Delvaux Vintage Top Handle Bag burgundy box calf 1967
Designed by Geneviève Deshayes for Delvaux's charming Bonbon Collection of 1967, this delightful handbag perfectly captures the optimism and creativity of late-1960s Belgian design. Crafted in sumptuous burgundy box calf leather, its softly rounded silhouette and beautifully balanced proportions are irresistibly reminiscent of a wrapped chocolate—inviting the question of whether it should be carried or savoured. Released alongside the now-iconic Tempête, the Bonbon collection quietly followed a different path. Produced in comparatively limited numbers, it remains one of Delvaux's more discreet creations, appreciated today by collectors for its understated elegance, refined lines and timeless versatility. More than half a century later, its minimalist design feels every bit as contemporary as it did upon its introduction. This particular example is distinguished not only by its remarkable state of preservation, but also by its exceptional provenance. Carefully cherished within one of Belgium's distinguished entrepreneurial families for decades, it has been preserved with the same care and appreciation that define truly enduring objects. Now, it is ready to begin a new chapter with its next custodian. Elegant, playful and effortlessly wearable, this is more than a vintage handbag—it is a beautifully preserved piece of Belgian design history, embodying the craftsmanship, discretion and quiet luxury that continue to define the House of Delvaux.