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Chanel Small Classic Shopping Shoulder Black Caviar Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Caviar Vintage 1999 Small Classic Shoulder Bag 1999 {25 Years VINTAGE} Gold hardware
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1990s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Metallic Bronze Quilted Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Thoughtful details high quality and everyday convenience mark this Classic Flap Shopping tote for
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel So Black Medium Boy Classic Grand Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Medium Boy Classic Grand Shopping Tote Travel Bag Year: 2011 Aged gold
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Metallic Bronze Quilted Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Metallic Bronze Quilted Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote in excellent condition. Metallic
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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Large XL Classic Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Large XL Classic Shoulder Tote Product Details Xupes Ref
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1990s French Tote Bags

Chanel 2010 Large Boating Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Hobo Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Boating Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Hobo Tote Bag Year: 2010 Large zip around
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Quilted Distressed Large Blck Calfskin Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large size Chanel distressed calfskin black tote with interwoven braided straps and flap 2006
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel 1999 Shopping Shoulder Vintage Small Classic Black Caviar Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Caviar Vintage 1999 Small Classic Shoulder Bag 1999 {23 Years VINTAGE} Gold hardware
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1990s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel 2011 Limited Edition Medium Boy Classic Grand Shopping Tote Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Medium Boy Classic Grand Shopping Tote Travel Bag Year: 2011 Aged gold
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

2014 Chanel Small White CC Pocket Tote
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
logo charm graces the front left side, adding a touch of classic Chanel sophistication. This tote
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel 2014 Vintage Classic Classic Ombre Triple Chain Flap Orange Fur Baguette
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Ombre Chanel fur triple interwoven chain flap with classic cc Turnlock closure Year: 2014
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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5665 Brand
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Jumbo
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag Brand-Chanel Model- Maxi Classic
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Maxi Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Maxi Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Maxi Classic
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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag Structured Leather Top Handle
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1990s French Tote Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Supermodel Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Overnight Supermodel Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold
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1990s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model
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1990s French Tote Bags

Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 2001 Caviar Diamond Quilted Satchel Classic Top Handle Flap Bag circa 2001 black
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes
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1990s French Tote Bags

2 In 1 Chanel Shopping Classic Flap Cruise Mesh Woven Crochet Black Patent Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
2 in 1 Chanel Cruise Mesh Woven Crochet Large Tote and Classic Flap Bag Year: 2011 Cruise Silver
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Large Black Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Python Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote Year: 2010 Medium zip around
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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote Year: 2010 Medium zip around
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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Chanel Vintage 90's Tweed Beige Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Tweed Beige Classic Reissue Tote Bag W 10.63 inch, H 7.87 inch, D 3.15 inch Year
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2008 Medium Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Rubber CC Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Medium Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Rubber CC Tote Year: 2008 Medium zip around
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Early 2000s Italian Hobo Bags

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Computer Laptop Work Business Classic Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Computer Laptop Work Business Classic Tote Bag Aged silver-tone hardware
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2006 Large Classic Flap Patent Kiss-lock Multi Compartment Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Classic Flap Patent Kiss-lock Multi Compartment Tote Bag 2006 {Vintage 18 Years
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Limited Edition Black Large Crochet Nature Tweed Fringe Classic Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Soft Organic Nature Tweed Woven Large CC Tote This series is very hard to find! Year: 2009
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 1994 Vintage Emily in Paris Pink Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Emily in Paris Pink Tweed Rare Classic Reissue Tote Bag Year: 1994-1996
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dover, DE
SET: Nothing. Bag only SIZE: 42/30/15.5 cm COLOUR: Beige Leather material INSIDE COLOR: Beige INSIDE MATERIAL: Silk HARDWARE: Silver metal SERIAL NUMBER: 14162453 YEAR: 2011
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2010s Tote Bags

Vintage CHANEL classic tote bag in red leather with golden chain and navy straps
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL classic tote bag in red leather with gold tone chain and navy blue leather
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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Forest Classic Zip 233089 Green Patent Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 6254347 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.75" Width: 3" Height: 8.5" Shoulder strap drop: 8.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial S...
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20th Century French Tote Bags

