CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Medium Flap Bag is crafted from classic blue denim with the signature chocolate bar quilted pattern, offering a modern yet timeless aesthetic...
Chanel Yellow Floral Multicolor Canvas Bucket Bag circa 2003
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Yellow Floral Multicolor Canvas Bucket Bag from circa 2003 is a vibrant and eye-catching accessory that combines playful design with sophisticated craftsmanship. Featuring a l...
CHANEL Bowling Bag in Iridescent Beige Lambskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL Bowling bag in iridescent beige leather. 'Bowling' bag in golden beige grained leather from Maison Chanel. Golden jewelry. Zip closure. The interior is in smooth beige lambski...
Chanel Black Lambskin Bijoux Chain Jumbo Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Black Lambskin Bijoux Chain Jumbo Single Flap Bag Own a definitive piece of Chanel history with this rare Single Flap Jumbo. Dating from the 2006-2008 era, this bag is define...
Chanel Medium Classic Flap Dark Champagne Swarovski Crystal Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap. Secondary Market Design done by a Miami artisan. Hand Embellished with authentic Swarovski crystals or acrylic pearls. This authentic Ch...
Chanel Black Nylon Matelasse Chain Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
This shoulder bag features a nylon body, silver-tone chain straps, zip around detail, front flap with interlocking CC twist lock closure, top zip closure, exterior slip pocket and in...
Chanel Jumbo XL Dark Blue Navy Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
navy blue foldover top with magnetic fastening logo patch to the front internal zip-fastening pocket internal pocket
Chanel Black Denim Coco Mark Tote Bag circa Y2K
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black Denim Coco Mark Tote Bag circa Y2K is a stylish and iconic accessory that blends casual chic with luxury craftsmanship. Crafted from durable black denim, this tote e...
Chanel 2007 Black Vinyl Mesh Duffle Bag, Excellent Condition
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Vinyl & Mesh Sports Line Duffle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4507 Brand: Chanel Model: Sports Line Duffle Bag Type: Tote, Shoulder, Travel Serial Number: 11545811 A...
CHANEL beige jersey CLASSIC MINI SQUARE FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Jersey Quilted Mini Square Flap in beige is an elegant, vintage shoulder bag perfect for both day and evening wear.
Chanel 2000s Red Navy Reversible Puffy Leather Cocoon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Red and Navy Puffy Leather Cocoon Tote Bag in excellent condition. Red puffy leather exterior quilted in a wide horizontal striped pattern with CC logo quilted along bottom an...
Chanel Multicolored Canvas Bag, 2003/2004
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Multicolored canvas bag, leather and wooden handles. It is accompanied by a scarf in cotton cheesecloth. Serial number and authenticity card present. Collect...
Chanel Reissue XL Black Quilted Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Patent Leather Reissue Flap Bag XL Shoulder Bag Spacious carry-all version of the classic Chanel Reissue Flap Bag featured in the XL size, rendered in b...
Chanel Beige Quilted Leather GST Grand Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost. A true icon of early 2000s luxury, this stun...
Chanel Classic Flap Bag in light pink Python leather
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Chanel timeless bag in light pink python leather, silver hardware. Condition: Really good, to note: color tone slightly faded (doesn't affects the final appearance). Packing/acce...
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Product Details CB1688 Brand: Chanel Model: Square Mini Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 8859251 Age...
Chanel Burgundy Caviar Leather Square Quilted Shoulder Bag Tote
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Chanel quilted burgundy caviar leather shoulder bag tote in excellent condition. Square quilted burgundy caviar leather exterior trimmed with silver hardware and 2 large e...
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} Gold hardware White/multicolour All-over graphic Chanel print Glitter detailing Slidin...
CHANEL black leather CAMELLIA CHOCOLATE BAR MINI FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Camellia Chocolate Bar Mini Flap Bag is crafted from luxurious black leather and features the iconic "chocolate bar" quilted pattern. A delicate camellia f...
Chanel Black Mesh Sport Bag With Expandable Snap Detail
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Medium sized Chanel black mesh sport bag with expandable snap detail 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Silver hardware Lambskin leather detail Rubber Chanel stamped logo Zipper closure Interi...
