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Chanel Cambon Tote

Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote
Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote

Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote

$5,198

H 11.03 in W 13 in D 3.55 in

Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Chanel Black Quilted Shiny Aged Calfskin Leather Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

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Chanel Canvas Coco Cambon Tote
Chanel Canvas Coco Cambon Tote

Chanel Canvas Coco Cambon Tote

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H 12.75 in W 12.75 in D 6 in

Chanel Canvas Coco Cambon Tote

By Chanel

Located in Roslyn, NY

Black and ivory Coco print canvas. Snap closure at top. Flat shoulder straps with clear lucite chain-link trim. Ivory leather lining. Single interior zippered pocket.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Seasonal Rue Cambon Tote Bag
Chanel Black Lambskin Seasonal Rue Cambon Tote Bag

Chanel Black Lambskin Seasonal Rue Cambon Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Singapore, SG

iconic shopping bags of the 31 Rue Cambon flagship store in Paris. This piece comes complete with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Tweed Ligne Cambon Tote
Chanel Black Quilted Tweed Ligne Cambon Tote

Chanel Black Quilted Tweed Ligne Cambon Tote

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H 10.75 in W 17.5 in D 5.25 in

Chanel Black Quilted Tweed Ligne Cambon Tote

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Color: Black with silver hardware Material: Tweed with patent leather finishes Condition: Very good. Light scratches and marks throughout. Made in Italy Measurements~ Height 10.75” ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Essential 224734 White X Black Leather Tote
Chanel Cambon Essential 224734 White X Black Leather Tote

Chanel Cambon Essential 224734 White X Black Leather Tote

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H 9.75 in W 4.75 in L 15.5 in

Chanel Cambon Essential 224734 White X Black Leather Tote

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

bag show minor rubbing. Chanel logo shows minor fraying on edges. Interior shows minor wear. Side

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Ligne Chain 226553 Bronze Quilted Leather Tote
Chanel Cambon Ligne Chain 226553 Bronze Quilted Leather Tote

Chanel Cambon Ligne Chain 226553 Bronze Quilted Leather Tote

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 11493675 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5.5" Height: 9.5" Handle drop: 9" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Seri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Ligne Flat 226873 White X Black Quilted Leather Tote
Chanel Cambon Ligne Flat 226873 White X Black Quilted Leather Tote

Chanel Cambon Ligne Flat 226873 White X Black Quilted Leather Tote

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 9837474 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.25" Width: 1" Height: 13.5" Handle drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Jumbo Denim 31 Rue Cambon Shopping Tote Bag
Chanel Jumbo Denim 31 Rue Cambon Shopping Tote Bag

Chanel Jumbo Denim 31 Rue Cambon Shopping Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Singapore, SG

interior pockets: 4 # of exterior pockets: 1 Hardware: Silver Closure: Zipper Accompanied by: Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Jumbo Cambon Black Lambskin CC Shoulder Tote Bag
Chanel Jumbo Cambon Black Lambskin CC Shoulder Tote Bag

Chanel Jumbo Cambon Black Lambskin CC Shoulder Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Singapore, SG

Hardware: Silver Interior lining: Pink signature Chanel fabric Closure: Zipper Handle drop: 10inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Cambon Quilted Ligne Tote 230864 Grey Tweed Shoulder Bag
Chanel Cambon Quilted Ligne Tote 230864 Grey Tweed Shoulder Bag

Chanel Cambon Quilted Ligne Tote 230864 Grey Tweed Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 9473685 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder strap drop: 9" OVERALL FAIR CONDITION ( 6/10 or C ) Includes Serial Sea...

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

2005 Chanel Cambon Olive Green Leather Tote Bag
2005 Chanel Cambon Olive Green Leather Tote Bag

2005 Chanel Cambon Olive Green Leather Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Carry around a piece of Karl Lagerfeld with this Chanel tote bag! Circa 2005, this Chanel Cambon

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

CHANEL olive green quilted leather 2005 CAMBON Tote Bag
CHANEL olive green quilted leather 2005 CAMBON Tote Bag

CHANEL olive green quilted leather 2005 CAMBON Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Cambon tote in olive green quilted leather. Features a beige python CC logo

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote
Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote

Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote

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H 25 in W 39 in D 14 in

Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted from a combination of white and black calfskin leather, this Chanel Quilted Tote features

