$10,920
H 5.25 in W 2 in L 8.25 in
Chanel Beauty Lock Multicolor Black Tweed Lambskin Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2017 Rare Tweed Lambskin Quilted Beauty Lock Multicolor Black Flap Bag Stunning Silver CC
Chanel Mini Beauty Lock Flap Bag Black Lambskin Leather Chain Strap 2017
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Mini Beauty Lock Flap Bag Black Lambskin Leather Chain Strap 2017 These are professional
CHANEL Beauty Lock Collection Old Pink Sheepskin Leather Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This newest flap is from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2016 Collection. The Beauty Lock is made of
Chanel Naked Transparent Multi Compartment Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel naked transparent flap with lambskin leather and Chanel engraved beauty push lock closure
Chanel Naked Transparent Multi Compartment Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel naked transparent flap with lambskin leather and Chanel engraved beauty push lock closure
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small, crafted from pink quilted tweed, features
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small, crafted from pink, multicolor tweed, features
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini, crafted from black quilted sheepskin
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini, crafted from clear quilted PVC
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini, crafted from clear quilted PVC
Chanel Beauty Lock Tote Quilted Sheepskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Tote
Chanel Beauty Lock Tote Quilted Sheepskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
11", Height 8.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Tote Quilted Sheepskin
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 11", Depth 1.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 13", Height 7", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Small Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color: Black
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yellow
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Large Exterior Material
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini Exterior
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini Exterior
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini Exterior
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 24" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather, Pvc Exterior
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
20" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leather, Pvc Exterior Color
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leather, Pvc Exterior Color
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted PVC
Chanel Blue Leather Mini Beauty Lock Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
pattern and a Beauty lock on the flap. The piece has gold-tone hardware, and a lovely chain link just so
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Beauty Lock Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Chanel Black Quilted PVC And Leather Beauty Flap Lock Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Chanel PVC Lambskin Quilted Beauty Lock Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel PVC Lambskin Quilted Lock Flap Bag - Slim Silver-tone hardware chain - Diamond stitched
$7,027
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag Serial Number: 24492803 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Deta...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This one-of-a-kind Chanel Classic Flap bag exude...
Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Piece - Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag Black, round shaped evening bag crafted from lambskin leather designed with iconic diamond quilting. Featuring over...
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag 2024 Cruise Runway Collection This product is embedded with NFC technology Signature Horsebit detail Silver-toned hardw...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40.5
New Tom Ford for YSL Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Satin Heels Sz 40.5
By Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 40.5 * Lilac Satin * Leather Insole * Adjustable Ankle ...
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Happy Stitch Red Fabric Gold Hardware, 2015-2016 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This one-of-a-kind Chanel Classic Flap bag exude...
Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag Bright orange crossbody bag crafted in shiny Crocodile Porosus skin with shiny 18k gold plated hardware. Designed with 'H...
$4,150
H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Cream Caviar Leather Vintage Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Cream Caviar Leather Vintage Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1031 Brand: Chanel Model: Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag ...
Chanel Seasonal Flap Medium Red Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Seasonal Flap Medium Red Lambskin Leather Valentine Marine Charms These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owne...
Hermès Kelly Pochette Rose Sakura Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Pochette in rose sakura and swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn, the plastic protection has been removed. Comes as full set including the original r...
$3,995
H 4.7 in D 2.3 in L 7.8 in
Chanel Mini Square 17cm Red Leather Classic Flap Shoulder Bag Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
A rare find from Chanel’s Series 1, this vintage Classic Flap Bag from the 1980s is crafted in vibrant red lambskin leather with signature diamond quilting and 24k gold-plated hardwa...
$2,336Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Classic Flap Medium East West Black Calfskin Leather 2011-2012
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This authentic Chanel bag is in very good original condition. Light scratches around hardware, scratches on the inside and the exterior. Light rubbing around th...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Gold Bronze Petite Vanity Bag 24k GHW 68925
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68925 This Chanel 1991 Vintage Gold Bronze Petite Vanity Bag 24k GHW is a whimsical little box vanity with 24k gold plated ornamental CC turnlock (is actually a snap clos...
Thierry Mugler "Solo in the Spotlight" Beaded Tulle Mermaid Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid 90's Thierry Mugler strapless mermaid style evening gown with elongated bodice of handsewn black paillettes and skirt fashioned of layers of black chiffon. Lined. A very d...
$12,920
H 12.5 in W 9 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Cruise 2015 Tweed Fringe & Lambskin Mini Blue Denim Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Cruise 2015 Denim Tweed Fringe Bucket Bag Antiqued ruthenium hardware Blue denim Chanel bucket bag Drawstring CC Logo closure at front Classic interwoven chain strap Cha...
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.