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Vintage 1940's black beaded clutch bag original 1940's black wooden beaded bag
Vintage 1940's black beaded clutch bag original 1940's black wooden beaded bag

Vintage 1940's black beaded clutch bag original 1940's black wooden beaded bag

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautiful 1940’s clutch bag, made up of knotted and woven wooden beads, painted in a deep black satin finish, above a black rayon lining, is the perfect statement accessory. ...

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1940s Vintage Wooden Purses

Very Rare Vintage 90s Chanel Small Wooden Box Bag
Very Rare Vintage 90s Chanel Small Wooden Box Bag

Very Rare Vintage 90s Chanel Small Wooden Box Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Extremely rare and coveted vintage Chanel wooden box bag in small size. Good condition overall, with minor scuffs. Series #3. Comes with its holo intact, card, booklet and replacemen...

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1990s Vintage Wooden Purses

1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading
1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading

1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Drawstring Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading. Resin bottom and ball- shaped fobs at drawstring ends.

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1950s Unknown Vintage Wooden Purses

1940s Swedish Glass Coffee Table with Frosted Top and Wood Base
1940s Swedish Glass Coffee Table with Frosted Top and Wood Base

1940s Swedish Glass Coffee Table with Frosted Top and Wood Base

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Thick glass tabletop with frosted underside on top of a pursed, striped wooden pedestal base.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Purses

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Glass, Wood

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Devi Kroell Embellished Wooden Minaudiere 24mz0717 Brown Wood Clutch
Devi Kroell Embellished Wooden Minaudiere 24mz0717 Brown Wood Clutch

Devi Kroell Embellished Wooden Minaudiere 24mz0717 Brown Wood Clutch

By Devi Kroell

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made in Italy Measurements: Length:7.5 " Width:1.75 " Height: 4.4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: light scratches Interior: pen mark Corners: ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag
Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag

Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 9100324 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3.5" Height: 7" Handle drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Stic...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

Fendi Wooden Patchwork Kidney Bean Hobo 230998 Brown Wool Shoulder Bag
Fendi Wooden Patchwork Kidney Bean Hobo 230998 Brown Wool Shoulder Bag

Fendi Wooden Patchwork Kidney Bean Hobo 230998 Brown Wool Shoulder Bag

By Fendi

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 1" Height: 9" Shoulder strap drop: 9" -10" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exter...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

Louis Vuitton ( Rare ) Abelia Satin Wooden 11lvty62317 Multicolor Satchel
Louis Vuitton ( Rare ) Abelia Satin Wooden 11lvty62317 Multicolor Satchel

Louis Vuitton ( Rare ) Abelia Satin Wooden 11lvty62317 Multicolor Satchel

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: RE1013 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 3.75" Height: 5.75" Handle drop: 3.5" OVERALL NEW WITH D...

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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Purses

Gucci (Rare) Wooden Minaudiere 2way 230186 Brown Wood Cross Body Bag
Gucci (Rare) Wooden Minaudiere 2way 230186 Brown Wood Cross Body Bag

Gucci (Rare) Wooden Minaudiere 2way 230186 Brown Wood Cross Body Bag

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6.29" Width: 2.5" Height: 4.33" Shoulder strap drop: 22" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: cracks on...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

Zushi Painted Wood Bag
Zushi Painted Wood Bag

Zushi Painted Wood Bag

By Zushi

Located in New Hope, PA

Beautifully crafted, this wooden purse is artfully painted and decorated with gold leaf.

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1970s Unknown Vintage Wooden Purses

CHANEL Wooden Picnic Basket
CHANEL Wooden Picnic Basket

CHANEL Wooden Picnic Basket

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Wooden Picnic Basket Age: 1991-1994 Made In France Materials: Wood, Woven Chain Stamped: "CHANEL" "MADE IN FRANCE" Hologram Sticker Reads: "2738778" Measurements: ...

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1990s French Vintage Wooden Purses

Timmy Woods Gingham Flower Wooden Bag
Timmy Woods Gingham Flower Wooden Bag

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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20th Century American Vintage Wooden Purses

Vintage Timmy Woods Black Lacquer Wooden 'Basket' Handbag
Vintage Timmy Woods Black Lacquer Wooden 'Basket' Handbag

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...

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Wooden Purses

Timmy Woods Wooden Handbag With Printed Leather Closure
Timmy Woods Wooden Handbag With Printed Leather Closure

Timmy Woods Wooden Handbag With Printed Leather Closure

By Timmy Woods

Located in Atlanta, GA

Witty ... whimsical ... wearable ... AND wooden! This vintage Timmy Woods of Beverly Hills black lacquered wooden handbag has a capsule shape with a subtle brown floral pattern. Th...