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote
Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote

Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote

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H 25 in W 39 in D 14 in

Chanel Cambon Quilted Tote

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted from a combination of white and black calfskin leather, this Chanel Quilted Tote features

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon multicolored tweed big tote bag
Chanel Cambon multicolored tweed big tote bag

Chanel Cambon multicolored tweed big tote bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel Cambon multicolored wool tweed tote bag from year 2004 to 2005 collection. - Pink CC

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel Qulited 'Cambon' Extra Large Tote Bag
Chanel Qulited 'Cambon' Extra Large Tote Bag

Chanel Qulited 'Cambon' Extra Large Tote Bag

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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in

Chanel Qulited 'Cambon' Extra Large Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Qulited 'Cambon' Extra Large Tote Bag. This oversize Cambon tote has a sports-luxe appeal

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20th Century French Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Cambon Tote Bag 45ck18
Chanel Black Quilted Cambon Tote Bag 45ck18

Chanel Black Quilted Cambon Tote Bag 45ck18

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H 9.5 in W 5.75 in L 16 in

Chanel Black Quilted Cambon Tote Bag 45ck18

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Chanel Black Quilted Cambon Tote Bag 45ck18 Date Code/Serial Number: 3526953 Made In: Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Cambon Tote Bag
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Cambon Tote Bag

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Cambon Tote Bag

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H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Cambon Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Cambon Tote Bag Xupes Reference: CB858 Serial Number

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote
Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote

Chanel Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Chanel Black Quilted Shiny Aged Calfskin Leather Paris-31 Rue Cambon Timeless Shopping Tote

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Calfskin Leather Small Cambon Tote Bag
Chanel Pink Quilted Calfskin Leather Small Cambon Tote Bag

Chanel Pink Quilted Calfskin Leather Small Cambon Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Pink Quilted Calfskin Leather Small Cambon Tote Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Small Cambon Tote

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Beige Quilted Leather Cambon Tote Bag 863269
Chanel Beige Quilted Leather Cambon Tote Bag 863269

Chanel Beige Quilted Leather Cambon Tote Bag 863269

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker (Outside) Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle (Bottom) Minor rub pa...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Chanel Bicolor Black Quilted Calfskin Cambon Tote 2C1103
Chanel Bicolor Black Quilted Calfskin Cambon Tote 2C1103

Chanel Bicolor Black Quilted Calfskin Cambon Tote 2C1103

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 9106189 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Access...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Khaki Olive Leather Quilted Cambon Tote 3CAS1023K
Chanel Khaki Olive Leather Quilted Cambon Tote 3CAS1023K

Chanel Khaki Olive Leather Quilted Cambon Tote 3CAS1023K

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 9965250 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 0.5" Height: 13.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: " Handle Drop: 45 " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Red & White Patterned Canvas Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Beach Tote
Chanel Red & White Patterned Canvas Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Beach Tote

Chanel Red & White Patterned Canvas Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Beach Tote

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Red & White Patterned Canvas Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Beach Tote Brand- Chanel Model- 31 Rue

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

CHANEL 31 Rue CAMBON Tote Bag In Black and Blue Canvas
CHANEL 31 Rue CAMBON Tote Bag In Black and Blue Canvas

CHANEL 31 Rue CAMBON Tote Bag In Black and Blue Canvas

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL 31 RUE Cambon Tote Bag in black and blue canvas. The jewelry is in palladium silver metal

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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel 23C Limited Edition Black 31 Rue Cambon Small Shopping Tote
Chanel 23C Limited Edition Black 31 Rue Cambon Small Shopping Tote

Chanel 23C Limited Edition Black 31 Rue Cambon Small Shopping Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Chanel 23C 31 Rue Cambon small shopping tote featured in Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Early 2000s Chanel Beige And Black Leather Cambon Small Tote Bag
Early 2000s Chanel Beige And Black Leather Cambon Small Tote Bag

Early 2000s Chanel Beige And Black Leather Cambon Small Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

A collectable early 2000s (2004 to 2005) Chanel beige leather small tote bag, from the signature

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Cambon Bag
Chanel Pink Quilted Cambon Bag

Chanel Pink Quilted Cambon Bag

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H 5.91 in D 3.94 in L 10.63 in

