Vladimir Rybaltchenko featuring a blue border. Circa 1985s. In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm) We ...
Chanel Vintage CC Logo Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An enduring symbol of Chanel’s unmistakable design language, this Vintage CC Logo Gold Chain Belt combines the house’s signature interlocking CC motif with a luxurious woven leather ...
Bronze Mercury Statue - Large Italian Hermes Classic Myth Figurine After Giovann
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Delightful Italian bronze casting of the Mercury - also referred to as Hermes in the Greek tradition Hermes is the god of transitions and boundaries and the messenger to the gods Lov...
Bronze
$607Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Hermes Factice Equipage, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and collectable fact from the noble brand Hermes Paris with original sticker. Is perfect for interior decoration.
Glass
Hermes 1990's H. de Linares Silk Shirtdress Gibiers Pattern
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Hermes vintage Gibiers pattern silk scarf button front shirt dress. Famous image designed by H. de Linares depicting hunting fowl. Original design dates from 1966 and was revisited o...
Modern Sculptural Console Table in "Hermes" Orange Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dynamic form on this cantilevered console. Newly lacquered in high gloss Benjamin Moore Electric Orange (Hermes? orange). The heavy, weighted base makes the table very stable. Excell...
Wood
"Carnet De Voyage Regard Sur L'Exotisme Du Musee Hermes Paris" 1988
Located in Bristol, CT
[32] pp. Editions Hermes Paris 1988 3 3/8" x 5 1/4" Fine Limited Edition Book entitled "Travel diary, a look at the exoticism of the museum", a little book from an exhibition at...
Paper
$1,707Sale Price|30% Off
M J Whitehand's High-Quality Large Oil Painting of HMS Hermes Aircraft Carrier
Located in Wisbech, England
Large oil painting by Michael James Whitehand depicting the British HMS Hermes aircraft carrier shortly after the Falklands War. The artwork exudes a captivating atmosphere and skill...
Paint
Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good condition and sturdy throughout. The...
Leather, Ultrasuede
$1,793Sale Price|20% Off
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Console / Sofa Table by Banci
Located in Sherborne, GB
His furniture designs were extensive in the 1960 through 1980 periods and Hermes was an important client.
Bamboo
Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan & Glass Console or Sofa Table by Banci
By Giovanni Banci
Located in New York, NY
His furniture designs were extensive in the 1960 through 1980 periods and Hermes was an important client.
Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Hermès Les Perroquets Parrots Metz Cashmere Silk 90 cm Scarf Wrap Shawl
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Les Perroquets" (Parrots) Designed by Joachim Metz in 1984 Made in France Made of 65% Cashmere and 35% Silk Colorways: Orange, Black, ...
Hermès Silk Scarf Vintage Roue Arriere du Carosse Imperial Vauzelles 1983 1B
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Roue Arrière du Carosse Impérial de la Cour de Vienne" Designed by Christiane Vauzelles in 1983 This is a rare Vintage scarf, ...
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.
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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From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.