Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Cavalcadour 50 Blue Silk Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Airsilk Duffle Cavalcadour 50 featured in Blue, Orange, White and Black.
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Hermes Duffle
Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Cavalcadour 38 Orange Silk Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Airsilk Duffle Cavalcadour 38 featured in Orange Blue, White, Green and Black.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermès 1960s Haut à Courroies HAC 45 Birkin Black Leather Carry On Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black grained leather exterior - Gold Hardware - Stamped ( U ) - 1965 - Comes with replacement dust bag - New handles from the Hermes spa Condition: The bag is in excell...
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1960s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermès Haut A Courroies HAC 50 Chocolate Brown Buffalo Leather Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Chocolate brown buffalo leather exterior - Gold Hardware - Stamped Squared E ( 2001 ) - Come With Lock/Key & Clochette Measurements (approximately in i...
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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Vintage Herbag 50 Toile Ecru Natural Tan Leather Shoulder Carry On Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Beige coated canvas exterior - The exterior is toile and has been coated to prevent water stains. The exterior has a glazing water protectant to preserve the longevity of the bag. ...
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Late 20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Red Exterior - Gold Hardware - Should Strap - Lock & Key - Stamp D ( Year 2000 ) Condition: The bag is in great shape with no major imperfections, the bag has light p...
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1990s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes 1970s Haut À Courroies HAC 50 Black Gold Veau Grènè Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black grained leather exterior - New handles ( Fresh from the Hermes spa ) - Stamped " Circle G " - 1977 - Comes with dust bag lock & key Base Of the Bag: 19.5 x 10.5 Height: ...
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1970s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Vintage 1990's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Vache Natural ravel Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Stamped " Squared C " - 1999 - Vache natural tan leather exterior - Brass Hardware Condition: The bag is in excellent vintage condition, all original, the bag has ...
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1990s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Vintage 1950's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Natural Toile Travel Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Brass Hardware - Toile Exterior - Circa latre 1950's - Absolutely amazing patina Condition: The bag presents very well considering its age. It features a rich, well-develop...
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Mid-20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
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19th Century French Top Handle Bags
Haute A Courroies Hac 50 Red Rouge H Crinoline Buffalo Duffle Travel Bag Vtg
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This bag is absolutely magnififenct
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19th Century European Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
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Hermès Duffle Bamboo vintage Bag, 1983
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Hermès Duffle Bamboo vintage Bag, 1983
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare & collectable Hermès vintage Dufffle bamboo bag of 1983. Made of bi-color gold and black leather, bamboo mat gold hardware, black canvas shoulder strap. Marked : Hermès Pari...
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1980s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermés Rare Canvas and Leather Duffle Seabag Extra Large
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermés Rare Canvas and Leather Duffle Seabag Extra Large.
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1970s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
A roomy oxblood leather duffle bag from Hermes, Paris
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1970s French Handbags and Purses
Hermès Duffle Bag Gold Samplon Travel Boston 236797 Brown Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: B in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 20.4" Width: 7.5" Height: 12.5 " Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 ...
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
Hermes Leather & Canvas Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
This bag looks like it just came from the Hermes boutique. It is in pristine condition, inside and out.
Rich navy leather accents the natural colored canvas body of the bag. ...
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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses
HERMÈS 1989 Sac DUFFLE Rouge H
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
HERMÈS 1989 Sac DUFFLE in Veau Courchevel rouge H.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Camel Hair Duffle Coat w/ Hood & Gold Toggle Buttons
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastically soft car coat from Hermes. It is made of 100% Camel Hair. There are gold tone metal and leather toggles on the front closure. Great over-size style and great ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Car Coats
HERMES Duffle Bamboo Red And Blue Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Duffle Bamboo shoulder bag from HERMES in red canvas and navy blue leather.
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1980s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte Duffle Sports Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES duffle sports bag EAU D'ORANGE VERTE. HERMES parfums gift for VIP clients.
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Hermès Chocolat Togo Paris-Bombay Duffle Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Chocolat Togo Paris-Bombay Duffle Bag PHW SKU: 118686 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Wear to corners.
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Hermes Bag Airsilk Duffle Cavalcadour 44 Blue Silk Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Airsilk Duffle Cavalcadour 44 bag featured in Blue, Orange, White and Black.
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2010s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC 60 Birkin Vache Natural Gold Hardware Tan Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Vache Natural Tan Leather Exterior ( Exceptional Condition ) - Gold Hardware ( High Polish ) - Stamped Circle s ( 1989 ) - Long Discontinued HAC 60 Measurements: Base Of ...
