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H 5 in W 7.7 in D 2.6 in
Chanel 1980's Black Classic Crocodile Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1980's Black Classic Crocodile Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch Circa 1986-1988
Chanel 1980s Black Quilted Lambskin Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 1980s Black Quilted Lambskin Camera Bag—a timeless and versatile piece that
Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical
1980s Chanel Black Satin Quilted Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic 1980s Chanel black satin quilted evening bag with leather trim. The bag is in overall good
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
Chanel White Ostrich Leather Mini Flap Bag circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Chanel White Ostrich Leather Mini Flap Bag from the 1980s embodies timeless elegance
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H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
discoloration as shown in the pictures. It has many years of wear in it and is a classic Chanel model. The bag
CHANEL Authentic RARE CC Logo VINTAGE 1980s Black Satin Handbag Purse ITALY
By Chanel
Located in Asheville, NC
CHANEL, Half Moon Crescent Mini Evening Bag Purse, Authentic Vintage Mid 1980's, Six Digit Serial
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1980s vintage chanel black crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
1980s vintage chanel black crossbody lambskin leather replaced chain
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1980s CHANEL Gripoix and silk Flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
STUNNING to Die for Vintage Chanel flap bag with Gripoix Stone on front setting Minor Scratches
Unavailable
H 4.34 in D 2.37 in L 6.5 in
Chanel White Lizard Skin Half Moon Long Tassel Clutch Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel white lizard skin frog month clutch bag. This is super rare vintage Chanel bag. Half moon
Hot Pink 1980s Chanel Purse with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Hot Pink 1980s Chanel Purse with Tassel
1980's CHANEL quilted red leather bag
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Red quilted bag with tassel and gold chain from Chanel dating to the 1980's. Bag measures
Chanel Black Leather Quilted Handbag, Circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous black leather quilted handbag by Chanel, from the 1980's. The handbag has an 18
1980's Chanel Black Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic 1980's Chanel black camera bag is made with black quilted lambskin, and features a large
1980's CHANEL black quilted bag with gilt chain
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic black lambskin leather quilted bag from Chanel dating to the 1990's. Bag measures about 8
1980's CHANEL red leather bag with gilt chain
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant quilted red leather bucket bag with gold hardware from Chanel dating to the 1990's
1980's CHANEL black leather quilted bag
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black quilted lambskin leather bag with gilt hardware from Chanel dating to the 1980's
1980's CHANEL large brown quilted bag with gilt chain
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic larger sized chocolate brown quilted leather bag with gilt hardware from Chanel dating to
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
1980's CHANEL black quilted leather bucket bag with gilt chain
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black quilted bucket bag from Chanel dating to the 1980's. Approximate measurements
Chanel Vintage 1980's Satin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
chance to have e a piece of Chanel history with this gem from the 1980's. Everything is better vintage
1980's Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Coin Handbag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s black leather flat quilted handbag with gold center coin. Comes with generic dust cover.
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
1980's CHANEL navy blue quilted leather satchel bag with CC turnlock
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic navy blue butter soft leather satchel style bag by Chanel circa 1986-88. Approximate
1980's Chanel Vintage Beige Double Flap Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage 80s beige lambskin double flap with gold tone hardware. Comes with original dust
1980's Rare Chanel Gold Leather Evening Bag Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare mini gold frame 80s evening bag. Shoulder drop 21". Comes with hologram, id card and
1980's Chanel Navy & Red Wool Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel red wool quilted single flap with navy leather trim. Shoulder drop, 20"L. Back pocket. Comes
Chanel 1980’s Vintage Chevron Shoulder Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dark green lambskin vintage Chanel Camera bag with gold-tone hardware, dual chain-link and leather
1980's CHANEL brown convertible crocodile clutch with hidden gilt chain
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
the 1980's. Approximate measurements: just over 9" wide by 7" tall by 3" deep. 36" strap which tucks
1980's Vintage Chanel Black Classic Zipped Tote With Chains
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel classic quilted zipped handbag with heavy duty gold chains. Shoulder drop 10.5". Collection
Chanel 1980's Black Vintage Quilted Leather Attache Briefcase Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
0833874 Stamped "CHANEL MADE IN ITALY"
1980's CHANEL navy blue quilted leather bag with gilt hardware
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic navy blue quilted leather bag with gilt chain from Chanel dating to the 1980's. Medium
1980's Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's black square quilted patent leather Chanel shoulder bag with white leather trim, gusset and
CHANEL red quilted leather 1980's SQUARE MINI Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage 1980's quilted square mini bag in red lambskin featuring gold-tone
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Double Flap Handbag - GHW - Circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Double Flap Handbag - GHW - Circa Early 1980's. This
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Handbag - GHW - Circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Handbag - GHW - Circa Early 1980's. This
Chanel Vintage Brown Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack - GHW - Early 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Brown Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack - GHW - Early 1980's. This vintage fanny pack has
Vintage 1980's CHANEL White Leather Gold Chain Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous 1980's vintage CHANEL mini bucket bag comes in white pebbled leather and features an
1980s Chanel Red Leather Funny pack
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Chanel Red Leather Funny Pack Size is: smallest: 62 cm largest: 81 cm serial number
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Tall Handbag GHW - circa early 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Tall Handbag GHW - circa early 1980's. This gorgeous Chanel
Chanel 1980s Houndstooth Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your Chanel collection with this rare 1980s Chanel bag! Made of wool houndstooth fabric
Chanel crocodile bag, late 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Vintage late 1980’s brown crocodile bag with gold hardware and chain strap.
