Vintage 1950's Mauve Satin Rhinestone Evening Bag Cocktail bag 1950s purse
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1950's mauve coloured satin handbag, decorated with an ornate frame is the perfect piece to complete your evening attire The rounded gold toned metal frame, is embel...
Vintage 1950s Italian Black Faux-Astrakhan Evening Bag with Gold Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This sophisticated 1950s Italian evening bag is a stunning example of mid-century luxury and craftsmanship. The exterior is fashioned from a rich, textured black faux-astrakhan lamb ...
Vintage 1950s Black Seed Bead Evening Bag, Mother-of-Pearl Frame
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A black seed bead evening bag, circa 1950s-1960s, with a gold-tone frame accented with mother-of-pearl. - Dense black seed bead ground across the bag body and bead-covered top handl...
1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag This exquisite 1950s Italian evening bag is a sophisticated blend of materials and textures, featuring deep blue Bakelite and luxu...
1950s Art Deco Style Cream Toned Bakelite and Leather Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chic vintage Italian mini shoulder bag is a standout piece crafted in cream Bakelite and leather, blending mid-century charm with minimalist architectural lines. The body of th...
1950s Retro High Quality Black Leather and Brass Italian Evening hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Step into an era of refined glamour with this exquisite 1950s evening handbag, where deep black croc-embossed calfskin takes center stage and the comforting weight of solid brass har...
Wadsworth 1950s Vintage Gold-Tone Minaudière Compact with Jet Beads
By Wadsworth
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptional mid-century accessory, this rare Wadsworth minaudière, coined “Pandora”, is crafted from gold-tone metal and features an elegant black jet bead design adorning the top...
c. 1950s–1960s Vintage Whiting & Davis Jet-Black Armor Mesh Shoulder Bag
Located in Honolulu, HI
A stunning, near-flawless mid-century masterwork from Whiting & Davis, the definitive American pioneer of luxury metal mesh. This evening bag captures the sophisticated glitz of ...
Vintage Whiting & Davis White Armor Mesh Drawstring Bucket Bag (c. 1950s–1960s)
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Honolulu, HI
This immaculate, museum-grade mid-century artifact is an exquisite example of Whiting & Davis’s iconic craftsmanship. Sourced in near-pristine mint condition, this vintage drawst...
1950s Pink Woven Fabric and Brass Italian Minaudière Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Italian micro handbag is a vibrant, nostalgic treasure that radiates mid-century charm and artisanal craftsmanship. The body is crafted from intricately woven fabric in a...
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...
1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Italian handbag is a striking example of mid-century Bakelite craftsmanship, showcasing the elegance and experimentation of that era’s accessory design. Made from richly...
1950s Demi Couture Gunmetal Silver Grey Silk Taffeta Vintage Dress and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble ! Features a beautiful gunmetal color with just the right amount of slight sheen. Flowers pr...
Vintage Morris Moskowitz 1950s Black Ribbed Faille Evening Clutch Bag
By Morris Moskowitz, Morris Moscowitz
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage Morris Moskowitz black evening clutch, circa 1950s.
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Lucite Vintage Handbag Purse, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 1940s box style evening bag. Marbled toffee coloured celluloid with brass hardware.circa 1950's.Handbags you wear like jewelry shell lucite gilt trim. Perfect condition. Th...
Leather Top Handle Vintage Bag / Purse, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s handbag in reptile skin leather is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship. Warm chocolate brown color with brass clasp and hardware. Two sturdy horseshoe handles. The pur...
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H 6.5 in W 2.75 in L 10 in
VINTAGE 1950's Silk Satin Evening Purse with Lucite Rhinestone Accenting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vijntage 1950's purse is composed of black silk satin. Features lucite ball accents with inset rhinestones. There is an interior compartment with silk lining. In excellent vinta...
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H 5 in W 1 in L 5 in
Vintage 1950s Rhinestone Cocktail bag 1950s rhinestone evening purse pink silver
Located in Nashville, TN
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 ...
Vintage 1950's Gold Micro Beaded Floral Handbag Crewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded evening bag, rendered in the smallest gold glass beads, accented by small crewel work embroidery stitches of blooming flowe...
1950's Vintage Beaded Clutch
Located in London, GB
1920's vintage beaded evening bag featuring ornately beaded detail on the top of the bag and on the latch. The interior of the bag is lined in black satin. Handmade in France. Mat...
1950's Vintage Joseff Box Bag
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in London, GB
1950's black satin box bag featuring gold embroidery and red and turquoise beaded detail on the top of the bag. This bag has a double strap and press stud closure. The interior of th...
1950's Rare Vintage Rhinestone Handbag
Located in London, GB
1950's rare vintage handbag in white satin covered in pink aurora borealis rhinestones. The bag is opened by pulling a red rectangular rhinestone. The interior of the bag is lined in...
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 construction, with heavy attention to detail. Features a knotted handle and a gold bar acro...
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H 5.12 in L 7.09 in
Vintage Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Chainmail and Crystal Evening Bag 1950s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Whiting & Davis Evening Bag from the 1950s. Featuring the most fabulous chainmail body, topped with an art deco style frame and crystal embellished fold over closure. Vint...
