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Chanel Dark Blue Distressed Shoulder Bag
Chanel Dark Blue Distressed Shoulder Bag

Chanel Dark Blue Distressed Shoulder Bag

$2,299

Chanel Dark Blue Distressed Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This shoulder bag from Chanel comes in a beautiful dark blue tone. The distressed glazed leather is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Small Boy Flap Blue Quilted Lambskin Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
Chanel Small Boy Flap Blue Quilted Lambskin Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

Chanel Small Boy Flap Blue Quilted Lambskin Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

$3,610

Chanel Small Boy Flap Blue Quilted Lambskin Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Houston, US

Weight: 670.00 grams CHANEL Small Boy Flap Blue bag. Engraved with "Made In Italy ". The "Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Jumbo XL Dark Blue Navy Shoulder Bag
Chanel Jumbo XL Dark Blue Navy Shoulder Bag

Chanel Jumbo XL Dark Blue Navy Shoulder Bag

$9,920

Chanel Jumbo XL Dark Blue Navy Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

navy blue foldover top with magnetic fastening logo patch to the front internal zip-fastening

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL blue 2018 ORYLAG FUR Mini Flap Shoulder Bag
CHANEL blue 2018 ORYLAG FUR Mini Flap Shoulder Bag

CHANEL blue 2018 ORYLAG FUR Mini Flap Shoulder Bag

$8,000

CHANEL blue 2018 ORYLAG FUR Mini Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Mini Flap bag in midnight blue and black chevron patchwork Orylag rabbit fur

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL midnight blue Caviar leather CLASSIC MAXI Shoulder Bag
CHANEL midnight blue Caviar leather CLASSIC MAXI Shoulder Bag

CHANEL midnight blue Caviar leather CLASSIC MAXI Shoulder Bag

$12,500

CHANEL midnight blue Caviar leather CLASSIC MAXI Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Maxi Double Flap bag is crafted in midnight blue diamond-quilted

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Iconic Chanel 2.55 Blue Metallic Leather and Black Chain Shoulder Bag
Iconic Chanel 2.55 Blue Metallic Leather and Black Chain Shoulder Bag

Iconic Chanel 2.55 Blue Metallic Leather and Black Chain Shoulder Bag

$7,150

Iconic Chanel 2.55 Blue Metallic Leather and Black Chain Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a iconic limited edition Chanel shoulder bag, featuring a beautiful deep blue metallic

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Mini Rectangular Flap Bag
Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Mini Rectangular Flap Bag

Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Mini Rectangular Flap Bag

$4,050

Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Mini Rectangular Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Mini Rectangular Flap Bag SKU: Z152891 Condition: Pre

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag
Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag

Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag

$7,999

Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel excellent condition blue velvet double flap, blue leather lining and black hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Tweed Quilted Small Classic Flap Bag
Chanel Blue Tweed Quilted Small Classic Flap Bag

Chanel Blue Tweed Quilted Small Classic Flap Bag

$9,200

Chanel Blue Tweed Quilted Small Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Chanel Blue Tweed Quilted Small Classic Flap Bag, a masterpiece of fashion that

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Blue Quilted Denim Mini Single Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Blue Quilted Denim Mini Single Flap Bag

Chanel Vintage Blue Quilted Denim Mini Single Flap Bag

$3,050

Chanel Vintage Blue Quilted Denim Mini Single Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Vintage Blue Quilted Denim Mini Single Flap Bag SKU: 151278 Condition: Pre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Large Blue Black Gabrielle Bag
Chanel Large Blue Black Gabrielle Bag

Chanel Large Blue Black Gabrielle Bag

$4,699

Chanel Large Blue Black Gabrielle Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel large Gabrielle bag in black and blu leather combination. Gold and ruthenium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Floral CC Logo Tote Bag 11cas104
Chanel Blue Floral CC Logo Tote Bag 11cas104

Chanel Blue Floral CC Logo Tote Bag 11cas104

$968

Chanel Blue Floral CC Logo Tote Bag 11cas104

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 6" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Blue topstitched leather bag with chains handles Chanel Numbered
Blue topstitched leather bag with chains handles Chanel Numbered

Blue topstitched leather bag with chains handles Chanel Numbered

$4,528

Blue topstitched leather bag with chains handles Chanel Numbered

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue topstitched leather bag with chains handles. One large pocket with zip in the middle ( which

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

2024 As New Chanel 22 Blue Denim Hobo Bag
2024 As New Chanel 22 Blue Denim Hobo Bag

2024 As New Chanel 22 Blue Denim Hobo Bag

$9,855

2024 As New Chanel 22 Blue Denim Hobo Bag

By Chanel

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

2024 Beautiful and sought after Chanel hobo bag Chanel 22 model Blue denim Double chain Internal

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

Chanel Paris-Salzburg Flap Bag Blue
Chanel Paris-Salzburg Flap Bag Blue

Chanel Paris-Salzburg Flap Bag Blue

$5,999

Chanel Paris-Salzburg Flap Bag Blue

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel Paris-Salzburg Flap Bag crafted from blue quilted wool, features woven-in leather chain