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Late 20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Rare Hermes Duffle Bamboo Handbag 1983
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare Hermès Duffle handbag with bamboo finishing. Letter M in a circle, 1983.
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb shoulder bag Hermès Duffle bamboo white leather, white canvas handle allowing a shoulder or shoulder strap.
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1980s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Arion Duffle Bag Coated Canvas
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 9", Width 23", Depth 13" Designer: Hermes Model: Arion Duffle Bag Coated Canvas Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Printed Silk 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Printed Silk 38, crafted from Multicolor Airsilk, features dual tall handles, and palladium hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Galop Duffle Bag Multicolor Wool 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Galop Duffle Bag Multicolor Wool 50 is a practical and chic bag perfect for your travel essentials.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Arion Duffle Bag Canvas With Leather
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Arion Duffle Bag Canvas with Leather, crafted from blue marine toile canvas and brown ebene leather, features dual leather handles, and palladium-tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Arion Duffle Bag Canvas With Leather
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Arion Duffle Bag Canvas with Leather, crafted from blue marine toile canvas and brown ebene leather, features dual leather handles, and palladium-tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Printed Silk 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 8", Width 15", Depth 8", Handle Drop 11" Designer: Hermes Model: Airsilk Duffle Bag Printed Silk 38 Exterior Materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Airsilk Duffle Bag Printed Silk 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 13", Height 8", Width 16", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Airsilk Duffle Bag Printed Silk 38 Exterior Material: Silk Exterio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Barenia Cavalcadour Airsilk 44 Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Ensure your day's essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this Hermes bag. Crafted using the best materials, the bag carries the maison's signature of artful craftsm...
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2010s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Leather Men's Women's Weekender Travel Duffle Handle Carryall Tote Bag
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Hermes Leather Men's Women's Weekender Travel Duffle Handle Carryall Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Leather Men's Women's Weekender Travel Duffle Handle Carryall Tote Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Tonal lining Zip closure Date code present Made in France Handle drop 7&qu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Hermes Vintage Black Men's Women's Duffle Sling Back Bucket CarryAll Bag
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H 13.75 in W 3 in D 3 in
Hermes Vintage Black Men's Women's Duffle Sling Back Bucket CarryAll Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Black Men's Women's Duffle Sling Back Bucket CarryAll Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in France Date code Circle W Measures 3&q...
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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Runway Leather Cognac Men's Carryall Duffle Travel Weekender Tote Bag
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H 15 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Hermes Runway Leather Cognac Men's Carryall Duffle Travel Weekender Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Runway Leather Cognac Men's Carryall Duffle Travel Weekender Tote Bag Leather Canvas Palladium hardware Suede interior Drawstring closure Made in France Date code present ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Luggage and Travel Bags
Hermes very large epsom leather drawstring duffle bag back pack
By Hermès
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Brown leather single strap sling bag with single slot interior and self tie closure at top. Stamped Circle W 1993. Measurements: Shoulder Strap 26", Height 20.5", Width 17", Depth...
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1990s Handbags and Purses
Hermes New Leather Men's Carryall Travel Weekender Duffle Tote Handle Tote Bag
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Hermes New Leather Men's Carryall Travel Weekender Duffle Tote Handle Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes NEW Leather Men's Carryall Travel Weekender Duffle Tote Handle Tote Bag Leather Palladium hardware Zipper closure Canvas lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Hermes Mustard Yellow Leather Palladium Carryall Duffle Travel Tote Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Palladium tone hardware Leather interior Turnlock closure Date code present Made in France Measures 9" W x 11.25" H x 4.5" D Includes dust bag 100% authenticity guaranteed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
2000s Hermès Hooded Montgomery Coat
By Hermès
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Hermès light blue wool hooded duffle coat. Classic collar and front closure with golden metal frogs and black leather straps.
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Early 2000s French Coats
Hermes Victoria Bag in Mustard Yellow Leather, 1993
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Travel duffle tote by Hermes from 1993 Zipper closure Two top handles Dimensions: 20" x 13" x 8" Condition: Great, with some minor outside wear
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1990s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes RD Duffle Bag Leather
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 9.5", Width 21", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: RD Duffle Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
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By Chanel
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By Hermès
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Hermes Duffle For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes duffle you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Blue and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect hermes duffle may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Hermes Duffle?
The price for a hermes duffle starts at $368 and tops out at $22,925, and on average, selling for $2,013.
Hermès for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses 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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