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Chanel Displays

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat
CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1990-2000s logo print casket hat Chanel displays its bold logo on the front of this casket hat, in white capitalised letters contrasting with black cotton.

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1990s French Hats

Chanel Allure Homme Huge Glass Factice Display Bottle
Chanel Allure Homme Huge Glass Factice Display Bottle

Chanel Allure Homme Huge Glass Factice Display Bottle

By Chanel

Located in University City, MO

Chanel Allure Homme huge glass factice display bottle The large glass collectible dummy display bottle makes a very unique decorative collectible These types of large scale desig...

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Early 2000s Unknown Decorative Objects

Vintage Chanel No. 5 Lighted Ad Display – Gisele Bündchen 2014 Black Gold – Lamp
Vintage Chanel No. 5 Lighted Ad Display – Gisele Bündchen 2014 Black Gold – Lamp

Vintage Chanel No. 5 Lighted Ad Display – Gisele Bündchen 2014 Black Gold – Lamp

By Chanel

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Very rare and exceptional! Vintage Chanel No. 5 Light-Up Advertising Display (2014) Featuring Gisele Bündchen Black & Gold Collector's Edition Step into the golden age of modern Cha...

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2010s French Decorative Objects

Advertising Vintage Lighting Display Chanel No. 5 Black Gold
Advertising Vintage Lighting Display Chanel No. 5 Black Gold

Advertising Vintage Lighting Display Chanel No. 5 Black Gold

Located in Vienna, AT

An advertising original vintage lighting display Chanel no. 5 in black and gold colors, previously used in a beauty shop, which shows the iconic Chanel no. 5 with top model Gisele Bü...

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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Chanel Platinum and Diamond Ring
Chanel Platinum and Diamond Ring

Chanel Platinum and Diamond Ring

By Chanel

Located in Weston, MA

The simple elegance of Chanel is displayed in this striking diamond and platinum ring, the perfect engagement ring for a modern bride. 

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s
Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s

Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

A compelling acquisition for the serious Chanel collector, equally suited for wear or display.

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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

chanel Gold Rhombus Logo Earrings
chanel Gold Rhombus Logo Earrings

chanel Gold Rhombus Logo Earrings

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Designed to uplift any outfit, these vintage Chanel earrings from 1996 display the Chanel CC and bead detailing embossed on large gold-toned rhombuses.

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Cashmere Black & White Logo Beanie
Chanel Cashmere Black & White Logo Beanie

Chanel Cashmere Black & White Logo Beanie

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The striking design features a classic black exterior displaying the iconic "CHANEL" logo in a captivating half-black, half-white motif.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Beanies

Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress
Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress

Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Bodice includes a ruching pattern which displays the iconic Chanel Camilla flower. Asymmetrical pleats create a flattering waist line.

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1980s French Maxi Dress

Chanel Crystal Silver-Tone Hat Brooch 2017
Chanel Crystal Silver-Tone Hat Brooch 2017

Chanel Crystal Silver-Tone Hat Brooch 2017

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designed in a distinctive Dixie style top hat, this brooch features intricate detailing with shimmering crystals that catch the light beautifully. The word “Chanel” is prominently di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Modern Floor Lamp Advertising Display Light Parfum Chanel No 5 France
Modern Floor Lamp Advertising Display Light Parfum Chanel No 5 France

Modern Floor Lamp Advertising Display Light Parfum Chanel No 5 France

Located in Vienna, AT

These commercial lighted advertising displays were not made for the general market, only provided by Chanel to their official dealers and retailers.

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2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Chanel 1990s Purple Logo Printed Silk Scarf
Chanel 1990s Purple Logo Printed Silk Scarf

Chanel 1990s Purple Logo Printed Silk Scarf

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The focal point of the scarf is the large interlocking 'C' Chanel logo, which is prominently displayed in the center.

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1990s Italian Scarves

Chanel Logo Brown Leather Knee High Boots
Chanel Logo Brown Leather Knee High Boots

Chanel Logo Brown Leather Knee High Boots

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The lace-up detail at the front not only enhances the visual appeal but also allows for a custom fit, ensuring comfort and style go hand in hand. These boots proudly display the icon...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Chanel Black & White Wool-Lined Snow Boots 39FR
Chanel Black & White Wool-Lined Snow Boots 39FR

Chanel Black & White Wool-Lined Snow Boots 39FR

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Crafted from durable materials, these boots feature a black exterior with contrasting white details, including the signature Chanel logo prominently displayed on the side or tongue.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Chanel Hologram Fob Key Chain Spring 1997
Chanel Hologram Fob Key Chain Spring 1997

Chanel Hologram Fob Key Chain Spring 1997

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Authentic rare Chanel Hologram fob key chain or bag charm. A signature gilt curb chain suspends a round fob embedded with gilt motifs which display Chanel's codes with in a lucite...

