Vintage 1950s Black Seed Bead Evening Bag, Mother-of-Pearl Frame
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A black seed bead evening bag, circa 1950s-1960s, with a gold-tone frame accented with mother-of-pearl. - Dense black seed bead ground across the bag body and bead-covered top handl...
$775Sale Price|20% Off
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a ...
$295Sale Price|37% Off
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse with Mother of Pearl and Key Holder
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. Delicate and Elegant! Beautiful Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse w. Mother of Pearl Accent and Matchin...
1950's Kay Craft Mother-of-Pearl Minaudiere
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage mother-of-pearl and gold-plate minaudière with interior compartments for lipstick, powder and mirror.
Vintage Brass and Mother of Pearl Heart Minaudière
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fall in love with this vintage Brass Heart Shaped Clutch, a true gem that captures hearts with its enchanting design. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this clutch features...
Vintage Handbag with Mother of Pearl Frame
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage handbag with a mother or pearl frame. The bag is lined in satin with two pouch pockets. Measurements: width 8'', height 6'', depth 1''
50s Hand-Beaded French Handbag with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Gresham, OR
Exquisite and delicate 1950s hand-beaded French handbag by Di Pinna. Forest green beads arranged in a intricate herringbone pattern with an embellished metal frame with gold-tone me...
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Size: L 16.8 X H 10.1 X D 4.5 Cm
Chanel Minaudière Limited Edition Mother-Of-Pearl Black Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Words cannot describe the beauty of this limited edition minaudière. Beautifully crafted in high gloss black lucite with mother of pearl like exterior.
Mother of Pearl and Filigree 1950s Compact Purse Minaudiere
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous checker board pattern of mother of pearl and gold filigree compact purse, minaudiere with a white sparkle back.
Opulent Mother of Pearl Compact Cigarette Case Clutch
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl compact, cigarette case, clutch c 1960 The elegant case is embellished with geometric mother of pearl inlaid veneered tiles on both exterior panels The l...
Evans Mother of Pearl Compact Wristlet Handbag, 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
What a beauty! This Evans silver tone wristlet handbag with a rhinestone embellished mother-of-pearl inlaid top has two gold tone compartments for everything from a powder compact t...
Opulent Mother Of Pearl Gilt Trim Shell Clutch Bag c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl gilt trim shell clutch bag The unique evening bag is designed with a luminous glossy shell embellished with a gilt metal clasp frame The interior of...
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H 5.25 in W 3 in D 0.75 in L 10 in
1950s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Black Doeskin Suede Wristlet Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
1950s Art Deco Mother of pearl black doeskin suede wristlet evening bag. The elegant rectangular evening bag is framed with a border of square shaped inlay mother of pearl tiles on b...
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W 3 in D 0.88 in L 4.25 in
1950’s Wiesner of Miami Rhinestone and Mother-of-Pearl Compact Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Much like chantelaines, elaborate mirrored compacts are feminine gadgets of a bygone era ... and oh so fun to explore! This Wiesner of Miami compact does double duty as a glamorous e...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Mother of Pearl Mini Bag Cigarette Case
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collectible Limited Edition Gucci by Tom Ford Mother of Pearl Mini Bag F/W 2002 Collection Serial N 104629 - 0959 Mother of Pearl, Adjustable Black Braided Leather Extra Long Strap, ...
Darby Scott Mother of Pearl Minaudière
By Darby Scott
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Darby Scott mother of pearl minaudière, with detachable multi chain strap.
1940'S Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Compact Minaudiere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Made of brushed gold tone brass and mother-of-pearl a inlay.
1940'S Mother Of Pearl and Brass Double Sided Minaudiere Compact
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Exquisite & Rare Double Sided Mother Of Pearl and Brass Minauiere Compact. This checker pattern, double sided hard case finished in mother of pearl brass compact features a co...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Purse - Mother of Pearl - New
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautiful Bottega Veneta handbag has never been used. It is from the 1980's. It is woven mother of pearl over a clear plastic lining attached by grommets. It is extremely rare a...
1940'S Mother Of Pearl & Brass Minaududiere Compact-Evening Bag.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Mother Of Pearl & Brass Minaudiere Compact-Evening Bag.
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H 11 in W 3 in L 19.5 in
21st Century & New Mother Of Pearl & Swarovski Crystal Wristlet Hand Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st Century & New Mother Of Pearl, Swarovski Crystal And Iridescent Sequin Wristlet Style Evening Bag By, Bougainvillea. This beautifully executed hand made piece features, authenti...
70'S Hand Beaded & Mother Of Pearl Sculptural Ring Hong Kong Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 70'S Hong Kong modern black hand beaded with sequins and gold ring handle evening bag. Features a raised beaded floral motif with mother-of-pearl inlay on frame and button snap ...
1940s Abalone, Mother-of-pearl and Brass Double Compact Minaudiere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Made of brushed gold tone brass and Mother-of-Pearl and abalone inlay.
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Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.