Hermès Kelly 35 Sellier Chocolat Ardennes Gold Hardware

Details:

• Color: Chocolat

• Hardware: Gold

• Leather: Ardennes
  

• Year / Stamp: 1997 A

• Condition: Vintage with minor signs of wear throughout 

• Inclusions: Strap, Lock, Keys, and Clochette

There is a particular charm to a vintage Kelly: the silhouette is immediately recognizable, yet the leather, construction, and age can reveal a chapter of Hermès that is no longer being produced today.

This Kelly 35 Sellier is crafted in Chocolat Ardennes leather, a discontinued Hermès leather valued for its firm structure, fine grain, and ability to hold the architectural lines of the Kelly beautifully. The rich brown tone, paired with Gold hardware, gives the bag a warm, understated elegance that feels distinctly timeless.

Dating to 1997 (A), this piece comes from an era when the Kelly’s structured Sellier construction was especially emblematic of the maison’s craftsmanship. The sharply defined edges and precise stitching give the silhouette its signature sculptural character, while the larger 35cm size adds a sense of presence.

The bag is in vintage condition with minor signs of wear throughout, preserving the character expected of a nearly three-decade-old piece.

Complete with its strap, lock, keys, and clochette, this vintage Kelly offers collectors the opportunity to own a classic Sellier silhouette in a discontinued Hermès leather and a beautifully rich Chocolat palette.