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The Wine Maker - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s

The Wine Maker - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s

By Mino Maccari

Located in Roma, IT

Charcoal drawing and watercolor on paper (drawn on the back of a school bag) realized by Mino

Category

1940s Modern Vintage School Bag

Materials

Charcoal, Watercolor

Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting
Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting

Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

always referred to himself as a “self-taught” artist. At 18, after graduating from high school, Dobbs

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage School Bag

Materials

Watercolor

Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene
Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene

Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder and hitchhiked cross

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene
Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene

Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder and hitchhiked cross

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas, Oil

MCM Vintage Black Genuine Calfskin Leather Unisex Backpack
MCM Vintage Black Genuine Calfskin Leather Unisex Backpack

MCM Vintage Black Genuine Calfskin Leather Unisex Backpack

$400Sale Price|37% Off

H 15.35 in W 13.38 in D 6 in

MCM Vintage Black Genuine Calfskin Leather Unisex Backpack

By MCM

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

generations. If you are looking for an old school MCM bag from that era, then this will be a must-have piece

Category

1980s German Vintage School Bag

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Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Stoneware Figure of Boy with School Bag
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Stoneware Figure of Boy with School Bag

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Stoneware Figure of Boy with School Bag

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare stoneware figure of boy with school bag. Measures: 20 cm x 9 cm

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage School Bag

Jean Prouve Style Double Seater Student Desk
Jean Prouve Style Double Seater Student Desk

Jean Prouve Style Double Seater Student Desk

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H 28.625 in W 47.5 in D 35 in

Jean Prouve Style Double Seater Student Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

School Bag Hook Under the Seat. Priced Individually.

Category

1950s Dutch Vintage School Bag

Materials

Laminate

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

By Jacques Hitier

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

side a bent metal piece is designed to hold the school bag.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Bag

Materials

Steel

LOUIS VUITTON -Tashkent-  Green Taiga Leather Briefcase
LOUIS VUITTON -Tashkent-  Green Taiga Leather Briefcase

LOUIS VUITTON -Tashkent- Green Taiga Leather Briefcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in San Francisco, CA

classic school bag, featuring a double buckle flap closure, gold hardware, three internal storage sections

Category

20th Century French Vintage School Bag

Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene
Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene

Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

-taught” artist. At 18, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene
Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene

Play at The Plate, Sporting Scene

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder and hitchhiked cross

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene
Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene

Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

-taught” artist. At 18, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Modernist Oill Painting Urban Pattern
Large Modernist Oill Painting Urban Pattern

Large Modernist Oill Painting Urban Pattern

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

-taught” artist. At 18, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas

Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting
Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting

Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

always referred to himself as a “self-taught” artist. At 18, after graduating from high school, Dobbs

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage School Bag

Materials

Watercolor

Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene
Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene

Shot on Goal, Sporting Scene

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder and hitchhiked cross

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Modernist Oill Painting Urban Pattern
Large Modernist Oill Painting Urban Pattern

Large Modernist Oill Painting Urban Pattern

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

, after graduating from high school, Dobbs hoisted a duffle bag onto his shoulder and hitchhiked cross

Category

20th Century Vintage School Bag

Materials

Canvas

Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting
Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting

Man in Raincoat, Vintage Modern Watercolor Painting

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

always referred to himself as a “self-taught” artist. At 18, after graduating from high school, Dobbs

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage School Bag

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage Gucci Black School Bag
Vintage Gucci Black School Bag

Vintage Gucci Black School Bag

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H 10.63 in D 1.97 in L 15.36 in

Vintage Gucci Black School Bag

By Gucci

Located in Paris, FR

Don't miss this vintage piece !! Made in Italy, this school bag has a zipped pocket inside and the

Category

1970s Italian Vintage School Bag

Abstract Watercolor Painting of a Man
Abstract Watercolor Painting of a Man

Abstract Watercolor Painting of a Man

By John Dobbs

Located in Surfside, FL

always referred to himself as a “self-taught” artist. At 18, after graduating from high school, Dobbs

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage School Bag

Materials

Watercolor

1970s Munari School Bag
1970s Munari School Bag

1970s Munari School Bag

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Munari blue embossed leather school bag with embroidered colored

Category

1970s French Vintage School Bag

School Desk and Two Seats
School Desk and Two Seats

School Desk and Two Seats

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H 33 in W 47 in D 34 in

School Desk and Two Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

there are hooks to hang one's school bag. This would be a nice addition to a school house, children's

Category

1950s Belgian Vintage School Bag

Materials

Metal

Marilyn Levine, Tromp l 'oiel Ceramic "leather bag"
Marilyn Levine, Tromp l 'oiel Ceramic "leather bag"

