For all its delicacy, the Twisted Box was the most technically challenging piece of the entire "Celebrating Monogram" collection, owing to the combination of rigid lines – typical of...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Iconic, rare Louis Vuitton Twisted Box Clutch by Frank Gehry

$3,000

CHANEL - Doll Clutch Rare Minaudiere Bag Moscow Matryoshka CC Gripoix Wristlet

By Chanel

Located in Sanford, FL

CHANEL - Doll Clutch Rare Minaudiere Bag Moscow Matryoshka CC Gripoix Wristlet Height: 7 in

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2010s Clutches

CHANEL - Doll Clutch Rare Minaudiere Bag Moscow Matryoshka CC Gripoix Wristlet

$21,598

Chanel Rare Exotic Persian Baby Lamb Skin Hand Bag Clutch Black

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Authentic Rare Chanel Baby Persian Lamb Shoulder Bag Clutch Gold Hardware. Soft all over baby

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare Exotic Persian Baby Lamb Skin Hand Bag Clutch Black

$4,750

1980s Hermes Brown Box Calf Lydie 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare

By Hermès

Located in Hiroshima City, JP

clutch bag or shoulder bag. Classic vintage Hermes bag which you can cherish for many decades

Category

1980s French Shoulder Bags

1980s Hermes Brown Box Calf Lydie 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare

$2,480

Chanel Rare Black Crocodile Leather Gold Evening Clutch Small Shoulder Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel Rare Black Crocodile Leather Gold Evening Clutch Small Shoulder Flap Bag Crocodile Leather

Category

Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare Black Crocodile Leather Gold Evening Clutch Small Shoulder Flap Bag

$12,725

Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

$1,825

Hermes Rare Vintage Red Burgundy Gold Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Ah-mazing and rare vintage Hermes flap envelope clutch featuring ostrich leather

Category

1990s Italian Clutches

Hermes Rare Vintage Red Burgundy Gold Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag

$4,225

Chanel Rare Nude Fantasy Fur Crystal CC Evening Chain Shoulder Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Rare Nude Fantasy Fur Crystal CC Evening Chain Shoulder Clutch Bag Fur

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Rare Nude Fantasy Fur Crystal CC Evening Chain Shoulder Clutch Bag

$4,725

Chanel Rare Black Lambskin Dual Turnlock Clutch Satchel Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES You: Winning Everybody else: Drooling Lambskin leather Gold hardware Dual turnlock closure Made in France Handle 6.5" Measures 9" W x 6.3" H x 2" D Sho...

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Rare Black Lambskin Dual Turnlock Clutch Satchel Crossbody Shoulder Bag

$3,695

Hermes Rare Multi Color Silk Cosmetic Pouch Wristlet Baguette Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Grab. Go. Repeat. Silk Silver hardware Leather zipper pull Made in France Measures 8.3" W x 6" H

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Rare Multi Color Silk Cosmetic Pouch Wristlet Baguette Clutch Bag

$925

Louis Vuitton Montaigne Pochette (Ultra Rare) Noir 229147 Black Leather Clutch

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: VI0960 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 1.5" Height: 6" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Includes Dust Bag and Care Tag Si...

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20th Century French Clutches

Louis Vuitton Montaigne Pochette (Ultra Rare) Noir 229147 Black Leather Clutch

$853

Hermès Vintage Lydies Clutch lézard créme / Rare in this color ...Great deal !

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Rare in this color : CRÈME / COQUILLE D'OEUF HERMÈS LYDIES VINTAGE CLUTCH GOOD CONDITION Please

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1950s French Clutches

Hermès Vintage Lydies Clutch lézard créme / Rare in this color ...Great deal !

