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Caramel Chanel Handbag

Chanel, Jumbo quilted leather bag in caramel
Chanel, Jumbo quilted leather bag in caramel

Chanel, Jumbo quilted leather bag in caramel

$11,662

H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Chanel, Jumbo quilted leather bag in caramel

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, Jumbo quilted leather bag in caramel with gold hardware. The item is in excellent condition

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Caramel vintage shoulder bag Chanel ‘80
Caramel vintage shoulder bag Chanel ‘80

Caramel vintage shoulder bag Chanel ‘80

Located in Carnate, IT

80s caramel Chanel bag Vintage caramel-colored leather bag worn over the shoulder. Golden hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Quilted Caramel Lambskin Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag
Chanel Quilted Caramel Lambskin Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag

Chanel Quilted Caramel Lambskin Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This Chanel Double Flap Bag is made with smooth supple lambskin leather in a caramel color

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Quilted Retro Clasp Caramel Flap 865910 Beige Canvas Shoulder Bag
Chanel Quilted Retro Clasp Caramel Flap 865910 Beige Canvas Shoulder Bag

Chanel Quilted Retro Clasp Caramel Flap 865910 Beige Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

MaterialLAMBSKIN x JERSEY ColorBICOLOR Approximate SizeWx25cm(9.8inch) Hx18cm(7.1inch) Dx7.5cm(3inch) Handle Drop / Strap DropHanle Drop : 41cm(16.1inch) / Strap Lengh : - Outside Po...

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

2015 Chanel Caramel Calfskin Leather Small Mountain Backpack
2015 Chanel Caramel Calfskin Leather Small Mountain Backpack

2015 Chanel Caramel Calfskin Leather Small Mountain Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CHANEL Caramel Calfskin Leather Small Mountain Backpack This CHANEL Small Mountain Backpack is in

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Chanel 2020 Lambskin Quilted Medium Chanel 19 Flap  Caramel
Chanel 2020 Lambskin Quilted Medium Chanel 19 Flap  Caramel

Chanel 2020 Lambskin Quilted Medium Chanel 19 Flap Caramel

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

From the 2020 Collection by Virginie Viard; Chanel Medium Chanel 19 Flap. This pillowy soft

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL Caramel Quilted Leather Camera Bag With Tassel
CHANEL Caramel Quilted Leather Camera Bag With Tassel

CHANEL Caramel Quilted Leather Camera Bag With Tassel

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Camera Bag With Tassel And Goldtone Hardware Age: c. 1989-1991

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Caramel Chocolate Bar Leather Card Wallet
Chanel Caramel Chocolate Bar Leather Card Wallet

Chanel Caramel Chocolate Bar Leather Card Wallet

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel caramel lambskin leather card wallet from the Chocolate Bar collection. Comes with hologram

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Chanel Vintage Caramel Maxi Lambskin Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Caramel Maxi Lambskin Flap Bag

Chanel Vintage Caramel Maxi Lambskin Flap Bag

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W 9.06 in D 3.94 in L 13.39 in

Chanel Vintage Caramel Maxi Lambskin Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

This stunning Chanel Vintage Carmel Maxi Lambskin Flap Bag is from Series 2 (1991–1994), crafted in

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2014-2015 Chanel Caramel Diana Flap Bag
2014-2015 Chanel Caramel Diana Flap Bag

2014-2015 Chanel Caramel Diana Flap Bag

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H 6.7 in W 1.97 in L 8.67 in

2014-2015 Chanel Caramel Diana Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

The re-release version of the classic Diana bag in caramel brown with gold hardware. Overall in

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Vintage 1990s Chanel Vertical Quilt Caramel Caviar Flap Bag
Vintage 1990s Chanel Vertical Quilt Caramel Caviar Flap Bag

Vintage 1990s Chanel Vertical Quilt Caramel Caviar Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage chanel vertical quilted caviar leather in caramel color with gold hardware. Beautiful honey

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1990s Shoulder Bags

CHANEL NEW Caramel Card Holder 3CK126K
CHANEL NEW Caramel Card Holder 3CK126K

CHANEL NEW Caramel Card Holder 3CK126K

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H 3 in W 1 in L 4.5 in

CHANEL NEW Caramel Card Holder 3CK126K

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: P5N9HP8H Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 4.5" Width: 1" Height: 3" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Tags, Booklet, Box, and D...

