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Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Emerald Shiny Niloticus bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Emerald Shiny Niloticus bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Emerald Shiny Niloticus bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Emerald Shiny Niloticus bag. GHW. Plastic on the hardware. Beautiful

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Kelly Bag GHW Made in: France Year of Production: 2019

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Limited edition Vintage Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Sellier bag featured in Black

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag

Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Kelly bag from Hermes, designed in a gorgeous trapezoid shape and made with the most luxurious leathers

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Box Calf Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag
Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Box Calf Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag

Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Box Calf Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Houston, US

: 1,300.00 grams Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Box Calf Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag. The metal was

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW
Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW

Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW SKU: 129231 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Swift Kelly Moove PHW
Hermès Black Swift Kelly Moove PHW

Hermès Black Swift Kelly Moove PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Swift Kelly Moove PHW SKU: Z149364 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW
Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW

Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW SKU: 141338 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Etoupe Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Etoupe Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Etoupe Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Etoupe Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z153112 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW SKU: Z153099 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z152796 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW
Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW

Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW SKU: Z152638 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW
Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW

Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW SKU: Z152540 Condition: Pre-owned

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z152090 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW
Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW

Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW SKU: Z150256 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly

Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW
Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW

Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW SKU: 130313 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW
Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW

Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW SKU: 140237 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bleu Orange Togo Kelly Depeche 25 PHW
Hermès Bleu Orange Togo Kelly Depeche 25 PHW

Hermès Bleu Orange Togo Kelly Depeche 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Bleu Orange Togo Kelly Depeche 25 PHW SKU: 152582 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets

Hermès Blue Frida Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW
Hermès Blue Frida Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW

Hermès Blue Frida Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Blue Frida Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW SKU: Z151201 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z151491 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Limited Edition Navy Kelly Ghillies Wallet
Hermès Limited Edition Navy Kelly Ghillies Wallet

Hermès Limited Edition Navy Kelly Ghillies Wallet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Comes with original box and dust bag - Stamp X, Year 2016 - Condition: Excellent This pre-owned wallet

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2010s British Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW
Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW

Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW SKU: Z151291 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW
Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW

Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW SKU: 131406 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Swift Padded Palladium Hardware
Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Swift Padded Palladium Hardware

Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Swift Padded Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

its full original packaging, including the Hermès Lock & Key, dust bag, and box. Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW
Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW SKU: Z149959 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Kelly Wallet To Go PHW
Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Kelly Wallet To Go PHW

Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Kelly Wallet To Go PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

requires 20 hours of work. As is the case for other Hermes products, the Kelly bag is handmade by a unique

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 36 Noir Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermes Kelly 36 Noir Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermes Kelly 36 Noir Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Kelly 36 is entirely hand-stitched in France. making it an ideal opportunity to own an iconic Hermès

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag
Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

you have any additional questions. All of our pre-owned Hermès bags have gone through a professional

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

HERMES Oz white calfskin leather silver Kelly turnlock mules EU37
HERMES Oz white calfskin leather silver Kelly turnlock mules EU37

HERMES Oz white calfskin leather silver Kelly turnlock mules EU37

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Oz white calfskin leather silver Kelly turnlock mules EU37 Reference: KYCG/A00116 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Low Heels

Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 PHW
Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 PHW

Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW
Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW

Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes "Kelly" Bag 25 Epsom Leather T5 Pink Jaipur GHW

Hermes "Kelly" Bag 25 Epsom Leather T5 Pink Jaipur GHW

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes "Kelly" Bag 25 Epsom Leather T5 Pink Jaipur GHW Pristine condition. Pre-owned and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage "Kelly" Black Box Calf Leather 32 cm Flap Bag
Hermes Vintage "Kelly" Black Box Calf Leather 32 cm Flap Bag

Hermes Vintage "Kelly" Black Box Calf Leather 32 cm Flap Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

, and keys. Made in: France Color: Black Content: Box Calf Leather Condition: Pre-owned. Slight

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sterling Silver ST "Kelly GM" Turnlock Wide Bangle Bracelet
Hermes Sterling Silver ST "Kelly GM" Turnlock Wide Bangle Bracelet

Hermes Sterling Silver ST "Kelly GM" Turnlock Wide Bangle Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

This "Kelly GM" bracelet is fashioned after the lock on the iconic Hermes bag. Sterling silver with

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Light Blue Taurillon Togo Leather Extra Large Kelly 50 Cm Travel Bag
Hermès Light Blue Taurillon Togo Leather Extra Large Kelly 50 Cm Travel Bag

Hermès Light Blue Taurillon Togo Leather Extra Large Kelly 50 Cm Travel Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Kelly 50cm pre-owned *INCLUDES: DUST BAG, LOCK, KEYS (2), AND STRAP. 14"H x 9"D x 20

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag
Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag

Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

, Joan Rivers, Kelly Osbourne and Kim Kardashian The bag is in pre-owned excellent Payment by

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag 35cm GHW
Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag 35cm GHW

Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag 35cm GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

and Kim Kardashian The bag is in pre-owned excellent

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag
Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

designer resale revolution! Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag

Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Vintage Kelly bag in 'Miel,' Porosus crocodile leather with gold- plated hardware. The

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Lakis 35 Bag
Hermes Kelly Lakis 35 Bag

Hermes Kelly Lakis 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 35cm Kelly bag in leather and canvas with palladium hardware.This Kelly bag features two

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Tan 1979 Kelly 32 Bag
Hermes Tan 1979 Kelly 32 Bag

Hermes Tan 1979 Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Vintage Tan Hermes 1979 Kelly 32 Bag. The Kelly 32 bag features a leather body

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Kelly Bag-35cm
Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Kelly Bag-35cm

Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Kelly Bag-35cm

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Leather Kelly Bag-35cm with detachable strap and Silver hardware. This

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Black Vintage Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Bag
Black Vintage Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Bag

Black Vintage Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage black Kelly Retourne 28cm leather satchel by Hermes. Top carry handle

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes White Gulliver 28cm Kelly Retourne Bag
Hermes White Gulliver 28cm Kelly Retourne Bag

Hermes White Gulliver 28cm Kelly Retourne Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

soft-to-the-touch texture and noticeably luminous finish, this vintage, Kelly Retourne bag is a true

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 2014 Black Togo 35cm Kelly Bag GHW
Hermes 2014 Black Togo 35cm Kelly Bag GHW

Hermes 2014 Black Togo 35cm Kelly Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

hardware Interior Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition Includes: Hermes box, one large dust bag, two

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly Bag Pre Owned For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes kelly bag pre owned for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes kelly bag pre owned 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. Finding a hermes kelly bag pre owned for sale for women should be easy, but there are 59 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly Bag Pre Owned?

Prices for a hermes kelly bag pre owned can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $160 and can go as high as $149,925, while, on average they fetch $14,970.

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.