Hermes Brandebourgs Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Brandebourgs" orange square porcelain vide poche, change tray, or pocket emptier
Late 20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
Hermes Brandebourgs Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Brandebourgs" orange square porcelain vide poche, change tray, or pocket emptier
Porcelain
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" blue rectangular porcelain vide poche, change tray or pocket
Porcelain
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" platinum rectangular porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket
Porcelain
Hermes Pair of Brandebourgs Vide Poches or Change Trays
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Brandebourgs" multicolor square porcelain vide poche, change tray, or pocket
Porcelain
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" platinum square porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket emptier
Porcelain
1990's ilver plated and leather vide poche by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1990's Silver plated and purple leather vide poche by Hermès Great quality and condition Made in
Bronze
$2,219
H 4 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
French luxury design house established in 1837. Made for Hermes by the silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert, this
Silver Plate
1950s Hermès Matchbox
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès matchbox. Matchbox has a metal sleeve with a cornucopia design and a leather
Metal
Hermès Catchall, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès catchall with a relief Cornucopia design in the center surrounded by scale
Metal
1950s Hermès Smoking Set
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès matchbox and cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather
Metal
Hermès Pair of Porcelain Trinket or Cufflink Trays
By Hermès
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A striking pair of Hermès porcelain trinket or cufflink trays, one pink and one green, with
Porcelain, Velvet
$975 / set
H 1.13 in W 8.25 in D 6.75 in
Hermès Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Change Tray by Nathalie Rolland Huckel
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Cheval d'Orient Porcelain Change Tray by Nathalie Rolland Huckel. Tray is in excellent
Porcelain
$2,500 / set
H 1.19 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of Hermès jewelry dishes. Hermès stamped on the side or base of each piece. Silver
Metal
HERMES , “Les Toucans” Empty pocket
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
White porcelain circular pocket with polychrome decoration. Diameter 13 cm Height 2 cm
Porcelain
$475
H 1.63 in W 8.38 in D 6.75 in
Porcelain Jewelry Tray Catchall or Cigar Ashtray German White & Gold
By Villeroy & Boch, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A German white porcelain tray vide-poche (catch-all) or ashtray with gold edge, circa late-20th
Porcelain
Hermes Tohu Bohu Vide Poche Change Tray or Ashtray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited Edition Hermes Tohu Bohu multi-color porcelain vide poche, change tray, pocket emptier or
Porcelain
Hermes Mega Chariot Vide Poche Change Tray or Ashtray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by velvet goatskin, can also be used as vide poche, change tray, or pocket emptier / Limited Edition
Porcelain
$2,290
H 1.38 in W 6.11 in L 7.49 in
Hermes Ashtray Vide Poche Promenade - Porcelain Extra Rare - Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Vide Poche Promenade - Porcelain Extra Rare Limited Edition - 2412281533 Brand: Hermès Type
Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s. This Hermès metallic dish with
Brass, Iron
Hermès 1969 Vide Poche Cendrier Equitation Japonaise Ashtray Trinket Bowl Hermes
By Hermès, Francoise de la Perriere
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès porcelain ashtray or trinket tray, featuring a motif from the "Japanese Riding" scarf by
1980's Wood brutalist vide poche by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very nice brutalist fruit wood vide poche Signed Hermès
Fruitwood
1980's porcelain "vide poche or ashtray" by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1980's porcelain vide poche by Hermès Good condition
Porcelain
1980's ashtray or vide poche "porthole" by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1980's rare "porthole" vide poche by Hermès Stitched leather, metal and glass Great condition
Metal
1980's porcelain "vide poche or ashtray" by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1980's porcelain "vide poche or ashtray" by Hermès Made in France
Porcelain
1970's Silver plated small vide poche by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1970's Silver plated ashtray or vide poche by Hermès
Silver Plate
1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with a cook by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with a cook by Hermès France Great condition
Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 4.34 in Dm 7.88 in
1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with an Angel playing violin by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1980's Silver plated " vide poche " with an Angel playing violin by Hermès France Great condition
Silver Plate
Pair of porcelain mini ashtrays by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Pair of porcelain mini ashtrays by Hermès Made in france Good condition
Porcelain
Porcelain Valet Dish with Violin Motif
By Hermès
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, late 20th Century, porcelain valet or ring dish. The piece depicts a violin and and bow in the center with gold along the edge. The perfect objet for a musicia...
