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Spring/Summer 1988 Chanel Multi Buckle Stretch Belt
Spring/Summer 1988 Chanel Multi Buckle Stretch Belt

Spring/Summer 1988 Chanel Multi Buckle Stretch Belt

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel multibuckle belt from the 1988 Spring/Summer collection. This ultimate statement piece

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1980s French Belts

Chanel Silk Foulard in Red, Beige and Blue Tones
Chanel Silk Foulard in Red, Beige and Blue Tones

Chanel Silk Foulard in Red, Beige and Blue Tones

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Silk foulard in red, beige and blue tones. Additional information: Condition: Very good

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1980s Scarves

CHANEL Vintage Shoulder Bag in Brown Suede Leather
CHANEL Vintage Shoulder Bag in Brown Suede Leather

CHANEL Vintage Shoulder Bag in Brown Suede Leather

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

This beautiful CHANEL shoulder bag from the end of the 80s is in brown suede. . The hardware is

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Hand Bag
Vintage CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Hand Bag

Vintage CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Hand Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage Chanel mini hand bag is crafted of Chanel’s iconic diamond quilted lambskin leather in

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1980s Italian Pouches and Wristlets

Chanel Large Silk Stole with Burgundy Wool Lining
Chanel Large Silk Stole with Burgundy Wool Lining

Chanel Large Silk Stole with Burgundy Wool Lining

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in Italy) Large silk stole with a burgundy wool lining. Additional information

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1980s Italian Scarves

Vintage Chanel Black Denim Jeans with Gold Hardware
Vintage Chanel Black Denim Jeans with Gold Hardware

Vintage Chanel Black Denim Jeans with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Chanel black denim high waisted jeans with gold hardware and zippers with CC medallions

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1980s French Pants

Chanel Golden Metal and Black Leather Belt, 1980s
Chanel Golden Metal and Black Leather Belt, 1980s

Chanel Golden Metal and Black Leather Belt, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal and black leather belt. Jewelry from the early 1980s

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1980s French Waist Belts

CHANEL burgundy quilted lizard skin convertible clutch
CHANEL burgundy quilted lizard skin convertible clutch

CHANEL burgundy quilted lizard skin convertible clutch

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous lizard skin convertible clutch from Chanel. Ca. 1985. 6" tall by 9" wide. 20" strap drop

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1970s French Clutches

Chanel Classic Flap Small White Lambskin Gold Vintage
Chanel Classic Flap Small White Lambskin Gold Vintage

Chanel Classic Flap Small White Lambskin Gold Vintage

By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1980s Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
1980s Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag

1980s Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Gold Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag This CHANEL Camera Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned

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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Cylinder Shoulder Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Cylinder Shoulder Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Cylinder Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- This Chanel cylinder shoulder bag features a black quilted lambskin leather body, gold-tone

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel golden belt 1980s
Chanel golden belt 1980s

Chanel golden belt 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt with a CHANEL openwork plate. Accessory from the

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1980s French Belts

CHANEL navy & white oversized cardigan with gilt buttons
CHANEL navy & white oversized cardigan with gilt buttons

CHANEL navy & white oversized cardigan with gilt buttons

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic navy and white oversized cashmere cardigan sweater with gilt buttons from Chanel dating to

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20th Century French Cardigans

Classic 80's Chanel Chain Printed Silk Scarf
Classic 80's Chanel Chain Printed Silk Scarf

Classic 80's Chanel Chain Printed Silk Scarf

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Incredible silk Chanel scarf in the iconic chain print! Versatile black and gold color makes this

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1980s French Scarves

Chanel Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel 13cm gold metallic lambskin leather quilted flap shoulder bag from 1989 to 1991

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1980s Chanel Brown Leather Maxi Jumbo Shoulder Bag
1980s Chanel Brown Leather Maxi Jumbo Shoulder Bag

1980s Chanel Brown Leather Maxi Jumbo Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Capri, IT

Brown lambskin maxi flap bag from Chanel Vintage featuring foldover top with twist-lock closure, a

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Haute Couture FR34 Black silk Chiffon skirt
Chanel Haute Couture FR34 Black silk Chiffon skirt

Chanel Haute Couture FR34 Black silk Chiffon skirt

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Haute Couture long skirt in silk chiffon, pleated to the knee, closed with a zip and hook

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Skirt Suit Haute Couture, circa 1987-1988
Chanel Skirt Suit Haute Couture, circa 1987-1988

Chanel Skirt Suit Haute Couture, circa 1987-1988

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Skirt suit composed of a black crepe jacket trimmed with big grain, and a

