Judith Leiber Crystal Cat Minaudière Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Krakow, PL
This is a collectible Judith Leiber minaudière, a whimsical cat-shaped clutch fully covered in
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Judith Leiber Spotted Sleeping Cat Minaudière
By Judith Leiber
Located in Annapolis, MD
Gold-tone hardware in the shape of a sleeping cat, covered in silver and black spotted Swarovski
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Judith Leiber Silver Black Polka Dot Austrian Crystals "Sleeping Cat" Clutch
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Judith Leiber Silver Black Polka Dot Austrian Crystals "Sleeping Cat" Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
Black, silver, and gold Austrian crystals truly sparkle on this "Sleeping Cat" clutch from Judith
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Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Cat Minaudiere with Gold Bow
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ADORABLE Vintage Judith Leiber cat minaudiere in excellent condition. Clear Swarovski crystal body
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Iconic Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Jeweled Crystal Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic Judith Leiber minaudière in the form of a bejeweled sleeping cat with a bow around its neck
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Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystals Sleeping Kitty Cat Minaudière Brand New UnUsed
By Judith Leiber
Located in Montreal, QC
one accordion pocket, signed Judith Leiber NEW YORK; Gold hardware; includes a mirror and small comb
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Judith Leiber $3, 695 Crystal Cat Minaudiere Clutch Bag w. Chain New in Box
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber New in Box crystal cat minaudiere evening bag. Bag is in the shape of a sitting cat
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Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Black Gemstone Cat Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ADORABLE Vintage Judith Leiber cat minaudiere in excellent condition. Black Swarovski crystal body
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Judith Leiber Goldtone Cat Keychain
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Judith Leiber goldtone metal cat keychain with a silvertone ribbon. Marked: Judith Leiber. Chain
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Judith Leiber Black and White Swarovski Crystal Cat Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
CLASSIC JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski crystal cat minaudiere in excellent condition. Black and white
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Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Colorful Cat Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
GORGEOUS Judith Leiber colorful cat minaudiere in excellent condition. Multicolor Swarovski
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières
JUDITH LEIBER Floral Swarovski Crystal Sleeping Cat Minaudiere Evening Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
JUDITH LEIBER Floral Swarovski Crystal Sleeping Cat Clutch Materials: swarovski crystals, silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Belt Adjustable silk satin belt adjusts from 23" -36" Ornament buckle
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Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, ON
Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Minaudiere. White, silver, and hematite coloured crystals on goldtone
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Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Crystal Minaudier
By Judith Leiber
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Crystal Minaudier 6" x 3.5"
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1990s Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Adorable rhinestone encrusted sleeping cat minaudiere by Judith Leiber. The body of the cat is
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Judith Leiber Sleeping Cat Jeweled Crystal Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber minaudière features the form of a bejeweled sleeping cat with a bow around its neck
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Collector Edition Judith Leiber Beckoning Maneki Neko Clear Crystal Cat Clutch
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H 5.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Collector Edition Judith Leiber Beckoning Maneki Neko Clear Crystal Cat Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Judith Leiber clutch replicates the traditional Japanese figurine thought to bring good luck
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Judith Leiber Cat For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary judith leiber cat for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a judith leiber cat from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a judith leiber cat for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Judith Leiber Cat?
Prices for a judith leiber cat can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $3,495, while, on average they fetch $2,600.
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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.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
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