Porcelain
French Hermes Vide Poche, 2010
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular vide poche or trinket tray by Hermes in hand-lacquered wood sheathed in a smooth bull
Leather
Hermes Horse Vide-Poche, circa 1960
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Hermès vintage horse vide-poche, circa 1960. Silver plated metal. Marked: Hermès Paris. Size
Sold
H 1.38 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.38 in W 8.27 in L 1.38 in
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.38 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Hermès Porcelain "Cheval D'orient" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent vide-poche in Cheval d'Orient pattern. Intricate and refined decoration in the style of
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.5 in W 7.49 in D 6.11 in
Hermes Ashtray or Vide-Poche Catchall in the Neoclassical Botanical Style
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes ashtray or vide-poche Catchall in the botanical style, featuring stylised depiction of ferns
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.38 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Hermès Porcelain "Carnets d'Equateur" Vide Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Hermès Carnets d' Equateur: jaguars, macaws, panthers and impalas frolic through lush natural
Porcelain
Hermes, Paris, Solid Silver Ring Dish / Vide Poche c.1950
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
made the majority of the silver and silver plated pieces for the iconic Hermes of Paris. The silver is
Sterling Silver
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1950
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
design house established in 1837. Made for Hermes by the silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert, this mark is also
Silver Plate
Sold
H 1 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Stitched Leather, Brass and Steel Vide Poche for Hermes, France, c. 1945
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Paul Dupré-Lafon ashtray for Hermès, Paris, c. 1945. Leather, brass and stainless steel.
Brass
Hermès Catchall
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès catchall with Cornucopia design in the center surrounded by scale
Metal
Hermes Equestrian Catchall
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès catchall with a horse head handle. Hermès PARIS stamped on outer rim
Metal
Hermes Ring Bowl
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès finger ring bowl that can also be used as a catchall. 'Rome 1985' engraved
Metal
Hermes Golfball Catchall
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès catchall with golfball design. Delicate wave design around the brim give
Metal
Hermes Fragrance Bowl
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès bowl that can also be used as a catchall. 'Parfums Hermes' engraved on the
Metal
1950s Hermès Horseshoe Matchbox
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès matchbox. Matchbox has a metal sleeve with a horseshoe insignia. Inset
Metal
Hermes Equestrian Catchall, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès catchall with engraved metal horse heat protruding from the center as a
Metal
Vintage Hermes Porcelain Ashtray / Catchall
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage porcelain ashtray or catchall by Hermes, made in France. The porcelain tray features a man
Porcelain
Hermès Double Glass Plater, 1960
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
The French chic and interior with this gorgeous Hermès Vintage double glass plater of the 1960s
1950s Hermès Ashtray and Matchbox Set
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès smoking set with ashtray and matchbox. Ashtray has a cornucopia design and
Metal
1950s Hermès Ashtray and Matchbox Set
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès smoking set with ashtray and matchbox. Ashtray has a cornucopia design in
Metal
Hermes Porcelain Trinket Dish with Africa Orange Safari Design
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hermes. This lovely vide poche features white fine bone china decorated with a wide orange and yellow
Porcelain
Silver Hermès Bag Pill Box, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Hermès pill box in the shape of the iconic Bolide Bag. This small bag is made from sterling
Silver
Hermès Kelly Bag Pill Box, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Hermés pill box in the shape of the iconic Kelly Bag. This tiny sterling silver jewel opens up
Metal
Hermès Porcelain "Passifolia" Small Salad Bowl, France, 2021
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
, its folly, and its leaves which rustle a single word, Passifolia." New. In its original Hermès
Porcelain
Hermès Porcelain "Balcon Du Guadalquivir" Ashtray, France, Modern
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Balcon du Guadalquivir, ashtray in porcelain with velvet goatskin base Swirls, arabesques and scarlet braids: the motifs inspired by the Andalusian balconies flame on white porcelai...
Porcelain
Hermes, Paris, Silver & Gold Plated Horseshoe Dish c.1960
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
Beautiful quality; to be expected designed by the famous Maison Hermes of Paris. Dating to c
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Hermes Style Catchall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès style catchall with belt and buckle design on top. Great patina to metal
Metal
1970s Silver Plated Horse Tray
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s silver plated horse head tray Great condition and quality.
