New Walborg Black Wood Bead and Chenille Top Handle Pochette Purse– Japan, 1950s
By Walborg
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite its deceptively small size, this pochette remains exceptionally roomy thanks to its fully opening center change purse-style pocket and two side compartments. Petite but pract...
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Light wear on silk on bottom corners and a few missing wood beads. Please see photos for details. Purchase includes a dust cover, matching silk coin purse, gold pocket comb, and remo...
Fendi Micro Acrylic Wood Beaded Pico Baguette Charm Headphone Holder Black natur
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: NEVER WORN DETAILS Fendi Material: Acrylic Wood Color: Black and Natural Comes with chain Width 7.6cm 3" Height 6.3cm 2.5" Depth 1.25cm 0.5" Shoulder strap drop 30c...
Vintage Chloe Wood Beaded Bag
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Both the front and back of the bag are covered in a variety of wood and metal beads. On the ends of the bag, a medieval-designed metal crown connects the dual silver-ring handle to t...
Jana Wood White Bead Handbag With Convertible Handle, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jana is best known for producing Emilio Pucci's handbags in the 1960's and 1970's. No doubt they have the 1960's mod style down to a perfect science and this fun handbag is a great ...
CHLOE Vintage wood metal beads embellished leather boho small hobo bag
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Vintage wood metal beads embellished leather boho small hobo bag Reference: TGAS/C02063 Brand: Chloe Material: Wood, Metal, Fabric Color: Beige, Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Z...
Super 1940s Multicoloured Wood Beaded Bag
Located in London, GB
Super cute and kitsch 1940s multi-coloured wood beaded bag with ivory plastic handle. Inside it is fully lined in coordinating multi-coloured striped cotton with interior pocket and...
1960's Mod Black Wood Bead Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
The fun combination of a mod aesthetic and bohemian look gives this Japanese 1960's black wood bead handbag with gold tone chain link handle a period perfect vibe. The front flap se...
Fendi Vanity Etched Mirror Crystal and Wood Beaded Python Clutch Handbag-GHW
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi Vanity Etched Mirror with Crystal and Wood Beaded Python Clutch Handbag. - GHW. This beautiful eccentric bag from Fendi is a true collectors' piece. The bag is made two differe...
2005 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT suede & leather bag with wood beads
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very interesting, black suede and leather handbag with brown wooden beading and brass hardware from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 2005 as designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laure...
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Fully Mink Lined Wood Beaded Snakeskin Bag W Tags
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Ferragamo Brand New with Tags * Absolutely Stunning! This Rare bag is Fully Lined in Mink Fur Three Sections of Unique Wood Beading Mink "Poof" Dangle Charm Karung Snake Handles Sil...
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag Measurements: Total Height: 24 inches (60.96 cm) handle and fringes included Width: 14 6/8 inches (37.46 c...
Valentino Black Beaded Embellished Satin Crystal Wood Frame Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace your partywear with this beautiful frame bag. Designed to perfection, it is crafted with satin featuring a wooden framed top, decorated with crystals and bead embellishments ...
Valentino Black Beaded Embellished Satin Crystal Wood Frame Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace your partywear with this beautiful frame bag. Designed to perfection, it is crafted with satin featuring a wooden framed top, decorated with crystals and bead embellishments ...
2000s Yves Saint Laurent Brown Suede and Wood Beads Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE- Rectangular gusseted bag in brown suede closed by a flap entirely embroidered with stones and wooden beads in a gradation of gray and brown figuring a...
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H 10 in W 18 in D 5 in
Oscar de la Renta Raffia Beaded Tote Embroidered w/ Multi Colored Stones & Wood
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta's black woven raffia tote with gold-tone hardware is a perfect daily handbag. With dual flat black leather shoulder straps and tonal leather trim this bag stands o...
Fendi 1990s Glass and Wood Beads Mini Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A very rare Fendi mini baguette bag which is made of wood and glass beads. Brass and diamante clasp on flap with a snap, single leather handle. Fabric lined with one interior pocke...
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown 8US
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chartreuse strapless gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection debuted on the runway. Crafted in lightweight chiffon, the design is tightly pleated at the bust b...
Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
Silver
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Beads Sculptural Organza Minaudieré Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beaded handbags were all the rage for much of the 19th century. Called reticules, these small bags would carry only the barest of necessities and tended to be more of a decorative ac...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
Alexander McQueen 2010 Grey wool Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen 2010 Grey wool Coat Super rare fit size 40 Dimensions (cm / inches): Sleeve from neck — 80 / 31.5 Sleeve from armpit — 50 / 19.7 Armpit width — 44 / 17.3 Product l...
Hermes Birkin 55cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, authentic Hermes 55cm HAC Birkin. Black leather with chrome Palladium hardware, dual-belt turnstile lock closure. Above the closure on the lip of the bag is a monogram spel...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
Chanel 2003 Vintage Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68942
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68942 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance - woven chain double strap that can be worn short or long, turnlock CC...
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.