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Chanel CC rhinestone gold chain belt
Chanel CC rhinestone gold chain belt

Chanel CC rhinestone gold chain belt

$5,100Sale Price|25% Off

Chanel CC rhinestone gold chain belt

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

Iconic Chanel black patent gold plated chain belt from 1995 collection.

Category

1990s French Belts

Chanel Vintage CC Button Gold Chain Belt
Chanel Vintage CC Button Gold Chain Belt

Chanel Vintage CC Button Gold Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Chanel Vintage CC Button Gold Chain Belt captures the house’s unmistakable balance of ornament and structure, designed as both an accessory and a statement piece.

Category

20th Century Belts

Chanel Gabrielle Gold Medium
Chanel Gabrielle Gold Medium

Chanel Gabrielle Gold Medium

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Shoulder bag, signed Chanel, Gabrielle model, year of production 2017/18, gold color with gold hardware.

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Metal Spell Out Coco Chanel Chain Belt
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Metal Spell Out Coco Chanel Chain Belt

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Metal Spell Out Coco Chanel Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Rare statement vintage wide chain belt by CHANEL. Period/Era: 1993. It is crafted in gold metal with black interwoven leather.

Category

1990s French Belts

Chanel CC Heart small Clutch in gold
Chanel CC Heart small Clutch in gold

Chanel CC Heart small Clutch in gold

By Chanel

Located in London, England

Chanel CC Small Heart Clutch with Chain is in gold metallic lambskin leather with Light gold tone hardware and features a front flap with signature CC turnlock closure, half moon bac...

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2010s Clutches

Chanel Evening Bag in Gold Leather
Chanel Evening Bag in Gold Leather

Chanel Evening Bag in Gold Leather

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Evening bag in quilted gold leather.

Category

1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 2007 Gold Tweed Jacket
Chanel 2007 Gold Tweed Jacket

Chanel 2007 Gold Tweed Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

From the Spring 2007 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Runway (Look 41) Metallic & Neutrals Tweed Pattern Fringe Trim Accent CC logo buttons at cuffs CC logo button center front Colla...

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Early 2000s European Blazers

Gold Chanel Sequined Pumps Size 40
Gold Chanel Sequined Pumps Size 40

Gold Chanel Sequined Pumps Size 40

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Gold sequined round-toe pumps by Chanel. Leather-covered heels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Chanel Vintage Gold Coin Belt/Necklace
Chanel Vintage Gold Coin Belt/Necklace

Chanel Vintage Gold Coin Belt/Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Coin Belt/Necklace features a large link throughout and a CC medallion coin charm.

Category

1980s French Belts

Chanel Vintage 2010 Gold Bar Keyboard Clutch Minaudière
Chanel Vintage 2010 Gold Bar Keyboard Clutch Minaudière

Chanel Vintage 2010 Gold Bar Keyboard Clutch Minaudière

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage Gold Bar Keyboard Clutch Minaudière Year: 2010 Karl Lagerfeld Era Gold hardware Keyboard letters spelling out CHANEL at clasp Gold square embossed keyboard shape thr...

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Early 2000s French Clutches

Chanel Limited Edition Votez Coco Gold Clutch
Chanel Limited Edition Votez Coco Gold Clutch

Chanel Limited Edition Votez Coco Gold Clutch

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel limited edition Votez Coco cracked gold leather clutch, zipped with credit card compartments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel Limited Edition Votez Coco Gold Clutch
Chanel Limited Edition Votez Coco Gold Clutch

Chanel Limited Edition Votez Coco Gold Clutch

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel limited edition Votez Coco cracked gold leather clutch, zipped with credit card compartments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel Resort 2012 Coral Tweed Zip Jacket Gold CC
Chanel Resort 2012 Coral Tweed Zip Jacket Gold CC

Chanel Resort 2012 Coral Tweed Zip Jacket Gold CC

By Chanel

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

The interior is lined in luxurious silk jacquard featuring Chanel camellia motifs. A versatile Karl Lagerfeld era Chanel piece that pairs effortlessly with denim, tailoring, or dres...

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2010s French Cropped Jackets

Chanel Small Gold Reissue Whipstitch Classic Flap Bag
Chanel Small Gold Reissue Whipstitch Classic Flap Bag

Chanel Small Gold Reissue Whipstitch Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Whipstitch Flap Bag Metallic gold reissue quilted leather medium-small Chanel bag with gunmetal hardware, contrast fabric whipstitch trim throughout, dual leather and chain-...