Silver Plate
Fouquet's Barriere Paris Porcelain Ashtray Dish Catchall France 1980s
By Hermès, Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage French Porcelain Ashtray from Fouquet's Paris, 1980s. This collectible ashtray, crafted in red and white square porcelain. Ideal as both an ashtray and a stylish decorative d...
Porcelain
Fantastic Vintage Hermes, Dunhill & Cartier Gift Set Circa 2000
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
PARIS Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Grey Platinum Elephant Tray Vide Poche with original Hermes case Made in
Sold
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche
Brass
Hermes "Rhythme" Vide Poche
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Rhythme" blue rectangular porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket emptier
Porcelain
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" blue rectangular porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket
Porcelain
Hermes Sellier Vide Poche Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes Sellier porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket emptier featured in blue roi
Porcelain
Hermes Toucans Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermes "Toucans" rectangular porcelain vide poche, change tray, or pocket emptier / Made in France
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.38 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Hermès Porcelain "Passifolia" Vide-Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent vide-poche in the new "Passifolia" pattern. The rain drums on the convex palm leaves
Porcelain
1980's Leather and metal vide poche By Maison Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980's tray or large vide poche in chromed métal and leather By Hermès Paris
Metal
Hermes, Paris, Silver Plated Novelty Dish / Vide Poche, C.1960
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself
Silver Plate
1980's Leather and metal vide poche By Maison Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980's tray or large vide poche in golden metal and leather Good condition Frannce
Metal
Sold
H 1.38 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Hermès Porcelain "Carnets d'Equateur" Vide Poche Charge Tray, France, Modern
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Hermès carnets d' Equateur: jaguars, macaws, panthers and impalas frolic through lush natural
Leather, Porcelain
Hermes Silver Plate Horse Vide Poche / Large Tastevin c.1960
By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A superb and scarcely found Vide Poche or catchall dish made in silvered bronze, the handle in the
Silver Plate
Hermes Silver Plate and Gold Plate Horse Vide Poche, C.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A superb and scarcely found Vide Poche or catchall dish made in silvered bronze, the handle in the
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
French Horse Equine Porcelain Tray Vide-Poche or Ashtray
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A chic French horse equine porcelain vide-poche (catch-all) or cigar ashtray, circa 20th century
Porcelain
European Jack Russell Terrier Dog Tray Vide-Poche or Ashtray
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A great Jack Russell terrier dog hand painted portrait porcelain tray vide-poche (catch-all) or
Porcelain
French White Porcelain Jewelry Tray Catchall Vide-Poche or Ashtray
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A French white porcelain tray vide-poche (catch-all) or ashtray, circa mid to late-20th century
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.94 in W 7.63 in D 6.13 in
French Porcelain Tray Vide-Poche Catchall or Ashtray Blue Red White & Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand-painted French porcelain tray vide-poche (catch-all) or ashtray, circa late-20th
Porcelain
Hermes Catchall
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès catchall with Cornucopia design in the center surrounded by scale
Metal
$11,494
H 24.41 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass sta...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$677Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
19th Century Mahogany Bench
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century mahogany bench from England covered with charming fabric in the chesterfield buttoned style lovely unusual bench since it is small that has a beautiful base. ...
Mahogany
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Rocket Table Lamp, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1950s in so called Brussell style. The lamp is made of colored milk glass and has a brass structure. E14 bulb 25W Original good condition.
Metal, Brass
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
A set Of 3 Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A set of 3 vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in dark blue. Two model 6035 and one model 6065. Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. Opaline glass shades. Ceram...
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
$4,839 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$1,599
H 5.71 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
20th Century Frosted Glass Sculpture entitled "Cheval Debout" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Cheval Debout" by Marc Lalique A very fine frosted glass study of a standing horse in a striking position with its neck rounded exhibiting fine detail, the surface lightly polished...
Metal
$6,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...
Ceramic
FORNASETTI Cigar Humidor
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wooden cigar humidor box with cammei design on faux marble / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, in the 1980s Original metal label inside Measures: width 10 inches, de...
Wood
$44,995Sale Price|50% Off
H 115 in W 181 in D 0.05 in
Antique 17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, Featuring Dido and Aeneas
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson historical tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting Aeneas relating his adventures to Dido, from 'The Story of Dido and Aeneas' series after Virgil’s 'The Aen...
Wool, Silk
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.