Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Handbag The pouch-form bag with a reeded gold toned border, with red and black enamel set clasp, with a gold toned metal chain, the parcel snakeskin an...
Judith Leiber Black Leather Box Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Leather Box Handbag in good condition. black box calf leather trimmed with gold hardware. top slide latch closure opens to a black satin interior with 2 slit side...
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Alligator Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Alligator Handbag in excellent condition.
JUDITH LEIBER Black Gold Snakeskin Clutch Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUDITH LEIBER 1980's handbag comes in a black reptile skin featuring a gold tone strap, garnet clasp gold tone closure, Judith Leiber toilette set with comb, mirror and little bag.
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Purse A refined and distinctive design from Judith Leiber, this circular-shaped evening purse is crafted in polished black alligator. The elegant silho...
Judith Leiber Pale Peach with Black Beaded Design Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber pale peach with black beaded design handbag or clutch.
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JUDITH LEIBER Ruched Black Snake Skin Evening Clutch Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Measurements: Length: 8 inches Width: 2 inches Height: 5 inches Drop: 20 inches Reference: 102718 Category: Handbag & Leather Goods More Details Brand: JUDITH LEIBE...
1980s Judith Leiber Black Lizard Convertible Clutch Handbag w/ Obsidian Cameo
By Judith Leiber
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Judith Leiber oval black lizard skin convertible clutch handbag with obsidian cameo clasp.
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Clutch in excellent condition. black alligator exterior trimmed with gold hardware and removable black corded shoulder strap with tassel detail....
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Dragonfly Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Dragonfly Clutch in excellent condition. Black lizard exterior trimmed with a gold dragonfly embellished in crystals and gemstones. Back side slit pocket. ...
Judith Leiber Black Patent Leather Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Patent Leather Clutch in good vintage condition. Black patent leather in unique diagonal pleated design along front side trimmed with gold hardware. Black enamel ...
Judith Leiber Black Crystal-Embellished Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Krakow, PL
Judith Leiber – Black Crystal-Embellished Bag Condition: Very good Condition Details: Minor signs of use including dents, stains on the lining and chain, wear on hardware; some deco...
Judith Leiber 1980s Black Lizard Embossed Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Judith Leiber 1980s Black Lizard Embossed Clutch, a luxurious and timeless accessory that exudes sophistication and elegance.
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Black Enamel Gold Top
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Black Enamel Gold Top in excellent condition. Black lizard exterior trimmed with gold hardware and a unique black enamel and crystal top edge. Lift...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Enamel Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Enamel Top Clutch in good vintage condition. Black lizard leather exterior trimmed with swarovski crystals, gold hardware and black and yellow enamel top e...
Judith Leiber Black Embroidered Leather Tassel Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Embroidered Leather Tassel Clutch in very good condition. Black lambskin exterior with unique embroidery, black tassel side detail and front black and gold hardwa...
Judith Leiber Black Embossed Suede Alligator Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Embossed Alligator Clutch in excellent condition. Black embossed suede exterior in an alligator print trimmed with gold hardware. Top button closure opens to a bl...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Crystal Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Crystal Top Clutch in very good condition. Black lizard exterior trimmed with silver hardware and black and clear crystal top accents. Lift latch c...
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Pleated Silk Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL vintage Judith Leiber black silk clutch in excellent vintage condition. Black pleated silk satin exterior trimmed with silver hardware. top lifting closure opens to a black...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Lion Head Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Lion Head Clutch in very good condition. Black pleated lizard leather exterior trimmed with gold hardware and unique lion head embossed center detail. Lift...
Judith Leiber Black Silk Clutch with Crystals
By Judith Leiber
Located in Alford, MA
Sleek rectangular black fabric clutch by Judith Leiber, the border ornamented with brushed silver metal and crystals. Magnetic clasp. Interior features attached mirror and side compa...
Judith Leiber Black Minaudiere Change Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Black Minaudiere Change Purse Signed. Shoulder-length gilt-toned chain. Width 3 in. Condition Report Good condition.
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Purple & Black Gemstone Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Purple & Black Gemstone Top Clutch in good condition. Black lizard exterior trimmed with gold hardware and black and purple gemstones along top edge. L...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gold Top Black Stone Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gold Top Black Stone Clutch in good condition. Black lizard exterior trimmed with gold hardware and black gemstones along top edge. Lift latch closure open...
