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 keys included. Custom-made in France in 1950s.
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 keys included. Custom-made in France in 1950s.
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.
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 croc-embossed calfskin takes center stage and the comforting weight of solid brass har...
c. 1950s–1960s Vintage Whiting & Davis Jet-Black Armor Mesh Shoulder Bag
Located in Honolulu, HI
A stunning, near-flawless mid-century masterwork from Whiting & Davis, the definitive American pioneer of luxury metal mesh. This evening bag captures the sophisticated glitz of ...
$329Sale 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 in diferent colors. Lined with black skay/artificial leather, which is typical of...
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 combination of burgundy, magenta, red and gold, beaded in a lovely, dense floral p...
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 crocodile handbag with enough room for all the essentials! Curved large outer front poc...
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 clever design stacking 2 complete handbags with a metal filigree framework, gold satin ...
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 testament to timeless Italian craftsmanship. This elegant handbag, crafted from genuine...
Josef Attrib. Silk Brocade Chinoiserie Handbag w Cabochon Studded Flap, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Whiting & Davis White Armor Mesh Drawstring Bucket Bag (c. 1950s–1960s)
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Honolulu, HI
This immaculate, museum-grade mid-century artifact is an exquisite example of Whiting & Davis’s iconic craftsmanship. Sourced in near-pristine mint condition, this vintage drawst...
Modernist Mahogany Gloss Geometric Center Cut Medium Alligator Handbag, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Gina Lollobrigida. 57 Chevys. Boomerang coffee tables. There was a time in the 50s when round was square and points meant progress. An icon of mid-century style, this classic geometr...
$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 metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
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 handbag with chic shine and unusual faux tortoise Lucite design. Tilt knob closure ...
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-painted by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli ...
$295Sale Price|37% 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 The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
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 bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powe...
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 bag is adorned with a brass repousse plaque with a pair of winged cherubs and a youn...
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...
Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra...
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 cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium sized, will accommodate ...
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 top. Satin acetate lining.
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 handbag and matching heels, are the perfect finishing touch to your outfit. The poin...
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 seamlessly blends sophisticated mid-century design with practical luxury. The exteri...
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 . Open the flap to find red interior and equestrian embellishment . Wonderful conditi...
Leather
Hermes Vintage Ulysse Toile Barenia Trunk Carry On Suitcase Gold Hardware 1950s
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Special order ulysse exterior HH logo throughout - Brass hardware - Estimated to be from the early 1950's - Dual front buckle strap with functioning snap closure - Linen lined...
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 features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of ...
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
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...
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.