Chanel White Caviar Pocket in the City Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel White Caviar Pocket in the City Large Tote in very good condition.
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Chanel Caviar Handbags
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Chanel 22K Green Caviar Quilted Backpack Gold Tone Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: 22k chanel backpack women Green of Cuba.Caviar Gold.Italy Accessories: Dust bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks
Chanel Filigree Medium Vanity Case Iridescent Burgundy Caviar Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Filigree Medium Vanity Case Iridescent Burgundy Caviar Leather Top Handle with Chain These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Boy Card Holder On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Boy Card Holder On Chain SKU: 155781 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape quite like Chan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 156985 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape quite like...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Vanity Case Product Details Xupes Ref: AA0327 Brand: Chanel Model: Timeless Vanity Case Type: Travel Serial Number: 7576872 Age: 2002 Ac...
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Early 2000s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Chanel Pink Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Vanity Case Product Details Xupes Ref: AA0326 Brand: Chanel Model: Timeless Vanity Case Type: Travel Serial Number: 8817357 Age: 2003 Acc...
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Early 2000s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Camera Bag Product Details HB3921 Brand: Chanel Model: Timeless Camera Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number: 2943780 Age: 1994 Colou...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Small Vanity Case With Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Small Vanity Case With Chain SKU: 156275 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape quite like C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Large Top Handle Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Large Top Handle Vanity Case SKU: 154853 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Beige Caviar Timeless Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish wallet is crafted of luxuriously textured caviar leather in pink, with a Chanel CC logo embossed on the front.
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Early 2000s French Wallets
CHANEL black Caviar leather 12C FRENCH RIVIERA Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel French Riviere shopping tote in black quilted Caviar leather.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL black Caviar leather 12C FRENCH RIVIERA HOBO Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel French Riviera hobo bag in black quilted Caviar leather.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: Z156003 MSRP: 11700.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Medium French Riviera Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Medium French Riviera Flap Bag SKU: 154130 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goes out of style, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Mini Accordion Flap Bag in Red Caviar Leather
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A refined expression of early-2000s Chanel, this Mini Accordion Flap Bag is crafted from iconic red caviar leather and dates to the Spring–Summer 2004 collection under Karl Lagerfeld.
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Caviar Vintage Top Handle Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
circa 2001 black kelly top handle tote front buckle fastening front flap closure single top handle gold-tone logo plaque main compartment
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: Z155157 MSRP: 11700.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 154261 MSRP: 10900.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Vanity Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Vanity Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6085 Brand: Chanel Model: Classic Vanity Shoulder Bag Type: Shoulder, Top Handle, Crossb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Double Flap Medium Gold Metallic Caviar Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rich in tone yet subtly unconventional in finish, this Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap is rendered in brown metallic caviar leather, a pairing that brings depth and quiet luminosit...
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Dark Green Caviar Leather Double Flap Maxi Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Dark Green Caviar Leather Double Flap Maxi Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2015-2016 Color: Dark olive green Hardware: Matte goldtone Materials: Caviar leather Lining:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 153225 MSRP: 11300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never go...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Olive Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Olive Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap SKU: 153057 MSRP: 11300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goes o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Deauville Studded Caviar Leather Logo Large Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel Deauville Studded Caviar Leather Logo Large Tote Bag Black caviar leather tote bag featuring silver studded 'CHANEL PARIS' logo detailing to the front.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Attache Briefcase 862467
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker (Outside) Noticeable rub partially Minor scratch in the outside pocket (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Noticeable...
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
Chanel, coco top handle bag in black caviar leather
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, coco top handle bag in black caviar leather with lizard handle in burgundy.
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Chanel Mini Iridescent Purple Quilted Caviar Coco Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Small in scale yet striking in effect, this Chanel Coco Handle Extra Mini is defined by its iridescent purple finish a tone that shifts effortlessly between violet, lilac, and soft b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Coco Handle Small Navy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
$4,091Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Coco Handle Small Navy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Coco Handle Small Navy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Jumbo Bag 2010
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Jumbo Bag 2010.
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Vintage Small Matelasse Orange Caviar Leather Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Black Caviar Leather Tote Gold Matelasse Chain These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag Burgundy shoulder bag crafted in iconic caviar leather diamond quilting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Chanel Double CC Grey Caviar Leather Flap Small Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Double CC Grey Caviar Leather Flap Small Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Wood Medium Beige Caviar Leather Shoulder Timeless Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Classic Beige Caviar Wood Medium Tote Bag Gold hardware CC logo at front Beige quilted Caviar leather Classic interwoven chain straps concealed magnetic closure at to...
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Caviar Leather Large Casual Pocket Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Caviar Leather Large Casual Pocket Tote Product Details Xupes Ref: HB3887 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Casual Pocket Tote Type: Tote, Shoulder Serial Number: 2...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Black Caviar Medallion Tote Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Oakland, CA
The Chanel Medallion Tote was produced in one size and measures approximately 12.5 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a 6.5-inch handle drop. It was in...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Black Caviar Grand Shopper Tote GST Bag GHW 69336
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This Chanel Black Caviar Grand Shopper Tote GST Bag GHW is another timeless classic that was in season year after year in stores, although recently discontinued and impossible to fi...