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Alligator Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Black alligator trimmed with gold hardware and double snake chain shoulder strap. 2 exterior side slit pock...
Judith Leiber Black Crystal Large Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Crystal Large Minaudiere in very good condition. Black swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold hardware in a unique large trapezoid shape. Top button closure...
JUDITH LEIBER Vintage Black Gold Tone Snakeskin Leather Kiss Lock Evening Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JUDITH LEIBER handbag in a black snakeskin leather featuring gold tone metal hardware, crossbody strap, and kiss lock clasp closure.Very Good Vintage Condition.
1980s Judith Leiber Black and Gold Evening Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning art deco inspired Judith Leiber frame clutch from the 1980s. Diagonally ribbed black courderoy style leather body with black reptile effect sides, base and trim. Contrasting...
Judith Leiber 80’s Black Satin Frame Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into sophistication with this black satin clutch, a quintessential accessory for your most memorable occasions. Crafted to perfection, this clutch exudes timeless elegance in a ...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gemstone Top Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gemstone Shoulder Bag in excellent condition. Black lizard trimmed with gold hardware and multi colored gemstones along top edge. Unique middle eas...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Green Enamel Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Green Enamel Top Clutch in very good condition. Black lizard leather trimmed with silver hardware and green enamel detail along top edge. Lift latc...
Judith Leiber Black Leather Crystal Diamond Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Leather Crystal Diamond Top Clutch in very good condition. Smooth and soft pleated black lambskin leather exterior trimmed with silver hardware and crystal covere...
Judith Leiber Black Silk Black Rhinestone Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Silk Black Rhinestone Evening Bag in excellent condition. Black silk exterior trimmed with sparkling black rhinestone body, silver hardware and black silk shoulde...
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Leather Wallet, 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slim dressy wallet by accessories queen Judith Leiber. Gathered flap on one side with mini frog accents. Can be worn dressy or casual. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 7"...
Judith Leiber Brown Alligator Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Brown Alligator Clutch in excellent condition. Brown alligator trimmed with gold hardware and tiger eye twist lock closure. Top flap opens to a brown leather in...
Judith Leiber Black Pleated Leather Resin Bone Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Pleated Leather Resin Bone Top Clutch in very good condition. Black soft lambskin exterior in unique crisscross pinch pleated design trimmed with gold hardware, b...
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Mini Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Mini Evening Bag in excellent condition. Black alligator exterior trimmed with a crystal silver top button closure. Black silk interior with one slit si...
Judith Leiber Black and White Lizard Bow Front Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black and White Lizard Bow Front Clutch in good condition. Black lizard main body with white lizard front bow detail and top edge. Center top lift closure opens to a bl...
Judith Leiber black Silk Crystal Fold over Handle Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber black Silk Crystal Fold over Handle Clutch in excellent condition. black silk trimmed with gold hardware and black swarovski crystals.
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Art Deco Crystal Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Art Deco Crystal Top Clutch in good condition. Black lizard exterior trimmed with silver hardware and gray crystals in unique art deco style top ed...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Silver Antique Crystal Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Silver Antique Crystal Top Clutch in good vintage condition. Black lizard leather exterior trimmed with antique silver hardware and crystals along top edge...
Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Clutch With Strap circa 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Clutch With Strap from the circa 1980s exemplifies timeless luxury and sophisticated craftsmanship. Crafted from high-quality snakeskin, the clutch...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gold Chain Top Gemstone Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gold Chain Top Gemstone Clutch in very good condition. Black lizard leather trimmed with gold hardware and tiny multi color gemstones. Unique gold chain ha...
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gold Gemstone Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Lizard Gold Gemstone Top Clutch in fair condition. Black lizard leather exterior trimmed with gold hardware and tiny multicolor gemstones. Side pull latch...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Multi Color Gemstone Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Multi Color Gemstone Top Clutch in good condition. black lizard leather trimmed with gold and silver hardware with multi color gemstones along top edge. Li...
JUDITH LEIBER Crystal Terrier Minaudiere Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in London, England
JUDITH LEIBER Crystal Terrier Minaudiere Clutch in Multicolor. This petite clutch is entirely covered in crystals with a hard silver shell, in the shape of an adorable dog. This clu...
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Black Floral Box Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Judith Leiber black floral box minaudiere in excellent condition. Multicolor swarovski crystal exterior in a floral design over a black background. Top button closure ope...
