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A/W1992 Gianni Versace chain-woven leather vest
A/W1992 Gianni Versace chain-woven leather vest

A/W1992 Gianni Versace chain-woven leather vest

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A/W 1992 Gianni Versace chain-woven leather vest This rare leather vest from Gianni Versace’s Fall

Category

1990s Vests

BOTTEGA VENETA brown leather & STERLING SILVER HAND Necklace
BOTTEGA VENETA brown leather & STERLING SILVER HAND Necklace

BOTTEGA VENETA brown leather & STERLING SILVER HAND Necklace

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Bottega Veneta Intrecciato necklace in antiqued sterling silver. Hand woven chain

Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Chanel Vintage ’93 Leather Woven Chain Link Belt sz 75
Chanel Vintage ’93 Leather Woven Chain Link Belt sz 75

Chanel Vintage ’93 Leather Woven Chain Link Belt sz 75

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Vintage ’93 Leather Woven Chain Link Belt Features small leather woven tier with four leaf

Category

1990s French Waist Belts

Chanel Lambskin Leather Wallet On Chain
Chanel Lambskin Leather Wallet On Chain

Chanel Lambskin Leather Wallet On Chain

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

'CC' logo on the front flap with magnetic closure and a leather-woven chain strap.  Slip pocket to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

PIERRE BALMAIN Red Quilted Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
PIERRE BALMAIN Red Quilted Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

PIERRE BALMAIN Red Quilted Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

By Pierre Balmain

Located in San Francisco, CA

chain link strap woven with leather, and magnet closure.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate signs of wear

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Pocketbook Fine Quilted Black Leather with Extra Long Chain Classic Chic
Pocketbook Fine Quilted Black Leather with Extra Long Chain Classic Chic

Pocketbook Fine Quilted Black Leather with Extra Long Chain Classic Chic

By Chanel

Located in Westport, CT

Black fine soft leather, channel design quilted large envelope shaped, double length long chain

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Chanel Grey Metallic Leather Chain Me Shoulder Bag Tote
Chanel Grey Metallic Leather Chain Me Shoulder Bag Tote

Chanel Grey Metallic Leather Chain Me Shoulder Bag Tote

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

leather quilted in signature diamond pattern trimmed with dark gunmetal hardware and woven chain and

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Leather Chain Accent Pumps Size US 9.5
Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Leather Chain Accent Pumps Size US 9.5

Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Leather Chain Accent Pumps Size US 9.5

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in London, GB

Chain and leather woven detail Block heel   Made in Italy    Composition EXTERIOR: Leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Chanel S/S 1998 24K Gold Plated CC Logo Leather Chain Nameplate Belt
Chanel S/S 1998 24K Gold Plated CC Logo Leather Chain Nameplate Belt

Chanel S/S 1998 24K Gold Plated CC Logo Leather Chain Nameplate Belt

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

CHANEL and a chunky curb chain with woven leather strap, this substantial & heavy piece bridges the gap

Category

1980s European Belts

Jay Herbert Yellow Quilted Leather Mini Flap cross body Chain Strap Bag Vintage
Jay Herbert Yellow Quilted Leather Mini Flap cross body Chain Strap Bag Vintage

Jay Herbert Yellow Quilted Leather Mini Flap cross body Chain Strap Bag Vintage

By Jay Herbert

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Cute bag in an unusual and bright colour. Long gold chain woven with yellow leather can be carried

Category

1980s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Nature Beige Organic Rope Woven Quilted Tweed Tote
Chanel Nature Beige Organic Rope Woven Quilted Tweed Tote

Chanel Nature Beige Organic Rope Woven Quilted Tweed Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

top trims, dual woven-in leather chain straps, inverted pleats details, and matte gold-tone hardware

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Blue Chain Around Flap Bag
Chanel Blue Chain Around Flap Bag

Chanel Blue Chain Around Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

bag features the woven leather and chain shoulder strap The flap closure opens via the CC logo with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Wallet On Chain CC Glitter Rosa
Chanel Wallet On Chain CC Glitter Rosa

