Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening , internal pouch pocket and rope handle. Measurements width 9'' x height 6 1/2''
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening , internal pouch pocket and rope handle. Measurements width 9'' x height 6 1/2''
1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The most beautiful evening bag from the 1950s. This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black seed beads that are vividly contrasted by embroidered red and green roses.
1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag.
Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
By Walborg
Located in Alford, MA
Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads and mat seed beads, arranged in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles.
1950'S Gold Art Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong
By Stephen Chu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gold & Gold Glass Bead "Hong Kong" Evening Bag By Stephen Chu. Exquisitely hand crafted and features and clutch "accordion" style snap top frame closure and soft glass beaded ...
20th Century Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif Hong Kong bag features shimmering, tiny pearl ascent white beads with iridescent fau...
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag.
British Hong Kong Cream Handbag with Iridescent Cream Sequins and White Beads
Located in London, GB
This very beautiful cream bag, with iridescent cream sequins and white beads, was made in British Hong Kong, circa 1960s. It has silver tone fittings, with a rhinestone double clasp,...
Vintage DEBBIE gold metal black beaded designer purse evening bag
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed Bag by DEBBIE Hong Kong • gold tone metal with black beads • vintage designer purse MEASUREMENTS • 8" W x 6" H x 1" D Handle drops 3" CONDITION • very good...
Walborg 1970's Beaded Satin Evening Bag in the Art Deco Style
By Walborg
Located in New Hope, PA
Hand Made in Hong Kong in the 1970's this black satin evening bag has an Art Deco design worked in black and silver caviar beads with a matching beaded tassel.
C.1960 Walborg Art Deco Style Gold Beaded Handbag
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hilde Walborg founded her company in the 1940's and was always in search of the best handmade beading for her designs. This glamorous evening handbag combines an art deco aesthetic ...
Walborg Art Deco Style Black & Gold Beaded Handbag C.1960
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hilde Walborg founded her company in the 1940's and was always in search of the best handmade beading for her designs. This glamorous evening handbag combines an art deco aesthetic ...
20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold Plate, Crystal Bead & Sequin Evening Bag By, Richere-Hong Kong.
Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif Hong Kong bag features shimmering, tiny pearl ascent white beads with iridescent fau...
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag.
1950'S Gold Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong
By Stephen Chu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gold & Gold Glass Bead "Hong Kong" Evening Bag By Stephen Chu Beaded Sweater Factory.
Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong. This coveted and rare evening bag features a hard case shell with hand sewn gold sequins at its base covering...
20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold Plate, Crystal Bead & Sequin Evening Bag By, Richere-Hong Kong.
Vintage "Richere" Beaded and Sequined Hand Bag by, Walborg-Hong Kong
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century coveted clear chandelier hanging bead and silver metallic sequin hand bag. Features a silver plated metal frame with a snap top closure with two clear rhinestone gems, on...
70'S Hand Beaded & Mother Of Pearl Sculptural Ring Hong Kong Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 70'S Hong Kong modern black hand beaded with sequins and gold ring handle evening bag.
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H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Mod and Modern Silver Mirror Sequin and Lucite Dangle Evening Bag, 1960s
By Richere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic Mod Hong Kong evening bag with mirrored sequins, Lucite "chandelier" style beads with a coveted chrome circular shoulder strap or handle.
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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