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt

Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 35” Comes with box IMPORTA...

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1980s Belts

Chanel Vintage Gold 1982 Coin CC Chain Link Belt
Chanel Vintage Gold 1982 Coin CC Chain Link Belt

Chanel Vintage Gold 1982 Coin CC Chain Link Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

Vintage 1982 Chanel CC coin chain belt 100% authentic Made in France Gold Plated Measurements approx.: length of chain with coin attached 39" Very good condition overall aside from ...

Category

Late 19th Century Belts

Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain Link Belt with Perfume Charm
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain Link Belt with Perfume Charm

Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain Link Belt with Perfume Charm

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A quintessential expression of Chanel’s golden-age costume jewelry, this Vintage Gold Double Chain Link Belt transforms a functional accessory into a statement piece of unmistakable ...

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1990s Belts

Chanel, black and gold tweed jacket
Chanel, black and gold tweed jacket

Chanel, black and gold tweed jacket

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, black and gold tweed jacket. The item is in good condition.

Category

2010s Blazers

Chanel Cream Gold Shiva Bowling Bag
Chanel Cream Gold Shiva Bowling Bag

Chanel Cream Gold Shiva Bowling Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Chanel Shiva bag from the Bombay collection features crinkled cream caviar-grained leather, bronzed metal hardware, a CC turn lock on the front, rolled leather handles and a bur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel BNIB Black & Gold Croc Clutch
Chanel BNIB Black & Gold Croc Clutch

Chanel BNIB Black & Gold Croc Clutch

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel new black quilted and gold croc embossed leather clutch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel GMT Black Caviar Gold Shopper
Chanel GMT Black Caviar Gold Shopper

Chanel GMT Black Caviar Gold Shopper

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel classic must have grand shopper in black caviar leather and gold tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Beige Gold Patent Leather Slingbacks Gold Sequins Bows
Chanel Beige Gold Patent Leather Slingbacks Gold Sequins Bows

Chanel Beige Gold Patent Leather Slingbacks Gold Sequins Bows

By Chanel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

These beautiful vintage beige gold patent leather Chanel pumps are with gold sequin bows We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore Details: Size heel 11 cm/ 4.33 inch wi...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Shoes

Chanel Blu and Gold Hardware Bracialet
Chanel Blu and Gold Hardware Bracialet

Chanel Blu and Gold Hardware Bracialet

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Chanel bracelet in golden hardware with blue crystals.The bracelet is 23.5 cm long. It has a spring ring closure.The conditions of the bracelet are great with slight signs of wear.

Category

1990s French Clocks

Chanel Vintage Ivory Patent Leather Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
Chanel Vintage Ivory Patent Leather Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware

Chanel Vintage Ivory Patent Leather Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Glossy and quietly opulent, this vintage Chanel shoulder bag is rendered in ivory patent leather that captures light with a mirror-like sheen.

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Logo Round Clip-On Earrings
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Logo Round Clip-On Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Logo Round Clip-On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the golden era of the 1990s with these exquisite Chanel clip-on earrings, a quintessential find for any vintage lover.

Category

1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Chanel white leather gold tone hardware shoulder bag
Chanel white leather gold tone hardware shoulder bag

Chanel white leather gold tone hardware shoulder bag

By Chanel

Located in Capri, IT

Chanel white leather gold tone hardware shoulder bag Lenght:16 cm heigh:10 cm Depth:4,5 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Vintage Black Leather Gold Chain Link CC Coin "CHANEL" ID Tag Belt
CHANEL Vintage Black Leather Gold Chain Link CC Coin "CHANEL" ID Tag Belt

CHANEL Vintage Black Leather Gold Chain Link CC Coin "CHANEL" ID Tag Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

Vintage Interlocking gold CC Logo Chain-Link leather belt which can also be styled as a necklace 100% authentic Made in France Gold-Plated, leather Clasp closure Measurements approx....

