Vintage Envelope Purses
Chanel Vintage Beige Leather Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Beige Leather Vintage Envelope Flap Bag is in excellent plus condition. An
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20th Century European Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Vintage Red Leather Karl Lagerfeld Envelope Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Aci Castello, IT
hallmark of its vintage charm and authenticity. The classic envelope silhouette is both chic and practical
Category
Late 20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Cartier Vintage Must de Calfskin Envelope Messenger Bag
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Very Good Pre-Loved Vintage Condition; surface scratches throughout leather, some creasing / cracking
Category
1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
Product Details
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
$6,075
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Hermès Sac Cordelière White Patent Leather Envelope Handbag- 25 cm, 1951
By Hermès
Located in Tucson, AZ
and summer wardrobe.
Envelope-style top handle bag with gold palladium rope motif flip latch closure
Category
1950s French Top Handle Bags
$2,950
H 6 in D 2.5 in L 9.75 in
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Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
. Vintage bag.
Color: Black
Material: Lambskin leather
Serial No. 11680513
Year: 2006-2008
Made in Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
Vintage Japanese Floral White Beaded Envelope Clutch
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage white beaded envelope clutch has a very simple floral design. It is made in Japan and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage Louis Vuitton blue epi envelope style clutch bag with gold tone LV motif
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Louis Vuitton blue epi envelope style clutch bag with gold tone LV motif. Classic
Category
1980s French Clutches
H 6.7 in W 10.6 in D 1.4 in
1940s Elizabeth Arden snake embossed envelope clutch bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 40s snake embossed clutch. Label Elizabeth Arden Paris New York. There was an optional
Category
1940s Clutches
Vintage Cartier double flap envelope classic shoulder bag. Must de Cartier line.
By Cartier
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
frames. Classic purse from Must de Cartier.
Cartier 90s vintage Double Flap Envelope shoulder purse with
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Front Envelope Pocket Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel shoulder bag in black caviar leather. It has 1 flap pocket in an envelope shape with a large
Category
1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
H 9.4 in W 3.9 in L 12.6 in
Vintage Givenchy Haute Leopard Envelope Clutch
By Givenchy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Givenchy, Paris, haute couture leopard envelope clutch - handcrafted the clutch
Category
1980s French Clutches
Christian Dior vintage monogram envelope clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Christian Dior vintage monogram envelope clutch from the '70"s made in France. Crafted from Oblique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Chanel Classic Envelope Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel black lambskin classic quilted shoulder bag with envelope flap and mademoiselle CC
Category
1990s French Handbags and Purses
Vintage Crocodile Envelope Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
A timeless vintage clutch crafted from an exquisite and unusually patterned brown crocodile leather
Category
1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Fendi Vintage Blue Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in blue leather with embossed crocodile
Category
1980s Italian Clutches
Fendi Vintage Black Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag with Chain
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in black leather with embossed crocodile
Category
1980s Italian Clutches
Chanel Blue Lizard Vintage Double Flap Envelope Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Blue Lizard Double Flap Envelope Bag is in excellent vintage condition from
Category
Late 20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga Silver and Grey Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Exude the utilitarian sensibility of Demna Gvasalia's new Balenciaga with this vintage envelope
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag
Reference: CELG
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
Vintage CHANEL Black Caviar Leather CC Logo Envelope Wallet
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic vintage CHANEL envelope wallet comes in black caviar textured leather and features a large
Category
1990s Italian Wallets
Chanel Vintage Black Patent Leather Double Flap Envelope Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Patent Leather Double Envelope Bag is in excellent vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage Bottega Veneta Burgundy Glazed Leather Envelope Shoulder Clutch Bag 1970
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bottega Veneta soft burgunday glazed leather envelope shoulder or clutch bag from the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
Brand- Chanel
Model
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Studded Envelope Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL
Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Studded Envelope Single Flap Bag
Xupes Reference: HB3410
Category
1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Celine Paris Black Leather Envelope Clutch
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The chicest little vintage Celine envelope clutch! Constructed from a glossy black leather in a
Category
20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Fendi Vintage Black Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag with Strap
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in black leather with embossd crocodile
Category
1980s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Chanel Vintage Mini Black Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Vintage Mini Black Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with 24KT Gold Hardware. Exceptional
Category
1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
H 5.5 in D 3 in L 7 in
Vintage Floral Needlepoint Envelope Clutch Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
pink, greens, yellow, brown and antique white. The fold over envelope style snaps open to reveal a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Clutches
Hermes Vintage Suede Burgundy Rio Envelope Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermes Vintage Rio Envelope Clutch in Burgundy. This timeless envelope-style clutch is crafted of
