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Hermes Patchwork

Hermes Patchwork Silk Scarf
Hermes Patchwork Silk Scarf

Hermes Patchwork Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes collectible patchwork silk scarf in red and white.

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Hermès cardigan
Hermès cardigan

Hermès cardigan

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - (Made in Italy) Mosaic patchwork and silk cardigan.

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Hermès "Carré en Carrés" Rare Silk Scarf
Hermès "Carré en Carrés" Rare Silk Scarf

Hermès "Carré en Carrés" Rare Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Carré En Carrés Patchwork Motif scarf is 100% silk, features multi prints, and rolled edges.

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Hermès casaque porcelain Patchwork Saddle ashtray

Hermès casaque porcelain Patchwork Saddle ashtray

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Preloved, never used with box. Porcelain. Color: casaque. Size: L 20 x W 16 cm. PR11802

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Hermes Rare Green Courchevel and Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag
Hermes Rare Green Courchevel and Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag

Hermes Rare Green Courchevel and Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really rare Hermes shoulder bag perfect for Hermes collectors and lovers in green courchevel leather and patchwork of other different leather Good condiiton but it presents some s...

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Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere silk 140cm shawl scarf
Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere silk 140cm shawl scarf

Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere silk 140cm shawl scarf

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, ON

Hermes Patchwork Horse by Nigel Peake. Cashmere silk 140cm shawl scarf - Pink, blue, green, purple.

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Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere Shawl 140 Nigel Peake New SOLDOUT COLOR
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By Hermès, Alice Shirley

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Cashmere Shawl/Scarf Patchwork Horse Shawl Designed by Nigel Peake Cashmere shawl large 140cmShawl in cashmere and silk with hand-rolled edges (70% cashmere, 30 % silk).

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Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere Shawl 140 Nigel Peake New Turquoise Green
Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere Shawl 140 Nigel Peake New Turquoise Green

Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere Shawl 140 Nigel Peake New Turquoise Green

By Alice Shirley

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Cashmere Shawl/Scarf Patchwork Horse Shawl Designed by Nigel Peake Cashmere shawl large 140cmShawl in cashmere and silk with hand-rolled edges (70% cashmere, 30 % silk).

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Hermes cashmere silk shawl 140cm - Patchwork Horse
Hermes cashmere silk shawl 140cm - Patchwork Horse

Hermes cashmere silk shawl 140cm - Patchwork Horse

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, ON

Hermes cashmere and silk shawl in large 140 cm size.

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HERMES ivory cashmere PATCHWORK KNIT TURTLENECK Sweater 34 XS

HERMES ivory cashmere PATCHWORK KNIT TURTLENECK Sweater 34 XS

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès turtleneck sweater ivory cashmere (100%). Features a patchwork made of different knit styles.

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Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere Shawl 140 Nigel Peake New Turquoise Green
Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere Shawl 140 Nigel Peake New Turquoise Green

Hermes Patchwork Horse Cashmere Shawl 140 Nigel Peake New Turquoise Green

By Alice Shirley

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Cashmere Shawl/Scarf Patchwork Horse Shawl Designed by Nigel Peake Cashmere shawl large 140cmShawl in cashmere and silk with hand-rolled edges (70% cashmere, 30 % silk).

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Cashmere & Silk Patchwork Horse 140 Shawl By Nigel Peake
Hermès Cashmere & Silk Patchwork Horse 140 Shawl By Nigel Peake

Hermès Cashmere & Silk Patchwork Horse 140 Shawl By Nigel Peake

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Hermès Cashmere & Silk Patchwork Horse 140 Shawl By Nigel Peake Pink shawl crafted from cashmere and silk blend, designed by Nigel Peake.

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermes Claudia Hair Scrunchie New w/ Box
Hermes Claudia Hair Scrunchie New w/ Box

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Claudia Scrunchie. In Multicolor patchwork printed silk.

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Hermes Patchwork Silk Twill Shawl 140cm
Hermes Patchwork Silk Twill Shawl 140cm

Hermes Patchwork Silk Twill Shawl 140cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes patchwork summer silk twill shawl consisting of four 70cm scarves ("Jockey" "Circus" "Aux Sports d'Hiver" and "Promenades de Paris") sewn together.

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Hermes Patchwork Christmas Tree
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Hermes Patchwork Christmas Tree

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H 78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Hermes Patchwork Christmas Tree

Located in Cathedral City, CA

THIS UNIQUE SCULPTURAL CHRISTMAS TREE WAS CREATED BY THE FASHION HOUSE,HERMES,FOR THE EXHIBITION "LES SAPINS DE NOEL DES CREATEURS" AT THE CENTRE POMPIDOU,PARIS,FRANCE.

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Hermes "Patchwork" Collection Cake and Coffee Set
Hermes "Patchwork" Collection Cake and Coffee Set

Hermes "Patchwork" Collection Cake and Coffee Set

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Hermes Paris made in France Coffee set collection “Patchwork” five coffee cups and saucer: Jonque, Auban et Galion porcelain.

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TRES CHIC Hermes 140cm Silk and Cashmere Shawl 'Patchwork Horses' by Nigel Peake
TRES CHIC Hermes 140cm Silk and Cashmere Shawl 'Patchwork Horses' by Nigel Peake

TRES CHIC Hermes 140cm Silk and Cashmere Shawl 'Patchwork Horses' by Nigel Peake

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

The epitome of luxury and style. This beautiful Hermes Silk & Cashmere shawl, 'Patchwork Horses' by Nigel Peake was designed in 2012.

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Hermes Cashmere and Silk Shawl
Hermes Cashmere and Silk Shawl

Hermes Cashmere and Silk Shawl

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Size: 140 x 140 cm

Hermes Cashmere and Silk Shawl

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Wonderful Hermès 140x 140 cm Patchwork large carré In very good condition - delivered in its original Hermès box.

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Hermes Patchwork For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes patchwork for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in beige and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, gray and more. If you’re looking for a hermes patchwork from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN, Hermès and Fendi are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Patchwork?

On average, a hermes patchwork on 1stDibs sells for $1,025, while they’re typically $390 on the low end and $106,860 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Hermès

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.