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By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag Off-white bag crafted in iridescent calfskin
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Chanel 19A Black All About Chains Pearl Fanny Pack Bag GHW Egypt 67635
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67635 Effortlessly chic and Chanel are their waist bag/fanny packs. Released limited
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Chanel All Caviar 220070 Black Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5581876 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15.3" Width: 3" Height: 11.02" Shoulder strap drop: 11" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC) Includes ...
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1998 Chanel All Black Shoulder Bag
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1998 Chanel All Black Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chanel Collectible All Black bag in black lambskin leather and black hardware. Really good
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Chanel 255 All Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Year: 2017-2018 Jewelry : black metal It will be delivered in its original Chanel dustbag
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel All Black New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic boy bag in black with all black hardware. Overall still in excellent condition. #25. No visible tarnishing whatsoever. Comes with its holo and card.
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Chanel Beige Grained Calfskin All About Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Fall Winter 2017 Seasonal Bag Collection Act 1. This stunning shoulder bag is crafted of
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Chanel Black Chevron Leather All Day Long Boston Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Chevron Leather All Day Long Boston Bag is in pristine unworn condition
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Chanel Black CC Logo All Over Wallet on Chain WOC SHW 1CJ1110
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Black CC Logo All Over Wallet on Chain WOC SHW 1CJ1110 Date Code/Serial Number: 27370335
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Chanel Limited Black Lambskin Gold Chain All-Over Classic Flap Cage 131cas0
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Chanel Limited Black Lambskin Gold Chain All-Over Classic Flap Cage 131cas0
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Limited Black Lambskin Gold Chain All-Over Classic Flap Cage 131cas0 Date Code/Serial
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Chanel Jumbo CC Logo All Over Denim Briefcase Work Suitcase 1CC1101
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2002.4.05 M.T Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18" Width: 5" Height: 13" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+) ...
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Chanel Multicolore Patchwork Classic Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
This might be one of our favorite limited edition Chanel bags of all time. From the 2011 Cruise
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Chanel Canvas and Leather 'Travel Line' Extra Large Tote
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
light and hard wearing, but retains all the details Chanel bags are known for, including the hologram
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1980s Chanel Brown Quilted Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and reveal the iconic maroon leather interior that all vintage Chanel bags have. Optional crossbody
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Chanel Double Flap Patent Leather Shoulder Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
perfect for all your essentials. Retired vintage Chanel bags are timeless and continually go up in price
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By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Chanel Classic double flap quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag in black
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Chanel White Leather and Chain Ankle Boots
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: Chanel dust bags All items at la Bourse du Luxe are subject to a strict quality control before being
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Chanel All Black New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic all black chanel boy bag. Beautiful condiiton overall. Series #25. Comes with holo, card
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Chanel Gold Lizard Small Boy Flap Bag GHW 67969
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
navy blue lambskin and has ruthenium plaque as with all exotic Chanel bags. - Signature Chanel
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Chanel Black Vintage Caviar Supermodel Overnight Weekender Tote Shoulder Bag
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Chanel Black Vintage Caviar Supermodel Overnight Weekender Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
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By Chanel
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” Depth : 3.5 Strap Drop : 21” 🖤Authenticity Guaranteed!🖤 *All chanel bags from Sugar Shock Vintage
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Chanel All About Chains Hobo Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium is a stylish and functional bowler
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium is a stylish and functional bowler
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium is a stylish and functional bowler
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium is a stylish and functional bowler
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium is a stylish and functional bowler
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
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By Chanel
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on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements: Designer: Chanel Model: All Day
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By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All About Chains Hobo Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All About Chains Hobo Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 13" Designer: Chanel Model: All About Chains Hobo Quilted Lambskin Exterior Material: Leather
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Chanel All About Chains Hobo Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 13" Designer: Chanel Model: All About Chains Hobo Quilted Lambskin Exterior Material: Leather
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Chanel All About Chains Hobo Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Chanel Model: All About Chains Hobo Quilted
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Chanel All About Flap Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: All About Flap Bag Caviar Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior
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Chanel All About Flap Bag Caviar Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: All About Flap Bag Caviar Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior
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Chanel All Slide Long Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel Chain All Over Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Chain All Over Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin
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Chanel Chain All Over Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium, crafted from black chevron quilted leather
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By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chanel Collectible All Black bag in black lambskin leather and blakc hardware. Really good
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown
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Chanel All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: All Day Long Tote Chevron Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown
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Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Gold Shopper Shoulder Carry All Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in France Measures 7.75" W x 8" H x 3" D Shoulder strap drop 28" 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the premier luxury f...
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By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium is a stylish and functional
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Chanel All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 8", Width 12.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Chanel Model: All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium
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Chanel All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 6.5" Designer: Chanel Model: All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium Exterior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Chain All Over Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Chain All Over Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium Exterior Material
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Chanel Chain All Over Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Chain All Over Flap Bag Stitched Calfskin Medium Exterior Material
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Chanel All Day Long Bowler Bag Chevron Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 12.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Chanel Model: All Day Long Bowler
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Chanel Black Leather Gold CC Chain Carry All Shopper Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
10.5" H x 4" D Includes original Chanel authenticity card
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Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel All About Waist Bag Quilted Iridescent Caviar, crafted in white quilted iridescent
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Chanel All About Chains Waist Bag Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Chanel All About Chains Waist Bag Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
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Find an extraordinary variety of all chanel bags available on 1stDibs. For all chanel bags, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
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On average, all chanel bags on 1stDibs sell for $1,740, while they’re typically $960 on the low end and $6,910 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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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.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
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