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Wooden Purses

1980s Wooden White Slat Basket Top Handle Half Moon Beach bag
1980s Wooden White Slat Basket Top Handle Half Moon Beach bag

1980s Wooden White Slat Basket Top Handle Half Moon Beach bag

Located in London, GB

1980s Wooden White Slat Basket Top Handle Half Moon bag, open top closure, Medium Size, cut out top handle style Condition: 1980s, vintage, excellent Dimensions: 11x14x 4in

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1980s Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

MIU MIU Vintage Runway green floral canvas wooden frame clutch bag
MIU MIU Vintage Runway green floral canvas wooden frame clutch bag

MIU MIU Vintage Runway green floral canvas wooden frame clutch bag

By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MIU MIU Vintage Runway green floral canvas wooden frame clutch bag Reference: TGAS/E00487 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Canvas, Wood Color: Green, Brown Pattern: C...

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1990s Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

1960's Florentine-style wooden box bag.
1960's Florentine-style wooden box bag.

1960's Florentine-style wooden box bag.

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H 6 in W 10.75 in D 3 in

1960's Florentine-style wooden box bag.

Located in University City, MO

Florentine wood box purse with scrollwork decoration . Antiqued matte coppery gold in deep relief. Lined in red velvet. Very Hollywood Regency! Not only a wonderful, unusual, h...

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1960s British Vintage Wooden Purses

Salvatore Ferragamo Circa 1990s Gancini Wooden Vintage Handbag
Salvatore Ferragamo Circa 1990s Gancini Wooden Vintage Handbag

Salvatore Ferragamo Circa 1990s Gancini Wooden Vintage Handbag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Circa 1990s Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Wooden Vintage Handbag is a distinctive and stylish accessory that exemplifies the brand's dedication to craftsmanship and innovation. Thi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

1960's Enid Collins 'Roadrunner' Wooden Box Bag
1960's Enid Collins 'Roadrunner' Wooden Box Bag

1960's Enid Collins 'Roadrunner' Wooden Box Bag

By Collins of Texas, Enid Collins

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960's Enid Collins/Collins of Texas light wooden square top handle bag. The bag features a Roadrunner and a star on the front adorned with gold hardware, white cabochons and amber r...

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1960s American Vintage Wooden Purses

1960s Gucci Green Boarskin Leather Wooden Large Top Handle Bag
1960s Gucci Green Boarskin Leather Wooden Large Top Handle Bag

1960s Gucci Green Boarskin Leather Wooden Large Top Handle Bag

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a fabulous hunter green boar leather top handle Gucci bag. From the 1960s, this fabulous accordion-style bag features gold-tone hardware, a wooden handle, and a...

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1960s Vintage Wooden Purses

Vintage Ivory and Multi Hand Painted Wooden Handbag - 1950's
Vintage Ivory and Multi Hand Painted Wooden Handbag - 1950's

Vintage Ivory and Multi Hand Painted Wooden Handbag - 1950's

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage handbag features a top handle and a hand painted design. It is ivory with many colors. The interior is green and the closure is silver. This bag is in fair vintage condi...

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1950s Vintage Wooden Purses

Yves Saint Laurent  Leopard Animal Print Canvas Wooden Top Handle Bag, 1990s
Yves Saint Laurent  Leopard Animal Print Canvas Wooden Top Handle Bag, 1990s

Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Animal Print Canvas Wooden Top Handle Bag, 1990s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Prints in an unexpected way are a YSL staple. His collections in the 1970s and 80s employed prints in often garish ways but nonetheless added an element of fun and lightheartedness t...

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1990s French Vintage Wooden Purses

Timmy Woods wooden shoulder / clutch tassel bag.
Timmy Woods wooden shoulder / clutch tassel bag.

Timmy Woods wooden shoulder / clutch tassel bag.

By Timmy Woods

Located in Atlanta, GA

Timmy Woods ovoid shape handmade in the Philippines of Acacia wood. This elegant wooden shoulder to clutch in a second bag will have all eyes on you. Finished in a high gloss lacquer...

