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Chanel Couture Vintage

CHANEL Couture Tweed Pencil Skirt Vintage Red Midnight blue
CHANEL Couture Tweed Pencil Skirt Vintage Red Midnight blue

CHANEL Couture Tweed Pencil Skirt Vintage Red Midnight blue

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

CHANEL Couture Tweed Pencil Skirt Vintage Red Midnight blue A classic Coco Chanel Tweed vintage

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1960s French Flare Skirts

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt

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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Chanel Couture Navy With White Trim Suit
Chanel Couture Navy With White Trim Suit

Chanel Couture Navy With White Trim Suit

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stately Chanel Couture suit finished in Navy with white braided trim is such a foundational

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1960s Skirt Suits

1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit
1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit

1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Incredible Chanel Haute Couture cream wool pantsuit from the early 1980s. Collarless jacket with

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

Rare Chanel Couture Red and Gray Woven Numbered Long Coat
Rare Chanel Couture Red and Gray Woven Numbered Long Coat

Rare Chanel Couture Red and Gray Woven Numbered Long Coat

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Own a piece of fashion history with this rare Chanel couture coat, a numbered vintage treasure that

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1960s Overcoats

1994 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Black Boucle Wool Skirt Suit
1994 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Black Boucle Wool Skirt Suit

1994 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Black Boucle Wool Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Made in France, this Chanel haute couture cream and black skirt suit is from the Spring 1994

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1990s French Skirt Suits

1960s Chanel Haute Couture Navy Blue and Pink Knit Set
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Navy Blue and Pink Knit Set

1960s Chanel Haute Couture Navy Blue and Pink Knit Set

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unique vintage Chanel Haute Couture navy blue wool ribbed knit cardigan and skirt set. Very simple

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1960s French Skirt Suits

CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare
CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare

CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

vintage CHANEL 1997 CC logos Couture, a Catwalk unique belt in very good condition. Double gold tone flat

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1990s French Belts

EMPORIO ARMANI Vintage Blazer Black White Runway Collection Jacket 1980s
EMPORIO ARMANI Vintage Blazer Black White Runway Collection Jacket 1980s

EMPORIO ARMANI Vintage Blazer Black White Runway Collection Jacket 1980s

By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7

Located in London, GB

everyday use. The Chanel mini flap & the Chanel Gripoix belt, the Escada Couture vintage wrap skirt and the

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1980s Italian Blazers

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Chanel Haute-Couture  1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Suit
Chanel Haute-Couture  1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Suit

Chanel Haute-Couture 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Suit

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel Haute-Couture 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Jacket and the skirt The color are black brown

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1960s French Jackets

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture raspberry color skirt suit
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture raspberry color skirt suit

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture raspberry color skirt suit

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Truly beautiful 1979 Vintage Chanel skirt suit in raspberry color. Jacket is just Devine cut . Four

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1970s French Skirt Suits

1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble
1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble

1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

1977 Chanel haute couture runway ensemble. The cardigan style jacket is fully beaded. The skirt

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20th Century French Wedding Dresses

A 60s vintage Chanel Haute Couture Embellished Silk Dress
A 60s vintage Chanel Haute Couture Embellished Silk Dress

A 60s vintage Chanel Haute Couture Embellished Silk Dress

By Chanel

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An absolutely incredible 1960s Chanel Haute Couture dress with a royal blue silk top with tapered

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Silk Ensemble with Gold Embroidery
1970s Chanel Haute Couture Silk Ensemble with Gold Embroidery

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Silk Ensemble with Gold Embroidery

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

A pale peach silk Chanel haute couture ensemble from the mid 1970s. Tunic top has gold bead

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1970s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

CHANEL Vintage 90s Black Lambskin Leather Maxi Flap Logo CC GHW
CHANEL Vintage 90s Black Lambskin Leather Maxi Flap Logo CC GHW

CHANEL Vintage 90s Black Lambskin Leather Maxi Flap Logo CC GHW

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Description: This is a gorgeous Chanel Vintage Lambskin Quilted Leather Maxi Single Classic Flap XL

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Lace and Ribbon Gown
Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Lace and Ribbon Gown

Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Lace and Ribbon Gown

Located in New York, NY

RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The

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20th Century French Empire Waist Dresses

1970s Haute Couture Gold Lamé Coat Attributed to Chanel
1970s Haute Couture Gold Lamé Coat Attributed to Chanel

1970s Haute Couture Gold Lamé Coat Attributed to Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Chanel haute couture from the late 1970s is this beautiful gold lamé wrap coat

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1970s French Jackets

Vintage Chanel Haut Couture Skirt Suit 1974
Vintage Chanel Haut Couture Skirt Suit 1974

Vintage Chanel Haut Couture Skirt Suit 1974

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

A charming and chic vintage (1974) haute couture skirt suit by Chanel. The suit is made of a

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1970s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Women's Red Vintage Couture Tweed Suit
Chanel Women's Red Vintage Couture Tweed Suit

Chanel Women's Red Vintage Couture Tweed Suit

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

this red vintage couture suit jacket and skirt set is a truly unique interpretation on the brand's

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21st Century and Contemporary British Twin Sets

Vintage Chanel 1993 Couture Patchwork Multicolor Tote Bag
Vintage Chanel 1993 Couture Patchwork Multicolor Tote Bag

Vintage Chanel 1993 Couture Patchwork Multicolor Tote Bag

By Chanel Boutique, Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Chanel 1993 Couture Patchwork Multicolor Tote Bag One of the most coveted pieces of all

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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Couture Timeless CHANEL Vintage Bag in White Lambskin Leather
Couture Timeless CHANEL Vintage Bag in White Lambskin Leather

