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Antique Silver Plate Cocktail Tray
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
serving tray, also known as a butler tray, showcases exquisite floral and baroque engravings and etchings
Category

Early 19th Century For The Table

Baker Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top Serving Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top Serving Table This table measures
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Early 2000s American Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Slim Aarons, Polo Party
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America's foremost polo families, with his son, daughter
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1980s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Lambda

Rather Large 19th Century English Butler's Tray Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Imposing in both size and craftsmanship, this early 19th-century English mahogany butler's tray
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mounted "Butler's Ball" or "Gazing Ball"- Discreet Gaze
Located in New York, NY
, found its place in dining rooms as an unassuming tool for butlers to monitor the flow of a dinner party
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Polo Party Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo Party 1981 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Paul Butler, patriarch of one
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1980s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s
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1980s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

Polo Party 1981 Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Polo Party 1981 Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s foremost polo families, with his son
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1980s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Polo Party' 1981 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Polo Party' 1981 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print Paul Butler, patriarch of one of
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1980s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

'Polo Party' 1981 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Polo Party' 1981 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s
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1980s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Slim Aarons, Polo Party, 1981 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Michael Butler Kent, Paul Butler and Geoffrey Kent. Slim Aarons Polo Party, 1981 Lambda Print 4
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1980s Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slim Aarons, Polo Party, 1981 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Michael Butler Kent, Paul Butler and Geoffrey Kent. Slim Aarons Polo Party, 1981 Lambda Print 4
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1980s Realist Color Photography

Materials

Lambda

Willy Rizzo Tortoise Lucite and Brass Barware Serving Butler Tray, Italy 1970s
By Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
is attributed to Willy Rizzo. The large rectangular butler shape has a gilded brass raised gallery
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Polo Party 1981 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s
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1980s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Polo Party 1981 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

Slim Aarons, Polo Party, 1981 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Michael Butler Kent, Paul Butler and Geoffrey Kent. Slim Aarons Polo Party, 1981 Lambda Print 4
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1980s Realist Color Photography

Materials

Lambda

The Sixth Avenue Spur, New York City — 1920s American Expressionism
By Frederick K. Detwiller
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
businesses celebrated with a giant block party. It was not until 1938 when the city bought the El for $12.5
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1920s Ashcan School Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Large Civil War recruitment Broadside for the 53rd New York Volunteer Infantry
Located in York County, PA
parties wishing to act in the capacity of Non-commissioned Officers must apply immediately to secure
Category

Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Tray signed Germonde, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An oval tray with a pyrographic landscape etched in the bottom with metal handles. An old butlers
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Tray signed Germonde, 1900s
Art Nouveau Tray signed Germonde, 1900s
H 2.37 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Tommi Parzinger Brass Box Mid-Century Modern
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
chic brass box back in the times of the 1950s was s silent butler tray to pick up the crumbs at the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tommaso Barbi Wicker and Chrome Folding Table Barware Tray, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular butler shape boasts a chromed metal raised gallery and genuine rattan cane-work or wicker. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Christian Dior Home Collection Lucite Tray Board Platter with Dried Lunaria
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior's black sticker underside. Perfect for serving purposes or butler uses, this lovely
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Fallen Comrades/Interlude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Communist Party. Refusing to respond on constitutional grounds, he was held in contempt and sentenced to six
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1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

'Female Nude', by R.V. Goetz, Charcoal on Paper Drawing
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Awards at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio; and the President's Award, American
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Mid-20th Century Academic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Conté

"Beach, Haiti, " Gifford Beal, Sunny Seascape Resort, American Impressionist
By Gifford Beal
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Estate of the artist Kraushaar Gallery, New York Exhibited: Youngstown, OH, Butler Institute of
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Poles" Minimalist Abstract Lithograph on Paper
By Arnold Mesches
Located in Soquel, CA
Hollywood when his work for the Communist Party came to the attention of the F.B.I. in 1945. A file the
Category

