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. Embroidered on very fine gauze! This work is unbe...
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...
Austrian Petit Point Handbag With Compact & Cigarette Case, 1930’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charmingly unique 1930’s Austrian petit point handbag with double compartments and coordinating accessories including a powder compact, cigarette case and mirror. It has a flat si...
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H 7 in W 7.3 in D 1.5 in Dm 9 in
A charming fine petit point handbag, with a 'rose/floral' design, French, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly attractive handbag, perfect for evening or that special occasion. the needlepoint is of the highest and finest quality with roses and a variety of other flowers...
Exquisite Petit Point Jeweled Floral Evening Bag. 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite petit point jeweled floral evening bag. So 1920s flapper style!
Jolles Original Austrian Petit Point Tapestry Evening Bag, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From the Victorian era through the 1930s, petit point and tapestry handbags enjoyed overwhelming popularity among the fashionable set, with the finest examples containing a minimum o...
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. The special thing about this bag i...
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W 2 in D 1.26 in L 4.17 in
Petit Point Opera Glasses in a Petit Point Case with Gold Leather Moiré Lining
Located in London, GB
Exquisite gold and black opera glasses with lovely petit point detail. The glasses are in a beautiful petit point case, which is edged in gold leather and lined in pale gold moiré si...
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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.
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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...
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.
Antique Art Nouveau 1920s 1930s Tapestry Petit Point Purse
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing antique art nouveau 20's 30's tapestry petit point purse is handmade embroidered and has a golden carved metal frame with lovely Cameo, the lining is beige satin and h...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
$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...
$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...
$845Sale Price|24% Off
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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...
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...
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 with enamel flowers and painted leaves on either side and the back is brushed gold me...
Elegant Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...
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...
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...
Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille within a bronze frame set with a cit...
Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Ornate brass metal cherub emblem black cloth evening bag c 1950s The elegant midcentury evening bag is adorned with a brass repousse plaque with a pair of winged cherubs and a youn...
1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag
Located in London, GB
Exceptional art deco black grosgrain fabric and tapestry bag with hand-stitched floral needlework motive which features on both sides. The frame is solid sterling silver with import...
Coblentz 1960s Original Fold Over Embroidered Clutch
By Coblentz
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 1960's Coblentz clutch is so timeless and elegant! Get your hands on this beautiful fold over style clutch that is soo reminiscent of the playful sophistication of the 1960s! Wo...
Victorian Sterling Silver Mesh Evening Handbag with Fringe
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed, this sterling silver mesh weave evening handbag is accented with a sterling silver fringe. The fringe measures from 1" inch to 2" inch in length along the botto...
$227
H 6.69 in W 6.29 in
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate ...
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.