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Hermes Marqueterie

Hermès “Marqueterie” Porcelain LG Dish
Hermès “Marqueterie” Porcelain LG Dish

Hermès “Marqueterie” Porcelain LG Dish

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès “Marqueterie” de Pierres d’Orient Etoupe d’Occident porcelain serving dish.

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Hermès Marqueterie de Pierres D'Orient
Hermès Marqueterie de Pierres D'Orient

Hermès Marqueterie de Pierres D'Orient

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Marqueterie de Pierres D'Orient plate is a vintage piece made from porcelain features an octagonal shape and elegant design.

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Hermès "Marqueterie d’Orient" LG Dish

Hermès "Marqueterie d’Orient" LG Dish

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermès of Paris "Marqueterie" of oriental and occidental stones dish features an octagonal shape and elegant design.

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Hermes "Marqueterie de Pierres d'Orient... Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer
Hermes "Marqueterie de Pierres d'Orient... Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer

Hermes "Marqueterie de Pierres d'Orient... Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Multicolor porcelain mini square organizer "Marqueterie de Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident" featuring a square shape, a under leather bottom with a Hermes signature.

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1980s French Decorative Objects

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Flora Marqueterie Francoise Heron 1960
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Flora Marqueterie Francoise Heron 1960

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Flora Marqueterie Francoise Heron 1960

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare opportunity to get this lovely authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "FLORA MARQUETERIE" Pattern: flowers and butterflies Designed by Françoise Héron in 1960 Made of 100% Silk Col...

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Hermes Marqueterie Dessert Plate

Hermes Marqueterie Dessert Plate

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermés "Marqueterie" de Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident dessert plate.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Hermès Marqueterie Plate Dish 57her723
Hermès Marqueterie Plate Dish 57her723

Hermès Marqueterie Plate Dish 57her723

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 7" Width: .1" Height: 1.4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Very Minor Scratching Interior: Very Minor Scratching Edges:...

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Hermès Marqueterie Mug Cup Glass 56her723
Hermès Marqueterie Mug Cup Glass 56her723

Hermès Marqueterie Mug Cup Glass 56her723

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 4" Width: .1" Height: 2.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT minus CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Very Minor Markings Interior: Excellent Edges: Exce...

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HERMES "Marqueterie de Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident" Coffee and Tea Service
HERMES "Marqueterie de Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident" Coffee and Tea Service

HERMES "Marqueterie de Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident" Coffee and Tea Service

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

This collection of porcelain was inspired by the art of marquetry as it was practiced with inlaid marble in 16th century in Florence. These original creations’ trompe-l’œil decors fe...

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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.

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