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Hermès - 12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders
Hermès - 12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders

Hermès - 12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of twelve Sterling Silver place card holders by Hermès French silver hallmark (crab

Category

Vintage 1970s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hermès Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring & Box
Antique Hermès Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring & Box

Antique Hermès Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring & Box

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique signed napkin ring. By Hermès. In sterling silver. With a hobnail pattern with

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

Minerva mark and the makers mark for Ravinet D'enfert who manufactured much of silver for Hermes. Each

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

HERMES Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Napoleon Coins 925 Sterling
HERMES Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Napoleon Coins 925 Sterling

HERMES Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Napoleon Coins 925 Sterling

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

four menu-card holders has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 170pc.  French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 170pc.  French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 170pc. French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set

By Odiot

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 170pc. 950 Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Flatware Set with 8 Serving

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Paris & Ravinet D’enfert, a Rare French Silver-Gilt Smoking Set
Hermes Paris & Ravinet D’enfert, a Rare French Silver-Gilt Smoking Set

Hermes Paris & Ravinet D’enfert, a Rare French Silver-Gilt Smoking Set

By Hermès

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hermes Paris & Ravinet d’Enfert, a rare French silver-gilt smoking set, circa 1930. MARK OF

Category

Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes), 140pc Antique Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set-Mazarin
Puiforcat (Hermes), 140pc Antique Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set-Mazarin

Puiforcat (Hermes), 140pc Antique Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set-Mazarin

By Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris, a magnificent 140pc. sterling silver and vermeil flatware set by France’s

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 2pc. Louis XVI  Sterling Silver Vegetable Server - MINT !
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 2pc. Louis XVI  Sterling Silver Vegetable Server - MINT !

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 2pc. Louis XVI Sterling Silver Vegetable Server - MINT !

By Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

silver tureen by the world's premier French silversmith "Puiforcat", currently owned by Hermes, a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970
Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970

Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb vintage 20th Century solid silver cigar box by Hermès. The box showcases an engine-turned

Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Tureen
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Tureen

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Tureen

By Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris, a Stunning Large 4pc. Covered Louis XVI, Antique 950 Sterling Silver Vegetable

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 299pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Vauban
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 299pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Vauban

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 299pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Vauban

By Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from a private mansion in Paris, a magnificent 299 pc. antique French sterling silver

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

sterling silver and vermeil pieces contains the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark as well

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 3pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Server
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 3pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Server

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 3pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Server

By Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

silver vegetable server by the world’s premier French silversmith “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Italian Neoclassical Silver Salts With Hermes
Pair Italian Neoclassical Silver Salts With Hermes

Pair Italian Neoclassical Silver Salts With Hermes

Located in New York, NY

Pair Italian neoclassical silver salts with hermes. Pair of antique neoclassical sterling silver

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Hermès Paris Sterling Silver Bolide Bag Pill Box Charm Pendant
Hermès Paris Sterling Silver Bolide Bag Pill Box Charm Pendant

Hermès Paris Sterling Silver Bolide Bag Pill Box Charm Pendant

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Fine sterling silver pill box in the likeness of an Hermes Bolide bag, by Hermes. The box can be

Category

Late 20th Century More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Hermes Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Hermes Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermes Sterling silver cufflinks. Additional information: Dimensions: approximately 2 cm x 2.8 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Silver Eclipse Cuff
Hermès Sterling Silver Eclipse Cuff

Hermès Sterling Silver Eclipse Cuff

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermès Sterling Silver Eclipse Cuff is a wide cuff bracelet crafted of genuine sterling silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Silver Amulettes Bracelet
Hermès Sterling Silver Amulettes Bracelet

Hermès Sterling Silver Amulettes Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Banbury, GB

Serial Number 20******** Metal Silver 925 Weight Approximately 41.9 g Length Approximately 20 cm

