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
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 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 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 1.38 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 Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès
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 Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon
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 Limoges, Hermès
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
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
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
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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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$706Sale Price / item|52% 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 vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$659Sale 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
$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, Walnut, Cut Glass
$6,944 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$16,714 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,238 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
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
$282Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$1,620
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Bunny Williams Home Natural Hibiscus Sofa Throw
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Soft, hand blocked reversible throw with stitching, made with 100% cotton. Reversible. Sofa Throw 50” x 60” Care instructions: Dry clean, or machine wash on cold with like colors, ...
Cotton
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.