Hermès Black Leather Umbrella
View Similar Items
Hermès Black Leather Umbrella
About the Item
- Creator:Hermès (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Diameter: 33 in (83.82 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1853327458502
Hermès
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
- Hermès Saddle Leather Shaving Case, 1950s FranceBy HermèsLocated in Los Angeles, CAHandsome saddle leather case by French fashion house, Hermes. Made in the 1950s. H metal buckles flank each side of the case. Case opens up to reveal 'HERMES - MADE IN PARIS' on leat...Category
Vintage 1950s French Trunks and Luggage
MaterialsChrome
- Jacques Adnet Leather Umbrella Stand, 1950s FranceBy Jacques AdnetLocated in Los Angeles, CAIncredible umbrella stand by Jacques Adnet. Iron frame fully wrapped in saddle leather with all seams stitched together with Adnet's signature contrast stitching. Equestrian motif wi...Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Umbrella Stands
MaterialsBrass, Iron
- Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950sBy Jacques AdnetLocated in Los Angeles, CAHandsome umbrella stand by Jacques Adnet. Metal upper and lower rings of the frame are wrapped in black leather stitched together with Adnet's signature contrast stitching. Three brass bamboo legs...Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Umbrella Stands
MaterialsIron, Brass
- 1950s Hermès Ebony BrushBy HermèsLocated in Los Angeles, CABeautiful Hermès clothing brush. Made from rare Ebony Macassar wood, boar bristles and brass. This brush is meant to preserve the life and appearance o...Category
Vintage 1960s French Trunks and Luggage
MaterialsBrass
$1,800 - Hammered Brass Italian Umbrella StandLocated in Los Angeles, CAHandsome hammered brass Italian umbrella stand. Great vintage condition. Great patina.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Umbrella Stands
MaterialsBrass
$645 Sale Price41% Off - German Brass and Teak Umbrella StandLocated in Los Angeles, CAHandsome German umbrella stand on iron base. Brass trim with teak sides and handle. Very sturdy. Excellent vintage condition.Category
Vintage 1970s German Umbrella Stands
MaterialsBrass, Iron
- Vintage Leather Suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" Burgundy Bordeaux LuggageBy Must De Cartier, HermèsLocated in North Hollywood, CAVintage leather suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" burgundy bordeaux luggage. Maroon leather travel bag with zip around and gold-tone hardware sui...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
MaterialsLeather
- French Mid-Century Modern Iron Umbrella Stand or Waste Basket, Jacques AdnetBy Jacques AdnetLocated in New York, NYFrench Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand or trash / wastebasket composed of black enameled perforated iron / steel adorned with an elegant gilt iron ring pull in the style of Jacques...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
MaterialsSteel, Iron
- Copper and Brass Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, circa 1955By Vereinigte Werkstätten MünchenLocated in Landau an der Isar, BayernDelightful handcrafted German Mid-Century modern umbrella stand or holder by the Vereinigte Werkstätten (Atelier) München, circa 1955. Handmade in patinated copper with cast brass tr...Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
MaterialsBrass, Copper
- Hand-Crafted Tan Leather & Oak BoxLocated in London, GBHand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest heavy stirrup bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...Category
2010s English Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsLeather, Oak
$1,596 / item - Hand-Crafted Brown Leather & Oak BoxLocated in London, GBHand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest heavy stirrup bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...Category
2010s English Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsLeather, Oak
$1,596 / item - Mid-20th C. Modern French Red Leather Cylindrical Umbrella Stand by Hermès ParisBy HermèsLocated in North Miami, FLMid-20th century Modern french red leather cylindrical umbrella stand by Hermès Paris By: Hermès Paris Material: leather, thread Technique: dyed, carved, hand-carved Dimensions: 8 in x 25.5 in Date: mid-20th century Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Place of origin: France This sturdy cylindrical red leather umbrella stand was handcrafted by Hermès in France...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
MaterialsLeather, Thread
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Hermès Passe-Guide Bag Might Not Be as Well Known as the Birkin or Kelly, But It’s Every Bit as Chic
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
How to Spot a Fake Hermès Birkin Bag
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.