Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags

This breathtaking 1950's lucite and gold toned metal box bag, with the most interesting cut out design, is the perfect accessory for any vintage lover. The rectangle shape of the ba...

This beautiful textured 1940's box bag, rendered in a red snake skin, with gold toned metal hardware, is the perfect statement piece to add to your accessory collection. The beauti...

This is a vintage 1950s high-quality Italian top-handle bag, featuring an elegant and intricate woven design. The bag is crafted from a combination of materials, lincluding wicker in...

Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour crocodile skin with contrasting warm gold tone metal hardware. Interesting square cl...

This elegant vintage handbag by **Roberta di Camerino** is a refined example of Italian luxury design. Crafted from rich, textured **brown velvet**, the bag features a striking geome...

Hermès bag, Kelly saddle model, size 32, in black Porosus crocodile and gold metal, circa 1965, interior in black leather with a patch pocket on one side and a double patch pocket on...

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 ...

Sleek ebony vintage alligator leather handbag ca 1960s The stylish retro handbag is covered with glossy black alligator skin The handbag is designed with a sleek gilt metal clasp f...

This crocodile leather bag was retailed by British luxury accessories label Asprey in the 1960s and was possibly made by the leather goods firm and luxury House, Gucci. We have see...

Exotic Black Alligator Handbag c 1960 The sleek retro handbag is designed with genuine alligator skin on all sides The chic handbag is carried with a ...

1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse The elegant oval-shaped evening bag is encrusted with elaborate black iridisc...

Black alligator handbag with matching double straps and gold-tone link hardware. It has double accordion construction, a two-tone push-button closure and a wide hinged opening. The ...

This truly enchanting 1950's beaded handbag, embellished with white glass rocaille beads and iridescent glass bugle beads, in a floral design, is the perfect statement piece to add t...

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...

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 top Handled Gold Leatherette Box Bag with pave and enamel tiger head clasp retailed at Saks Fifth Ave. in the 1960's.

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...

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 breathtaking 1950's lucite and gold toned metal box bag, in the most interesting cut out design, is the perfect accessory for any vintage lover. The rectangle shape of the bag ...

This elegant vintage 1950s black top-handle bag exudes timeless sophistication and classic style. Crafted from genuine leather, the bag features a sleek and structured silhouette, ty...

A sparkling statement piece to your cocktail wardrobe. This 1950's evening bag, embellished with silver and pink claw set rhinestones, in a checkerboard pattern is the perfect touch ...

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...

Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...

This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...

Charming 3 Dimensional Elaborately Beaded Floral 1960's Bag from Korea. Interesting "hard" bag shape design with elaborate beaded florals all over, even the handle. Silvered filigree...

Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional bag has skin covered toggle and padded handles. All hardware is gilded gold with t...

Vintage Emilio Pucci Silk Print Handbag c1960s in good vintage condition. Multicolor printed silk exterior in classic pucci style trimmed with gold hardware and double chain top hand...

A chic biscuit colour top handle vintage crocodile handbag. The bag has a central clasp and internally there are two pouch pockets and one zi...

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...

This fine and rare handbag was designed by Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe in the 1960s. Loewe was established in Madrid in 1846 and specialised in leather goods almost exclusivel...

This 1970s blue velvet top handle bag is a vintage gem, showcasing the era's emphasis on quality, craftsmanship, and distinctive design. It's a sophisticated accessory that would ad...

Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 ...

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...

Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold plasticized nylon filament. Flap closure with turn lock. Really cool with cotton muslin lining and gilt fins added for detail. Perfect summer bag...

Classic vintage black alligator handbag features gold tone hardware and a single handle attached to the frame with a 5-link chain on each end. The in...

Enid Collins 1965 'Money Tree' Original box bag. Light wood background, hand painted with coin and jewel appliqué. Has a brass turn lock on an off white leather latch with matching o...

Elegant black alligator evening bag in diminutive size with jet paste detailing. The caps of the handle and the clasp are studded with jet rhinestones, Lin...

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...

A beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle, top black glass button closure and is silk lined with an inner pocket. Height 8"...

Beautiful Vintage Gucci handbag made in brown leather. Gold metal closure on the front. Top carry handle. Brown leather interior. 1 side open pocket inside. 'Made in Italy by Gucci' ...

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...

A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” it is nevertheless a statement accessory that can stand up to the most exquisite evening gown. A collectible museum piece that belies its near century of history. Celluloid dagger minaudière with silk bottom tassel and silk rope top handle with caviar bead ball finial. Front face features diagonal row of 15 crystal clear rhinestones surrounded by Art Deco engraving...

Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...

A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powerful statement accessory. Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and pavé beaded flowers front and back. Open interior compartment; kiss clasp...

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 vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality crocodile leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold h...

Though it is almost 70 years old, this magnificent handbag is as lustrous and stylish as the day it was made in 1951. Best of all it is true, bright white and an ideal complement to ...

Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...

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 Metal Embroidered Purse. Silver & gold tones go with any outfit.

Carry timeless style with this rare Gucci bamboo bag from the 60s. Crafted from red leather, this handbag boasts 3 compartments, including a central one with a golden clip closure. T...

1930s Black Art Deco hand back with intricate decorative knife pleating in a zig-zag pattern on both sides of the bag. The handle has matching pleats and the inside frame/closure is ...

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...

Roberta di Camerino Bagonghi Bag is the Roberta di Camerino's iconic bag from the 1950s and 1960s inspired by doctor's bags and lined in v...

A Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bucket Bag is an elegant and timeless accessory that combines the natural beauty of rattan weaving with a functional, yet chic design. Known for its...

Amazing Art Deco Chinese Bag with Rose Quartz and Fluorite decoration. Antique quilted silk textile likely 19th Century reimagined into a long clutch form ba...

Vintage black silk velvet hand bag by Harry Rosenfeld with two gold tone cherubs on the front. Black satin interior with pockets. Details: Fully Lined Inside Pockets Top Clas...