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 Mini Single Flap Light Green Quilted Lambskin w/Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel Mini Single Flap in light green quilted lambskin introduces a softer, more delicate interpretation of the house’s signature flap silhouette. The lambskin exterior enhances...
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,...
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Chanel Navy Velvet Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Navy Velvet Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996 These are professional photos of the actual bag. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light signs of use. DETAILS: Ci...
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 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...
Chanel Medium Classic Embellished Yellow Sparkle Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
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 Leather Oversize Patent and Leather Quilted Tote Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Leather Oversize XL Patent and Leather Quilted Tote Shoulder Flap Bag Year: 2008-2009 {Vintage 16 Years} Silver hardware Black patent leather and quilted calfskin leather M...
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 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 2008 Long Quilted Metallic Blue Iridescent Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Long Quilted Metallic Blue Iridescent Classic Flap Bag Year: 2008 {Vintage 16 Years} Gold hardware Blue metallic quilted leather Sliding chain-link shoulder strap Main ...
Chanel 2008 Medium Classic Yacht Zippered Expandable Rubber Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Medium Classic Yacht Zippered Expandable Rubber Flap Bag Year: 2008 Medium zip around boating classic flap Rubberized CC logo Glazed boat rope handle Canvas burgundy interior...
Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag Year: 2008 Champagne gold hardware Blue metallic quilted calfskin leather Burgundy interior Rear interior slide pocke...
Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag is a quintessential piece of luxury that exudes femininity and timeless charm. This handbag is crafted from dura...
Chanel Chain Around Mini Dark Blue Clutch Mini Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel dark navy mini chain around clutch flap Spring 2004 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver Hardware Signature CC Turnlock Triple classic interwoven chains around entire bag Beige monogram...
Chanel 2005 Black Quilted Lambskin Micro Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Square Micro Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5594 Brand: Chanel Model: Square Micro Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: 10425125 Ag...
Chanel Cream, Grey & Black Silk Camellia Vintage Rectangular Micro Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Cream, Grey & Black Silk Camellia Vintage Rectangular Micro Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1634 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Micro Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbo...
CHANEL cream, pink & grey 2004 TWEED SMALL FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2004 small flap bag in cream, grey and dusty pink tweed with large dark silver CC logo and interlocking clasp featuring classic chain and beige leather shoulder...
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 Acrylic Flap Small Two-tone Black and White Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Acrylic Flap Small Two-tone Black and White Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: VERY GOOD. Overall light signs of use. ...
CHANEL black leather CHOCOLATE BAR MADEMOISELLE MEDIUM FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Flap shoulder bag in black smooth lambskin featuring silver-tone turn-lock and metal shoulder strap. Lined in black grosgrain with one zipper pock...
Chanel 2002 Vintage Dark Orange Terry Sport Line Flap Resin Chain 68957
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68957 This Chanel 2002 Vintage Dark Orange Terry Sport Line Flap Resin Chain is a cult favorite amongst Chanel enthusiasts, as seen on several celebrities. To find this b...
Chanel Mini Flap Bag w/Swarovski Iridescent Beige Pearls and Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chanel Single Flap Mini. Secondary Market Design done by a Miami artisan. Hand Embellished with authentic Swarovski acrylic pearls. This authentic Chanel Mini Flap Bag is ...
Chanel Matelasse PNY Rare Chain Flap Black Nylon 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 2008 Vintage Limited Edition Patent Leather Puzzle Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Vintage Limited Edition Patent Leather Puzzle Shoulder Flap Bag Year: 2008 Gold hardware Black patent quilted puzzle leather Classic interwoven strap Chanel CC Charm ...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 Black iridescent wool tweed Swarovski Strass center detail with fringe Signature interlocki...
Chanel Navy Blue Metallic Quilted Crinkled Calfskin 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Chanel 2.55 Reissue 226 from 2008 to 2009, crafted in navy blue metallic quilted aged calfskin with silver hardware and the classic Mademoiselle lock. The interior is line...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Med w/Ruby Swarovski Crystals and Silver Hardware
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 White Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Cowhide Leather with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A striking and timeless interpretation of Chanel’s most iconic silhouette, this Jumbo Classic Single Flap is rendered in crisp white Cowhide leather offering a fresh and elevated tak...
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Chanel Classic Single Flap Medium w/White Swarovski Pearls and Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chanel Medium Single Flap Classic. Secondary Market Design done by a Miami artisan. Hand Embellished with authentic Swarovski crystals or acrylic pearls. This authentic Ch...
