Black Beaded and Floral Tapestry Embroidered Handbag circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
beads, and possibly a very few missing beads. This is a really lovely bag circa 1950s. Made in Hong
Black Beaded and Floral Tapestry Embroidered Handbag circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
beads, and possibly a very few missing beads. This is a really lovely bag circa 1950s. Made in Hong
Late 1950s Rosenfeld Black Satin Circle Handle Evening Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1950's Twifaille by Rosenfeld black satin evening bag. The circular handle has gold and
Merlot Leather Bag With Custom LOVE Graffiti Art, 1950s
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Merlot leather handbag with hand-painted custom LOVE graffiti art. Original working locks and
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame
By Saks Fifth Avenue, For Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame: A striking color
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetric Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and
1950s Faye Mell :Double Decker" Ladylike Handbag in Taupe and Black Matelassé
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Faye Mell :Double Decker" Ladylike Handbag in Taupe and Black Matelassé: A stunning and
1950s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag with Gold-Tone Hardware - Leather Lined
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag with Gold-Tone Hardware - Leather Lined: A great size brown
1950s Retro High Quality Black Leather and Brass Italian Evening hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Step into an era of refined glamour with this exquisite 1950s evening handbag, where deep black
$333Sale Price|26% Off
Vintage Bag in black red and beige Chenille by 'Garay' in the 1950s USA
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A fun young bag designed in the 1950s USA with one longer handle made of printed Velvet/Chenille
Vintage 1950's Silk Heels and Matching Purse Set Floral UK 5.5 US 7.5 EU 38.5
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite floral silk, this truly eye-catching 1950's set, comprising of a
Josef Attrib. Silk Brocade Chinoiserie Handbag w Cabochon Studded Flap, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
angles of the purse to be seen to full effect, while the slipper satin change purse—tethered to the
1950s Vintage Black leather and Brass Italian Top Handle Bag By Albanese Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Step back in time with this exquisite and incredibly chic 1950s vintage top-handle bag, a true
Modernist Mahogany Gloss Geometric Center Cut Medium Alligator Handbag, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
ITEM MAY ONLY BE SHIPPED TO A U.S. ADDRESS***
$235Sale Price|20% Off
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style
Hand-Painted "Giraffe Safari" Artist Up-Cycled 1950s/1960s Bordeaux Red Handbag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled 1950s/1960s vintage handbag hand
$375Sale Price|21% Off
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s
A hand embroidered handbag, depicting a rustic scene, Morabito, Paris, 1950s
By Morabito
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully hand stitched and sewn handbag with a charming antique rustic scene with two figures by master craftsmen and luxury good manufacturer Morabito. executed in silk, in fin...
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro
Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Ornate brass metal cherub emblem black cloth evening bag c 1950s The elegant midcentury evening
$333Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handbag by 'Garay' USA, Chenille flowers in diferent colors, USA 1950s
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
This timeless collectable from the 1950s is an oversized, eyecaticng statement piece that adds a
1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and
Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
purse’s pattern resembles cobblestones surrounding a bugle bead lotus flower at the center. The real eye
Tri-Tone Straw Woven Square Structured Handbag With Brass Toggle Closure, 1950s
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 1950s tri-tone woven straw structured handbag. Square shape with a brass toggle closure at
1950s Vintage Brown Suede and Brass Italian Cosmetic Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a magnificent example of a 1950s-1960s Black Suede and Brass Evening Bag/Vanity Case that
1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior
Leather
Hermes Vintage Ulysse Toile Barenia Trunk Carry On Suitcase Gold Hardware 1950s
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
early 1950's - Dual front buckle strap with functioning snap closure - Linen lined interior free of
$255Sale Price|40% Off
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
velvet inner headpiece Purse: 9 inches from top to bottom 11 inches from side to side
1950s Demi Couture Gunmetal Silver Grey Silk Taffeta Vintage Dress and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble ! Features a beautiful gunmetal color with just the right amount of slight sheen. Flowers pr...
