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Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Small Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Vintage Bag- Pristine; It appears never carried and has been
Category
Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap- Excellent Plus Condition
Rare and
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1930s Art Deco Orange Amber Bakelite Evening Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1930s Art Deco evening shoulder bag is crafted from rich amber-hued Bakelite, a highly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998. This handbag is in
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Lanvin Paris vintage bag 70s green, in velvet with bakelite handle, shoulder strap with gold chain
Category
1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950
s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's. This bag is in
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1950s American Top Handle Bags
Bonwit Teller Leather Handbag with Bakelite Hardware Vintage 60s Made in Italy
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
box calfskin leather, this bag is quality made: it features two top handles and Bakelite hardware! It
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels
Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle: Brass hardware at
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1940s American Top Handle Bags
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Black Leather HANDBAG Flap Purse w/ BAKELITE HANDLE Rare
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
. Comes with its original GUCCI dustbag
Further comments: Beautiful BAKELITE handle & closure. Matching
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1960s Italian Tote Bags
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Navy Blue Leather HANDBAG Tote PURSE w/ Bakelite
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant navy blue leather vintage handbag from the 70s by GUCCI, featuring bakelite emebellishment
Category
1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
Meyers Bakelite Armorial Handbag
By Meyers
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite ivory squares conjoined to form an unusual handbag from the 1950s, very reminiscent of
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1960s American Handbags and Purses
1930s Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp
Located in Alford, MA
Chic black leather Deco clutch with carved bakelite bar handle and back hand strap. The interior
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Clutches
1950s Etra Leather Handbag with Butterscotch Bakelite Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
zippered pocket and butterscotch bakelite handle.
Category
1950s American Handbags and Purses
1970s Fendi Brown Bakelite Clutch Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
This early 1970s Fendi envelope bag is made from lustrous brown Bakelite with a clutch closure at
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1970s Italian Clutches
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's.
Completely outfitted as a vanity case with
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1930s American Novelty Bags
Tortoise Bakelite Attache Case by Tano
Located in New York, NY
Large Tortoise Bakelite "Attache Case" Bag by Tano with black leather sides and interiors. Both
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1970s American Briefcases and Attachés
1950s Brown Bakelite and Leather Italian Clutch Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Bakelite with the classic elegance of genuine leather.
The exterior features a sleek, rectangular Bakelite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Clutches
1950
s Bakelite Tinsel Shot Seaweed Green Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite clutch of deep seaweed green shot with metallic gold tinsel. Echoes of a 1950's Floridian
Category
1950s American Clutches
Vintage Art Deco Leather
Bakelite Clutch Bag 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Clutch Bag from the 1930s. An eternally classic black leather clutch
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1930s Clutches
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact
Located in New York, NY
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact of finely carved and ribbed, butterscotch bakelite with concentric
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1930s American Wallets and Small Accessories
Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art deco bakelite framed purse frame set with pastes remounted by "Revivals" in the 1980's
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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
2000s Chanel Black Bag with Bakelite
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Chanel black bag with bakelite. Rare item.
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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Art Deco Buttercream Grid Vinyl Dance Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp, 1930s
By Park Lane
Located in Tucson, AZ
our stack of butterscotch carved Bakelite bangles, sold separately.
Flat clutch purse with
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1930s American Clutches
Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flowers, and the
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1930s British Clutches
Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved
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1930s American Top Handle Bags
1940
s Bakelite Box Bag with Trapunto Quilted Panels
Located in New Hope, PA
and bottom of the bag are made from butterscotch colored bakelite. The strap and inset panels are made
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1940s American Novelty Bags
Black stitched suede and chrome clutch with bakelite
Scottie Dog
clasp, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Very chic and stylish clutch bag with a chrome frame is from the 1930s, with a carved Bakelite
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1930s British Clutches
Chic woven straw, leather, bakelite and silk clutch bag, Alfred Dunhill, 1930s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
', with a Bakelite and brass closure fitting, trimmed in a soft pinky grey leather. There is some wear
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1930s French Clutches
Vintage Gucci 1960s Leather
Bakelite Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 1960s Gucci purse in mustard yellow leather with black bakelite top handle and clasp.
Gold
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
art deco apple green bakelite
rhinestone minaudiere 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful and totally original 1920s Art Deco apple green bakelite minaudiere. Featuring a case
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare Avant de Dormir Italia bakelite clutch.
