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Louis Rousselet 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch
Louis Rousselet 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch

Louis Rousselet 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in Wigan, GB

pieces for the most prominent couturiers, such as Chanel. The beads were all hand wound and polished and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Madeleine RIVIÈRE by the workshop of Louis ROUSSELET, old brooch, vintage 30s
Madeleine RIVIÈRE by the workshop of Louis ROUSSELET, old brooch, vintage 30s

Madeleine RIVIÈRE by the workshop of Louis ROUSSELET, old brooch, vintage 30s

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to promote

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Other

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940
Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to

Category

Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940
Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to

Category

Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940
Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to

Category

Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, glass paste flower, FRANCE 1960
Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, glass paste flower, FRANCE 1960

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, glass paste flower, FRANCE 1960

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

which he gave his name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

0.30 Carat Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents in Yellow Gold
0.30 Carat Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents in Yellow Gold

0.30 Carat Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents in Yellow Gold

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Tourmaline Graded In Setting Twenty-six Bead & Chanel Set Round Brilliant Shape Cut Diamonds Measuring 1.90

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Chanel Vintage Belt and/or Necklace in Gold Plated Metal
Chanel Vintage Belt and/or Necklace in Gold Plated Metal

Chanel Vintage Belt and/or Necklace in Gold Plated Metal

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Chanel Chockler / Necklace/ belt in gold plated metal. Gold plated metal , some light signs

Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Beaded Red Gripoix and Pearl Necklace
Chanel Beaded Red Gripoix and Pearl Necklace

Chanel Beaded Red Gripoix and Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Beaded Red Gripoix and Pearl Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Black Chanel Beaded Tweed-Like Jacket
Black Chanel Beaded Tweed-Like Jacket

Black Chanel Beaded Tweed-Like Jacket

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Black semi-sheer tweed-like jacket by Chanel. Beaded trim. Jewelneck. Long sleeves. Hidden

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Chanel Beaded Necklace
Chanel Beaded Necklace

Chanel Beaded Necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Pearl and Gripoix Limited Edition vintage Chanel necklace featuring embellished pearl tassels and

Category

20th Century French Rope Necklaces

Chanel Crystal and Jet Beads
Chanel Crystal and Jet Beads

Chanel Crystal and Jet Beads

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Long Chanel beads from the 1980s of alternating crystals set in gilt bezels with hand wrapped jet

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Beaded Black Coat
Chanel Beaded Black Coat

Chanel Beaded Black Coat

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This Chanel coat was crafted from a black wool blend. The exquisite purple, silver and black beaded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

Chanel Beaded Belt, 1980's
Chanel Beaded Belt, 1980's

Chanel Beaded Belt, 1980's

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Jewel belt made of pearly pearls, Swarovski rhinestones and gold metal

Category

20th Century French Waist Belts

Chanel Beaded Baguette Tote
Chanel Beaded Baguette Tote

Chanel Beaded Baguette Tote

Located in London, GB

This black silk beaded baguette tote from Chanel Vintage features an open top design, top handles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Beaded Wide Bracelet with False pearls
Chanel Beaded Wide Bracelet with False pearls

Chanel Beaded Wide Bracelet with False pearls

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Wide bracelet made of fancy pearls. 2cc3 collection. Additional

Category

1990s French More Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Beaded Charm Runway Gown, F / W 1987
Chanel Beaded Charm Runway Gown, F / W 1987

Chanel Beaded Charm Runway Gown, F / W 1987

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Chanel gown featuring a quilted satin waist and a chiffon bust with beaded appliqué of

Category

1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Chanel Beads and Rhinestones Necklace and Clip-on Earrings Set
Chanel Beads and Rhinestones Necklace and Clip-on Earrings Set

Chanel Beads and Rhinestones Necklace and Clip-on Earrings Set

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Set comprised of a pair of clip-on earrings and a necklace in gilded metal

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Grey Beads Necklace
Chanel Grey Beads Necklace

Chanel Grey Beads Necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Choker comprised of several strands of grey pearly beads. Signed on an oval

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Pearl Bead Enamel CC Baroque Long Necklace Black White
Chanel Pearl Bead Enamel CC Baroque Long Necklace Black White

Chanel Pearl Bead Enamel CC Baroque Long Necklace Black White

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Chanel Pearl Bead Long Necklace. Features a beautifully detailed Coco Pearl Bead Enamel

Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Chanel Pearly Beads Pebbles Choker
Chanel Pearly Beads Pebbles Choker