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1990s French More Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Chanel White Cotton Logo Sequins Long-Sleeve Top
Chanel White Cotton Logo Sequins Long-Sleeve Top

Chanel White Cotton Logo Sequins Long-Sleeve Top

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The standout feature is the iconic "Chanel" logo prominently displayed on the front, with the brand name rendered in vibrant pink and blue lettering that is accentuated by shimmering...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shirts

Chanel 2005-2006 Black Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo Shoulder Bag
Chanel 2005-2006 Black Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo Shoulder Bag

Chanel 2005-2006 Black Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Chanel Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo bag in black. Black was Coco's happiest color and it's displayed in every Chanel collection.

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Early 2000s European Structured Shoulder Bags

An Iconic Pair of 1960s Chanel Clip-on Button Earrings
An Iconic Pair of 1960s Chanel Clip-on Button Earrings

An Iconic Pair of 1960s Chanel Clip-on Button Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Aci Castello, IT

In the center of each earring is the iconic interlocking "CC" Chanel logo, displayed in a polished, shiny gold finish, adding to the elegance and brand signature.

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel “Afternoon Tea” Green Quilted Lambskin Vanity Case with Gold Hardware
Chanel “Afternoon Tea” Green Quilted Lambskin Vanity Case with Gold Hardware

Chanel “Afternoon Tea” Green Quilted Lambskin Vanity Case with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The compact yet structured design allows it to transition seamlessly between practical use and collectible display. Part of Chanel’s themed novelty releases, the “Afternoon Tea” col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Extraordinary Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chanel 'Chocolat' Unisex Digital Watch
Extraordinary Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chanel 'Chocolat' Unisex Digital Watch

Extraordinary Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chanel 'Chocolat' Unisex Digital Watch

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

At the center front, four clear windows allow for the time to be digitally displayed. The CHANEL name as well as gold assay and workshop stamps appear on both walls.

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pop Art Chanel No. 5 Vintage Advertising Lighting Display after Andy Warhol 1999
Pop Art Chanel No. 5 Vintage Advertising Lighting Display after Andy Warhol 1999

Pop Art Chanel No. 5 Vintage Advertising Lighting Display after Andy Warhol 1999

Located in Vienna, AT

Pop Art Chanel No. 5 vintage advertising display with the iconic sign of Chanel No. 5 bottle after Andy Warhol, which was used in parfumeries and beauty stores circa 1999.

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Late 20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Chanel Black & Gold Tone Interlocking CC Round Clip-On Earrings circa 1989
Chanel Black & Gold Tone Interlocking CC Round Clip-On Earrings circa 1989

Chanel Black & Gold Tone Interlocking CC Round Clip-On Earrings circa 1989

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Crafted with a yellow gold-tone metal, these costume earrings feature the iconic Chanel interlocking CC logo prominently displayed in the center, set against a sleek black base.

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Chanel 2018 Spring Summer Transparent Clear PVC Camellia Small Mini Bucket Bag
Chanel 2018 Spring Summer Transparent Clear PVC Camellia Small Mini Bucket Bag

Chanel 2018 Spring Summer Transparent Clear PVC Camellia Small Mini Bucket Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Spring Summer 2018 Runway Transparent Clear Camellia Printed Small Mini Bucket Bag This bucket bag from the brand delicately displays Coco Chanel’s favorite flower, the came...

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2010s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel Elegance : Midnight Soirée in Tokyo's Blossoms and Shadows
Chanel Elegance : Midnight Soirée in Tokyo's Blossoms and Shadows

Chanel Elegance : Midnight Soirée in Tokyo's Blossoms and Shadows

By Hiro Ando

Located in PARIS, FR

The contrast between the Chanel display and the school uniform establishes a subtle dialectic between innocence, social aspiration, and identity construction in contemporary Tokyo.

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coco Mademoiselle Chanel Doll Designed By Karl Lagerfeld 2010
Coco Mademoiselle Chanel Doll Designed By Karl Lagerfeld 2010

Coco Mademoiselle Chanel Doll Designed By Karl Lagerfeld 2010

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Excellent condition.Doll was never used ,it was stored in the box but it was a display item from Chanel store window for this particular collection .

