Chanel 2008 Metallic Mesh Soft Quilted Black Lambskin Leather Large Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Jumbo Mesh Chain Lambskin Quilted Hobo Satchel 2008 {VINTAGE 14 Years} Silver gunmetal hardware Mesh chainmail strap CC logo mesh zipper pull detail Main in...
$1,813Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1999 Sac 2.55 Ecru Wool Jersey Dark Silver Shoulder Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel bag model 2.55 format 24 in ecru wool jersey with horizontal quilting, 2.55 clasp with logo and shoulder strap (carried on the shoulder and crossbody) in aged silver metal cha...
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a classic vintage quilted Chanel medium flap bag which measures approximately 9.7.5 inches long, 6 inches in height, and 2.75 inches in width, with a 7.5-inch strap drop. A...
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin 19 Flap Crossbody 44cz518s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1094346 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.5" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ )...
Chanel 1990s Vintage Diana Baby Blue Caviar Small Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Vintage Chanel Diana Flap Bag in Blue Caviar Leather – 24K Gold Hardware Timeless and highly sought after, this vintage Chanel Diana Flap Bag in rare blue caviar leather is a collec...
Chanel Vanity Box Black Quilted Lambskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A refined artifact of mid-1990s Chanel, this box vanity bag captures the house’s ability to merge structure with softness in a distinctly collectible form. The silhouette is rigid an...
RARE Vintage Chanel Diana Bag with Back pocket Series 5
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Vintage CC Diana W/back-pocket RARE! Shoulder bag, black leather.
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Circa 1995 CHANEL Emily in Paris - Mademoiselle Shopping Tote bag
By Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
Iconic and extremely hard-to-find Vintage - Circa 1995 Chanel Vintage Mademoiselle Shopping Tote. What really sets this bag apart is its rarity. As a vintage item from over 20 years...
Chanel Vintage Orient Express Flap Bag Burgundy Leather 2011
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag from the Fall 2011 collection - used once and comes with authenticity card, care leaflet and Chanel dustbag. Made from smooth brownish burgund...
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Chevron Round Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68732
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68732 Very vintage in excellent condition is this Chanel Vintage Lambskin Chevron Round Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW with its unique shape, butter-soft quilted chevron leather...
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 Triple CC Stitched Black Caviar Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1996 Vintage Black Caviar Triple CC Stitched Shoulder Tote Bag Year: 1996 Gold hardware This stunning classic shoulder bag circa 1996-1997 is crafted of luxurious caviar l...
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar Medium Suede Beige Light Pink, 2000
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar Medium Suede Beige Light Pink, 2000-2002 These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Chanel 2.55 Flap bag features a mademoisel...
Chanel 1986 Vintage Diamond Stitch Drawstring Crossbody Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Diamond Stitch Drawstring Crossbody Bucket Bag circa 1986 black leather diamond quilting gold-tone hardware signature interlocking CC logo internal logo stamp drawstr...
Chanel 2009 Vintage Grey Suede Shearling Extra Large Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Grey Shearling Suede Extra Large Maxi Flap Bag Year 2009 {15 Years Vintage} Silver hardware Quilted suede with leather piping Thin and chunky classic interwoven sho...
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 Vintage Timeless CC Vanity Bag Black Caviar Leather w Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Vintage Timeless “Vanity Bag” in black caviar leather with gold hardware is defined by its low, rectangular silhouette, where proportion and structure take precedence ove...
$997Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Cloth Chocolate Bar 1997 Small Iridescent Pink
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Cloth Chocolate Bar 1997 Small Iridescent Pink These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Chanel 2.55 Flap bag features a mademoiselle turn ...
Chanel 1996 Vintage Emily in Paris Purple Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1996 Vintage Emily in Paris Purple Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag Year: 1994-1996 {Vintage 20 Years} Gold hardware Purple Quilted Tweed 11"W x 8"H x 3"D 11" handle drop...
Chanel Vintage Trapezoid Flap Bag Two Tone Red & Black Lambskin w/Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A striking study in contrast, this vintage Chanel trapezoid flap bag is defined by its sharply contoured silhouette and bold two-tone execution. Smooth red lambskin is paired against...
Chanel 1992 Black Vintage Chevron Caviar Encircled CC Flap Bag 24k GHW 68713
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68713 A classic vintage piece with our favorite encircled CC hardware is this Chanel 1992 Black Vintage Chevron Caviar Encircled CC Flap Bag 24k GHW. Built to be practi...
Chanel 1994 Vintage Emily in Paris Pink Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Emily in Paris Pink Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag Year: 1994-1996 {Vintage 20 Years} Gold hardware Pink Quilted Tweed 11"W x 8"H x 3"D 11" handle drop M...
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar Multipocket 2000 Blk Fabric w/ Print
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Chocolate Bar Multipocket 2000 Large Black Fabric with Bird Print These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Chanel 2.55 Flap bag features a m...
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 Rare 90s Vintage Curve Lambskin Large Classic Flap Bag Gold Doubled Chain
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 90s Vintage Curve Lambskin Large Classic Flap Bag Gold Doubled Chain Production Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Quilted lambskin leather Curve front flap with CC turn lo...