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CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag

CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5127

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CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag

CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Serial Number: 1437883 Age

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Chanel Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag
Chanel Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag

Chanel Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Caramel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model

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Chanel 23C Caramel Brown 19 Flap Card Holder Wallet 1CJ1229
Chanel 23C Caramel Brown 19 Flap Card Holder Wallet 1CJ1229

Chanel 23C Caramel Brown 19 Flap Card Holder Wallet 1CJ1229

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

: 3" OVERALL NEW CONDITION (10/10 or N) Accessories: Chanel Tags, Serial Sticker, Dust Bag & Box

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CHANEL Deep Caramel Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
CHANEL Deep Caramel Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag

CHANEL Deep Caramel Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Deep Caramel Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 10996752

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Chanel 22S Caramel Brown Quilted Lambskin Classic Mini Flap 46cz28 22s
Chanel 22S Caramel Brown Quilted Lambskin Classic Mini Flap 46cz28 22s

Chanel 22S Caramel Brown Quilted Lambskin Classic Mini Flap 46cz28 22s

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Chanel 22S Caramel Brown Quilted Lambskin Classic Mini Flap 46cz28 22s Date Code/Serial Number

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Chanel Classic Caramel Double Flap Bag
Chanel Classic Caramel Double Flap Bag

Chanel Classic Caramel Double Flap Bag

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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 9 in

Chanel Classic Caramel Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Chanel Classic Double Flap in Caramel Lambskin with Gold Hardware features a CC Turlock closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Chanel caramel pebble leather chain strap shoulder bag unused
Chanel caramel pebble leather chain strap shoulder bag unused

Chanel caramel pebble leather chain strap shoulder bag unused

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel caramel pebble leather chain strap shoulder bag from the 1990s, never used. This beautiful

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Handbag with Monogram
Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Handbag with Monogram

Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Handbag with Monogram

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An absolutely stunning handbag from Chanel, this purse is made from buttery soft, caramel colored

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Chanel Caramel Quilted Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
Chanel Caramel Quilted Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

Chanel Caramel Quilted Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Caramel Quilted Patent Leather Shoulder Bag - Quilted caramel, patent leather - Shiny

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Chanel 22 Bag Mini - Caramel GHW
Chanel 22 Bag Mini - Caramel GHW

Chanel 22 Bag Mini - Caramel GHW

By Chanel

Located in Double Bay, AU

This elegant Chanel 22 Bag Mini is a timeless and classic piece, crafted from the finest quilted

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1990s Chanel Caramel Leather Purse
1990s Chanel Caramel Leather Purse

1990s Chanel Caramel Leather Purse

By Chanel

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Soft Chanel caramel brown leather purse with golden chain handles and two inside pockets. Dates

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Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag
Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag

Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Freehold, NJ

Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag Discover the elegance of the Chanel Caramel

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag
Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag

Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Freehold, NJ

Chanel Caramel Calfskin Large Diamond Stitch Tote Bag Discover the elegance of the Chanel Caramel

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel 19 WOC (Wallet on Chain) Caramel CGHW
Chanel 19 WOC (Wallet on Chain) Caramel CGHW

Chanel 19 WOC (Wallet on Chain) Caramel CGHW

By Chanel

Located in Double Bay, AU

Condition: 9.5/10 Colour: Caramel Leather: Lambskin Hardware Colour: Champagne Gold Hardware

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Chanel Caramel Caviar Leather Vintage Quilted Classic Double Flap
Chanel Caramel Caviar Leather Vintage Quilted Classic Double Flap

Chanel Caramel Caviar Leather Vintage Quilted Classic Double Flap

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Caramel Caviar Leather Vintage Quilted Classic Double Flap - Signature quilted canvas

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Mini Classic Top Handle Bag
Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Mini Classic Top Handle Bag

Chanel Caramel Quilted Leather Mini Classic Top Handle Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

With flawless craftsmanship, immense style quotient, and an air of elegance, this Chanel bag has it

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Caramel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopper Tote
Chanel Caramel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopper Tote

Chanel Caramel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopper Tote

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

shopping sprees. Here's one from Chanel. It comes finely crafted from leather and designed with the

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Caramel Brown Quilted Leather Chain and Fringed Boy Bag
Chanel Caramel Brown Quilted Leather Chain and Fringed Boy Bag

Chanel Caramel Brown Quilted Leather Chain and Fringed Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Boy flap bag is an icon of Chanel's. This here has been exquisitely crafted from tweed and

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Caramel 19 flap special order
Chanel Caramel 19 flap special order

Chanel Caramel 19 flap special order

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Classic Chanel Caramel 19 flap bag for 1st Dibs Roselle bag Comes with Duster bag Serial Number

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By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

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Caramel Chanel Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary caramel chanel handbag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Orange and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect caramel chanel handbag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Caramel Chanel Handbag?

Prices for a caramel chanel handbag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $299 and can go as high as $8,920, while, on average they fetch $3,000.

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 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 bagBirkin, 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.