Chanel Pearly Beads Pebbles Choker

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Choker composed of two strands of pearly beads in the shape of pebbles

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Long Green Beaded Necklace
Chanel Long Green Beaded Necklace

Chanel Long Green Beaded Necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France, this elegant, pre-owned necklace from Chanel is a unique piece that adds a touch

Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Chanel CC Logo Beads Flower Long Pearl Necklace in Gilt Gold
Chanel CC Logo Beads Flower Long Pearl Necklace in Gilt Gold

Chanel CC Logo Beads Flower Long Pearl Necklace in Gilt Gold

By Chanel

Located in Banbury, GB

Necklace decorated with double C logo elements and colored beads, stamped Chanel, made in Italy

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Chanel Five Strand Pearl Beaded Bracelet
Chanel Five Strand Pearl Beaded Bracelet

Chanel Five Strand Pearl Beaded Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Five Strand Pearl Beaded Bracelet is in excellent condition from the Fall

Category

Early 2000s French Beaded Bracelets

Chanel Byzantine Style Beaded Medallion Necklace
Chanel Byzantine Style Beaded Medallion Necklace

Chanel Byzantine Style Beaded Medallion Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A gorgeous necklace by Chanel, featuring a double chain of hollow decorative beads, each

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Multi Color Beaded Stone Necklace
Chanel Multi Color Beaded Stone Necklace

Chanel Multi Color Beaded Stone Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Multi Colored Beaded Stone Necklace is in pristine condition. A must have

Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Beaded long neckless with pearls and silver beads "CC" Chanel
Beaded long neckless with pearls and silver beads "CC" Chanel

Beaded long neckless with pearls and silver beads "CC" Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long neckless with pearls and silver beads "CC". Small chain near the claps with "Double C" Come

Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Chanel Faux Pearls Beaded Short Necklace
Chanel Faux Pearls Beaded Short Necklace

Chanel Faux Pearls Beaded Short Necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Short necklace made of knot-mounted faux pearls. Signed upon a plate

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Long Beaded Necklace w. Gripoix Pendants
Chanel Long Beaded Necklace w. Gripoix Pendants

Chanel Long Beaded Necklace w. Gripoix Pendants

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

100% Authentic Chanel Long Beaded Necklace w/ Gripoix Medallions. Features two poured glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Necklace of Baroque Glass Beads, 1998
Chanel Necklace of Baroque Glass Beads, 1998

Chanel Necklace of Baroque Glass Beads, 1998

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Necklace of baroque glass beads. Spring-Summer 1998 collection. Additional

Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Faux Pearl & Glass Bead CC Necklace
Chanel Faux Pearl & Glass Bead CC Necklace

Chanel Faux Pearl & Glass Bead CC Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A chic champagne-tone faux pearl and glass bead station necklace by Chanel. The necklace is set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel Pink Beaded Gripoix Double Strand Bracelet
Chanel Pink Beaded Gripoix Double Strand Bracelet

Chanel Pink Beaded Gripoix Double Strand Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Pink Gripoix Double Strand Bracelet is in very good condition. Burgundy and

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Bracelets

CHANEL black 2005 05P BEADED MULTISTRAND Necklace
CHANEL black 2005 05P BEADED MULTISTRAND Necklace

CHANEL black 2005 05P BEADED MULTISTRAND Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel 2005 long faux pearl and beaded necklace in black with brooch pendant made of

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Black & White Drop Pearl Bead Necklace
Chanel Black & White Drop Pearl Bead Necklace

Chanel Black & White Drop Pearl Bead Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel black and white faux-pearl necklace. Spring 2011 collection. Pendant drop, 14"L. Comes with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Black Wooden Beads and Camellia Flower Necklace
Chanel Black Wooden Beads and Camellia Flower Necklace

Chanel Black Wooden Beads and Camellia Flower Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Black Wooden Beads and Camellia Flower Necklace is pristine. Four rows of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Black Bead and Pearl Bracelet with Charm
Chanel Black Bead and Pearl Bracelet with Charm

Chanel Black Bead and Pearl Bracelet with Charm

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Black faux pearl, round and faceted black glass bead Chanel bracelet from 2011. Beads range from 7

Category

2010s French Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Base Metal

Chanel Ruthenium Pearl, Onyx Bead & 'CC' Logo Necklace
Chanel Ruthenium Pearl, Onyx Bead & 'CC' Logo Necklace