Chanel Wallet On Chain CC Glitter Rosa

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

features a chain and woven leather shoulder strap for comfortable carrying on the shoulder or cross-body

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Organic Rope Woven Quilted Nature Beige Tweed Tote Bag
Chanel Organic Rope Woven Quilted Nature Beige Tweed Tote Bag

Chanel Organic Rope Woven Quilted Nature Beige Tweed Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

top trims, dual woven-in leather chain straps, inverted pleats details, and matte gold-tone hardware

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

ZAGLIANI Exotic Snake Skin Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap
ZAGLIANI Exotic Snake Skin Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap

ZAGLIANI Exotic Snake Skin Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap

By Zagliani

Located in Switzerland, CH

texture Fully lined with suede leather Woven leather & chain shoulder strap Made in Italy

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Chanel Vintage 1990s Runway Iconic Double Chain Belt Necklace
Chanel Vintage 1990s Runway Iconic Double Chain Belt Necklace

Chanel Vintage 1990s Runway Iconic Double Chain Belt Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

chunky gold chain with black leather woven throughout. hook closure. double chain detail. Iconic CC logo

Category

1990s Belts

Mulberry 'Lily' Small Classic Grain Leather Shoulder Bag
Mulberry 'Lily' Small Classic Grain Leather Shoulder Bag

Mulberry 'Lily' Small Classic Grain Leather Shoulder Bag

By Mulberry

Located in London, GB

leather fob with hidden padlock. Woven leather and chain shoulder strap, and brass finish hardware

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Purple Leather Top Stitch CC Pocket Tote
Chanel Purple Leather Top Stitch CC Pocket Tote

Chanel Purple Leather Top Stitch CC Pocket Tote

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

chain and leather shoulder strap which can be worn short or long. Top double leather handles. Brown

Category

2010s Tote Bags

Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag
Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag

Chanel Iridescent Leather All About Waist Belt Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

diamond quilted leather and designed with woven-in leather chain link and adjustable leather waist strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Iconic Vintage Signature CHANEL Black Leather Gold Plated Choker Necklace
Iconic Vintage Signature CHANEL Black Leather Gold Plated Choker Necklace

Iconic Vintage Signature CHANEL Black Leather Gold Plated Choker Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Signature CHANEL leather-woven Chain and Gold-tone Setting Choker

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel PST Petite Shopping Tote Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware 2012
Chanel PST Petite Shopping Tote Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware 2012

Chanel PST Petite Shopping Tote Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware 2012

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

caviar leather. Two leather and chain woven strap for comfortable shoulder wear. Zipped compartment with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Chanel Vintage Red Leather Clear PVC Shoulder Bag Tote c1990s
Chanel Vintage Red Leather Clear PVC Shoulder Bag Tote c1990s

Chanel Vintage Red Leather Clear PVC Shoulder Bag Tote c1990s

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

woven chain and leather shoulder strap which can be removed. This piece only has one shoulder strap and

Category

1990s Tote Bags

Rare Chanel Shoulder Bag in Red Leather and Denim Fabric
Rare Chanel Shoulder Bag in Red Leather and Denim Fabric

Rare Chanel Shoulder Bag in Red Leather and Denim Fabric

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Milano, IT

items can be placed. The bag is gorgeous and comes with a gold chain woven with red leather strands

Category

1990s French Tote Bags

Chanel NIB Tricolor Shearling Jumbo Flap
Chanel NIB Tricolor Shearling Jumbo Flap

Chanel NIB Tricolor Shearling Jumbo Flap

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This authentic Chanel shoulder bag features a quilted shearling body, a leather woven chain

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Chanel Cream Tweed Boucle Knitting Bag
Chanel Cream Tweed Boucle Knitting Bag

Chanel Cream Tweed Boucle Knitting Bag

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

with silver hardware and signature woven leather and chain handle. Unique knitting bag design with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023

Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

design - Woven chain crossbody strap - Leather lined interior - Rainbow crystals decoration - Gold

Category

2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Grey Canvas Olsen Bag
Chanel Grey Canvas Olsen Bag

Chanel Grey Canvas Olsen Bag

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

stitching signature interlocking CC, leather woven chain shoulder strap, open top with magnetic closure and