Category
Early 2000s French Clutches
Louis Vuitton Vintage Poche Plate Envelope Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Vintage Poche Plate Envelope Clutch. This clutch is in excellent condition and could
Category
Late 20th Century French Clutches
Loewe Vintage Black Anagram Embossed Envelope Portfolio
By Loewe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Vintage Loewe Envelope-style Portfolio is crafted of genuine Black Leather with Silver-Tone
Category
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Christian Dior Vintage Crocodile Leather Envelope Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage rare foldable handbag/envelope clutch in light brown colour crocodile
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Envelope Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR envelope clutch bag is crafted of Dior signature trotter jacquard in
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1970s French Clutches
Hermes Vintage '96 Burnt Orange Leather Envelope Wallet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Vintage '96 Burnt Orange Leather Envelope Wallet
Features ivory contrast stitching
Made
Category
1990s French Wallets
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag
Reference: CELG
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
Vintage Bottega Veneta Burgundy Glazed Leather Envelope Shoulder Clutch Bag 1970
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bottega Veneta soft burgunday glazed leather envelope shoulder or clutch bag from the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Shoulder Bags
Classic Chanel 19 Vintage Rare 90s Jumbo Lambskin Red Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Chanel 19 Vintage Rare 90s Jumbo Lambskin Red Envelope Flap Bag
Classic Chanel Rare
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO cream floral lace envelope waist belt bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO cream floral lace envelope waist belt bag
Brand: Christian
Category
Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Vintage Red Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Vintage Red Lizard Envelope Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware. Exceptional and rare
Category
1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Envelope Clutch (1970s)
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown leather envelope clutch by Gucci
Circa 1970s
Snap button closure with gold-tone bridle charm
Category
1970s Italian Clutches
Vintage Hermes White Leather Envelope Clutch GHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fit for a lady, this Vintage Hermes White Leather Clutch is a wonderful addition to any
Category
Late 20th Century French Clutches
Gucci Classic Crocodile Vintage Envelope Clutch with Gold Chain
By Gucci
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gucci Classic Crocodile Vintage Envelope Clutch with Gold Chain
Category
1970s Italian Handbags and Purses
Hermès Vintage Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Hermès Vintage Red Leather Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag. Front foldover flap with snap button closure
Category
Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo, crafted in black chevron lambskin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Chevron Lambskin Jumbo, crafted in black chevron lambskin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Vintage Red Leather Envelope Bag (1975)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage leather envelope shoulder bag by Hermes
E Circle date stamp (1975)
Made in France
Red
Category
1970s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted from red chevron lambskin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
SISO Vintage white ostrich envelope clutch - shoulder bag
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful SISO Vintage white ostrich envelope clutch . Optional shoulder bag with removable strap
Category
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20"
Designer: Chanel
Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel
Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
Exterior Material: Leather
Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 6", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 16.5"
Designer: Chanel
Model: Vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 17"
Designer: Chanel
Model: Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag
Leather
Gold tone hardware
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Clutches
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
Ostrich leather
Silver and
Category
Late 20th Century French Clutches
Hermes RARE Vintage Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Hermes RARE Vintage Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Clutch Bag
Calf
Category
Late 20th Century French Clutches
80's vintage Louis Vuitton monogram envelope style document portfolio bag.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
80's vintage Louis Vuitton monogram envelope style document portfolio purse. Unisex use for all
Category
1980s French Clutches
Chanel Vintage Button Envelope Shoulder Bag Quilted Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19"
Designer: Chanel
Model: Vintage Button Envelope
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
Category
Late 20th Century French Clutches
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted from red chevron lambskin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Envelope Flap Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted from black chevron lambskin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
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By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
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Located in Miami, FL
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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
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Vintage Envelope Purses For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage envelope purses. If you’re looking for Black vintage envelope purses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage envelope purses designed by Chanel, Hermès and Christian Dior — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
How Much are Vintage Envelope Purses?
On average, vintage envelope purses on 1stDibs sell for $2,120, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $11,995 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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 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.
Questions About Vintage Envelope Purses
- What is a vintage purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
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