Chanel Ruthenium Pearl, Onyx Bead & 'CC' Logo Necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Ruthenium Pearl, Onyx Bead & 'CC' Logo Necklace From Spring 2008 Ready-To-Wear Collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx

Gold Tone and Turquoise Bead Sautoir by Chanel
Gold Tone and Turquoise Bead Sautoir by Chanel

Gold Tone and Turquoise Bead Sautoir by Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A stunning gold tone "Baht" chain necklace with turquoise and Gold plated beads by Chanel. This

Category

1990s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gilt Metal

Chanel Silver CC Grey Bead Pearl Short Necklace
Chanel Silver CC Grey Bead Pearl Short Necklace

Chanel Silver CC Grey Bead Pearl Short Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Silver CC Grey Bead Pearl Short Necklace *Marked 16 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Gunmetal Rope CC Black Bead Pearl Necklace
Chanel Gunmetal Rope CC Black Bead Pearl Necklace

Chanel Gunmetal Rope CC Black Bead Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Gunmetal Rope CC Black Bead Pearl Necklace *Marked 11 *Made in France *Comes with original

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Short Two-Row Necklace with Pearly Beads
Chanel Short Two-Row Necklace with Pearly Beads

Chanel Short Two-Row Necklace with Pearly Beads

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Short two-row necklace with pearly beads assembled with knots and a

Category

1990s French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Gold Toned Black Bead Two Strand Necklace, 1984
Chanel Gold Toned Black Bead Two Strand Necklace, 1984

Chanel Gold Toned Black Bead Two Strand Necklace, 1984

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Chanel gold tone double strand link necklace. Dated 1984 - this piece features two strands

Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

1994 Vintage CHANEL Gripoix Beaded Gold Plated Charm Necklace
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gripoix Beaded Gold Plated Charm Necklace

1994 Vintage CHANEL Gripoix Beaded Gold Plated Charm Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

1994 Chanel gold toned Gripoix beads necklace featuring a gold toned cross charm with CC logo and

Category

1990s French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace
Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace *Marked 09 *Made in France *Comes with the

Category

Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace
Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Classic 2 Gold CC White Bead Pearl Necklace *Marked 11 *Made in France *Comes with the

Category

2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Red Gripoix Bead and Pearl Sautoir Vintage Necklace
Chanel Red Gripoix Bead and Pearl Sautoir Vintage Necklace

Chanel Red Gripoix Bead and Pearl Sautoir Vintage Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Red Gripoix and Pearl Sautoir Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from

Category

Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace
Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace *Marked 10 *Made in France -It is

Category

2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace
Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace *Marked 10 *Made in France *Comes with the

Category

2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace
Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace *Marked 12 *Made in France *Comes with the

Category

2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Yellow Gold Pearl and Onyx Bead Strand Necklace
Chanel Yellow Gold Pearl and Onyx Bead Strand Necklace

Chanel Yellow Gold Pearl and Onyx Bead Strand Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Southampton, PA

exceptional necklace from Chanel. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box

Category

Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Necklace
CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Necklace

CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

authentic Chanel Paris - Greece necklace in rust, orange, burgundy and honey colored faux stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel 5 Strand Gold Chain Colorful Gripoix Bead Necklace, 1980s
Chanel 5 Strand Gold Chain Colorful Gripoix Bead Necklace, 1980s

Chanel 5 Strand Gold Chain Colorful Gripoix Bead Necklace, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Chanel Gripoix pate de verre dangling bead necklace. . Made of five strands of mini gold

Category

Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Long Black Glass Bead & Star Necklace, 2017 Cruise Collection
Chanel Long Black Glass Bead & Star Necklace, 2017 Cruise Collection

Chanel Long Black Glass Bead & Star Necklace, 2017 Cruise Collection

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Perfect for any occasion is this long Chanel black glass bead necklace. The necklace is strung with

Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Three Strand Pearl, Rose Quartz and Agate Bead Necklace
Chanel Three Strand Pearl, Rose Quartz and Agate Bead Necklace

Chanel Three Strand Pearl, Rose Quartz and Agate Bead Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

From the Chanel Spring 2012 collection. The necklace consists of three strands of faux Baroque

Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Silver Plate

CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Chain Necklace
CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Chain Necklace

CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Chain Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

authentic Chanel Paris - Greece necklace in rust, orange, burgundy and honey colored faux stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

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Chanel Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of chanel beads available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black chanel beads and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th 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 are Chanel Beads?

Prices for chanel beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $71,630, while these items, on average, fetch $1,918.

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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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 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
    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 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 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
    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.