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Vintage 50s Handbag

Clutch bag 50 s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NOT SIGNED -Pocket embroidered with a floral pattern on black background. Silk interior. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height : 12 cm - Length : 19,5 cm - Depth : 3 cm SKU...
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

40s/50s Rare Gucci Vintage Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Extremely rare Gucci vintage travel suitcase/bag 40's/50's Period Leather and textile Beige color
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1950s Italian Vintage 50s Handbag

40s/50s Rare Gucci Vintage Travel Bag
40s/50s Rare Gucci Vintage Travel Bag
$1,481 Sale Price
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H 10.63 in D 10.63 in L 22.05 in
1950s White Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage Bridal Wedding Vintage 50s Clutch Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads throughout. The perfect size can fit a smartphone and some makeup. Would be perfec...
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1950s Japanese Vintage 50s Handbag

1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag. Lined in yellow satin. One large zipper compartment inside, alon...
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1950s Hong Kong Vintage 50s Handbag

Hermes 1980 s Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Tan Brown Ligne Ulysse Toile
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
- Tan Brown Toile Lingne Ulysse ( Special Order Exterior ) - Gold Hardware - Circa late 1980's
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Late 20th Century French Vintage 50s Handbag

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Late 40 s-Early 50 s-White Plastic Coil Summertime Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a charming and unusual late 1940's-early 50's, white plastic coil summertime handbag. These
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20th Century Vintage 50s Handbag

50 S Glass Glass Bead Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Vintage 50s Handbag

Large Lucille de Paris Black Crocodile 50s Handbag
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous large black Lucille de Paris crocodile bag from the 50s with double handle , leather lined
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Vintage 50 s DELVAUX "Coquin" Handbag
By Delvaux
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare to find in this condition vintage 50's Delvaux "Coquin" handbag. Height handles included 14
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1950s Belgian Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Hombré Natural Crocodile Skin Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
Comtesse brand hombré natural crocodile skin 1950s bag with gorgeous tan and beige tones. Triple compartment interior, one of which has a zippered pocket and pen sheath. push butto...
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Rosenfeld Incredible Alligator 50s Structured Handbag
By Rosenfeld, Hermès
Located in Gresham, OR
A superb Rosenfeld 1950s structured black alligator bag with incredible brushed gold-tone hardware, in wonderful condition! Signature Rosenfeld red leather lining with 5 pockets one...
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Black Lizard Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Lizard Handbag. Leather interior, one side pocket, lizard covered outside hardware. Comes
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Hornback Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Hornback Alligator Handbag. Gold toned hardware. Three interior compartments, one with a zipper
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

50s / 60s Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s / 60s alligator handbag. Gold tone hardward. Leather interior. 3 interior pockets. I interior
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Paul Allen Leopard Print Silk Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
An adorable 50s silk leopard print handbag made expressly for Paul Allan. Faille interior. In
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Large Needlepoint Handbag with Floral Motif
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s needlepoint daytime bag with gold frame black needlepoint background and multicolor
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Huge 50s Faux Leopard Clutch / Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a fantastic faux leopard bag from the 50s that can be used as a clutch, or fold the metal
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Fab 50s Stiletto and Handbag Set - Woven Raffia
Located in Gresham, OR
From Urbanites, a fabulous 50s set of handbag and stilettos. Gray, silver and black raffia woven
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Koret 50s Alligator Handbag with Red Leather Lining!
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s Koret black alligator handbag (center skin) with gorgeous red leather lining
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Dofan Black Leather Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Dofan Black Leather Handbag
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Dofan Black Leather Handbag
50s Dofan Black Leather Handbag
H 9 in D 3 in L 10 in
50s Black Patent Leather Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Patent Leather Handbag. Three interior pockets. Original mirror. Lined in black and peach
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Coblentz Black Patent Leather Handbag
By Coblentz
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Coblentz Original black handbag with bakelite clasp. Original mirror, and coin purse included.
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1950s Unknown Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Hand-Beaded French Handbag with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Gresham, OR
Exquisite and delicate 1950s hand-beaded French handbag by Di Pinna. Forest green beads arranged
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Faux Leopard Carpetbag
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous patterned faux leopard 50s carpetbag with brass tubular double handles. Bag is a GREAT
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1960s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Faux Leopard Carpetbag
50s Faux Leopard Carpetbag
H 9 in W 15.5 in D 8 in
50s Embossed Leather Doctor s Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s black embossed leather doctors bag. In very good condition.
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Zebra Print Calf Box Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
This super-structured 50s box bag features black metal edges, calf hide sides. The front side is a
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1950s British Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Zebra Print  Calf Box Bag
50s Zebra Print  Calf Box Bag
H 8 in W 10 in D 2 in
50s Alligator Clutch - French
Located in Gresham, OR
A distinctive strong business clutch in black alligator. Made in France with gold tone hardware squeeze clasp and short strap.
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Alligator Clutch - French
50s Alligator Clutch - French
H 7 in W 11 in D 2.5 in
Evans Black Calf Handbag with Clock Mirror Compact Deco Style 50s Vintage
By Evans Case Company
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage & RARE Evans Elegance black calfskin leather bag w/clock, circa 50s
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Black Hand Beaded Clutch
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Hand Beaded Clutch
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Koro Extra Large Black Alligator Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A huge 1950s Koro Creation black alligator structured handbag with great brass hardware! Interior
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Fun 50s Faux Leopard Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
Fantastic 1950s faux leopard clutch with leather trim and lining. One zippered inner pocket.
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Fun 50s Faux Leopard Clutch
Fun 50s Faux Leopard Clutch
H 6 in W 13 in D 3 in
50s Silver Hand Beaded Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous, sophisticated 1950s clutch, hand-beaded (guaranteed by a label inside) with an etched silver frame. Interior lined in cream color moire faille fabric. Medium in size, i...
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50 s Valextra Crocodile Large Bag
By Valextra
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Stunning bag by Valextra Milano Vintage 50's Period Real crocodile Brown color Two handles Zip
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1950s Italian Vintage 50s Handbag

