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The Silk Purse

rare The Row Silk Flat Clutch Black Rectangle Leather lined Luxury Evening Pouch
rare The Row Silk Flat Clutch Black Rectangle Leather lined Luxury Evening Pouch

rare The Row Silk Flat Clutch Black Rectangle Leather lined Luxury Evening Pouch

By The Row

Located in San Diego, CA

The Row Luxury Evening Pouch Silk Black Flat Rectangle Clutch Elevate your evening ensemble with this sophisticated The Row silk flat clutch, a masterclass in minimalist luxury. Cr...

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2010s American Clutches

rare The Row Bindle Black Pleated Silk-Organza Hobo Shoulder Bag Rare Knot Top
rare The Row Bindle Black Pleated Silk-Organza Hobo Shoulder Bag Rare Knot Top

rare The Row Bindle Black Pleated Silk-Organza Hobo Shoulder Bag Rare Knot Top

By The Row

Located in San Diego, CA

The Row Bindle Pleated Silk-Organza Hobo Shoulder Bag - Black - Rare Edition Elevate your collection with this exceptionally rare version of the iconic Bindle Bag from The Row. Expe...

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

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Emilio Pucci 1960's Coin Purse
Emilio Pucci 1960's Coin Purse

Emilio Pucci 1960's Coin Purse

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

You are looking at a 1960's Emilio Pucci leather and silk coin purse. The change purse is in fair condition with fading to the silk.

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1960s Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Silk'in Long Zip Around Wallet 4hz1029 Coral Leather Clutch
Hermès Silk'in Long Zip Around Wallet 4hz1029 Coral Leather Clutch

Hermès Silk'in Long Zip Around Wallet 4hz1029 Coral Leather Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: TS 001 AU Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Box, Booklet and Dust Bag Retai...

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20th Century French Clutches

Chanel Cc Logo Sheer Camisole Tank Top Blouse 231188 Cream Silk Tote
Chanel Cc Logo Sheer Camisole Tank Top Blouse 231188 Cream Silk Tote

Chanel Cc Logo Sheer Camisole Tank Top Blouse 231188 Cream Silk Tote

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made In: Italy 100% Silk OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Measurements: Length: 11" Chest: 14" Waist: 13" Bottom: 15" Signs of Wear: Light pulls by the top stitches. This item d...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Petite Evening Bag Noir Flapper Style
Petite Evening Bag Noir Flapper Style

Petite Evening Bag Noir Flapper Style

Located in Pahrump, NV

This black women’s evening bag is small, dainty, and elegant. The material is silk. The purse has a few black beads hanging down flapper style.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

2004 Yves Saint Laurent Mamounia Brown Lambskin Shoulder Bag
2004 Yves Saint Laurent Mamounia Brown Lambskin Shoulder Bag

2004 Yves Saint Laurent Mamounia Brown Lambskin Shoulder Bag

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H 8 in W 15 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in

2004 Yves Saint Laurent Mamounia Brown Lambskin Shoulder Bag

By Tom Ford

Located in Houston, TX

The thick shoulder strap features a large ornamental buckle, and is affixed to the body of the bag with two loops. The purse has a top zipper and the interior is lined in brown silk.

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Early 2000s French Hobo Bags

CHANEL Black Silk Quilted Purse with Rhinestone Applique
CHANEL Black Silk Quilted Purse with Rhinestone Applique

CHANEL Black Silk Quilted Purse with Rhinestone Applique

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Chanel design is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This handbag is composed of a black q...

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20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Embroidered Silk Clutch
Judith Leiber Embroidered Silk Clutch

Judith Leiber Embroidered Silk Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

There are four gold feet to protect the silk, at the bottom of the purse. The purse features a small coin purse as well.

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Late 20th Century American Clutches

Gump's Orange  Silk Clutch from Frank Sinatra, Circa 1960
Gump's Orange  Silk Clutch from Frank Sinatra, Circa 1960

Gump's Orange Silk Clutch from Frank Sinatra, Circa 1960

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This orange silk clutch which was a gift from
frank Sinatra is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills boutique couture salon during business hours. Please tele...

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1960s Handbags and Purses

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash multi checker print calf silk scarf bucket bag
new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash multi checker print calf silk scarf bucket bag

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash multi checker print calf silk scarf bucket bag

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash multi checker print calf silk scarf bucket bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Spring Summer 2018 Model Name / Style: Scarf b...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

new VERSACE 2018 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag
new VERSACE 2018 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag

new VERSACE 2018 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag

By Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 2018 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag Reference: TGAS/A04027 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Clash tote Collection: Fal...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag
new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash blue black leather silk scarf large tote bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: The Clash t...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash check print leather silk scarf large tote bag
new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash check print leather silk scarf large tote bag

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash check print leather silk scarf large tote bag

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash check print leather silk scarf large tote bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: The Clash ...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Vintage Red Lamb with Silk Bow Gold Chain Strap Handbag & Clutch
CHANEL Vintage Red Lamb with Silk Bow Gold Chain Strap Handbag & Clutch

CHANEL Vintage Red Lamb with Silk Bow Gold Chain Strap Handbag & Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Chanel purse is composed of a supple red lamb leather in a burgundy hue and has a silk bow trim accent.