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Chanel Fall/Winter 2007 Runway Beige Jersey Dress with Sculpted Trompe-l'Œil
Chanel Fall/Winter 2007 Runway Beige Jersey Dress with Sculpted Trompe-l'Œil

Chanel Fall/Winter 2007 Runway Beige Jersey Dress with Sculpted Trompe-l'Œil

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Inspired by ornate baroque jewelry, the sculptural tonal embellishment creates the illusion of an embroidered statement necklace while remaining perfectly integrated into the fabric—...

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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1996 Chanel by Lagerfeld Golden Boucle and Lame Shift Dress and Coat
1996 Chanel by Lagerfeld Golden Boucle and Lame Shift Dress and Coat

1996 Chanel by Lagerfeld Golden Boucle and Lame Shift Dress and Coat

By Chanel

Located in Houston, TX

Magnificent Cream Boucle and Gold Lame ensemble designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel! Displaying all the glam of 1990s extravagance with a cut resembling many shift dresses of the ...

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

New Chanel Pants - Casual Turquoise - Size 38
New Chanel Pants - Casual Turquoise - Size 38

New Chanel Pants - Casual Turquoise - Size 38

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The pants are tapered and are very straight at the bottom. The Chanel CC logo is displayed on left left. The length of the pants is 41 inches.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pants

Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Gold-tone Metal Caviar Skin Shoulder Bag
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Gold-tone Metal Caviar Skin Shoulder Bag

Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Gold-tone Metal Caviar Skin Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

A small, functional and perfectly proportioned masterpiece by Mademoiselle Chanel, the classic handbag displays an elegant, sleek design that never goes out of fashion.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Renaissance Style Crest; Workshop Goossens
Chanel Renaissance Style Crest; Workshop Goossens

Chanel Renaissance Style Crest; Workshop Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Large, early crest brooch of pate de verre cabochons set into an ornate filigreed base by Robert Goossens for Chanel. Displaying her love for the baroque, Chanel choses flawed ruby,...

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Vintage Chanel No. 5 Store Display Factice Bottle
Vintage Chanel No. 5 Store Display Factice Bottle

Vintage Chanel No. 5 Store Display Factice Bottle

By Chanel

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous large crystal perfume factice used in store display. Liquid inside is NOT actual perfume, but used for display only. Very rare and gorgeous.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

2019 Chanel Boy Long Zipped Wallet Only Used as Store Display
2019 Chanel Boy Long Zipped Wallet Only Used as Store Display

2019 Chanel Boy Long Zipped Wallet Only Used as Store Display

By Chanel

Located in Port Hope, ON

This 2019 Ivory Chanel Boy in Ivory is in almost perfect condition, made of lambskin caviar quilted leather. The almost refers to the coin pocket which is slightly soiled. The walle...

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2010s Spanish Wallets and Small Accessories

Chanel Original Advertising Perfume Store Display in Plexiglass
Chanel Original Advertising Perfume Store Display in Plexiglass

Chanel Original Advertising Perfume Store Display in Plexiglass

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted, authentic Chanel advertising store display sign done in plexi glass and acrylic.

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Late 20th Century Photography

Materials

Plexiglass

Chemist Shop Perfume Display Cabinet, Chanel No 5
Chemist Shop Perfume Display Cabinet, Chanel No 5

Chemist Shop Perfume Display Cabinet, Chanel No 5

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chemist shop perfume display cabinet, Chanel No 5 This glazed shop display cabinet is made mahogany, the glass has painted lettering on the front advertising Chanel No 5 The ca...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chanel Burgundy Flower Necklace
Chanel Burgundy Flower Necklace

Chanel Burgundy Flower Necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Designed by Gripoix for Chanel, this unique vintage necklace displays 2 strands of gold-toned chains with burgundy flower motifs and two small square motifs.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Chanel Timeless CC Shoulder Bag
Chanel Timeless CC Shoulder Bag

Chanel Timeless CC Shoulder Bag

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Chanel Timeless CC Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Crafted from beige quilted leather, this shoulder bag is adorned with the iconic and unmistakable Chanel interlocking 'C' logo prominently displayed on the front.

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Multi strand coral glass bead necklace
Chanel Multi strand coral glass bead necklace

Chanel Multi strand coral glass bead necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

From the Autumn 1993 collection, this vintage Chanel necklace displays long layers of chains with coral glass beads and rhinestone rings.

