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Judith Leiber Silver Bag

Judith Leiber Silver Minaudière Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Silver Minaudière Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Silver Minaudière Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber Silver Minaudière Evening Bag Of elegant oval form, this minaudière is rendered in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Silver Bullfrog Miniaudiere, 1980s
Judith Leiber Silver Bullfrog Miniaudiere, 1980s

Judith Leiber Silver Bullfrog Miniaudiere, 1980s

By Judith Leiber

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

novelty to your evening looks with our amazing 1980s Judith Leiber silver bullfrog bag! Glossy silver

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1980s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Silver Snakeskin Deco Motif Evening Clutch Bag, 2000s
Judith Leiber Silver Snakeskin Deco Motif Evening Clutch Bag, 2000s

Judith Leiber Silver Snakeskin Deco Motif Evening Clutch Bag, 2000s

By Judith Leiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From the renowned handbag designer - Judith Leiber's stunning silver snakeskin evening bag. With

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Early Judith Leiber Pave Owl Bag
Early Judith Leiber Pave Owl Bag

Early Judith Leiber Pave Owl Bag

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H 7 in D 2 in L 7 in

Early Judith Leiber Pave Owl Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Early and unusual Judith Leiber Pave Shoulder Bag in silver kid leather with applied 3-D bombe

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Judith Leiber Silver Multi Color Crystal Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Silver Multi Color Crystal Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Silver Multi Color Crystal Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Bala Cynwyd, PA

This Judith Leiber bag is covered in multi-colored rhinestones to make a beautiful wave pattern

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Evening Bag Fullbead Crystal Chain 10mz1012 Silver Clutch
Judith Leiber Evening Bag Fullbead Crystal Chain 10mz1012 Silver Clutch

Judith Leiber Evening Bag Fullbead Crystal Chain 10mz1012 Silver Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 4.75" Width: 1.75" Height: 3.25" Shoulder strap drop: 9" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+ ) Includes Box and Pouch Retail $1995 Signs of Wear: Exter...

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20th Century Unknown Clutches

New JUDITH LEIBER Concha minaudiere with semi-precious clasp
New JUDITH LEIBER Concha minaudiere with semi-precious clasp

New JUDITH LEIBER Concha minaudiere with semi-precious clasp

By Judith Leiber

Located in Palm Beach, FL

JUDITH LEIBER silver Concha clutch bag. Ridged 1/2 oval silhouette. Semi-precious stone push

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Silver, Red, Swarovski Crystal Ball Minaudiere, Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Silver, Red, Swarovski Crystal Ball Minaudiere, Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Silver, Red, Swarovski Crystal Ball Minaudiere, Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Vintage Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Ball Minaudiere, Evening Bag This dazzling silver

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Crystal

Judith Leiber Silver Swarovski Crystal Stripe Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
Judith Leiber Silver Swarovski Crystal Stripe Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch

Judith Leiber Silver Swarovski Crystal Stripe Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Judith Leiber Silver Swarovski Crystal Stripe Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Silver Karung Leather Gold Clasp Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Silver Karung Leather Gold Clasp Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Silver Karung Leather Gold Clasp Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber siver karung leather evening bag shoulder bag, with all the accessories. This

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber silver satin & Swarovski crystal two tier minaudiere evening bag
Judith Leiber silver satin & Swarovski crystal two tier minaudiere evening bag

Judith Leiber silver satin & Swarovski crystal two tier minaudiere evening bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber silver satin & Swarovski crystal two tier minaudiere evening bag... Silver grey

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Floral & Insect Oval Silver Crystal Minaudière Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Floral & Insect Oval Silver Crystal Minaudière Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Floral & Insect Oval Silver Crystal Minaudière Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Judith Leiber Minaudières are a useful piece of art. This purse is silver toned metal oval box

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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Couture Black Rhinestone Silver Metal Evening Bag 2016
Judith Leiber Couture Black Rhinestone Silver Metal Evening Bag 2016

Judith Leiber Couture Black Rhinestone Silver Metal Evening Bag 2016

By Judith Leiber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber Couture black rhinestone, crystal rhinestone and silver metal chain handle, silver

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Rhinestone Floral Minaudiere
Judith Leiber Rhinestone Floral Minaudiere

Judith Leiber Rhinestone Floral Minaudiere

By Judith Leiber

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Add some glitz to your evening bag collection with our amazing bedazzled Judith Leiber bag

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Judith Leiber Black Grey and Silver Rhinestone Egg Clutch
Judith Leiber Black Grey and Silver Rhinestone Egg Clutch

Judith Leiber Black Grey and Silver Rhinestone Egg Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Judith Leiber clutch Black, grey, and silver rhinestones in a floral design Black and silver snap

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Late 20th Century Clutches

Judith Leiber silver sunburst hardside evening clutch or shoulder bag
Judith Leiber silver sunburst hardside evening clutch or shoulder bag

Judith Leiber silver sunburst hardside evening clutch or shoulder bag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber silver sunburst hardside evening clutch or shoulder bag...Beautiful bag with jewel

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Silver Lizard Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Silver Lizard Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Silver Lizard Evening Bag

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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in

Judith Leiber Silver Lizard Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Malibu, CA

Judith Leiber Silver Lizard Clutch- excellent condition other than a small pen mark on the interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Silver & Rhinestone Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Silver & Rhinestone Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Silver & Rhinestone Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Early Judith Leiber silver leather evening purse with small rhinestones embedded in the front flap

