Vintage Celine Macadam Wood Toggle Flap Bag

Description

Some bags don't just carry your things — they carry a whole era with them. This vintage Céline mini flap bag is a straight shot back to the house's Macadam heyday, wrapped in that instantly recognizable coated canvas print in deep espresso brown, trimmed edge to edge in warm cognac leather. The gold twist-lock closure and the round enameled "Céline Paris" charm swinging from its little gold chain are the kind of details that made this era of Céline so covetable. Comes with its coordinating leather crossbody strap, so it moves from hand-carry to shoulder in seconds. Tan leather interior, zip pocket, and an interior date stamp confirming this is the real vintage deal — not a reissue, not a reproduction. 

Preserving pieces like this one is what we're all about: fewer new bags made, more good ones kept in circulation.

Condition

Gold-tone hardware shows moderate tarnish and brassing, most noticeable on the flip-lock plate — a natural sign of the bag's age rather than mishandling. The cognac leather trim and handle retain lovely color with only light surface wear consistent with vintage use, no cracking or dryness. Canvas is clean throughout with no staining or transfer. Interior lining is bright, unmarked, and structurally sound, with all stitching intact. Interior stamped "CELINE PARIS / MADE IN ITALY" with artisan code "DM86," confirming authenticity and era of production.

Measurements

W 9.4 x H 6.7 x D 3.1 in (Approx)
Shoulder Drop: 19.7 in (Approx)
Handle Drop: 5.5 in (Approx)