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Evening Bags and Minaudières For Sale
Period: 1940s
1940s Venetian Black Velvet and Leather Bag
Located in London, GB
A very fine black Soprarizzo velvet and brass hardware bag circa late 1940s to early 1950s. With exquisite craftsmanship and materials, it was almost certainly made in Venice and is...
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1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Brown Suede Barrel Clasp Bag
Located in London, GB
This unusual late 1940s bag is crafted from luxurious, rich brown suede in a pouch-like shape. The brass hardware is exposed at the top of the bag and faste...
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1940s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Black Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse. A delightful wristlet evening purse from the 1940s. Crafted in crepe and watermark taffeta. The ruched detailing proving wonderfully demure a...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Guild Creations Wool Hand Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Boucheron Silver and Vermeil Vanity Case
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Silver Vanity Case in vermeil - Good condition. Slight traces of wear over time. scratches and light tarnish - Boucheron silver vermeil vani...
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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone appears to be a green tourmaline. Open work back is elaborately hand etched silver. Exquisite craftsmanship with the frame, hand made in Italy with the micro glass bead hand base...
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1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Elaborately Embroidered Bird Silk Box Clutch
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk clutch purse elaborately embroidered with a bird and flowers on the front and back. it has a gold metal frame, top snap closur...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror
Located in Greenport, NY
1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror Circular shaped bucket box bag with an exterior of glass bronze beads and pleated detailing. Attached lid with circular mirro...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This rare and iconic clutch bag, in the realm of vintage and collectable handbags, made for Saks Fifth Avenue by Josef, is crowned with an exubera...
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Italian Taupe Alligator Croc Embossed Vintage 40s Leather Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s Italian made alligator / crocodile embossed patent leather bag! Perfect taupe color is great all year, and matches anything. Pale gold hardware, and removable chain strap....
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1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Art Deco Ebony Iridescent Glass Beaded Evening Purse
Located in University City, MO
1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse The elegant oval-shaped evening bag is encrusted with elaborate black iridisc...
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1940s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Art Deco Black Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag The elegant retro handbag is encrusted with tiny iridescent jet glass hand beading on all s...
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag with faux rubies and diamonds, hand set into an enormous gilt filigreed frame. Wonderful quality with black silk velvet po...
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Flower Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather with Gilt Metal Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This darling, flower shaped handbag has wonderful details. The round body of the bag is accessed by way of a zipper. The front and back of the bag each have a 3-dimensional flower wi...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940's Satin Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming satin evening bag with applied motif made of dozens of loops of bias satin to form an oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle...
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Snake Skin Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
This is a really gorgeous little snake skin clutch bag in a rich dark tan colour. It is in near perfect condition, and a really gorgeous shape. It has a sm...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Located in Miami Beach, FL
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Located in Miami Beach, FL
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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1940s Brass and Copper Evening Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage Handbag with Mother of Pearl Frame
Located in London, GB
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Large 1940’s Black Cordé Crescent Clutch Handbag
By Genuine Corde
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Wallkill, NY
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Located in Thiensville, WI
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Located in London, GB
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Vintage and Designer Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.

Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap.

Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.

Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.

Find a vast array of vintage minaudières and evening bags in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.

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