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Hermes Bangle Platinum Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle Platinum Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle Platinum Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features a platinum-plated with a printed pattern enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Bangles

1970's Silver plated small vide poche by Hermès
1970's Silver plated small vide poche by Hermès

1970's Silver plated small vide poche by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

1970's Silver plated ashtray or vide poche by Hermès

Category

Vintage 1970s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hermes Gold Plated Medor Watch with Yellow Leather Strap
Vintage Hermes Gold Plated Medor Watch with Yellow Leather Strap

Vintage Hermes Gold Plated Medor Watch with Yellow Leather Strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Ladies Gold Plated stainless steel Medor quartz Wristwatch with a yellow leather watchband.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Long Necklace with Pendant in Swift with Gold-Plated Hardware
Hermes Long Necklace with Pendant in Swift with Gold-Plated Hardware

Hermes Long Necklace with Pendant in Swift with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Hermes long necklace with Pendant in Swift with gold-plated hardware.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermès Caleche Enamel Gold Plated Narrow Bracelet
Hermès Caleche Enamel Gold Plated Narrow Bracelet

Hermès Caleche Enamel Gold Plated Narrow Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermès bracelet is a luxurious accessory. Crafted with precision, it features a slim design plated in lustrous gold with exquisite enamel detailing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Set of Six Hermes Papillons Porcelain Plate
Set of Six Hermes Papillons Porcelain Plate

Set of Six Hermes Papillons Porcelain Plate

By Hermès

Located in Lahaska, PA

Set of six porcelain dishes, crafted by Hermes for Papillons collection. Plate measures 8" in diameter.

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Rivale bracelet black and gold plated
Hermes Rivale bracelet black and gold plated

Hermes Rivale bracelet black and gold plated

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Rivale bracelet Black barenia leather Gold plated hardware Hermes Paris Made In France Stamp Q 2013 New condition – Never worn Dimensions : 14,25 x 0,4 inch...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bracelets

Vintage Hermes Carrick Gold Plated Quartz Watch
Vintage Hermes Carrick Gold Plated Quartz Watch

Vintage Hermes Carrick Gold Plated Quartz Watch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice Vintage Hermes Carrick Quartz Watch. Really good condition, some small signs of wear. Band not from hermes, just generic leather band. Buckle Hermes

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Hermes Clip on Earring 18 Karat Gold Plate Color Full Pattern
Hermes Clip on Earring 18 Karat Gold Plate Color Full Pattern

Hermes Clip on Earring 18 Karat Gold Plate Color Full Pattern

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

HERMES Clip-on Earring Diameter= 27mm Weight= 25gr

Category

2010s Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with a cook  by Hermès
1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with a cook  by Hermès

1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with a cook by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with a cook by Hermès France Great condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Bronze silver plated stirrup cards holder by Hermès
Bronze silver plated stirrup cards holder by Hermès

Bronze silver plated stirrup cards holder by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Bronze silver plated stirrup cards holder by Hermès Made in France

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

1970's silver plated magnificent lens by Hermès
1970's silver plated magnificent lens by Hermès

1970's silver plated magnificent lens by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

1970's Silver plated magnificent lens Signed Hermès Paris Made in France One little ship to the glass ( No big deal)

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hermes Black Lizard Leather Gold Plated Steel "Medor" Studded Watch
Vintage Hermes Black Lizard Leather Gold Plated Steel "Medor" Studded Watch

Vintage Hermes Black Lizard Leather Gold Plated Steel "Medor" Studded Watch

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Size: 23 mm Color: Black,Gold, Style: Medor Made In: Swiss Made Fabric Content: Lizard, Gold-Plated Metal, Stainless Steel Item Specifics & Details: Circa 1992. This vintage "Medor" ...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Hermes by Ravinet Denfert Silver Plated Pipe Holder
Hermes by Ravinet Denfert Silver Plated Pipe Holder

Hermes by Ravinet Denfert Silver Plated Pipe Holder

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Silver plated Hermes par Ravinet denfert Pipe Holder Really Goood condition Size 6 inches

Category

1970s French Decorative Objects

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Bangles

Hermes Bangle Platinum Plated Extra Wide, Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle Platinum Plated Extra Wide, Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle Platinum Plated Extra Wide, Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This extra wide Hermes bangle features platinum plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Artist Bangles

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Bangles

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an 18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Artist Bangles

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an 18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Bangles

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an 18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Artist Bangles

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an 18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Bangles

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold-Plated Printed Enamel

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an 18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel.

