Judith Leiber Chair Creation
By Judith Leiber
Located in Hudson, NY
accented with signature pieces such as python skin and leopard printed suede used by Judith Leiber in the
Wood, Animal Skin
JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Quilted Pill Box
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
been used Labeled Judith Leiber.
Pre-Loved Judith Leiber Women's Red Satin Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in London, GB
which is a little tarnish and, and looks to be rusting in some areas on this used Judith Leiber designer
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Size: One Size Fits All
Judith Lieber Rhinestone Studded Floral Fabric and Gold Leather Bag Never Used
By Judith Leiber
Located in New Hope, PA
Judith Lieber has outlined the floral patten in this woven silk bag with coordinating beads in pink
JUDITH LEIBER Ribbed Crystal Minaudiere Clutch Runway Ready New, Never used
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
JUDITH LEIBER Silver Clutch. New, Old stock. Measuring 6-1/4 x 3-7/8. New With Tags Retail 2995.00
Judith Leiber Black Karung Evening Bag with Jewels and Tassel, Never Used
By Judith Leiber
Located in New Hope, PA
zippered pocket and a slip pocket. There is a matching coin purse as well. A small Judith Leiber felt bag
Judith Leiber Vintage Black karung Snake skin clutch Cabochon Closure Never used
Located in Wallkill, NY
Black Snake Skin Judith Leiber Clutch Red Cabochon Bow Closure. Measures 9 inches wide x 5 inches
Whimsical 1980's Stuart Weitzman Bejeweled Black Evening Shoes
By Stuart Weitzman
Located in Atlanta, GA
resemble the same high quality crystals used in Judith Leiber handbags and add just the right amount of
Never Used Judith Leiber Day Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Stamford, CT
This timeless Judith Leiber creation boasts unusual, mega-mod metal accents on a seldom-seen shade
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small exudes timeless elegance with a modern twist
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small is a simple, eye-catching box minaudiere made
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
from Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing reference, and does not come with the
Judith Leiber Princess Clutch Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
-out, highly crafted, exquisite minaudiere only from Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used
Judith Leiber Flap Minaudiere Crystal Mini
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
essentials. A definite, classic piece only from Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing
Judith Leiber Rose Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
-to-find clutch only from Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing reference, and
Judith Leiber Dog Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing reference, and does not come with the bag
Judith Leiber Fish Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Judith Leiber Fish Minaudiere Crystal Small inspired by a koi fish is a head-turning
Judith Leiber Penguin Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
kitschy, chic evening clutch only from Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing
Judith Leiber Heart Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Judith Leiber Heart Minaudiere Crystal Small is a simple, eye-catching minaudiere
Judith Leiber Beggars Pouch Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
special, hard-to-find clutch only from Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing
Judith Leiber Beggars Pouch Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
special, hard-to-find clutch only from Judith Leiber. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing
Judith Leiber Black Karung Bag with Modernist Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Black karung (lizard) Judith Leiber bag that can be used as a clutch or a shoulder bag. The
Never Used Judith Leiber Satin Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Stamford, CT
funkyfinders is sharing this minimalist 'black-tie' satin clutch from the house of judith leiber
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H 5 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Signed Judith Leiber "Champagne" Austrian Crystal Clutch/Purse, Never Used
By Judith Leiber
Located in Westport, CT
Signed authentic Judith Leiber "Champagne" Austrian crystal clutch/ purse - never used. Made in
Crystal
judith leiber clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Stamford, CT
never used judith leiber clutch featuring opulent quilted surround with lovely embroidered floral
Judith Leiber Dog Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Judith Leiber Dog Minaudiere Crystal Small is a hard-to-find piece perfect for bold
Vintage Judith Leiber Evening bag No 81862 with Large Citrine Crystal Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Never used Vintage Judith Leiber Evening bag . with authentic card stating product registry No
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
Globo Lucite and Nickel Fretwork Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A polished nickel fretwork cradles a constellation of emerald Lucite cabochons. Topped with a generous slab of Carrara marble, our Globo fretwork console is peti...
Marble, Nickel
$1,342Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.4 in Dm 39.4 in
"My Moon My Mirror" Printed Glass Mirror Coffee Table by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"My Moon My Mirror" is a round center or coffee table, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a top in tempered and silvered glass mirror with a pictu...
Steel
$6,160 / set
H 29 in W 25.25 in D 16.5 in
Italian Pair of Curule Savonarola Chairs w/Black Leather Seats, Backs & Armrests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian curule savonarola chairs from the mid 20th century. These antique curule chairs from Italy, also commonly referred to as savonarola chairs, are defined by their sig...
Brass
On Hold|$3,750
H 35.63 in W 13.59 in D 19.1 in
Charles Dudouyt Wooden Side Chair for L'Abeillée, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Charles Dudouyt's work was characterised by its simplicity and the use of natural materials, such as oak, beech, and walnut. He favoured simple, geometric forms and often incorporate...
Wood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$29,644
H 27.56 in W 137.8 in D 124.02 in
'Paysage' beige chenille modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rara Paysage sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging r...
Chenille
$17,544
H 29.53 in W 172.45 in D 32.29 in
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy. “Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular so...
Wood, Leather
Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Nickel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size four-poster bed in Lucite and nickel designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. This bed was originally commissioned by Sylvester St...
Nickel
$37,500
H 29.34 in W 177.17 in D 137.8 in
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...
Leather
Flower Ashtray, Brass and Silver-Plated Metal, France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Flower Ashtray, Brass and Silver-Plated Metal, France 1970s This French vintage ashtray was designed in the 1970s and meant to be used during dinners and lunches, as a centerpiece f...
Metal, Silver, Brass
$16,400
H 32 in W 50 in D 28 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Settee in Leopard Velvet
By Dorothy Draper, Niccolini, Napoléon III
Located in Saint Louis, MO
For aesthetes and those that appreciate living amongst furniture that draws attention and curiosity, this curvaceous 1960s Gilt Rope and Tassel Italian Settee newly upholstered in ri...
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Brass and Lucite King-Size Bed by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lucite and brass king-size bed by Charles Hollis Jones from the metric collection. The headboard can be customized with COM and we actually think that it will look amazing ...
Brass
$68,000
H 33.75 in W 64.5 in D 23.5 in
Dominique, Two-door Parchment-clad Sideboard, France, 20th Century
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
This parchment clad, black lacquered sideboard stands atop a broad base lined with nickel bronze, and possesses two doors operated by a central handle. It is representative of the du...
Bronze
$4,583Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical artist...
Marble
$4,225Sale Price|35% Off
H 37 in W 31 in D 33 in
A Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair Designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltd.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good MCM lounge chair designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltd., Montreal Canada. The frame is upholstered in what appears to be its original avocado-green fabric, together with...
Fabric, Walnut
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.