Chanel Bronze Patent Leather 'CC' Classic Chain "Bon Bon" Tote
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel "Bon Bon" tote featuring interwoven chain-leather handles, a lacquered finish, an
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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Bronze Patent Leather 'CC' Classic Chain "Bon Bon" Tote
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel "Bon Bon" tote featuring interwoven chain-leather handles, a lacquered finish, an
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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Vintage CHANEL red calfskin classic shoulder tote bag with gold tone chains
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage CHANEL red calfskin classic shoulder tote bag with gold tone chains and CC charm. Classic
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1980s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Quilted Lambskin Tote
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered is a pre-owned Chanel quilted lambskin tote with classic chain handles. Ultra soft black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Quilted Lambskin Tote
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Tote
H 11 in W 4 in L 16 in
CHANEL A01113 classic double flap bag small shoulder bag quilted caviar 2018
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
CHANEL classic double flap Bag small made of black quilted caviar with silver hardware. Model
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2010s French Tote Bags

CHANEL A58600 classic double flap bag Jumbo shoulder bag quilted lambskin 2018
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
CHANEL classic double flap Bag Jumbo made of black quilted lambskin with gold hardware. Model
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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote PST Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Chanel bag. Done in signature brown quilted caviar leather with silver-toned
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Vintage CHANEL brown quilted lamb leather classic tote bag with golden chains.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL brown quilted lamb leather classic tote bag with gold tone chains and CC
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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Vintage CHANEL deep red color classic quilted leather tote bag with gold ball.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL deep red color classic quilted lamb leather tote bag with golden CC ball
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Brown Quilted Fabric Vintage Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chanel Brown Quilted Fabric Vintage Tote Bag A classic Chanel vintage tote bag with oversized CC
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21st Century and Contemporary European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Brown Quilted Fabric Vintage Tote Bag
Chanel Brown Quilted Fabric Vintage Tote Bag
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 3.55 in
Chanel White Caviar Classic Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This large classic tote is crafted of diamond quilted caviar leather in white. It features polished
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Classic Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Classic Timeless Tote was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of a black quilted
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Caviar Leather Timeless Classic Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
We all need one tote that will not only help assist our style but also be durable enough for our
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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel White Quilted Calfskin & Caviar Leather Classic Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Calfskin & Caviar Leather Classic Tote Xupes Reference: HB3919 Serial Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

2014 Chanel Black Caviar Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Classic Flap Shopping Tote This CHANEL Classic Flap Shopping Tote is
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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

1997 Chanel White Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Tote Reference: HB2692 Serial Number: 5338416
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1990s French Tote Bags

Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic XL Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic XL Tote Xupes Reference: HB4273 Serial Number
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1990s French Tote Bags

Chanel Metallic Beige Quilted Canvas Mini Classic Chain Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

2002 Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Classic Gold Medallion Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Patent Leather Classic Gold Medallion Tote Reference: HB2321 Serial Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Paris-Edinburgh Classic Flap Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Paris-Edinburgh Classic Flap Shoulder Tote Product Details
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Classic Deauville Large Metallic Gold Navy Blue Denim Tote Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
Chanel The Deauville Tote Soldout in stores Navy with Gold Metallic threads running through This is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Charming Chanel Classic Shopping Tote bag in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chanel Shopping Tote bag in black partial quilted lambskin leather , gold-plated metal hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Charming Chanel Classic Shopping Tote bag in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Chanel Shopping Tote bag in black partial quilted lambskin leather , gold-plated metal hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Charming Chanel Classic Shopping Tote bag in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous Chanel Shopping Tote bag in black partially quilted lambskin leather, gold-plated metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Classic Shopping Tote bag in Navy blue quilted lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous Chanel Shopping Tote bag in dark Navy blue partially quilted lambskin leather, gold metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Charming Chanel Classic Shopping Tote bag in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous Chanel Shopping Tote bag in black partially quilted lambskin leather, gold-plated metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

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Chanel Classic Tote For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel classic tote you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel classic tote may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chanel Classic Tote?

On average, a chanel classic tote on 1stDibs sells for $3,450, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $9,920 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 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.

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