$3,585

Rare 1970s Mario Valentino Black Glazed Wicker Clutch W/ Gold Logo Accent

By Valentino

Located in Houston, TX

Resort Season Perfection boasts this Sleek and Chic Black Wicker clutch by Mario Valentino! This

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1970s Italian Clutches

Rare 1970s Mario Valentino Black Glazed Wicker Clutch W/ Gold Logo Accent

$525

Chanel RARE Bombay Baluchon Black Calfskin Gold HW Chain Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Highly sought and hard to find Chanel Baluchon clutch shoulder bag. Featuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel RARE Bombay Baluchon Black Calfskin Gold HW Chain Clutch Shoulder Bag

$2,525

Hermes Rare Leather Yellow Black Taxi 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Rare Leather Yellow Black Taxi 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag Leather Gold tone

Category

Late 20th Century French Clutches

Hermes Rare Leather Yellow Black Taxi 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

$5,925

Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile Cognac Gold Evening 2 in1 Clutch Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile Cognac Gold Evening 2 in1 Clutch Flap Shoulder Bag

Category

Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile Cognac Gold Evening 2 in1 Clutch Flap Shoulder Bag

$11,725

Chanel New Rare Runway Brown Canteen 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel New Rare Runway Brown Canteen 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag Woven Leather trim

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shoulder Bags

Chanel New Rare Runway Brown Canteen 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag

$11,925

Hermes Vintage Rare Navy Blue Leather H Whipstitch Evening Clutch Flap Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Leather lining Fold-in flap closure Interior features two pockets Date code Circle G (1977) Measures 10.5" W x 6.5" H x 1" D

Category

1970s Clutches

Hermes Vintage Rare Navy Blue Leather H Whipstitch Evening Clutch Flap Bag

$3,295

2004 Vintage Rare Tom Ford For Gucci Crystal Clutch from the ad campaign

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE GUCCI CRYSTAL CLUTCH CREATED BY TOM FORD Crystal-embellished clutch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

2004 Vintage Rare Tom Ford For Gucci Crystal Clutch from the ad campaign

$4,995

A Rare Pristine Hermes 23cm Sac a Malice Calfskin Shoulder or Clutch bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Very rare Hermes Bag, 'Sac a Malice' is in absolutely pristine condition. Finished in Azur

Category

Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

A Rare Pristine Hermes 23cm Sac a Malice Calfskin Shoulder or Clutch bag

$4,743

Celine Rare Vintage Cognac Ostrich Evening 2 in 1 Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

By Celine

Located in Chicago, IL

Celine Rare Vintage Cognac Ostrich Evening 2 in 1 Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Style Tip: Tuck

Category

Late 20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Celine Rare Vintage Cognac Ostrich Evening 2 in 1 Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

$3,425

Hermes RARE Black Leather Gold Accent Two in One Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES An Hermes collector's dream come true! Well priced--expecting a quick sale. Leather Gold hardware Date code Circle H (1978) Made in France Handle 19.5" Ad...

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Late 20th Century Shoulder Bags

Hermes RARE Black Leather Gold Accent Two in One Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box

$2,315

ISABEL CANOVAS Clutch 1980s

By Isabel Canovas

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Isabel Canovas clutch handbag. Seldom seen jewel tone amethyst suede item

Category

1980s French Clutches

ISABEL CANOVAS Clutch 1980s

$2,800

Chanel LIKE NEW Rare Plexiglass Baby Blue Lego 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel LIKE NEW Rare Plexiglass Baby Blue Lego 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box Plexiglass

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel LIKE NEW Rare Plexiglass Baby Blue Lego 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box

$11,943

Hermes Document Toile Clutch 1976

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

A rare and large Hermès Document Clutch. Toile and Brown leather, Stamp: Hermès Paris Made in

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Document Toile Clutch 1976

$1,490

Hermes Fleche d Or Clutch Tadelakt

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Fleche d'Or Clutch Tadelakt is a rare and unique clutch. Crafted from black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Fleche d Or Clutch Tadelakt

$1,330

Hermes Fleche d Or Clutch Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Fleche d'Or Clutch Swift is a rare and unique clutch that is a collectors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Fleche d Or Clutch Swift

$1,555

Gorgeous Italian crocodile clutch/handbag c.1970

Located in Verviers, BE

Very stylish Italian baby crocodile leather clutch/handbag. Rare and beautiful quality. c.1970