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Rare 1990s Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Mini Bag
Rare 1990s Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Mini Bag

Rare 1990s Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Mini Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Adorable 1990s Chanel bag in the softest lambskin leather! Incredible rich jet black color makes

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Chanel Black Alligator Shoulder Bag US SHIPPING ONLY
1980s Chanel Black Alligator Shoulder Bag US SHIPPING ONLY

1980s Chanel Black Alligator Shoulder Bag US SHIPPING ONLY

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel vintage alligator double strap shoulder bag from the 1980's. Exterior supple, recently

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Crystals Ring Chain Link Bracelet
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Crystals Ring Chain Link Bracelet

Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Crystals Ring Chain Link Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Beautiful bracelet by CHANEL. Round Chain link with quilted pattern. Crystals embellishment. Spring

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1980s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Rare Chanel Wicker Rattan Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
Rare Chanel Wicker Rattan Classic Flap Shoulder Bag

Rare Chanel Wicker Rattan Classic Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Get in on the wicker bag trend with this amazing Chanel piece! Made of woven rattan wicker in the

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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Shoulder Bag - GHW - Circa 1988
Chanel Black Lambskin Shoulder Bag - GHW - Circa 1988

Chanel Black Lambskin Shoulder Bag - GHW - Circa 1988

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Black Lambskin Shoulder Bag - GHW - Circa 1988. This shoulder bag can be used also as a

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Half Round Lambskin Quilted Shoulder Bag
Chanel Black Half Round Lambskin Quilted Shoulder Bag

Chanel Black Half Round Lambskin Quilted Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 1989-1991 Chanel black half round lambskin leather quilted shoulder bag. You can carry it

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch

1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Fringe Pouch This CHANEL Fringe Pouch is in Excellent Pre

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1980s Italian Clutches

Chanel Beige Leather Belt
Chanel Beige Leather Belt

Chanel Beige Leather Belt

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Beige leather belt with golden metal. Good general condition but some

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1980s French Belts

Chanel Silk Georgette Blouse
Chanel Silk Georgette Blouse

Chanel Silk Georgette Blouse

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage, Chanel, peach tone, silk georgette blouse having a slim tie at the neck , soft gathering

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1980s French Shirts

CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag

CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB4407 Serial Number: 1218484

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag
Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag

Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag This CHANEL Timeless Mini Flap Bag is in

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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Cambon Coin Chain Belt
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Cambon Coin Chain Belt

1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Cambon Coin Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of gold toned chain featuring six Chanel Cambon CC coins

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1980s French Belts

Rare Chanel Vintage Shiny Brown Crocodile Timeless Bag
Rare Chanel Vintage Shiny Brown Crocodile Timeless Bag

Rare Chanel Vintage Shiny Brown Crocodile Timeless Bag

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

the years 1986-1988. Made in Italy. The bag will be delivered in its Chanel dustbag.

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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel bag 1989/1991
Chanel bag 1989/1991

Chanel bag 1989/1991

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black leather bag with golden metal elements. Bag with a serial

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL rose cashmere cardigan with CC buttons
CHANEL rose cashmere cardigan with CC buttons

CHANEL rose cashmere cardigan with CC buttons

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rose colored cashmere cardigan with gilt CC buttons from Chanel. Ca. 1985. Fits a Small or medium

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1980s French Cardigans

1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Lion Leather Chain Belt
1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Lion Leather Chain Belt

1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Lion Leather Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

1980s Chanel gold toned chain interlaced with black leather featuring an iconic Chanel lion head

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1980s Belts

Chanel Small Duma Backpack
Chanel Small Duma Backpack

Chanel Small Duma Backpack

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Tiny quilted black lamb leather backpack with golden metal elements

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1980s French Backpacks

Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag
Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag

Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Black Shiny Crocodile Leather Vintage Camera Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB766 Brand

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1985 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Classique Black Tote
1985 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Classique Black Tote

1985 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Classique Black Tote

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Haute Couture bag circa 1985 in black quilted leather, large CC logo covered in black

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

CHANEL SCULPTURED HI FASHION BUSTIER GOWN
CHANEL SCULPTURED HI FASHION BUSTIER GOWN

CHANEL SCULPTURED HI FASHION BUSTIER GOWN

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1980s Chanel sculptural strapless sheath gown. A sophisticated design with complicated

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20th Century French Contemporary Evening Gowns

Chanel crocodile camera bag
Chanel crocodile camera bag

Chanel crocodile camera bag

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Black Porosus crocodile camera bag. Lamb leather lining and golden metal

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel jewelry bag 1987s
Chanel jewelry bag 1987s