Category

2010s French Modern Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

HERMES Sterling Silver Quark Ring
HERMES Sterling Silver Quark Ring

HERMES Sterling Silver Quark Ring

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES sterling silver QUARK ring featuring a dome motif with an orange resin insert. Embossed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Sterling Silver Band Ring
Hermes Sterling Silver Band Ring

Hermes Sterling Silver Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine sterling silver ring. By Hermes. In sterling silver. With an engraved Interlocking H logo

Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Onyx Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Hermès Onyx Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Hermès Onyx Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Vintage items Made of sterling silver and faceted

Category

Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Silver MM Loop Earrings
Hermès Sterling Silver MM Loop Earrings

Hermès Sterling Silver MM Loop Earrings

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These Hermès Sterling Silver MM Loop Earrings are crafted of sterling silver and feature a polished

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks
Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks

Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Playful sophistication meets exceptional craftsmanship in these Hermès Sterling Silver Shotgun

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Farandole Long Necklace Sterling Silver
Hermes Farandole Long Necklace Sterling Silver

Hermes Farandole Long Necklace Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a coveted Hermes Farandole Long Necklace featured in Sterling Silver. With its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Croisette Ring in Sterling Silver
Hermès Croisette Ring in Sterling Silver

Hermès Croisette Ring in Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

mastery of equestrian-inspired design. Crafted in sterling silver, the ring features the classic toggle

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Silver Money Clip
Hermès Sterling Silver Money Clip

Hermès Sterling Silver Money Clip

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Money Clip Couture spirit with its openwork stitches Made of sterling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown For The Desk

Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Sterling Silver
Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Sterling Silver

Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Made of Stering Silver Colorway: silvery

Category

20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Sterling Silver
Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Sterling Silver

Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Tennis Balls Shaped Made of Stering Silver Colorway: silvery

Category

20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Signed Hermes Sterling Silver Deux Anneaux Ring
Signed Hermes Sterling Silver Deux Anneaux Ring

Signed Hermes Sterling Silver Deux Anneaux Ring

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A signed French designer sterling silver ring. By Hermes Paris. In the Deux Anneaux pattern

Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Silver Circular Pendant Black Cord Necklace
Hermès Sterling Silver Circular Pendant Black Cord Necklace

Hermès Sterling Silver Circular Pendant Black Cord Necklace

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A refined and timeless Hermès necklace featuring a sculptural sterling silver circular pendant

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Black Leather and Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet
Hermes Black Leather and Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet

Hermes Black Leather and Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet. Meticulously crafted, this bracelet is a testament to Hermes' legacy of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Collier de Chien Ring in Sterling Silver
Hermès Collier de Chien Ring in Sterling Silver

Hermès Collier de Chien Ring in Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

An iconic Hermès Collier de Chien collection ring, crafted in sterling silver. This bold wide band

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Sterling Ring Medor
Hermès Sterling Sterling Ring Medor

Hermès Sterling Sterling Ring Medor

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

stud to allow a finger to fit between. Sterling silver medal. Size 6.25. Comes with original pouch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Paris Vintage Sterling Silver Nautical Charm Bracelet
Hermes Paris Vintage Sterling Silver Nautical Charm Bracelet

Hermes Paris Vintage Sterling Silver Nautical Charm Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Greenwich, CT

It will always be 'smooth sailing' when wearing this incredible vintage Hermes Paris four charm

Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver "Bamboo" Lighter by Hermès, France, c. 1950s
Sterling Silver "Bamboo" Lighter by Hermès, France, c. 1950s

Sterling Silver "Bamboo" Lighter by Hermès, France, c. 1950s

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage "bamboo" Lighter in Sterling Silver by Hermès, France, c. 1950s Engraved on the underside

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermés Paris Modernist Sterling Silver Spinning Cube Vintage Ring
Hermés Paris Modernist Sterling Silver Spinning Cube Vintage Ring

Hermés Paris Modernist Sterling Silver Spinning Cube Vintage Ring

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stamped with French hallmark for sterling silver Numbered and fully signed for Hermés Paris Circa: 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermes Equestrian Necklace Sterling Silver 35" Long Belcher Chain Horseshoe
Hermes Equestrian Necklace Sterling Silver 35" Long Belcher Chain Horseshoe