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1970s Italian Clutches

Gorgeous Italian crocodile clutch/handbag c.1970

$950

Delvaux Black Leather Zipper Clutch Envelope Flap Bag

By Delvaux

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare Delvaux clutch purse in high quality full-grain leather with a asymmetric flap giving this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Delvaux Black Leather Zipper Clutch Envelope Flap Bag

$571

Great and collectable Emilio Pucci vintage clutch 60s

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Verviers, BE

Rare & collectable Emilio Pucci vintage clutch of the 60s. Excellent vintage condition. Size: 23 x

Category

1960s Italian Clutches

Great and collectable Emilio Pucci vintage clutch 60s

$779

Exceptional Ltd Hermes Clutch " Marco Polo Edition" 1983

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Gorgeous, Rare & Collectable Vintage Hermes Large Clutch, letter M in a circle, 1983. Red Hermès

Category

1980s French Clutches

Exceptional Ltd Hermes Clutch " Marco Polo Edition" 1983

$2,790

Beautiful Chanel vintage Clutch in burgundy lambskin/Python !

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful and rare Chanel vintage clutch , burgundy quilted lambskin. Closure from the top and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Beautiful Chanel vintage Clutch in burgundy lambskin/Python !

$1,187

1970s Green Suede Celine Clutch with Celine Logo

By Celine

Located in New York, NY

carried as a clutch or worn with its gold chain strap. Inside snap pocket. Grey leather

Category

1970s French Clutches

1970s Green Suede Celine Clutch with Celine Logo

$550

Brown Vintage Hermes Annie Shoulder Bag / Clutch in Ostrich Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Hermes vintage 'Annie' clutch bag in ostrich leather. Good vintage condition, some signs of

Category

1970s French Clutches

Brown Vintage Hermes Annie Shoulder Bag / Clutch in Ostrich Leather

$2,398

Christian Dior 2003 Street Chic Mini Clutch Bag Purple Fur

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, IDF

Sublime and Rare Bag Clutch collector Christian Dior limited series Street

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Christian Dior 2003 Street Chic Mini Clutch Bag Purple Fur

$1,906

Hermes Verrou Matte Alligator Elan Clutch Black Matte PHW JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Verrou Matte Alligator Elan clutch Black Extremely rare and gorgeous Verrou Elan Clutch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Verrou Matte Alligator Elan Clutch Black Matte PHW JaneFinds

$27,000

Hermes Mini Kelly Crocodile Clutch in Orange with Silver Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

In absolutely Pristine, 'As New' Condition, this rare Hermes Mini Kelly Clutch Bag is finished in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Mini Kelly Crocodile Clutch in Orange with Silver Palladium Hardware

$26,053

New Chanel Clutch shoulder flap bag in black quilted leather, CHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional and Rare Chanel Clutch shoulder flap bag in black quilted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

New Chanel Clutch shoulder flap bag in black quilted leather, CHW

$4,304

Armani Vintage Evening Small Handbag or Clutch Black Satin and Strass Butterfly

By Giorgio Armani

Located in VERGT, FR

So cute ! RARE Evening Bag or Evening Clutch Emporio Armani Satin and butterfly décoration in

Category

1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Armani Vintage Evening Small Handbag or Clutch Black Satin and Strass Butterfly

$263

Collector Hermes Constance Micro Clutch flap bag in black Porosus Crocodile, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Hermès Clutch Micro Constance in black porosus crocodile, gold plated metal hardware

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Collector Hermes Constance Micro Clutch flap bag in black Porosus Crocodile, GHW

$27,566

Hermes Vintage Wristlet

Located in Stamford, CT

Offered here is a rare Hermes vintage wristlet/clutch with pouch.

