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Classically Elegant Large Framed Hermes Scarf Wall Art

Name: Classically Elegant Large Framed Hermes Scarf Wall Art
Brand: Hermès
Rating: 4.8 (160 reviews)

Price:$1,500

$1,750List Price

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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.

Vintage Hermès Paris Silk Scarf in Lucite Frame, Large Wall Art, 40 Inches

$2,650

H 40 in W 40 in D 5 in

Vintage Hermès Paris Silk Scarf in Lucite Frame, Large Wall Art, 40 Inches

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hermès "Poste et Cavalerie" Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz in Museum Acrylic Shadow Box, 1986 An exceptional vintage Hermès Paris "Poste et Cavalerie" silk carré, designed by renowned French artist Joachim Metz and first issued in 1986. Beautifully presented in a custom museum-style floating acrylic shadow box, this iconic Hermès scarf has been professionally mounted to preserve the integrity of the silk while allowing the signature hand-rolled edges to remain fully visible. Inspired by the rich traditions of French military cavalry, Poste et Cavalerie celebrates the decorative regalia of mounted officers. According to the Hermès Fall–Winter 1987–1988 Seasonal Scarf Booklet, the central composition combines an 1814 Hussar sabretache—a richly ornamented flat leather pouch traditionally suspended beside a cavalry saber—with the epaulette of an Imperial Guard lancer. Surrounding these historic elements are finely rendered military tassels, braids, harness ornaments, and ceremonial insignia representing cavalry regiments from the reign of Louis XIV through the First French Empire. This example is presented in one of the most sought-after Hermès palettes, featuring royal blue, ivory, and brilliant gold—a timeless colorway widely admired by collectors for its elegance and versatility. Professionally framed in a premium acrylic floating shadow box using museum-quality materials, the scarf is transformed into a sophisticated work of textile art while remaining fully protected. The contemporary presentation beautifully showcases the craftsmanship of the silk twill and makes it ready to hang in a living room, library, dressing room, office, or luxury boutique interior. Designer: Joachim Metz Title: Poste et Cavalerie House: Hermès Paris First Issued: 1986 Season: Featured in the Hermès Fall–Winter 1987–1988 Collection Origin: France Material: 100% Silk Twill Colorway: Royal Blue, Ivory, and Gold Presentation: Custom museum-grade acrylic floating shadow box frame Framed Dimensions: 40 in. × 40 in. Silk Dimensions: 35 in. × 35 in. Condition: Great vintage condition. The silk is beautifully preserved and professionally mounted. Frame displays only light wear consistent with age. A rare and highly decorative Hermès textile, combining French luxury, equestrian and military history, and museum-quality presentation. An outstanding addition for collectors of Hermès, fashion memorabilia, and refined interior design. Keywords: Hermès Poste et Cavalerie, Joachim Metz, framed Hermès scarf, Hermès wall...

$2,650

H 40 in W 40 in D 3.5 in

Hermès Poste et Cavalerie Silk Scarf in Museum Acrylic Box, 1986

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Category

Vintage 1980s French Louis XIV Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Lucite

Hermes Silk Scarf, Joyaux de l ete, designed by Antoine de Jacquelot

$1,100

Hermes Silk Scarf, Joyaux de l ete, designed by Antoine de Jacquelot

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Silk Scarf, Joyaux de l ete, designed by Antoine de Jacquelot, with Hermes box and ribbon. <35> Condition Report Good condition.

Category

20th Century Scarves

A fine framed Hermès 90 silk square of Cerès, by Françoise Faconett, circa 1967

$5,869

H 41.5 in W 41.5 in D 1.5 in

A fine framed Hermès 90 silk square of Cerès, by Françoise Faconett, circa 1967

By Hermès

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine framed Hermès 90 silk square of Cerès, by Françoise Faconett, circa 1967, the goddess of fertility with a mosaic torso and head, her arms and legs as sheaves of grain being en...

Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Hermès Ashanti Silk Scarf Annie Faivre 35'

$706

W 34.65 in L 34.65 in

Hermès Ashanti Silk Scarf Annie Faivre 35'

By Hermès

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautifully matted and custom framed 18th century hand colored plates of adorable dogs. A fetching pair!

Category

Antique 18th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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Classically Elegant Large Framed Hermes Scarf Wall Art

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