Chanel Classic Maxi Flap Caviar Leather Bag
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Chanel Classic Jumbo Double Flap Caviar Leather Handbag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Jumbo Double Flap Caviar Leather Handbag Timeless light livid bag crafted from iconic diamond quilted caviar leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Jumbo Caviar Leather Black Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel Jumbo Caviar Leather Black Classic Flap Bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Navy
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
CHANEL Caviar Quilted Medium Double Flap Wallet in Navy.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Dark Red Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag is crafted in durable dark red caviar leather, offering a textured, supple surface that holds its structured silhouette beautifully.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Sliver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Sliver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Beige Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Beige Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French 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 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 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: 151512 MSRP: 11300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never go...
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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 Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Scuffs around the corners, edges of the flap, strap. Moderate leather creases. DETAILS Chanel Timeless/ Classic Flap Double flap Matelasse chain Caviar leather Black color exterio...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 150326 MSRP: 10800.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2011 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2011 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2012 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2012 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2012 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2012 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2014 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2014 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Coffee Brown Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Coffee Brown Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2011 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2011 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Black Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware 2006-08 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo Dark Green Caviar Leather Double Flap Silver Hardwa
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Embrace luxury with this timeless Chanel Classic Jumbo/Large Flap bag crafted in a scratch-resistant Caviar leather and finished with gleaming silver hardware.
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2010s French 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 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.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Caviar Silver Hardware 2017-18
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Caviar Silver Hardware 2017-18 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2008 White Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium 2008 White Caviar Leather Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Jumbo Classic Single Flap 30CM Black Caviar Silver HW
By Chanel
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Chanel Gender: Ladies Measurements (W x H x D): 12.00" x 8.50" x 3.50" Weight: 850.00 grams Chanel Jumbo Classic Single Flap 30cm Black Caviar Silver Hardware, Engraved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi 2011 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap with Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi 2011 Black Caviar Leather Double Flap with Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware 2009
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware, 2014 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel White Caviar Leather Quilted Single Flap Jumbo Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel White Caviar Leather Quilted Single Flap Jumbo Classic Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2010-2011 Color: White Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Caviar Leather Lining: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 22P Pink Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel 22P Pink Quilted Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: Z151400 MSRP: 10900.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Portfolio Caviar Briefcase Black Leather Laptop Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Portfolio Caviar Briefcase Black Leather Laptop Bag Gold tone hardware Black quilted caviar leather Front flap with CC turn lock closure Classic rear slip pocket...
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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5022 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Dark Pink Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Dark Pink Quilted Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 137978 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goes out of style...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Blue Caviar Leather Quilted Small Double Flap Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Blue Caviar Leather Quilted Small Double Flap Classic Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2021 Color: Blye Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Caviar Leather Lining: Blue leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1097 Brand: Chanel Model: Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Ser...
Category
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag is crafted in durable black caviar leather, offering a textured, supple surface that holds its structured silhouette beautifully.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag is a quintessential piece of luxury that exudes femininity and timeless charm.
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Beige Caviar Leather Vintage XL Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Vintage XL Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5217 Brand: Chanel Model: XL Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Nu...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Vintage Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5181 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Light Blue Caviar Leather Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Light Blue Caviar Leather Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Small Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware, 2009-10
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Small Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware, 2009-10 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2010 Black Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64795
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 64795 For the vintage caviar classic flaps, we are known for procuring the most pristine/excellent condition from an era when quality was at its height.
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Classic Single Flap Maxi Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Maxi Chanel Single Flap Bag from Caviar quilted leather features silver hardware, a CC turn-lock, and a leather entwined strap. The bag opens up to a burgundy interior. Original...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel 90s Vintage Caviar Black Classic Flap Boy Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 90s Vintage Caviar Black Classic Flap Boy Mini Crossbody Bag Black calf leather flap crossbody bag from Chanel Pre-Owned featuring foldover top with twist-lock closure, a peb...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 2009-2010 Red Quilted Caviar XL Classic Flap Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel red quilted caviar XL classic flap messenger bag with silver hardware.
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1990s Vintage Diana Baby Blue Caviar Small Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Vintage Chanel Diana Flap Bag in Blue Caviar Leather – 24K Gold Hardware Timeless and highly sought after, this vintage Chanel Diana Flap Bag in rare blue caviar leather is a collec...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel 1991 Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag 1989-1991 Vintage 30 Years Gold hardware Quilted caviar leather Flap closure CC Gold turnlock closure Zippered interio...
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1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag Structured Leather Top Handle CC Turnlock Closure Interior Zip And Slip Pockets Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold...
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1990s French Tote Bags
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 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4626 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag Type: Top Handle, Sh...
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5336 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossb...
Category
1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5149 Brand: Chanel Model: Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Cross...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather with 24k Gold Hardware, 2008
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Black Caviar Leather with 24k Gold Hardware, 2008 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel 2003 Vintage Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68942
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Very difficult to find in great condition. In Black caviar leather and 24k gold plated hardware. In caviar leather, the classic flap is durable with the pebbled grain nodes of calfs...
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Jumbo Classic Double Flap Black Quilted Caviar w/Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel Jumbo Classic Double Flap in black quilted caviar leather is defined by its scale and structure, where the Jumbo size amplifies the proportions of the house’s most recogni...
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Maxi Classic Black Caviar Leather Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A true cornerstone of the Chanel universe, this Maxi Classic Double Flap in black caviar leather represents the house’s most enduring expression of elegance and craftsmanship.
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
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Chanel Classic Caviar Flap For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel classic caviar flap for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, red and more. If you’re looking for a chanel classic caviar flap from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th 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 Classic Caviar Flap?
Prices for a chanel classic caviar flap can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $440 and can go as high as $22,920, while, on average they fetch $5,700.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How much is a Chanel tote?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- 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?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.
- 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.
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