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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

1990s Gucci by Tom Ford  Runway Psychedelic Swirl Silk Velvet Pants Documented
1990s Gucci by Tom Ford  Runway Psychedelic Swirl Silk Velvet Pants Documented

1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Psychedelic Swirl Silk Velvet Pants Documented

By Gucci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The psychedelic swirl exemplified this, debuting in the fall 1999 runway collection for which Ford took the unbridled decadence of the Seventies disco era as his inspiration. He used...

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1990s Italian Pants

THE ROW beige RAFFIA & SILK MASSIMO Backpack Bag
THE ROW beige RAFFIA & SILK MASSIMO Backpack Bag

THE ROW beige RAFFIA & SILK MASSIMO Backpack Bag

By The Row

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic The Row 'Massimo' backpack in off-white silk-blend raffia featuring espresso brown leather trimming. Bucket silhouette with drawstring leather straps closure. Unlined....

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2010s French Backpacks

Judith Leiber Gathered Navy Silk Evening Purse Optional Strap & Original Comb
Judith Leiber Gathered Navy Silk Evening Purse Optional Strap & Original Comb

Judith Leiber Gathered Navy Silk Evening Purse Optional Strap & Original Comb

By Judith Leiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This evening purse is composed of a navy silk with silver hardware.

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20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Issey Miyake Purple & Hot Pink Pleated Silk Reversible Bag
Issey Miyake Purple & Hot Pink Pleated Silk Reversible Bag

Issey Miyake Purple & Hot Pink Pleated Silk Reversible Bag

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a reversible purple and pink silk pleated drawstring bag by Issey Miyake, from the 1990's. The tag has been removed to be worn on both sides. This bag by Issey Miyake is a...

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1990s Japanese Handbags and Purses

new VERSACE AW18 The Clash blue black calf leather silk scarf tie bucket bag
new VERSACE AW18 The Clash blue black calf leather silk scarf tie bucket bag

new VERSACE AW18 The Clash blue black calf leather silk scarf tie bucket bag

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE AW18 The Clash blue black calf leather silk scarf tie bucket bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: The Clash buc...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber plexiglass & jewel frame silk tropical orchid print handbag
Judith Leiber plexiglass & jewel frame silk tropical orchid print handbag

Judith Leiber plexiglass & jewel frame silk tropical orchid print handbag

By Judith Leiber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Judith Leiber plexiglass & jewel frame silk tropical orchid print handbag...Frosted white plexiglass handle with crystal jewel clasp and gold hardware frame handbag...Mint green silk...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Silk clutch bag with a very large silver, marcasite, and crysoprase clasp, 1930s
Silk clutch bag with a very large silver, marcasite, and crysoprase clasp, 1930s

Silk clutch bag with a very large silver, marcasite, and crysoprase clasp, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

The bag is in overall perfect condition, with some slight 'foxing' on the inner purse silk frame and some very slight marks in the inner purse itself.

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Metallic Raw Linen Silk Purse
Chanel Metallic Raw Linen Silk Purse

Chanel Metallic Raw Linen Silk Purse

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Taupe raw linen silk with metallic thread through. Leather silver lining. Chanel is stamped inside and the inside zipper has Chanel engraved on zipper pull, and logo is on the other ...

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1990s French Handbags and Purses

Pucci Silk Lily of the Valley Clutch with Hidden Shoulder Chain
Pucci Silk Lily of the Valley Clutch with Hidden Shoulder Chain

Pucci Silk Lily of the Valley Clutch with Hidden Shoulder Chain

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Stunning 1970s Vintage Signed Pucci Silk Clutch Lily of the Valley Design in Black, Fuchsia Pink and White Excellent Condition

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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

Hermes Green Printed Silk Tote
Hermes Green Printed Silk Tote

Hermes Green Printed Silk Tote

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H 14.97 in L 14.57 in

Hermes Green Printed Silk Tote

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Hermès handbags are known for their unique designs that emanate the label's elegant flair and the label's immaculate craftsmanship makes their creations last season after season. Her...

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Multicolor Silk Petit H Shopping Bag
Hermes Multicolor Silk Petit H Shopping Bag

Hermes Multicolor Silk Petit H Shopping Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Get this versatile Petit H shopping bag by Hermès for yourself and head out in style. Everything ranging from the attractive design to the lush silk body of this bag is just impeccab...

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2010s French Tote Bags

Valentino Green Silk and Patent Leather Organza Rosier Tote
Valentino Green Silk and Patent Leather Organza Rosier Tote

Valentino Green Silk and Patent Leather Organza Rosier Tote

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This green Valentino tote will have you turning heads in no time! This stunning bag is crafted from leather and then further adorned with intricate taffeta roses made from silk. The ...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

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The Silk Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary the silk purse for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a the silk purse may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gucci, Hermès and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a The Silk Purse?

On average, a the silk purse on 1stDibs sells for $944, while they’re typically $97 on the low end and $70,594 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 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.