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Rope basket, Saint-Tropez, France, 1970
Rope basket, Saint-Tropez, France, 1970

Rope basket, Saint-Tropez, France, 1970

$526

H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Rope basket, Saint-Tropez, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Its integrated, soft handles allow for easy carrying, while its generous shape makes it ideal for everyday use. Perfect as a market basket, beach bag, or decorative piece, it brings ...

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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Market Bag

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Rope

Hermès Green Leather Market GM Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag 108h22
Hermès Green Leather Market GM Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag 108h22

Hermès Green Leather Market GM Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag 108h22

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very...

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20th Century Vintage Market Bag

Niki de St Phalle Bespoke LOVE Shopping Bag
Niki de St Phalle Bespoke LOVE Shopping Bag

Niki de St Phalle Bespoke LOVE Shopping Bag

By Niki de Saint Phalle

Located in New York, NY

Niki de Saint Phalle Niki de St Phalle Bespoke LOVE Shopping Bag, ca. 1982 Silkscreen on paper bag 9.5 x 8 inches Unframed The edition is unknown but we have yet to see any other exa...

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1980s Modern Vintage Market Bag

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Screen

Prototype by Christian Dior, a Handbag in gold-stamped suede - Paris Circa 1950
Prototype by Christian Dior, a Handbag in gold-stamped suede - Paris Circa 1950

Prototype by Christian Dior, a Handbag in gold-stamped suede - Paris Circa 1950

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

There is no Christian Dior label or logo as this is a prototype that was never marketed. This bag was purchased in Paris from Madame Autran, a famous fashion antique dealer in the 19...

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1950s French Vintage Market Bag

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Hermes Market Bag in Black Leather
Hermes Market Bag in Black Leather

Hermes Market Bag in Black Leather

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W 10 in L 10 in

Hermes Market Bag in Black Leather

By Hermès

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

This amazing Hermes bucket bag is in very good condition. The exterior features beautiful black leather trimmed with a gold buckle along the shoulder strap. The drawstring style clo...

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20th Century French Vintage Market Bag

Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Grained Leather Drawstring "Market" Bucket Bag
Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Grained Leather Drawstring "Market" Bucket Bag

Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Grained Leather Drawstring "Market" Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Color: Blue,Gold, Style: Market Made In: France Fabric Content: Leather Item Specifics & Details: Vintage bucket bag with classic style.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

Ferragamo Leather and Crochet "Market" Bag
Ferragamo Leather and Crochet "Market" Bag

Ferragamo Leather and Crochet "Market" Bag

Located in New York, NY

Ferragamo, black bag, having a crochet body with a black leather base. Bag has a black leather bow embellishment.

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1990s Italian Vintage Market Bag

Hermes Indigo Leather Drawstring Market Bucket Bag
Hermes Indigo Leather Drawstring Market Bucket Bag

Hermes Indigo Leather Drawstring Market Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Indigo Leather Market Bag - Excellent Plus Vintage Condition; appears rarely carried and carefully stored.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

Hermes Bordeaux Leather Vintage Market Bucket Bag
Hermes Bordeaux Leather Vintage Market Bucket Bag

Hermes Bordeaux Leather Vintage Market Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Bordeaux Leather Vintage Market Bag- EXCELLENT The classic silhouette is a drawstring bucket bag; perfect for every day enjoyment.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

1990s Red Hermes Market Bucket Bag
1990s Red Hermes Market Bucket Bag

1990s Red Hermes Market Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

1990s gorgeous red leather 'Market' bucket bag from Hermès featuring a drawstring fastening, an adjustable shoulder strap (total length 84cm) and a bottom logo stamp.

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1990s French Vintage Market Bag

20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France

20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This particular model is a massive 65cm in width, it is the largest steamer bag on the market. Steamer bags have been produced by Louis Vuitton for over 120 years.

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20th Century French Other Vintage Market Bag

Materials

Brass

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Black Suede Tassel Shoulder Bag Purse, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Black Suede Tassel Shoulder Bag Purse, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Black Suede Tassel Shoulder Bag Purse, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Munich, DE

The interior is lined in black grosgrain fabric with one side pocket. This bag has the added provenance of coming directly from a lady that worked for the YSL shop in Munich so has n...