Judith Leiber Dark Purple Lizard Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber dark purple lizard clutch in very good condition. Dark purple lizard leather exterior with pleats on both front and back sides. Silver hardware top edge with unique min...
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Clutch with Amethyst Gemstones c1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Clutch with Amethyst Gemstones c1980s in very good condition. Shiny black alligator leather exterior trimmed with gold hardware and a unique cen...
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
STUNNING Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Shoulder Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Black alligator leather exterior trimmed with a front black and gold sliding latch closure ...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Wallet Wristlet Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
FABULOUS Judith Leiber Black Lizard Wallet Wristlet Clutch in excellent condition. Black lizard leather exterior trimmed with silver hardware and a removable strap. Double magnetic s...
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Evening Bag The rounded rectangular bag with a stylized design of geometric devices and tendrils on a black ground, with a gilt-toned chain, and gilt fabric...
Judith Leiber Black Silk Velvet Polka Dot Crystal Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Silk Velvet Polka Dot Crystal Top Clutch in excellent condition. Black silk with purple pink and black velvet polka dot pattern trimmed with silver hardware and b...
1980s Judith Leiber Luxe Patchwork Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Known for her exquisite use of exotic skins, this 1980s patchwork multi-skin brown and black geometric over-sized clutch with punch clasp by Leiber is a must have. The clutch has a f...
Judith Leiber Black Lizard & Gold-Tone Snap Clutch circa 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Judith Leiber Black Lizard & Gold-Tone Snap Clutch from the circa 1980s is a stunning example of vintage luxury craftsmanship. Crafted from black lizard leather, this clutch exud...
Judith Leiber brown Calf Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with 2 side compartment.
JUDITH LEIBER Black Satin Evening Bag with Jet Black Rhinestones
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber black satin evening bag with jet black rhinestones. This evening bag is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with this love...
When it comes to handbags, no designer can compete with Judith Leiber’s ability to create magic using opulent crystals and wildly imaginative and playful shapes. The Hungarian-born designer's lauded vintage minaudières (small, decorative handbags, often without handles or a strap) were made in the form of crystal-covered swans, cupcakes, lipstick, wads of cash, teddy bears and other delightful objects.
These dazzling objets d’art have been regularly seen in the hands of First Ladies, movie stars on the red carpet and even in the prestigious collections of institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And like many pathbreaking inventions in the history of design, Leiber's purses and minaudières were the result of a happy accident.
In 1967, Leiber began working on her first metal handbag. The piece in question was named the Chatelaine, and the design was a graceful drop-shaped purse in gold-tinted metal. But when the samples came in, Leiber saw that the bottom of the bag looked greenish and discolored as a result of the plating process. She had the ingenious idea of applying crystal rhinestones to the base to cover up the flaws. The fabulous bag was a huge success and would become her trademark.
Born Judith Peto in Budapest, Leiber overcame many hardships before her breakthrough. At the start of World War II, she was working at the Pessl handbag company in Budapest where she quickly climbed the ranks to become a master craftswoman. When the war escalated, she and her Jewish family were forced by the Nazis to live in a cellar of a ghetto, and several of her relatives were killed in concentration camps.
“I designed handbags in my head to get through the misery,” Leiber said.
After the liberation of Budapest, she married Gerson “Gus” Leiber, an American GI, and moved to New York. In 1948, she began working for the fashion house Nettie Rosenstein. One of Leiber's first major pieces was the handbag embroidered with glittering rhinestones and pearls carried by Mamie Eisenhower at the 1953 inaugural ball. In 1963, she finally set up her own company.
Leiber’s whimsical designs embellished with Swarovski crystals and semiprecious stones defied traditional notions of luxury handbags. She also created striking clutches and bags with leather and fine textiles from around the world. In her 65-year career, she designed over 3,500 bags, which have been worn by First Ladies including Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush, pop icons like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner (who collects Judith Leiber bags).
In 2005, the Leiber Collection Museum opened in East Hampton, New York, as a permanent space to showcase her work. The minaudières remain coveted objects that are celebrated worldwide for their eclectic beauty and glamorous charm.
The value of a good handbag cannot be overstated — find vintage Judith Leiber shoulder bags, crossbody bags, sunglasses and other fashion accessories today on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.