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2000 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Crutch Clutch
2000 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Crutch Clutch

2000 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Crutch Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Crutch Clutch Reference: HB1463 Serial Number: [D] Age (Circa): 2000

Category

Early 2000s French Clutches

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet
Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet Brand New in Box Comes with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag PHW
HERMES Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag PHW

HERMES Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Made in: France Year of Production: 2008 Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag GHW
Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag GHW

Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Made In: France Year of Production: 2007 Color: Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

1999 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm
1999 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm

1999 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm This HERMÈS Kelly 28cm is in Excellent Pre-Owned

Category

1990s Tote Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf 30 cm Birkin with Palladium
Hermès Black Box Calf 30 cm Birkin with Palladium

Hermès Black Box Calf 30 cm Birkin with Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Black Box Calf 30 cm Birkin is in pristine unworn condition with the

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Mini 18 cm Constance with Gold Hardware
Hermès Black Box Calf Mini 18 cm Constance with Gold Hardware

Hermès Black Box Calf Mini 18 cm Constance with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Black Box Calf Mini Constance in pristine condition. The Constance has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Black Box 28cm Sellier Rigid Kelly Bag GHW

Hermes Black Box 28cm Sellier Rigid Kelly Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Box 28cm Sellier Rigid Kelly Bag Features optional shoulder/crossbody strap Made In

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18
2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18

2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18 This HERMÈS Constance 18 is in Excellent Pre-Owned

Category

Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Birkin 30cm
2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Birkin 30cm

2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Birkin 30cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMES Black Box Calf Leather Birkin 30cm This HERMES Birkin 30cm is in Good Pre-Owned

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 Xupes Reference: HBJJLG023 Serial Number: (F

Category

1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2007 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm
2007 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm

2007 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Xupes Reference: CB235 Serial Number: [K] Age (Circa

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2010 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly Cut
2010 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly Cut

2010 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly Cut

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly Cut Serial Number: [N] Age (Circa): 2010 Accompanied

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf  35 cm Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware
Hermès Black Box Calf  35 cm Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Black Box Calf 35 cm Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Black Box Calf 35 cm Birkin- MINT condition In classic Hermès Box Calf leather, this

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf 25 cm Kelly with Gold hardware
Hermès Black Box Calf 25 cm Kelly with Gold hardware

Hermès Black Box Calf 25 cm Kelly with Gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Black Box Calf 25 cm Kelly is in totally pristine condition. Hermès bags are

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box  Shoulder Bag
Hermès Black Box  Shoulder Bag

Hermès Black Box Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Hermès black leather shoulder bag with gold-plated hardware, leather interior and multiple

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1999 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm
1999 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm

1999 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 28cm This HERMÈS Kelly 28cm is in Excellent Pre-Owned

Category

1990s French Tote Bags

2017 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Clouté Farming Bucket Bag
2017 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Clouté Farming Bucket Bag

2017 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Clouté Farming Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Clouté Farming Bucket Bag Reference: HB2405 Serial Number: A Age

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

2000 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly Danse Clutch
2000 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly Danse Clutch

2000 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly Danse Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Kelly Danse Clutch This HERMÈS Kelly Danse Clutch is in Excellent

Category

Early 2000s French Clutches

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier Serial Number: (V) Age (Circa): 1992

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB4453 Serial Number

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Serial Number: (U) Age (Circa): 1991

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Xupes Reference: HB3794 Serial Number

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB4453 Serial Number

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

1989 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
1989 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

1989 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Reference: HB2806 Serial Number: (S) Age

Category

1980s French Top Handle Bags

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm
1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Xupes Reference: HB2645 Serial Number: (V) Age

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm
1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Xupes Reference: HB2645 Serial Number: (V) Age

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

2002 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier
2002 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier

2002 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier This HERMÈS Kelly 32cm is in Excellent Pre-Owned

Category

20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Black Box Calf Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Black Box Calf Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1161 Brand: Hermès

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Bag, 1988
Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Bag, 1988

Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Bag, 1988

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Reference: HB2148 Serial Number: [B] Age

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

2010 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm
2010 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm

2010 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm This HERMÈS Birkin 35cm is in Very Good Pre

