Chanel Tassel Small Vanity Case bag Quilted Lambskin with Chain crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A quintessential expression of late ’80s and early ’90s Chanel, this quilted lambskin vanity case crossbody captures the era’s balance of elegance and practicality through a silhouet...
Rare 1980s Chanel Mini Camera Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Unique mini chanel camera bag piece from the 80s. Very rare. Slight visible marks on the leather surface as seen on the pictures. Item series #0. Comes with its card and dust bag.
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H 4.9 in W 7 in D 2.56 in
Chanel CC pink leather camera bag style Vintage shoulder bag with tassel
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL pink leather camera bag style shoulder bag with a tassel, CC mark, and multiple layer chain strap. Rare masterpiece. Introducing one-of-a-kind, rare vintage pu...
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H 5.12 in W 1.58 in L 5.91 in
Vintage Chanel Black Satin Quilted Gold Diamond CC with Tassel Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage mini bag in black satin with gold detailing. Overall in good vintage condition still. Series #1. Comes as is with the holo intact. Minor marks on the satin surface.
Chanel Lizard Mini Flap Bag With Tassel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Chanel Manufactured: Italy Color: Taupe Material: Lizard Bag Length: 8" Bag Height: 5.5" Bag Depth: 2" Strap Drop: 18"
CHANEL red quilted lambskin leather bag with tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic red quilted lambskin leather bag with large tassel and gilt chain from Chanel dating to the 1980's. Bag measures 7.5" wide by 5.5" tall by 3" deep and has a 42" chain. One in...
Chanel Oval "CC" Logo Lambskin Shoulderbag with Tassel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A great little Chanel day bag in oxblood with oval styling, large "CC" stitched on logo, lambskin woven chain shoulder strap and large lambskin and metal bound tassel. Serial number...
Hot Pink 1980s Chanel Purse with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Hot Pink 1980s Chanel Purse with Tassel
classic 1980's CHANEL red suede quilted bag with long tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant red quilted suede bag with long tassel from Chanel. ca. 1985. One interior zippered compartment. One exterior pocket. Fully lined in red leather. Made in Italy. Excellent con...
80's CHANEL black quilted lambskin leather bag with large tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Butter soft black lambskin leather bag with long gilt chain and leather tassel from Chanel dating to the 1980's. Bag measures approximately 9" wide by 6.5" tall by 2.5" deep and cha...
CHANEL Caramel Quilted Leather Camera Bag With Tassel
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Camera Bag With Tassel And Goldtone Hardware Age: c. 1989-1991 Made In Italy Materials: Leather, Goldtone Hardware Exterior Pocket With Snap Closur...
Vintage Chanel Black Leather Flap Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black leather flap bag with tassel. - Featuring a "CC" stitching logo in front. A knot on the top of the strap. - Made in Italy. - Height: 8 inches. Length...
Chanel Gold Brocade Camera Bag with Tassel, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Treat yourself with our gorgeous 1990s Chanel brocade camera bag! Made of a unique embossed gold leather in an intricate brocade pattern. This bag has the classic gold metal chain wi...
1980's CHANEL black quilted leather bag with gilt chain & tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black quilted lambskin leather bag with gilt hardware from Chanel dating to the 1980's. Approximate measurements: 9" wide by 7" tall bu 3" deep. Chain measures approximat...
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Suede Camera Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black suede 90s camera bag with dangling tassel. Shoulder drop 18.5". Collection 1989/1991. Comes with hologram and original dust cover.
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather "CC" Logo with Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel "CC" logo shoulder bag features a black lambskin leather body, exterior back open pockets, flat leather strap, front flap, and interior zip pockets. Love the sim...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Crossbody with "CC" & Tassel - 1991
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Crossbody with Stitched CC & Tassel - 1991. This quilted lambskin crossbody bag zips on top and has a long tassel that is connected by a leather...
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Black Crocodile Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware. This extremely rare and highly sought after piece of Chanel history was one of the very first camera bags produce...
Chanel, Brown suede CC logo tote bag with tassel
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Brown suede CC logo tote bag with tassel. Overall the item is in very good vintage condition. A few faded spots. Interior is very clean. Has a serial sticker on the interior....
Chanel Lipstick Red Quilted Lambskin Camera Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an authentic vintage CHANEL lipstick red quilted leather camera style SHOULDER bag. This beautiful bag is extremely rare and is in a very good condition for its age. The red...
Chanel Light Blue Quilted Suede Purse with Gold Hardware and Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Chanel handbag is composed of a quilted light blue suede.
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H 5.5 in D 2.5 in L 8 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Tassel Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1991.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Tassel Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1991. This sought after piece of Chanel history was one of the very first camera bags produced, baring a serial c...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Tassel with Gold Toned Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage late 80s to early 90s Chanel black quilted lambskin shoulder bag. The lambskin leather is still soft and fine even after being used all these years. - Featuring tassel wi...
Chanel Brown Lizard Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Lizard Vintage Camera Tassel Bag with Gold Hardware. This extremely rare and highly sought after piece of Chanel history was one of the very first camera bags produced, ...
Chanel 1998 Mint Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Camera Bag With Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 1998 Mint Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Camera Bag with Tassel is a stunning representation of vintage luxury blended with practical function. Crafted from soft mint green la...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin "CC" Logo Gold Chain Shoulder Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black quilted lambskin "CC" logo gold chain shoulder bag with tassel. This bag is rare in the market and its in good preowned vintage condition. - Ma...
CHANEL Gold 1993 Vintage Calfskin Leather Clutch Minaudières With Tassel
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel metallic gold leather clutch with gold tone hardware and birdcage chain with leather tassel evening handbag.
Chanel Red Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel red lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag. Featuring a red leather gold chain shoulder strap with tassel zipper closure. Red leather...
