Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Barbie Soft Pink Clutch Wood Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel pink quilted caviar leather with wooden top handle clutch tote 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior li...
Chanel Timeless Tote Vintage Wood Medium Beige Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Classic Beige Caviar Wood Medium Tote Bag Gold hardware CC logo at front Beige quilted Caviar leather Classic interwoven chain straps concealed magnetic closure at to...
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag in good condition.
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
1940s Louis Vuitton Vintage Leather Wood Trunk from Saks New York
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The hand...
1950s Art Deco Black Leather and Wood Italian Top Handle bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a vintage Italian handbag that exudes classic elegance with a bold, sculptural twist. The handbag is made of smooth black leather with a slightly glossy finish, shaped into ...
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H 10.5 in W 5.125 in L 12 in
Vintage Gucci Brown Grained Leather Wood Trim Gold Tone Structured Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Color: Brown, Made In: Italy Fabric Content: Leather, Wood; Pocket Lining: Textile Item Specifics & Details: Retails at $4,500. Brown grained ombre leather structured bag from G...
Vintage Timmy Woods Black Lacquer Wooden 'Basket' Handbag
By Timmy Woods
Located in Atlanta, GA
Witty ... whimsical ... wearable ... AND wooden! This vintage Timmy Woods of Beverly Hills black lacquered wooden handbag is fabricated to look like a basket bag with the appearance...
Timmy Woods Gingham Flower Wooden Bag
By Timmy Woods
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing vintage Timmy Woods flower bag! Made of 100% Acacia wood! Hand carved and hand painting- this piece is a thing of beauty! White and green gingham pattern with white lily-esqu...
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H 8.5 in D 2.75 in L 8.5 in
Whimsical Enid Collins Blonde Wood Jeweled Sea Life Themed Box Purse c 1960s
By Enid Collins
Located in University City, MO
The vintage natural blonde pine-wood box purse is labeled: Sea Garden in script enamel Carried with a white resin hinged swivel handle.
Vintage Chloe Wood Beaded Bag
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Inside, there is one pocket on the back wall of the purse. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year.
Vintage Lana Marks Black Leather Wood Handle Small Tote Handbag
By Lana Marks
Located in New York, NY
Lana Marks Vintage Black Leather Small Tote Handbag. This bag features natural brown wood handles with polished gold hardware. Open top style with two open compartments. Center zippe...
Rare Vintage Chanel Wood & Leather Handbag Seen On Ulyana Sergeenko
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Chanel wood & leather handbag.Sold 1996 only to VIP Chanel clients. Structured with smooth wood panels, this authentic vintage Chanel bag has supple leather trim and logo letter...
Vintage FENDI Wood Embellished Tiger Print Oyster Shoulder bag
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare vintage FENDI "Oyster" bag in a light brown tiger print velvet and features a wood panel embellished front, side zip, and dark gold and black lizard embossed shoulder strap with...
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Top Wood Handle Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking piece of vintage Italian craftsmanship, this Gucci handbag in brown leather is a rare find that exudes old-world elegance with a touch of earthy charm. The standout featur...
Gucci Vintage Reddish Brown Burgundy Leather Top Wood Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking piece of vintage Italian craftsmanship, this Gucci handbag in rich reddish-brown (almost dark burgundy) leather is a rare find that exudes old-world elegance with a touch ...
2000s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Flat Messenger Bag Black Wood
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI flat messenger bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring a wooden chain. Top opens to the main compartment lined with suede leather featuring a ...
CHLOE Vintage wood metal beads embellished leather boho small hobo bag
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Vintage wood metal beads embellished leather boho small hobo bag Reference: TGAS/C02063 Brand: Chloe Material: Wood, Metal, Fabric Color: Beige, Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Z...
Burberry Vintage Blue Check Parasol Cane Umbrella Wood Handle
By Burberry
Located in Rome, Rome
Add a touch of British sophistication to your wardrobe with this Burberry Checked Parasol Umbrella, a must-have accessory for any fashion enthusiast. Featuring the brand's iconic blu...