1960s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Sweet Gum (Contemporary Still Life, Graphic Hand-Painted Leaf on Paper)
By Joy Taylor
Located in Hudson, NY
Islip, New York There’s the Rub. Islip Art Museum, East Islip, New York Real Party. Real Arts Ways
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Blue Violet (Contemporary Still Life, Graphic Hand-Painted Flower on Paper)
By Joy Taylor
Located in Hudson, NY
Islip, New York There’s the Rub. Islip Art Museum, East Islip, New York Real Party. Real Arts Ways
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Zinnia (Contemporary Still Life, Graphic Hand-Painted Pink Flower on Paper)
By Joy Taylor
Located in Hudson, NY
Islip, New York There’s the Rub. Islip Art Museum, East Islip, New York Real Party. Real Arts Ways
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Bareback Act, Old Hippodrome
By Gifford Beal
Located in Missouri, MO
academician in 1914. He was known for garden parties, circuses, landscapes, streets, coasts, flowers and
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20th Century American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bareback Act, Old Hippodrome
By Gifford Beal
Located in Missouri, MO
elected to full status of academician in 1914. He was known for garden parties, circuses, landscapes
Category

1950s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Silver Plate Victorian Style Butlers Tray Platter
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Victorian silver plate butlers tray with faux tortoiseshell finish Antique silver plate
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware

French Empire Kingwood Butlers Trolley Side Table Stand
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous antique French Empire butlers trolley handcrafted from kingwood with ormolu mounts On
Category

Vintage 1960s French Empire Side Tables

Victorian Period Light Oak Slant Front Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
, giving the antique bureau a transitional feel. Inside the bureau desk part is where the party is at on
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Young Girl with Kittens
By Frederick Rondel
Located in Washington, DC
Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake, N.Y. (A Hunting Party in the Woods (In the Adirondac [sic]) Bowdoin
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rochfort Benches, Pair Irish Regency Mahogany Benches Original Family Owner
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rochfort (1652-1727) bought three thousand acres from the Butler family for his second son John. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Brian Palmer For Baker Furniture Party Butler
By Brian Palmer for Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Typical of Baker furniture,the Party butler combines subtle materials,design and top notch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Tray Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Baker Party Butler, 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden party butler folds to be tray table or can expand to accommodate a large buffet or bar
Category

20th Century Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Party Butler, 20th Century
Baker Party Butler, 20th Century
H 29 in W 90 in D 21 in
Baker Party Butler Table With Removable Tray & Butterfly Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Butler tray table, with folding X-base, in original light walnut finish from Baker Furniture. Two
Category

Vintage 1940s American Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Party Butler Table With Removable Tray & Butterfly Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Butler tray table, with folding X-base, in restored burnt sienna mahogany from Baker Furniture. Two
Category

20th Century American Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Polished Brass Object Butler Box
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
solid brass butler box can sweep the crumbs from an elegant dinner party or just be a beautiful object
Category

20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Butler's Bell Box for Servants
Located in Austin, TX
next Downton Abbey party!
Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Butler's Stand, English, Walnut, Serving Tray, Folding Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's stand. An English, walnut serving tray and folding rest, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Butler's Stand, English, Mahogany, Serving Tray, Rest, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's stand. An English, mahogany serving tray and rest, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Murano Glass Marbro Floor Lamp Table Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Forney, TX
/ Acquisition: Property from the Estate of Shelba Butler Coe, Nacogdoches, Texas Acquired from the highly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

The Catbird Seat (an aerial view of the majesty of the baseball diamond)
By Larry Welo
Located in New Orleans, LA
terms of having the upper hand or greater advantage in any type of dealing among parties. According to
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Above the Desert (Colorado)
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
artist Bruce Currie at an artist's party, and the two were married in 1946. The twins and their
Category

1950s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Tempera

Villas on the Brenta, an ink wash on paper by Francesco Guardi, Venice 1712-1793
By Francesco Guardi
Located in PARIS, FR
- lot number 25 Ader-Picard-Tajan sale June 7, 1989 Gilbert Butler Gallery - New York (from a label on
Category

1790s Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite and Autumn Maple Leaves, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior silver sticker underside. Perfect for serving purposes or butler uses, this lovely
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Amazing Antique French Walnut Coat, Hat, & Umbrella Hall Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
holiday parties or dinner ensembles to please deposit their outerwear on the bed because your closets are
Category

Antique 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Antique Playing Cards by Tiffany & Company Designed by Charles E. Carryl
Located in York County, PA
, all turned 45 degrees to make diamonds. There are witches and nomads, fat chefs, butlers and
Category