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France

20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This particular model is a massive 65cm in width, it is the largest steamer bag on the market. Steamer bags have been produced by Louis Vuitton for over 120 years.

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20th Century French Other Vintage Market Bag

Materials

Brass

Prototype by Christian Dior, a Handbag in gold-stamped suede - Paris Circa 1950
Prototype by Christian Dior, a Handbag in gold-stamped suede - Paris Circa 1950

Prototype by Christian Dior, a Handbag in gold-stamped suede - Paris Circa 1950

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

There is no Christian Dior label or logo as this is a prototype that was never marketed. This bag was purchased in Paris from Madame Autran, a famous fashion antique dealer in the 19...

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1950s French Vintage Market Bag

Hermes 1992 Drawstring Dark Green Leather Market Bag
Hermes 1992 Drawstring Dark Green Leather Market Bag

Hermes 1992 Drawstring Dark Green Leather Market Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Drawstring MARKET Bag C. 1992 Age: c. 1992 Made in France Materials: leather, goldtone leather Drawstring closure Blind date stamp: "A" Stamped "HERMES MADE ...

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1990s French Vintage Market Bag

1984 HERMES brown leather 'Market'  bucket bag
1984 HERMES brown leather 'Market'  bucket bag

1984 HERMES brown leather 'Market' bucket bag

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rich brown leather 'Market' bag with stunning patina from Hermes dating to 1984.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag
1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag

1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag

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H 10.6 in W 5.5 in L 20.1 in

1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

A white swift leather Market bag. Gilt metal hardware, drawstring closure and an adjustable shoulder strap.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

1984 HERMES dark brown leather 'Market' bucket bag
1984 HERMES dark brown leather 'Market' bucket bag

1984 HERMES dark brown leather 'Market' bucket bag

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dark, brown leather 'Market' bag with beautiful patina from Hermes dating to circa 1984.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

Hermes Clemence Leather Market Shoulder Bag
Hermes Clemence Leather Market Shoulder Bag

Hermes Clemence Leather Market Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Clemence Leather Market Shoulder Bag Marked on the underside. Forest green Taurillon Clemence leather, gold-toned hardware, double pull strap closure, with adjustable shoulde...

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20th Century Vintage Market Bag

Hermes Black Leather Market Bucket Bag
Hermes Black Leather Market Bucket Bag

Hermes Black Leather Market Bucket Bag

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H 11.82 in D 6.3 in L 11.03 in

Hermes Black Leather Market Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

1990s black leather Hermès 'Market' shoulder bag featuring a bucket style, a pebbled leather texture, an adjustable shoulder strap, a drawstring fastening, a main internal compartmen...

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1990s French Vintage Market Bag

Hermes Green Leather Market Bucket Bag
Hermes Green Leather Market Bucket Bag

Hermes Green Leather Market Bucket Bag

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H 11.03 in D 6.3 in L 11.03 in

Hermes Green Leather Market Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

1990s green leather Hermès 'Market' shoulder bag featuring a bucket style, a pebbled leather texture, an adjustable shoulder strap, a drawstring fastening, a main internal compartmen...

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1990s French Vintage Market Bag

LA County Museum of Art Promotional Bag
LA County Museum of Art Promotional Bag

LA County Museum of Art Promotional Bag

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

The David Hockney LACMA shopping bag was not marketed to the general public. The artwork depicted on the bag is "David Hockney, Mulholland Drive: The Road to the Studio, 1980."

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1980s Pop Art Vintage Market Bag

Materials

Screen, Mixed Media

Exclusive limited edition art shopping bag for the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Exclusive limited edition art shopping bag for the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Exclusive limited edition art shopping bag for the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

The David Hockney Metropolitan Museum bag was not marketed to the general public. The artwork depicted on the piece is "David Hockney, Mount Fuji and Flower, 1972."