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1970s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage JUDITH LEIBER   Chatelaine Minaudiere Evening Bag in Silver
Vintage JUDITH LEIBER   Chatelaine Minaudiere Evening Bag in Silver

Vintage JUDITH LEIBER Chatelaine Minaudiere Evening Bag in Silver

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

This is an authentic silver metal Vintage JUDITH LEIBER Chatelaine Minaudiere Evening Bag in

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Silver Grey Satin Bag Swarovski Crystal Accent
Judith Leiber Silver Grey Satin Bag Swarovski Crystal Accent

Judith Leiber Silver Grey Satin Bag Swarovski Crystal Accent

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York City, NY

Judith Leiber vintage silver grey satin evening bag with silver hardware and cylindrical Swarovski

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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Black, Gold & Silver Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Black, Gold & Silver Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Black, Gold & Silver Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber full bead black, gold & silver crystal oval minaudiere evening bag. Minaudieres by

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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Black  exotic skin Evening Bag/ Clutch
Judith Leiber Black  exotic skin Evening Bag/ Clutch

Judith Leiber Black exotic skin Evening Bag/ Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Very pretty and perfect size for all your necessities . Vintage Judith Leiber black exotic skins

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Crystal Flower Minaudiere Evening Bag - New
Judith Leiber Crystal Flower Minaudiere Evening Bag - New

Judith Leiber Crystal Flower Minaudiere Evening Bag - New

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York City, NY

Judith Leiber minaudiere evening bag of silver, bronze and gray inlaid rope chain flower design

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Judith Leiber Silver Tone Swarovski Minaudiere Evening Bag W/ Gold Tone Trim
Judith Leiber Silver Tone Swarovski Minaudiere Evening Bag W/ Gold Tone Trim

Judith Leiber Silver Tone Swarovski Minaudiere Evening Bag W/ Gold Tone Trim

By Judith Leiber

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber clear silver tone Swarovski crystal Minaudiere evening bag classic clutch is in

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Judith Leiber Gold Tone Metal and Crystal Clutch Bag
Judith Leiber Gold Tone Metal and Crystal Clutch Bag

Judith Leiber Gold Tone Metal and Crystal Clutch Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Palm Beach, FL

gold tone shoulder strap chain. This Judith Leiber silver Swarovski crystal clutch bag is lined in

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Judith Leiber Silver Python Print Leather Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Silver Python Print Leather Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Silver Python Print Leather Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber stunning hard rectangular case clutch style evening bag. Silver metallic embossed

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Crystal

Judith Leiber Silver Metal Clutch/Shoulder Bag With Silver Hardware.
Judith Leiber Silver Metal Clutch/Shoulder Bag With Silver Hardware.

Judith Leiber Silver Metal Clutch/Shoulder Bag With Silver Hardware.

By Judith Leiber

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Ofered for sale is this Judith Leiber Clutch/Shoulder bag in all metal with an onyx cabochon on

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

JUDITH LEIBER Silver Framed Red Crystal Minaudiere Clutch Bag
JUDITH LEIBER Silver Framed Red Crystal Minaudiere Clutch Bag

JUDITH LEIBER Silver Framed Red Crystal Minaudiere Clutch Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Westlake Village, CA

JUDITH LEIBER Silver Framed Red Crystal Minaudiere Clutch Bag New with Tag Retail: $ 1,395.00

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver & Red Crystal Miser's Bag Minaudiere Bag
Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver & Red Crystal Miser's Bag Minaudiere Bag

Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver & Red Crystal Miser's Bag Minaudiere Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

The Miser's Bag is a classic shape from Judith Leiber, and this one, done on a gold ground with

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Couture Silver Rhinestone Polar Bear Chain Strap Clutch Bag
Judith Leiber Couture Silver Rhinestone Polar Bear Chain Strap Clutch Bag

Judith Leiber Couture Silver Rhinestone Polar Bear Chain Strap Clutch Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Chicago, IL

Judith Leiber Couture silver polar bear clutch adorned with rhinestone crystals. Features a push

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Judith Leiber Full Bead Black & Silver Crystal Piebald Pig Minaudiere Bag
Judith Leiber Full Bead Black & Silver Crystal Piebald Pig Minaudiere Bag

Judith Leiber Full Bead Black & Silver Crystal Piebald Pig Minaudiere Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

also makes the perfect collectors piece for Judith Leiber habitués. This minaudiere is done in black

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver & Multicolor Crystal Polkadot Pig Minaudiere Bag
Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver & Multicolor Crystal Polkadot Pig Minaudiere Bag

Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver & Multicolor Crystal Polkadot Pig Minaudiere Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

ensemble. This minaudiere is done in silver crystals, accented with numerous dots of purple, red, green

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Red Satin Clutch
Judith Leiber Red Satin Clutch

Judith Leiber Red Satin Clutch

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H 6 in W 8 in D 2 in

Judith Leiber Red Satin Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Roslyn, NY

Red satin Judith Leiber evening bag enhanced by silver-tone hardware and a rhinestone encrusted

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Judith Leiber Silver Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary judith leiber silver bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, brown, gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect judith leiber silver bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Judith Leiber Silver Bag?

The price for a judith leiber silver bag starts at $375 and tops out at $4,950, and on average, selling for $1,275.

Judith Leiber for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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 bagBirkin, 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.