CHANEL 2019 Runway black lambskin diamond quilted gold single side crossbody bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2019 Runway black lambskin diamond quilted gold single side pack pouch crossbody bag Reference: VNWG/A00005 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Side-packs Collection...
Chanel Large Boy Bag Flap Quilted Lambskin Navy Blue Leather CC Logo Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Navy blue exterior - Silver colored hardware - Lambskin leather - Comes with dustbag and authenticity card Condition: The bag is in overall great condition there are some s...
Chanel Med Valentine Single Flap Bag Tri
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel medium classic single-flap bag is a tri-color bag in Pale Pink, Hot Pink and Red quilted lambskin leather with silvertone hardware and features, a front flap with signatu...
Chanel Medium Floral Lambskin Classic Double-Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Medium Floral Lambskin Classic Double-Flap Handbag is an exquisite piece that embodies timeless elegance and sophisticated style.
Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Quilted Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Quilted Small Boy Bag SKU: 153992 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: An instant classic, the Boy bag from Chanel was introduced ...
Chanel Jumbo Vintage Lambskin Leather Quilted Timeless Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Jumbo Vintage Lambskin Leather Quilted Timeless Bag Black smooth leather, single flap edition with quilted diamond stitching, 24k gold 'CC' twist lock closure and leather/gol...
Vintage CHANEL quilted double flap bag, lambskin leather, medium in pink, 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage CHANEL bag, Modell 2,55 medium, double flap quilted lambskin, ID Code 6437921, great color inside also lined with leather of the same color.
Chanel 2006 Chocolate Bar Lambskin Bicolor Kiss-Lock Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2006 Cruise Collection; Chanel Chocolate Bar Quilted Lambskin Bicolor Kiss-Lock Flap.
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Paris-Bombay Cosmos Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Chanel Material: Black Quilted Lambskin Origin: Italy Serial Code: 17XXXX92 (2012-2013) Measurements: 11"W x 7.5"H x 3.5"D Drop: 18.25" Exterior Pockets: Single Rear pocket...
Chanel 1994 Jumbo Lambskin Flap Bag with Tortoiseshell CC & Chain
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a highly collectible jumbo single flap style from the 1990s era featuring classic diamond quilting and substantial proportions.
Chanel Blue Quilted Velvet & Lambskin Leather Small Le Boy
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Blue Quilted Velvet & Lambskin Leather Small Le Boy Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1535 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Le Boy Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 17119501 ...
Chanel Black Soft Lambskin Leather Jumbo Maxi Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Maxi Soft Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Shoulder Bag Year: 2008-2009 Gunmetal hardware Black quilted lambskin leather Logo at front with magnetic snap flap closure Si...
Chanel 2009 Jumbo Maxi Soft Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Jumbo Maxi Soft Lambskin Leather Classic Flap Shoulder Bag Year: 2008-2009 Gunmetal hardware Black quilted lambskin leather Logo at front with magnetic snap flap closure Si...
Chanel 2013 Burgundy Lizard Leather & Pink Lambskin Perfect Edge Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Burgundy Lizard Leather & Dusky Pink Quilted Lambskin Large Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4694 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Perfect Edge C...
$9,596Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1991-1994 Jumbo Classic Flap Bag Black Lambskin Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel CC classic flap jumbo quilted black lambskin cross body bag.
$8,246Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
CHANEL This Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag is of dark brown lambskin leather and beige shearling with brushed gold Hardware, featuring a mixture of signature diamond quilted lambskin...
Chanel Black Grosgrain Silk & Lambskin Leather Vintage Coco Crest Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Grosgrain Silk & Lambskin Leather Vintage Coco Crest Trapeze Timeless Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1632 Brand: Chanel Model: Trapeze Timeless Mini...
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
Chanel 2006 Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years} Dark silver hardware Bijoux chain can be worn single or double strap Quilted...
Iconic Chanel Mini Square Flap Bag Sea Blue Lambskin Gold HW Box Full Set
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Chanel Classic Mini Square Flap Bag – An Archival Statement of Luxury Embody modern sophistication with this striking Classic Mini Square Flap bag from Maison Chanel.
RARE Chanel Nude Lambskin Hula Hoop Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Nude Lambskin Hula Hoop Bag in excellent condition.
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Beige Mademoiselle East-West Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Go glam with this gorgeous Chanel Mademoiselle East-West Flap, crafted in beige diamond-quilted lambskin leather with contrast stitching, featuring a silver-tone chain link shoulder ...
Black Chanel Rue Cambon Lucky Charms Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black Chanel Rue Cambon Lucky Charms Flap Bag. The Rue Cambon Lucky Charms Flap Bag features a quilted lambskin body, gold-tone hardware, a single chain-link and leather strap, a fro...
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 Vintage Double CC Turnlock Small Black Lambskin Leather 2Way Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Color was professionally touched up on the corners, edges of the flap and strap. DETAILS Circa 1989-1991 series 1Chanel Classic Flap Black Lambskin leather Burgundy interior Siz...
Chanel Distressed Calfskin So Black Classic Double Flap Shoulder 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...
NWOT Chanel Denim Floral Print Medium Double Flap Classic 2.55
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare, limited edition Chanel double flap classic perfect for chanel lovers and fashion collectors.
Chanel 1992 Vintage Black Diamond Quilted Work Laptop Briefcase Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Diamond Quilted Work Laptop Briefcase Bag circa 1992 black lambskin diamond quilting single flat top handle front flap closure push-lock fastening main compart...
Chanel 2003 Vintage Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68942
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68942 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance - woven chain double strap that can be worn short or long, turnlock CC...
Chanel 2008 Black and White Cruise Logo Accordion Jumbo Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Small medium quilted cruise lambskin flap in black with white trim and large CC clasp 2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Interior centered zippered pocket Expandable flap Black...
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap shoulder bag in beige , CC Logo, Vintage
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap shoulder bag in beige quilted lambskin, CC logo, Vintage Chanel Shoulder Bag Pre owned Vintage Comes with original Chanel dust bag and Box Neutral...
Chanel Timeless/Classic double Flap 10" shoulder bag in Black , CC Logo, Vintage
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Comes with Chanel box and 32chanel Dust bag CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black Pre owned Vintage Black Color Code ID 3412732 Interlocking CC Logo & Qui...
Chanel 1995 Barbie Beige 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL 95P Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
Chanel S/S1995 Barbie Pink 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.