Vintage 1940s Bag
4
to
29
300
90
403
359
270
32
31
16
16
11
6
3
13
10
10
9
8
Sort By
1940's Satin Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle. Excellent condition.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Vintage 1940's Black Beaded Box Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1940's large rectangle box bag, with brass metal features is the perfect
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
Leather Doctors Bag, 1940s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial cowhide bag with brass hardware and closure. Used a travel bag for physicians to play
Category
1940s American Colonial Revival Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Brass
Swiss Outdoor Sconce
By BAG Turgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large unique exterior wall sconce with lucite fitting details. Having high quality manufacturing, this sconce has a bold personality for exterior spaces.
Width: 20"
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Steel, Brass
1940s Guild Creations Wool Hand Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a classy 1940s Guild Creations wool hand bag with zip closure. This solid black wool fabirc
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Iconic Water Garden Colorful Antique Runner, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
runner.
Size: 4 x 15.5
Age: Antique C. 1940's
Pile: Medium/Low
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 51mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Gold-filled
Set of 4 1940's French Empire style Bronze / Glass Bag/ Tent Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 4 French Empire Bronze/ Glass Wall Sconces. Bag and tent form.
Category
1940s French Empire Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Salt Bag 1.3' x 3, 1940s - 1N08
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Salt Bag from the 1940s:
Dimensions:
This rectangular salt bag
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Kurdish Salt Bag 10" x 11", 1940s - 1N06
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Kurdish Salt Bag from the 1940s:
Dimensions:
The bag measures 10 inches
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Bag
1940s Koret Maroon Sequin Evening Arm Bag
By Neiman Marcus, Koret
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Koret rare maroon handbag sold at Neiman Marcus. The bag is structured two be worn on the arm
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag is a captivating piece from the 1940s
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
No Reserve
W 16.54 in L 50.01 in
1940s Cordé Shoulder Bag with Lucite Pull
Located in Alford, MA
Very unusual to find a shoulder bag in this genre, and especially in this circular shape. Body and
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Salt Bag, 1940s, 1C951
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade semi-antique Afghan Baluch salt bag in purple and white colors and stars design. The bag
Category
1940s Afghan Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
1940s Apricot Twill Hand Bag with Brass Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s twill hand bag in a rare tone of apricot twill. The closure is made of brass and designed
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
1930s/1940s Brown Oversized Faux Alligator Envelope Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s Brown oversized faux alligator envelop handbag with covered wooden clasp
Category
1930s Vintage 1940s Bag
1940s Leather Equestrian 'Feed Bag' by Enid Collins
By Enid Collins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early and rare Collins of Texas 'feed bag' composed of saddle leather trimmed in brass casting. The
Category
1940s American Rustic Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Handmade Antique Persian Sumak Sadle Double Bag, 1940s, 1c399
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique collectible Persian Sumak saddle double bag in original good condition. The bag is from the
Category
1940s Asian Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
1940s-50s Leopard Print Muff Hand bag Vintage
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Leopard print vintage muff. Soft & Supple, no rips or smells. Zippers open on the top with opening to keep your hands toasty warm. Measures 14in. wide x 11in. high. Zipper d...
Category
1950s Vintage 1940s Bag
Walborg unique copper beaded frame evening bag 1940s NWT
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walborg unique copper beaded frame evening bag from the 1940s, new with the original tag. This
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s Art Deco pyramid box bag, a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Brass
1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror
Located in Greenport, NY
1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror
Circular shaped bucket box bag with an
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"
By Boucheron
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"
The rectangular case
Category
1930s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Free Shipping
W 3.63 in D 0.83 in L 5.08 in
1940s Gold Lamé Evening Bag With Moonstones, Amethysts And Garnets
Located in London, GB
A rare late 1940s gold lamé evening bag, featuring all-over gold and silver bullion appliqué work
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Bag
Hobe Sterling Silver Bow with Flowers Large Pin, Circa 1940's
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver flower pin by Hobe
Elizabeth Mason
The Paper Bag Princess, Inc.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm
MOVEMENT
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Bag
A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
By Bags by Josef
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This rare and iconic clutch bag, in the realm of vintage and collectable handbags, made for Saks
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in L 10.75 in
Sterling Silver Rope Rim Butter Pats, a Set of Seven, circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of seven, sterling silver butter pats, circa 1940s.