Hermes Equestrian Necklace Sterling Silver 35" Long Belcher Chain Horseshoe

By Hermès

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Hermes equestrian necklace, crafted in 925 sterling silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermès La Danse Horse Charm in Sterling Silver
Hermès La Danse Horse Charm in Sterling Silver

Hermès La Danse Horse Charm in Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in Banbury, GB

A rare limited edition piece. Featuring Hermès’ iconic equestrian design, this collectible luxury

Category

2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Sterling Silver Pill Box Micro Bolide Bag
Hermès Sterling Silver Pill Box Micro Bolide Bag

Hermès Sterling Silver Pill Box Micro Bolide Bag

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

of sterling silver (925 and Minerva hallmarks engraved) Vintage Item Opens at the bottom Can be

Category

20th Century English Boxes

HERMES Paris Vintage Magnifier Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver With Leather
HERMES Paris Vintage Magnifier Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver With Leather

HERMES Paris Vintage Magnifier Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver With Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

and warranty of the sterling silver and signed in full as follows; "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE AG 925

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Hermès Fish Enamel Bracelet Sterling
Hermès Fish Enamel Bracelet Sterling

Hermès Fish Enamel Bracelet Sterling

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès sterling silver Fish Enamel Bracelet. Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with velvet

Category

2010s French Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Signed Hermès French Sterling Silver Cord Twist Scarf Clip or Ring
Signed Hermès French Sterling Silver Cord Twist Scarf Clip or Ring

Signed Hermès French Sterling Silver Cord Twist Scarf Clip or Ring

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed scarf clip or ring. By Hermes. In sterling silver. In a rope twist or coil form

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Paris Eclypse Small Cuff Bracelet in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Hermès Paris Eclypse Small Cuff Bracelet in Solid .925 Sterling Silver

Hermès Paris Eclypse Small Cuff Bracelet in Solid .925 Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

solid sterling silver of .925/.999 with very high polished finish. Weight: 123.45 Grams, (79.13 Dwt

Category

Early 2000s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermes Sterling Pierced Loop Earrings
Hermes Sterling Pierced Loop Earrings

Hermes Sterling Pierced Loop Earrings

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermes Loop Earrings in medium are made from sterling silver and feature a toggle clasp. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Sterling Amulette Pendant Necklace
Hermes Sterling Amulette Pendant Necklace

Hermes Sterling Amulette Pendant Necklace

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

17.5" Sterling silver. Comes with original velvet pouch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Sterling Farandole Long Necklace
Hermes Sterling Farandole Long Necklace

Hermes Sterling Farandole Long Necklace

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes Farandole Long Necklace featuring the iconic Chaine d'Ancre motif. Can be worn double

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Silver Flat Bangle Bracelet Eclipse
Hermès Sterling Silver Flat Bangle Bracelet Eclipse

Hermès Sterling Silver Flat Bangle Bracelet Eclipse

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - 925 sterling silver flat bangle bracelet with an 'H' openwork and two pierced anchor-chain

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Bangles

Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set

Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set

By Puiforcat, Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Limoges, Fabergé

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris, a Stunning 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the World's

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tea Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Hermès 1960s Silver Nautical Link Necklace
Hermès 1960s Silver Nautical Link Necklace

Hermès 1960s Silver Nautical Link Necklace

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Tethered to sea and silver. An ode to maritime elegance, this 1960s Hermès necklace is crafted in

Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Hermes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sterling silver hermes available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 155 vintage examples as well as 132 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to sterling silver hermes. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Hermès, Chanel and Chushev are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Chalcedony versions, from our inventory of 1, are particularly popular. A selection of oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our sterling silver hermes for sale are for women, but there are 110 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Sterling Silver Hermes?

On average, sterling silver hermes at 1stDibs sell for $1,485, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $26,000 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.