Unavailable|$475
Lucite Vintage Handbag Purse, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Purses were considered the height of fashion in the 1950’s and carried a hefty price tag. Measurements:L
Unavailable|$1,011
Leather Top Handle Vintage Bag / Purse, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s handbag in reptile skin leather is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship. Warm
Unavailable|$305
Vintage 1950's Lucite Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous beige marble look exterior. Interior is a soft beige striped velvet, and has the original label and mirror in perfect condition.
Unavailable|$345
1950's Lavishly Embellished Carryall/Compact Purse/Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this 1950's vintage, gold-toned metal carryall/compact purse with a thin gas
Unavailable|$650
Vintage Brown Crocodile Purse - Late 1950's
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a magnificent late 1950's brown crocodile purse. This magnificent example of the
Unavailable|$495
Mod Hat with Matching Purse - Late 1950's
Located in Boca Raton, FL
find something from the late 1950's early 1960's of a matching set in such mint condition. If this
Unavailable|$695
1950's WILARDY Tortoise Acetate Hard Bodied Plastic Purse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's WILARDY tortoise acetate hard bodied plastic purse. These bags are frequently mis-called
Unavailable|$500
1950s Wicker Fish Purse - BIG Catch
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Extremely covetable figural straw purse in
Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware
By Morris Moscowitz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful purse produced by Morris Moscowitz Co. The bag is from the 1950's
Unavailable|$180
1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse. Adorable mini woven straw purse with whimsical three dimensional
Unavailable|$1,200
1950's Clutch
By Rodo
Located in Toronto, ON
Black purse with gold toned chains and four amber colored rhinestone flower accents. Circa 1950
Unavailable|$1,475
1950's Gucci Lizard Skin Handbag
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
Indulge your 1950's glamour fantasies with this gorgeous Gucci handbag in light yellow lizard skin
Unavailable|$595
1950's, Jolles Original, White Seed Beaded Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
1950's vintage. The frame and the clasp or the hardware of a purse is usually what sets a bag apart as
Unavailable|$300
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag-Rhinestone Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a 1950's vintage, gold metal mesh evening bag with a clasp comprised of one large marquis
Unavailable|$225
1950's Petit Point Handbag-Floral Design on Black Background
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a 1950's petit point evening bag with a floral design in hues of red, blue, ochre, and
1950s Black and White Polka Dots Leatherette Purse with Matching Belt
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black and white polka dot leatherette purse with brass hardware and black lining with two
Unavailable|$350
Rhinestone Lucite 1950's Bracelet Unusual
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a magnificent Lucite and rhinestone bracelet from the 1950's. The outside is a square shape
Unavailable|$1,250
Rare Aqua Blue 1950's Lucite Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Great Aqua Blue and Clear Carved Lucite Handbag Hand Crafted in Florida in The 1950's.In Perfect
Unavailable|$1,500
1950's Great Lucite Encased Flower Lucite Handbag
Located in New York, NY
with Green Leaves.Designed in the 1950's this is a real showstopper that is perfect for the summer to
Unavailable|$275
1950's Walborg Metal Chain Evening Bag
By Walborg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1950's Walborg evening bag. The bag is lined in fabric with an exterior completely covered in a
Unavailable|$750
Five Great 1950's Lucite Handbags $750 per Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Great looking Lucite Handbags Circa 1950's priced per Handbag 1) Lucite Encased Black lace and
Unavailable|$3,146
Hermès vintage 1950's black leather Kelly bag.
By Hermès
Located in Lugano, CH
Vintage black leather Kelly bag. Featuring a trapeze body, top flap closure with twist-lock strap fastening, gold-tone hardware, front embossed logo stamp, a detachable leather cloch...
Unavailable|$350
1950's Metallic Beaded Handbag Made in France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Hand made in France". Etched gold-toned frame and clasp with marcasite. Tan satin lining with side pockets. Measurements- Top Width: 7 1/4" Bottom Width: 9&...
Unavailable|$375
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag for Evening
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a wonderful 1950's vintage, Whiting & Davis gold mesh evening bag whose frame is
Unavailable|$350
1950s bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s peachskin bag with a beautiful lining.
Unavailable|$900
Gucci Italy 1950s
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful 1950s red leather bag by Gucci. Made in Italy. Goldtone hardware. Excellent condition.
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.