50
s Valextra Crocodile Large Bag
50
s Valextra Crocodile Large Bag
H 13.39 in D 9.85 in L 19.3 in
Nettie Rosenstein 50s Leather Purse w/ Unusual Padded Handle
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Gresham, OR
A rare and unusual Nettie Rosenstein 50s leather handbag with molded, padded leather handles and
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Faux Ostrich Large Brown Purse w/ Filigree Clasp
Located in Gresham, OR
50s faux ostrich large brown purse w/ filigree clasp and unusual handle design.
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Morabito French Hand-Beaded 50s Evening Bag
By Morabito
Located in Gresham, OR
This exquisite early 1950s example of a fine French Morabito evening clutch is entirely hand-beaded and lined in beautiful gray silk satin. It features a simple hourglass shaped fold...
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Faux Leopard Tote from Ronay!
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a great 50s faux leopard tote from Ronay lined in black fabric with 2 zippered pockets, in
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Fantastic Koret 50s Alligator Bag w/ Gold Claw Handle Detail
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a GORGEOUS genuine alligator 1950s bag from Koret! Whith a slim silhouette and fantastic gold plated "Paws" attaching the handle to the bag. With a signature Koret red leat...
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

Needlepoint "Bird in Tree" handbag
Located in New York, NY
'50s Dark navy three-sectional handbag with hand-done "Bird in Tree" needlepoint. The metal framed
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1950s Unknown Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Grey Wool Box Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Grey Wool Box Purse. Gold tone hardware. Original coin purse and clear plastic comb
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

Vivid Red 50s Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 50s hand beaded evening bag in vivid opaque red beads in a scalloped pattern. Spring
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Koret 50s Black Satin Clutch w/ Rhinestones and "Secret" Stash
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s Koret black satin clutch with rhinestone inset kiss-clasp and prong-set rhinestone
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

French 50s Peridot Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s hand-beaded bag made in France for Spritzer and Fuhrmann Ltd. of peridot-tone green and aurora borealis and gold metal beading and lined in lime silk satin. Gold-tone chain A...
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

Miniature Koret 50s Brocade Evening Bag w/ Gold Hardware
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 50s Koret of California handbag made of black brocade with heavy "Florentine" style gold
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1950s Italian Vintage 50s Handbag

50s French Red Beaded Evening Bag - Gorgeous Pattern!
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful hand-beaded evening bag made in France for David's Fifth Avenue. The crimson beading is done in an unusual and beautiful "basket-weave" pattern. The frame is embellishe...
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Petite-Pointe Embroidered Evening Bag w/ Jeweled Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s "petite-pointe" embroidered handbag with Neo-Classical bathing scene and floral
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

