Art Deco Fruit Salad Volupte Compact
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Fruit Salad Volupte Compact from the 1930's. Pastel Trifari glass "fruits" on an enameled metal base, Original fittings unused, however, some paint loss on back. 1930's USA....
Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated with enamel flowers and painted leaves on either side and the back is brushed gold me...
Mid-Century Volupté American Art Deco Style Rhinestone Gold-Tone Compact
Located in Honolulu, HI
This authentic compact case by the legendary American manufacturer Volupté is a quintessential piece of mid-century vanity history.
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1940's Volupte Figural Hand Compact
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage compact from Volupte dates to the 1940's and is made in gold-toned metal with a white enamel lacy glove.
Volupte Gold Complete Compact Music Box in Original Box and Carrier-c. 1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original 1940s Volupte Polished Gold Tone compact Complete with chrome mirror, built in powder with puff, slide out lipstick case, Cigarette Holder behind mirror, and novel wind Musi...
Minaudière Clutch-Gold With Black Faille Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Minaudière compact by Volupte features gold tone case, 4 separate interior compartments include lipstick, powder puff, tissue, flip mirror; and decorative floral rhinestone hinged cl...
Rare Volupte 'Golden Gesture' Figural Compact. 1940's.
Located in University City, MO
This is one of the most iconic and sought after of all vintage figural compacts. The Volupte "Golden Gesture" compact depicts two slender, manicured hands clasped as...
Volupte Polished Gold Hardware Complete Compact & Lipstick-In-One
Located in New York, NY
Volupte wonderful polished gold hardware compact is complete with lipstick holder, which locks the compact when not in used.
Exquisite Brass Enameled Volupte Compact/Mirror with Persian Motif
Located in North Miami, FL
It is mid century. it is stamped Volupte USA One can always change the powder.
Volupte Mirrored Midnight Blue Compact, 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Volupte, an American company renowned in its day for glamorous mirrored compacts, created this unusual midnight blue enamel compact in the 1940's.
Glam C.1950 Volupte Powder Compact Carryall Clutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Much like chatelaines, elaborate mirrored compacts are feminine gadgets of a bygone era. This C.1950's example from the American company, Volupte, is a powder compact that can also ...
1950's Volupte Gold Powder Compact With Rhinestone Buckle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Much like chatelaines, mirrored compacts are feminine gadgets of a bygone era. This example from the American company, Volupte, is a powder compact with a sleek and glamorous look a...
Forties Volupte Hand Compact with Ring
Located in Winnetka, IL
A witty forties compact by Volupte in the shape of a hand with a faux "diamond" ring and ruffled cuff.
1940's Volupte Figural Hand Compact
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage compact from Volupte dates to the 1940's and is made in gold-toned metal with a silver-toned rhinestone ring.
Rare 1950s Ladies Spiderweb Compact by Volupte
Located in Winnetka, IL
A beautifully designed and executed collector's piece. Signed Volupte, with original puff and mirror.
1940s Volupte "Golden Gesture" Compact w/Rhinestone Cuff
Located in Winnetka, IL
Volupte manufactured variations of their hand compact, some with enameled lace or "diamond" rings.
Volupte Golden Gesture Figural compact with rhinestone bracelet
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Compact Case in the form of a Hand with a Diamante bracelet to wrist, by “Volupte, U.S.A.”.
Volupte Golden Gesture Hand Compact Gay Nineties black lace mitt
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Compact by Volupte, U.S.A., Ladies Gold Hand Double Lid Powder Compact, complete with internal mirror and original black Felt protection bag.
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W 2.17 in D 0.99 in L 4.53 in
Volupte Home Coming Queen Golden Gesture hand figural compact in original box
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Compact by Volupte, U.S.A., Ladies Gold Hand Double Lid Powder Compact Dated 1947, complete with Gilt named original Powder Puff, Felt named protection bag and Complete box ...
Volupté Gloved Hand Powder Compact with Original Sleeve and Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming compact by Volupte is shaped like a hand wearing a black lace, fingerless glove.
Italian Floral Enamel Make Up Case, Castelli Rome.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Italian Floral Enamel Make Up Case by Castelli, Rome. Designed as gilded metal envelope with enameled flowers and leaves. Flap opens to show mirror and compartment for blottin...
Rare Ileene Reeves 1970s Handpainted Fairytale Fairies Vintage Handbag 70s Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare mid 1970s ILEENE REEVES hand painted plexiglass novelty handbag! Features fairies, flowers, mushrooms and daisies throughout. Secure front closure. Interior features a mirror on...
Art Deco Cartier Ring Box, Circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Cartier ring presentation box, circa 1920s, in red leather with gilt tooling, the flap stamped CARTIER LTD, folding flat to a strap when open. This is the travelling form of...
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$235Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
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...
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original wood inside
Brass
Enamel Silver Pillbox
Located in New York, NY
Lovely enamel maiden portrait on 800 silver round pillbox. Silver has decorative hand etching throughout. 1.5" x 3/8". Italy 1950's. Very Good condition.
Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Only polished
Alpaca, Wood
1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing 115.7 grams and me...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 5.25 in
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Medallion Minaudiere c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian gilt metal crystal medallion minaudiere' evening bag c 1980s The elegant gold metal evening bag has a satin matte finish. The front exterior panel is adorne...
$1,344
H 0.63 in W 2.96 in D 1.74 in
French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite. The clasp features a stylised carved...
Coral, Silver, Enamel
$79,900
H 4 in W 4 in D 2 in L 7 in
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Clutch Purse 408.6 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage Italian 1960's Clutch Purse was inspired with a soft textured 18k rope chain strap. Elegantly patterned with a hidden mirror in the interior and crafted in 408...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Pearl Enamel Gold Make Up Vanity Case Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k gold vanity cosmetic case, including a compact, lipstick and additional small compartment. Decorated with enamel top (small chip on enamel on one corner). Box measures 3...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere in excellent condition. Gold swarovski crystals surrounding each exterior side trimmed with gold hardware and edges. Top push but...
1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap button closing and frame, and a detai...
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco jewelry box vienna around 1920s Original cut glass Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
1920's Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly sweet example 1920s petit point needle work. Jumbo floral motif across a black backdrop. Hammered gold-toned repoussé frame. Gold-toned adjustable double drop chain. Pr...
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
Pierre Balmain Ruched Dress
By Balmain Paris, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous orange fine stretch silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a plunging V neckline with a vertically ruched bodice, horizontally ruched waist and skirt which is framed on ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
$3,145 / item
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
Aquamarine Halo Ring. 4.40ct Elongated Oval Aquamarine Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 4.40 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Elongated Oval Center Aquamarine Color: Santa Maria Secondary Stones: Diamonds...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
$154Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Versace Blue Leathet Ostrich Small Make Up Pouch Bag Black
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Step into the glamour of the 1990s with this Gianni Versace blue ostrich-patterned leather pouch. Crafted during one of the most iconic eras of fashion, this pouch encapsulates the b...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Exceptional Hermès Gold Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of yellow gold and silver "HERMES PARIS", serial number, craftman's hallmark and 75...
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
18k Gold
1880 French Victorian Griffin Embossed Mesh Coin Purse
Located in Honolulu, HI
A romantic and exceptional artifact of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, this Victorian mesh purse serves as a testament to the era's opulent utility. Originally designed as a ...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand Embroidered Beaded Cowl Back Evening Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
perfect for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier This is a 1:1 1990's Vintage Beige color with delicate f...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Inspired by a leading figure in the Op art movement, this Baguette is a masterpiece.
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?