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Hermes Vintage Constance Bag

RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag
RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag

RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Vintage Constance Bag in very good condition. Dark cognac brown

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1990s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Mini Constance pink satin.
Hermès Mini Constance pink satin.

Hermès Mini Constance pink satin.

$13,800

H 4 in W 5.2 in D 1.1 in

Hermès Mini Constance pink satin.

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Hermès Mini Constance pink satin bag with gold hardware. Crossbody or shoulder strap

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Hermès Constance 23cm Bag
Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Hermès Constance 23cm Bag

Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Hermès Constance 23cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in Annapolis, MD

A beautifully structured bag that has aged gracefully, made with black box calf leather, and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Vintage Constance Bag Black Ostrich Autruche Noir Ghw 23 cm
Hermès Vintage Constance Bag Black Ostrich Autruche Noir Ghw 23 cm

Hermès Vintage Constance Bag Black Ostrich Autruche Noir Ghw 23 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "CONSTANCE" Made in France Stamp I in circle (Vintage

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes 1969 Alligator Constance  Bag
Hermes 1969 Alligator Constance  Bag

Hermes 1969 Alligator Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

rare crocodile skin, vintage Hermes Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought after burgundy

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1960s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Black Crocodile Constance Bag
Hermes Black Crocodile Constance Bag

Hermes Black Crocodile Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted in the extremely rare crocodile skin, Porosus, this vintage edition of the Hermès Constance

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

1970s Hermès Blue Leather Constance Bag
1970s Hermès Blue Leather Constance Bag

1970s Hermès Blue Leather Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Hermès 70s Constance bag in midnight blue leather and gold hardware. To be a vintage product it is

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

1996 Hermès Black Leather Constance Bag
1996 Hermès Black Leather Constance Bag

1996 Hermès Black Leather Constance Bag

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H 1.58 in D 6.7 in L 8.67 in

1996 Hermès Black Leather Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Hermès Constance model bag made of smooth black leather with golden hardware. Closing with category

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès 23cm Poussiere Crocodile Constance Bag
Hermès 23cm Poussiere Crocodile Constance Bag

Hermès 23cm Poussiere Crocodile Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This extremely rare, vintage crocodile Hermès Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag 23cm Black Box Leather Vintage 80s
Hermes Constance Bag 23cm Black Box Leather Vintage 80s

Hermes Constance Bag 23cm Black Box Leather Vintage 80s

By Hermès

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Hermes Constance Bag 23cm in Black Box Leather. Fully-lined with one zipper pocket. Adjustable

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW
Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW

Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Item is in good vintage condition. Showing slight touch ups on the leather surface and light

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1980s Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage Constance H Bag Brown Crocodile Gold Hdw 23 cm
Hermes Vintage Constance H Bag Brown Crocodile Gold Hdw 23 cm

Hermes Vintage Constance H Bag Brown Crocodile Gold Hdw 23 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag "CONSTANCE" Made in France Stamp R, from 1962 Made of Brown

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm
Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm

Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag " CONSTANCE " Made in France Stamp M in a circle (1983

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermes Constance H Bag Blue Box Leather Gold Hardware 23 cm
Vintage Hermes Constance H Bag Blue Box Leather Gold Hardware 23 cm

Vintage Hermes Constance H Bag Blue Box Leather Gold Hardware 23 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG " CONSTANCE " The H closure is made of gold hardware and

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi

Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This is a highly collectible vintage Hermes bag. The porosus crocodile vintage Hermes Constance bag

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20th Century French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi

Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This crocodile skin vintage Hermes Constance bag in Bleu Roi hue is a very rare piece. Accented

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Rare Hermes Constance H Bag Emeral Green Lizard Gold Hdw 23 cm
Rare Hermes Constance H Bag Emeral Green Lizard Gold Hdw 23 cm

Rare Hermes Constance H Bag Emeral Green Lizard Gold Hdw 23 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

GORGEOUS AUTHENTIC VINTAGE HERMES FLAP BAG CONSTANCE Made in France Stamp E in a circle

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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes 1971 Crocodile Cognac Constance
Hermes 1971 Crocodile Cognac Constance

