Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Rare Pierre Cardin Sculptural Top Handle Patent Leather Logo Bag from the 1960's. Really unusual collectible bag with arched gilt metal handle in the fo...

This very beautiful cream bag, with iridescent cream sequins and white beads, was made in British Hong Kong, circa 1960s. It has silver tone fittings, with a rhinestone double clasp,...

This vintage 1970s Italian handbag features a striking combination of green and black woven wicker, creating a textured and stylish design. The bag is structured with a rectangular s...

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...

In the golden era of the 1950s, a time when travel was an art form and sophistication was paramount, there existed a masterpiece of luggage craftsmanship: the Samsonite leather suitcase. A testament to an era of elegance, this suitcase is more than just a piece of luggage; it's a symbol of an era that cherished style, quality, and attention to detail. Crafted from the finest brown leather, this vintage Samsonite suitcase...

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...

Here's a marketplace listing description for the 1960s Black Woven Wicker and Brass Italian Hand Bag: Chic 1960s Vintage Black Woven Wicker & Brass Italian Handbag Step into timele...

This rare shell minaudiere from Marguerite Stix has a ruby cabochon and large blister pearl for the clasp and a gold washed frame. It is signed Stix on both sides of the clasp and the interior is lined with chamois. It is in excellent condition. Marguerite Stix was born in Vienna and although she was too young to be a member of the Wiener Werkstatte she nevertheless became a protege of Josef Hoffman at a very young age. She worked as a sculptor and artist in Vienna until she was forced to flee the German invasion of Austria in 1938. She fled to Paris where she began designing a line of ceramic pins...

Vintage Art Deco Hermes Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Grooming Case A Superb and very rare piece, the case is made in good Quality Brown leather hide, ...

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 butto...

A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a trench as it does with a cocktail dress. This one has the very modern added benefit of being large enough to hold a 12-oz bottle of water too! Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb...

1960s Rosenfeld Black Center-Skin Crocodile Purse w Bowed Top Closure & Chain: Double chain handles with croc insets. Croc covered padded frame. Gold-tone kiss-clasp. Bone leather in...

A vintage brown lizzard top handle hand bag. The bag is lined in suede , and has one zip pocket, one pouch pocket and a poppe pocket. Measurements: le...

Handmade vintage Berber shoulder blue Indigo embroidered mini leather bag. Handcrafted Moroccan leather bag featuring an embroidered traditional b...

Rare vintage Whiting & Davis Co. gold mesh chainmail purse with frame that features a centralized face among leaves and flowers. It has a gold chain t...

Custom vintage Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. Stunning display piece with irregular shape/opening. Perfect for storing papers, books or small items for trips or in the house. Ca...

Super Unusual Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag from the 1950's. Designed in a triangular form, origami style with 2 compartments. Tiny chains suspended in the center hold the bam...

Elegant travel case from the Italian 1950s. the trunk is in excellent condition and is made of blue tanned leather and beige leather inserts. Applied in the trunk we find brass inserts and decoration. The trunk features the nameplate of its previous Italian owner. Claudia Mori is the wife of Adriano Celentano known Italian contante. Inside the trunk we notice in the right section five drawers removable via small leather knobs...

A stunning silk brocade clutch with intricately painted tiles of people along the top. The patterned brocade has Asian figures, birds and flowers in be...

Tiffany Pink Silk Lame Square Clutch with 14k gold tips at corners to protect for wear. Silk moire lining, with handle which folds flat. Deep Rose pink wi...

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...

Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...

Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag is done with micro-sized glass seed beads styled in waves of swirls of semi-circles. Hand-beaded in Beligum, the gold hardware frame i...

This 1960s high-quality vintage Italian shoulder bag showcases luxurious craftsmanship with a striking leather exterior in a warm brown hue. The structured silhouette features a sca...

Small 1960s crocodile handbag from Artbag on Madison Avenue, NY, features an envelope style top with snap closure and double handles that attach belo...

This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle beads, is the perfect piece for your accessory collection. The elegant gold toned m...

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 guilloche floral enamel plaque The evening bag - case is carried with a mesh handle strap that may slide over the wrist The interior is designed with two separate compartments. One of the compartments is designed with a vanity mirror, rouge powder compartment, and a lipstick holder The other interior compartment is designed as a cigarette compartment, This could be adapted into a compartment to place credit cards and paper currency...

1960s black evening bag featuring a lizard effect leather outside, an inside black leather lining, a detachable gold tone shoulder chain, a front snap closure, inside 2 small pockets...

A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black background. It has a shapely black Lucite frame, doubl...

Classic Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. 50 cm wide. Perfect for weekend trips or for storing items in the house. Case has "Louis Vuitton, Made In France, 149620" impressed on fro...

A rare gem from the 1940s, this Italian Art Deco shoulder bag is crafted from luminous cream Bakelite with a sleek, structured silhouette. Its minimalist form is elevated by elegant ...

