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Vintage 1989 CHANEL Massive Flower Pearl Earrings
Vintage 1989 CHANEL Massive Flower Pearl Earrings

Vintage 1989 CHANEL Massive Flower Pearl Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

the centre. - Clip back earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHANEL.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Navy Chanel Cotton Rib Knit Cardigan Size FR 48
Navy Chanel Cotton Rib Knit Cardigan Size FR 48

Navy Chanel Cotton Rib Knit Cardigan Size FR 48

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Navy cotton rib knit collared cardigan by Chanel. Gold-tone hardware. Dual hip pockets. Button

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Citizen Chic Flap Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Citizen Chic Flap Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Citizen Chic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

scratches along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model: Mini Citizen Chic Flap Bag Origin Country: Italy Handbag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Dark Pink Quilted Lambskin Mini Rectangle Flap Bag
Chanel Dark Pink Quilted Lambskin Mini Rectangle Flap Bag

Chanel Dark Pink Quilted Lambskin Mini Rectangle Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

scratches along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model: Mini Flap Bag Origin Country: Italy Handbag Silhouette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Doudone Silver Nylon and Fabric Backpack
Chanel Doudone Silver Nylon and Fabric Backpack

Chanel Doudone Silver Nylon and Fabric Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

, ''CHANEL'' logo and silver hardware. Equipped with a double zip closure, internally lined in black nylon

Category

2010s Backpacks

2010 CHANEL Logo Gripoix Resin Cuff Bracelet
2010 CHANEL Logo Gripoix Resin Cuff Bracelet

2010 CHANEL Logo Gripoix Resin Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

2010 CHANEL Logo Gripoix Resin Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets

CHANEL Paris / SALZBURG Navy Tyrolean Floral Jumper 34 FR
CHANEL Paris / SALZBURG Navy Tyrolean Floral Jumper 34 FR

CHANEL Paris / SALZBURG Navy Tyrolean Floral Jumper 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Navy Tyrolean Floral Jumper with Gripoix CC Jewels — Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art

Category

2010s Jackets

2012 CHANEL Dyed Agate Futuristic Choker Necklace
2012 CHANEL Dyed Agate Futuristic Choker Necklace

2012 CHANEL Dyed Agate Futuristic Choker Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

hardware. - Signed Chanel B12 CC A, Made in Italy. - Press button closure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Vintage Massive CHANEL Camellia Stripe Lucite Earrings
Vintage Massive CHANEL Camellia Stripe Lucite Earrings

Vintage Massive CHANEL Camellia Stripe Lucite Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive CHANEL Camellia Stripe Lucite Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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

Category

Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Calfskin Smooth Small Trendy CC Flap Bag
Chanel Black Calfskin Smooth Small Trendy CC Flap Bag

Chanel Black Calfskin Smooth Small Trendy CC Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

light signs of wear. Faint discoloration along corners. Light scratching along hardware. Brand: Chanel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Hobo Bag
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Hobo Bag

Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Hobo Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: Chanel Dust Bag Colour: Pink Hardware: Gold Material(s): Caviar Leather Specification Height: 19cm Width

Category

Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Large Blck Calfskin Leather Quilted Distressed Tote
Chanel Large Blck Calfskin Leather Quilted Distressed Tote

Chanel Large Blck Calfskin Leather Quilted Distressed Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

{VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Chanel name stamp Double strap Interior graffiti lining Large hidden

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Chanel Pink Caviar Petite Timeless Tote Chain Bag
Chanel Pink Caviar Petite Timeless Tote Chain Bag

Chanel Pink Caviar Petite Timeless Tote Chain Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

. Featuring two gold hardware chain straps. - Chanel gold hardware zip closure. - One interior zip pocket

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: 2024 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Colour: Black Hardware: Antiqued Gold Material(s): Lambskin

Category

2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel 16cm Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag
Chanel 16cm Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag

Chanel 16cm Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag

$2,835Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.94 in W 2.37 in L 6.3 in

Chanel 16cm Silver Metallic Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

hardware “CHANEL” zip closure. - Silver toned hardware chain with silver metallic lambskin shoulder strap

Category

1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: 1985 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Colour: Black Hardware: Gold (24k Plated) Material(s): Satin

Category

1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage 1990 CHANEL Logo Sunburst Medallion Disc Earrings
Vintage 1990 CHANEL Logo Sunburst Medallion Disc Earrings

Vintage 1990 CHANEL Logo Sunburst Medallion Disc Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Clipback earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHANEL Made in France. - Minor patina.

