Three sample pieces of antique petit point embroidery, around 1900
Located in Stuttgart, DE
3 hand embroidered petit point pieces made for a bag. 1 pocket part for the front or back of the petit point bag and 2 middle parts.
Category
Petit Point Bag
Recent Sales
1950's Petit Point Handbag-Floral Design on Black Background
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a 1950's petit point evening bag with a floral design in hues of red, blue, ochre, and green on a black background.
Category
1950s Handbags and Purses
1950s Petit Point Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
This late 1950s gilt frame petit point clutch bag depicts a wonderful medieval outdoor banquet scene.
Category
1950s Handbags and Purses
Opulent French Petit Point Copper Satin Glass Jeweled Evening Bag c 1950
Located in University City, MO
Opulent French petit point glass jeweled copper satin evening bag c 1950 The elegant brown satin evening bag is designed with intricate petit point floral panels on both exterior s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vienna Handwork Mid-20th Century Floral Petit Point Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa Mid-20th century, this intricate bag is by Vienna Handwork, The Queen of Petit Point.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Top Handle Bags
Garden Motif Petit Point Bag from J P Morgan family estate
Located in New Hope, PA
A charming garden motif composed of strawberry plants, tulips, and lilies includes squirrels, butterflies and a sweet little bunny rabbit. Te bag is hand made from the finest needle...
Category
1950s Unknown Clutches
An exquisite Art Deco petit point bag, with a double jade bar clasp, 1920s.
Sold
H 6.25 in W 6.75 in D 1.25 in Dm 8 in
An exquisite Art Deco petit point bag, with a double jade bar clasp, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An utterly charming and striking handbag from the 1920s. The bag is in fine 'petit point' with stylised Art Deco floral motifs on both sides, in an assortment of colours , all on a s...
Category
1920s Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières
Morabito, Paris Fine Needlework Evening Bag or Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
This elegant petit point bag is worked on the smallest scale and is beautifully done.
Category
1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Exquisite Petit Point Jeweled Floral Evening Bag. 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite petit point jeweled floral evening bag. So 1920s flapper style!
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Jolles Original Austrian Petit Point Tapestry Evening Bag, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage filigree and etched metal frame evening bag of handmade micro petit point embroidery with Austrian pastoral and floral motif; goldtone snake chain handle.
Category
1930s Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hand-embroidered evening bag, petit point, brass bag hanger around 1900, Germany
Sold
Size: Centimeter
Hand-embroidered evening bag, petit point, brass bag hanger around 1900, Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A hand embroidered evening bag with petit point embroidery all around. Front and back as well as the side stripes.
Category
Early 1900s European Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hand-embroidered evening bag, petit point, gold plated hanger, 1900 Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A hand emboideres evening bag with petit point embroidery all around.Petit point is embroidered on a coarse fabric/stramine in half cross stitches.
Category
1890s European Evening Bags and Minaudières
Italian Petit Point Evening Bag With Mother-Of-Pearl Frame circa 1930s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful Italian Petit Point Evening Bag from circa 1930s exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Novelty Bags
Denise Francelle Attrib Floral Petit Point and Ivory Pavé Bead Evening Bag, 1950
Sold
H 6.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Denise Francelle Attrib Floral Petit Point and Ivory Pavé Bead Evening Bag, 1950
By Denise Francelle
Located in Tucson, AZ
A coveted mid-century combination of both pavé beads AND petit point embroidery, this demure accessory telegraphs French sophistication and patrician breeding. Roomier than most even...
Category
1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1980s Hand Painted Moon Bag by Patricia Smith. Clutch/Bag
By Patricia Smith
Located in Port Hope, ON
Delightful bag! Petit point on the front with a hand painted plastic/lucite flap with a back and lining in moire.
Category
1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920s Chinese Jade, Turquoise and Wooden Handle Petit Point Bag
Located in Litchfield County, CT
The petit point is tight and well done. Made for export in the late teens 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century Clutches
People Also Browsed
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
$841Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Centimeter
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm lo...
Category
1850s German Evening Bags and Minaudières
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Category
1960s American Novelty Bags
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
$235Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
Category
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Evening Bags and Minaudières
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
Category
1920s Czech Evening Bags and Minaudières
1930s Green Lace Summer Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1930s Green lace cut out define floral pattern. ( for design purposes) Dress is fragile. Size: Small . Best fit US size 2 or XS Bust: 32 inch / Waist 29 inch / Hip: 38 inc...
Category
1930s Unknown Day Dresses
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Petit Point Bag", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
Questions About Petit Point Bag
- What is petit point embroidery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Petit point is similar to needlepoint, but the stitches are much smaller and the result much finer.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The difference is in the size of the stitches:Those used in petit point are smaller than the ones in needlepoint, resulting in finer work.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The point of the double flap on a Chanel bag is to give the handbag structure. In addition, the design offers you more privacy by concealing the contents of the bag from sight. Shop a collection of Chanel handbags from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Read More
Beyond the Birkin: 10 Hermès Bags with ‘If You Know, You Know’ Appeal
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Dress Like Your Favorite NFL Player with an Hermès HAC Bag
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Naomi Campbell Strutted down the Runway Carrying This ’90s Dior Bag
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
The Hermès Kelly Is the Current Bag of Choice for Victoria Beckham and Timothée Chalamet
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Early-Aughts Handbag Styles Are Back in a Big Way
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The Original Birkin Bag Fetches $10 Million At Auction
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
This Hermès Picnic Garden Party Bag Is Elegant and Errand-Friendly
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
In a Sale of Princess Diana’s Wardrobe, a Lady Dior Bag Fetched $325,000
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
More Ways To Browse
Gucci Bandana
Gucci Brooch
Halter Dress Saint Laurent
Jean Paul Gaultier 1991
Jean Paul Gaultier 2007
John Galliano 2011
John Galliano Jersey Dress
Lace Underlay Dress
Lanvin 2006
Lanvin 2011
Lilac Fringe
Lillie Rubin 1960s
Loro Piana Bomber
Marabou Dress
Margiela 1996
Mcqueen Fall 2010
Mink Fur Bomber Jacket
Mink Shrug