Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals.
Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals.
1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure Black beaded strap Black silk lining Silk inner pocket Unknown designer
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 app...
Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent detailed etched gilded gold tone vermeil hardware frame is accented with multi-color rhinestones highlighted with two Swans on top of the beautiful hardware frame ...
Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
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.
1950's Micro Beaded Change Purse With Fruit Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
The charm of this novelty change purse will bring a smile to your day. It is beautifully handmade with micro beads to form an impressionist style grape image and opens with a brass ...
French Micro-Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Some of the most beautiful evening bags of the 1950s and '60s were hand beaded in France and Belgium. This micro-beaded version is representative of the fine craftsmanship and design...
STEEL MICRO BEADED EVENING BAG
Located in Alford, MA
A most elegant and versatile accessory, this evening bag is composed of silver and bronze micro steel beads, with the background in silver and a repeat quatrefoil pattern in the bron...
Pale Silver Micro Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
1960s French evening bag in pale silver micro beads arranged in an elongated diamond pattern and featuring a gold pyramidal clasp with rhinestone edges, a gold frame and chain. White...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Black Dark Iridescent Beaded Mini Micro Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely embellished encrusted with beads, sequins, and gemstones Jet black with a colorful sheen Silver hardware Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear M...
Vintage 1950's Gold Micro Beaded Floral Handbag Crewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded evening bag, rendered in the smallest gold glass beads, accented by small crewel work embroidery stitches of blooming flowe...
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag, Lined in peach satin with matching enamel plaques and seed pearl frame in milk, gold and pearl seed beads. Original micro bead floral bag body made c...
1920's Vintage Micro-beaded Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
Rare vintage clutch from the 1920s, made in gold beads and featuring an embellished gold-tone frame. This piece boasts a snap-lock closure and its lining is made of dusty peach satin...
Pierre Cardin micro-beaded gilt bag, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic, micro-beaded clutch with geometric design and gilt chain link strap from Pierre Cardin dating to the 1960's. Measurements: 6" tall x 6" wide with a 13.5" strap drop: Full...
Graphic 1960's Micro Beaded Drawstring Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handbag is reminiscent of the micro beaded drawstring handbags of the early 1900's but with a vibrant 1960's visual twist. The intricate striped floral design is colorfully bea...
French Micro Bead Ruby Red Evening Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 1950's handbag by Langlois & Jargeais of Paris with sparkling ruby red glass micro beads in a fish scale pattern. The spring loaded hinged closure is decorated with brai...
Vintage 1950's Beaded Evening Bag 1950's Black Micro Beaded Cocktail Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle beads, is the perfect piece for your accessory collection. The elegant gold toned m...
Micro Beaded Evening Bag with a Geometric Metal Tone Design
Located in valatie, NY
Very fine micro beaded evening bag in a striped and zig zag pattern.
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H 5.5 in W 4.2 in D 4.2 in L 9 in
Very intricate micro-bead handbag with 'floral' design', Capion, Paris, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite hand beaded handbag, made in Paris in the 1950s, with fine floral patterns, depicting blossoms, leaves and small flowers, in soft delicate pastels, highlighted with meta...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Beaded Color Block Micro Drawstring Bag Rare, 1990s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Though known for their leatherwork and signature intrecciato pattern, Bottega Veneta handbags display a fearless range of creativity alongside their more easily recognizable designs....
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H 7.1 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in Dm 9.5 in
A white micro beaded evening bag, for Saks Fifth Avenue, France, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and has a very unusual and stylised opening/closure, of clear pastes set in gilded met...
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H 6 in W 9.25 in D 4 in
George Baring Turquoise Micro Bead and Jewel Pochette Evening Bag – Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Crusted with .5 mm, sand-grain sized beads, at first glance this spectacular evening bag looks like velvet except for its swirling arabesque pattern and subtle glimmer. Its vibrant c...
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.25 in
George Baring White Micro Bead Evening Bag w Louis XVI Needlework– Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Regal and elegant, this evening bag combines .5 mm white micro beads with clusters of gold beads to resemble the ermine furs favored by kings. Studded with 1 mm seed beads and pearls...
Micro Beaded Lace 1940s Clutch with Cameo Clasp
Located in New York, NY
The cameo is carved in the classic manor. There is no bead loss. Perfect purse for the bride or anyone else.
1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage 'Floral' micro beaded evening hand bag. Authentic item fully micro glass beaded with gilt metal frame/hardware.
French Micro Beaded Evening Bag with Rhinestone Accents
Located in New York, NY
Pale green micro beaded evening bag made in France for the Chicago store Blum's-Vogue. This is the most exquisite beaded bag I have ever seen. The beads are tiny, almost the size of ...
Josef Jeweled Frame Hand Stitched Micro Beaded Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Highest quality, unbelievably beautiful Josef micro beaded and hand stitched beauvais embroidered evening bag with jeweled tiara type frame. Each fully faceted crystal stone in the f...
Pierre Cardin Vintage Micro-Beaded Evening Bag with Gold Hardware, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fabulous 1960s vintage Pierre Cardin beaded evening bag gold hardware. The chain strap is fastened to the top metal frame. The bag is fully lined in white silk and one large compar...
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H 1 in W 13.5 in L 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This incredibly rare and well persevered hand made evening bag features metallic cut and facete...
Vintage Pastel colors floral micro beaded bag circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pristine condition a must have Vintage Pastel colors floral micro caviar beads bag. So adorable for summer. Silk lining . Bag measures 11" by 7"
Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage micro-beaded evening bag. Exquisite item and technique. Gilt metal crystal set frame features a ivory silk interior. Appears unused.
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H 1 in W 13.5 in L 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This incredibly rare and well persevered hand made evening bag features metallic cut and facete...
1950s Beaded Floral Evening Bag with Exquisite Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beads are layered to build texture. Exquisite frame is beaded with pastel and gold micro-beads that surround enamel flowers.
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Judith Leiber brown Calf Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with 2 side compartment.
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
Tiffany Deerskin Deco Clutch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, tailored Art Deco clutch of deerskin from the 1930's by Tiffany. Beautiful sleek lines with a double clasped interior compartment lined in silk moire. Deep wine color. 9" x ...
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H 12 in W 7.5 in D 1.25 in Dm 9 in L 7.5 in
A hand embroidered handbag, depicting a rustic scene, Morabito, Paris, 1950s
By Morabito
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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...
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian 6.00 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paperclip link chain suspending a foliate motif pendant from a quatrefoil surmount Surmount and pendant are pierced platinum-topped gold displaying sweeping foliate mot...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolor Velvet Abstract Print Top Handle Mini Handbag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolored Velvet Abstract Printed Top Handle Mini Hand Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Style: Structured top handle mini handbag Color(...
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
Chiffon Art Deco Celadon and Fuschia Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
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. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
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.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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.