Christian Dior Monogramme Oblique Mini Barrel Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Charming vintage Christian Dior Monogramme Oblique Mini Barrel Bag in signature brown Trotter textile with top zip and brown calf leather trim, leather handles and leather lining. 19...
Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag
By Rialto
Located in Nashville, TN
The wonderful arched sides of the bag are joined by the curved lucite handle. The barrel design of the bag, features curved sides along its length and a flat top, which showcases the...
Vintage MOSCHINO REDWALL 3 Purses Navy Blue Belt Bag
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO REDWALL 3 Purses Navy Blue Belt Bag Measurements: BARREL BAG: Height: 3.93 inches (10 cm) Depth: 3.34 inches (8.5 cm) FLAP BAG: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Width: 3...
Gianni Versace Vintage Snakeskin Studded Barrel Bag
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous & hard to find vintage Gianni Versace snakeskin bag which previously belonged to Kimberly Stewart. Gorgeous studded detailing throughout, delicate gold tone chain detailing,...
1950s Netti Rosenstein Orange Leather Barrel Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Most Adorable Bag Is Here And It Screams Vintage! Circa 1950s, this Netti Rosenstein leather barrel bag is a beautiful burnt orange color and features Victorian/Baroque style gol...
Fabulous Rosenfeld Metal Barrel Bag w/ Lion
By Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A great 1970s Rosenfeld metal barrel "disco bag" with velvet lining, chain handle and lion relief panels on the end pieces.
MCM Black Monogram Visetos Barrel Bag Crossbody 3MCM108
By MCM
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: D5695 Made In: Munchen Measurements: Length: 9 " Width: 5 " Height: 4.5 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 23.5 "- 33.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accesso...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Soufflot Papillon Cyllinder Barrel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD+ CONDTION (7.25/10 or B+) Retail $1280 (Outside) Minor rub on the edge of the bottom (Inside) Minor rubbing (zipper) Zipper works properly Handle (inch) : 18.11 inch Hand...
1970s Blue Monogram Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A great bag by Christian Dior. A blue barrel bag in the Dior fabric.This bag has a top zip running the length of the bag and an internal zip pocket.The trim is in navy leather, and i...
Gucci Navy Supreme Web Barrel Duffle Bag 1020g52
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
Gucci Navy Supreme Web Barrel Duffle Bag 1020g52
Etro Bordeaux Paisley Boston Barrel Cylinder bag 248et56
By Etro
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 0760735 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5" Height: 5" Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Ext...
MCM Cognac Monogram Visetos Barrel Crossbody Bag Cyllinder 914mcm36
By MCM
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11452 Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 5" Height: 5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 23"-28" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather...
Louis Vuitton Yellow Beige Monogram Vernis Fleurs Barrel Duffle Bag 863335
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Yellow Beige Monogram Vernis Fleurs Barrel Duffle Bag 863335
Chanel Black Leather Small Party Evening Barrel Clutch Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Leather Small Party Evening Barrel Clutch Bag in Box Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in Italy Measures 6.25" W x 2.5" H x 2.5...
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H 3.5 in W 7 in D 2.8 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Gold Chain Barrel Evening Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Lambskin Gold hardware Zipper closure Made in Italy Date code Measures 7" W x 3.9" H x 2.8" D Strap drop 18"
Bottega Veneta
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta, "barrel" shaped soft shoulder bag with signature tassel pull for zipper.
1950s Clear Carved Lucite & Rhinestone Barrel Bag
Located in London, GB
Incredible and rare 1950s clear carved lucite drum and rhinestone set bag. Hinged lid closes with the 3-ball clasp. Some of the most spectacular and expensive rhinestone examples w...
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H 3.5 in W 6.75 in D 2 in
Swarovski Crystal Floral Print Barrel Minaudiere Evening Bag
Located in Austin, TX
BEAUTIFUL Judith Leiber Vintage Swarovski Crystal Floral Print Barrel Minaudiere Evening Bag in excellent condition.
Mixed Media
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W 6 in D 3 in L 8 in
1970s Martin Van Schaak Chocolate Ribbed Silk Faille Barrel Clutch w Pineapple
By Martin van Schaak
Located in Gresham, OR
This barrel shaped evening bag is the perfect size clutch to fit in your hand, with an optional shoulder strap.
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H 5.91 in Dm 5.91 in
English Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Heart Lock Antique Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Wembley, GB
Open curb link bracelet with heart padlock clasp hung a variety of charms, including, a fire engine, motorcycle, trolley bus, doctor’s bag, dunce hat, barrel organ and an engagement ...
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 3 in W 3 in L 10 in
Authentic Vintage Chanel Quilted Chain Cylinder Papillon Shoulder barrel Bag.
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Vintage Chanel Quilted Chain Cylinder Papillon Shoulder barrel Bag. This bag is in great condition. It comes with original guarantee card and Chanel dust bag.
Vintage Céline Macadam Barrel Bag
By Celine
Located in Annapolis, MD
Coated canvas, leather and light gold-tone hardware, printed with their timeless triomphe pattern. Condition: Okay used condition. Exterior: Slight cracking and drying on leather, n...
Vintage Botega Veneta Intrcciato Black Minaudiere
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an elegant barrel bag accented with gold gilt hardware and a rhinestone closure.
Vintage Chanel Navy Diamond Quilted Leather Barrel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Chanel Diamond quilted barrel bag in navy lambskin leather. Outside has the CC logo stitched and debossed on the front.
Chanel early-mid 1980’s quilted lambskin canteen barrel cylinder bag.
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare, unique Lambskin mini bag created by the house of Chanel in the early 1980’s Product Details: Gold tone hardware Top snap closure Single rolled shoulder strap Mirrored inter...
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H 4.5 in W 4.5 in L 11.5 in
MCM Yellow/White Visetos Barrel Boston 869874 White Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By MCM
Located in Forest Hills, NY
VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Includes Dust Bag This item does not come with any extra accessories. Please review photos for more details. Color appearance may vary dep...
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H 4.75 in W 13 in D 5.75 in L 8 in
Roberta di Camerino Triangular Barrel Shaped Sculpted Velvet Purse
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Another collector-consignment from a new client, this triangular- shaped barrel bag is in deep chocolate brown and is a charmer.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.