$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...
Josef of Belgium Hexagon Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
By Bags by Josef
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle, silk lining with a pocket and a gold clasp top closure. Height 8" Width 9" Handl...
Circa 1940s Josef French Hand Beaded Evening Bag
By Bags by Josef
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1940s Josef champagne satin and red glass hand-beaded evening bag. Made in France, the bag is on a gold tone metal frame with a clasp set with red rhinestones. Inside it is ...
BAGS BY JOSEF c.1940's Floral Point De Beauvais Glass Beaded Frame Top Clutch
By Bags by Josef
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: BAGS BY JOSEF c.1940's Floral Point De Beauvais Glass Beaded Frame Top Clutch Circa: c.1940’s Label(s): Bags by Josef; Handbeaded in France Designer: Style: Frame top...
Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960
By Bags by Josef
Located in New Hope, PA
This is the most beautifully beaded and embroidered Josef bag that I have ever offered for sale. It is completely hand beaded in France with white and pearl caviar beads forming the ...
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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Josef Ivory and Gold Bead Bridal Evening Clutch w Sequin Flowers – France, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
fabric: slipper satin, seed beads, sequins, goldtone metal noteworthy: clean with compressed air repairs: none condition: very good with a handful of stray makeup and pen marks o...
Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s
By Josef
Located in London, GB
Lovely Josef mid blue beaded bag with an unusual silver plated, clear lucite and rhinestones clasp. Measuring width 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches at the base, height 11.5 cm / 4.5 inches, and...
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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in L 10.75 in
A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
By Bags by Josef
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
- the quality and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Josef, an American company, not to be confused with the celebrated jewellery manufacturer, imported bags both from Europe, and...
Josef French Caviar Beaded Cut Steel Evening Bag Never Used
By Josef
Located in New Hope, PA
This mid-century evening bag is in pristine condition. The silver caviar beads are worked in an undulating pattern. The bag is lined with lavender satin and has one interior pocket c...
Unique 1950s Josef Beaded Bag in Tribal Motif
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Josef beaded bag made in Belgium in earth tones and lined in brown satin. The beads are applied over a fabric that looks similar to some oriental rugs. It is just so differ...
Josef Jeweled Frame Hand Stitched Micro Beaded Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Highest quality, unbelievably beautiful Josef micro beaded and hand stitched beauvais embroidered evening bag with jeweled tiara type frame.
1950s Josef Multicolor Beaded and Tambour Stitched Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely evening bag from Josef, featuring the most stunning embroidery and beading. Lovely pastel shades of tambour-stitch embroidery create an almost Asian floral motif. Lightly pe...
1950's Josef Beaded Purse with Jeweled Ornate Frame
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite beaded evening bag with jeweled ornate frame, circa 1950. This bag is in excellent condition. The body of the bag is composed of tiny white beads which give the look of see...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
Vintage White Beaded Handbag, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage white beaded handbag with brass hardware decorated with Lucite in a Mother-Of-Pearl style, pastel enamels and marcasite details, circa early to mid-20th century. ...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
1970s Tiger Eye Stone Swarovski Crystal Embellished Handbag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the stunning 1970s Tiger Eye Stone Swarovski Crystal Embellished Handbag, a true artisanal masterpiece that exudes luxury and glamour. Crafted from bronze-tone metal, thi...
French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery. Inside is a small mirror and pocket. France 1920's. 4" x 4", 10" chain Excellent condition.
$250
H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in
Tri-Tone Straw Woven Square Structured Handbag With Brass Toggle Closure, 1950s
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 1950s tri-tone woven straw structured handbag. Square shape with a brass toggle closure at top. Satin acetate lining.
$826Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Centimeter
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm lo...
$295Sale Price|37% Off
H 2.75 in D 1.25 in L 4.5 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...
$775Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in L 6.75 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a ...
Whiting & Davis White Alumesh Purse, Circa 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Whiting & Davis cream alumesh purse. enamel painted metal, gold metal frame, kiss lock closure, thick snake coil handle, navy blue silk faille lining. 👛 A wonderful piece o...
$487Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.5 in L 8 in
1950s White Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage Bridal Wedding Vintage 50s Clutch Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads throughout. The perfect size can fit a smartphone and some makeup. Would be perfec...
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. Bot...
Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
By Rialto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black background. It has a shapely black Lucite frame, double rounded top handles, and gold clas...
Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base and lid which remains attached to t...
1940s Art Deco Bakelite Brass and Fabric Italian Top Hand Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An exquisite 1940s Art Deco Italian Top Handle Handbag This unique piece seamlessly blends luxurious materials and meticulous craftsmanship, embodying the sophisticated style of the ...
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Vintage 90s Silk Animal Print Patchwork Lace Blous
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic silk blouse featuring a striking patchwork of mixed animal prints. This quintessential 90s Moschino design combines leopard, cheetah, zebra and ...
Invertec Olive Wool Coat with Cape Detail
Located in London, GB
A lovely coat by Invertec. In a wonderful green , the coat has no sleaves but does have cape detail. It is in great heavy wool with a vent at the back and a pocket either side at the...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
EMILIO PUCCI Jana c.1960 "Idolo" Signature Print Silk & Leather Top Handle Purse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: EMILIO PUCCI Jana c.1960 "Idolo" Signature Print Silk & Leather Top Handle Purse Circa: c.1960 Label(s): Emilio Pucci Bags by Jana Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Top ha...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
Art Deco Silk Chiffon Chevron Lace Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Silk Chiffon Chevron Lace Day Dress from the 1930's. Navy silk chiffon bias cut bodice with striped lacey mesh inserts flowing into full ballon sleeves. 2 large inv...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Opulent Sterling Marcasite Pink Fresh Water Pearl Choker and Earrings
Located in University City, MO
Opulent sterling marcasite pink fresh water pearl choker necklace and earrings. The elegant choker necklace is designed with fresh water baroque pearls with a pale pink luster. T...
Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Moschino Trompe L'oeil Brick Print Dress 1990s
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A clever simple sleeveless dress from Moschino Couture in a Trompe l'oeil brick print. It is sleeveless, with a crew neckline and is covered in the brick print. It is fully lined an...
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
1930s Ivory Silk Satin Bias Cut Evening Wedding Dress V Neck Open Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s ivory silk crepe back satin bias cut evening wedding dress V neck open back. Original from the 1930s, worn as a wedding dress this dress is very beautiful and would be perfect ...
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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