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1950s High Quality Bakelite and Woven White Cotton Italian Hand-Bag

$533.49
£394.32
€450VAT Included
CA$735.82
A$740.13
CHF 431.25
MX$9,017.39
NOK 4,959.69
SEK 5,087.65
DKK 3,430.72

About the Item

This exquisite 1950s Italian handbag is a prime example of mid-century resort elegance, combining artisanal texture with high-style industrial materials. The body of the bag is expertly crafted from heavy, woven white cotton in a structured geometric pattern that offers a crisp, architectural look. This soft textile is brilliantly contrasted by a sculptural frame and oversized spherical clasp made of polished white colored Bakelite, which provides a warm, translucent glow reminiscent of real mother pearl.. The bag features a distinctive double-handle design, also rendered in smooth Bakelite, ensuring a comfortable and sophisticated carry. Its interior is surprisingly spacious for a vintage evening bag, lined with clean fabric that reflects the high quality of Italian accessories from the post-war era. This piece perfectly captures the transitional glamour of the 1950s, making it a rare and wearable collector's item for those who appreciate the marriage of organic fibers and early plastics. It remains in remarkable vintage condition, with the white cotton exceptionally well-preserved and the Bakelite hardware retaining a brilliant, high-gloss finish.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Aci Castello, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU741328792632

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