Couture Timeless CHANEL Vintage Bag in White Lambskin Leather

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Classic and timeless, this vintage CHANEL bag is in white lambskin leather. The jewelry is in gold

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Vintage Silk Chiffon Dress no 4550
1970s Chanel Haute Couture Vintage Silk Chiffon Dress no 4550

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Vintage Silk Chiffon Dress no 4550

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Resplendent dots of gold blanket a gorgeous array of flowers in this breathtaking vintage Chanel

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Haute Couture CHANEL Vintage Coat 40 FR in Pale Yellow Tweed
Haute Couture CHANEL Vintage Coat 40 FR in Pale Yellow Tweed

Haute Couture CHANEL Vintage Coat 40 FR in Pale Yellow Tweed

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL vintage coat, size 40 FR, in pale yellow tweed. Exceptional collection piece of Haute

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Mid-20th Century French Coats and Outerwear

Chanel Haute Couture Black Woven CC Detail Belt
Chanel Haute Couture Black Woven CC Detail Belt

Chanel Haute Couture Black Woven CC Detail Belt

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Take your accessories repertoire to whimsical heights with this vintage Chanel belt. It was

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20th Century French Belts

Vintage CHANEL White  and black  gown with detachable sleeve couture
Vintage CHANEL White  and black  gown with detachable sleeve couture

Vintage CHANEL White and black gown with detachable sleeve couture

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One of the kind or collectors item 1990s Chanel Off-white silk and black velvet gown with

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1990s French Ball Gowns

CHANEL Vintage Backpack In Black Leather
CHANEL Vintage Backpack In Black Leather

CHANEL Vintage Backpack In Black Leather

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H 11.82 in D 7.09 in L 9.85 in

CHANEL Vintage Backpack In Black Leather

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

. The "CC" clasps are a timeless signature of the Maison de Couture. Vintage CHANEL backpack. The

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1980s French Backpacks

Chanel Couture 1960s Buttons and Tag
Chanel Couture 1960s Buttons and Tag

Chanel Couture 1960s Buttons and Tag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

hand for repairs for your vintage Chanel pieces or bring new life to your favorite Chanel archives and

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1960s French Miscellaneous

Chanel Vintage Lipstick Red Couture Suit
Chanel Vintage Lipstick Red Couture Suit

Chanel Vintage Lipstick Red Couture Suit

By Chanel

Located in New York City, NY

Couture boucle Chanel skirt suit. 6 classic shoe buttons. 4 pocket. Braided trim on pocket collar

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture  short coat jacket
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture  short coat jacket

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture short coat jacket

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chanel Haute couture overcoat jacket. Perfect for fall! Heavy wool lightly padded

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1990s French Car Coats

Chanel Couture Coat
Chanel Couture Coat

Chanel Couture Coat

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Size: Medium

Chanel Couture Coat

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chanel couture camel coat. This coat in some ways is "un-chanel" it's super wearable

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1970s Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Unique Vintage Couture Chanel Pumps Navy with Leather Bows
Unique Vintage Couture Chanel Pumps Navy with Leather Bows

Unique Vintage Couture Chanel Pumps Navy with Leather Bows

By Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare find: these are original Chanel Couture pumps in navy linen with Signature Chanel black

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1990s Italian Shoes

Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Purple Wool Boucle Cape w Scarf
Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Purple Wool Boucle Cape w Scarf

Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Purple Wool Boucle Cape w Scarf

By Chanel

Located in Portland, OR

This is a very rare vintage Chanel Haute Couture wool boucle cape coat from the 1980's in a variety

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1980s French Capes

Chanel Haute Couture Hat Resort 1990
Chanel Haute Couture Hat Resort 1990

Chanel Haute Couture Hat Resort 1990

By Chanel

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Chanel haute couture hat. Authentic item custom ordered directly from

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1990s French Hats

CHANEL Vintage Haute Couture  2-pc Pink Plaid Coat Dress 38
CHANEL Vintage Haute Couture  2-pc Pink Plaid Coat Dress 38

CHANEL Vintage Haute Couture 2-pc Pink Plaid Coat Dress 38

By Chanel

Located in New York City, NY

CHANEL vintage (circa late 1980s-early 1990s) haute couture numbered two-piece pink and purple wool

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Fur lined Raincoat
1970s Chanel Haute Couture Fur lined Raincoat

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Fur lined Raincoat

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

A classic Chanel haute couture fur lined raincoat. Gilt and blue buttons. Runway piece.

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1970s French Coats and Outerwear

Chanel haute couture navy top, circa 1960
Chanel haute couture navy top, circa 1960

Chanel haute couture navy top, circa 1960

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

The perfect way to introduce vintage haute couture into a contemporary wardrobe, this Chanel navy

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1960s French Blouses

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

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By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

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Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023

$32,100

H 2.17 in D 0.69 in L 1.38 in

Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...

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1980s French Swimwear

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Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

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By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Dior Saddle 2020 Shoulder Bag Shearling Brown and While

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By Christian Dior

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag

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$7,999

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Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel excellent condition blue velvet double flap, blue leather lining and black hardware. Shoulder drop 9”/19”. Comes with hologram, ID card and original dust cover. Collection 2...

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Diego, CA

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1980s Italian Mini Dress

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Chanel Crossbody Lego Bag

Chanel Crossbody Lego Bag

$19,000

H 4.7 in W 7.9 in D 2 in

Chanel Crossbody Lego Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 “It’s Only A Game” Tan Olive Tie Dye Print Tank Top

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Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown

Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown

By Versace

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Chanel Couture Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel couture vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld and Robert Goossens are consistently popular. 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 Couture Vintage?

Prices for a chanel couture vintage can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $427 and can go as high as $12,000, while, on average they fetch $2,550.

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 Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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.

  • 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.