Chanel Camelia 5 Black on Black Lambskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CC Chanel Camelia 5 Black on Black Lambskin Flap 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver hardware Magnetic tab flap closure Patent leather piping and CC logo detail Black camelia flower Inte...
2009 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Biarritz Grey Wool Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld grey wool “Paris-Biarritz” tote bag featuring a diamond quilted pattern, black patent leather details, leather handles, a top zip opening, silver-tone hardwa...
Chanel 2006 Minaudière Crystal Rhinestone Evening Gala Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Crystal Rhinestone Evening Gala Clutch Bag Year: 2006 Black glitter patent leather minaudière clutch from Chanel Pre-Owned featuring a crystal interlocking 'CC' ...
Chanel 2004 Vintage Black Shearling Satin Drawstring Tassel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Vintage Black Shearling Satin Drawstring Tassel Bag Circa 2003-2004 {Vintage 20 Years} Gunmetal hardware Classic interwoven leather chain Drawstring closure Alternati...
Chanel Small Gold Reissue Classic Small Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Whipstitch Flap Bag Metallic gold reissue quilted leather medium-small Chanel bag with gunmetal hardware, contrast fabric whipstitch trim throughout, dual leather and chain-...
Chanel Black White Tweed Vintage Interwoven Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black White Tweed Vintage Interwoven Classic Flap Bag Year: 2004-2005 Black and creme tweed Chanel Small Flap bag with ruthenium hardware, convertible shoulder strap with ch...
Chanel 2005 Caviar Cerf Executive Business Timeless Large Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Caviar Cerf Executive Business Timeless Large Tote Bag Year: 2005 Gold hardware Red burgundy caviar leather Quilted CC logo on the front Tall leather shoulder straps N...
Chanel Blue Denim Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Medium Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Blue Denim Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Medium Satchel Two Woven Chain-link And Denim Handles Zip-around Closure Interior Zip, Slip And Pouch Pockets Denim Canvas Lining Silver H...
Chanel Black Caviar Medallion Tote Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Oakland, CA
The Chanel Medallion Tote was produced in one size and measures approximately 12.5 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a 6.5-inch handle drop. It was in...
Chanel 2009 Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Maxi Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Maxi Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1457 Brand: Chanel Model: Maxi Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Seri...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4588 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody ...
2009 CHANEL Calfskin Leather Mini Shopper Tote Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stylish Chanel mini shopper tote bag is crafted of calfskin leather in black with letters CHANEL in white fabric sewn on the front. Karl Lagerfeld once admitted to collecting ch...
Chanel 2007 Vintage Calfskin Satchel Bowler Medium Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Vintage Calfskin Satchel Bowler Medium Tote Bag Year: 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} Antique finish silver hardware CC detail at front Two handles Zip around top closure CC ...
Chanel Limited Edition Distressed Calfskin Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Calfskin Distressed Classic Limited Edition Double Flap Bag 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Distressed quilted calfskin leather Double layer flap closure Silver hardware Classic int...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Beige Camelia Canvas Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Beige Camelia Canvas Small Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Beige Grey Woven Canvas Silver hardware Magnetic tab flap closure Patent leather piping and CC logo d...
CHANEL black 2004 MIRROR & LIPSTICK SATIN MINI Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2004 Mirror & Lipstick shoulder bag in black quilted satin. The design features the classic silver-tone CC turn lock, chain shoulder-strap and is lined in a ton...
Chanel Beige Tweed Fringe Organic Crochet Nature Small Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel small sized beige nature tweed crochet flap 2009 Antique gold hardware Large CC logo Magnetic clasp closure Interior beige canvas lining Interior center zippered pocket Flat ...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4591 Brand: Chanel Model: Mini Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number: ...
Chanel “2.55” Red Patent Quilted Baguette Bag, S/S 2008
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection (Look 19), this 2.55 Baguette Bag reinterprets one of the house’s most legendary icons through a contemporary, e...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Rhinestone Embellished Strass Bling Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL Pre-Owned 2005 rhinestone-embellished clutch Designed with minimalistic straight lines, this clutch from Chanel playfully shimmers with the sunlight. All over, it’s covered wi...
