Chanel Vintage Black/Pink Canvas Structured Shoulder Bag in Excellent Condition
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Classic Chanel black and pink canvas single flap shoulder bag from year 2005 to 2006. - Silver hardware. - Black canvas interior zip closure. - Acrylic charm. - Authenticit...
Chanel 2007 Runway Karl Lagerfeld Vintage White Dual Twin Chain Mini Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Runway Karl Lagerfeld Vintage White Dual Twin Chain Mini Tote Bag 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} Gunmetal Hardware White Calfskin Leather Chain-Link Handle Satin Lining Zip Closure...
Chanel XL Oversized Fanny Pack Sling Gym Sport Black Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Waist XL Sport Fanny Pack Banana Beige Nylon Cross Body Bag Measurements: 0.25"L x 21"W x 12"H Black Nylon CC Rubber Logo Adjustable Strap Made in Italy
Chanel 2002 So Black CC Micro Mini CC Microfiber Nylon Pochette Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black CC Micro Mini CC Microfiber Nylon Pochette Pouch Satchel Bag Year: 2002 {Vintage 22 Years} Black matte hardware Nylon microfiber Classic interwoven chain CC Turn-...
Chanel 2008 Cocoon Reversible Large Black Red Lambskin Travel Tote Carry On Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Cocoon Reversible Large Black Red Lambskin Travel Tote Carry On Bag Silver hardware Reversible, can be worn on both sides Black on one side Black quilted leather and re...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black CC Nylon Sport Mesh Large Gym Travel Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black CC Nylon Sport Mesh Large Gym Travel Duffle Bag Rubber CC Logo at front Nylon body with rubber trim Front exterior zip pockets Rolled handles Detachable s...
Chanel 2009 Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Taupe Beige Tweed Fringe and Calfskin Limited Edition Beige Tote Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Silver hardware Double tweed and ribbon interwoven chain Interior tweed l...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2001 Jumbo Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Vintage Caviar Quilted Satchel Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Gold Hardware circa 2001 Gold hardware black quilted caviar leather single rounded top handle fold-over top sig...
Chanel Rare Bone Beige Off White Quilted Leather Travel Carry-On Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Bone Beige Off White Quilted Leather Travel Carry-On Tote Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} This bag is done in beige quilted distressed leather, featuring two ha...
Chanel 2008 Vintage Classic Flap CC Obsession Rare Dark Blue Pearls Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap CC Obsession Rare Black with Dark Blue Pearls Lambskin Bag Year: 2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Classic interwoven chain Classic center zippered pocket...
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar Burgundy CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Satchel Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar Burgundy CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Satchel Tote Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Year} Silver hardware Stitched CC Logo at front Dual top handles Zip closur...
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Small Satchel Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Quilted Caviar CC Kelly Top Handle Boston Small Satchel Tote Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Year} Silver hardware Stitched CC Logo at front Dual top handles Zip closure a...
Chanel Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag 2001 Vintage 2001 VINTAGE Terry cloth Woven lining Drawstring closure Adjustable strap: 25-44.5" Measurements...
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
Chanel Dark Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Dark Dark Navy Blue Striped CC Logo Drawstring Large Beach Tote Bag 2001 Vintage 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Terry cloth Woven lining Drawstring closure Adjustable strap: 25-44....
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Two large coin purse detail design Raised CC Stitched Logo Int...
Chanel 2006 Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Neon Red Coral Soft Lambskin Stitched Medium Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years} Dark silver hardware Bijoux chain can be worn single or double strap Quilted...
Chanel Rare 90s Vintage Curve Lambskin Large Classic Flap Bag Gold Doubled Chain
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 90s Vintage Curve Lambskin Large Classic Flap Bag Gold Doubled Chain Production Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Quilted lambskin leather Curve front flap with CC turn lo...
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 Antique gold hardware Four bottom feet Flat bottom Tweed interwoven chain Diamond stit...
Chanel Bowling Bag Exotic Bowler Paris NY Grey Crocodile Skin Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Crocodile bowler from the Paris-NY collection 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Antique silver hardware 4 bottom feet Cc zipper charm Hanging cc plate Grey satin interior lining Small in...
Chanel 2009 Rare Vintage Bright Red Quilted Puzzle Piece Patent Tote Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Electric red patent leather puzzle tote with large hanging CC charm Year: 2009 Gold hardware Puzzle stitched design detail Double interwoven patent chain strap Interior magnetic cl...
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Barbie Soft Pink Clutch Wood Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel pink quilted caviar leather with wooden top handle clutch tote 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior li...
