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Prada Metal Handle

Large hand-bag in gathered red leather and gold metal details Prada
Large hand-bag in gathered red leather and gold metal details Prada

Large hand-bag in gathered red leather and gold metal details Prada

By Prada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Large hand-bag in gathered red leather and gold metal details. Top-stitched. Key and lock. Branded

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

S/S 2003 Prada off-white beaded leather & silver metal top handle hobo bag
S/S 2003 Prada off-white beaded leather & silver metal top handle hobo bag

S/S 2003 Prada off-white beaded leather & silver metal top handle hobo bag

By Miuccia Prada

Located in Berlin, DE

Miuccia Prada’s direction, the style is instantly recognizable for its curved, silver-toned metal top

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Early 2000s Italian Hobo Bags

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Prada S/S 2003 Silver Metal Top Handle Leather Bag
Prada S/S 2003 Silver Metal Top Handle Leather Bag

Prada S/S 2003 Silver Metal Top Handle Leather Bag

By Miuccia Prada

Located in Berlin, DE

leather, the bag features an architectural silver-tone metal hoop handle, seamlessly integrated through

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Women's Black Saffiano Lux Metal Frame Bag
Prada Women's Black Saffiano Lux Metal Frame Bag

Prada Women's Black Saffiano Lux Metal Frame Bag

By Prada

Located in London, GB

! Prada Women's Black Saffiano Lux Metal Frame Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

Prada cream leather beaded flap bag with metal bar handle, ss 2003
Prada cream leather beaded flap bag with metal bar handle, ss 2003

Prada cream leather beaded flap bag with metal bar handle, ss 2003

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in London, GB

▪ Prada cream flap bag ▪ 100% leather ▪ Large bead adornments ▪ Silver metal bar handle with

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Red Nylon XL Tote Bag W/ Goldtone Metal Handles
Prada Red Nylon XL Tote Bag W/ Goldtone Metal Handles

Prada Red Nylon XL Tote Bag W/ Goldtone Metal Handles

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Prada Red Nylon XL Tote W/Goldtone Metal Handles Made In: Italy Year of Production:Vintage Color

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1990s Tote Bags

Prada Convertible Metal Handle Satchel Quilted Tessuto
Prada Convertible Metal Handle Satchel Quilted Tessuto

Prada Convertible Metal Handle Satchel Quilted Tessuto

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Convertible Metal Handle Satchel Quilted Tessuto is great for comfort and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel

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H 10.24 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Handbags as lovely as this one are hard to come by. So, own this gorgeous Prada bag today and light

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium
Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium

Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium, crafted from grey calfskin leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium
Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium

Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium, crafted from black and grey calfskin

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium
Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium

Prada Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Prada Model: Metal Ribbon Top Handle Bag City Calfskin

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Multicolor City Calf Leather Small Metal Ribbon Flap Bag
Prada Multicolor City Calf Leather Small Metal Ribbon Flap Bag

Prada Multicolor City Calf Leather Small Metal Ribbon Flap Bag

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Flaunting a structured silhouette, this Prada flap bag is a must-have addition for all the

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Small
Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Small

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

, features dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center and gold-tone hardware. Its zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

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H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

leather handles, metal Prada logo accent, side snap buttons, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center and gold-tone hardware accents. Its zip closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Esplanade Bag Greca Saffiano With City Calf Medium
Prada Esplanade Bag Greca Saffiano With City Calf Medium

Prada Esplanade Bag Greca Saffiano With City Calf Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

with city calfskin, features dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo at center and gold-tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Esplanade Bag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium
Prada Esplanade Bag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium

Prada Esplanade Bag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

with city calfskin, features dual-rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo at center and gold-tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium

By Miuccia Prada

Located in NY, NY

saffiano leather with pink city calfskin, features dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo at center

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Prada Olive Green Nylon Metal Handle Hobo
Prada Olive Green Nylon Metal Handle Hobo

Prada Olive Green Nylon Metal Handle Hobo

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H 12.6 in W 2.37 in L 12.8 in

Prada Olive Green Nylon Metal Handle Hobo

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

and is wonderfully held by a silver-tone metal handle which makes the piece all the more worthy of

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel
Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel

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H 10.24 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Prada Black Nylon Tessuto Metal Handle Satchel

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This stylish satchel has been crafted from fine materials. It opens to a capacious interior that can easily hold your everyday essentials. Swing it with style!

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Taupe Saffiano Metal Leather Medium Double Handle Tote
Prada Taupe Saffiano Metal Leather Medium Double Handle Tote

Prada Taupe Saffiano Metal Leather Medium Double Handle Tote

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Created from high-quality materials, this tote is enriched with functional and classic elements. It can be carried around conveniently, and its interior is perfectly sized to keep yo...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Prada Waves Tote Leather Medium
Prada Waves Tote Leather Medium

Prada Waves Tote Leather Medium

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H 14.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in

Prada Waves Tote Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

features dual-rolled handles, raised Prada metal logo at the center, and gold-tone hardware accents. Its

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Esplanade Bag Saffiano Leather Medium
Prada Esplanade Bag Saffiano Leather Medium

Prada Esplanade Bag Saffiano Leather Medium

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H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Prada Esplanade Bag Saffiano Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo at center and gold-tone hardware. Its zip closure opens

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center, and gold-tone hardware. Its zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center, and gold-tone hardware. Its zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center, and gold-tone hardware. Its zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center and gold-tone hardware accents. Its

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Saffiano Leather Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center and gold-tone hardware accents. Its

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Esplanade Bag Saffiano Leather Small
Prada Esplanade Bag Saffiano Leather Small

Prada Esplanade Bag Saffiano Leather Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

, features dual rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo lettering at center and gold-tone hardware. Its zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

leather handles, metal Prada logo accent, side snap buttons, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

leather handles, metal Prada logo accent, side snap buttons, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small
Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

Prada Open Tote Vitello Daino Small

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

leather handles, metal Prada logo accent, side snap buttons, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Gardener Tote Canvas with Flower Applique
Prada Gardener Tote Canvas with Flower Applique

Prada Gardener Tote Canvas with Flower Applique

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

, a single flat patent leather handle, Prada metal logo, and silver-tone hardware accents. Its snap

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Esplanade Handbag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium
Prada Esplanade Handbag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium

Prada Esplanade Handbag Greca Saffiano with City Calf Medium

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

chic bag features dual-rolled leather handles, Prada metal logo at center and gold-tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Prada Black Leather Metal Top Handle Bar 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag
Prada Black Leather Metal Top Handle Bar 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag

Prada Black Leather Metal Top Handle Bar 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Chicago, IL

Prada Black Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bar 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag Leather Silver tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

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Prada Metal Handle For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary prada metal handle for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Red and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a prada metal handle from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Prada Metal Handle?

The price for a prada metal handle starts at $219 and tops out at $2,579, and on average, selling for $700.

Prada for sale on 1stDibs

The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.

When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk.

Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.

Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia Prada debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable, more playful Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.

Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.

Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.

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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 bagBirkin, 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.