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980's Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1980's Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1980's Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1980's Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980's Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic
1980s Chanel Brown Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Brown Bag Shoulder Bag chain gold tone
1980s Chanel beige leather shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Chanel beige leather shoulder bag 26 x 17 cm
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
1980s Chanel black lambskin bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Chanel black lambskin bag maxi jumbo black leather bag from the beginning of the 80ies
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch This CHANEL Fringe Pouch is in Excellent Pre
1980s Chanel Red Satin Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bright red satin Chanel evening bag from the late 1980s. Diagonal line quilting covers the whole
1980s Chanel red satin evening bag with rhinestone "CC"
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
Chanel red satin evening bag with rhinestone "CC" on clasp. Snaps to close. "CC" on bottom. 8 1/2
1980s Chanel Classic Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Bag Of Your Dreams Is Here! Circa late 1980s, this classic bag features gold hardware
1980s Chanel Patent Leather Chevron Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your collection with this 1980s Chanel bag! Made of black patent leather, this bag
Rare 1980s Chanel Lipstick Red Lambskin Clutch with Chain
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Be the ultimate Chanel girl with this amazing clutch! Circa early 1980s, this rare clutch is made
Chanel 1980s Vintage Lizard Camel Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brown quilted lizard skin shoulder bag. Comes with hologram and original box. Repair to cut
1980s Chanel Brown Quilted Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Incredibly stunning Chanel frame style bag from the early 1980s. Deep chocolate brown quilted
Chanel 1980s Brown Lambskin Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 1980s Brown Lambskin Crossbody Bag is indeed a classic and versatile accessory. With its
1980s Chanel Quilted Leather Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A classic and timeless Chanel bag from the 1980s. Black quilted leather with contrasting gold tone
1980s Chanel Brown Leather Maxi Jumbo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Brown lambskin maxi flap bag from Chanel Vintage featuring foldover top with twist-lock closure, a
1980s Chanel Black Nubuck Bucket Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chanel bucket bag in black nubuck leather featuring a gold toned chain buckle and jumbo chain
Hermes Birkin 40 Crocodile Shiny Porosus Red Bag with Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 40 Red with Diamonds 18 k white gold. Comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette,locker. Great condition. Original hermes diamonds not aftermarket. No CITES.
Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night Madame Alligator Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night, a rare and exquisite masterpiece. Crafted in Madame and shiny Alligator leather, this highly coveted design c...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Fall 1991 Chanel Runway Documented Pink Boucle Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This vibrant pink jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s lauded Fall 1991 'Hip Hop' collection. This collection marked a turn in the aesthetic of the fashion label, as Karl Lag...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition: NEW (unused) - Materials: Shiny...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
Chanel Vanity Bag, 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Vanity bag in black matte leather, handle with thick chain intertwined with leather. Interior in burgundy leather, pockets and mirror integrated. Card of aut...
Cartier Panthere WF4037B9 Large 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the i...
18k Gold
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
Chanel 1989 Vintage Apple Green Mini Square Flap Bag 24k GHW 68469
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68469 For 20 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage and collectible accessories by searching closets around the world. ...
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.