Hermès Birkin 35 226582 Black Ardennes Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Z in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 7.5" Height: 10" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (9/10 or A ) Includes...
Hermes Black Ardennes Birkin 35 with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The ultimate Hermes 35cm Birkin in black Ardennes leather with gold hardware. Made in France in
Hermes Birkin 35 Chocolat Brown Ardennes Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Chocolat (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank B Overall
Unavailable
H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare & Collector Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Red Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermès Birkin Handbag 40 in Red Vache Ardennes leather, gold plated metal hardware
Hermes Ardennes leather Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Ardennes leather. Gold hardware. G square. From 2003. Good condition
Hermes Birkin 35 in Ardennes Leather Black
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Hermes Birkin 35 in Ardennes Leather Black is indeed an iconic and timeless piece that exudes
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Birkin 35 GHW73h66s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
, Clochette, Lock and Keys Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Minor Fading, Very Minor Scratches
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin HAC
Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Vintage Black Ardennes Leather 90s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This Birkin is a lovely example of Hermes fine craftsmanship. Made from black Ardennes leather
HERMES Marine Bleu Ardennes Leather 32cm HAC Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Marine Bleu HAC Birkin Bag -32 CM Age: 1997 Material: Togo Leather Made In France
1994 Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC Xupes Reference: HB3261 Serial Number: (X
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG122
Hermes '97 35cm Ardennes Leather Marine Blue Birkin Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
-Made in: France -Year of Production: 1997 -Materials: Blue ardennes leather with blue stitching
Hermes Birkin 40 Black
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 40 Ardennes Leather. Gold hardware. Good condition for vintage. Retired size
Hermes Black Birkin 35
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Ardennes leather with gold hardware. Fully restored at Hermes for spa
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag. Ardennes leather. Interior clean. Hard to find Ardennes. Good condition
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Brown Birkin Bag. Vintage Ardennes leather Birkin bag. Good condition. Light wear from age
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag. Ardennes leather. Vintage from 2002. Gold plated hardware. F square
Hermès Birkin 40CM Ardennes Leather with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Hermès Birkin 40CM in Ardennes leather with gold hardware is the epitome of understated luxury
Hermès Red Ardennes Leather Birkin 35cm Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Red Ardennes leather Hermès Birkin 35 with gold-plated hardware, dual rolled top handles, sangle
Hermès Red Ardennes Leather Birkin 35cm Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Red Ardennes leather Hermès Birkin 35 with gold-plated hardware, dual rolled top handles, sangle
Hermes Saffon Yellow Ardennes Leather Birkin 40cm Handbag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Saffon Yellow Ardennes leather Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag with gold-tone hardware, front clasp
Hermes Birkin Black Ardenne Gold Hardware 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Authentic 35cm Vintage Hermes Birkin in Black Ardenne Leather with Gold Hardware. Color : Black
HERMES 40CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
FOREVER.. HERMES 40CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER As always, another one
HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
SUPERFIND HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER As always, another one
Hermes Birkin Gold Ardenne Gold Hardware 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Authentic 35cm Vintage Hermes Birkin in Gold Ardenne Leather with Gold Hardware. Color : Gold
Hermes Gold Ardennes 32cm HAC Birkin GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hermès Gold 32cm HAC Birkin in ardennes leather with gold hardware, matching strap, clochette, lock
Hermes 35 Birkin Black Ardenne Leather Gold Hardware Pre-Loved
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Now discontinued, Ardenne leather is large grain, flat, structured leather (it doesn't slouch or
Hermès Birkin 35 Black Ardennes Leather
By Hermès
Located in Dublin, IE
Hermès Birkin 35cm in black Ardennes leather with handles (10cm), cadenas and keys in clochette
Hermes Noir (black) Ardennes Birkin 35cm Palladium HW
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hermes noir (black) ardennes leather Birkin in 35cm with signature palladium hardware. Ardennes
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H 9.45 in D 6.7 in L 13.78 in
COLLECTIBLE Vintage Hermes 35 Birkin Bag Fauve Ardennes Leather Gold Hw
By Hermès
Located in VERGT, FR
WONDERFULL Hermès Birkin bag 35 cm RARE LEATHER / SOLD OUT IN SHOP Ardennes leather in FAUVE color
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid and very Rare Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather (one of the most beautiful
FOREVER.. HERMES 40cm BIRKIN BAG RED WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 40cm BIRKIN BAG in beautiful RED WITH GOLD hardware
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid and very Rare Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather (one of the most beautiful
Hermes Birkin 35 Noir Black Ardenne Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Ardenne Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair
Hermes Birkin 35 Noir Black Ardennes Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Good
Hermes Birkin 35 Brown Terre Ardennes Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Terre (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good
Hermes Birkin 35 Ocre Brown Ardennes Leather SHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Ocre (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good
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H 10.23 in W 6.69 in L 12.59 in
Hermès Birkin Haut à Courroies 32 226275 Black Ardennes Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Handles: Leather handles Handle Drop: 4" Closure/Opening: Leather draw Handle closure with rotating clasp
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Classy Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Black Vache Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 cm handbag in black Vache Ardennes leather, gold
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold & black Vache Ardenne leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Very Rare Hermes Birkin 40 cm two-tone Gold & Black Vache Ardenne (calfskin) leather handbag
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Stunning Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold Vache d'Ardenne leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Hermes Birkin 40 cm handbag in Gold Vache d'Ardenne leather, gold plated metal hardware, double
Hermès Birkin Ghw 226245 Brown X Gold Ardennes Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: X in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 8" Height: 10.25" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Inclu...
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare & Collector Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exquisite Hermès Birkin 40 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, gold plated metal hardware
HERMES BIRKIN 30CM BAG NATURAL GOLD w GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 30cm BIRKIN BAG in beautiful NATURAL GOLD WITH GOLD
Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather 45 cm HAC Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Malibu, CA
Hermès 45 cm Haut a Courroies, Natural Ardennes Leather- excellent condition. Hermès bags are
HERMES Birkin 40 Black Ardennes Leather Gold Hardware Travel Top Handle Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2003 Collection Vachette Grainee Des Ardennes Leather Gold Tone
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Classy Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Black Vache Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 cm in black Vache Ardennes calf leather, gold
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Emerald Green Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Emerald green Ardennes Calf leather , gold plated metal
HERMES Birkin 35 Hand Bag Ardennes Leather Black Purse PRE LOVED - 2006 Year
By Europa Clocks, Hermès
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This is an authentic HERMES Ardennes Birkin 35 in NOIR. This stunning handbag is crafted of grained
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.
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
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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