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Hermes Constance 24 Black

2011 Hermes Black Swift Leather Constance 24 Bag
2011 Hermes Black Swift Leather Constance 24 Bag

2011 Hermes Black Swift Leather Constance 24 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Classic constance 24 in black box leather with palladium hardware. Perfect for everyday bag. Slight

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Hermes 2016 Constance 24 Black Box Calfskin Bag GHW
Hermes 2016 Constance 24 Black Box Calfskin Bag GHW

Hermes 2016 Constance 24 Black Box Calfskin Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

A classic hermes constance 24 black box leather with gold hardware. Stamp X (2016). Overall in

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Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 24
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather Constance 24 Xupes Reference: HBJJLG014 Serial Number: Y Age (Circa

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2016 Hermès Black Swift Leather Constance 24
2016 Hermès Black Swift Leather Constance 24

2016 Hermès Black Swift Leather Constance 24

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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in

2016 Hermès Black Swift Leather Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Swift Leather Constance 24 Reference: HB2482 Serial Number: X Age (Circa): 2016

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2018 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 24
2018 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

2018 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in

2018 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather Constance 24 Xupes Reference: SKHB010 Serial Number: C Age (Circa

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Hermes Constance III Bag 24 Black Epsom Palladium
Hermes Constance III Bag 24 Black Epsom Palladium

Hermes Constance III Bag 24 Black Epsom Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Constance 24 bag features Black Epsom leather. Fresh with palladium

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Hermès Burgundy Constance 24 cm
Hermès Burgundy Constance 24 cm

Hermès Burgundy Constance 24 cm

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H 6.97 in W 9.45 in D 3 in

Hermès Burgundy Constance 24 cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted from deep burgundy box calf leather, the Burgundy Constance 24 cm bag is fashionably

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2018 Hermes Black Epsom Leather Constance 24
2018 Hermes Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

2018 Hermes Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

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H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in

2018 Hermes Black Epsom Leather Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather Constance 24 Reference: HB1958 Serial Number: C Age (Circa): 2018

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Hermes Constance 24 Vert De Gris Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance 24 Vert De Gris Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance 24 Vert De Gris Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Highly sought after and hard to acquire Hermes Constance 24 in extremely rare Vert De Gris color

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Hermès Constance 24 Blue Marine Alligator Mississippi Matte PHW
Hermès Constance 24 Blue Marine Alligator Mississippi Matte PHW

Hermès Constance 24 Blue Marine Alligator Mississippi Matte PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An exquisite Hermès Blue Marine Constance 24 cm of exotic matte Mississippi Alligator leather with

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Hermès Vert Titien Matte Alligator Leather Turquoise Marble Constance 24
Hermès Vert Titien Matte Alligator Leather Turquoise Marble Constance 24

Hermès Vert Titien Matte Alligator Leather Turquoise Marble Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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1980's Hermes Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24
1980's Hermes Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24

1980's Hermes Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24 Reference: HB2527 Serial

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Hermès Constance 24 Noir/Black Veau Madame Lizard Hardware
Hermès Constance 24 Noir/Black Veau Madame Lizard Hardware

Hermès Constance 24 Noir/Black Veau Madame Lizard Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Constance 24 in noir and veau madame with lizard hardware. This bag is unworn and comes as

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Hermes Constance 24 Black Crocodile leather Bag
Hermes Constance 24 Black Crocodile leather Bag

Hermes Constance 24 Black Crocodile leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Constance 24 in Crocodylus Porosus black clasp "H" gold plated flap. Width: 24, height: 20 Some

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Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24
Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

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H 7 in W 9 in D 3 in

Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Epsom 24 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior

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Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24
Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 3 in

Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

17.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Epsom 24 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Noir

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Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24
Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

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Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

17.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Epsom 24 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Noir

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Hermes Constance Bag Swift 24
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 24

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 24

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Hermes Constance Bag Swift 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift 24 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior Material

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Hermes Constance Handbag Box Calf 24
Hermes Constance Handbag Box Calf 24

Hermes Constance Handbag Box Calf 24

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Hermes Constance Handbag Box Calf 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Constance Handbag Box Calf 24, crafted from Bleu Indigo blue Box Calf leather, features

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Hermes Constance Bag Box Calf 24
Hermes Constance Bag Box Calf 24

Hermes Constance Bag Box Calf 24

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Hermes Constance Bag Box Calf 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

14" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Box Calf 24 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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Hermes  Constance Bag Chevre de Coromandel 24
Hermes  Constance Bag Chevre de Coromandel 24

Hermes Constance Bag Chevre de Coromandel 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Chevre de Coromandel 24 Exterior Material: Leather

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Hermes Black Epsom Leather Gold Finish Constance 24 Bag
Hermes Black Epsom Leather Gold Finish Constance 24 Bag

Hermes Black Epsom Leather Gold Finish Constance 24 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted from quality materials, your wardrobe is missing out on this beautifully made designer bag. Look your fashionable best in any outfit with this stylish bag that promises to el...

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Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24
Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24

Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24, crafted from Noir black Veau Doblis and

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Hermes Constance Marquette Bag Graine Monsieur with Lizard 24
Hermes Constance Marquette Bag Graine Monsieur with Lizard 24

Hermes Constance Marquette Bag Graine Monsieur with Lizard 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

7.5", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Marquette Bag Graine

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Hermes Bag Constance III 24 cm Swift Leather 89 Black Color PHW 2016
Hermes Bag Constance III 24 cm Swift Leather 89 Black Color PHW 2016

Hermes Bag Constance III 24 cm Swift Leather 89 Black Color PHW 2016

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Bag Constance III 24 cm Swift Leather 89 Black Color Palladium Hardware 2016 Pre-owned

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Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather GHW
Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather GHW

Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

"Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather with Gold Hardware. circa 1990 - 1996

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Hermès Constance III 24 Poche Dos Alligator Missi Lisse Maccasar GHW
Hermès Constance III 24 Poche Dos Alligator Missi Lisse Maccasar GHW

Hermès Constance III 24 Poche Dos Alligator Missi Lisse Maccasar GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

BRAND NEW Hermès Constance III 24 Poche Dos Alligator Missi Lisse Maccasar GHW The iconic

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Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 24 Bag
Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 24 Bag

Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 24 Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 24 Bag - Black Box Leather Body - Gold Hardware - Classic size

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Constance 24 cm Blue Saphir Epsom PHW
Constance 24 cm Blue Saphir Epsom PHW

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Located in London, GB

VERY GOOD DEAL! SHIPPING & INSURANCE INCLUDED! Of all Constance bags this is my favourite size

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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.

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 bagBirkin, 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.

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.