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Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile

Category

20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Vintage Vanity Case
Hermès Vintage Vanity Case

Hermès Vintage Vanity Case

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Brown Gold-tone hardware Single wooden top handle Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder strap Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal elasticated s...

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1990s European Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Birkin 40 Gold
Vintage Hermes Birkin 40 Gold

Vintage Hermes Birkin 40 Gold

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Large vintage Hermès Birkin bag Condition : good, little marks and stains (see on pictures) Made

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage HERMES Ostrich Escale Bag
Vintage HERMES Ostrich Escale Bag

Vintage HERMES Ostrich Escale Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage! Beautiful Escale Bag from Hermès in ostrich leather. Condition: good Made in France

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Brown Vintage HERMES Kelly 40
Brown Vintage HERMES Kelly 40

Brown Vintage HERMES Kelly 40

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Amazing vintage Kelly 40 in brown box leather. Condition : very good Made in France Collection

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Black Hermes Balle de Golf Bag
Vintage Black Hermes Balle de Golf Bag

Vintage Black Hermes Balle de Golf Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Black Hermes Balle de Golf Bag. The Balle de Golf bag features a leather body, gold-tone

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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage
HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage

HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage A timeless classic vintage 1995 Hermès Bolide bag in

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage 2001 Hermes Vibrato Forre Tout PM Bag
Vintage 2001 Hermes Vibrato Forre Tout PM Bag

Vintage 2001 Hermes Vibrato Forre Tout PM Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Beautiful vintage forre tout vibrato bag. Classic color and great size for daily use. Item has

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG123 Brand: Hermès

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1994 Hermes Chestnut Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag
Vintage 1994 Hermes Chestnut Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

Vintage 1994 Hermes Chestnut Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage classic kelly 32 in chestnut ostrich leather. In very good condition with minor scuffs and

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1990s Top Handle Bags

1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW

1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Trim Bag with Hand Painted Tiger
Vintage Hermes Trim Bag with Hand Painted Tiger

Vintage Hermes Trim Bag with Hand Painted Tiger

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hermes Trim Bag with Hand Painted Tiger in very good condition. Tan veau graine lisse

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1980s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier
Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1538 Brand

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Aline Rocabar Shoulder Bag with Multicolor Handles
Hermès Vintage Aline Rocabar Shoulder Bag with Multicolor Handles

Hermès Vintage Aline Rocabar Shoulder Bag with Multicolor Handles

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

Hermès Vintage Selection By Corrado Luxury - Rara borsa a tracolla modello Aline con tessuto in

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier

Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG007 Brand

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG118 Brand: Hermès

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Vintage 'Bolide' bag in Cannelle Grained Leather
HERMES Vintage 'Bolide' bag in Cannelle Grained Leather

HERMES Vintage 'Bolide' bag in Cannelle Grained Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes vintage Bolide bag in cannelle grained leather. In very good condition. Stamp W in a

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag

Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag in fair condition. Black box calf

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1980s Top Handle Bags

Rare Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Lisse Noisette GHW Bag
Rare Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Lisse Noisette GHW Bag

Rare Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Lisse Noisette GHW Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Super rare vintage 2003 Kelly 32 in noisette lisse leather. Beautiful condition with visible light

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1995 Hermes Birkin HAC 32 Lisse Leather Blue Sapphire Bag
Vintage 1995 Hermes Birkin HAC 32 Lisse Leather Blue Sapphire Bag

Vintage 1995 Hermes Birkin HAC 32 Lisse Leather Blue Sapphire Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage rare birkin 32 hac in blue sapphire with gold hardware. Good vintage condition with visible

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1990s Tote Bags

Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG138

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG058

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG129 Brand

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage Trim Bag Rare Amazonia / Leather 35 Very Chic
Hermes Vintage Trim Bag Rare Amazonia / Leather 35 Very Chic

Hermes Vintage Trim Bag Rare Amazonia / Leather 35 Very Chic

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic rare Amazonia and brown leather Trim bag. Palladium hardware. Top zipper closure. Interior leather slot pocket. Lined in toile. Comes with Amazonia care balm....

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Paris Kelly 32 Bag Vintage 1999 Brown Box Calf
Hermes Paris Kelly 32 Bag Vintage 1999 Brown Box Calf

Hermes Paris Kelly 32 Bag Vintage 1999 Brown Box Calf

By Hermès

Located in 10707, DE

Exclusive vintage Hermes 32 Kelly Bag, Paris. Very high-quality and exquisitely crafted. Size 32

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Vintage HERMES Canvas Calfskin Travel Bag XL
Vintage HERMES Canvas Calfskin Travel Bag XL

Vintage HERMES Canvas Calfskin Travel Bag XL

By Hermès

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage HERMES Toile travel bag is crafted of light beige cotton canvas and smooth calfskin

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1970s French Suitcases and Trunks

Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag
Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag

Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare vintage late 80s production Hermes Kelly 28 in off white chevre leather with gold hardware

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1980s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG087

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

piece of fashion history, this Vintage Hermès 2002 Shoulder Bag perfectly captures the sleek

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1970s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag
Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag

Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Very coveted vintage kelly sport MM in black box leather with gold hardware. In original condition

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1990s Hobo Bags

Vintage Hermes Black Leather Top Handle Handbag W/Lock & Key
Vintage Hermes Black Leather Top Handle Handbag W/Lock & Key

Vintage Hermes Black Leather Top Handle Handbag W/Lock & Key

By Hermès

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Hermes black leather handbag with lock & key. Features gold hardware and black leather

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Mid-20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll
Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Product Details Xupes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Kelly 40 White Togo Leather Handbag with Gold Hardware
Hermès Vintage Kelly 40 White Togo Leather Handbag with Gold Hardware

Hermès Vintage Kelly 40 White Togo Leather Handbag with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Amazing and iconic Kelly 40 Togo leather White color Golden hardware Year 2009 "M" series Golden hardware Single handle With leather strap Keys and locker 3 Internal pockets (one lar...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Large Butterflies Beach Bag
Hermès Large Butterflies Beach Bag

Hermès Large Butterflies Beach Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès vintage celeste butterflies cotton beach tote with green shoulder straps. Handle drop 11

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE

Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Small Hermès canvas bag
Small Hermès canvas bag

Small Hermès canvas bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermès canvas bag Condition: very good Made in France Material : canvas Interior : brown

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 pumpkin
Hermès Birkin 35 pumpkin

Hermès Birkin 35 pumpkin

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermès Birkin 35 bag from 1997 in pumpkin color with gold hardware. Will be delivered in

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm
Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm

Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

RARE Authentic Hermès Bag "SUMAC" Made in France Stamp X in circle (1994) Made of : Canvas

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag
Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag

Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag, a timeless and iconic accessory that epitomizes

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge
Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge

Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Gold Taurillon Leather
Hermes Birkin 30 Gold Taurillon Leather

Hermes Birkin 30 Gold Taurillon Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

) Details: pull, bell, padlock and keys (2) Valois Vintage Paris bonus: delivered in its original Hermès

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

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Vintage Hermes Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage hermes bags available on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage hermes bags includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Vintage Hermes Bags?

Prices for vintage hermes bags can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $240 and can go as high as $127,709, while these items, on average, fetch $5,282.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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 bagBirkin, 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 Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The oldest Hermès bag is the Haut à Courroies or HAC. It debuted in 1900 and has a trapezoidal shape. Originally, the purpose of this first handbag was to carry personal belongings while riding a horse. As a result, the HAC’s design allowed it to easily attach to saddles. Find a variety of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.