Category
2010s Tote Bags
Chanel Vertical Mini Chevron Quilted Black Caviar Leather Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vertical Mini Chevron Quilted Black Caviar Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Hobo Bags
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Matelasse Faux Pearl Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
second Chanel Matelasse Faux Pearl Shoulder Bag White handbag，The bag body has varying degrees of blackening marks, and the pearl chain has worn and peeled off to varying degrees
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Coco Handle Small Navy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Coco Handle Small Navy Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS: 2015-2016 Series 21xxxxxx Chanel Coco Handle Caviar Calfskin Leather Color: Navy Hardware color: silver Size: Small Width 23cm x Height 14cm x Depth 9cm Shoulder chain len...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel 25cm black "CC" caviar tote bag
$2,327Sale Price|35% Off
Chanel 25cm black "CC" caviar tote bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black caviar "CC" tote bag from year 1997 to 1999 collection
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Triple CC Red Caviar Crossbody Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
circa 1992 blood red shoulder tote caviar leather drawstring fastening signature interlocking CC logo adjustable shoulder strap Made in Italy
Category
1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Kelly Black Caviar Leather Wood Top Handle Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel So Black Vintage Caviar Large Business Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Vintage Caviar Large Business Travel Bag Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC turn lock logo at front Crossbody Strap Leather black interior Two main inte...
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1990s Italian Briefcases and Attachés
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Drawstring Backpack Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rare Chanel vintage beige with gold hardware rare caviar backpack.
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1990s Italian Backpacks
Chanel Beige Caviar Suede Calfskin Chevron Medium Boy Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Beige Caviar Suede Calfskin Chevron Medium Boy Bag SKU: 156690 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: An instant classic, the Boy bag from Chanel was intr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 2013-2014 Paris-Edinburgh Burgundy Caviar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Paris-Edinburgh Retro Class Flap Bag from the 2013-2014 collection is a rare seasonal piece crafted in premium burgundy grained calfskin. From the 2013 Métiers d'Art Pari...
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2010s European Shoulder Bags
CHANEL midnight blue Caviar leather CLASSIC MAXI Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Maxi Double Flap bag is crafted in midnight blue diamond-quilted Caviar leather with ruthenium hardware.
Category
2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Red Chevron Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301137 Comes With Chanel Dust bag / Authentic Card Date 2018 Model 25393262 Serial Number 25****** Metal Caviar Calfskin Condition Excellent Other Info Approximate dimensions: ...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Vintage 24k Black Quilted Caviar Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage 24k Black Quilted Caviar Kelly Top Handle Bag SKU: 156814 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape quite l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small CC Day Backpack Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small CC Day Backpack SKU: 141334 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent condition and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks
Discontinued Chanel Timeless CC Black Caviar Leather Flap Long Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chanel Gender: Ladies Length: 7.50 inches Height: 4.00 inches Width: 1.00 inches Weight: 179.00 grams Chanel Timeless CC Black Caviar Leather Large Gusset Flap Wallet.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wallets
Unused Chanel Black Caviar Embossed CC Shoulder Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Unused vintage Chanel black caviar shoulder tote bag from year 1994 to 1996 collection
Category
1990s Italian Tote Bags
Chanel Beige Caviar Vanity Tote Bag GHW 115c11
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5860-Peeled Off Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.75" Width: 3.5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Chanel Red Caviar CC Logo Timeless Wallet 128c47
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 3339942 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .5" Height: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets
VIntage Chanel Tall Caviar Leather Vanity with Card series 4
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Chanel Black Caviar CC Tall Timeless Cosmetic Case Gold Hardware, 2000-2002 The interior is lined in a tonal leather Includes authenticity card Height: 6.69 inches / 17 cm Width: 5....
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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Drawstring Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rare Chanel vintage beige with gold hardware rare caviar backpack.
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1990s Italian Backpacks
Chanel Limited Edition 2023 Caviar Small Mini Duma Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition 2023 Caviar Small Mini Duma Backpack 2023 Silver hardware Double CC turnlock closure Two small front pockets Interior leather lining Drawstring bucket and CC ...
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2010s Italian Backpacks
Rare Chanel 90's Black Caviar Leather Briefcase Bag
$1,999Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Chanel 90's Black Caviar Leather Briefcase Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black caviar 90's briefcase with gold tone hardware.
Category
1990s French Briefcases and Attachés
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2014 Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2014 Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Category
2010s French Shoulder Bags
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Chanel Caviar Handbags For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of chanel caviar handbags. Our collection of chanel caviar handbags includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Caviar Handbags?
The prices for chanel caviar handbags start at $130 and top out at $1,699,003 with these items, on average, selling for $3,281.
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 Handbags And Purses for You
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.
Questions About Chanel
Do Chanel bags go up in value?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.Did Chanel stop making caviar?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Chanel has not stopped making caviar leather, as of December 2021. However, the brand no longer offers some bags like the Square and Rectangular Minis in the calfskin leather. You can find a variety of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.Does Chanel make bedding?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, 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, 2022There 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.
How much is a Chanel purse?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
Why is Chanel so expensive?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel 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.What color is Chanel caviar?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel caviar leather comes in a wide variety of colors, including tones of beige, pink, blue, orange and purple. Black is another popular color. Typically, Chanel introduces new shades every season. Shop a large collection of Chanel handbags on 1stDibs.When was Chanel founded?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel 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.Where are Chanel bags made?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel 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.Who is Chanel owned by?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel 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, 2025Coco 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.
Are Chanel earrings real gold?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All 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.Are Chanel pearls real?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.Who is the founder of Chanel?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "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.What is Chanel Matelasse?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.What does Chanel 5 smell like?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel 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, 2021Although 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.
What is Chanel?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel 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, 2021Depending 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.
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