Vintage 1950s Aqua Blue Beaded Handbag
Located in London, GB
A truly prized vintage handbag from the 1950s. Dazzlingly in its shimmering textures, its evocatively rippled pattern of aqua blue beads is offset with a gold-tone frame. Its top cla...
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H 7 in W 2 in L 9 in
Vintage 1950's black satin and rhinestone wristlet handbag vintage 1950s purse
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most sumptuous black satin, accented by silver claw set rhinestones and gold toned metal hardware, this original 1950's handbag , is the perfect accessory for any vin...
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H 4.75 in W 2.75 in L 7.5 in
JOSEF Vintage 1950's Black Satin Evening Box Purse with Pave Rhinestone Top
By Josef
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Josef purse is composed of a black silk satin. Features an intricate rhinestone rhinestone applique top. Comes with a rhinestone pen, wallet, and miniature mirror. There...
Vintage 1950's Beaded Evening Bag 1950's Black Micro Beaded Cocktail Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle beads, is the perfect piece for your accessory collection. The elegant gold toned m...
1950s Vintage Gilded Metal Bag Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s vintage Italian evening bag is a stunning example of mid-century elegance. Crafted from gilded metal, it features a rectangular, hard-shell design with a sleek and sophist...
Vintage Josef Pearl with Embroidery Evening Bag Gold Metal Frame 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Josef pearl with embroidery evening bag with gold metal frame from the 1950s. This beautiful bag is hand beaded with tiny pearls, the flap closure has a gold metal frame and ...
A Vintage 1950s Black Beaded scalloped shaped evening bag with gold handle
Located in London, GB
A chic black beaded evening bag. The bag has central clasp and is lined in satin with two internal pouch pockets.It has an attractive gold chain that can be tucked inside,and so can ...
Vintage Black Beaded Shoulder Bag with Floral Detail - circa 1950's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Black Beaded Shoulder Bag with Floral Detail - circa 1950's. This beautiful bag is retro and can switch from a day to night look. It is structured, entirely beaded, and has a...
1950s Mid-Century Gold Metal Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s gold metal mesh evening bag exemplifies the elegance and glitz of Mid-Century accessories. Its warm metallic sheen, classic kiss-lock frame, and petite size make it a time...
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H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
1950s High Quality Black Leather and Brass hardware Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Italian Black Leather Evening Bag Embody classic 1950s elegance with this stunning black leather evening bag, a testament to high-quality Italian craftsmanshi...
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H 12.6 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in L 25.99 in
An Amazing 1950s Silver Metal Mesh Italian Evening Bag by Carla Carini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1950s silver metal mesh evening bag by Carla Carini captures the timeless glamour and sophistication of mid-century Italian design. Its fluid mesh exterior shimmers wi...
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H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in L 22.45 in
A 1950s High Quality Black Lucite and Brass Italian Evening Bag by Passanisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Italian evening bag by Passanisi is a striking example of mid-century luxury and craftsmanship. Designed with high-quality black Lucite and brass, it exudes sophistication...
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H 5 in W 1.7 in L 10 in
Vintage 1950s cream beaded purse 1950s cream beaded clutch bag evening bag
By Coblentz
Located in Nashville, TN
This intricately beaded 1950's clutch bag, on a base of white cotton voile, embellished with a swirling pattern of pearlescent rocaille beads in an undulating design, is the perfect ...
1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Chainmail Evening Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage 1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Chainmail Mesh Mini Evening Purse with Unique Clasp & Small Chain Strap and Cardboard Beneath the Peach Satin Liner to give the Purse Structure & ...
1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Chainmail Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage 1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Chainmail Mesh Mini Evening Purse with Unique Clasp & Small Chain Strap.
Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage micro-beaded evening bag. Exquisite item and technique. Gilt metal crystal set frame features a ivory silk interior. Appears unused.
Vintage Chanel Bag - 1950's - Rare Very Early Example of 2.55 Chain
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 1950's Chanel bag in brown jersey. Gorgeous bag in excellent condition for its age. One of the very earliest examples of the 2.55 chain. This handbag is from the estate of a ...
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
Saks Fifth Avenue Vintage Evening Minaudière Polished Resin Clutch Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A striking vintage evening minaudière created for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely dating to the late 1960s. Crafted in Italy, the structured case is formed from polished resin designe...
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir Teal Silk Gown, FW 2009, Size 38, NWT
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingston, NY
This brand-new-with-tags (NWT - priced at $6590) Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir gown, attributed to Fall-Winter 2009 under Stefano Pilati’s creative direction, represents a rare jew...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$1,195
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse The purse is a vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of silver (crab hallmark) "HERMÈS" and crab hallmark enbraved on one...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful early 1960's ivory basket bag, accented by pearlescent lucite handles, is just the piece to add to your vintage accessory collection. The elegant rectangle shape is ...
Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...
Vintage 1920's Cream Floral Lace Day Dress 1920s Lace Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold. The rounded neckline of the dress, is framed by a simple shou...
MISSONI gold & white viscose 2022 LUREX CROCHET BEACH Dress 40 S
By Missoni
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Missoni Mare beach cover-up dress in metallic gold and white sheer crochet knit (67% viscose, 21% cupro, 12% polyester - please note the content tag is missing) c...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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