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French Ceramic Bleus D'ailleurs Pair Of Dessert Plates By Hermes
French Ceramic Bleus D'ailleurs Pair Of Dessert Plates By Hermes

French Ceramic Bleus D'ailleurs Pair Of Dessert Plates By Hermes

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hermès' Bleus d’Ailleurs pair of dessert plates, crafted in France from blue and white porcelain

Category

20th Century French Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Hermès Set of 2 Plates Sihouettes Collection
Hermès Set of 2 Plates Sihouettes Collection

Hermès Set of 2 Plates Sihouettes Collection

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Super Cute Set of 2 Authentic Hermès Plates From the “SILHOUETTES” collection Depicting a little

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Table

Piatto di Hermès in porcellana "Cocarde de soie" 1980s
Piatto di Hermès in porcellana "Cocarde de soie" 1980s

Piatto di Hermès in porcellana "Cocarde de soie" 1980s

By Hermès

Located in Palermo, PA

Hermès Porcelain Plate, Cocarde de Soie. This exquisite piece features beautiful colors and dates

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Paris "Balcon du Guadalquivir" 12 Bread Plates No. 6
Hermès Paris "Balcon du Guadalquivir" 12 Bread Plates No. 6

Hermès Paris "Balcon du Guadalquivir" 12 Bread Plates No. 6

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS Paris Balcon du GuadalquivirService – 12 Bread Plates in Platinum-Glazed Porcelain Bread

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Set of 5 Stirrups Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates
Hermès Set of 5 Stirrups Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates

Hermès Set of 5 Stirrups Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Set of 5 Collectible Authentic Hermès Plates These plates were made to celebrate the equestrian

Category

Late 20th Century French Miscellaneous

Hermès Flower Bracelet Gold Plated Leather
Hermès Flower Bracelet Gold Plated Leather

Hermès Flower Bracelet Gold Plated Leather

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bracelet Probably one of the rarest Hermès bracelets Called "FLORA

Category

20th Century Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

Vermeil, Silver, Gold Plate

Hermes Leather & Gold Plate Open Cuff Bracelet
Hermes Leather & Gold Plate Open Cuff Bracelet

Hermes Leather & Gold Plate Open Cuff Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Leather & Gold Plate Open Cuff Bracelet Burgundy leather with gold detail along the centre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Gold Plated Mirror by Hermès Paris
Gold Plated Mirror by Hermès Paris

Gold Plated Mirror by Hermès Paris

$4,746Sale Price|24% Off

Gold Plated Mirror by Hermès Paris

By Hermès

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

A very rare table mirror by Hermès Paris – an eagle sitting on a base with its wings spread wide

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Hermes Porcelain Toucan Plate
Hermes Porcelain Toucan Plate

Hermes Porcelain Toucan Plate

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Why not get your fine china from the most luxurious fashion house of Hermes? The quality and love

Category

20th Century French For The Table

1990's Hermes Enamel And Gold Plate Bar Pin
1990's Hermes Enamel And Gold Plate Bar Pin

1990's Hermes Enamel And Gold Plate Bar Pin

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chic Hermes gold plate and pink enamel bar pin from the late 1990's. In excellent condition with

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermès Small Silver Plate Metal Vase
Hermès Small Silver Plate Metal Vase

Hermès Small Silver Plate Metal Vase

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès abstract silver plate small petal vase. Minor wear and scuffs. Top opening 1.5”. Please

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Centerpieces

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Chain Vase
HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Chain Vase

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Chain Vase

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plate vase featuring a chain detail. Embossed HERMES PARIS. Indicative

Category

20th Century French Vases

Hermes 24K Gold Plated Scarf Ring
Hermes 24K Gold Plated Scarf Ring

Hermes 24K Gold Plated Scarf Ring

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

creativity - the Hermes 24K Gold Plated Scarf Ring. This beautiful circular scarf ring is crafted from 24K

Category

Early 2000s French Scarves

Hermès Porcelain Plate "Cocarde de soie"
Hermès Porcelain Plate "Cocarde de soie"

Hermès Porcelain Plate "Cocarde de soie"

By Hermès

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Hermès porcelain plate "Cocarde de soie".

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Clic H Bracelet Palladium-Plated White
Hermès Clic H Bracelet Palladium-Plated White

Hermès Clic H Bracelet Palladium-Plated White

By Hermès

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

This elegant Hermès Clic H bracelet is crafted with palladium-plated metal and features a white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Enamel, Palladium

Hermes Rallye 24 Limoge Porcelain Oval Plate
Hermes Rallye 24 Limoge Porcelain Oval Plate

Hermes Rallye 24 Limoge Porcelain Oval Plate

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Hermes Rallye 24 Limoge Porcelain Oval Plate From a sought-after, discontinued

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ceramics

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Paper Holder or Desk Accessory
Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Paper Holder or Desk Accessory

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Paper Holder or Desk Accessory

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

Paris and is polished silver plate. It was designed by Ravinet Denfort for Hermes. The elegant horse or

