Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags

This Vintage Nantucket rattan basket bag with seashells is a unique and charming variation of the classic Nantucket basket, combining the traditional craftsmanship of woven rattan wi...

This crocodile leather bag was retailed by British luxury accessories label Asprey in the 1960s and was possibly made by the leather goods firm and luxury House, Gucci. We have see...

1960s Metal Embroidered Purse. Silver & gold tones go with any outfit.

Unique and rich color teal distinguishes this mid-century box bag, a form which was popular during that period. Rectangular, with two sturdy handles and V-detailing and tab on front...

1950s clear and pearlescent hexagonal confetti lucite bag. The original label reads 'Charles S. Kahn Inc. - Miami, Florida', a collectable brand known as Kahn of Florida. Some of the...

This breathtaking 1950's lucite and gold toned metal box bag, in the most interesting cut out design, is the perfect accessory for any vintage lover. The rectangle shape of the bag ...

Roberta di Camerino iconic velvet handbag in black, the center vertical section in gray velour front and back, the front accented by a wheel-shaped embroidery; in addition, the gray ...

This very chic vintage 1950's top handle handbag is off white pearlized lucite by a company from NYC called Llewellyn. It is noted as such on the hinge. There is a silver metal outli...

This elegant vintage 1950s black top-handle bag exudes timeless sophistication and classic style. Crafted from genuine leather, the bag features a sleek and structured silhouette, ty...

Amazing Art Deco Chinese Bag with Rose Quartz and Fluorite decoration. Antique quilted silk textile likely 19th Century reimagined into a long clutch form ba...

This eye catching clear and pearlescent lucite bag was made in the 1950s. A trapeze design is one of the more desirable shapes for collectors and although unlabelled, the quality sug...

Custom Evening Bag made in the 1940's with a bakelite frame, adorned with a lovely Art Deco diamond basket on a French lame broche base. The tortoise bake...

This 1970s blue velvet top handle bag is a vintage gem, showcasing the era's emphasis on quality, craftsmanship, and distinctive design. It's a sophisticated accessory that would ad...

A fun young bag from the USA with 2 handles made of printed velvet. It is lined with black rep on the inside, has a zipper and an open compartment opposite. It is located under the z...

1930s/1940s handmade crewel work folk embroidered round bag, beautifully crafted in the golden era, boasts handmade crewel work and is adorned with charming folk embroidery in plush ...

An exquisite 1940s Art Deco Italian Top Handle Handbag This unique piece seamlessly blends luxurious materials and meticulous craftsmanship, embodying the sophisticated style of the ...

Though it is almost 70 years old, this magnificent handbag is as lustrous and stylish as the day it was made in 1951. Best of all it is true, bright white and an ideal complement to ...

Elegant black alligator evening bag in diminutive size with jet paste detailing. The caps of the handle and the clasp are studded with jet rhinestones, Lin...

A timeless piece from Gucci's storied past, this vintage black leather handbag captures the house's signature elegance. Its sculptural bamboo handle-an iconic detail first introduced...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolored Velvet Abstract Printed Top Handle Mini Hand Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Style: Structured t...

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved bakelite handle is used and a snap closure keeps flap in place. 2 inside pockets and mi...

1950s Black Genuine Crocodile Large Top Handle Handbag w Gold Hardware: A leather-lined bag of the highest quality, it is a very practical larger size. Interior pockets. Rounded s...

This beautiful textured gold painted vinyl and silver hardware box bag, is the perfect statement vintage piece to complete your outfit. The beautiful box shape of the bag is accent...

A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...

A sparkling statement piece to your cocktail wardrobe. This 1950's evening bag, embellished with silver and pink claw set rhinestones, in a checkerboard pattern is the perfect touch ...

Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold plasticized nylon filament. Flap closure with turn lock. Really cool with cotton muslin lining and gilt fins added for detail. Perfect summer bag...

A Chic 1960s Italian Woven Wicker, Leather, and Brass Top Handle Bag by Rodo Embrace timeless summer style with this exquisite vintage top handle bag from the 1960s, a testament to the renowned Italian craftsmanship of Rodo. This charming accessory perfectly encapsulates the sophisticated yet relaxed elegance of mid-century fashion. Crafted with a beautiful woven wicker body in a classic natural hue, the bag features a distinctive boxy silhouette. The warm tone of the wicker is perfectly complemented by rich tan leather accents on the bottom corners, top trim, and a sturdy, polished top handle. Gleaming gold-tone brass hardware, including decorative corner protectors and a secure clasp closure, adds a luxurious touch and enhances the bag's vintage appeal. This Rodo bag...

This elegant vintage handbag by **Roberta di Camerino** is a refined example of Italian luxury design. Crafted from rich, textured **brown velvet**, the bag features a striking geome...