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20th Century Philippine Vintage Wooden Purses

Chanel Off White x Pink Camellia Cotton Wooden Handle Tote Bag
Chanel Off White x Pink Camellia Cotton Wooden Handle Tote Bag

Chanel Off White x Pink Camellia Cotton Wooden Handle Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Chanel tote bag in cotton x wood handle. Open access with 1 zipper pocket on back. Inside has beige lining and 1 open pocket. Comfortably carry in hand. Great for daily use. Made ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

Annie Laurie Originals of Palm Beach Wooden Butterfly Purse 1970s
Annie Laurie Originals of Palm Beach Wooden Butterfly Purse 1970s

Annie Laurie Originals of Palm Beach Wooden Butterfly Purse 1970s

By Annie Laurie Originals

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous 1970s Annie Laurie Originals of Palm Beach butterfly decoupaged purse. It is a wooden box handbag with an off white background decorated with puffy decoupaged butt...

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1970s American Vintage Wooden Purses

Raffia Woven Straw Floral Wooden Box Bag Purse Cabana 60s
Raffia Woven Straw Floral Wooden Box Bag Purse Cabana 60s

Raffia Woven Straw Floral Wooden Box Bag Purse Cabana 60s

Located in Berlin, DE

Cabana woven straw bucket bag from circa 1960s. Hand crafted basket with multi colour raffia flowers. Has a label inside Cabana Made in Philippines.

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1960s Philippine Vintage Wooden Purses

Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins of Texas STAR DUST Black Wooden Box Bag Purse
Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins of Texas STAR DUST Black Wooden Box Bag Purse

Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins of Texas STAR DUST Black Wooden Box Bag Purse

By Enid Collins

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This totally Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins of Texas STAR DUST Black Wooden Box Bag Purse is a rare black evening example of Collins work, and is among her most sought after handmade de...

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1960s American Vintage Wooden Purses

1960s Navy Raffia Woven Basket Purse
1960s Navy Raffia Woven Basket Purse

1960s Navy Raffia Woven Basket Purse

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Navy Raffia Woven Basket Purse. Wooden beads woven throughout. Leather straps, gold toned hardware.

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1960s Vintage Wooden Purses

Rare Vintage1960s  Gucci Wooden Handle Bordeaux Leather Multi Compartment Handbag
Rare Vintage1960s  Gucci Wooden Handle Bordeaux Leather Multi Compartment Handbag

Rare Vintage1960s Gucci Wooden Handle Bordeaux Leather Multi Compartment Handbag

By Gucci

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a rare vintage 1960s Gucci bordeaux leather handbag with a wooden bamboo carved folding handle with multi compartments in great condition. 3 main compartments with additiona...

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1960s Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

1990s Rafael Sanchez Wooden Shoulder Bag
1990s Rafael Sanchez Wooden Shoulder Bag

1990s Rafael Sanchez Wooden Shoulder Bag

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Asian inspired Raphael Sanchez shoulder bag done in dark wood. The design is hand painted and is on the front, back and inside. The shoulder strap is silk cord and has a 22...

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1990s American Vintage Wooden Purses

Suarez New York Vintage Italian Cinnamon Brown Python Shoulder Bag
Suarez New York Vintage Italian Cinnamon Brown Python Shoulder Bag

Suarez New York Vintage Italian Cinnamon Brown Python Shoulder Bag

By Suarez

Located in Houston, TX

This plush bag is composed of a cinnamon brown python leather body with polished wooden clasp-like top and braided leather straps with wooden ball accents.

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

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Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Wooden Purses

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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1990s Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Purses

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Textile

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Wooden Purses

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Hardwood

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Vintage Wooden Purses

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...

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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Wooden Purses

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Lacquer

Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...

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2010s American Brutalist Vintage Wooden Purses

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Brass

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

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1990s French Vintage Wooden Purses

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Wooden Purses

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Wooden Purses

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

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1950s American Vintage Wooden Purses

Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table

Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table

$4,000

H 24.02 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table

By Jean Royère

Located in London, GB

Same door handle

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Purses

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Oak

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Vintage Wooden Purses

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Oak

Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin

Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin

$4,800 / item

H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in

Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin

Located in New York City, NY

Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Wooden Purses

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce

LU Swing Sconce

$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in

LU Swing Sconce

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Purses

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Brass

Charlotte Pedestal
Charlotte Pedestal

Charlotte Pedestal

$1,475 / item

H 48 in Dm 12 in

Charlotte Pedestal

By Josh Greene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.

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2010s Philippine Vintage Wooden Purses

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Oak

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Vintage Wooden Purses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage wooden purses for sale on 1stDibs. For vintage wooden purses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding appealing vintage wooden purses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Timmy Woods and Gucci each produced popular versions that are worth a look. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Vintage Wooden Purses?

On average, vintage wooden purses on 1stDibs sell for $407, while they’re typically $153 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.