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Plate 59her723
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Plate 59her723

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Plate 59her723

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 5.5" Width: .1" Height: 1.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.25/10 or A+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excellent Interior: Excellent Edges: Excellent

Category

20th Century Miscellaneous

Hermès Enamel Printed Bracelet Columns Patterns Gold Plated Hdw Size 65
Hermès Enamel Printed Bracelet Columns Patterns Gold Plated Hdw Size 65

Hermès Enamel Printed Bracelet Columns Patterns Gold Plated Hdw Size 65

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

printed and yellow gold plated hardware Colorways: White, Red, Green, Golden "HERMÈS PARIS" in golden

Category

1990s Austrian More Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

HERMES gold plated CLASSIC H 32MM Belt Buckle
HERMES gold plated CLASSIC H 32MM Belt Buckle

HERMES gold plated CLASSIC H 32MM Belt Buckle

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Classic H 32mm belt buckle is crafted in luxurious gold-plated metal

Category

2010s Belts

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray, Bowl And Barware France
Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray, Bowl And Barware France

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray, Bowl And Barware France

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing vintage Hermès rare silver plate double tray or bowl has the center of a rendition of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather  Desk Accessory 1970's
Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather  Desk Accessory 1970's

Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather Desk Accessory 1970's

By Hermès

Located in Lausanne, CH

Vintage Hermès, Paris, an elegant desk accessory. The paperweight is in the shape of a decimal

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Crocodile Porosus Palladium Plated 'H' Buckle Belt
Hermes Crocodile Porosus Palladium Plated 'H' Buckle Belt

Hermes Crocodile Porosus Palladium Plated 'H' Buckle Belt

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Hermes Crocodile Porosus Palladium Plated 'H' Buckle Belt Burgundy belt crafted from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belts

20th Century French Silver Plate & Gilt Table Lighter By Hermès, Paris c.1960
20th Century French Silver Plate & Gilt Table Lighter By Hermès, Paris c.1960

20th Century French Silver Plate & Gilt Table Lighter By Hermès, Paris c.1960

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb 20th Century French silver plated table lighter by Hermès, Paris. Crafted in a cylinder

Category

20th Century French Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermès 1986 Le Toucans Rare Limoges Porcelain Plate Set
Hermès 1986 Le Toucans Rare Limoges Porcelain Plate Set

Hermès 1986 Le Toucans Rare Limoges Porcelain Plate Set

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Rare Limoges porcelain crockery composed of 5 dinner plates and 5 dessert

Category

1980s French For The Table

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Chain Motif Bottle Coaster
HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Chain Motif Bottle Coaster

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Chain Motif Bottle Coaster

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plated metal bottle coaster featuring an iconic chain motif to the rim

Category

20th Century French For The Table

Grey & Yellow Gold Plated Hermes Clic H Bangle Bracelet
Grey & Yellow Gold Plated Hermes Clic H Bangle Bracelet

Grey & Yellow Gold Plated Hermes Clic H Bangle Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Grey enamel and yellow gold plated Clic H bangle bracelet by Hermes. Hinge closure. 0.5" width

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Hermes Passifolia Dinner Plate #2 Set of 2
Hermes Passifolia Dinner Plate #2 Set of 2

Hermes Passifolia Dinner Plate #2 Set of 2

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a set of two (2) Hermes Dinner Plates #2 featured in the classic Hermes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Table

HERMÈS Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Plate
HERMÈS Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Plate

HERMÈS Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Plate

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès stirrup shaped plate Prix De Diane 1990. The 1990 Prix de Diane (French Oaks) was won by

Category

1990s French Miscellaneous

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Hammered Small Ball Vase
HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Hammered Small Ball Vase

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Hammered Small Ball Vase

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plate small ball vase on pedestal featuring an hammered design. Embossed

Category

20th Century French Vases

Hermes Paperweight Leather and Gold Plate Belt Buckle
Hermes Paperweight Leather and Gold Plate Belt Buckle

Hermes Paperweight Leather and Gold Plate Belt Buckle

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermes -Paperweight leather and gold plate representing a belt buckle - personal item with a date

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermes Equestrian Desk Notepad, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
Hermes Equestrian Desk Notepad, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie

Hermes Equestrian Desk Notepad, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Equestrian Desk Notepad, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie Silvered brass desk notepad. This

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Hermes Palladium Plated Olga Chain Belt With Signature Charms
Hermes Palladium Plated Olga Chain Belt With Signature Charms

Hermes Palladium Plated Olga Chain Belt With Signature Charms

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Hermes Palladium Plated Olga Chain Belt With Signature Charms Palladium plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belts

Hermès Vintage Enamel Printed Bracelet Kimonos et Inros Gold Plated Hdw Size 65
Hermès Vintage Enamel Printed Bracelet Kimonos et Inros Gold Plated Hdw Size 65

Hermès Vintage Enamel Printed Bracelet Kimonos et Inros Gold Plated Hdw Size 65

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Lovely Authentic Hermès Bracelet Pattern: "Kimonos et Inros" Made in Austria Made of Printed

