Hermès Tiny Silver Minaudiere Purse
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Tiny silver minaudiere. It could have been used as a powder compact
Hermès Tiny Silver Minaudiere Purse
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Tiny silver minaudiere. It could have been used as a powder compact
Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Panther Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The opulent minaudiere purse is
Butler & Wilson 1980s Crystal Minaudiere Evening Purse for Women
By Butler & Wilson
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A glamorous vintage Butler & Wilson crystal evening purse, reflecting the brand’s reputation
Augustine Jewel Minaudière
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Minaudière in gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Minaudiere bag ornamented with silvery faceted pearls and rhinestones
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Oval minaudiere bag entirely decorated with blue and silvery rhinestones
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Minaudiere bag decorated with faceted pearls, purple and blue rhinestones
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Minaudiere bag entirely overlaid with black faceted pearls, rhinestones and
Alexander McQueen minaudiere bag
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN -(Made in Italy) Shiny purple and green mink minaudiere bag with a clip fastener
Sergio Rossi minaudiere bag
By Sergio Rossi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SERGIO ROSSI -(Made in Italy) Enameled metal minaudiere bag with flowers. Condition: Very good
Gucci minaudiere bag 'Bamboo'
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GUCCI - (Made in Italy) Leather and raffia minaudiere bag with a bamboo fastener and champagne
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Dark-silvery metal bag entirely decorated with multicolored rhinestones. Silvery metal chain handle. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 13 cm -...
Chanel Black Enamel Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted black Chanel enamel minaudière with hidden interwoven wrist chain and cc logo name plate
Wadsworth Surrealist Camera Minaudière
By Wadsworth
Located in New York, NY
Wadsworth black antelope suede and gilt metal surealist figural minaudière. The early camera shape
Christian Dior minaudiere bag 1995s
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Black and beige shagreen minaudiere bag. Satin interior, golden metal clip
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Evening Bag The rounded rectangular bag with a stylized design of
Louis Vuitton minaudiere bag 2012s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in Italy) Golden metal jewelry minaudiere bag with leather inside. A
Azzaro Gold Metal Bag/Minaudière
By Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro - Minaudière in gold metal decorated with rhinestones, interior in black enameled metal
Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with
Judith Lieber Black Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Black Minaudière Evening Bag A sophisticated rectangular minaudière by Judith Leiber
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
Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Lanvin gold-tone shell minaudière evening bag, crafted in Italy with a sculptural ridged
Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France
Chanel Spring Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years
Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Gold Minaudiere Bag. Featuring a hard case purse designed in the style of a fabric purse
Jean-Paul Gaultier minaudiere bag 'can'
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - (Made in Italy) Silvery metal 'can' bag ornamented with black fishnet and with a removable silvery metal snake-link chain. Beige lamb leather inside. Condition:...
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire
Judith Leiber Black Crystal Large Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Crystal Large Minaudiere in very good condition. Black swarovski crystal
Chanel Jewel Black Resin Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- 2005 - 2006 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - Black - Glossy finish - Crystal embellishment - Signature interlocking CC logo - Clasp fastening - Main compartment - Silver-tone hardwar...
Judith Leiber Large Gemstone Minaudiere Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Large Gemstone Minaudiere Clutch in good condition. Pink, purple and red large
CHANEL CC White And Silver Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
A piece as rarely seen. Chanel has outdone herself in this silver and white minaudiere. On the one
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere in excellent condition. Gold swarovski
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Bunny Rabbit Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Bunny Rabbit Minaudiere in excellent condition. Unique and rare
Judith Leiber Floral Châtelaine Minaudière Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship: the Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Embellished Clutch. This micro mini clutch is more than just an accessory; it's a true work o...
Judith Leiber Couture Crystal-Embellished Minaudière Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your evening look with the Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Clutch, dazzlingly
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Spencer Bear Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Teddy Bear Minaudiere in very good condition. Signature judith
Chanel Chainmail 'CC' Logo Hologram Minaudiere Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Hologram 'CC' Logo Minaudiere Bag Chainmail barrel style bag with large 'CC
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Egg Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Leiber's crystal minaudières, known for their whimsical and fanciful forms (like eggs, animals, and
Vintage 1960's Silver Beaded Evening Purse Silver Beaded Fringed Purse Cocktail
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1960's beaded evening bag, embellished with a silver lurex base which is in turn decorated with threaded silver glass beads which are looped in a fringing desi...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black
Vintage gold-tone metal purse
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone metal purse The texture of the metal imitates the weaving of straw Width – 14
Mary Frances Gold Bead Embellished Novelty Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of gold beaded
Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical clutch features intricate hand-applied beading, vibrant cabochons, and a bold centr...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Mini Embellished Evening Bag Minaudiere
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished minaudière with sequins, crystals, and beading
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Suede and Swarovski Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Suede and Swarovski Minaudiere in excellent condition. Unique double
Vintage Judith Leiber Stick Figure Floral Print Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Floral Print Minaudiere in very good condition. Clear swarovski crystals with
Rare Chanel Cruise 2020 Traffic Light Minaudiere Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare minaudiere traffic light bag from cruise 2020 collection. Overall in unused condition with
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Black Floral Box Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Judith Leiber black floral box minaudiere in excellent condition. Multicolor swarovski
Vintage English Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
minaudiere box style evening purse finished with book-end sides. Crafted in the most wonderful gold leather
Chanel Minaudière Limited Edition Robot Silver-Tone Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
: Minaudière Limited Edition Robot Size: L 12 X H 20 X D 7 Cm Colour: Black Material: Lucite Hardware
French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery. Inside is a small
French Minaudiére Napoleon III 1890 Silver and gems
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional and rare minaudiére from 1890 make with black satin and silver opening set with semi
Chanel Coco Beach Ball Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition see-through crossbody minaudière designed in the shape of a beach ball
Judith Leiber Gold & Clear Swarovski Crystal Casket Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski crystal casket minaudiere in excellent vintage condition. Gold
1990s Black Fabric and Strass Small Minaudière by Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This charming and rare vintage minaudière by Givenchy is a quintessential piece from the 1990s
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.
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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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.