Hermes 1971 Crocodile Cognac Constance

Located in London, GB

This extremely rare crocodile skin, vintage Hermes Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Vintage Black Leather Constance Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vintage Black Leather Constance Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vintage Black Leather Constance Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gorgeous Vintage Hermes black constance shoulder bag in excellent condition. Black box calf

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Vintage 70's Brown Box Constance Crossbody Bag
Hermès Vintage 70's Brown Box Constance Crossbody Bag

Hermès Vintage 70's Brown Box Constance Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès chocolate brown box calf leather constance bag. Dated B for 1972. Shoulder drop, 12.5" - 24

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1970s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Vintage Black Lizard Leather Constance Shoulder Bag-rare
Hermes Vintage Black Lizard Leather Constance Shoulder Bag-rare

Hermes Vintage Black Lizard Leather Constance Shoulder Bag-rare

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

AUTHENTIC HERMES black lizard constance bag in excellent vintage condition. Black lizard leather

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Miel 23cm Crocodile Constance Bag
Hermès Miel 23cm Crocodile Constance Bag

Hermès Miel 23cm Crocodile Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This extremely rare, vintage crocodile Hermès Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Black H bag with gold hardware 23 cm
Hermes Constance Black H bag with gold hardware 23 cm

Hermes Constance Black H bag with gold hardware 23 cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

100% authentic vintage Hermes constance shoulder bag in black box leather and gold palladium

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage Constance Bag in White Grained Togo  Leather
Hermes Vintage Constance Bag in White Grained Togo  Leather

Hermes Vintage Constance Bag in White Grained Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Hermes Constance in white grained leather and golden hardware. Good vintage condition but it

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

VINTAGE HERMES BLACK CONSTANCE BAG 23CM
VINTAGE HERMES BLACK CONSTANCE BAG 23CM

VINTAGE HERMES BLACK CONSTANCE BAG 23CM

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H 6.7 in W 9 in D 1.7 in

VINTAGE HERMES BLACK CONSTANCE BAG 23CM

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Hermes constance bag in Black. Gold Hardware. Stamped Hermes Paris Made in France. Year

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag
Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag

Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leather. Vintage bag in good vintage coondition

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag
Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag

Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leather. Vintage bag in good vintage coondition

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

1971 Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag
1971 Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag

1971 Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leather. Vintage bag in good vintage coondition for

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermes Constance 23 Black Croco Bag
Vintage Hermes Constance 23 Black Croco Bag

Vintage Hermes Constance 23 Black Croco Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage 60's Hermes Constance in Black crocodile. Bag in good vintage conditon but it has bene

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1972 Dark Brown Hermes Constance 23 Bag
Vintage 1972 Dark Brown Hermes Constance 23 Bag

Vintage 1972 Dark Brown Hermes Constance 23 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leathe. Vintage bag in good vintage coondition

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Vintage 1974 Black Leather "Constance" Bag 23cm
HERMES Vintage 1974 Black Leather "Constance" Bag 23cm

HERMES Vintage 1974 Black Leather "Constance" Bag 23cm

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

This Hermes "Constance" bag is a true treasure, stamped D in a circle, from 1974, and barely worn

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Hermes Paris Vintage Black Box Leather Constance Bag, 1976
Hermes Paris Vintage Black Box Leather Constance Bag, 1976

Hermes Paris Vintage Black Box Leather Constance Bag, 1976

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Hermes Vintage Constance 22 cm in black box leather and gold tone hardware. Year 1976, The interior

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1970s Italian Shoulder Bags

1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag
1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag

1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag Good condition, shows slight signs of wear that have

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1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance bi-material shoulder bag in canvas and leather,  GHW
Hermes Constance bi-material shoulder bag in canvas and leather,  GHW

Hermes Constance bi-material shoulder bag in canvas and leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

"The must have" Hermes Constance vintage shoulder bag bi-material in beige canvas and brown

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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By Hermès

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By Hermès

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By Valentino

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Hermes Vintage Constance Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes vintage constance bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more.

How Much is a Hermes Vintage Constance Bag?

The price for a hermes vintage constance bag starts at $4,999 and tops out at $24,500, and on average, selling for $8,572.

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 Shoulder-bags for You

Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.

While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.

The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.

A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.

Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.

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.