Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse. Adorable mini woven straw purse with whimsical three dimensional details, including yarn pompoms, felt scenery, seeds, ...

Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse is a beautiful, functional conversation piece thanks to its sizeable interior and clever double decker design. The Lucite lid flips open to reveal a tray, beneath which is hidden a second “underground” compartment opened by a spring latch beside the clasp. Unlike most box purses with a single, cavernous interior compartment, this one keeps all your necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt...

Art Deco novelty suede purse with dual feature of concealed makeup kit in the base. Opening with a clasp underneath is a mirror and room for powder and rouge. Ingenious novelty bag...

1960s Genuine black center-belly alligator skin handbag: Tailored, accordian-pleated and structured with a padded handle, front flap closure and brushed silver-tone buckle. Medium si...

Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure Black beaded strap Black silk lining Silk inn...

NOTE: THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO ARIZONA ADDRESSES As ingenious as it is rare and beautiful, this tortoiseshell clutch includes an open sue...

Preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Portfolio bag, likely made in the mid 1960s. Made from black grained leather, it features a push lock fastener and is lined in Bonnie's sign...

Judith Leiber black Silk Crystal Fold over Handle Clutch in excellent condition. black silk trimmed with gold hardware and black swarovski cry...

Crochet Crossbody Brass-Colored Metal Bag Brass-colored metal bag with a beautiful metal butterfly applied. Bought in a Vintage store in Nice. Width 17 cm,...

Gucci original Sylvie shoulder bag from 1969, in chocolate brown leather with gold hardware. The archival inspiration for Gucci's 2019 Sylvie 1969 handbag. This bag is in remarkably ...

Step into summer with a fun and functional 1950's straw tote handbag. The exotic design will transport you to the tropics with the body of the large handbag woven in coconut fibers ...

Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Self Bead Coil Handles from the 1940's. Snap tight clasp closure. Beautiful quality. 1940's USA. 6"h x 9" x 3.5", Handles add 5" in height. Excellent con...

Unusual vinyl satchel made in the 1960's with newsprint articles from the UK. One article is from the "Daily, dated Nov. 16, 1968". Highlights include:...

This timeless collectable from the 1950s is an oversized, eyecaticng statement piece that adds a hint of tastful clamur to any ensable. Suptous cut velvet - chenille fabric in mult-l...

A gorgeous Indian-inspired 1940s Harry Rosenfeld sage green velvet envelope clutch with a classic Indian floral design, beaded and embroidered flap in gunmetal, copper and rose gold ...

A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate ...

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse from the 1950's. Unusual shape with curved handles decorated with silvered filigree accents. Interior mirror within lid....

Late 1930s to early 1940s brown Art Deco cordé purse with brass hardware frame and extra-wide arm handle. The bag is lined with brown twill and and has two pockets.

Vintage evening bag or minaudière, made for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely in the late 1960s. Made from polished resin made to resemble wood, it features a decorative gold metal and...

1930s Cocoa Brown Silk Velvet Purse/Muff with detailed ruching along the top and arm openings. The top has a zippered compartment with an etched celluloid zipper-pull and brass links...

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE - (Made in Italy) Golden metal bag with a Saks Fifth Avenue signature on the handle. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 13 cm - Width: 18 cm - Dep...

Vintage leather suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" burgundy bordeaux luggage. Maroon leather travel bag with zip around and gold-tone hardware suit...

Delvaux- Collector's item rare Vintage 1950s monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase travel bag luggage. We offer more vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Good sturdy lea...

Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact of finely carved and ribbed, butterscotch bakelite with concentric rings and a focal deeply carved blooming daisy. Chr...

A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and geometry with practicality. An extremely hard-to-find color for handbags, this medium gray...

Hard to find EVANS extra large tri-color woven sterling silver compact & cigarette case set. The compact is 4 5/8" dia.The mirror has a "Sterling." sticker & the puff is signed Evans...

Fun coated wicker summer bag with embroidered 3 D corn, sweet peas and a strawberry. All are made of stuffed velvet re-embroidered with faux pearls and glitte...

Your next favorite novelty clutch has arrived and it's calling your name! The most gorgeous minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of ...

