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.
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.
Norma Kamali Vintage Black Velvet Bird Embroidered Drawstring Bag Clutch
By Norma Kamali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Norma Kamali drawstring bag, likely made in the 1990s. Crafted in black velvet, this chic evening bag features Norma Kamali’s iconic baroque style bird-an...
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H 3 in W 3.2 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Sterling and Enamel Italian Compact Box, Francois Boucher, The Bird Cage
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful compact is made of stamped 800 sterling and hand painted enamel, with a faux lapis trim framing the image and detailed sterling. The colorful courting scene is Francoi...
Needlepoint "Bird in Tree" handbag
Located in New York, NY
The interior is lined in navy with a attached change purse in the center section. The double handle are 7 1/4" in height.
Hermes Bird Feeder Bag, 1998
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermes - (Made in France) Black and red box calf leather bag with golden metal elements. 1998 Collection. Piece with a serial number and a certificate. Additional information: Condi...
Exotic Peacock Plumage Bird Feather Structured Handbag circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic peacock plumage bird feather structured handbag c 1970s The unique handbag is designed with bird feathers on both exterior sides with a peacock feather placed in the center D...
Opulent Jeweled Gilt Metal Bird Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
Opulent jeweled gilt metal bird evening bag c 1980 The elegant figural minaudiere evening bag is designed with a nesting bird encrusted with glittering diamante crystals. The brilli...
1980's MAUD FRIZON suede bag with gold embroidered bird
By Maud Frizon
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rust suede bag with gold embroidered bird and long twisted strap from Maud Frizon dating to the 1980's. Fully lined with multiple compartments. Made in Italy. Very good condition.
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H 3.25 in W 3 in L 6 in
Judith Leiber Resting Crane Bird Crystal Gold Minaudiere Clutch Bag Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Hard to Find Gold Leiber Minaudiere fashioned after a Japanese 'Koro' or incense holder in the form of a resting crane. Of gilt-metal, designed as a bird in gold plated met...
Judith Leiber Karung Clutch with Rhinestone Bird Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Alford, MA
Nice interior with signature comb, mirror and change purse.
Large Gilded Gold "Humming Bird" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large gilded gold "Humming Bird" brooch is accented with canary-tone rhinestones. The brooch measures 1 5/8" in length, 2 1/4" in height and 5/8" in depth.
Rare Judith Leiber 1970s Vintage Asian Inspired Crane Bird Convertible Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 70s JUDITH LEIBER Asian inspired silk convertible clutch bag! Features hand embroidery in peach, pink, cream, green, brown and black. Attached gold chain strap can b...
Exotic Brass Metal Bird Evening Bag ca 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic brass metal bird evening bag c 1990s The sleek brass metal clutch purse is designed in the shape of a stylized bird The bird's head has etched metal designs that emulate fea...
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H 16.5 in W 3 in L 16 in
Vintage 1960's Velvet Handbag vintage 1960s statement velvet bird handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent early 1960's large velvet handbag, rendered in a divine shade of deep cerulean blue and rich jewel tone colours depicting two red birds, surrounded by plush fo...
Leiber Black Antelope Suede Evening Bag with Jeweled Bird
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber black antelope suede purse with a jeweled bird in the upper left corner, in front of the pearl clasp.
Rare Anne-Marie of Paris Deck of Cards Novelty Handbag 1940's
Located in US
Anne-Marie of Paris Deck of Cards Novelty Handbag 1940's Novelty war era and post war boutique in the Hotel Meurice This is one of many novelty handbags from this shop that includ...
Salvador Dali "Bird in Hand" compact
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary compact was designed by Salvador Dali around 1950. It has a streamlined bird shape, and it feels great in the hand. There is a release on the tip of the tail that ...
"Bird in Hand" Compact by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary compact was designed by Salvador Dali around 1950. It has a streamlined bird shape, and it feels great in the hand. There is a release on the tip of the tail that ...
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W 2.63 in D 1.25 in L 4.5 in
Salvador Dali Sterling "Bird in Hand" Surreal Powder Compact in Original Box
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary compact was designed by Salvador Dali around 1950. It has a streamlined bird shape, and it feels great in the hand. This design was made in three versions, bronze,...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$3,200
H 13 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
The Row Sofia 11.75 Bag in Black Calfskin Gold Hardware w/ Dustbag and Auth Card
By The Row
Located in London, GB
The Row large Sofia 11.75 handbag in box calfskin leather with top handle and lock closure. Lined in neutral brown leather with interior zip pocket. Gold tone hardware. In very good ...
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
Black silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk wrapped top . Rhinestone Button and buttonhole on the sleeve edge SIZE 36/38 SAMPLE
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Gold Hardware
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Gold-tone Hardware Handbag Exceptional Gucci handbag of the 60s. The best quality of Burgundy shiny alligator leath...
GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Rubiera, RE
GUCCI TOM FORD collection S/S 2000 Small bag embroidered with camouflage-effect beads in blue and beige. It closes with a flap and magnetic button. Gold-tone metal rectangular link ...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black and White Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black and White Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Gucci Jackie 1961 Handbag is a modern take on an iconic de...
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
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...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
$6,900
Size: Labeled Small also fits XS
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
PRADA orange CROCODILE FRAME Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada frame clutch in bright orange shiny crocodile. Crafted in a structured, softly rounded silhouette, this statement piece highlights the luminous high-gloss finish...
Herve Leger Bodycon Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful bight pink fitted dress from master designer Herve Leger in his signature stretch fabric. The dress has spaghetti straps and the body conscious fit he is famous for. It ...
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.