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1995 CHANEL Double Leather Chain Cuff Bracelet
Vintage 1995 CHANEL Double Leather Chain Cuff Bracelet

Vintage 1995 CHANEL Double Leather Chain Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

and black leather. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHANEL 95 CC P Made in France. - Toggle closure with

Category

1990s French Cuff Bracelets

Vintage 1970s CHANEL Gripoix Iconic Cross Pendant Brooch
Vintage 1970s CHANEL Gripoix Iconic Cross Pendant Brooch

Vintage 1970s CHANEL Gripoix Iconic Cross Pendant Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Gripoix cross pendant brooch in red, green and blue. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHANEL CC.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Chanel Pink Patent CC Round As Earth Bag
Chanel Pink Patent CC Round As Earth Bag

Chanel Pink Patent CC Round As Earth Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

scratching along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model: Round As Earth Bag Origin Country: Italy Handbag Silhouette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Rare Chanel 1995 White Tweed Short Sleeves Jacket
Rare Chanel 1995 White Tweed Short Sleeves Jacket

Rare Chanel 1995 White Tweed Short Sleeves Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

pockets. - Chanel gold-toned hardware front chest and side hem zipper closure. - “CC” lining. - Size

Category

1990s French Jackets

Vintage 1993 CHANEL CC Logo Disc Chain Earrings
Vintage 1993 CHANEL CC Logo Disc Chain Earrings

Vintage 1993 CHANEL CC Logo Disc Chain Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1993 CHANEL CC Logo Disc Chain Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Width

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Vintage Metallic Green Quilted Lambskin Tassel Camera Bag
Chanel Vintage Metallic Green Quilted Lambskin Tassel Camera Bag

Chanel Vintage Metallic Green Quilted Lambskin Tassel Camera Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

. Scratching and light tarnishing along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model: Tassel Camera Bag Origin Country: Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Triple Strand Pearl Necklace
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Triple Strand Pearl Necklace

Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Triple Strand Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

CHANEL. - Triple strand pearl necklace with CC logos on the closure. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed

Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Medium Classic Embellished Grey Pearl Flap Bag with Silver HW
Chanel Medium Classic Embellished Grey Pearl Flap Bag with Silver HW

Chanel Medium Classic Embellished Grey Pearl Flap Bag with Silver HW

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

, this iconic piece features Chanel’s classic polished silver-tone hardware, including the signature CC

Category

Early 2000s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage 24K Red Chevron Lambskin CC Square Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage 24K Red Chevron Lambskin CC Square Flap Bag

Chanel Vintage 24K Red Chevron Lambskin CC Square Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Vintage 24K Red Chevron Lambskin CC Square Flap Bag SKU: Z151611 Condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1994 CHANEL Logo Sun Medallion Charm Belt
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Logo Sun Medallion Charm Belt

Vintage 1994 CHANEL Logo Sun Medallion Charm Belt

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - CC logos on the metal chain connectors. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHANEL 94 CC A Made in France

Category

1990s French Belts

CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR
CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR

CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

that frames edges with unmistakable Chanel grammar. — Jewels · Seals · Talisman Hardware

Category

1990s Jackets

Chanel White Multicolor Calfskin Tweed Print Mini Rectangular Flap Bag
Chanel White Multicolor Calfskin Tweed Print Mini Rectangular Flap Bag

Chanel White Multicolor Calfskin Tweed Print Mini Rectangular Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel White Multicolor Calfskin Tweed Print Mini Rectangular Flap Bag SKU: 149874

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Multicolour Tweed & Black Lambskin Leather Paris-Salzburg 225 2.55 Reissu
Chanel Multicolour Tweed & Black Lambskin Leather Paris-Salzburg 225 2.55 Reissu

Chanel Multicolour Tweed & Black Lambskin Leather Paris-Salzburg 225 2.55 Reissu

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Multicolour Tweed & Black Lambskin Leather Paris-Salzburg 225 2.55 Reissue Double Flap Bag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Long Zip Quilted Black Patent Leather Gala Clutch
Chanel Long Zip Quilted Black Patent Leather Gala Clutch

Chanel Long Zip Quilted Black Patent Leather Gala Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver Hardware Classic Chanel interwoven chain wristlet Chanel CC Charm

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag
Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag

Chanel 'CC' Logo Caviar Leather Petite Shopping Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

caviar leather diamond quilting. Designed with silver 'Chanel' engraved hardware and signature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

CHANEL Paris / NEW YORK Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 46 FR
CHANEL Paris / NEW YORK Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 46 FR