Rare model of 1960's Pop Art vintage, Made in Italy
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Carved Bakelite, exotic black leather handbag, by Salisbury
s, English, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
decorative. Crowned with beautifully carved opaque amber Bakelite 'wings', the combination of the black and
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage Brown Triple Hornback Alligator Skin Bakelite Hand Bag Purse 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century triple hornback brown alligator / crocodile skin / leather purse / hand bag
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bakelite, Alligator
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940
s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's. This vintage bag
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1940s Shoulder Bags
A brown leather handbag, with a carved amber Bakelite handle, English, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Bakelite handle, rigid and securely fixed. With the typical change/notes inside purse (the leather side
Category
1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped
Chinese man
handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful and quite unique subject for this handbag! Made from carved and hand painted Bakelite
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with
bird and fish
motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
did many early celluloid/Bakelite pieces from the 1920s, think of the jewelled snake bracelets etc
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1930
s era Bakelite floral printed hand beaded purse
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1930's era floral printed hand beaded bakelite purse
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1930s Handbags and Purses
Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Handbag / Purse by Llewellyn
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking large bakelite hand bag with a carved design on the side as well as a clear
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1940s American Handbags and Purses
Art Deco handbag purse with huge bakelite clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Handbag with Swirled Tortoiseshell Bakelite, with large, Rolled-over top clasps with black
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1930s English Top Handle Bags
Vintage Black Moire Bakelite Accented Bag
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, 1940's- 50's black moire bag with wrist strap and 4 brass studded bakelite ball accents
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1950s French Handbags and Purses
Mohair and Bakelite Handbag by Morris Moskowitz
By Morris Moskowitz
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Morris Moskowitz specialized in fabric bags prior to the '70s. This rare and capacious purse is
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1940s American Handbags and Purses
Red leather Handbag with Bakelite Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous bag, measuring 12."w x 8.3/4ths"l x 4."d with a drop of approximately 9.".
Category
1940s American Handbags and Purses
Valentino Bakelite Mini Bag
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite mini purse by Valentino
Red
Abstract floral motif
Gem encrusted
Open top
Single Pocket
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Novelty Bags
1930
s Bakelite Oriental Theme Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful small clutch with bakelite clasp and ornamentation. The body of the bag is an oriental
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clutches
Oversized Black Wool and Bakelite Shoulder Bag
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This over sized bag is chic in every sense of the word. We have had forms of this bag a few times and our clients have always been thrilled with the response they receive when they ...
Category
1950s American Handbags and Purses
Bakelite Clutch for Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual and great looking clutch in a deep honey color.
Category
1950s Italian Clutches
1950
s Koret Kid Suede Handbag Bakelite Chain
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful unused vintage Koret afternoon/evening bag with a Bakelite chain and frame which was
Category
1950s American Handbags and Purses
1970s Gucci Black Leather Handbag with Bakelite Handle
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Gucci black smooth leather handbag with brown Bakelite handle and clasp. Bag is perfect for
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1970s Italian Handbags and Purses
Paloma Picasso Retro Looking Handbag with Bakelite Handles
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very nice bag. The handles give it a retro edge. *Measuring 10 3/4"w x 3 1/4"d x 13 3/8" in total height including handle, the handle has a 3 1/2"drop to the top of hand bag.
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20th Century Italian Handbags and Purses
Vintage 1950
s Patenet Leather Handbag with Bakelite Closure
Located in Chicago, IL
black patent leather accented with a bakelite closure.
*Measurements*
13 1/4"w x 18 1/4"h
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1950s American Handbags and Purses
Bakelite and Leather Pochette / Clutch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fun and fabulous bag in wonderful condition.One large interior compartment with a small pocket to the side, fabric lined and wrist strap.
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1940s American Luggage and Travel Bags
Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940's bakelite frame purse with black corde body. This bag is circa World War II when
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Large and Sculptural Handbag with Bakelite Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous handbag in excellent condition. The positive and negative space makes this a special piece.
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1960s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Vintage Denim Handbag and brown bakelite Handle
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel vintage denim handbag with handle in brown bakelite. Good vintage condition some light wear
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather and Bakelite Vintage bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Vintage bag in Lambskin Leather and bakelite hardware and handles
Really good condition
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Vintage White Leather Small Flap Bag with Bakelite Strap
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Vintage White Leather Flap Bag- Excellent Condition
The Bakelite twist lock and chain
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Late 20th Century Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
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Bakelite Purses For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of bakelite purses. If you’re looking for black bakelite purses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, beige and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of bakelite purses over the years, but those made by Chanel, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.
How Much are Bakelite Purses?
The prices for bakelite purses start at $125 and top out at $6,995 with these items, on average, selling for $573.
Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You
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.
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