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel Classic Single Flap Jumbo in beige caviar leather offers a softer interpretation of one of the house’s most recognizable silhouettes, balancing scale with understated eleg...
Chanel Light Blue Quilted Lambskin Double Flap Bag with Champagne Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Softly radiant in tone and unmistakably classic in form, this Chanel Double Flap is rendered in a light blue lambskin that brings a fresh, almost airy sensibility to one of the house...
Chanel 2.27 Reissue Flap Metallic Green and Gold Alligator w/Mademoiselle Chain
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel 2.27 Reissue Flap in metallic green and gold alligator embodies the rarified side of Chanel craftsmanship, where exotic materials and archival design converge into a piece...
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Quilted Distressed Large Blck Calfskin Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large size Chanel distressed calfskin black tote with interwoven braided straps and flap 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Chanel name stamp Double strap Interior graffiti lin...
Chanel Large Chain Around Limited Edition Pristine Red Calfskin Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Red Coral Large Chain Around Limited Edition Classic Flap Bag Comes with dust bag, authenticity hologram and Chanel paperwork. Same size and model as seen on Kim Kardashian...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Soft Distressed Leather Diamond Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Soft Distressed Leather Bubble Diamond Quilted Classic Flap Bag 2005 {Vintage 19 Years} Silver hardware Classic interwoven chain Embossed oval leather plaque wit...
Chanel 2007 Rare Slouchy Chunky Chain Soft Lambskin Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Modern Thick Chunky Chain Soft Lamb Classic Flap Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Silver hardware Soft supple lambskin leather Thick chunky chain detail Microfiber lined int...
Chanel 2008 Pearl CC Flap Classic Soft Lambskin Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Pearl CC Flap Classic Soft Lambskin Shoulder Bag Silver hardware Soft black lambskin leather CC Pearl embellished logo Classic interwoven leather chain Exterior rear s...
Chanel Forest Green Patent Medium Quilted CC Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Forest Green Leather Medium Quilted CC Classic Flap Bag Gold hardware Green patent flap with magnetic snap closure Interlocking CC logo at front of bag Quilted detailing arou...
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 & ...
Chanel 2002 Sac Timeless Classique Double Flap Beige Jersey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classique or Timeless medium-sized (25) bag in beige wool jersey, double flap, Turnlock or CC closure, matching beige leather interior with slip pockets, slip pocket on the ba...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years} Silver hardware Quilted patent leather Classic Interlocking CC Turn-lock Flap Interwove...
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 2001 Vintage Cork Chevron Quilted Reissue Classic Flap Bag Year: 2001 Gold hardware Chevron quilted cork in taupe beige Mademoiselle turn-lock flap closure Classic inte...
Chanel Double Classic Flap Vintage 2001 Logomania Coco Quilted Lambskin 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 Fall 2007 Ruched Wrinkled Black Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Ruched Wrinkled Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag Fall 2007 Silver hardware Classic interwoven leather shoulder strap Black ruched wrinkled leather Silver CC turn-loc...
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 Fall 2007 Ruched Wrinkled Brown Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Chocolate Brown Ruched Wrinkled Leather Medium Classic Flap Bag Fall 2007 Silver hardware Classic interwoven leather shoulder strap Brown ruched wrinkled leather Silver C...
Chanel Classic Flap Resort Blue and White Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Off white and navy Chanel blue flap with turnlock cc clasp closure Year: 2008 Gold hardware Two interior pockets Navy blue lambskin lined interior Gold bijoux chain 5.5" H x 10" W x...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Silver Lambskin Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Moderate scuffs around the corners, edges of the flap, strap. DETAILS Circa 2009-2010 Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Double flap Matelasse chain Lambskin leather Silver Silver inter...
Chanel Vintage 2006 Naked PVC Transparent Gold Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel rare vintage transparent “Naked” Classic Flap bag, a highly collectible novelty piece from the 2006–2008 era. Designed in clear PVC with metallic gold leather trim, this medi...
Chanel East/West Medium Single Flap Embellished Black Faux-Pearls w 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, t...
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 Vintage 2000 Pony Hair Medium Brown Giraffe Accordion Flap Bag GHW 68152
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68152 A rare collectible, this Chanel Vintage 2000 Pony Hair Medium Brown Giraffe Accordion Flap Bag GHW comes in this medium size that can be worn on the shoulder, and a...
Chanel 2006 Vintage Classic Flap Two Tone Limited Edition Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Two Tone Black and White Flap Bag Rare Limited Edition 2006 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Gold tone hardware Resin shoulder chain Mademoiselle re-issue oversized turnlock Lambskin quil...
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.