Antique 1870s American Game Boards

River at Evening (Colorado)
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
fellow artist Bruce Currie at an artist's party, and the two were married in 1946. The twins and
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Rare Civil War Period Federal Standard Style Flank Guidon Flag
Located in York County, PA
or to an officer or to some other party at an earlier date. Due to the Civil War date, exceptional
Category

Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Butler and Wilson Leopard Handbag
By Butler & Wilson
Located in Montreal, QC
Jazz up your jeans or add pizzazz to a party outfit with this funky Bag by Butler & Wilson. The
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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

Baker Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Butler tray table, with folding X-base, in most desirable mahogany finish by Baker Furniture. Two
Category

20th Century North American American Classical Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's Baker Furniture Party Butler tray table with folding X-base constructed of Cherrywood. Two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Butler's Ball
Located in New York, NY
dining rooms for the butler to survey the progress of a dinner party by looking into the reflection the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Revival Mounted Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Butler's Ball
Butler's Ball
H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Butler's Ball with Finial
Located in New York, NY
used in dining rooms for the butler to survey the progress of a dinner party by looking into the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Revival Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party 1981 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

The Catbird Seat (an aerial view of the majesty of the baseball diamond)
By Larry Welo
Located in New Orleans, LA
terms of having the upper hand or greater advantage in any type of dealing among parties. According to
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the party butler you’re looking for. Each the party butler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using acrylic, lucite and plastic. There are many kinds of the the party butler you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right the party butler, those designed in modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one the party butler that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christian Dior, Dior Home and Dorlyn Silversmiths produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About The Party Butler
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A butler's table is a small table, usually used as an end table or in the corner of your living room. It features removable or fixed trays for extra storage when necessary. Shop a range of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Parti sapphires are indeed natural and cannot be manufactured in a lab. Three different colors can be seen in this stone, a mixture of blue, green and yellow. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butler tray hinge is a hinge that is specifically made to work with a butler tray table that folds open, and therefore needs extra strength and stability. It is designed to fold up to 90 degrees and lock into a flat position when needed. Shop an array of butter tray tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A butler's tray is a handy side table accessory that is used for serving drinks. The tray is held in place by a deeper border and handles on the long sides, which are hinged to fold out flat when placed down and remain hidden from view. Shop a range of antique and vintage butler trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are many things that you can wear to a 1980s party. Get inspired by the era’s fitness craze and wear a leotard, tights, leg warmers and a headband or a wind suit with a matching jacket and pull-on bottoms. Give the preppy look a try with a sweater set for women or a crewneck sweater tied around the neck of a polo shirt for men. Or, go punk with a vintage band t-shirt, distressed jeans, spiked jewelry and a wallet chain. Find a collection of vintage 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    When attending a disco party, it is important to wear bright, funky colors and statement accessories. Opt for flared pants, sparkly miniskirts or even a disco suit. Find the perfect ensemble for a disco party on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A copper silent butler is a tool used for cleaning that is crafted out of copper metal. Its design contains a bowl, a hinged cover and a long handle. Traditionally, servants used silent butlers to remove crumbs or ashes from tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of copper silent butlers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A butler's tray table is an accent table typically used for serving. It includes a removable tray top that can transport food and drinks from room to room. Normally, the base features folding criss-crossing legs. Shop a range of butler's tray tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Serving pieces, tableware, wine glasses, table linens, candles and other items for the dining room are kept in the butler’s pantry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Butler bells, or servant bells, were stationed outside the kitchen, labeled for the room it belonged to. Upon hearing the bell, the servant would head to the appropriate room for service. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic servant bells from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A butler, with respect to furniture, is a desk. Its roots are in the 18th century, when a butler's desk referred to a piece of furniture that belonged to a head servant or butler in a wealthy home. It eventually became a practical piece of furniture in England and in homes in the United States. Shop a variety of butlers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, the Hermès Garden Party bag is not currently discontinued. The line occasionally sells out as each run is released but tends to get regularly restocked. Find a range of authentic Hermès Garden Party bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Hermès Garden Party bag will have the “Hermès Paris Made in France” logo stamped in a delicate and neat font that is not affected by the texture of the leather. All Hermès bags are handmade. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Hermès handbags on 1stDibs that come with a buyer protection guarantee.