Koret 50s "Indian Empire" Inspired Lamé Brocade Evening Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic "Indian Empire" inspired lamé brocade with pictorial representation of Raj, elephants, and other animals. Unusual gold-tone frame and clasp detail. Beige satin lining i...
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Couture Hand-Beaded Evening Bag with Indian Embellishment
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s hand-embellished evening bag beaded with metal thread, rhinestones, beads, sequins and small mirrors in a traditional Indian style. Hinged barrel frame is beautifu...
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

Bienen Davis 50s Black Faille Evening Bag with Lucite Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous sleek Bienen-Davis 1950s black faille handbag with twisted lucite and gold top detail and
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Saks Fifth Avenue French Gold Lizard Bag w/ Enameled Frame
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular 50s evening bag from Saks Fifth Avenue constructed of gold gilt lizard skin. Features
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 50s Black Satin EVENING BAG Clutch RHINESTONES w/Gloves
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
- Vintage evening bag by CHISTIAN DIOR from the 1950s - Flap with button closure on the front - Black celluloid closure embellished by rhinestones - 1 flat pocket on the b...
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

1950s Vintage Gold Metallic Leather 50s Purse Bag w/ Matching Gold Lurex Gloves
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1950s vintage gold leather metallic handbag, with matching gloves! Extraordinary
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

Rare Louis Vuitton Doctors Bag Steamer Tote Keepall Vintage 50s Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous doctors bag or steamer tote was made by Louis Vuitton, most likely in the 1950s. We've only seen this model a few times over the years, especially in this condition! M...
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1950s French Vintage 50s Handbag

2-Piece 50s Silk Ribbon Knit Set w/ Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
and gray cover the skirt and edge the short sleeved button up jacket. Comes with matching handbag of
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

Gucci Brown Leather Rigid Bag Jackie Vintage 1950 s
By Gucci
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Gucci Jackie vintage bag 50s. Rigid handbag, brown color with golden metal inserts. 100% textured
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1950s Italian Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Brown Alligator Handbag. Alligator covered frame top. Gold toned hardware. One interior zip
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag
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1950s Unknown Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
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1950s Unknown Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
50s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
H 5 in W 3.5 in L 11 in
50s Satin Handbag with Gold Embroidery
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Satin Handbag with Gold Embroidery
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1950s Unknown Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Roos Atkins Brown Lizard Handbag
By Roos Atkins
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Roos Atkins Brown Lizard Handbag. Leather interior, comes with original comb.
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1950s Unknown Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Roos Atkins Brown Lizard Handbag
50s Roos Atkins Brown Lizard Handbag
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in L 9 in
50s Roos Atkins Black Lizard Handbag
By Roos Atkins
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Roos Atkins Black Lizard Handbag. Comes with original mirror (slight tarnish), coin purse, and
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1950s Unknown Vintage 50s Handbag

50s Roos Atkins Black Lizard Handbag
50s Roos Atkins Black Lizard Handbag
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in L 9.25 in
50s Sienna Brown Hornback Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s hornback alligator handbag. Small art glass detail on frame lock. Three interior pockets, one
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1950s Vintage 50s Handbag

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Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
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1990s Vintage 50s Handbag

Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Ecru Satin Tweed Gold CC Cropped Jacket
By Chanel
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The iconic pink cropped jacket from Chanel's Spring Summer 1990 collection, famously worn by Claudia Schiffer, is a stunning example of timeless elegance. This jacket is crafted from...
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1990s French Vintage 50s Handbag

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Located in London, GB
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Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
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1990s French Vintage 50s Handbag

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
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Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
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Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 50s Handbag

Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on the runway modeled by Estelle Lefebure. Crafted in black crep...
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1990s French Vintage 50s Handbag

Dolce Gabbana Red Silk Gown Inspired by the Fall 2020 Alta Moda Collection
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
Dolce & Gabbana Red Silk Gown Size 40. Inspired by the Fall 2020 Alta Moda Collection. This striking Dolce & Gabbana red satin gown is a timeless showpiece, crafted in Italy with imp...
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2010s Italian Vintage 50s Handbag

Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
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1950s American Vintage 50s Handbag

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By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
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2010s American Vintage 50s Handbag

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Vintage 50s Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage 50s handbag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Gray, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a vintage 50s handbag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Gucci are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage 50s Handbag?

On average, a vintage 50s handbag on 1stDibs sells for $1,050, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $54,915 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 bagBirkin, 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.

Questions About Vintage 50s Handbag
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To refurbish a vintage material Fendi handbag, apply a few drops of mild dish soap to a cloth moistened with warm water. Lather up the bag and then use a clean moist cloth to wipe away the soap. Only use this method to clean canvas or fabric bags. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Fendi bags.