Chanel 2008 Limited Edition Swarovski CC Gold Bar Gala Red Carpet Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Limited Edition Swarovski CC Rhinestone Gold Bar Clutch 2008 {Vintage 16 Years} Gold Hardware Gold Leather Interlocking Rhinestone Swarovski CC Logo Push-Lock Closure ...
Chanel Chain Vintage Muff Black and White Grey Tweed Fur Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel White Fur Chain Vintage Muff Crossbody Tote 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Silver and gold with interwoven multi colored tweed chain Zipper interior pocket Interior black felt linin...
Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black fur Chanel multi color tweed flap with CC logo clasp Fall/Winter 2005 Silver hardware Interior flap black lambskin lining Soft black graffiti interior lining Classic center z...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Airplane Rainbow Mixed Media Blue Jean Denim Rare Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Airplane Rainbow Mixed Media Blue Jean Denim Tote Rare 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver-gold tone hardware Dark blue denim Pop art logo yellow heart mirror key...
Chanel 2003 Waist Sport Pouch Fanny Pack Rare Vintage White Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Belt Bag From the 2003 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld White Graphic Print Silver-Tone Hardware Single Adjustable Shoulder Strap Four Exterior Pockets Nylon Lining Zip Closure a...
Chanel Quilted Tote Bag in Pink and Purple, 2009/2010
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted tote bag in shades of pink and purple. Attributes in silver plated metal. Serial number present. Collection 2009/2010. Additional information: D...
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Rare Red Caviar Jumbo Kelly Envelope Clutch Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Rare Red Caviar Leather Jumbo Kelly Envelope Clutch Tote 2003 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Deep red leat...
Chanel 2006 Y2K Vintage Regal Tennis Sport Waist Pouch Fanny Pack Bum Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Back Chanel canvas sport fanny with adjustable seat belt strap 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Front zipper pocket Embroidered details Hidden waist pocket Interior white vinyl lining Made i...
Chanel Handbag Clutch Rare Exotic Large 2 In 1 Tote & Metallic Bronze Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Exotic Python Metallic Bronze Large 2 in 1 Tote & Clutch 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Metallic bronze python Diamond stitch brown crochet Thick chain han...
Chanel Mini Boston Black Quilted Caviar Grain Calfskin Bag, 2005/2006
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black quilted caviar grain calfskin bowling bag. Golden metal elements. A 2005/2006 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dime...
"Nr 5 Stars" handbag mix leather and patent leather shoulder bag Chanel 2002/03
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
"Nr 5 Stars" handbag mix leather and patent leather shoulder bag. Opens with snaps. The inside is divided into 2 compartments. Zipper pocket against the back. Size: height: 25,5 cm...
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code.
CHANEL bag in black calfskin leather with black glossy shearling, France 2017s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful black small Chanel bag (Made in France) made of black quilted calfskin 2 cm x 2 cm. The front and back of the bag are made of shiny black shearling. The bag has a small...
Chanel Contemporary Brown Leather Suede Turn-Lock Slingback Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel brown turn-lock brown leather and suede one-shoulder slingback backpack. Features suede, leather accents, large interior with a zipped slip pocket and an attached po...
Diamond Quilted Boston Travel Bag 60cm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This luxurious travel bag is crafted from black calf leather and features classic diamond quilting and gold-tone hardware. It includes two top handles and an adjustable, detachable s...
Chanel Limited Edition Black Grey Leather Portobello Tote Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black and Grey Leather Portobello Tote in very good condition. Distressed quilted black leather with grey shimmery soft calfskin leather top trimmed with double handles and wo...
Chanel Deep Red Crocodile Jumbo Classic Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary and exceedingly rare iteration of Chanel’s most iconic silhouette, this Jumbo Classic Flap is rendered in sumptuous deep red crocodile—elevating a timeless design in...
Chanel Rare Vintage 2005 Regal Crest Emblem Small Mini Flap Bag Crossbody
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Regal Crest Emblem Small Mini Flap Bag Crossbody Year: 2005 Black canvas Diamond quilting Appliqué regal crest logo Leather and chain-link shoulder strap Front...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag Gold hardware Leather Top Handle Quilted Caviar Leather CC Turnlock Closure Interior Zip And Slip Po...
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
In the hands of Karl Lagerfeld, even running errands became a chic exercise.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
How do you tell if a Chanel purse is a knockoff or the real deal? We spoke with handbag experts Alexa Ridolfi and Gerry Gallagher about how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.