Category

French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Hermes Vintage Wristlet

$595

Chanel

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in San Diego, CA

Extremely rare! Chanel 'Ice Cube' clutch from the Fall 2010 collection is a piece every collector

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel

$8,500

Vintage Chanel Beige Vertical Quilted Leather Flap Shoulder Party Bag

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

the front. Inside has 1 open pocket. Comfortably carried on shoulder or as clutch. Rare item to find

Category

Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Chanel Beige Vertical Quilted Leather Flap Shoulder Party Bag

$1,260

RARE LONG Rainbow Pebble Grain Leather Clutch SUMMER!

Located in Lambertville, NJ

happy to offer it again. The pictures tell all. This rare clutch is the only one we have seen. The

Category

1960s American Clutches

RARE LONG Rainbow Pebble Grain Leather Clutch SUMMER!

$595

Vintage Hermes Red Maroon Tan Leather Color Block "Baccara" Envelope Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare clutch from 1984 is a necessary addition to any Hermes collection. Smooth leather in red

Category

1980s French Clutches

Vintage Hermes Red Maroon Tan Leather Color Block "Baccara" Envelope Clutch

$1,800

RARE Cartier Panthere Vintage clutch

By Cartier

Located in VERGT, FR

Cartier Vintage clutch Crocodile leather Gold plated hadware A small discoloration under the flap

Category

1990s French Clutches

RARE Cartier Panthere Vintage clutch

$1,534

Rare Chanel Camellia Wristlet Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Bethesda, MD

Black leather Chanel Camellia Wristlet clutch with gold-tone hardware, white leather trim, flat

Category

Late 20th Century French Clutches

Rare Chanel Camellia Wristlet Clutch

$900

Rare beautiful tortle clutch/bag 70s

Located in Verviers, BE

Rare & Beautiful tortle clutch/bag of the 70s. Made of brown tortle skin leather. Suede lining

Category

1970s Clutches

Rare beautiful tortle clutch/bag 70s

$479

Rare Extreme Mod Vintage Clutch Purse

Located in Lambertville, NJ

This is an amazing vintage clutch in two-toned leather (creamy white and british tan). It is

Category

1960s Unknown Clutches

Rare Extreme Mod Vintage Clutch Purse

$3,450

Rare Judith Leiber Alligator and Bone Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Rare Judith Leiber genuine Alligator and Bone Clutch. Mirror, change purse and comb in pristine

Category

1980s Clutches

Rare Judith Leiber Alligator and Bone Clutch

$2,800

Rare Bottega Veneta Tangerine Crocodile Knot Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Teaneck, NJ

MAGNIFICENT!!! Pristine Tangerine crocodile Bottega Veneta Knot clutch bag...RARE!!!! from Gem de

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Rare Bottega Veneta Tangerine Crocodile Knot Clutch

$3,500

Rare and collectible Chanel Nœud minaudiere clutch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and collectible Chanel Nœud minaudiere clutch Black satin and tulle Hardware and chain

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Rare and collectible Chanel Nœud minaudiere clutch

$1,800

Rare Valentino Lizard Clutch with Crystal Snake Closure

Located in Teaneck, NJ

2 Die 4!!!! Most unusual green and black genuine lizard Valentino clutch with green Crystal snake

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Rare Valentino Lizard Clutch with Crystal Snake Closure

$2,300

A Rare Céline Green Leather Shoulder/Clutch Bag

By Celine

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

This delightful, rare Celine Handbag has an open pocket to the rear and the fresh green colour

Category

20th Century French Shoulder Bags

A Rare Céline Green Leather Shoulder/Clutch Bag

$653

Hermes Crinolin Over Sized Jumbo Clutch Bag Rare

By Hermès

Located in Hiroshima City, JP

Hermes over sized Jumbo clutch bag. Made from Crinolin (horse hair linen textile) and box calf

Category

Late 20th Century French Clutches

Hermes Crinolin Over Sized Jumbo Clutch Bag Rare

$1,380

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary rare clutch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect rare clutch may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Hermès and Gucci — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rare Clutch?

The price for a rare clutch starts at $225 and tops out at $44,650, and on average, selling for $4,225.

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.