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 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 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 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 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 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 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
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$229,115Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
Velvet
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 59.85 in
Vintage Rattan Chaise Lounge by Carl Öjerstam, Scandinavian Design
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years. Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Custom Tiger Print Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of custom built chairs with tiger print upholstery (as shown) or your choice of fabric for $5600 + 12 yards COM.
Fabric
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$42,121 / set
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 96.46 in
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those of the original cuddly velvet upholstery. Additionally, the original sketches and ...
Velvet
$29,700
H 30.52 in W 25.79 in D 22.25 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo Ab Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado, brass, birch, leather, Sweden, 2002 This distinct 'El Dorado' lounge chair of Mats Theselius was designed in 2002. It feature...
Brass
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.