Chanel 2000s CC Wood Chain Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show off your CC's! Circa 2001-2003, this mini hobo style Chanel bag is crafted from durable black Caviar and features the CC stitched in black on the front face with an acrylic wood...
Chanel 2000s CC Wood Chain Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show off your CC's! Circa 2001-2003, this mini hobo style Chanel bag is crafted from durable black Caviar and features the CC stitched in black on the front face with an acrylic wood...
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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Nantucket Lighthouse Basket Purse by Reis, vintage 1972 w/ carved whale, signed
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an original, signed vintage Nantucket Lighthouse Basket, made in 1972 on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, by Reis. Carved scrimshaw-style white whale on a wooden background o...
Wood, Mixed Media
Vintage Timmy Woods Monkey Carved Wood Handbag
By Timmy Woods
Located in Atlanta, GA
Witty ... whimsical ... wearable art ... AND wooden! This vintage Timmy Woods of Beverly Hills carved wood monkey handbag is sure to bring a smile. The little guy is in a seated po...
Chic 1960s Wood Patchwork Novelty Egyptian Triangular Purse Vintage 60s Hand Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960 wooden patchwork novelty bag of various shades on one side, and an Egyptian figure on the other side. Plastic covered handle. The perfect size that fits all the essentials ...
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H 4 in D 5 in L 5 in
Enchanting Christmas Themed Handmade Wood Artisan Decoupage Box Purse c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Enchanting Christmas themed handmade wood artisan decoupage box purse c 1960 The charming vintage handmade wood enamel artisan box purse is decorated with a collection of Christmas ...
Bottega Veneta Vintage Red Butterfly Print Wood Frame Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Butterflies signal love, grace, time, and transformation. Bottega Veneta, which was started during the mid-1960s in Vicenza, has always evoked the energy and style of the Veneto, mak...
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H 7.5 in W 16 in D 1 in
BOTTEGA VENETA Vintage Brown Leather OVERSIZED CLUTCH Handbag w/ WOOD Detail
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: BOTTEGA VENETA - made in Italy Logos / Tags: 'BOTTEGA VENETA - Made in Italy' tag inside Condition rate & details (please read our condition chart below): GENTLY USED~ P...
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H 7.5 in W 9.75 in D 2.5 in
GUCCI VINTAGE 60s Brown Leather HANDBAG Top WOOD Handle Bag WOOD RARE AS
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: GUCCI - Made in Italy Logos / Tags: 'GUCCI' signature embossed inside, GUCCI crest pendant inside Condition rate & details (please read our condition chart below): V...
GUCCI VINTAGE Tan Leather HANDBAG w/ WOOD Detail
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
- Vintage GUCCI handbag from the 1960s, crafted in genuine tan leather. - Wood detail on the front and at the base of the top handle - Flap closure - Soft nappa leather lining - 2...
2000s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Leather Flat Messenger Bag Brown Wood Chain
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI flat messenger bag is crafted of nubuck leather in black featuring a wooden chain. Top opens to the main compartment lined with nubuck leather featuring a patch po...
GUCCI Rare VINTAGE Dark Blue Leather HANDBAG w/ WOOD HOOK Closure
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: GUCCI - Made in Italy Logos / Tags: 'GUCCI' signature embossed inside, gold metal GUCCI crest pendant Condition: B :GOOD CONDITION - Some light wear of use. Condition detai...
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag Measurements: Total Height: 24 inches (60.96 cm) handle and fringes included Width: 14 6/8 inches (37.46 c...
1950s Gucci Dome Top Monogram Canvas Wood Mini Trunk Vintage Travel Statement
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
This rare Gucci mini trunk embodies the refined craftsmanship and aristocratic sensibility of the House of Gucci during its formative decades. Crafted in Italy, likely in Florence, d...
Vintage GUCCI 1980's era Suede purse with gold & wood logo front
By Gucci
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage GUCCI 1980's era Suede purse in light beige with gold & wood logo front closure.
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.