Céline Vintage Celine Smooth Leather Flat Clutch c. 1980s Dark Brown

A flat clutch in dark brown smooth leather, anchored by a small gold-tone plaque
at the lower front corner bearing Celine’s horse-carriage (Sulky) motif — a
discreetly emblematic detail of the brand’s earlier era. The silhouette is
softly structured yet minimal, with clean lines and a substantial gold-tone zip
closure running the length of the top edge, designed for handheld carry.
The exterior is rendered in dense, even-grained leather with a subtle sheen,
while the interior reveals a black leather lining and a single main compartment.
The gold-tone hardware, including the zipper and the Sulky plaque, is unengraved
apart from the motif itself, with all elements presenting in excellent condition
aside from faint surface scratches visible upon close inspection.
This clutch likely dates to the late 1970s to 1980s, during the Céline Vipiana
era, as indicated by the use of the Sulky carriage emblem and the absence of
overt logo hardware or interior stamping. The minimalist approach to branding
and the emphasis on material quality are hallmarks of Vipiana’s direction,
preceding the logo-driven identity that emerged in later decades.
No accessories are present with this piece, and no interior label or serial
number is visible in the current images.
Condition: Very Good — minor surface scratches to leather and hardware; interior
lining clean and intact.
Material: Smooth leather exterior and black leather lining with gold-tone
hardware
Colour: Dark brown exterior with black leather interior and gold-tone hardware
Dimensions: W 33 × H 18 × D 9 cm
Made in: France