Category

2010s Art Deco Bangles

Vintage Hermes 60's silver plated Letter Opener
Vintage Hermes 60's silver plated Letter Opener

Vintage Hermes 60's silver plated Letter Opener

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes 60's Horse Head Vintage Silver Letter Opener Good vintage condition but it presents some signs of wear Lenght 21 cm

Category

1970s French Decorative Objects

1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with an Angel playing violin by Hermès
1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with an Angel playing violin by Hermès

1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with an Angel playing violin by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with an Angel playing violin by Hermès France Great condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Ladies Hermes Paris Loquet Gold-Plated Bracelet Quartz Watch
Ladies Hermes Paris Loquet Gold-Plated Bracelet Quartz Watch

Ladies Hermes Paris Loquet Gold-Plated Bracelet Quartz Watch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Brand Hermes Model Paris Loquet L01.201 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Gold Plated Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Gold Plated Steel Clasp / ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017
Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017

Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017 Pristine condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017
Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017

Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Bracelet "Clic H" Gold Plated Hardware Peche Melba Color PM Size S 2017 Pristine condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Lions theme, 8.3"
Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Lions theme, 8.3"

Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Lions theme, 8.3"

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Lions theme, 8.3" Pristine condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Panther theme, 8.3"
Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Panther theme, 8.3"

Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Panther theme, 8.3"

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes "Carnets d'Equateur" Dessert plate, Panther theme, 8.3" Pristine condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ceramics

Vintage Hermes 60's silver plated small tray / Stowage tray
Vintage Hermes 60's silver plated small tray / Stowage tray

Vintage Hermes 60's silver plated small tray / Stowage tray

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes 60's silver plated small tray / Stowage tray Good vintage condition but it presents some signs of wear Diameter 14 cm

Category

1970s French Decorative Objects

Hermes Stainless Steel and Gold Plate Arceau Clipper Quartz Watch
Hermes Stainless Steel and Gold Plate Arceau Clipper Quartz Watch

Hermes Stainless Steel and Gold Plate Arceau Clipper Quartz Watch

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, NY

Classic Hermes stainless steel Arceau clipper watch Quartz movement Iconic H clipper bracelet gold-plated White Dial with signature Arceau style hour markers Case 33 mm wide (1.29...

Category

2010s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Plated Extra Wide, Printed Enamel, Balloon
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Plated Extra Wide, Printed Enamel, Balloon

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Plated Extra Wide, Printed Enamel, Balloon

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This extra wide Hermes bangle features an 18 Karat gold plated with a printed enamel balloon.

Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Bangles

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold Plated Printed Enamel Horse Pattern
Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold Plated Printed Enamel Horse Pattern

Hermes Bangle 18 Karat Gold Plated Printed Enamel Horse Pattern

By Hermès

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

This Hermes bangle features an 18 Karat gold plated with a printed horse pattern enamel.

Category

2010s Austrian Bangles

Ladies Hermes Paris Loquet L01.201 Gold-Plated Bracelet Quartz Watch
Ladies Hermes Paris Loquet L01.201 Gold-Plated Bracelet Quartz Watch

Ladies Hermes Paris Loquet L01.201 Gold-Plated Bracelet Quartz Watch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Brand Hermes Model Paris Loquet L01.201 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Gold Plated Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Gold Plated Steel Clasp / ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Hermes Yellow Courcheval Gold Plated Stainless Steel Medor Quartz Wristwatch
Hermes Yellow Courcheval Gold Plated Stainless Steel Medor Quartz Wristwatch

Hermes Yellow Courcheval Gold Plated Stainless Steel Medor Quartz Wristwatch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This stunning style made of gold plated stainless steel features swiss quartz movement, white dial, sapphire crystal push-pull crown, and adjustable Yellow courcheval band with an He...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Hermes France Ruler
Hermes France Ruler

Hermes France Ruler

Unavailable|$2,800

Hermes France Ruler

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Most impressive ruler. Made and signed by HERMES. Very heavy gauge silver plate. Rounded corners and a soft curvature on top.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Magnifyer
Hermes Magnifyer

Hermes Magnifyer

Unavailable

Hermes Magnifyer

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

great figural question mark magnifyer

Category

Vintage 1960s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

HERMES Table Box

HERMES Table Box

Unavailable|$9,000

HERMES Table Box

By Hermès

Located in Greenwich, CT

A silver plated table box of rectangular form with hinged handles and cover inset with Hermes silk scarf

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Serpent Box
Hermes Serpent Box

