Is vintage leather real?

Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a leather jacket is vintage?

To tell if a leather jacket is vintage, look for a maker's label. Once you have located the label, consult trusted online resources to determine when the brand was active. For makers that are still in business, examine online photographs of their labels from various time periods to find a match and estimate the age of your jacket. For a piece to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage leather jackets.

How can you tell if a vintage leather jacket is real?

To tell if a vintage leather jacket is real, first look for any tags that show the material content. You can also do a quick test by applying one to two drops of water to an inconspicuous area. If the water is absorbed, the jacket is likely real leather. Water will usually roll off faux leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather jackets.

Vintage Leather Holdall

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Vintage Crocodile Bag

20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall

Located in London, GB

Introducing a stunning 20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall—a fabulous and

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Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Holdall

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Crocodile

20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall

H 11 in W 18 in D 10 in

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The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in

PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of original Asprey London Alligator / Crocodile brown leather bookends circa 1880 A tru...

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1880s English Victorian Vintage Leather Holdall

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H 6.7 in W 3.75 in D 4.14 in

Bag Shoulder Cross Satchel Crocodile Head Hornback Legs One Piece Skin Full Body

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Made from one complete small crocodile skin including head with teeth, hornback and legs into a shoulder, cross or satchel, excluding the tail. The scales wrapping from front to bac...

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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Leather Holdall

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Crocodile

Bag Shoulder Cross Satchel Crocodile Head Hornback Legs One Piece Skin Full Body

H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 4.93 in

Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Crocodile hornback overnight bag or large handbag with exceptional, deep and richly pigmented scales. Made from one skin with complete osteoderms (back scales) wrapping from front to...

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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Leather Holdall

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Crocodile

Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock

H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 7.09 in

Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, custom made to order by a Polish Count, complete Asprey Green Crocodile leather with 24ct gold inlaid crown, desk suite This...

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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Leather Holdall

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Gold

Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set

H 2.17 in W 9.77 in D 14.89 in

Mid-20th Century Vintage Gladstone Bag English, Circa 1950

Located in London, GB

A wine color crocodile Gladstone bag complete with its original key. Known as either a Gladstone bag or a doctors bag, it has been made in natural crocodile skin and is a deep ruby ...

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1950s English Vintage Leather Holdall

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Crocodile

Mid-20th Century Vintage Gladstone Bag English, Circa 1950

H 10 in W 15 in D 6 in

Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Extremely rare, Goyard Desk Trunk Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British doctor and writer famous the world over for his Sherlock Holmes series of stories, he began to write...

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Early 20th Century French Vintage Leather Holdall

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Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk

H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in

Italian Genuine Black Crocodile Train Beauty & Jewelry Case by Revlon, 1960s

By Revlon

Located in Miami, FL

Embrace elegance and style with this extremely rare, genuine black crocodile train case by Revlon. The mint condition beauty and jewelry case features a perfectly shiny black crocodi...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Leather Holdall

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Brass

Italian Genuine Black Crocodile Train Beauty & Jewelry Case by Revlon, 1960s

H 13.75 in W 13 in D 9 in

Vintage Crocodile Hand Bag by Amiet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful vintage crocodile leather hand bag by Amiet Amiet is known for their exceptional craftsmanship and quality leathers. This is a fine old crocodile hand bag. There is n...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Leather Holdall

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Crocodile

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H 12 in W 16.5 in D 3 in

Gianni Versace Couture clutch bag

Located in Milano, IT

Gianni Versace Couture clutch bag from the 90s Impeccable condition, black crocodile leather.

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1990s Modern Vintage Leather Holdall

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Leather

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Gianni Versace Couture clutch bag, 1990

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in

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Mulberry Genuine Brown Leather Tote Bag

By Mulberry

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

hidden padlock in the leather fob, an inside belt strap to enable widening for extra space, three

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1990s English Vintage Leather Holdall

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Holdall Luggage Bag or Suitcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Plainview, NY

A vintage Louis Vuitton brown and beige leather and canvas monogram hold all luggage. This

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1970s French Modern Vintage Leather Holdall

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Leather, Fabric

Louis Vuitton Monogram Holdall Luggage Bag or Suitcase

H 10 in W 31 in D 20.5 in

Leather Gladstone Bag by H.W Hill, Haymarket

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Unusual Antique Leather Gladstone Bag. A fantastic leather Gladstone bag of unusual design with a

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20th Century British Vintage Leather Holdall

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Leather

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H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 12.6 in

Vintage Leather Holdall

Located in York, GB

20th century vintage leather holdall. The leather and stitching are in good condition, with some

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Leather

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H 11.03 in W 23.63 in D 13 in

1980s Louis Vuitton Monogram Leather Holdall

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

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1980s French Vintage Leather Holdall

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Louis Vuitton Holdall Tote Veau Satin Leather PM Gray

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Leather Holdall

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A Trija Company Multi-head Golf Club Owned By Lady Astor

By Trija

Located in New York, NY

in its original canvas holdall, along with a detachable chipper putter head stamped 'Lady Astor', a

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Louis Vuitton rare Leather Soccer Ball, World Cup France 1998 Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, FR

Louis Vuitton rare Leather Soccer Ball, World Cup France 1998 Limited Edition Cowhide cone shaped

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1990s French Vintage Leather Holdall

Louis Vuitton rare Leather Soccer Ball, World Cup France 1998 Limited Edition

Dm 7.88 in

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Vintage Leather Holdall For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage leather holdall available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and crocodile, every vintage leather holdall was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage leather holdall you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage leather holdall is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage leather holdall has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Leather Holdall?

A vintage leather holdall can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,900, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $32,740.

Questions About Vintage Leather Holdall

Is vintage leather real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a leather jacket is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
To tell if a leather jacket is vintage, look for a maker's label. Once you have located the label, consult trusted online resources to determine when the brand was active. For makers that are still in business, examine online photographs of their labels from various time periods to find a match and estimate the age of your jacket. For a piece to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage leather jackets.
How can you tell if a vintage leather jacket is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
To tell if a vintage leather jacket is real, first look for any tags that show the material content. You can also do a quick test by applying one to two drops of water to an inconspicuous area. If the water is absorbed, the jacket is likely real leather. Water will usually roll off faux leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather jackets.