Chanel Blue Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel blue lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag. Featuring a blue leather gold chain shoulder strap with tassel zipper closure. Black lea...
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H 4.25 in D 2.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Turquoise Lambskin Mini Tassel Crossbody Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Turquoise Lambskin Mini Tassel Chevron Quilted Crossbody Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989. This extremely rare and highly sought after piece of Chanel history was one of the very ...
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Round Tassel Clutch with Chain 823cas17
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 3616463 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 1.3" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: S...
Vintage Chanel quilted black lizard skin camera bag with tassel c. 1989
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional vintage Chanel camera bag in a luxurious black exotic skin. The bag features an embossed 'CC' logo on front with a lambskin leather zip tassel. The bag feature...
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H 5 in D 3 in L 7 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Tassel Camera Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989 - 1991.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Tassel Camera Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989 - 1991. This extremely rare and highly sought after piece of Chanel history was one of the very first camera bag...
1980's CHANEL gold quilted leather bag with tassel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic gold leather quilted bag from Chanel. Approximate measurements are 7" wide by 5" tall by 3" deep with a 42" chain. Very clean white leather interior. One exterior pocket and...
1980s Gold Chanel Clutch with Pearl Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning 1980's Chanel metallic gold lamb skin clutch, with 3 large pearl and rhinestone crystal embellishment tassel. Push lock with pearl detail closure, gold-tone hardware, natu...
1991 - 1994 CHANEL Quilted Bag with Large Fringe Tassel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Austin, TX
1991 - 1994 Chanel off white leather quilted bag with 7" large fringe tassel zipper pull. Heavy link shoulder chain. CC on clasp on front. 44.5" shoulder strap. ID card and hologr...
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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 2.25 in
1980's CHANEL black patent leather quilted bag with gilt chain & tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black patent leather quilted bag with gilt hardware, woven chain and tassel zipper pull from Chanel, ca. 1989-1991. Bag measures approximately: 6.5" tall by 9"wide by 2...
1990s Chanel Teal Suede Mini Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Looking for small daytime and evening bag with a pop of colour? This Chanel bag is for you. teal suede with a large interlocking cc logo on the front and back. The corners of the rec...
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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
1989 CHANEL black raffia and quilted leather bag with gilt chain & tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic black single flap bag made of black quilted lambskin leather with a black raffia body from Chanel dating to 1989. Classic interwoven leather double gilt chain straps, magneti...
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H 7 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
90's CHANEL black caviar quilted leather cross body bag with gilt chain & tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black caviar quilted leather bag with extra long woven leather gilt chain and tassel from Chanel dating to the 1990's. Approximate measurements: width is just over 9", height is...
1980s Chanel navy blue lambskin camera bag with tassel
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel navy blue lambskin leather camera bag with tassel Vintage Chanel from the 1980s…In excellent condition...Vertical quilting all around, front and back outside open compartment...
Vintage 1989 to 1991 Chanel black lambskin camera bag with tassel.
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
Length: 23cm. Height: 16cm. Width: 6cm. Strap drop: 54cm. Condition: 8 out of 10.
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H 8.46 in W 10.43 in D 2.56 in L 24.46 in
Chanel 1989-91 Quilted Lambskin Leather Camera Bag with Tassels w/Entrupy COA
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a rare 1989-91 Chanel vintage quilted lambskin CC camera bag with not only a tassels but also three escutcheon plates on the leather and gold-tone straps which binds them. Th...
CHANEL LIZARD BAG WITH TASSEL
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Vintage Chanel mini lizard bag with tassel.
VINTAGE CHANEL BLACK BAG WITH TASSEL
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel black shoulder bag with tassel. Chain length 38 inches.
CHANEL BLACK QUILTED BAG WITH TASSEL
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Vintage quilted bag with tassel in black.
Comes with an authenticity card and a serial sticker.
Width 8 inches, height 6 inches, depth 2.6 inches, chain ...
CHANEL NAVY BAG WITH TASSEL
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel bag in Navy with tassel and CC closure.
Signed Chanel Made in France, it has a serial sticker inside the bag. Comes with an authenticity card and care book.
CHANEL SUEDE CAMERA BAG WITH TASSEL
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel bag in green suede, it has a tassel with beautiful rhinestones. It comes with a serial sticker inside the bag and an authenticity card.
Chanel Black Lambskin Roll Clutch with Tassel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning Chanel lambskin roll clutch with tassel and gold hardware. This is a vintage bag and has no hologram or authenticity card however we guarantee this to be a genuine Chanel pi...
1980s Black Lizard Chanel Bag with Tassel
By Chanel, Ugo Correani for Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, pristine and never used Chanel black lizard Chanel bag with tassel and gilt quilted effect chain strap. Can also be worn as a clutch with its strap tucked in.
Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Bag with Tassel and Mirror
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Realy Lovely vintage Chanel bag with tassel and mirror. Semi rigid structure Black Quilted leather Size 19*12 Really good vintage condition, no major sign of use, just some light sc...
1990s Vintage Chanel Black Satin Quilted Chain Clutch with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage Chanel satin clutch with chain. Overall in very good vintage condition. Very faint glue marks on the piping (not visible when worn). Series #2. Comes with its holo ...
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H 10.63 in W 3.94 in L 14.18 in
Vintage Chanel Large Black Suede Quilted Messenger Bag with Tassel Details
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage messenger bag in black suede. Large size. Fun casual piece. Series #2. Minor scuffing on the leather area. Comes with holo intact only.
Chanel Black Patent Leather Bag with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel patent leather bag with tassel in black.
Vintage 1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Camera Bag With Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1980s Chanel Camera Bag is a case study in why Chanel bags are so desired! Features gold tone hardware, supple black lambskin, top zipper, single leather-woven chain, flirta...
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.