Marked Sterling, with a running rope
Category
1940s American American Classical Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Leather Hunting, Shooting Cartridge Bag.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Cartridge Bag.
A good quality leather cartridge bag. The bag is in good usable
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Kilim Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold early 20th century Persian saddle bag with a fantastic all-over geometric pattern wiven in
Category
1940s Persian Kilim Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
It's In The Bag Gold Purse Charm
Located in New York, NY
A figural 14K yellow gold pocketbook charm. Engraved "It's In The Bag" on front. Opens to reveal
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Afghan Turkmen Torba Tent Bag
Located in Skokie, IL
Antique Afghan Turkmen Torba Tent Bag
A wonderful, antique Afghan Turkmen Torba Tent Bag wall
Category
1930s Afghan Tribal Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkomen Bag Face
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Turkoman flat-weave bag face with embroidered diamonds and
Category
1940s Persian Kilim Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
Vintage Black Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse. A delightful wristlet evening purse from the 1940s
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Bag
1930s/1940s Brown Cordé Purse with Brass Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s brown Art Deco cordé purse with brass hardware frame and extra-wide arm
Category
1930s Vintage 1940s Bag
1940s Art Deco Black Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag
The elegant retro handbag is encrusted
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Mid Century Persian bag flat weave in Blue, Red, White Geometric pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 1940s mid century bag flat weave landing from Persia, now joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage
Category
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
1940s Art Deco Ebony Iridescent Glass Beaded Evening Purse
Located in University City, MO
1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse
The elegant oval-shaped
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Bag
"Bag of Fruit"
By Josef Zenk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
moved to Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the late 1940s, living in Upper Black Eddy, a town along the
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Color, Woodcut
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
filigreed frame. Wonderful quality with black silk velvet pouch and gilt chain. 1940's USA.
Unsigned. 6" x
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Charming Art Deco Beaded Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Beaded Flower Bag from the 1940's, Belgium. 3D flower with pearly beaded petals
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage 1940s Bag
1940s Italian Taupe Alligator Croc Embossed Vintage 40s Leather Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s Italian made alligator / crocodile embossed patent leather bag! Perfect taupe color is
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Bag
Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
"change purse" is applied to the front. 1940's USA. Excellent condition.
10" wide x 9" high x 1
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Coil Handles
Located in New York, NY
Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Self Bead Coil Handles from the 1940's. Snap tight clasp closure
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Art Deco Lame and Diamond Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Custom Evening Bag made in the 1940's with a bakelite frame, adorned with a lovely Art Deco diamond
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Bag
Art Deco Black Suede Phenolic Bakelite Ladies Bag, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s-1940s Art Deco black suede bakelite
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Suede, Bakelite, Silk
Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware 28, 1940.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Originally introduced in the early 1930's as the Sac à dépêches bag, the Kelly became world renowned after
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Bag
Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, the interior is a tad tatty but understandable for age, circa 1940s
10/10/1.5cm
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Metal
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bag in Black Patent Vinyl Circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the late 2000s. Inspired by the 1940s and Saharan spirit for this bag
Category
1990s French Vintage 1940s Bag
Free Shipping
Size: 34 cm X 30 cm
Mid Century Art Deco Hard Case Leather Attache Briefcase after Bally, Hermes
By Hermès, Bally
Located in New York, NY
, clean and ready to use condition. The case features a fitted interior with saddle bag style pockets, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Leather
H 9 in W 17.5 in D 4 in
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Keep It Under Your Stetson Bring Him Home
Located in London, GB
Stetson - featuring a smiling sailor carrying his kit bag over his shoulder while opening the gate to his
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Paper
H 15.95 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Early 20th Century Persian Turkman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Turkman bag face rug with a simple crimson ground with
Category
1940s Persian Tribal Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
Geometric Kurdish Design Vintage Runner from Turkey in Pink, Red & Green Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
, commonly used in Kurdish bag faces of mid 19th century, surrounded beautifully by a tribal geometric border
Category
1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hammerman Brothers Sapphire and Ruby 3D Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
embellish the body. Pin this charming little creature on a scarf, bag or your outfit for an instant pop of
Category
1940s American Contemporary Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Free Shipping
W 1.19 in L 0.99 in
French Beaded Evening Handbag With Limoges Porcelain Cameos
Located in Guaynabo, PR
lining covers the inside of the bag that also has a small pocket.