Lovely silk satin clutch which is rembroidered with metallic threads, floral sprays, beads and pearls. The edges are piped in gold kid leather.
Can be used with bow handle or ...

This clutch bag was made in India circa late 1950s to early 1960s. Handcrafted from rich black velvet on the outside, it has a concertina construction with a black satin lining. The ...

From the revered ateliers of Louis Vuitton comes an extraordinary artifact of the 1930s – an antique miniature trunk that defies convention in ...

An exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton miniature leather doll suitcase, issued to valued clients around the 1930s–1940s. Crafted from natural vachetta leather, the case features two loc...

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 geometric handbag...

A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle, silk lining with a pocket and a gold clasp top closu...

A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...

Classic 1960s handbag by Rosenfeld in black leather stamped to resemble alligator, its outstanding feature the curved clasp of brushed goldtone metal with leather center that lifts u...

Schitz, Paris rare black crocodile frame handbag with gold hardware from 1953. Schitz was a leather goods shop in Paris retailing luggage, handba...

This beautiful textured gold painted vinyl and silver hardware box bag, is the perfect statement vintage piece to complete your outfit. The beautiful box shape of the bag is accent...

Charming 1950s Retro Chic Italian Top Handle Basket Bag with Gilded Metal Accents Step back in time with this delightful and unique vintage top handle bag from the 1950s, a perfect e...

Stylish 1960s Vintage Italian Shoulder Bag in Brown Leather, Snakeskin-Effect, and Brass Step out with a touch of timeless Italian sophistication with this distinctive vintage should...

Shimmering silver and white diamond design beaded bag with silver tone fittings. Measuring length at the base 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches by width 10.8 cm / 4.25 inches, and depth 3.5 cm / ...

A smart 1950s tri-tone woven straw structured handbag. Square shape with a brass toggle closure at top. Satin acetate lining.

French designer Paco Rabanne is best known for his revolutionary 1968 dresses made from metal discs and rings. This rare handbag soon followed, made from th...

1960s Vintage Tan Crocodile Hand/Shoulder Bag A great Vintage piece in very good clean condition, the bag has a choice of a single hand carrying handle and the addition of an over s...

Vintage Anton Moritz Black Silk Glass Beaded Evening Bag Clutch c1960s in very good condition. Black silk exterior with glass beaded design on front & bac...

Circa 1950 France Elegant prototype evening handbag by Christian Dior (Attributed to) dating from the 1950s. Rigid bag in black suede printed and stamped in gold with small scale m...

Vintage leather suitcase "Les Must de Cartier" burgundy Bordeaux luggage. Cartier Paris maroon leather with zip around and gold-tone hardware suitcase. Rare "Le Must de Cartier" leat...

Step back in time to 1947, when the legendary house of Gucci introduced one of its most iconic creations: the Bamboo Bag. This vintage masterpiece, crafted from stunning brown pigskin leather, perfectly embodies the timeless elegance and innovation that has come to define the Gucci brand. Designed in response to wartime shortages, the bamboo handle was not only a symbol of resourcefulness but also an emblem of Gucci's craftsmanship. It's believed that Aldo Gucci, after a trip to London, brought back the idea for this design, marking a significant shift from the soft, unstructured bags of the past to a more rigid, refined style. Handmade with care, the bamboo handle was shaped over a flame, each curve telling the story of a time when artisanship was key. The bag features a front flap, gold-tone hardware, and the signature bamboo turn-lock, elevating it to a true collector's item. The interior is lined with rich beige leather and offers ample storage with a zip pocket, a button-close pocket, and an open compartment, all meticulously designed for both form and function. This stunning piece also boasts the 'Made in Italy by Gucci' embossed inside, a reminder of its heritage and craftsmanship. A rare find, this vintage Gucci Bamboo Bag is more than just an accessory-it's a piece of fashion history. The actual retail price of the Gucci 1947...

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical masks are framed with leafy foliage The handle and sides are designed with olive green leather. The interior is lined in chartreuse taffeta with twin slip pockets and a zipper compartment The chic retro needlepoint handbag...

Elegant fine handbag from the great Italian fashion house Gucci from the 1950s-60s. The model shown is a small, rigid, double-handled handbag bauletto. Made of black leather conn central inserts in fiery red leather. Its closure is in gold metal . Inside we find a lining also in the red leather with made several pockets to insert small items. Inside there is also a small coin purse...

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 3" x 2.6" - Silvered bronze hardware, has good amount of heft to it - Opens on a hinge - Interior mirro...

A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...

This chic vintage Italian mini shoulder bag is a standout piece crafted in cream Bakelite and leather, blending mid-century charm with minimalist architectural lines. The body of th...

This is a classy 1940s Guild Creations wool hand bag with zip closure. This solid black wool fabirc purse is high lighted with a wave shaped gold-tone metal engraved frame and set wi...

ANONYMOUS -Stiff bi-material handbag. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 27 cm - Height: 21 cm - Depth: 8 cm - Handles: 50 cm SKU:S1420