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19th Century Belts

Chanel Quilted Gold Leather Ballerina Flats - Size 39.5
Chanel Quilted Gold Leather Ballerina Flats - Size 39.5

Chanel Quilted Gold Leather Ballerina Flats - Size 39.5

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Quilted Gold Leather Ballerina Flats – Size 39.5 Elegant Chanel flats in metallic gold leather with a rounded toe, crafted from premium leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Low Heels

Chanel 01A Pearl x Gold CC Brooch 929cc92
Chanel 01A Pearl x Gold CC Brooch 929cc92

Chanel 01A Pearl x Gold CC Brooch 929cc92

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 01 A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2.5" Width: .2" Height: .2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Box Signs of Wear: Exterior: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Miscellaneous

Chanel Chain belt vintage black Plated Gold/leather
Chanel Chain belt vintage black Plated Gold/leather

Chanel Chain belt vintage black Plated Gold/leather

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The combination of black leather and plated gold chain links creates a timeless contrast that feels unmistakably Chanel.

Category

1980s Belts

1980s Vintage CHANEL Leather Chain Belt Black Gold
1980s Vintage CHANEL Leather Chain Belt Black Gold

1980s Vintage CHANEL Leather Chain Belt Black Gold

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This beautiful vintage CHANEL leather chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chains interlaced with black lambskin leather with double chain draping at the front and adorned with...

Category

1980s French Belts

Chanel Lizard Mini Flap Bag w Gold Hardware
Chanel Lizard Mini Flap Bag w Gold Hardware

Chanel Lizard Mini Flap Bag w Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The structured construction maintains the shape while highlighting the texture of the lizard skin. Finished with gold hardware throughout, this piece reflects Chanel’s use of exotic...

Category

1980s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Square Mini Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted  Flap Handbag
Chanel Square Mini Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted  Flap Handbag

Chanel Square Mini Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel square mini gold metallic lambskin leather quilted flap handbag from 1996 to 1997 collection

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel 1990s Vintage Rare Rucksack Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack
Chanel 1990s Vintage Rare Rucksack Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack

Chanel 1990s Vintage Rare Rucksack Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Circa 1991-1994. Vintage Chanel quilted leather backpack features gold tone hardware, dual leather and interwoven chain straps, front patch pocket, front flap with a CC turn lock clo...

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1990s Italian Backpacks

Chanel Vintage Jersey Flap Bag w/Gold Hardware
Chanel Vintage Jersey Flap Bag w/Gold Hardware

Chanel Vintage Jersey Flap Bag w/Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Overall, the piece leans into a more relaxed, textural expression of Chanel, where fabric takes precedence over formality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Ivory Lambskin Crossbody Bag with Gold Hardware
Chanel Vintage Ivory Lambskin Crossbody Bag with Gold Hardware

Chanel Vintage Ivory Lambskin Crossbody Bag with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Chanel crossbody is crafted in soft, supple ivory lambskin, offering a smooth, luxurious texture that holds its shape while inviting touch.

Category

Late 20th Century European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Bag Sac Medaillion Chain Gold
Chanel Vintage Bag Sac Medaillion Chain Gold

Chanel Vintage Bag Sac Medaillion Chain Gold

By Chanel

Located in 10707, DE

vintage Chanel shoulder bag in bordeaux Very good historical condition Gold hardware in very good condition soft lamb leather designed by Madame Coco ...

Category

1960s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Green and Gold Tweed Wool Coat
Chanel Green and Gold Tweed Wool Coat

Chanel Green and Gold Tweed Wool Coat

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel green and gold tweed collarless wool coat from autumn/winter 2000 collection

Category

Early 2000s French Coats

Chanel Mini Flap “Fire Hive” Swarovski Crystal Bag with Gold Hardware
Chanel Mini Flap “Fire Hive” Swarovski Crystal Bag with Gold Hardware

Chanel Mini Flap “Fire Hive” Swarovski Crystal Bag with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

As light hits the surface, the tightly set crystals refract and overlap, producing an orange-forward visual effect with shifting depth that moves between coral, peach, and luminous a...

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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Chevron Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
Chanel Chevron Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware

Chanel Chevron Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The result is a refined yet contemporary aesthetic that remains unmistakably Chanel. The interlocking CC turn-lock closure is presented in warm gold-tone hardware, providing a class...

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL scarf authentic vintage black gold camellias
CHANEL scarf authentic vintage black gold camellias

CHANEL scarf authentic vintage black gold camellias

By Chanel

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CHANEL • CC Chanel camellias flower print • black with gold camellias • vintage designer runway scarf 100% silk MEASUREMENTS • 34” x 34” VINTAGE CHANEL SC...