Chanel Black White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black fur Chanel multi color tweed flap with CC logo clasp Fall/Winter 2005 Silver hardware Interior flap black lambskin lining Soft black graffiti interior lining Classic center z...
Chanel Python Print Mesh Charm Minaudière Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
circa 2006-2008 black top clip fastening chain-link shoulder strap logo print to the top main compartment Made in Italy
Chanel Black Fuchsia Lambskin Lined 2008 CC Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
circa 2008 black/fuchsia lambskin diamond quilting signature interlocking CC logo leather and chain-link shoulder strap front flap closure main compartment internal zip-fastening poc...
Chanel 2006 Black Lambskin Diamond Quilted Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
circa 2005-2006 black lambskin diamond quilting leather and chain-link shoulder strap front flap closure signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening main compartment internal patch...
Chanel Rock in Moscow Abstract Print Nylon Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking and collectible piece from Chanel, the 'Rock in Moscow' Accordion Flap Bag is crafted from metallic grey padded nylon featuring an abstract quilted pattern that gives it a...
CHANEL black leather 2002 CHAIN FRINGE SQUARE Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2002 quilted chain fringe square shoulder bag in black smooth lambskin featuring gunmetal chain details. Opens with a magnetic button on top and is lined in bla...
Chanel Logomania Peach Orange Coco Quilted Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 2000 Logomania Peach Orange Coco Quilted Classic Flap Bag 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven leather chain CC Turnlock closure Double flap with...
Chanel Vintage 2006 Runway Double Circle Clutch Minaudière Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 2006 Double Circle Clutch circa 2006 white/gold-tone leather signature interlocking CC logo charm top zip fastening internal zip pocket silver-plated metal Made in...
Chanel Vintage Denim Quilted Drawstring Hobo Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Pre-Owned 2008-2009 diamond quilted drawstring tote Featuring silver-tone hardware, a diamond quilted finish, an internal logo patch, chain and fabric top handles and a strip...
Chanel 2008 Vintage Black Logomania Logo Printed Flap Bag SHW 68523
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68523 This Chanel 2008 Vintage Black Logomania Logo Printed Flap Bag SHW is a collector's favorite. A collector's favorite. Very hard to find in excellent condition with...
CHANEL black vinyl 2003 03P COCO WINDOW POCHETTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel clear and black vinyl Coco Window pochette. Opens with a zipper on top and features a black plastic chain strap and whimsical window scene design. Unlined. Come...
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Chanel 1996-1997 Black Duma Quilted Lambskin Leather Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel black Duma lambskin leather backpack. Features front turn-lock pocket and adjustable chain and leather straps, front flap closure with leather drawstring closure, an...
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Chanel “In The Mix” Quilted Green Messenger Bag with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A modern and highly functional design from the House of Chanel, the “In The Mix” Messenger Bag offers a sophisticated balance of practicality and iconic Chanel aesthetics. Crafted i...
Chanel Black Camera Case Lambskin Crossbody Bag brand new in box!
By Chanel
Located in Ardmore, PA
Chanel Black Camera Case Lambskin Crossbody Bag in Excellent Con- never worn Interlocking CC logo. Front pocket. Quilted Caviar. Classic leather interwoven leather shoulder strap. On...
Chanel Medium Classic Embellished Grey Pearl Flap Bag with Silver HW
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Sparkle Bags Disclaimer This authentic Chanel represents a sophisticated fusion of classic design and contemporary artistry. Meticulously crafted by a skilled Miami artisan,...
Chanel Medium Classic Single Flap Pearl-Embellished Bag with Black HW
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Sparkle Bags Disclaimer This authentic Chanel represents a sophisticated fusion of classic design and contemporary artistry. Meticulously crafted by a skilled Miami artisan,...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
In the hands of Karl Lagerfeld, even running errands became a chic exercise.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
How do you tell if a Chanel purse is a knockoff or the real deal? We spoke with handbag experts Alexa Ridolfi and Gerry Gallagher about how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.