Gucci Vintage Navy Leather Clutch - GHW - Circa 1950's. The beautiful vintage clutch is in excellent vintage condition. It features a gold circular clasp and a blue jewel at center...

Attractive handworked needlepoint clutch patterned as an antique rug. Satin lined. USA 1950's. 5" x 9" x .75" Excellent condition.

Rare find here, 1960s Char Leather case. It has compartments. Wipstiched, Floral motif. Great distressed look. Measuring 13 in high x 17.5in wide x 2.5 deep. We have more Char pieces...

1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Background. Absolutely charming and a very functional size handbag by one of the...

A cut vintage black felt bag that is large enough for todays essentials. The bag has gathering at the top, and is top handle. Measurements: width 11 1/2'', h...

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...

This delightful 1950s French couture top handle bag and glove pairing are a sweet combination. Most likely made to complete a haute couture outfit, they are, alas, without labels. C...

What a great idea, an evening bag large enough to hold everything that you need for a night out! This fabulous bag is covered with opalescent coral colored sequins on a matching net...

Unusual clutch purse with minaudiere fittings for powder, lipstick and mirror. There us also an additional satin pocket in the interior.
Beautifully crafted in France of satin...

Charming Lizard Mini Satchel in deep taupe lizard skin retailed by Alexanders, New York. The scale is diminutive and striking. It doesn't hold much, but, ...

Charming Raffia Tulips Handbag from the 1960's. Ivory cellophane raffia is crochet to form the body of the open top bag. A fringe of handmade pastel raffia tulips decorates the upper...

Elegant envelope clutch made antique metallic Indian textile with 14K gold ball and ruby clasp. Lined in peach silk satin with multiple compartments. USA 1...

Vibrantly colored abstract patterned beaded clutch circa 1950s. Lined in blue and gold striped lurex from the period. Snap closure.
Excellent condit...

1940s twill hand bag in a rare tone of apricot twill. The closure is made of brass and designed into a decorative curse to match the decorative grip on the double sash handle. The in...

1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...

Brown silk satin evening small beaded bag featuring a gold tone hardware, a gold tone chain, a top opening, a yellow silk satin lining, a small inside pocket. In good vintage condit...

A beautifully hand stitched and sewn handbag with a charming antique rustic scene with two figures by master craftsmen and luxury good manufacturer Morabito. executed in silk, in fin...

1950s Merlot leather handbag with hand-painted custom LOVE graffiti art. Original working locks and keys included. Custom-made in France in 1950s.

Roberta Di Camerino - Black leather bag. To note, the golden metal attributes are patinated. The brand was created during the 1960s in Venice by Giuliana Camerino. It was, at the t...

1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single loop handle and pointed corners. Beautiful caramel colo...

Unusual rectangular box bag in orange cut velvet with metal handle in gold accented in silver.The rectangular clasp pulls down to open the bag. Black faille...

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Crafted in pure silk - In the shape of a double gourd vase. - Intricated filigre...

Travel in style with the Goyard Vintage Garment Bag from the 1970s. Made from fabric in the iconic herringbone weave of the brand, this rare bag features a garment carrying section, ...

Art Deco silk brocade clutch set with genuine cabochons of coral in wonderfully vibrant natural tones. Leaf and shot work surround the gilt bronze frame. Each stone measures approx 1...

Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'foldover purse' or clutch bag, part of Bonnie's Cashin Carry accessories collection and likely made in the late 1960s. Made from a mocha-hued leather, this ...

American Tourister hatbox or overnight case. Material: leather trim with pink satin interior. From Providence Rhode Island sizes: Diameter 40 cm x...

1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative cla...

UNKNOWN - (Made in France) Black leather bag with a briefcase style. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 26 cm - Width: 34 cm - Depth: 7 cm - Handle: 33 cm SKU:S123

Circa 1968 France Evening clutch or small shoulder bag in khaki leather and Crocodile imitation pads from the famous Designer House Paco Rabanne around 1968. Suede leather background covered with large brown crocodile leather pads. Original handle in chain of twisted aluminum rings. Vintage zipper and partially missing interior label with the logo of the famous designer house. Edge very slightly frayed on 0.5 cm at the corners, some rings...

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag. This Rialto NY 1950's Grey Handbag is a stunning piece to add to any bag collection. The handle has a rhinestone det...