CHANEL Paris / NEW YORK Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 46 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Museum Grade Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / NEW-YORK Métiers

Category

Early 2000s Jackets

Chanel Burgundy Quilted Caviar Leather Framed Business Affinity Shoulder Tote
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Caviar Leather Framed Business Affinity Shoulder Tote

Chanel Burgundy Quilted Caviar Leather Framed Business Affinity Shoulder Tote

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Serial Number: 26553686 Age: 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Colour: Burgundy Hardware: Antiqued

Category

2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small CC Day Backpack Handbag
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small CC Day Backpack Handbag

Chanel White Quilted Caviar Small CC Day Backpack Handbag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

of wear. Hairline scratching along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model: Small CC Day Backpack Origin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Jumbo Drawstring Classic Single Flap Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Jumbo Drawstring Classic Single Flap Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Jumbo Drawstring Classic Single Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Accompanied By- Chanel Dust Bag Colour- Black Hardware- Antiqued Silver Material(s)- Lambskin Leather

Category

2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2006 Chocolate Bar Lambskin Bicolor Kiss-Lock Flap
Chanel 2006 Chocolate Bar Lambskin Bicolor Kiss-Lock Flap

Chanel 2006 Chocolate Bar Lambskin Bicolor Kiss-Lock Flap

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

hardware. Designer: Chanel Material: Lambskin leather; Patent Lambskin Color(s): Blanc; Noir Style Code

Category

Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW 68861
Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW 68861

Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW 68861

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

hardware, is this Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW. For more than 20 years

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Timeless CC Classic Wallet On Chain
Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Timeless CC Classic Wallet On Chain

Chanel Pink Quilted Caviar Timeless CC Classic Wallet On Chain

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

. Scratching along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model: Wallet On Chain Origin Country: Spain Handbag Silhouette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Dark Pink Iridescent Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
Chanel Dark Pink Iridescent Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag

Chanel Dark Pink Iridescent Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

excellent condition and displays light signs of wear. Faint scratches along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: 1994 RRP: £8,850 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Colour: Black Hardware: Gold (24k Plated) Material(s

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Drawstring Backpack Shoulder Bag
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Drawstring Backpack Shoulder Bag

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. A very classic piece

Category

1990s Italian Backpacks

Chanel Lipstick Open Tote Patent Black Vinyl Large
Chanel Lipstick Open Tote Patent Black Vinyl Large

Chanel Lipstick Open Tote Patent Black Vinyl Large

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Exterior Material Patent Vinyl Interior Material Satin Hardware Color Silver Chanel Lipstick Open Tote

Category

2010s Italian Luggage and Travel Bags

Chanel Light Blue Quilted Lambskin CC You Mini Flap Bag
Chanel Light Blue Quilted Lambskin CC You Mini Flap Bag

Chanel Light Blue Quilted Lambskin CC You Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

. Scratching and tarnishing along hardware. Brand: Chanel Model: CC You Mini Flap Bag Origin Country: Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses
Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses

Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1992 CHANEL Iconic Logo Leather Chain Drop Sunglasses As seen on Rihanna, Amber Rose and

Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Chanel Small Gold Reissue Classic Small Medium Flap Bag
Chanel Small Gold Reissue Classic Small Medium Flap Bag

Chanel Small Gold Reissue Classic Small Medium Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Whipstitch Flap Bag Metallic gold reissue quilted leather medium-small Chanel bag with

Category

Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 1995 Vintage Fanny Pack Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag
Chanel 1995 Vintage Fanny Pack Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag

Chanel 1995 Vintage Fanny Pack Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

hardware Black quilted caviar leather Detachable and adjustable waist belt 'Chanel' gold hardware tab zip

Category

1990s French Belt Bags

Vintage CHANEL GRIPOIX Blue Camellia Flower Multi Chain Necklace
Vintage CHANEL GRIPOIX Blue Camellia Flower Multi Chain Necklace

Vintage CHANEL GRIPOIX Blue Camellia Flower Multi Chain Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

hardware. - Signed CHANEL 2 CC 3 Made in France. - Adjustable hook closure. **This necklace will be

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Coin Medallion Charm Long Necklace
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Coin Medallion Charm Long Necklace

Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Coin Medallion Charm Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

with CC logo coins/ medallion charms. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHANEL CC Made in France

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

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Chanel Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of chanel hardware you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of chanel hardware among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those 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 Hardware?

On average, a piece of chanel hardware on 1stDibs sells for $4,235, while they’re typically $320 on the low end and $54,340 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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags 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 bagBirkin, 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.