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel 1990s Vintage Diana Baby Blue Caviar Small Classic Flap Bag
Chanel 1990s Vintage Diana Baby Blue Caviar Small Classic Flap Bag

Chanel 1990s Vintage Diana Baby Blue Caviar Small Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Rowland Heights, CA

balances sophistication with everyday functionality. It includes a woven leather and chain shoulder strap

Category

1990s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Matte Snakeskin Tote
Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Matte Snakeskin Tote

Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Matte Snakeskin Tote

Located in Philadelphia, PA

snakeskin exterior trimmed with silver hardware and matching navy blue leather. Double woven chain and

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Quilted White Caviar Grand Shopper Tote
Chanel Quilted White Caviar Grand Shopper Tote

Chanel Quilted White Caviar Grand Shopper Tote

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Woven chain and leather shoulder strap handle with leather shoulder pad. Cream nylon interior with 2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel CC Sea Hit Tote Quilted
Chanel CC Sea Hit Tote Quilted

Chanel CC Sea Hit Tote Quilted

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Features navy quilted iridescent calfskin, leather strap top handles, leather shoulder strap with woven-in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Chanel Red Maxi Accordion Flap Bag
Chanel Red Maxi Accordion Flap Bag

Chanel Red Maxi Accordion Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

leather woven chain strap, a front flap with CC turn-lock closure, an exterior back slip pocket, interior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Extra Mini Black Chanel Flap Bag
Extra Mini Black Chanel Flap Bag

Extra Mini Black Chanel Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

interlocking CC turn-lock closure in rich gold-tone hardware. A woven leather-and-chain strap adds a

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black and Grey Portobello Tote
Chanel Black and Grey Portobello Tote

Chanel Black and Grey Portobello Tote

Located in Philadelphia, PA

leather with grey shimmery soft calfskin leather top trimmed with double handles and woven chain and

Category

Early 2000s Tote Bags

Chanel Lime Green Butterfly Classic Flap Bag
Chanel Lime Green Butterfly Classic Flap Bag

Chanel Lime Green Butterfly Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

leather exterior trimmed with a laser cut leather butterfly along the front side and woven chain and

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Mini Vertical Vanity Case Black
Chanel Mini Vertical Vanity Case Black

Chanel Mini Vertical Vanity Case Black

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

*Black *Quilted caviar leather body *Champagne gold-tone hardware *Leather woven chain strap *CC

Category

2010s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Maxi Jumbo Timeless Pink Blush
Chanel Maxi Jumbo Timeless Pink Blush

Chanel Maxi Jumbo Timeless Pink Blush

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

. Equipped with a sliding chain and woven leather shoulder strap, for comfortable carrying on the shoulder or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Jumbo Blue Quilted Double Flap
Chanel Jumbo Blue Quilted Double Flap

Chanel Jumbo Blue Quilted Double Flap

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel Flap bag in the classic quilted pattern. The bag has a double chain-leather woven strap with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Heart Timeless Medium Pelle Bianca Trapuntata
Chanel Heart Timeless Medium Pelle Bianca Trapuntata

Chanel Heart Timeless Medium Pelle Bianca Trapuntata

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

bag is roomy for the essentials. Equipped with a chain and woven leather shoulder strap, for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Maxi Jumbo Timeless Silver
Chanel Maxi Jumbo Timeless Silver

Chanel Maxi Jumbo Timeless Silver

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

roomy enough to meet your daily needs. Equipped with a sliding chain and woven leather shoulder strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Chanel Black Patent XL Weekender Super Model Tote
Vintage Chanel Black Patent XL Weekender Super Model Tote

Vintage Chanel Black Patent XL Weekender Super Model Tote

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

exterior trimmed with woven leather and chain patent leather shoulder straps and gold hardware in timeless

Category

1990s Tote Bags

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Chain Woven Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of chain woven leather you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of chain woven leather among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Bottega Veneta and Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Chain Woven Leather?

On average, a piece of chain woven leather on 1stDibs sells for $1,065, while they’re typically $142 on the low end and $3,950 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 Handbags-purses-bags 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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.