Chanel Small Diamond Quilted Beige Lambskin Leather Gold Chain w Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delicate and unmistakably feminine, this rare vintage Chanel shoulder bag captures the romantic elegance that defined some of the house’s most collectible archival accessories.
Chanel Black Shearling Muff Flap Bag GHW 68590
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68590 A gorgeous piece for the season is this striking Chanel Black Shearling Muff Flap Bag GHW. With quilted soft shearling nubuck exterior and shearling fur interior ...
Chanel 1995 “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare 1995 Chanel “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag featuring oversized gold-tone CC hardware and signature leather-woven chain trim throughout the entire silhouette. One of Chanel’s...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Lambskin Quilted Camera Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Vintage Timeless Lambskin Quilted Camera Shoulder Tote Bag 1997 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain straps Quilted soft lambskin leather Zip top c...
Anthony Luciano Pink Quilted Leather Floral Appliqué Shoulder Bag circa Y2K
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Anthony Luciano Pink Quilted Leather Floral Appliqué Shoulder Bag circa Y2K is a stunning statement piece that exudes vintage charm and modern elegance.
Chanel 1990 Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Blue Lambskin Leather Hobo
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Blue Lambskin Leather Hobo Bag 1990 {Vintage 34 Years} Gold plated hardware CC stitched at bottom of bag Lambskin quilted leather Dr...
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 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.
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 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...
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.
Chanel Timeless Jumbo Big Logo Flap Vintage Borsa A Spalla
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Caratterizzata dal big logo frontale, anno di produzione ’94/’96, si presenta in buone condizioni. _________________ _______________________ Chanel designer bag, Timeless Vintage mod...
Chanel 18S Turquoise Mermaid Iridescent Water Boy Flap Bag Small 68675
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68675 The Chanel Boy line is famous for its modern, chic look that is bold and feminine at the same time. Hallmarks of this line include the chunky hardware, rectangular ...
Chanel 2006 Large Classic Flap Patent Kiss-lock Multi Compartment Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Classic Flap Patent Kiss-lock Multi Compartment Tote Bag 2006 {Vintage 19 Years} Silver Hardware Classic Flap with Interlocking CC Logo at front Quilted Pattern & ...
$1,325Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel green quilted suede camera tassel shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Apple green quilted suede with embossed CC logo from 1994 to 1996 collection. - Featuring gold hardware chain shoulder strap. - Golden ball hardware tassel. - White interior ...
Chanel 2015 Quilted Old Medium Royal Blue Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel 2015 Quilted Old Medium Royal Blue Shoulder Bag Make a statement with this striking Chanel Boy Flap Bag in a vibrant Royal Blue.
Chanel 1995 Runway Patent Forest Green Mini Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68730
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68730 From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Runway Patent Forest Green Mini Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. We've never seen one in this pristine cond...
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...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld navy quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag featuring quilted smooth navy lambskin leather, two signature metal and leather interwoven shoulder/crossbody stra...
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...
Chanel 2011 Classic Chain Me Around Single Flap Jumbo Maxi Cc Logo Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Calfskin Chain Me Jumbo Flap Bag in Black Year: 2011 {Vintage 14 Years} This single flap shoulder bag is made of calfskin leather - super thick and soft calfskin that is s...
Chanel Timeless Jumbo Rossa
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Completa di card e certificazione., anno di produzione 2013/14, si presenta in buone condizioni. Chanel designer bag, Jumbo Double flap model, made of red quilted leather with silve...
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Drawstring Backpack Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rare Chanel vintage beige with gold hardware rare caviar backpack. A very classic piece from the 90s. In very good condition for the unique color. Has never been dyed or h...
Vintage Chanel Quilted Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Tassel Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Chanel Measurements(W x H x D): 7.50" x 5.00" x 3.00" Total Weight: 350.00 grams Vintage Chanel Quilted Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Tassel Camera Bag.
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover.
Chanel Vintage Camel Jumbo Quilted Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Double Flap in camel is a classic shoulder bag of diamond quilted lambskin, a leather-chain shoulder strap, a half moon back pocket, and a CC turn-...
Borsa a Spalla Chanel Heart Mini Timeless Nero
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
L’articolo si presenta in condizioni pari al nuovo. Bag designed by Chanel, Timeless line, Heart model, mini size, made of quilted leather in black with golden hardware.
Chanel Plexiglass Evening Art Camera Case
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the silhouette of a vintage camera case, the structured form feels playful yet impeccably executed, embodying the theatrical sophistication that defined Lagerfeld-era Cha...
TIMLESS CHANEL BAG, black lambskin, with 6 iconic charms, collection 1994/96
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage timeless CHANEL Bag, quilted black lambskin leather with 6 iconic charms, all in perfect condition. Collection 1994/96. It is a collector piece! Dimensions Height 20 cm Wid...
$1,895Sale Price|21% Off
Chanel Vintage Black Patent Hardcase Shoulder/Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Quilted Black Patent Leather Hardcase Shoulder Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 1989-1991 Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Patent leather Lining: Smoo...
Chanel Single Flap Black East West Lambskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inside, the leather-lined interior reveals three thoughtfully integrated pockets, reinforcing the practicality behind the silhouette without compromising its polished appearance. As ...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Yellow Quilted Lambskin Mini Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Yellow Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5299 Brand: Chanel Model: Mini Timeless Camera Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 23123...
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.