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Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
. With a beautiful light patina on the brass. Made in the 1950s. The Bakelite bags are original in dove
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp

Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp

H 9.85 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's. Completely outfitted as a vanity case with
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1930s American Novelty Bags

Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch

Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch

H 5 in D 1 in L 9.5 in
Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse from the 1950's. Unusual shape with curved handles decorated with
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's
Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's

Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere

Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere

Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret Double Pouch Bag in black calf leather with caramel bakelite trim. A practical attached
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1940s American Top Handle Bags

Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag
Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag

Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag

Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved
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1930s American Top Handle Bags

Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag

Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag

1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag. The bag is a striking
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Mid-20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag
1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag

1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag

H 4.73 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, featuring deep blue Bakelite and luxurious blue leather with an embossed snakeskin pattern. The structured
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag
1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag

1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag

H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in L 19.69 in
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

H 9 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and hand coloured Bakelite frame, the handle is made from celluloid, typical of many of the designs of
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s

A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s

H 8.75 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes
1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes

1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes

H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in L 24.02 in
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised floral motifs, with
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.

A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.

H 8 in W 10 in D 2 in L 10 in
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
coloured thin Bakelite. Piped in cream silk, and beautifully lined, with cream silk and silk flower trim
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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single
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1940s American Top Handle Bags

1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle

1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle

Size: Medium Capacity
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
famous, this rare enamel plated mesh version also features a unique Bakelite top frame and chain handle
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1940s American Top Handle Bags

Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s

Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s

H 6 in W 12 in D 2.5 in
Christian Dior "Samurai" Bakelite and Pink Leather Bucket Bag, 2007
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Italy) Bakelite and pink leather bucket bag. Bag with a serial number. 2007 Fall
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Early 2000s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Christian Dior "Samurai" Bakelite and Pink Leather Bucket Bag, 2007
Christian Dior "Samurai" Bakelite and Pink Leather Bucket Bag, 2007

Christian Dior "Samurai" Bakelite and Pink Leather Bucket Bag, 2007

H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
did many early celluloid/Bakelite pieces from the 1920s, think of the jewelled snake bracelets etc
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 9 in
A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
. Many bakelite and celluloid bags from this period in France sported highly imaginative and decorative
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1920s French Novelty Bags

A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.

A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.

H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in L 10 in

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Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware
By Morris Moscowitz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
tortoise shell colored bakelite chained handle. The bakelite handle is composed from two bakelite chains
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware
Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware

Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware

H 5.5 in D 2.25 in L 8.5 in
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Apple juice Bakelite Frame and Black Bakelite clasp
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1920s English Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame

Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame

H 6.3 in W 6.3 in
Prada Leather and Denil bag with Bakelite Hardware
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Denim and leather axi bag with bakelite hardware. Really good condition, just some light
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Leather and Denil bag with Bakelite Hardware
Prada Leather and Denil bag with Bakelite Hardware

Prada Leather and Denil bag with Bakelite Hardware

Valentino Bakelite Mini Bag
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite mini purse by Valentino Red Abstract floral motif Gem encrusted Open top Single Pocket
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Novelty Bags

Valentino Bakelite Mini Bag
Valentino Bakelite Mini Bag

Valentino Bakelite Mini Bag

Gucci Vintage Bakelite Bag
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Iconic and rare Gucci bag Vintage from the 60's Leather Brown color Bakelite handle Golden and
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Vintage Bakelite Bag
Gucci Vintage Bakelite Bag

Gucci Vintage Bakelite Bag

H 6.3 in D 2.96 in L 9.45 in
Chanel leather and bakelite bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Brown leather quilted handbag. Bakelite clasp and handle. Authenticity
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1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel leather and bakelite bag
Chanel leather and bakelite bag

Chanel leather and bakelite bag

Yves Saint Laurent Handbag with Bakelite Handle
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Handbag with bakelite handle. Additional information
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1970s French Novelty Bags

Yves Saint Laurent Handbag with Bakelite Handle
Yves Saint Laurent Handbag with Bakelite Handle

Yves Saint Laurent Handbag with Bakelite Handle

H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Carved applejuice Bakelite "Scottie Dog" handbag, English 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
lining and the money/change purse set inside, typical of this period. The Bakelite is perfect, the two
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1930s British Novelty Bags

Carved applejuice Bakelite "Scottie Dog" handbag, English 1930s
Carved applejuice Bakelite "Scottie Dog" handbag, English 1930s

Carved applejuice Bakelite "Scottie Dog" handbag, English 1930s

H 8 in D 1 in L 10 in
Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
frame and closure, a rusty bakelite handle, a brown silk lining. Bottom Length: 11,4 in. ( 29cm
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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag
Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag

Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag

H 7.49 in W 3.15 in L 11.42 in
Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite. 1st, you have the option of having either a black-patent, or you can have a black silk bag, or
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1940s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag
Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag

Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag

Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Small Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Vintage Bag- Pristine; It appears never carried and has been
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Small Shoulder Bag
Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Small Shoulder Bag

Chanel Black and Cream Bakelite Small Shoulder Bag

H 5.5 in D 2 in L 6.5 in
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap- Excellent Plus Condition Rare and
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap Bag
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap Bag

Chanel Beige Lambskin and Bakelite Vintage Classic Flap Bag

H 9 in D 3 in L 11 in
Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998. This handbag is in
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998
Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998

Chanel Vintage Mustard Lambkin Quilted Handbag with Bakelite Chain - circa 1998

1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Lanvin Paris vintage bag 70s green, in velvet with bakelite handle, shoulder strap with gold chain
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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag
1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag

1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag

H 11.82 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's. This bag is in
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's
Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's

Vintage Multicolor Decoupage Printed Handbag with Bakelite Handle - circa 1950's

1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle: Brass hardware at
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1940s American Top Handle Bags

1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle

1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle

Size: Medium
Bonwit Teller Leather Handbag with Bakelite Hardware Vintage 60s Made in Italy
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
box calfskin leather, this bag is quality made: it features two top handles and Bakelite hardware! It
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags

Bonwit Teller Leather Handbag with Bakelite Hardware Vintage 60s Made in Italy
Bonwit Teller Leather Handbag with Bakelite Hardware Vintage 60s Made in Italy

Bonwit Teller Leather Handbag with Bakelite Hardware Vintage 60s Made in Italy

H 7.25 in D 3.2 in L 9.5 in
2000s Chanel Black Bag with Bakelite
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Chanel black bag with bakelite. Rare item.
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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

2000s Chanel Black Bag with Bakelite
2000s Chanel Black Bag with Bakelite

2000s Chanel Black Bag with Bakelite

W 14.18 in D 4.34 in L 12.6 in
Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art deco bakelite framed purse frame set with pastes remounted by "Revivals" in the 1980's
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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag
Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag

Bakelite and Crystal Deco Satin Bag

Turtle Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather and Carved Bakelite
Located in Chicago, IL
flap covered zipper. The head and legs are marbled bakelite (or catalin) that is semi-translucent
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1950s Novelty Bags

Turtle Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather and Carved Bakelite
Turtle Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather and Carved Bakelite

Turtle Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather and Carved Bakelite

H 14.5 in W 8.25 in D 2.5 in
Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved
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1930s American Top Handle Bags

Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag

Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag

1940's Bakelite Box Bag with Trapunto Quilted Panels
Located in New Hope, PA
and bottom of the bag are made from butterscotch colored bakelite. The strap and inset panels are made
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1940s American Novelty Bags

1940's Bakelite Box Bag with Trapunto Quilted Panels
1940's Bakelite Box Bag with Trapunto Quilted Panels

1940's Bakelite Box Bag with Trapunto Quilted Panels

H 5 in W 7.25 in D 3 in
Vintage Gucci 1960s Leather & Bakelite Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 1960s Gucci purse in mustard yellow leather with black bakelite top handle and clasp. Gold
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Gucci 1960s Leather & Bakelite Top Handle Bag
Vintage Gucci 1960s Leather & Bakelite Top Handle Bag

Vintage Gucci 1960s Leather & Bakelite Top Handle Bag

art deco apple green bakelite & rhinestone minaudiere 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful and totally original 1920s Art Deco apple green bakelite minaudiere. Featuring a case
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

art deco apple green bakelite & rhinestone minaudiere 1920s
art deco apple green bakelite & rhinestone minaudiere 1920s

art deco apple green bakelite & rhinestone minaudiere 1920s

W 4.53 in D 2.96 in
1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare Avant de Dormir Italia bakelite clutch. Rare model of 1960's Pop Art vintage, Made in Italy
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch
1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch

1960s Pop Art Avant de Dormir Red Bakelite Clutch

H 3.94 in D 1.97 in L 5.91 in
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Black Leather HANDBAG Flap Purse w/ BAKELITE HANDLE Rare
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
. Comes with its original GUCCI dustbag Further comments: Beautiful BAKELITE handle & closure. Matching
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1960s Italian Tote Bags

GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Black Leather HANDBAG Flap Purse w/ BAKELITE HANDLE Rare
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Black Leather HANDBAG Flap Purse w/ BAKELITE HANDLE Rare

GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Black Leather HANDBAG Flap Purse w/ BAKELITE HANDLE Rare

H 6.75 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Carved Bakelite, exotic black leather handbag, by Salisbury's, English, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
decorative. Crowned with beautifully carved opaque amber Bakelite 'wings', the combination of the black and
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

Carved Bakelite, exotic black leather handbag, by Salisbury's, English, 1930s
Carved Bakelite, exotic black leather handbag, by Salisbury's, English, 1930s