Chanel jewelry bag 1987s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Silk bag with a jewelry print and red lamb leather. Zipper fastening

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel BLACK INTERLACED LAMBSKIN & GOLD VINTAGE COIN CHAIN BELT
Chanel BLACK INTERLACED LAMBSKIN & GOLD VINTAGE COIN CHAIN BELT

Chanel BLACK INTERLACED LAMBSKIN & GOLD VINTAGE COIN CHAIN BELT

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL BLACK INTERLACED LAMBSKIN & GOLD VINTAGE COIN CHAIN BELT CONDITION NOTES The hardware is in

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1980s Belts

Chanel jacket Winter 1987
Chanel jacket Winter 1987

Chanel jacket Winter 1987

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Black and white houndstooth pattern wool jacket decorated with lipstick

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1980s French Jackets

CHANEL cream cashmere cardigan with navy trim
CHANEL cream cashmere cardigan with navy trim

CHANEL cream cashmere cardigan with navy trim

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic Chanel cashmere cardigan. Ca. 1985. Best suited for a small or medium frame. Looks great

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1980s French Cardigans

1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Boston 35
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Boston 35

1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Boston 35

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Boston 35 Reference: HB2860 Serial Number: 1532126 Age

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1980s Italian Tote Bags

CHANEL BOUTIQUE 1980s jet black cotton halter dress
CHANEL BOUTIQUE 1980s jet black cotton halter dress

CHANEL BOUTIQUE 1980s jet black cotton halter dress

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black cotton poplin summer halter dress from Chanel dating to the 1980's. French size 36. Fits

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1980s French Day Dresses

CHANEL black leather belt with gold buckles
CHANEL black leather belt with gold buckles

CHANEL black leather belt with gold buckles

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Luxurious black lambskin skirt with gilt hardware from Chanel dating to the 1980s. Skirt is labeled

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1980s French Skirts

Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag
Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag

Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Red Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Timeless Mini Flap

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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL black boucle suit with gilt buttons
CHANEL black boucle suit with gilt buttons

CHANEL black boucle suit with gilt buttons

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic black boucle wool suit with gilt buttons from Chanel dating to the 1980s. Suit fits a US 8

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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

1989 Chanel Brown Calfskin Shoulder Bag w/Entrupy COA
1989 Chanel Brown Calfskin Shoulder Bag w/Entrupy COA

1989 Chanel Brown Calfskin Shoulder Bag w/Entrupy COA

By Chanel

Located in Port Hope, ON

Hard to find Chanel 1989 brown calfskin shoulder/hand bag #11453387 in very good vintage condition

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1980s Italian Hobo Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Leather Square Mini Flap Bag
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Leather Square Mini Flap Bag

Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Leather Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Leather Square Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Square Mini Flap Bag

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 80s Red Lizard Shoulder Bag with Chain Handle
Chanel 80s Red Lizard Shoulder Bag with Chain Handle

Chanel 80s Red Lizard Shoulder Bag with Chain Handle

By Chanel

Located in Gresham, OR

Classic Chanel 80s red lizard shoulder bag with metal double "C" logo hardware, chain link handle

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Vintage CHANEL Diamond Quilted Jersey Clutch Bag Black Small
Vintage CHANEL Diamond Quilted Jersey Clutch Bag Black Small

Vintage CHANEL Diamond Quilted Jersey Clutch Bag Black Small

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This 1980s vintage CHANEL clutch bag is crafted of diamond quilted jersey in black and gold toned

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1980s French Clutches

CHANEL Red Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
CHANEL Red Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag

CHANEL Red Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Red Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5009

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Vintage Chanel Oval Twist Coco Mark CC Belt
Rare Vintage Chanel Oval Twist Coco Mark CC Belt

Rare Vintage Chanel Oval Twist Coco Mark CC Belt

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Very rare chanel double layered oval twist cc belt. In very good vintage condition, minor scuffs on

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1980s Belts

1988 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Pochette
1988 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Pochette

1988 Chanel Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Pochette

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Lambskin Vintage Timeless Charm Pochette Xupes Reference: HB3168 Serial Number

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1980s French Pouches and Wristlets

1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag

1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Flower Camelia Camellia Pin Brooch
Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Flower Camelia Camellia Pin Brooch

Chanel Vintage Black Velvet Flower Camelia Camellia Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Black velvet petals. Safety pin closure. Max

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1980s French Wallets and Small Accessories

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Chanel 1980 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel 1980 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect chanel 1980 among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th 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 Chanel 1980?

The price for a chanel 1980 starts at $120 and tops out at $52,500, and on average, selling for $1,535.

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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 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.

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