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian More Bracelets

Materials

Enamel, Gold Plate

HERMES Vintage Silver Plated Horse Head Equestrian Desk Tray
HERMES Vintage Silver Plated Horse Head Equestrian Desk Tray

HERMES Vintage Silver Plated Horse Head Equestrian Desk Tray

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plated horse head equestrian desk tray featuring a crosshatching design

Category

20th Century French For The Desk

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Bit Double Pot
HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Bit Double Pot

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Bit Double Pot

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plate double pot featuring an equestrian horse bit design handle. Embossed

Category

20th Century French For The Table

Hermes Vintage Gold Plated H Box Leather Constance 22 Bag
Hermes Vintage Gold Plated H Box Leather Constance 22 Bag

Hermes Vintage Gold Plated H Box Leather Constance 22 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hermes Vintage Gold Plated H Box Leather Constance 22 Bag *Marked B in Circle (1980) *Made it

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Wrist Watches

Brass and Silver Plated Box with Horse Decoration by Hermes, France, c. 1955
Brass and Silver Plated Box with Horse Decoration by Hermes, France, c. 1955

Brass and Silver Plated Box with Horse Decoration by Hermes, France, c. 1955

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Segmented silver box with a mahogany interior, and two slots. Likely designed to hold cards.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Hermes Clic Kelly 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Hermes Clic Kelly 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet

Hermes Clic Kelly 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes Clic Kelly 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet is an exquisite piece of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

1990's ilver plated and leather vide poche by Hermès
1990's ilver plated and leather vide poche by Hermès

1990's ilver plated and leather vide poche by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1990's Silver plated and purple leather vide poche by Hermès Great quality and condition Made in

Category

1990s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Clic H 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Hermes Clic H 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet

Hermes Clic H 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes Clic H 18k Gold Plated & White Enamel Bangle Bracelet is a stunning example of luxury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

HERMES by EMILE PUIFORCAT Silver Plate Wine Taster, Bordeaux 2005
HERMES by EMILE PUIFORCAT Silver Plate Wine Taster, Bordeaux 2005

HERMES by EMILE PUIFORCAT Silver Plate Wine Taster, Bordeaux 2005

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES by EMILE PUIFORCAT vintage rare silver plate wine taster. Traditional Bordeaux region wine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Table

Hermes Mosaique Au 24 Dessert Plate Gold New w/Box
Hermes Mosaique Au 24 Dessert Plate Gold New w/Box

Hermes Mosaique Au 24 Dessert Plate Gold New w/Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a gold Hermes Mosaique Au 24 Dessert Plate featured in porcelain. The mosaic

Category

2010s French Decorative Objects

Hermes Vintage Art de la Table Wood Shelf Talker Square Plate
Hermes Vintage Art de la Table Wood Shelf Talker Square Plate

Hermes Vintage Art de la Table Wood Shelf Talker Square Plate

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes Shelf talker/Plate with 'Hermes Art de la table - Paris' lettering. Square-shaped

Category

1990s French Decorative Objects

Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s
Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s

Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s. This Hermès metallic dish with

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hermes Rolling 18k Yellow & White Gold 2 plate Ring W/Box
Hermes Rolling 18k Yellow & White Gold 2 plate Ring W/Box

Hermes Rolling 18k Yellow & White Gold 2 plate Ring W/Box

By Hermès

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A sophisticated Hermès ring, crafted in France, featuring an elegant intertwining design of 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Passifolia Small Tray no 1 / Sushi Plate New w/Box
Hermes Passifolia Small Tray no 1 / Sushi Plate New w/Box

Hermes Passifolia Small Tray no 1 / Sushi Plate New w/Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Guaranteed authentic Hermes Soy Dish / Sushi Plate featured in the classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Table

Hermès GOLD PLATED L'HOMME PEUT EMBELLIR LA TERRE CADENA CHARM
Hermès GOLD PLATED L'HOMME PEUT EMBELLIR LA TERRE CADENA CHARM

Hermès GOLD PLATED L'HOMME PEUT EMBELLIR LA TERRE CADENA CHARM

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès GOLD PLATED L'HOMME PEUT EMBELLIR LA TERRE CADENA CHARM CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wallets and Small Accessories

HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated & Leather
HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated & Leather

HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated & Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

A round desk-box designed by Hermès Paris. This is a rare round desk-box created in Paris France

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s
Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s

Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Hermès and executed by silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie, very rare exquisite

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France
Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France

Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of Hermès jewelry dishes. Hermès stamped on the side or base of each piece. Silver

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

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Hermes Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of hermes plates available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Gold Plate and Enamel, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 331 vintage editions and 578 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of hermes plates to choose from, but Contemporary and Artisan hermes plates are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Hermès and Cartier are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Coral versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of rose cut and uncut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of hermes plates, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Hermes Plates?

On average, hermes plates at 1stDibs sell for $661, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $112,635 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.