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Vintage Lanvin Bag

Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag
Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag

Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Lanvin gold-tone shell minaudière evening bag, crafted in Italy with a sculptural ridged design reminiscent of an Art Deco seashell.

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1980s Elegant Embossed and Gilded Leather Baguette Bag by Lanvin Paris
1980s Elegant Embossed and Gilded Leather Baguette Bag by Lanvin Paris

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By Lanvin Paris

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This vintage 1980s Lanvin Paris shoulder bag exudes a sophisticated, exotic charm with its stunning metallic-flecked embossed leather that mimics a luxurious snakeskin texture.

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Vintage LANVIN dark brown lamb leather quilted stitch design shoulder clutch bag
Vintage LANVIN dark brown lamb leather quilted stitch design shoulder clutch bag

Vintage LANVIN dark brown lamb leather quilted stitch design shoulder clutch bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980s. Vintage LANVIN dark brown lamb leather quilted stitch design shoulder bag, clutch purse with golden logo motif.

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage LANVIN black leather trapezoid shape shoulder bag with kiss lock closure
Vintage LANVIN black leather trapezoid shape shoulder bag with kiss lock closure

Vintage LANVIN black leather trapezoid shape shoulder bag with kiss lock closure

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1970s, 1980s. Vintage LANVIN black leather trapezoid shape shoulder bag with kiss lock closure and snail design brass and braided straps.

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Nice, FR

LANVIN Paris vintage minaudiere shoulder bag featuring a hard case body, a silk braided strap and a long black silk tassel on one side.

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Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

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H 4.93 in W 7.88 in D 2.88 in L 32.29 in

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Nice, FR

LANVIN Paris vintage minaudiere shoulder bag featuring a hard case body, a silk braided strap and a long black silk tassel on one side.

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Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Nice, FR

LANVIN Paris vintage minaudiere shoulder bag featuring a hard case body, a silk braided strap and a long black silk tassel on one side.

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2006 Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Green Velvet Josephine Art Deco Shoulder Bag
2006 Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Green Velvet Josephine Art Deco Shoulder Bag

2006 Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Green Velvet Josephine Art Deco Shoulder Bag

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

In very good vintage condition with no faults to mention and with original tag but no dust bag.

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Vintage Lanvin Doucle Flap Bag
Vintage Lanvin Doucle Flap Bag

Vintage Lanvin Doucle Flap Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

A really Vintage Lanvin bag with 2 flaps. Removable shoulder strap Bag is vintage anbd it has many sign of wear in the corners (quite damages) and in the leather but it is stil...

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Lanvin Black Leather Vintage Evening Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Black Leather Vintage Evening Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Black Leather Vintage Evening Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Lanvin vintage 80s bag. Black shoulder strap, clip button closure and golden logo. 100% leather fabric.

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Lanvin Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag
Vintage Lanvin Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag

Vintage Lanvin Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Vintage Lanvin Bright Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag.

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1970s French Clutches

Lanvin Black Leather Shoulder Bag
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Lanvin Black Leather Shoulder Bag

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Lanvin Black Leather Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Lanvin 80s vintage bag. Black color bag with gold-colored details. 100% leather fabric with tone tone stitching.

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Lanvin Black Leather Box Shoulder Bag 70s
Lanvin Black Leather Box Shoulder Bag 70s

Lanvin Black Leather Box Shoulder Bag 70s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Lanvin vintage shoulder box bag in black leather.

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1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag
1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag

1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Lanvin Paris vintage bag 70s green, in velvet with bakelite handle, shoulder strap with gold chain, golden clip closure.

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Vintage Lanvin Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage lanvin bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Red, Gray and more. 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 Lanvin Bag?

On average, a vintage lanvin bag on 1stDibs sells for $328, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $2,620 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Lanvin Paris for sale on 1stDibs

The career of Jeanne Lanvin (1867–1946) and her eponymous brand began with a millinery apprenticeship in the late 19th century. Today, Lanvin Paris is a globally revered company and is among the oldest French fashion houses still in existence. It is renowned for its exquisite and sought-after vintage evening dresses, shoes, skirts and other garments and accessories and for having dressed such high-profile celebrities as Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Kim Kardashian and Sienna Miller.

In 1889, when her apprenticeship came to an end, the young French designer Jeanne Lanvin opened a custom hat shop on the rue Boissy d’Anglas in Paris. Four years later, she moved her business into a much more prominent space on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, one of the world’s most famous luxury fashion districts.

The new Maison Lanvin was big enough to display the pieces she would design for her daughter, Marguerite, who was born in 1897. The relationship between Lanvin and her daughter would be at the core of the brand, with a 1907 photograph of Jeanne and Marguerite in matching outfits inspiring the fashion house’s enduring logo.

In 1908, Lanvin launched a line of children’s clothing, one of the first such moves in high-end fashion. When mothers came in to buy the clothes, they often asked for similar designs for themselves.

Lanvin decided to introduce a women’s wear line with pieces that had a youthful femininity. This would grow to encompass everyday clothing, dresses, coats, lingerie and furs, as well as menswear, perfume and household items. Once she became a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture (Parisian Fashion Council) in 1909, her title officially switched from milliner to designer.

Along with her stylish designs, Lanvin identified the importance of brand identity through fabric colors, opening a dye factory in Nanterre, France. There the distinctive “Lanvin blue” was produced, so even if her designs were copied, the colors could never be exactly reproduced.

After Jeanne Lanvin's death, her daughter, Marguerite Marie-Blanche de Polignac, took over and a series of talented artistic directors would propel the brand through the trends of the 20th century, including Jules François Crahay, Dominique Morlotti, Alber Elbaz and, most recently, Bruno Sialelli. In 2018, Lanvin was acquired by the Fosun Fashion Group, which is now focused on celebrating Lanvin’s heritage while pushing it into a new chapter.

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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.