Category

2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Natural Chamonix Leather Bolide 31cm
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Natural Chamonix Leather Bolide 31cm

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Natural Chamonix Leather Bolide 31cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather & Natural Chamonix Leather Bolide 31cm Xupes Reference: HB3833

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2000 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier
2000 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

2000 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier Xupes Reference: HB3142 Serial Number: [D

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2011 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
2011 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

2011 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Xupes Reference: JJLG047 Serial Number

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1994 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
1994 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

1994 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Xupes Reference: JJLG045 Serial Number

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Box leather JOSEPHINE Belt 90
HERMES black Box leather JOSEPHINE Belt 90

HERMES black Box leather JOSEPHINE Belt 90

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Josephine' belt in black Veau Box leather with two Kelly-locks in PVD. Brand new Comes with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts

Hermes Black Box Calf Medor 23 Clutch
Hermes Black Box Calf Medor 23 Clutch

Hermes Black Box Calf Medor 23 Clutch

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermes Box calf clutch features calfskin leather, a frontal flap and gold-plated studded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

1960's HERMES black box leather bag
1960's HERMES black box leather bag

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. Numerous

Category

1960s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Long Flap Wallet 19her1231
Hermès Black Box Calf Long Flap Wallet 19her1231

Hermès Black Box Calf Long Flap Wallet 19her1231

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Serial Number/Date Code: U in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3.5" Width: .3" Height: 6.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather...

Category

20th Century Wallets

HERMES black box leather 'trim bag - 32 cm
HERMES black box leather 'trim bag - 32 cm

HERMES black box leather 'trim bag - 32 cm

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic jet black smooth leather 'trim' bag from Hermes with gilt hardware. 32 cm size. 1985. Made

Category

1980s French Tote Bags

Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly 35 Bag
Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly 35 Bag

Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Beautiful kelly 35 in black box leather. Overall still in very good condition. The corners has been

Category

1990s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Box Calf Birkin 35 GHW 1H0113
Hermes Black Box Calf Birkin 35 GHW 1H0113

Hermes Black Box Calf Birkin 35 GHW 1H0113

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: B in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 7" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB) Signs o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

2010 Hermes Black Box Leather Collier de Chien Belt
2010 Hermes Black Box Leather Collier de Chien Belt

2010 Hermes Black Box Leather Collier de Chien Belt

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Hermes collier de chien black box leather belt with gold hardware. Classy hermes statement piece

Category

2010s Belts

HERMES black Box KELLY I 28 SELLIER Bag VINTAGE
HERMES black Box KELLY I 28 SELLIER Bag VINTAGE

HERMES black Box KELLY I 28 SELLIER Bag VINTAGE

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Kelly l 28 Sellier' bag in black Veau Box leather. Vintage 1970. Lined in leather with two

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Box leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag Gold
HERMES black Box leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag Gold

HERMES black Box leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Kelly 35 Sellier' in Noir (black) Veau Box leather with gold-plated hardware

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: G in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: .5" Height: 6.4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Black Box Calf Birkin HAC 32 GHW 2H0509
Hermes Black Box Calf Birkin HAC 32 GHW 2H0509

Hermes Black Box Calf Birkin HAC 32 GHW 2H0509

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: W in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 6.5" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 4.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Palladium Hardware Rare!
Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Palladium Hardware Rare!

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Palladium Hardware Rare!

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

HERMES Kelly Dog Bracelet in Black BOX Leather Palladium HWHARDWARE The one, the only fabulous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

1960's HERMES black box leather top handle bag
1960's HERMES black box leather top handle bag

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

Category

1960s Handbags and Purses

HERMES black Box leather COLLIER DE CHIEN Belt 90
HERMES black Box leather COLLIER DE CHIEN Belt 90

HERMES black Box leather COLLIER DE CHIEN Belt 90

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès vintage Collier De Chien belt in black Box leather featuring gold-tone

Category

1980s Belts

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Hermes Black Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes black box you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Orange, Red and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes black box among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Black Box?

Prices for a hermes black box can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $153 and can go as high as $225,000, while, on average they fetch $6,323.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.