Hermes Serpent Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

rare Hermes Serpent box with gold and silver plate. The top has engine turning.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Equestrian Box
Hermes Equestrian Box

Hermes Equestrian Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Silver and gold plated Hermes paris equestrian box

Category

Vintage 1960s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Cake/ Dessert Plate from Siesta Collection Hermès Paris, Fine Porcelain Limoges
Cake/ Dessert Plate from Siesta Collection Hermès Paris, Fine Porcelain Limoges

Cake/ Dessert Plate from Siesta Collection Hermès Paris, Fine Porcelain Limoges

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Cake/ dessert plate from Siesta Collection Hermès Paris, made with fine porcelain from Limoges France.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Hermes Coccard De Soir Porcelain Fruit Dish Plate
Set of 12 Hermes Coccard De Soir Porcelain Fruit Dish Plate

Set of 12 Hermes Coccard De Soir Porcelain Fruit Dish Plate

By Hermès

Located in Lahaska, PA

Set of 12 blue porcelain fruit dishes, crafted by Hermes for Coccard de Soir collection. Plates measure 8 5/8" in diameter.

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Papillons Porcelain Tea Cup with Plate, Set of 16 Pieces
Hermes Papillons Porcelain Tea Cup with Plate, Set of 16 Pieces

Hermes Papillons Porcelain Tea Cup with Plate, Set of 16 Pieces

By Hermès

Located in Lahaska, PA

16-piece Hermes porcelain tea cup and dish set for eight, designed for Papillons collection.

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Crocodile Skin Cuff Bracelet "Chaine D'ancre" with Gold Plated Links
Hermes Crocodile Skin Cuff Bracelet "Chaine D'ancre" with Gold Plated Links

Hermes Crocodile Skin Cuff Bracelet "Chaine D'ancre" with Gold Plated Links

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fits average size wrist, interior circumference 6.3" Hermes Chaine d'ancre cuff bracelet in black crocodile skin with gold plated links.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Hermes Rope Magnifier
Hermes Rope Magnifier

Hermes Rope Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

An iconic magnifier from Hermes, done in their classic rope motif. An excellent addition to any desk or table, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Beige Blue & Brown Enameled & Gold Plated Printed Bangle Size 65
Hermes Beige Blue & Brown Enameled & Gold Plated Printed Bangle Size 65

Hermes Beige Blue & Brown Enameled & Gold Plated Printed Bangle Size 65

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Comes in a pouch. Detailed with luxe gold plating, this round bangle features a multicolor enamel print. Additional measurement: Top Opening Diameter 2.5" Condition details: Pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Hermes Desk Box
Hermes Desk Box

Hermes Desk Box

Unavailable|$1,700

Hermes Desk Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Silver plate Hermes desk box with engine turning motif on the top.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Brand New Hermès Padlock in gold plated metal for Birkin or Kelly handbags
Brand New Hermès Padlock in gold plated metal for Birkin or Kelly handbags

Brand New Hermès Padlock in gold plated metal for Birkin or Kelly handbags

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermès gold-plated metal padlock for Birkin and kelly bags in gold metal hardware with two keys Signature: Hermès Dimensions: 3.5 x 2 x 2 cm ( 1.4 x 0.8 x 0.8 Inches) New condition...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry Rolls

Hermes "Rouge Vif" Red Swift Leather Gold Plated "Medor 23" Clutch Bag
Hermes "Rouge Vif" Red Swift Leather Gold Plated "Medor 23" Clutch Bag

Hermes "Rouge Vif" Red Swift Leather Gold Plated "Medor 23" Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

"Rogue Vif" red "Swift" leather "Medor 23" clutch bag from Hermes circa 2011. Front flap with an adjustable gold plated studded loop closure.

Category

2010s French Clutches

Hermes Modernist Swan Ashtray
Hermes Modernist Swan Ashtray

Hermes Modernist Swan Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A fine and sleek ashtray by Hermes, in the modernist form of a swan. Marked on bottom. Measures: 5.5" x 3" x 3".

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Equestrian Box
Hermes Equestrian Box

Hermes Equestrian Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Huge hermes equestrian box

Category

Vintage 1950s French Boxes

Materials

Silver, Gold Plate

Hermes Horse Head Letter Opener
Hermes Horse Head Letter Opener

Hermes Horse Head Letter Opener

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Silver plate Hermes Paris letter opener

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Ice Bucket
Hermes Ice Bucket

Hermes Ice Bucket

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Amazing horse head ice bucket

Category

Vintage 1960s French Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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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.