Red Chanel Patent Bon Bon Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
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By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Chanel Bronze Patent Leather 'CC' Classic Chain "Bon Bon" Tote
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Located in Chicago, IL
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By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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By Chanel
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By Chanel
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Chanel Black Patent Strass Crystal Bon Bon Logo Tote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Patent Strass Crystal Bon Bon Logo Tote in excellent condition. Smooth black patent
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Studded Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Studded Lambskin is a modern design with subtle edge made for
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large is a modern design with subtle edge made for
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large is a modern design with subtle edge made for
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large is a modern design with subtle edge made for
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large is a modern design with subtle edge made for
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large is a modern design with subtle edge made for
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Quilted Lambskin Large is a modern design with a subtle edge
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large from the brands Spring 2010
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large is a modern design with a subtle
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large from the brand's Spring 2010
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large from the brands Spring 2010
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large
By Chanel
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This authentic Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large from the brands Spring 2010
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 18", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Bon Bon Tote Patent Large Exterior Material: Patent Leather
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 18", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Bon Bon Tote Patent Large Exterior Material: Patent Leather
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Studded Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", Height 16", Width 18", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Denim Medium
By Chanel
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Accessories Measurements: Height 13.5", Width 13.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Chanel Model: Bon Bon
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Medium Exterior Material: Patent Leather Exterior
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
8", Height 12", Width 13", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2" Designer: Chanel Model: Bon Bon Tote Strass Embellished Patent Large Exterior Material: Patent
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Chanel Black Leather Disc Bon Bon Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous bag from Chanel will surely lift up your mood instantly. Crafted from leather, this
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Chanel Turquoise Leather Disc Bon Bon Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous tote from Chanel will surely lift up your mood instantly. Crafted from leather, this
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Chanel Turquoise Leather Disc Bon Bon Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous tote from Chanel will surely lift up your mood instantly. Crafted from leather, this
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Chanel Black Patent Leather Bon Bon Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...
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Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Large
By Chanel
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Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Large, crafted in brown lambskin leather, features
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Chanel Polar Bon Bon Tote Vinyl with Mohair
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Polar Bon Bon Tote Vinyl with Mohair, crafted from black vinyl with mohair, features
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Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Large, crafted in burgundy lambskin, features woven
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Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Small is a modern design with a subtle edge
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Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Large is a modern design with a subtle edge
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Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 7.5", Width 11", Depth 5.5" Designer: Chanel
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Chanel Navy Blue Denim Disc Bon Bon Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous tote from Chanel will surely lift up your mood instantly. Crafted from denim, this is
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Chanel CC Disc Bon Bon Tote Canvas Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: CC Disc Bon Bon Tote Canvas Small Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterior Color: Blue
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Chanel Dark Magenta Leather Disc Bon Bon Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous and trendy Disc Bon Bon from Chanel will surely lift up your mood instantly. Crafted
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Chanel CC Disc Bon Bon Tote Canvas Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 11", Width 12.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Disc Bon Bon
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Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5.5", Handle Drop 6.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Small Exterior
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Chanel Paris-Venice Bon Bon Tote Printed Canvas XL
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Paris-Venice Bon Bon Tote Printed Canvas XL, crafted from white printed canvas
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Chanel CC Lock Bon Bon Tote Matelasse Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Lock Bon Bon Tote Matelasse Leather Large, crafted in black matelasse leather
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Chanel CC Lock Bon Bon Tote Matelasse Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Lock Bon Bon Tote Matelasse Leather Large, crafted in black matelasse leather
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Chanel Paris-Venice Bon Bon Tote Printed Canvas XL
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 15.5", Width 20.5", Depth 1", Handle Drop 10" Designer: Chanel Model
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Chanel Paris-Venice Bon Bon Tote Printed Canvas XL
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 15.5", Width 20.5", Depth 1", Handle Drop 10" Designer: Chanel Model
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Chanel Paris-Venice Bon Bon Tote Printed Canvas XL
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Handle Drop 10" Designer: Chanel Model: Paris-Venice Bon Bon Tote Printed Canvas XL Exterior Material
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Chanel Black Patent Leather Crystal CC Bon Bon Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Jazz up your look with this brilliantly designed patent leather Chanel bag. This one is the most
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Chanel Black Patent Leather Crystal CC Bon Bon Tote
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Jazz up your look with this brilliantly designed patent leather Chanel bag. This one is the most
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Chanel Bon Bon Tote Quilted Denim Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Bon Bon Tote Quilted Denim Medium Exterior Material: Denim Exterior Color: Blue
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Chanel Bon Bon For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel bon bon you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Red, Brown and more. If you’re looking for a chanel bon bon from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Chanel Bon Bon?
On average, a chanel bon bon on 1stDibs sells for $1,390, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $8,920 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Chanel for sale on 1stDibs
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Tote-bags for You
From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.
Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.
Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.
In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis.
Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.
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