Category
20th Century French Vintage 1940s Bag
Materials
Metal
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Vintage 1940 S Bag", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Vintage 1940s Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage 1940s bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a vintage 1940s bag 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 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hermès, Whiting & Davis and Koret are consistently popular. 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 Vintage 1940s Bag?
The price for a vintage 1940s bag starts at $90 and tops out at $33,975, and on average, selling for $575.
Questions About Vintage 1940s Bag
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What is considered a vintage bag may vary based on personal opinion. However, most experts agree that any handbag produced more than 50 years ago is a vintage accessory. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide range of vintage bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023For Chanel bags, any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage. While Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel began to design handbags during the 1920s, the 2.55, which debuted in February 1955, is an iconic vintage Chanel bag. The brand's best-known bag, the Classic Double Flap bag, includes Chanel's signature quilting and leather interlaced through a chain strap. Chanel Classic flap bags have been going strong since Karl Lagerfeld updated the beloved 2.55 handbag in the 1980s with the addition of the interlocking double Cs on the flap. Other celebrated bag styles are the Gabrielle and Boy bags. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Chanel bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The best way to date a vintage Chanel bag depends on how old it is. For bags produced in 1986 or later, you can check the date code. By cross-checking the first two digits in the serial number with information provided by trusted online resources, you can get a rough idea of the year of production. For example, serial numbers starting with zero were produced from 1986 to 1988. If you can't find a serial number in your bag, you can enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance. Find a large selection of vintage Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes. Whether or not a vintage Gucci bag has a serial number depends on its age. From the 1950s to the early 1970s, Gucci stamped bags with model numbers, not serial numbers. Serial numbers arrived in the late 1970s. They appeared on gold tags through the 1980s and on leather tags starting in the 1990s. Find a selection of expertly vetted Gucci bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Christian Dior bag is vintage, check for a date code inside. Normally, it appears on a stitched leather tag in the lining. If the date is more than 20 years old, the bag is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dior handbags.
- House of CarverApril 3, 2021Vintage Chanel bags can vary in price and at times be worth more than new production Chanel bags. It all depends on the model, condition, age, and rarity of the bag. A vintage Chanel bag in good condition can start at $2,000 and go up to $30,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Several telltale signs allow you to authenticate a vintage Prada bag. Look at the logo for consistency — the Prada logo has a distinctive font, particularly the notch taken out of the “R." Fakes will often leave this detail out. All details, including patterns, fonts and stitching, should be neat and even. Prada uses the highest quality luxury leather to craft its bags, and a plastic-like smell or rough texture could indicate the bag is a fake. Find a collection of expertly-vetted Prada bags from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Louis Vuitton repairs vintage bags at all of their retail locations. Unless the product is under warranty or is defective,however, the repair will come at a price.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Gucci bag often has a serial number stitched on a tag in the bag's interior. Gucci serial numbers don't contain letters, and any letters present in the serial number are an indication that your bag is a fake. Check the bag for any signs of messy craftsmanship — luxury goods have impeccable stitching and stray threads are a warning sign. Ensure the hardware is of good quality and not rusted or chipped. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Gucci bags from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020
No, vintage Hermès Constance bags do not have serial numbers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a Pierre Balmain vintage bag is authentic, first check the hardware. Balmain often stamped the brand name onto zipper pulls and fasteners. The lettering should appear crisp and evenly spaced. Balmain's tags changed greatly over time. Compare the ones in your bag to images of authenticated pieces available online. Shop a range of expertly vetted Pierre Balmain bags on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell if your vintage Pierre Balmain is real. Authentic Pierre Balmain bags are made with brand tags, authenticity labels and serial numbers. Always purchase Balmain jackets from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a collection of authentic Pierre Balmain from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
More Ways To Browse
Sac Crocodile Vintage
1950 Kelly Hermes
Hermes Kelly 28 Colors
Authenticate Hermes Kelly Bag
Whiting And Davis Vintage Clutch
Steel Bead Evening Bag
Vintage Whiting And Davis Silver Mesh Purse
Sac Hermes Kelly Vintage
Sac Hermes Vintage Kelly
Sac Kelly Hermes Vintage
Sac Hermes Crocodile Vintage
Hermes Baby Plate
Gucci 1947
Blue Sapphire Jewelery
Bag By Josef Vintage
Vintage Document Holder
Peanut Pendant
Vintage Walborg Beaded Bag