1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and original coin purse is Koret signature red leather. Upper right hand corner is cu...

1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...

A vintage brown lizzard top handle hand bag. The bag is lined in suede , and has one zip pocket, one pouch pocket and a poppe pocket. Measurements: le...

Leather Tooled Handbag-Vintage distressed leather bag Now this is COOL. This is very cool adjustable strap. Large in scale. Has 3 interior pock...

Elegant Morabito, Paris Silk Satin Triangular Form Evening Purse with leather piping. Unusual hinged faux emerald jeweled clasps on each side which open to allow complete access. Lov...

Charming Lizard Mini Purse from the 1960's retailed by Alexanders. Charming design made in Italy with top handle and outer pocket. Suede lining, 1960's Italy. 7.5" x 6.5" high x 3" h...

Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 ...

1940s Koret Black & Gold Striped Sequin Handbag w Spring-Hinge Closure: A charming bit of glitz for evening, this crepe handbag is entirely covered in sequin stripes. Lined in black ...

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 practical, the hand-strung polished wood beads create texture and interest for evening, while the velvety chenille ground lends playfulness for day. Deadstock double top handle bag of black chenille punctuated with black wood beads all over surface and handles. Interior features three total compartments including one center compartment with kiss lock clasp closure, plus one side pocket in another compartment. Fully lined in black velvet; plain chenille bottom with protective brass feet. fabric: chenille, wood, goldtone metal noteworthy: clean with compressed air repairs: none condition: deadstock with original tags measurements: width: 7” at narrowest, 9 ½” at widest height: 7” depth: 4” bottom gusset; expands to about 6” when filled mouth: opens to 8” handle: 4” drop label: Walborg (made in Japan by...

Unusual vinyl satchel made in the 1960's with newsprint articles from the UK. One article is from the "Daily, dated Nov. 16, 1968". Highlights include:...

1960s Genuine black center-belly alligator skin handbag: Tailored, accordian-pleated and structured with a padded handle, front flap closure and brushed silver-tone buckle. Medium si...

Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...

A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powerful statement accessory. Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and pavé beaded flowers front and back. Open interior compartment; kiss clasp...

A wonderful vintage snakeskin handbag. This bag is not only a beautiful colour but large enough for todays essentials. It has a flap over o...

Lovely embroidered french purse with 18th Century scenes. Lavishly silk stitch embroidered and beautifully detailed. Clasp and hilt are gilded sterl...

Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...

Unusual hard bag by Walborg of martele burnt orange lucite hand "clad" with copper Art and Crafts patterns. Extremely strange and ugly in a 70's mash up way, almost like a light fixt...

Small 1960s crocodile handbag from Artbag on Madison Avenue, NY, features an envelope style top with snap closure and double handles that attach belo...

A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a trench as it does with a cocktail dress. This one has the very modern added benefit of being large enough to hold a 12-oz bottle of water too! (Please note that due to export restrictions this item may only be shipped to a US address.) Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb...

Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Self Bead Coil Handles from the 1940's. Snap tight clasp closure. Beautiful quality. 1940's USA. 6"h x 9" x 3.5", Handles add 5" in height. Excellent con...

This is a vintage Italian handbag that exudes classic elegance with a bold, sculptural twist. The handbag is made of smooth black leather with...

Mod orange sherbert textured bag in looped raffia from the 1960's Japan. Completely hand crochet with matching crochet handle. Bag 14" x 9" x 5", Plus 5" h...

Charming 3 Dimensional Elaborately Beaded Floral 1960's Bag from Korea. Interesting "hard" bag shape design with elaborate beaded florals all over, even the handle. Silvered filigree...

MM handbag c.1960s in dark pink, the leather featuring horizontal, curved stitching resulting in a quilted effect. The faux tortoise handles echo the shape of the bag and snap together to close. A coordinating faille interior has an attached money purse...

1940s twill hand bag in a rare tone of apricot twill. The closure is made of brass and designed into a decorative curse to match the decorative grip on the double sash handle. The in...

Tiffany Pink Silk Lame Square Clutch with 14k gold tips at corners to protect for wear. Silk moire lining, with handle which folds flat. Deep Rose pink wi...

Charming Lizard Mini Satchel in deep taupe lizard skin retailed by Alexanders, New York. The scale is diminutive and striking. It doesn't hold much, but, ...

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed be...

1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Background. Absolutely charming and a very functional size handbag by one of the...

This vintage 1970s Italian handbag features a striking combination of green and black woven wicker, creating a textured and stylish design. The bag is structured with a rectangular s...

Delvaux- Collector's item rare Vintage 1950s monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase travel bag luggage. We offer more vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Good sturdy lea...

1960s Vintage Tan Crocodile Hand/Shoulder Bag A great Vintage piece in very good clean condition, the bag has a choice of a single hand carrying handle and the addition of an over s...