Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly sweet example 1920s petit point needle work. Jumbo floral motif across a black
Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly sweet example 1920s petit point needle work. Jumbo floral motif across a black
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
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
$716
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
$907
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...
1900s Petit Point Purse
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Obsessions with purses aren't a contemporary
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
1950s Petit Point Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
This late 1950s gilt frame petit point clutch bag depicts a wonderful medieval outdoor banquet
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Size: Oval base of 22 cm
Purse Reticule in trimmings, petit point and taffeta - France around 1860
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1860 France Elegant petit point reticule or purse dating from the Second French Empire
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
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
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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
Exquisite Petit Point Jeweled Floral Evening Bag. 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite petit point jeweled floral evening bag. So 1920s flapper style! This exotic
Vintage Floral Petit Point Handbag With Convertible Chain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage charm! This sweet petit point handbag depicts a floral bouquet in shades of red, brown
Garden Motif Petit Point Bag from J P Morgan family estate
Located in New Hope, PA
, butterflies and a sweet little bunny rabbit. Te bag is hand made from the finest needlepoint, a petit point
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
Vienna Handwork Mid-20th Century Floral Petit Point Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of Petit Point. Features a slim rectangle shape, gold toned hardware, metal rectangle dual top
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
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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
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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
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a small antique Petit Point purse from the 1900's . The metal closure has an acorn and
Petit Point 1970s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage petit point handbag. Multi color wool item with matching sides (front and back). Item
1920s Chinese Jade, Turquoise and Wooden Handle Petit Point Bag
Located in Litchfield County, CT
handle featuring jade, turquoise and coral. The petit point is tight and well done. Made for export in
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
Edwardian Black Jacquard Pouch with Blue Glass Embellishments in Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian black jacquard pouch purse with petit point scene of a house and trees. Gold toned metal
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
$455
Size: UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1960's Nightdress Art Deco 1960's Lingerie Nightgown UK 10-12 US 6-8
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1960's nightdress, rendered in a circular Art Deco pattern in shades of arctic blue and cream, with cream lace finishings, is just the piece to welcome to your lingerie ...
$14,654
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
DONNA KARAN 2009 Vintage Gold Draped Cowl Neck Evening Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan 2009 Vintage Metallic gold Large draped cowl neck Pullover Lined Size Medium NWT's, priced at $3,800 2 tiny imperceivable snags only noticeable upon super close-up inspec...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal....
1997 YOHJI YAMAMOTO dark brown hourglass shaped RUNWAY jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, dark brown wool jacket from Yohji Yamamoto as seen on the Fall 1997 runway. This jacket has a clean, minimal look but a surprisingly sculpted shape. It’s unlined and faste...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embellished ...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
By Walborg
Located in Alford, MA
Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads and mat seed beads, arranged in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles. Bot...
Mink Fur Headband
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This mink fur headband is made of soft and supple mink fur We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details; Color; dark brown Thick and warm band Lined with some str...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
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.
Petit point is similar to needlepoint, but the stitches are much smaller and the result much finer.
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.