Carved Bakelite, exotic black leather handbag, by Salisbury's, English, 1930s

H 7.75 in D 1.8 in Dm 10.5 in L 8 in
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Navy Blue Leather HANDBAG Tote PURSE w/ Bakelite
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant navy blue leather vintage handbag from the 70s by GUCCI, featuring bakelite emebellishment
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags

GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Navy Blue Leather HANDBAG Tote PURSE w/ Bakelite
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Navy Blue Leather HANDBAG Tote PURSE w/ Bakelite

GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Navy Blue Leather HANDBAG Tote PURSE w/ Bakelite

H 7 in W 10.25 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's. This vintage bag
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1940s Shoulder Bags

Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's

Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's

A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful and quite unique subject for this handbag! Made from carved and hand painted Bakelite
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s
A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s

A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s

H 8.5 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in L 8.5 in
A brown leather handbag, with a carved amber Bakelite handle, English, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Bakelite handle, rigid and securely fixed. With the typical change/notes inside purse (the leather side
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

A brown leather handbag, with a carved amber Bakelite handle, English, 1930s
A brown leather handbag, with a carved amber Bakelite handle, English, 1930s

A brown leather handbag, with a carved amber Bakelite handle, English, 1930s

H 8.6 in W 10.5 in D 2 in L 10.5 in
Bakelite and Leather Pochette / Clutch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fun and fabulous bag in wonderful condition.One large interior compartment with a small pocket to the side, fabric lined and wrist strap.
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1940s American Luggage and Travel Bags

Bakelite and Leather Pochette / Clutch
Bakelite and Leather Pochette / Clutch

Bakelite and Leather Pochette / Clutch

H 7 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940's bakelite frame purse with black corde body. This bag is circa World War II when
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag
Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag

Retro Bakelite Frame Black Corde Hand Bag

H 9 in W 9 in
Large and Sculptural Handbag with Bakelite Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous handbag in excellent condition. The positive and negative space makes this a special piece.
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1960s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Large and Sculptural Handbag with Bakelite Handle
Large and Sculptural Handbag with Bakelite Handle

Large and Sculptural Handbag with Bakelite Handle

H 17 in W 14 in D 3 in
Art Deco handbag purse with huge bakelite clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Handbag with Swirled Tortoiseshell Bakelite, with large, Rolled-over top clasps with black
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1930s English Top Handle Bags

Art Deco handbag purse with huge bakelite clasp
Art Deco handbag purse with huge bakelite clasp

Art Deco handbag purse with huge bakelite clasp

Chanel Vintage Denim Handbag and brown bakelite Handle
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel vintage denim handbag with handle in brown bakelite. Good vintage condition some light wear
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Denim Handbag and brown bakelite Handle
Chanel Vintage Denim Handbag and brown bakelite Handle

Chanel Vintage Denim Handbag and brown bakelite Handle

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather and Bakelite Vintage bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Vintage bag in Lambskin Leather and bakelite hardware and handles Really good condition
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather and Bakelite Vintage bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather and Bakelite Vintage bag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather and Bakelite Vintage bag

Chanel Vintage White Leather Small Flap Bag with Bakelite Strap
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Vintage White Leather Flap Bag- Excellent Condition The Bakelite twist lock and chain
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Late 20th Century Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage White Leather Small Flap Bag with Bakelite Strap
Chanel Vintage White Leather Small Flap Bag with Bakelite Strap

Chanel Vintage White Leather Small Flap Bag with Bakelite Strap

H 6.5 in D 2 in L 6 in
Chanel Vintage White Leather Camellia Day Bag with Bakelite Handles
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Vintage White Leather Camellia Day Bag- EXCELLENT The rounded Bakelite handles add interest
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage White Leather Camellia Day Bag with Bakelite Handles
Chanel Vintage White Leather Camellia Day Bag with Bakelite Handles

Chanel Vintage White Leather Camellia Day Bag with Bakelite Handles

H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 3 in
Chanel Denim Shoulder Bag with bakelite Chain and Lock
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Collectible Chanel Denim shoulder bag with handles and lock in plexi. Really good condition Coming with cardSize 28x16 cm
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Denim Shoulder Bag with bakelite Chain and Lock
Chanel Denim Shoulder Bag with bakelite Chain and Lock

Chanel Denim Shoulder Bag with bakelite Chain and Lock

Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Apple juice Coloured Bakelite Card Case fitted with Skeleton backed Watch set into the lid
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch
Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch

Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch

Sculptural Calfskin and Bakelite Architectural Purse
Located in Lambertville, NJ
unusual bakelite architectural handles. The bakelite is in very good condition, with no issues. This
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Lanvin bakelite evening minaudière bag with silk tassels and silk strap. c. 80s

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Bakelite Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of bakelite bags. Our collection of bakelite bags includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of bakelite bags over the years, but those made by Koret and Yves Saint Laurent are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Bakelite Bags?

Prices for bakelite bags can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $361 and can go as high as $4,800, while these items, on average, fetch $595.

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 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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