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1980s Pop Art Vintage Market Bag

Materials

Mixed Media, Screen, Fabric, Paper

Balenciaga Black Leather Long Market Bag
Balenciaga Black Leather Long Market Bag

Balenciaga Black Leather Long Market Bag

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H 9 in W 5 in L 12.75 in

Balenciaga Black Leather Long Market Bag

By Balenciaga

Located in Irvine, CA

Balenciaga Black Leather Long Market Bag with leather, silver-tone hardware, single zip pocket at front face, black canvas lining and zip closure at top. 44781MSC

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20th Century Vintage Market Bag

1983 Vintage Hermes Dark Green Leather Market Bag. Fair condition
1983 Vintage Hermes Dark Green Leather Market Bag. Fair condition

1983 Vintage Hermes Dark Green Leather Market Bag. Fair condition

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage from early 80's Hermes Market bag. Rare color really dark green. Bag is sold at this price cause it presents many signs of wear, marks on leather, stiches lost in the s...

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

1986 Hermes Toile and Barenia Natural Leather Market Bag GM GHW
1986 Hermes Toile and Barenia Natural Leather Market Bag GM GHW

1986 Hermes Toile and Barenia Natural Leather Market Bag GM GHW

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Leave it to Hermes to make simply "going to market" a most luxurious experience! Hermes Market Bag GM is a combination of tan toile canvas and signature Barenia Natural Leather trim,...

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

Vintage Lovely Hermes Gold Epson Market Bag from late 70's
Vintage Lovely Hermes Gold Epson Market Bag from late 70's

Vintage Lovely Hermes Gold Epson Market Bag from late 70's

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Preowned lovely Hermes market ba in fait condition. The bag has multiple signs of wear in the leather.

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1970s Vintage Market Bag

Vintage Fendi Market Hobo Bag.
Vintage Fendi Market Hobo Bag.

Vintage Fendi Market Hobo Bag.

By Fendi

Located in Paris, FR

Nice and rare pattern for this Fendi Hobo bag. Check Fendi pattern. Good vintage condition but multiple signs of wear ( please chekc images) thats why the price is quite low. Size...

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1940s French Vintage Market Bag

1980s Hermès Navy & White Leather 'Market' Bag
1980s Hermès Navy & White Leather 'Market' Bag

1980s Hermès Navy & White Leather 'Market' Bag

By Hermès

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A genuine 1980s navy leather Hermès 'Market' bag with a white leather trim and white draw string closure.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

Vintage Hermes Leather and Canvas Market Bag
Vintage Hermes Leather and Canvas Market Bag

Vintage Hermes Leather and Canvas Market Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vinatge Herme sbag modele market in brown leather and Hermes Canvas. Bag really vintage with multiple signs of wear but it is perfect for a collector as it is a really requested v...

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1970s French Vintage Market Bag

Vintage 1997 Hermes Market Toile Bucket Bag
Vintage 1997 Hermes Market Toile Bucket Bag

Vintage 1997 Hermes Market Toile Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, ON

Hermes black togo leather and toile "Market" bucket bag with goldtone hardware. Date stamped for year 1997.

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1990s French Vintage Market Bag

Vintage Hermes Beige Black Canvas Leather Trim Drawstring "Market" Bucket Bag
Vintage Hermes Beige Black Canvas Leather Trim Drawstring "Market" Bucket Bag

Vintage Hermes Beige Black Canvas Leather Trim Drawstring "Market" Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Color: Beige,Black, Style: Market Made In: France Fabric Content: Exterior: Canvas, Leather; Interior: Leather Item Specifics & Details: Canvas construction.

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1990s French Vintage Market Bag

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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1950s American Vintage Market Bag

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Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Market Bag

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 leather trimmed with golden brass hardware in classic mangeoire holey bucket bag style. T...

