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1970s Vintage Bienen-Davis Black Grained Leather Evening Handbag
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage Bienen-Davis black grained leather evening handbag, likely dating to the 1970s.
bienen - davis Floral Embroidery & Velvelteen Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Bienen - davis floral embroidery & velveteen handbag has a gold hardware frame along with a gold hardware chain handle.
Bienen Davis 50s Black Faille Evening Bag with Lucite Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous sleek Bienen-Davis 1950s black faille handbag with twisted lucite and gold top detail and chain handle Black satin interior in very good condition with one small faded spot...
Bienen Davis Brown Leather Pouch Style Handbag, 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930's Bienen Davis brown leather pouch style handbag with top handle.
Bienen Davis Brown Suede Shoulder Bag
Located in Alford, MA
1960s shoulder bag in brown suede with tortoise chain. Envelope style with enamel and gold border and gold clasp. Interior with zipper compartment and change purse.
Architectural Bienen-Davis Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
A striking and unusual design from Bienen-Davis is done in a textured leather with a wonderful golden handle across the top.
1950's Bienen Davis Black Leather Frame Bag with Shell Lock
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950s black leather Bienen Davis frame bag. Contrasting gold hardware with a shell lock.
Bienen-Davis Genuine Ostrich Handbag with Mirror, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
material: ostrich skin, silk satin noteworthy: condition with leather or exotic skin cleaner/conditioner only repairs: none condition: excellent measurements: width: 8” along t...
Bienen-Davis glazed black calf tall and narrow handbag 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bienen-Davis glazed black calf tall and narrow handbag 1950s...Glazed black calf with a gold crest and Bakelite clasp closure...The bag is 7 1/2" wide and 9 3/4" high, it has an eleg...
Bienen-Davis black box calf structured handbag with gold hardware 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bienen-Davis black box calf structured handbag with gold hardware 1950s...Beautiful vintage bag, looks barely, if ever worn...Brushed gold frame with latch closure...Handle is set at...
Alligator Handbag by Bienen Davis
By Bienen Davis
Located in Solebury, PA
Dark blue alligator handbag featuring two outer pockets and popular size by Bienen Davis. This appears to have not been used and contains the blue leather purse and original B D mark...
Elegant Black Vintage Ladies Handbag with Bow
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an elegant and simple Bienen-Davis handbag dressed with a bow featuring two inside pockets and a clip opening to the top of the handle.
1950's Black Lace and Rhinestone Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Black lace and satin evening bag with art deco style rhinestone decorations from the 1950's by Bienen-Davis. Purse comes with change purse that is attached with a fine gold chain, li...
1960s Vintage Suede Bienen - Davis Black Handbag
Located in New York, NY
The handle measures 6” x 1-1/4”. The “Bienen- Davis” logo shines in gold. Both the inside and outside are in excellent condition.
Bienen Davis Brown Suede Evening Bag with Molded Gold Handle
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning brown suede evening bag with a central coin purse style compartment. Lined in brown silk, this bag is incredibly chic and in perfect condition. The gold handle has horizonta...
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.