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Silver Blue Graffiti CC Chainmail Flap Bag
Chanel Silver Blue Graffiti CC Chainmail Flap Bag

Chanel Silver Blue Graffiti CC Chainmail Flap Bag

$5,800

Chanel Silver Blue Graffiti CC Chainmail Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Silver Blue Graffiti CC Chainmail Flap Bag SKU: Z147344 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag

Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag

$39,900

Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening - Main compartment

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2010s European Shoulder Bags

Chanel Light Blue Patent Large Boy Bag
Chanel Light Blue Patent Large Boy Bag

Chanel Light Blue Patent Large Boy Bag

$4,400

Chanel Light Blue Patent Large Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chanel Light Blue Patent Large Boy Bag in good condition. Light blue patent leather trimmed with

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag

$5,195

Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Cobalt Blue Caviar Leather Chevron Quilted Medium Boy Bag    Made In: Italy Color: Cobalt

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Light Blue Quilted Caviar Medium Coco Top Handle Bag
Chanel Light Blue Quilted Caviar Medium Coco Top Handle Bag

Chanel Light Blue Quilted Caviar Medium Coco Top Handle Bag

$4,250

Chanel Light Blue Quilted Caviar Medium Coco Top Handle Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Light Blue Quilted Caviar Medium Coco Top Handle Bag SKU: Z151954 Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Caviar Leather Quilted Small Double Flap Classic Bag
Chanel Blue Caviar Leather Quilted Small Double Flap Classic Bag

Chanel Blue Caviar Leather Quilted Small Double Flap Classic Bag

$8,495

Chanel Blue Caviar Leather Quilted Small Double Flap Classic Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Blue Caviar Leather Quilted Small Double Flap Classic Bag Made In: France Year of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag

CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag

$4,450

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

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag

Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag

$49,552

Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Matte green iconic handbag crafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

CHANEL navy blue leather 17K BACKPACK IS BACK Bag
CHANEL navy blue leather 17K BACKPACK IS BACK Bag

CHANEL navy blue leather 17K BACKPACK IS BACK Bag

$4,000

CHANEL navy blue leather 17K BACKPACK IS BACK Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel “Backpack Is Back” Large backpack in blue textured leather, crafted in a tall

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Leather Bag Paris-Cuba, 2017
Chanel Blue Leather Bag Paris-Cuba, 2017

Chanel Blue Leather Bag Paris-Cuba, 2017

$9,891

Chanel Blue Leather Bag Paris-Cuba, 2017

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Blue leather and glitter bag. Gold metal attributes. Serial number

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2008 Long Quilted Metallic Blue Iridescent Classic Flap Bag
Chanel 2008 Long Quilted Metallic Blue Iridescent Classic Flap Bag

Chanel 2008 Long Quilted Metallic Blue Iridescent Classic Flap Bag

$8,920

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

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Diamond Quilted Lambskin Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag
Chanel Diamond Quilted Lambskin Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag

Chanel Diamond Quilted Lambskin Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag

$8,066

Chanel Diamond Quilted Lambskin Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Chanel Diamond Quilted Lambskin Medium Timeless Double Flap Bag Blue iconic handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Teal Suede Goatskin Diamond Fringe Medium Flap Bag
Chanel Teal Suede Goatskin Diamond Fringe Medium Flap Bag

Chanel Teal Suede Goatskin Diamond Fringe Medium Flap Bag

$3,550

Chanel Teal Suede Goatskin Diamond Fringe Medium Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Teal Suede Goatskin Diamond Fringe Medium Flap Bag SKU: 139437 Condition: Pre

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag
Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag

Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag

$8,920

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

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Turquoise Caviar Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag
Chanel Turquoise Caviar Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag

Chanel Turquoise Caviar Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag

$8,495

Chanel Turquoise Caviar Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Turquoise Caviar Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag Made In: Italy Year of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel suede limited edition bag
Chanel suede limited edition bag

Chanel suede limited edition bag

$6,673

Chanel suede limited edition bag

Located in Carnate, IT

Chanel bag. Amazing petroleum suede and gold hardware. Height 17 cm Length 30 cm Depth 8 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

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Blue Chanel Shoulder Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary blue chanel shoulder bag for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Blue and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Purple and more. You’re likely to find the perfect blue chanel shoulder bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Blue Chanel Shoulder Bag?

On average, a blue chanel shoulder bag on 1stDibs sells for $3,735, while they’re typically $560 on the low end and $67,925 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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 Shoulder-bags for You

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.

Questions About Chanel
  • Do Chanel bags go up in value?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Does Chanel make bedding?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • How many stores does Chanel have?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • How much is a Chanel purse?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • What does Chanel Mademoiselle smell like?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • Why is Chanel so expensive?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • When was Chanel founded?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • Where are Chanel bags made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • Who is Chanel owned by?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • Who was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • Are Chanel earrings real gold?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • Are Chanel pearls real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • Who is the founder of Chanel?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • What is Chanel Matelasse?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • What does Chanel 5 smell like?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • Why is Chanel costume jewelry so expensive?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • What is Chanel?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • How much is a vintage Chanel bag?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • How much is the Chanel wallet on chain?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • Is Chanel a luxury brand?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.

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