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1980s Vintage Market Bag

Auth. Hermès Bag Polochon - 30cm Canvas Natural/ Leather New
Auth. Hermès Bag Polochon - 30cm Canvas Natural/ Leather New

Auth. Hermès Bag Polochon - 30cm Canvas Natural/ Leather New

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H 5.71 in D 5.32 in L 11.82 in

Auth. Hermès Bag Polochon - 30cm Canvas Natural/ Leather New

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Polochon Bag 30cm - Canvas Natural/ Leather New - NWOCTS 2411091646 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Polochon Mademoiselle Base Size: 30cm Height: 14.5cm Depth: 13.5cm Weight: NA ...

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2010s French Vintage Market Bag

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Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Sharon, CT

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

Goyard Bleu Marine Navy Blue St Louis GM Chevron Tote Bag NEW Gift
Goyard Bleu Marine Navy Blue St Louis GM Chevron Tote Bag NEW Gift

Goyard Bleu Marine Navy Blue St Louis GM Chevron Tote Bag NEW Gift

By Maison Goyard, Goyard

Located in New York, NY

Goyard Bleu Marine Navy Blue St Louis GM Chevron Tote Bag Brand New. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on handles) Perfect gift! Comes with yellow Goyard sleeper and in...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Market Bag

NEW Hermès Kelly 28 Bordeaux Matte Alligator Gold Hardware GHW RARE
NEW Hermès Kelly 28 Bordeaux Matte Alligator Gold Hardware GHW RARE

NEW Hermès Kelly 28 Bordeaux Matte Alligator Gold Hardware GHW RARE

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

RARE Hermès Bordeaux Matte Alligator Kelly 28 with Gold Hardware GHW in NEW UNUSED condition. Absolutely gorgeous bordeaux burgundy Mississippi alligator exterior trimmed with shinin...

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2010s Vintage Market Bag

HERMES Hydra blue Togo leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Crossbody Bag
HERMES Hydra blue Togo leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Crossbody Bag

HERMES Hydra blue Togo leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 crossbody bag in Bleu Hydra Taurillon Clémence leather. Designed in the house’s iconic, relaxed saddle silhouette, it features gold-plated hardware, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Market Bag

HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW
HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Bolide 35 in black Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in black lambskin. Has been carried and is in excellent condition. Comes with canvas shoulder...

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1980s French Vintage Market Bag

1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt
1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt

1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely silhouette-a body-skimming silk jersey bodice with a fringed peplum that ties at hip. Lu...

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1950s American Vintage Market Bag

Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s
Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s

Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s

By Bulgari

Located in Addlestone, GB

Vintage beautiful BULGARI Vintage Pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s 18ct yellow gold, set with an oval cut pink tourmaline of approximately 2.15 carats, signed Bulgari and numbered, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Vintage Market Bag

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front

1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap button closing and frame, and a detai...

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1950s Vintage Market Bag

Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Cavalcadour 38 Orange Silk Limited Edition New
Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Cavalcadour 38 Orange Silk Limited Edition New

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Market Bag

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Hermès Toile and Gold Leather Vespa Bag

Hermès Toile and Gold Leather Vespa Bag

$2,599

H 12 in W 3 in L 11 in

Hermès Toile and Gold Leather Vespa Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Toile Vespa PM Shoulder Bag features a color way of beautiful neutral, gold hardware, and canvas lining. The single shoulder strap makes it easy to carry and a clasp clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Market Bag

Hermès Evelyne GM Shoulder Bag, Clemens Leather blue jeans, "I" in square - 2005
Hermès Evelyne GM Shoulder Bag, Clemens Leather blue jeans, "I" in square - 2005

Hermès Evelyne GM Shoulder Bag, Clemens Leather blue jeans, "I" in square - 2005

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermès Silver Evelyne GM Shoulder Bag, Messenger Bag, Clemens Leather blue jeans, "I" in square - 2005 Paris with the authentic 94cm long blue jeans Hermes carrying strap and an addi...

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Early 2000s French Vintage Market Bag

Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag

Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...

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19th Century French Vintage Market Bag

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Vintage Market Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage market bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, gray, beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage market bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Hermès and Chanel Boutique — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Market Bag?

Prices for a vintage market bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $143 and can go as high as $65,000, while, on average they fetch $1,395.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags 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.