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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Chanel Iridescent Calfskin Quilted Bowling Bag Black
Chanel Iridescent Calfskin Quilted Bowling Bag Black

Chanel Iridescent Calfskin Quilted Bowling Bag Black

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Black was Coco's happiest color and it's displayed in every Chanel collection. Features lambskin black metallic leather, a CC gunmetal silver logo in front, zipper top closure, extra...

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Crossbody Bag 1989
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Crossbody Bag 1989

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Crossbody Bag 1989

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic, pre-loved vintage Chanel black classic CC shoulder bag tote. Black was Coco's happiest color and it's displayed in every Chanel collection.

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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Limited Edition Chanel Red Op-Art Lego Bag
Limited Edition Chanel Red Op-Art Lego Bag

Limited Edition Chanel Red Op-Art Lego Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Both exuberant and whimsical, the piece features a distinctive striped barcode design and the signature interlocking CC logo plaque at the centre located on both sides, just above th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Rock 'n Chic Accordion Flap Bag Balck
CHANEL Rock 'n Chic Accordion Flap Bag Balck

CHANEL Rock 'n Chic Accordion Flap Bag Balck

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Size: 12.25"L x 4.25"W x 6.5"H

CHANEL Rock 'n Chic Accordion Flap Bag Balck

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Chanel black Rock 'n Chic Accordion Flap Bag. Black was Coco's happiest color and it's displayed in every Chanel collection.

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Early 2000s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel CC Choco Bar Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag Black
Chanel CC Choco Bar Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag Black

Chanel CC Choco Bar Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag Black

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Black was Coco's happiest color and it's displayed in every Chanel collection. Features lambskin black leather, this Chanel shoulder bag has a quilted pattern with a CC gold logo, sn...

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Nylon Travel Line Bassotto Top Handle Bag
Chanel Black Nylon Travel Line Bassotto Top Handle Bag

Chanel Black Nylon Travel Line Bassotto Top Handle Bag

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Inside, you'll discover a well-organized interior with a black fabric lining and a convenient side zip pocket for your essentials. The bag proudly displays the 'Chanel - Made in Ital...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel 23a Rectangular Top Handle Flap Mini Marine Blue Handbag
Chanel 23a Rectangular Top Handle Flap Mini Marine Blue Handbag

Chanel 23a Rectangular Top Handle Flap Mini Marine Blue Handbag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Display model. Chanel 23a Rectangular Top Handle Flap Crossbody bag featuring quilted lambskin leather with front flap.

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel J12 Chromatic Titanium Ceramic Grey Dial Quartz Ladies Watch H2978
Chanel J12 Chromatic Titanium Ceramic Grey Dial Quartz Ladies Watch H2978

Chanel J12 Chromatic Titanium Ceramic Grey Dial Quartz Ladies Watch H2978

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

(9310) This display model Chanel J12 H2978 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a ceramic case.

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2010s Wrist Watches

Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 White Black Logo Bow Ribbon 94P Brooch
Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 White Black Logo Bow Ribbon 94P Brooch

Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 White Black Logo Bow Ribbon 94P Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

It features an exquisite with bow ribbon with scalloped black edges, embroidered with the iconic "CHANEL" logo in contrasting black. The brooch has a classic bar pin closure on the ...

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1990s French Neckties

Chanel Black Linen Interlocking CC Button-Up Short Sleeve Shirt circa 1980s
Chanel Black Linen Interlocking CC Button-Up Short Sleeve Shirt circa 1980s

Chanel Black Linen Interlocking CC Button-Up Short Sleeve Shirt circa 1980s

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The classic design features the iconic Chanel interlocking CC logo buttons, displayed adding a touch of opulence and subtle branding.

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Late 20th Century Blouses and Tops

Chanel 2015 Charcoal Grey Large CC Delivery Glazed Calfskin Quilted Tote Bag
Chanel 2015 Charcoal Grey Large CC Delivery Glazed Calfskin Quilted Tote Bag

Chanel 2015 Charcoal Grey Large CC Delivery Glazed Calfskin Quilted Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The glossy finish beautifully contrasts with the vibrant acrylic handles that proudly display the word "Chanel" in striking white, making a bold fashion statement.

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

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Chanel Displays For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chanel displays for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct chanel displays — often made from plastic, acrylic and glass — can elevate any home. Chanel displays have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco chanel displays are consistently popular styles. Chanel displays have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chanel are consistently popular.

How Much are Chanel Displays?

Prices for chanel displays start at $450 and top out at $27,850 with the average selling for $2,200.

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.