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Hermes Farming Picnic

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set

By Hermès

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” picnic equipment, Barenia Edition to include a pair of ...

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PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE

By Hermès

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this custom made pair of Champagne Buckets which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic ...

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PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE

PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE

By Hermès

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Wine Coolers which are part of a suite ...

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PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE

By Hermès

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Pitcher Jugs which are part of a suite ...

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Hermes Farming Picnic in Ratan/Wicker and Barenia Basket
Hermes Farming Picnic in Ratan/Wicker and Barenia Basket

Hermes Farming Picnic in Ratan/Wicker and Barenia Basket

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

“Adding a wicker bag tops off the look and has that perfect summery, feminine feel.” This bag has a country feel with the elegance of Hermès’s signature tan stitched leather. Basic...

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Hermes Swift Wicker Sac Farming Picnic Bag Naturel Vert Criquet 1H1118
Hermes Swift Wicker Sac Farming Picnic Bag Naturel Vert Criquet 1H1118

Hermes Swift Wicker Sac Farming Picnic Bag Naturel Vert Criquet 1H1118

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Hermes Swift Wicker Sac Farming Picnic Bag Naturel Vert Criquet 1H1118 Date Code/Serial Number: Y Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 7.5 " Shoulder H...

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Hermès Barenia Leather and Woven Osier Wicker Picnic Farming Bucket Bag, 2015
Hermès Barenia Leather and Woven Osier Wicker Picnic Farming Bucket Bag, 2015

Hermès Barenia Leather and Woven Osier Wicker Picnic Farming Bucket Bag, 2015

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Barenia Leather & Woven Osier Wicker Picnic Farming Bucket Bag Reference: HB1924 Serial Number: T Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Protective Felt Aut...

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very rare HERMES Farming Picnic Osier bag in wicker and veau barenia leather
very rare HERMES Farming Picnic Osier bag in wicker and veau barenia leather

very rare HERMES Farming Picnic Osier bag in wicker and veau barenia leather

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare Hermès Farming Picnic Osier bag in wicker and veau barenia leather designed by Hermes dating to spring/summer of 2015.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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