Marilyn Levine, Tromp l 'oiel Ceramic "leather bag"

Located in Berkeley, CA

Title " School Bag". Wall mounted sculpture, has the classic look of Levine's best sculpture

Category

20th Century American Vintage School Bag

1970s Munari School Bag
1970s Munari School Bag

1970s Munari School Bag

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Munari beige embossed leather and brown velvet school bag with

Category

1980s French Vintage School Bag

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Questions About Vintage School Bag
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What is considered a vintage bag may vary based on personal opinion. However, most experts agree that any handbag produced more than 50 years ago is a vintage accessory. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide range of vintage bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a Fendi bag is vintage, first look for its serial number. If your bag lacks one, it was likely produced before 1980. Since any Fendi piece over 20 years old is considered vintage, a piece that lacks a serial number will usually be a vintage bag. If you find a serial number, research it using trusted online resources to get a rough idea of its age. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert can assist you with the dating process. Shop a variety of Fendi bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    For Chanel bags, any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage. While Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel began to design handbags during the 1920s, the 2.55, which debuted in February 1955, is an iconic vintage Chanel bag. The brand's best-known bag, the Classic Double Flap bag, includes Chanel's signature quilting and leather interlaced through a chain strap. Chanel Classic flap bags have been going strong since Karl Lagerfeld updated the beloved 2.55 handbag in the 1980s with the addition of the interlocking double Cs on the flap. Other celebrated bag styles are the Gabrielle and Boy bags. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Chanel bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The best way to date a vintage Chanel bag depends on how old it is. For bags produced in 1986 or later, you can check the date code. By cross-checking the first two digits in the serial number with information provided by trusted online resources, you can get a rough idea of the year of production. For example, serial numbers starting with zero were produced from 1986 to 1988. If you can't find a serial number in your bag, you can enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance. Find a large selection of vintage Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To date a vintage Gucci bag, locate its serial number. You can usually find it on the reverse of the logo-stamped leather label inside the bag. While this number doesn't tell you the year of production, it does provide the style and batch numbers of the bag. Once you have the serial number, you can look it up in trusted online databases to find out when your bag was produced. If your bag doesn't have a serial number, it likely dates to before 1960, when Gucci first introduced serial numbers. Should you have difficulty determining the age of your bag, a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert can assist you. Explore a large selection of vintage and contemporary Gucci bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Christian Dior bag is vintage, check for a date code inside. Normally, it appears on a stitched leather tag in the lining. If the date is more than 20 years old, the bag is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dior handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes. Whether or not a vintage Gucci bag has a serial number depends on its age. From the 1950s to the early 1970s, Gucci stamped bags with model numbers, not serial numbers. Serial numbers arrived in the late 1970s. They appeared on gold tags through the 1980s and on leather tags starting in the 1990s. Find a selection of expertly vetted Gucci bags on 1stDibs.
  • House of CarverApril 3, 2021
    Vintage Chanel bags can vary in price and at times be worth more than new production Chanel bags. It all depends on the model, condition, age, and rarity of the bag. A vintage Chanel bag in good condition can start at $2,000 and go up to $30,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Louis Vuitton repairs vintage bags at all of their retail locations. Unless the product is under warranty or is defective,however, the repair will come at a price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Several telltale signs allow you to authenticate a vintage Prada bag. Look at the logo for consistency — the Prada logo has a distinctive font, particularly the notch taken out of the “R." Fakes will often leave this detail out. All details, including patterns, fonts and stitching, should be neat and even. Prada uses the highest quality luxury leather to craft its bags, and a plastic-like smell or rough texture could indicate the bag is a fake. Find a collection of expertly-vetted Prada bags from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Gucci bag often has a serial number stitched on a tag in the bag's interior. Gucci serial numbers don't contain letters, and any letters present in the serial number are an indication that your bag is a fake. Check the bag for any signs of messy craftsmanship — luxury goods have impeccable stitching and stray threads are a warning sign. Ensure the hardware is of good quality and not rusted or chipped. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Gucci bags from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

    No, vintage Hermès Constance bags do not have serial numbers. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a Pierre Balmain vintage bag is authentic, first check the hardware. Balmain often stamped the brand name onto zipper pulls and fasteners. The lettering should appear crisp and evenly spaced. Balmain's tags changed greatly over time. Compare the ones in your bag to images of authenticated pieces available online. Shop a range of expertly vetted Pierre Balmain bags on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell if your vintage Pierre Balmain is real. Authentic Pierre Balmain bags are made with brand tags, authenticity labels and serial numbers. Always purchase Balmain jackets from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a collection of authentic Pierre Balmain from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.