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Late 20th Century Italian Scarves

Chanel 2.55 Medium Flap Bag Gold Canvas
Chanel 2.55 Medium Flap Bag Gold Canvas

Chanel 2.55 Medium Flap Bag Gold Canvas

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel 2.55 Medium Flap Bag Gold Canvas. In pristine condition.

Category

2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Gold and Brown Velvet Vintage Chanel Jacket
Gold and Brown Velvet Vintage Chanel Jacket

Gold and Brown Velvet Vintage Chanel Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Extraordianary jacket in brown velvet, golden pasementerie at the collar and at the ends of the sleeves. Five gold and brown buttons with the chanel logo on the front of the jacket, ...

Category

1990s French Jackets

Chanel Black Leather Gold Kiss Lock Bag
Chanel Black Leather Gold Kiss Lock Bag

Chanel Black Leather Gold Kiss Lock Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful vintage black leather clutch with ornate gold chain strap. Timeless elegant vintage black leather clutch, a statement piece that embodies sophistication and old-worn charm....

Category

1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag
CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag

CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel box minaudière evening bag in gold croc-embossed leather with radiant gold-tone hardware.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold CC Charm Mini Clutch with Wristlet
Chanel Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold CC Charm Mini Clutch with Wristlet

Chanel Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold CC Charm Mini Clutch with Wristlet

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold CC Charm Mini Clutch with Wristlet Gold hardware Metallic gold-tone lambskin leather vintage Single wristlet strap at side Three pockets at exteri...

Category

1990s Italian Clutches

New Chanel Oversized Limited Edition Gold Clutch
New Chanel Oversized Limited Edition Gold Clutch

New Chanel Oversized Limited Edition Gold Clutch

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel limited edition "Je ne suis pas en solde" cracked gold leather oversized clutch. back open pocket, interior zipped pocket and cell phone pocket.

Category

2010s Italian Clutches

Chanel Pink Gold CC Buttons Silk Shirt
Chanel Pink Gold CC Buttons Silk Shirt

Chanel Pink Gold CC Buttons Silk Shirt

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel pink silk shirt from 1997 cruise collection

Category

1990s French Shirts

Chanel Black Leather Gold Chain Heeled Sandals
Chanel Black Leather Gold Chain Heeled Sandals

Chanel Black Leather Gold Chain Heeled Sandals

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel black leather gold chain sandals with heels

Category

1990s French Sandals

Chanel 22K Green Caviar Quilted Backpack Gold Tone Hardware
Chanel 22K Green Caviar Quilted Backpack Gold Tone Hardware

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks

Chanel Black Reissue Gold Jumbo Flap Bag
Chanel Black Reissue Gold Jumbo Flap Bag

Chanel Black Reissue Gold Jumbo Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel jumbo reissue double-flap bag. Black distressed leather and gold tone hardware metal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Sleeveless Blouse with Gold Flower Buttons
Chanel Sleeveless Blouse with Gold Flower Buttons

Chanel Sleeveless Blouse with Gold Flower Buttons

By Chanel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This Chanel blouse has 6 flower gold colored buttons( they have some wear).

Category

20th Century French Blouses

Chanel Mini Top Handle Bag Red Fabric Gold Hardware
Chanel Mini Top Handle Bag Red Fabric Gold Hardware

Chanel Mini Top Handle Bag Red Fabric Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Mini Top Handle Bag Red Fabric Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag with Gold Hardware
Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag with Gold Hardware

Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag with Gold Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This elegant Chanel evening bag is crafted from polished black resin, giving the compact silhouette a sleek, glossy finish.

Category

1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Rose Gold Patent Leather Le Boy Wallet
Chanel Rose Gold Patent Leather Le Boy Wallet

Chanel Rose Gold Patent Leather Le Boy Wallet

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chanel Rose Gold Patent Leather Le Boy Wallet in excellent condition.

Category

2010s Wallets

Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Oval Embossed CC Logo Clip On Earrings
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Oval Embossed CC Logo Clip On Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Oval Embossed CC Logo Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Beautiful vintage clip on earrings by CHANEL. They are finely crafted in gold metal with embossed CC logo.

Category

1980s French Wallets and Small Accessories

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Chanel Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of chanel gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of chanel gold 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 Gold?

On average, a piece of chanel gold on 1stDibs sells for $1,531, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $52,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.