Chanel Pink Quilted Cambon Bag

By Chanel

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Pink quilted Cambon Year 2005 Serial code 9344114 Leather Pink color Black handles and CC logo Zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted Leather Cambon Reporter Tote
CHANEL Black Quilted Leather Cambon Reporter Tote

CHANEL Black Quilted Leather Cambon Reporter Tote

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Cambon Reporter Tote Age: c. 2004-2005 Made in Italy Materials

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Cambon Large Navy Striped Canvas Tote Bag
Chanel Cambon Large Navy Striped Canvas Tote Bag

Chanel Cambon Large Navy Striped Canvas Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Cambon Large Navy Striped Canvas Tote Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Tan & Black Chanel Ligne Cambon Lambskin Tote Bag
Tan & Black Chanel Ligne Cambon Lambskin Tote Bag

Tan & Black Chanel Ligne Cambon Lambskin Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Tan and black Ligne Cambon quilted lambskin leather flap tote bag by Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Cambon Zip Tote Ligne 5CC1109
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Cambon Zip Tote Ligne 5CC1109

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Cambon Zip Tote Ligne 5CC1109

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Cambon Zip Tote Ligne 5CC1109 Date Code/Serial Number: 9549698 Made

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Large Ligne Cambon Tote Bag
Chanel Large Ligne Cambon Tote Bag

Chanel Large Ligne Cambon Tote Bag

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Chanel Large Ligne Cambon Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Chanel Large Ligne Cambon Bucket Bag was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of quilted

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Quilted Chanel Tweed CC Cambon Large Shopper Tote
Quilted Chanel Tweed CC Cambon Large Shopper Tote

Quilted Chanel Tweed CC Cambon Large Shopper Tote

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

A large shopper tote bag by CHANEL, the bag is in a quilted tweed and has a pink interior with zip

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Cambon Reporter
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Cambon Reporter

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Cambon Reporter

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Brand: Chanel Model: Cambon Reporter Type: Tote, Shoulder Serial Number: 9400635 Age: 2004 Accompanied

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Light Blue Leather Rue Cambon Shopper -- Limited Edition
Chanel Light Blue Leather Rue Cambon Shopper -- Limited Edition

Chanel Light Blue Leather Rue Cambon Shopper -- Limited Edition

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Light Blue Rue Cambon Shopper- limited edition; pristine condition A timeless tote perfectly

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted & Grey Smooth Calfskin Leather Vintage Large Cambon
CHANEL Black Quilted & Grey Smooth Calfskin Leather Vintage Large Cambon

CHANEL Black Quilted & Grey Smooth Calfskin Leather Vintage Large Cambon

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted & Grey Smooth Calfskin Leather Vintage Large Cambon Xupes Reference: CB721

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

CHANEL black leather ESSENTIAL LARGE 31, RUE CAMBON Tote Bag
CHANEL black leather ESSENTIAL LARGE 31, RUE CAMBON Tote Bag

CHANEL black leather ESSENTIAL LARGE 31, RUE CAMBON Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Essential large tote bag in smooth black calfskin with slightly faded off

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Tan/Black Quilted Leather Large Cambon Tote Bag rt $2, 250
CHANEL Tan/Black Quilted Leather Large Cambon Tote Bag rt $2, 250

CHANEL Tan/Black Quilted Leather Large Cambon Tote Bag rt $2, 250

Located in New York, NY

CHANEL Tan/Black Quilted Leather Large Cambon Tote Bag Features interior leather strap with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from neutral quilted leather, features a

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 6 in

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large, crafted from pink quilted leather, features large

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 6 in

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large, crafted from neutral quilted leather, features large

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from black quilted leather, features white

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

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H 9.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from black and neutral quilted leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large, crafted from black quilted leather, features a large

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

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H 10 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large, crafted from black and neutral quilted leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from black quilted leather, features white

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from black quilted leather, features white

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large, crafted from black diamond quilted leather, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

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H 9.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from black diamond quilted leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

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H 9.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from dark brown diamond quilted leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Large, crafted from brown diamond quilted leather, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Cambon Tote Quilted Leather Medium, crafted from black quilted leather, features white

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Chanel Cambon Tote For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel cambon tote for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Orange and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel cambon tote may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 Cambon Tote?

Prices for a chanel cambon tote can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $415 and can go as high as $4,710, while, on average they fetch $1,150.

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.